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Over 40 Aftershocks Keep NY Rockin' Days After Rare 4.8 Quake Over 40 Aftershocks Keep NY Rockin' Days After Rare 4.8 Quake
Over 40 Aftershocks Keep NY Rockin' Days After Rare 4.8 Quake Call it jealousy over the total solar eclipse? As millions geared up to watch the sun and moon’s rare celestial spectacle, Mother Earth continued to put on a show of her own in the days after a rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook much of the Northeast on Friday, April 5. Since then, at least 44 aftershocks have been recorded in Hunterdon and Somerset counties in New Jersey, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS). Earlier Report: New York Feels 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Aftershock The tremors, ranging in magnitude from 1.3 to 2.6, were felt across New Jersey, New York…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Here's How Northeast 4.8 Magnitude Quake Stacks Up Against Prior Tremors To Rattle NY Here's How Northeast 4.8 Magnitude Quake Stacks Up Against Prior Tremors To Rattle NY
Here's How Northeast 4.8 Magnitude Quake Stacks Up Against Prior Tremors To Rattle NY As nerves were still settling following an earthquake that rattled much of the Northeast late Friday morning, April 5, social media was flooded with lifelong residents proclaiming the tremor was the strongest they’d ever felt. “That might’ve been the biggest earthquake I’ve ever felt because the whole house was actually shaking. Pretty crazy,” one user posted on X. Though Friday’s magnitude 4.8 quake was among the largest to hit the Northeast in the last century, it is classified as a "light" quake on the Richter scale, which runs from a 1.0 magnitude (micro) to 9.9 (extreme). Original R…

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by Michael Mashburn
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COVID-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In 7 NY Counties; Here's Rundown COVID-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In 7 NY Counties; Here's Rundown
Covid-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In 7 NY Counties; Here's Rundown The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending indoor mask-wearing in seven New York counties in its latest COVID-19 data tracker report. The CDC displays counties in orange, yellow, or green on a color-coded map shown in the image above to guide local residents and authorities: Counties shown in orange are where the CDC advises wearing masks indoors.  Counties shown in yellow are places in which those at high risk for severe disease should be cautious. In green counties, indoor masking is not necessary. As of Thursday, Oct. 27, these New York counties were in th…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In 10 NY Counties; Here's Rundown COVID-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In 10 NY Counties; Here's Rundown
Covid-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In 10 NY Counties; Here's Rundown The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now recommending mask-wearing in 10 New York counties amid an uptick in COVID-19 cases. The CDC displays counties in orange, yellow, or green on a color-coded map shown in the image above to guide local residents and authorities: Counties shown in orange are where the CDC advises wearing masks indoors.  Counties shown in yellow are places in which those at high risk for severe disease should be cautious. In green counties, indoor masking is not necessary. As of Thursday, Oct. 20, these New York counties were in the “orange” zone:…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closures Include Westchester Location New Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closures Include Westchester Location
New Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closures Include Westchester Location Struggling home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond has announced 56 new store closures that it says will be implemented by the end of the calendar year. The closure list includes five locations in New York State: Nassau County: 251 Airport Plaza Blvd., Farmingdale  Orange County: Orange Plaza 470 Route 211 East, Wallkill Westchester County: 500 East Sandford Blvd., Mount Vernon Oneida County: 4805 Commercial Drive, New Hartford  Clinton County: 73 Centre Drive, Suite 100 Plattsburgh  The company is due to report its results for the second quarter later this …

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: CDC Now Recommends NYers Wear Masks In These 37 Counties COVID-19: CDC Now Recommends NYers Wear Masks In These 37 Counties
Covid-19: CDC Now Recommends NYers Wear Masks In These 37 Counties Health officials have provided an update on the New York counties where they recommend people wear face masks due to the level of COVID-19 in the community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends people wear masks in indoor public spaces, regardless of vaccination status, in counties with a high level of COVID-19 in the community. To determine the level of COVID-19 in a county, the CDC looks at a combination of three metrics: new COVID-19 hospital admissions per 100,000 population over a seven-day period, the percent of staffed inpatient beds that are occupied by CO…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu Detected In New York's Wild Birds, DEC Says Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu Detected In New York's Wild Birds, DEC Says
Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu Detected In New York's Wild Birds, DEC Says State officials are cautioning about a new wave of bird flu that is being reported across New York. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus has been detected in multiple wild bird species in several areas of the state. While cases have been reported in birds statewide, there have been no known HPAI human infections documented in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the new cases in New York “do not present an immediate public concern.” DEC cautioned that HPAI out…

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by Zak Failla
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Twindemic? Hudson Valley Flu Cases On Rise: Here Are Most Affected Counties Twindemic? Hudson Valley Flu Cases On Rise: Here Are Most Affected Counties
Twindemic? Hudson Valley Flu Cases On Rise: Here Are Most Affected Counties A “twindemic” could be on the horizon for Hudson Valley residents as the region begins to grapple with a rise in flu cases as New York contends with the winter surge of new COVID-19 infections as cases linked to the new Omicron variant continue to climb. In the latest update from the Department of Health, New York recorded 2,871 cases of influenza out of more than 64,000 tests that were conducted, marking the “third week that widespread activity has been reported following one week of regional activity.” The Hudson Valley has seen among the most cases in the state, with all but one county i…

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by Zak Failla
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New York State Police Searching For Missing 78-Year-Old Woman New York State Police Searching For Missing 78-Year-Old Woman
New York State Police Searching For Missing 78-Year-Old Woman New York State Police are asking the public for help locating a missing 78-year-old woman. Rita Wilson was last seen at about 7:30 a.m. at her home in the Clinton County town of Redford, which is about 22 miles from Plattsburgh, police said.  State Police said Wilson has dementia, and her family is concerned for her welfare. She was last seen wearing a red jacket with the word "Cortland" on it, blue jeans and loafers. She is described as being 5-foot-3 and 128 pounds, authorities said. State Police asked anyone with information to contact authorities at 518-873-2777. Share this story by…

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by Nicole Valinote
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NY State Police Searching For Missing 36-Year-Old Man NY State Police Searching For Missing 36-Year-Old Man
NY State Police Searching For Missing 36-Year-Old Man Police are searching for a missing 36-year-old man who was last seen in upstate New York. The New York State Police reported that Andrew Siskavich was reported missing from the city of Plattsburgh in Clinton County. Police said he was last seen on Hamilton Street on Thursday, Aug. 2.  Help us find this missing man. 36-year-old Andrew Siskavich is missing from the city of Plattsburgh. He was last seen on... Posted by New York State Police on Thursday, September 2, 2021 State Police said Siskavich's family is concerned about his welfare. Anyone with information is asked to call authorit…

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by Nicole Valinote
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NY State Police Ask Public For Help Locating Missing Man NY State Police Ask Public For Help Locating Missing Man
NY State Police Ask Public For Help Locating Missing Man New York State Police are asking the public for help locating a missing 39-year-old man. Kevin Lavalley was last seen around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28, at his home in the town of Mooers in upstate Clinton County, according to troopers. Police said Lavalley is 5-foot-6, and he has black hair and green eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call the state police at 518-873-2750. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Nicole Valinote
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Man Accused Of Operating Lawn Mower While Drunk, NY State Police Say Man Accused Of Operating Lawn Mower While Drunk, NY State Police Say
Man Accused Of Operating Lawn Mower While Drunk, NY State Police Say Police arrested an upstate New York man for allegedly riding his lawn mower on the road with a blood alcohol content more than twice the legal limit. Clinton County resident John Ormsby, age 58, of Schuyler Falls, was arrested at about 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 29, New York State Police reported.  Police said Ormsby was stopped on his lawn mower when he was traveling through the intersection of State Route 22B and Norrisville Road in Schuyler Falls. Authorities said Ormsby's BAC was determined to be 0.22 percent. State Police said Ormsby was charged with felony driving while intoxica…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: Westchester, Suffolk Can Resume Elective Surgeries; Horse Racing Tracks To Reopen COVID-19: Westchester, Suffolk Can Resume Elective Surgeries; Horse Racing Tracks To Reopen
Covid-19: Westchester, Suffolk Can Resume Elective Surgeries; Horse Racing Tracks To Reopen Horse racing tracks across New York State and Watkins Glen International Racetrack will be allowed to open without fans amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Those openings will be effective as of Monday, June 1. The state will issue guidance on how they can open safely reopen in the coming week. Gov. Andrew Cuomo also announced at his news briefing on Saturday, May 16 that two more counties -- Westchester and Suffolk -- are now eligible to resume elective surgeries and ambulatory care.  Cuomo previously announced that the state will allow elective outpatient treatments…

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by Daily Voice
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COVID-19: Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York COVID-19: Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York
Covid-19: Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York The following are the latest number of total novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases followed by new cases for counties in New York as of Sunday, April 26. The state health department reported 5,902 additional cases of novel coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 288,045 confirmed cases in New York State.  A total of 367 new COVID-19 deaths were also confirmed, bringing the state's total number of fatalities from the virus to 16,966. Related story - COVID-19: NY Businesses Need To Design 'New Normal' To Re-Open, Cuomo Says Albany 948 cases 49 new cases Allegany 35 0 …

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COVID-19: New Rundown Of Total, New Cases In Westchester County COVID-19: New Rundown Of Total, New Cases In Westchester County
Covid-19: New Rundown Of Total, New Cases In Westchester County The following are the latest number of total novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases followed by new cases for counties in New York as of early Saturday evening, April 11. Albany 446 total cases, 20 Allegany 26, 0 Broome 117, 5 Cattaraugus 19, 1 Cayuga 28, 1 Chautauqua 21, 1 Chemung 60, 1 Chenango 61, 1 Clinton 43, 0 Columbia 77, 3 Cortland 17, 0 Delaware 39, 0 Dutchess 1,744, 146 Erie 1,472, 63 Essex 12, 2 Franklin 11, 0 Fulton 21, 3 Genesee 67, 2 Greene 37, 3 Hami…

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by Daily Voice
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COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester
Covid-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester There were newly confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in 54 New York Counties as the statewide total rose to 170,512. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that there have been 10,575 new cases of the virus, and 777 new deaths, bringing the statewide death toll to 7,844 since the outbreak began. There were approximately 400 more hospitalizations overnight for COVID-19, but for the first time since the outbreak, the number of ICU patients dropped as hospitals continue treating and discharging patients. Cuomo has said that he’s “cautiously optimistic,” as he continues seeing the three…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester
Covid-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester There have been newly confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in 55 New York counties as the statewide total climbed to 159,937. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced at his daily COVID-19 press briefing on Thursday, April 9 that there have been 10,621 new cases of the virus, which resulted in 7,067 deaths. Approximately 18,000 New Yorkers are still hospitalized with COVID-19. Though the number of cases continues to rise, and the death toll has risen to new highs, Cuomo said that social distancing has been working to help “flatten the curve,” and people being hospitalized for the virus…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester
Covid-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester New cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported in 52 counties in New York as the statewide total reached 149,316 since the outbreak began. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that there have been 10,453 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide, as New York continues to be at the forefront of the outbreak. “What we’re doing and what we’ve been doing is working and making a difference," Cuomo said. "The curve is slowly flattening by what we’re doing. “The curve is now below projected peaks, but we have to keep this behavior going. We cannot get complacent." Cuomo ordered all…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of NY New, Total Cases By County COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of NY New, Total Cases By County
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of NY New, Total Cases By County The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to plague New Yorkers, with new cases reported in 45 counties statewide, officials reported. There were 731 new COVID-19-related deaths overnight, though the number of cases may be plateauing, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said during his daily briefing on Tuesday, April 7. There were 8,174 new confirmed cases as the statewide total climbed to 138,863. "It's going to come down to how good we are with testing. ... But you have to have that testing and you have to have that testing on a scale," Cuomo said. "You have 19 million people in th…

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by Zak Failla