COVID-19: Pfizer Seeks Federal Approval To Market Vaccine Directly To Consumers COVID-19: Pfizer Seeks Federal Approval To Market Vaccine Directly To Consumers
Covid-19: Pfizer Seeks Federal Approval To Market Vaccine Directly To Consumers Pfizer and European partner company BioNTech are seeking full approval from the federal government to market their two-dose COVID-19 vaccine directly to people age 16 and over, as well as businesses and schools. The vaccine has been available in the United States since mid-December under an Emergency Use Authorization waiver by the Food and Drug Administration. Since then, the companies have delivered more than 170 million doses of the vaccine across the United States. “We are proud of the tremendous progress we’ve made since December in delivering vaccines to millions of Americans, in col…
COVID-19: Pfizer Dramatically Ramps Up Distribution After Pause On Johnson & Johnson Vaccines COVID-19: Pfizer Dramatically Ramps Up Distribution After Pause On Johnson & Johnson Vaccines
Covid-19: Pfizer Dramatically Ramps Up Distribution After Pause On Johnson & Johnson Vaccines Hundreds of millions of new COVID-19 vaccines are set to be distributed across the country as Pfizer prepares to ramp up the production of its doses amid the pause of the Johnson & Johnson one-dose shot rollout. Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla announced that his company, with headquarters in the New York (in Manhattan and Rockland County), is now on track to deliver 10 percent more vaccine doses to the US (approximately 220 million) while supplying the already agreed upon 300 million doses for the end of July two weeks early. Both Pfizer and Moderna, two of the three approved vaccines by the F…
Here's How Much Snowfall Has Fallen So Far From Slow-Moving, Two-Day Storm Here's How Much Snowfall Has Fallen So Far From Slow-Moving, Two-Day Storm
Here's How Much Snowfall Has Fallen So Far From Slow-Moving, Two-Day Storm More snowfall is expected overnight into Friday, Feb. 19 from the slow-moving system barreling through the region. But the brunt of accumulation has fallen by nightfall on Thursday, Feb. 18. Here is a sampling of just some totals reported from areas in the region as of 8 p.m. Thursday.  Add your hometown now by simply leaving a comment. These reports are from the National Weather Service and submissions. New York New York City Central Park, 3.5 inches Nassau County Carle Place, 4 inches Massapequa, 5 inches Suffolk County Deer Park, 6 inches Smithtown, 4.5 inches Westcheste…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region From Nor'easter How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region From Nor'easter
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region From Nor'easter The second significant Nor'easter in the span of a week was a quick-moving system that swept through the region on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 7 -- unlike the earlier storm.  Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 4.5 inches JFK Airport, 6.5 inches Nassau County East Meadow, 4 inches Syosset, 8.5 inches West Hempstead, 7.5 inches Suffolk County Commack, 8 inches Centereach, 7 inches Islip, 5.5 inches Manorville, 4.5 inches Quo…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region From Nor'easter How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region From Nor'easter
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region From Nor'easter The major, long-lasting Nor'easter slamming the region is far from over. But most areas have seen the brunt of snowfall from the system.  Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 17 inches Nassau County Garden City, 13 inches Syosset, 15.3 inches West Hempstead, 14.5 inches Suffolk County Islip, 16 inches Manorville, 14 inches Smithtown, 15 inches Westchester County Armonk, 18.5 inches Harrison, 24 inches Irvington, 20…
CT Man Drove Drunk At More Than Twice Legal Limit In NY, Police Say CT Man Drove Drunk At More Than Twice Legal Limit In NY, Police Say
CT Man Drove Drunk At More Than Twice Legal Limit In NY, Police Say New York State Police arrested a Connecticut man for alleged drunk driving after being stopped for a traffic violation in Rockland County. Samuel Johnson, 32, of Hamden in New Haven County, was arrested around 10:20 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 5, on I-87 in Clarkstown, said state police. One stopped, troopers found that Johnson was intoxicated and performed a blood alcohol test which showed that he was allegedly driving at twice the legal limit at 0.21 percent, state police said. Johnson was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated and was turned over to a sober third party.   …
19-Car Pileup During Height Of Storm Among Hundreds Of Crashes Reported In Region 19-Car Pileup During Height Of Storm Among Hundreds Of Crashes Reported In Region
19-Car Pileup During Height Of Storm Among Hundreds Of Crashes Reported In Region This story has been updated. A 19-car-pileup during the height of the Nor'easter was one of numerous storm-related crashes in the region, although most motorists stayed off roadways. At least six people were injured in the multi-vehicle crash that shut down part of the Henry Hudson Parkway in upper Manhattan Wednesday, Dec. 16 during the evening hours as the snow was beginning to pile-up. On Long Island, it's was a different story during the height of the storm with more than 200 crashes from 4:30 p.m. Wednesday to early Thursday. Officials with the Suffolk County Police said currently …
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Throughout Region The massive Nor'easter tracked farther north than expected, but it sure made its presence felt throughout the region. Especially in upstate New York, where the highest snowfall totals were recorded. Litchfield, New York, a town of about 1,500 people located in Herkimer County, about 60 miles east of Syracuse, was walloped with 40 inches of accumulation, with 20 inches falling in a five-hour span overnight. Binghamton, New York, meanwhile, saw 34 inches of snowfall. Much of the New York City metropolitan area was spared from double-digit totals, with about 7 inches of reported at Central P…
COVID-19: Unrest Breaks Out In Parts Of NY Cluster Areas Amid Protests Of Restrictions COVID-19: Unrest Breaks Out In Parts Of NY Cluster Areas Amid Protests Of Restrictions
Covid-19: Unrest Breaks Out In Parts Of NY Cluster Areas Amid Protests Of Restrictions After being forced to shut down for several months due to COVID-19, frustrations are mounting in some New York cluster communities where stricter restrictions have been put in place to prevent the spread of the virus. In recent weeks, there have been clusters of new COVID-19 cases - largely in Orthodox Jewish communities - which have forced New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to scale back some areas in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Hudson Valley. Earlier story - COVID-19: New Rules Announced In These Cluster Zones Frustrations boiled over this week, when a large crowd protesting the new COVID-19 …
COVID-19: NY Starts Direct Enforcement In 20 Hotspots; Cuomo Threatens To Close Some Schools COVID-19: NY Starts Direct Enforcement In 20 Hotspots; Cuomo Threatens To Close Some Schools
Covid-19: NY Starts Direct Enforcement In 20 Hotspots; Cuomo Threatens To Close Some Schools New York State will launch direct enforcement of businesses in "hotspot" cluster areas and Gov. Andrew Cuomo said some schools may be ordered to close in-person learning due to insufficient COVID-19 testing. Within the top 20 ZIP codes in counties with recent outbreaks - Brooklyn (Kings), Queens and Rockland and Orange counties - the average rate of positive tests is 4.8 percent.  The rate of positive tests for the remainder of New York State, not counting these 20 ZIP codes, is 0.91 percent. These 20 ZIP codes contained 21 percent of all positive cases in New York State on Saturday, O…
Rare Virus Killing Deer In Parts Of Region Rare Virus Killing Deer In Parts Of Region
Rare Virus Killing Deer In Parts Of Region Dozens of dead white-tailed deer found at separate locations in parts of the region are now being linked to a rare virus. After conducting tests, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)  confirmed that several white-tailed deer in the towns of Nelsonville and Cold Spring in Putnam County and near Goshen in Orange County died after contracting Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD).  EHD virus is carried by biting midges, small bugs often called no-see-ums or 'punkies,' according to the DEC. Once infected with EHD, deer usually die within 36 hours. The disea…
Danbury Man Drove Drunk With BAC Twice Limit, Police Say Danbury Man Drove Drunk With BAC Twice Limit, Police Say
Danbury Man Drove Drunk With BAC Twice Limit, Police Say A man who committed multiple vehicle and traffic violations was driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.22 percent, nearly three times the legal limit, according to state police. Fairfield County resident Javier Gonzalez, of Danbury, 56, was pulled over in Rockland County at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23, in Clarkstown, according to state police.  Gonzalez was charged with the misdemeanor of aggravated driving while intoxicated, along with several violations.  He was released to a sober third party, and will appear in the Town of Clarkstown court next month.