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CDC: Fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most situations
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major step toward returning to pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people. The new directive yesterday allows those vaccinated to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings. Speaking without a mask in the Rose Garden, President…
Pipeline is back in operation but worries over gasoline prices and shortages continue
CLEMMONS, N.C. (AP) — The nation’s largest fuel pipeline is back in operation, less than a week after being forced offline by a gang of hackers. Officials with Colonial Pipeline say they fired up operations again late yesterday. But it’s expected it will take several days for deliveries to return to normal. The hack caused…
Lee Zeldin facing increased competition in Governor race
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former Westcester County executive Rob Astorino says he’ll run for governor in 2022 in what would be his second bid to unseat Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Astorino is a Republican former radio industry professional and two-term Westchester County executive. He promised to release an agenda to address New York’s steep job…
Employers in NY will soon have to protect workers from airborne infectious diseases, or face fines
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — State regulators in New York will soon be able to fine employers who don’t protect workers from airborne infectious disease. A new state law tasks state labor and health officials with coming up with minimum workplace standards around things like personal protective equipment, social distancing and quarantine requirements. Gov. Andrew Cuomo…
Children ages 12-15 are now eligible for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in New York
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Children between the ages of 12 and 15 can get vaccinated in New York effective immediately. Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announcement Wednesday after the state’s vaccine advisory task force and state health commissioner reviewed safety data. New York City health officials and national pharmacy chain CVS had already said Wednesday…
NY to open beaches and pools by Memorial Day with 6ft social distancing, no capacity limits
East Farmingdale, NY- As temperatures start to rise, more Long Islanders will have access this year to beaches and pools. State officials announced Wednesday that pools and beaches in New York State can open by Memorial Day without capacity limits, so long as 6 feet of social distancing can be maintained. New York Governor Andrew…
NY State could authorized vaccine for use among 12 to 15 year-olds this week
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the Pfizer vaccine could be authorized for use among 12- to 15-year-olds in New York as early as Thursday if the state health commissioner recommend so. NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio says that NYC City School will not mandate shots for students. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
3 New York City police officers from Long Island charged with taking bribes
Two current and one former New York City police officers from Long Island were arrested Tuesday and charged in a nine-count indictment for taking bribes, officials said. One is also facing drug and weapon charges. Officials say the 3 sold personal information from car accident victims and accepted bribes from tow truck companies to get…
Pipeline that was hit by a cyberattack hopes to have services restored by the end of the week
The operator of a major U.S. fuel pipeline that was Hit by a cyberattack said it hopes to have services mostly restored by the end of the week. The FBI identified the culprits as a gang of criminal hackers named DarkSide. The group’s members are believed to be Russian, Russia has denied any involvement in…
North Hempstead will host a drive-up fireworks show over Memorial Day weekend
The Town of North Hempstead will host a drive-up fireworks show over Memorial Day weekend — on Saturday, May 29. The show will take place at Hempstead Beach Park. Attendees will remain in their cars to ensure social distancing and will pay a $10 parking fee. Officials are also asking everyone to bring nonperishable foods…
Off-duty NYPD officer killed in crash on the LIE Monday night
An off-duty NYPD officer was killed in a crash on the Long Island Expressway Monday night, The crash happened just before 11 p.m., 30-year-old Ryan McKenna, of Hicksville car vehicle flip in the HOV lane on the eastbound side of the expressway near Exit 53 in Brentwood, (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Woman accused of drunkenly crashing into officer Anastasios Tsakos could face 15 years in prison
Jessica Beauvais the woman accused of drunkenly crashing into officer Anastasios Tsakos could face 15 years in prison. Jessica Beauvais was indicted by a Queens grand jury on 14 counts stemming from a hit and run last month that led to the death of the NYPD officer. At her arrest, Beauvais took a breath test,…