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NYers Most Likely To Suffer From Sleep Disorders, Report Finds NYers Most Likely To Suffer From Sleep Disorders, Report Finds
NYers Most Likely To Suffer From Sleep Disorders, Report Finds If you find yourself struggling to get a good night’s sleep, you’re in good company, according to a new report. New Yorkers are the most likely to suffer from sleep disorders, according to a study from Eachnight. The website looked at Google search data for the most common sleep-related issues like “insomnia,” “sleep apnea,” and “restless leg syndrome” per 100,000 people. In 2023, New York residents averaged a monthly search volume of 569.86 for every 100,000 people, the most of any state, the report found. “Insomnia” was the most searched disorder with 28,600 monthly queries. The disor…
NY AG James Joins Lawsuit Against Meta With 32 Other States: 'They Must Be Held Accountable' NY AG James Joins Lawsuit Against Meta With 32 Other States: 'They Must Be Held Accountable'
NY AG James Joins Lawsuit Against Meta With 32 Other States: 'They Must Be Held Accountable' New York Attorney General Letitia James and a group of attorneys general from 32 other states have filed a federal lawsuit against Meta for contributing to a mental health crisis among young people, officials announced. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges that the social media company knowingly designed and implemented features on Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms that purposefully take advantage of children and teens, James' office announced on Tuesday, Oct. 24.  Additionally, the lawsuit also charges Meta with collecting…
$34.2M Recovered For Thousands Of Service Members Defrauded By NY Jeweler $34.2M Recovered For Thousands Of Service Members Defrauded By NY Jeweler
$34.2M Recovered For Thousands Of Service Members Defrauded By NY Jeweler A New York-based jewelry chain will pay $34.2 million as part of a settlement with 18 states for “deceiving and defrauding” more than 46,000 service members and veterans, according to the New York Attorney General’s Office. Long Island-based Harris Jewelry, headquartered in Hauppauge, had been accused of using deceptive marketing tactics to lure active-duty service members to their financing program and of falsely claiming that investing in the program would improve customers’ credit scores. The company also made customers believe that protection plans were required to purchase jewelry and…
Edgemont HS Student Who Died At Age 16 Remembered As Reliable, Hard Worker Edgemont HS Student Who Died At Age 16 Remembered As Reliable, Hard Worker
Edgemont HS Student Who Died At Age 16 Remembered As Reliable, Hard Worker A Westchester County high school student who died at the age of 16 is being remembered as a hard worker who was always willing to help those in need. Zachary Markham Angus, of Scarsdale, died on Wednesday, May 11, according to his obituary.  Zachary was a sophomore at Edgemont Senior High School and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his obituary said. He was also an employee at Jersey Mike's. "Zack loved motorcycles and was an avid skier and Minnesota Vikings fan," his obituary reads. "He enjoyed being outdoors and with his friends, and was particularl…
Recall Issued For Popcorn Product Sold At Supermarkets In NY, CT, Other States Recall Issued For Popcorn Product Sold At Supermarkets In NY, CT, Other States
Recall Issued For Popcorn Product Sold At Supermarkets In NY, CT, Other States A company has recalled packages of popcorn that were sold at supermarkets in New York, Connecticut, and other states. Snak King announced on Tuesday, April 12, that it is recalling some of its five-ounce packages of "O Organics Sea Salt Organic Popcorn" because the products may be cross-contaminated with an undeclared milk allergen. The recalled products have "Best if Used By" dates of 9/24/2022 and 9/25/2022. The producets come in a flexible package with a "Best if Used By" date located on the front, upper right=hand side of the package, the company reported. The UPC number is&n…
COVID-19: These States Have Highest, Lowest Case Rates To Start November COVID-19: These States Have Highest, Lowest Case Rates To Start November
Covid-19: These States Have Highest, Lowest Case Rates To Start November The Northeast seems to be trending in the right direction when it comes to COVID cases to start out November. New data from the CDC shows the states with the highest COVID cases reported in the last 7 days. The 12 states with the highest number of new cases in the last week (per 100,000) are  New Hampshire: 622 North Dakota: 611 Montana: 866 Wyoming: 414 Alaska: 667 Minnesota: 2941 Maine: 1348 Idaho: 1244 Utah: 2152 Colorado: 2747 New Mexico: 1161 West Virginia 849 Hey Utah, once again we’re trending in the wrong direction. Utah now among top 10 states in nation with new COVID cases (…
COVID-19: Here's When/Where Fully Vaccinated Should Consider Wearing Masks, Dr. Fauci Says COVID-19: Here's When/Where Fully Vaccinated Should Consider Wearing Masks, Dr. Fauci Says
Covid-19: Here's When/Where Fully Vaccinated Should Consider Wearing Masks, Dr. Fauci Says The nation’s most prominent infectious disease expert is advising some Americans to continue wearing masks in certain situations, even when fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the White House Chief Medical Adviser, said that Americans should “go the extra step” by wearing masks when traveling into areas of the country that have a low vaccination rate. According to health officials, the states with the lowest vaccination rates in the country include: Alabama: 33.03 percent fully vaccinated; Mississippi: 33.19 percent; Arkansas: 34.6 percent; Wyoming: 35.37 percent; Idaho: 3…
COVID-19: Parts Of US With Low Vaccination Rates Seeing Spike In Cases Linked To Delta Variant COVID-19: Parts Of US With Low Vaccination Rates Seeing Spike In Cases Linked To Delta Variant
Covid-19: Parts Of US With Low Vaccination Rates Seeing Spike In Cases Linked To Delta Variant Red flags are flying and alarm bells are ringing in some heads as parts of the US with the lowest vaccination rates have seen a new surge in COVID-19 cases linked to the more transmissible Delta variant that has been spreading across the country. The Delta variant has become the new cause of concern for health experts in the US, with the strain now reported in all but one state and accounting for more than 20 percent of all COVID-19 cases as it threatens to become the dominant strain, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Among those being hit hardest by the moi…
$1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley $1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley
$1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley There was no winner in the $640 million Powerball jackpot for the drawing held on Saturday, Jan. 16, but 16 players won at least $1 million by matching all the white numbers, with one of the winning tickets sold in New York, in the Hudson Valley. It was purchased in Rockland County at Gulf Mart in Pearl River on East Central Avenue, the New York Lottery announced Sunday morning, Jan. 17. The other winning tickets were sold in Texas (three), California (two), Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The Powerbal…
COVID-19: NY Discourages Non-Essential Travel To, From NJ, CT; Adds Two States To Advisory COVID-19: NY Discourages Non-Essential Travel To, From NJ, CT; Adds Two States To Advisory
Covid-19: NY Discourages Non-Essential Travel To, From NJ, CT; Adds Two States To Advisory With both New Jersey and Connecticut now meeting the criteria to be added to what had been a tristate travel advisory, New York is now discouraging non-essential travel to and from those neighboring states, as well as Pennsylvania. Two other states -- Maryland and Arizona -- were added to the quarantine list on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Under rules for the New York advisory, travelers who pass through a state on a list for less than 24 hours are exempt from the quarantine requirement. On Monday, Oct. 19, Connecticut changed its guidelines for the advisory, now saying a state has to …
COVID-19: Three States Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List COVID-19: Three States Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List
Covid-19: Three States Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List Travelers from three states have been added to the COVID-19 joint quarantine list of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The new states added on Tuesday, Oct. 13 are Ohio, Michigan and Virginia. No areas have been removed from the advisory list of 36 states and two territories. The quarantine applies to any person arriving from a state with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents over a seven-day rolling average or a state with a 10 percent or higher positivity rate over a seven-day rolling average. Those who have traveled to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut f…
COVID-19: One State Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List COVID-19: One State Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List
Covid-19: One State Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List Travelers from one state have been added to the COVID-19 joint quarantine list of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The new state added on Tuesday, Oct. 6 is New Mexico. No areas have been removed from the advisory list of 33 states and two territories. The quarantine applies to any person arriving from a state with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents over a seven-day rolling average or a state with a 10 percent or higher positivity rate over a seven-day rolling average. Data indicates that new cases per 100,000 residents in New Mexico now average close to 11. T…
COVID-19: Five States Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List COVID-19: Five States Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List
Covid-19: Five States Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List Travelers from five states have been added to the COVID-19 joint quarantine list of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The new states added on Tuesday, Sept. 22 are Arizona, Minnesota, Nevada, Rhode Island, and Wyoming. No states or territories have been removed. The quarantine applies to any person arriving from a state with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents over a seven-day rolling average or a state with a 10 percent or higher positivity rate over a seven-day rolling average. Those who have traveled to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut from those area…
COVID-19: Six States Removed From NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List, Puerto Rico Added COVID-19: Six States Removed From NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List, Puerto Rico Added
Covid-19: Six States Removed From NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List, Puerto Rico Added Travelers from six states have been removed from the COVID-19 joint quarantine list of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. California, Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, and Ohio were removed from the Travel Advisory List on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Puerto Rico was added to the list. The quarantine applies to any person arriving from a state with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents over a seven-day rolling average or a state with a 10 percent or higher positivity rate over a seven-day rolling average. Those who have traveled to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut from …
COVID-19: Travelers From Four States Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List COVID-19: Travelers From Four States Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List
Covid-19: Travelers From Four States Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List Travelers from four more states have been added to the COVID-19 joint quarantine list of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The new states added on Tuesday, Sept. 8 are Delaware, Maryland, Ohio and West Virginia. Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands have been removed. The quarantine applies to any person arriving from a state with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents over a seven-day rolling average or a state with a 10 percent or higher positivity rate over a seven-day rolling average. Those who have traveled to New York, New Jersey and Conne…
COVID-19: Five States Removed From NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List, One Territory Added COVID-19: Five States Removed From NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List, One Territory Added
Covid-19: Five States Removed From NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List, One Territory Added Travelers from five states have been removed from the COVID-19 joint quarantine list of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. This marks the first week since the list was started on Thursday, June 25, when eight states were initially named, that no new states with high COVID positivity testing rates have been added. However, one new territory has been added: Guam. The five states removed on Tuesday, Aug. 25 are Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Maryland and Montana. The quarantine applies to any person arriving from a state with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents …
COVID-19: Travelers From More States, Virgin Islands Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List COVID-19: Travelers From More States, Virgin Islands Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List
Covid-19: Travelers From More States, Virgin Islands Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List Travelers from two more states, as well as the Virgin Islands, with high positive testing rates for COVID-19 have now been added to the joint quarantine order for out-of-state travelers to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The new states as of Tuesday, Aug. 11 are Hawaii and South Dakota. The Virgin Islands have also been added. Alaska, New Mexico, Ohio and Rhode Island have been removed. The quarantine applies to any person arriving from a state with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents over a seven-day rolling average or a state with a 10 percent or higher p…
COVID-19: Travelers From Rhode Island Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List COVID-19: Travelers From Rhode Island Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List
Covid-19: Travelers From Rhode Island Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List Travelers coming into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut from Rhode Island will now be subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine as the region continues combating the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Officials in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey announced on Tuesday, Aug. 4 that Rhode Island has been added to the quarantine list, while Delaware and Washington, D.C. have recovered enough from the virus to be removed from the list. States subject to a 14-day quarantine have a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents over a 7-day rolling average or an area with a 10…
COVID-19: Travelers From More States, Puerto Rico, DC Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List COVID-19: Travelers From More States, Puerto Rico, DC Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List
Covid-19: Travelers From More States, Puerto Rico, DC Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List Travelers from three more states, as well as Puerto Rico and Washington, DC, with high positive testing rates for COVID-19 have now been added to the joint quarantine order for out-of-state travelers to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The newly added states as of Tuesday, July 28, are Illinois, Kentucky, and Minnesota, bringing the number to 34 states, in addition to Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. The quarantine applies to any person arriving from a state with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents over a seven-day rolling average or a state with a 10 per…
COVID-19: Travelers From 10 More States Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List, Bringing Total To 31 COVID-19: Travelers From 10 More States Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List, Bringing Total To 31
Covid-19: Travelers From 10 More States Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List, Bringing Total To 31 Travelers from 10 more states with high positive testing rates for COVID-19 have now been added to the joint quarantine order for out-of-state travelers to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Alaska, Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Virginia and Washington were added to the list on Tuesday, July 21, bringing the total number of states to 31. Minnesota came off the list. The quarantine applies to any person arriving from a state with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents over a seven-day rolling average or a state with a 10 percent…
COVID-19: Cuomo Draws Criticism For 'Crowing' About Pandemic Progress On TV Shows COVID-19: Cuomo Draws Criticism For 'Crowing' About Pandemic Progress On TV Shows
Covid-19: Cuomo Draws Criticism For 'Crowing' About Pandemic Progress On TV Shows Though New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has received mostly rave reviews for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, some are criticizing him for taking a “victory lap” in touting the state’s progress in combating the virus. Cuomo has stepped up television appearances after doing COVID briefings on a daily basis, talking about how New York has “turned the corner,” “climbed the mountain,” and “tamed the beast” in regards to the virus, including a spot on “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon this week. Earlier story - COVID-19: Brand-New NY Pandemic Posters Available To Public The Monday night, Jul…
COVID-19: Travelers From Four More States Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List COVID-19: Travelers From Four More States Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List
Covid-19: Travelers From Four More States Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List Travelers from four more states with high positive testing rates for COVID-19 have now been added to the joint quarantine order for out-of-state travelers to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The newly-added states as of Tuesday, July 14 are Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio and Wisconsin, bringing the total number of states on the list to 22. Delaware, which had been added to the list a week ago along with Kansas and Oklahoma, has now been removed. The quarantine applies to any person arriving from a state with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents over a seven…
COVID-19: Air Travelers From Quarantined States Now Must Register After Arriving In NY COVID-19: Air Travelers From Quarantined States Now Must Register After Arriving In NY
Covid-19: Air Travelers From Quarantined States Now Must Register After Arriving In NY Air travelers from 19 states with high COVID-19 infection rates who are required to quarantine for two weeks after arriving in New York and Connecticut will now have to register at the airport. They will be required to complete a form telling officials where they are coming from and where they plan to quarantine.  The policy will go into effect in New York on Tuesday, July 14, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday, July 13. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said the start date, likely to be the end of this week, will be announced. As part of the enforcement operation, enforcement team…
COVID-19: Large Fines Possible For Travelers From 19 States Who Fail To Quarantine In NY COVID-19: Large Fines Possible For Travelers From 19 States Who Fail To Quarantine In NY
Covid-19: Large Fines Possible For Travelers From 19 States Who Fail To Quarantine In NY Travelers from 19 states with high novel coronavirus (COVID-19) positive testing rates who fail to quarantine for two weeks after arriving in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut could face large fines and, in some cases, even jail time. Each state has imposed different enforcement regulations, and all are actively working to make sure travelers and those returning to the area from those states are aware of the quarantine. "We estimate about 12,000 people from those 19 states travel to New York each day," said Melissa DeRosa, the Secretary to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. DeRosa said airlin…
COVID-19: Travelers From Three More States Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List COVID-19: Travelers From Three More States Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List
Covid-19: Travelers From Three More States Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List Travelers from three more states with high positive testing rates for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have now been added to the joint quarantine order for out-of-state travelers to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The newly-added states as of Tuesday, July 7 are Delaware, Kansas and Oklahoma, bringing the total number of states on the list to 19. The quarantine applies to any person arriving from a state with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents over a seven-day rolling average or a state with a 10 percent or higher positivity rate over a 7-day rolling average. …
COVID-19: See Map Of States Where Travelers Must Quarantine In NY/NJ/CT COVID-19: See Map Of States Where Travelers Must Quarantine In NY/NJ/CT
Covid-19: See Map Of States Where Travelers Must Quarantine In NY/NJ/CT Travelers from twice as many states will now be subjected to a mandatory quarantine when traveling into the metro New York area due to the recent surge in novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in more than half the country. Eight more states have been added to the list of those subjected to a 14-day quarantine when coming into New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced that travelers coming from California, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, and Tennessee will now be subjected to t…
COVID-19: Travelers From Eight More States Will Be Required To Quarantine In NY/NJ/CT COVID-19: Travelers From Eight More States Will Be Required To Quarantine In NY/NJ/CT
Covid-19: Travelers From Eight More States Will Be Required To Quarantine In NY/NJ/CT Travelers from eight more states will be required to quarantine for 14 days in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. That means, as of Tuesday, June 30, there are 16 states that meet the criteria of significant community spread. The newly added states are: California, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, Tennessee.  The eight states added earlier are: Alabama, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, Texas, Utah Those states have a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents over…
See It? 44,000-Pound Big Idaho Potato Truck Spotted In Area See It? 44,000-Pound Big Idaho Potato Truck Spotted In Area
See It? 44,000-Pound Big Idaho Potato Truck Spotted In Area Did you see it? The Big Idaho Potato Truck was spotted on I-84 on Monday afternoon, July 8. This is the eighth cross-country journey for the enormous, four-ton spud that weighs more than 44,000 pounds (including the truck) and measures 72 feet. It began in 2012 as a one-year campaign to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Idaho Potato Commission, but its immediate popularity has made it an annual tradition. The truck was seen in Putnam County at around 4 p.m. Monday heading east toward Danbury. It was en route to the Spudman Open Tournament being held Tuesday, July 9 and Wedne…
Ex-Westchester DA Jeanine Pirro Has Earned $200K For Speeches Since Trump Took Office Ex-Westchester DA Jeanine Pirro Has Earned $200K For Speeches Since Trump Took Office
Ex-Westchester DA Jeanine Pirro Has Earned $200K For Speeches Since Trump Took Office Former Westchester County District Attorney and Fox News host Jeanine Pirro pocketed more than $200,000 in speaker fees from 13 Republican organizations during President Trump's first two years in office, according to this Media Matters report. The Fox television network claimed it does not condone any talent participating in campaign events.  In fact, Fox News personalities routinely participate in Republicans events including fundraisers and rallies, according to Media Matters. Pirro may be the most prolific campaigner for Republicans. She is host of the weekend TV show "Justice wi…
Utility Bills In New York Rank Among Highest In Nation Utility Bills In New York Rank Among Highest In Nation
Utility Bills In New York Rank Among Highest In Nation Residents of New York and Connecticut are paying some of the highest prices to keep their lights on and the heat up. According to a newly released report from move.org, Connecticut is paying the fourth-highest average utility bill nationally each month, just ahead of New York, which landed fifth on the list. The report factors in the prices of electricity, natural gas, Internet, cable and water bills nationwide. “To calculate electricity and natural gas costs, (they) multiplied average national consumption rates by the average cost for these services in each state—individual bills may vary …
Second Body Recovered In Hunting Crash; Two Area Brothers Still Missing Second Body Recovered In Hunting Crash; Two Area Brothers Still Missing
Second Body Recovered In Hunting Crash; Two Area Brothers Still Missing Two days after the body of one of four hunters who has been missing along with two Mahopac brothers following an SUV crash in Idaho was found, another body has been recovered, according to the Idaho Statesman.  The body of Koby Clark, 21, of Bozeman, Montana, was discovered Thursday six miles east of Lowell in the Selway River, the Idaho County Sheriff's Office said. Mahopac High School graduates Raymond Ferrieri, 24, and his 21-year-old brother, Jesse, are still unaccounted for, the Sheriff's Office said.  The men went missing May 21 while on a bear hunting trip when the SUV they were rid…