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COVID-19: Nassau Ranks No. 1 Among NY Counties For Vaccination Rate, Here's Latest Data COVID-19: Nassau Ranks No. 1 Among NY Counties For Vaccination Rate, Here's Latest Data
Covid-19: Nassau Ranks No. 1 Among NY Counties For Vaccination Rate, Here's Latest Data Nassau County continues to lead the way in rolling out its COVID-19 vaccination program as it leads the way among the major counties in New York in getting shots in the arms of eligible adults. This week, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced that more than 76 percent of adults - including 93 percent of seniors - have received at least one dose of the vaccine, representing the highest rate among counties with populations greater than 200,000. Statewide, the state is reporting that 69.2 percent of adults have received at least one dose as New York inches closer to the 70 percent ben…

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Cuomo Says He Won't Resign In First News Briefing Since Three Sexual Harassment Allegations Cuomo Says He Won't Resign In First News Briefing Since Three Sexual Harassment Allegations
Cuomo Says He Won't Resign In First News Briefing Since Three Sexual Harassment Allegations An emotional. Andrew Cuomo was apologetic during his first public appearance since three allegations of sexual harassment were made public in the past week, but said he won't resign. Cuomo said that he was “embarrassed,” “feels awful,” and “felt bad for making anyone uncomfortable,” though he was adamant that he “never touched anyone inappropriately.” “I fully support a woman’s right to come forward. And I think it should be encouraged in every way,” Cuomo said on Wednesday, March 3 following a COVID-19 briefing in Albany. “I now understand that I acted in a way that made people feel uncom…

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COVID-19: Here's Where Long Island Ranks For Available Hospital Beds In New State Data COVID-19: Here's Where Long Island Ranks For Available Hospital Beds In New State Data
Covid-19: Here's Where Long Island Ranks For Available Hospital Beds In New State Data Long Island continues to increase its hospital bed capacity amid the second wave of COVID-19 infections, but still has the lowest percentage of available beds in the state. In the latest update from the state Department of Health, there are now 1,122 Long Islanders hospitalized with the virus as of Tuesday, Dec. 22, up from 1,013 patients late last week. The number of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 represents 0.04 percent of Long Island’s population, and there is currently 25 percent of the region’s hospital beds available. According to officials, the 25 percent of available hospital b…

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