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Canadian government approves Pfizer COVID vaccine
TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s health regulator has approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. Health Canada posted on it is website Wednesday that the vaccine made by U.S. drugmaker Pfizer and Germany’s BioNTech is authorized. Canada is set to receive up to 249,000 doses this month and 4 million doses of the vaccine by March. The Canadian government…
Longwood & Stony Brook University grad joins Senator Schumer to call for student debt relief
(East Farmingdale, NY)- Spencer Payton graduated Longwood High School in 2016 and went on to receive his undergraduate degree at Stony Brook University. Payton, a Division 1 Athlete for the Track and Field team, is currently a pursuing a masters degree in Higher Education Administration at Stony Brook University Graduate School. Spencer, like many other…
NY extends deadline to renew drivers licenses
(East Farmindale, NY)- If your drivers license has expired and you’re worried about going to the DMV in the middle of the pandemic, you have a little more time to get it all sorted out. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued an executive order extending the expiration date of expired licenses and permits. Any…
The rapid rise of Long Island’s second wave
(East Farmingdale, NY)- On Long Island the numbers of people infected with the coronavirus has been rapidly rising, especially in Suffolk County. The percentage of people testing positive in Suffolk County, has risen from around 1% in the beginning of November to now 6.5% as of data released yesterday. Nassau County is not too far…
FDA posts positive review of Pfizer vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators have posted a positive review of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine as they near a decision on whether to allow use of the shot. The review posted online Tuesday by the Food and Drug Administration offers the world the first detailed look at the evidence behind the shot, which was co-developed…
Riverhead man dies in Selden crash
(Selden, NY)- A Riverhead man died in a multi-vehicle crash in Selden on Monday. Officials believe that 75-year-old John Swanson may have suffered a medical event while driving westbound on Middle Country Road near North Bicycle Path at approximately 11:30 a. m. Police say Swanson’s vehicle, a 2019 Chevrolet van, jumped the curb and struck…
EPA announces plan to clean LI Sound
(East Farmingdale, NY) If all goes as planned, sometime soon, the water quality of Long Island Sound, could be a lot cleaner. The Environmental Protection Agency, on Monday announced over 20 grants to improve the water quality of the Long Island Sound. The EPA says the grants, totaling $2.8 million dollars “were matched by $2.3…
John Lennon Anniversary
(East Farmingdale, NY)- Today marks the 40th anniversary of the death of music legend, John Lennon. The former Beatle, was shot outside his Manhattan apartment by a fan, on December 8, 1980. Fans set up a makeshift memorial at Central Park’s, Strawberry Fields with flowers, photographs, candles and other memorabilia. Photo: (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Police release new photos of evidence tied to Gilgo Beach murders
(East Farmingdale, NY)- Authorities have released more images of a belt they believe is connected to the still unsolved Gilgo Beach Murders. It has been almost 10 years since the bodies of eight women, one man and a child, were discovered along Ocean Parkway. Additional photographs of a belt with the letters WH or HM were…
State warns of increased restrictions if viral cases continue to increase
(East Farmingdale, NY)- Governor Andrew Cuomo, has ordered hospitals across New York State to increase bed capacity by 25%. Cuomo also called for retired doctors and nurses to return to service at a press conference on Monday and warned that if hospitalization rates continue to increase. indoor dining could be cut. The state also unveiled…
Stop hugging? That’s the advice from health experts!
GENEVA (AP) – The World Health Organization has an unwelcome but potentially life-saving message for the holiday season: Don’t hug. To stop the spread of the coronavirus, WHO’s emergencies chief said Monday that the “shocking” rate of COVID-19 cases and deaths, particularly in the U.S., mean that people shouldn’t get too close to their loved…
Hospital capacity monitored as COVID numbers rise
(East Farmingdale, NY)- Hospital capacity is being carefully monitored by New York State officials as more people test positive for the coronavirus. According to data from December 5, 2020, 1858 Long Islander’s tested positive for COVID-19 and another 689 were hospitalized on Long Island with the disease. 108 patients across Long Island hospitals are in…