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Storm Update: Tornado Watch Issued For These NY Counties Storm Update: Tornado Watch Issued For These NY Counties
Storm Update: Tornado Watch Issued For These NY Counties As rounds of showers and storms sweep through the region, a Tornado Watch has now been issued for parts of New York. The watch is in effect until 11 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7 in the counties shown in yellow. In New York, those counties are: Sullivan Broome Chenango Delaware Otsego Tioga Severe thunderstorms are expected to continue through the afternoon and in Monday evening. "These thunderstorms will have the potential to produce damaging winds, large hail, and localized tornadoes," the National Weather Service said. "Heavy rain could cause localized flash flooding." Earlier repo…

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COVID-19: Indoor Mask-Wearing Now Recommended In Nassau County In New CDC Tracker Report COVID-19: Indoor Mask-Wearing Now Recommended In Nassau County In New CDC Tracker Report
Covid-19: Indoor Mask-Wearing Now Recommended In Nassau County In New CDC Tracker Report The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending indoor mask-wearing in 15 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 Friday, Jan. 6, these New York counties are in the “oran…

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COVID-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In These NY Counties COVID-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In These NY Counties
Covid-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In These NY Counties The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending indoor mask-wearing in five 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 Friday, Nov. 11, these New York counties are in the “o…

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COVID-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In These NY Counties COVID-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In These NY Counties
Covid-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In These NY Counties The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending indoor mask-wearing in five 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 Friday, Nov. 4, these New York counties are in the “or…

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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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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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COVID-19: NY Reinstates Mask-Wearing Recommendation In These Counties Amid Climb In Cases COVID-19: NY Reinstates Mask-Wearing Recommendation In These Counties Amid Climb In Cases
Covid-19: NY Reinstates Mask-Wearing Recommendation In These Counties Amid Climb In Cases While most New Yorkers have eagerly ditched their masks as the recovery from the winter COVID-19 surge continues, some counties are now being encouraged to mask up once again as the state has seen a rise in cases in some regions. In late February, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance on mask-wearing to concentrate on COVID-19 hospitalizations, hospital capacity, and newly reported infections, permitting most of the state to drop the mandate. Earlier story - COVID-19: CDC Unveils New Strategy Allowing Communities To Ease Masking, Social Distancing Howeve…

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by Zak Failla
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Twindemic? Long Island Flu Cases On Rise Twindemic? Long Island Flu Cases On Rise
Twindemic? Long Island Flu Cases On Rise A “twindemic” could be on the horizon for Long Island 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.” On Long Island, both Nassau and Suffolk counties reported more than 10 new flu cases…

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COVID-19: NY Sees 12-Percent, One-Week Statewide Increases In Cases; These Counties Hardest Hit COVID-19: NY Sees 12-Percent, One-Week Statewide Increases In Cases; These Counties Hardest Hit
Covid-19: NY Sees 12-Percent, One-Week Statewide Increases In Cases; These Counties Hardest Hit New York has seen a surge of new COVID-19 cases, despite an increase in vaccination rates, as the holiday season rapidly approaches. In the past week, New York reported a 12-percent increase in COVID-19 cases, largely due to a spike in cases upstate, where the positive infection rates have been on the rise. Two of New York’s 10 regions have seen their average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rise above 6 percent, though downstate is largely containing the virus. Here are the latest seven-day average percentage of positive test results, according to the latest update from the New Yor…

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COVID-19: 33 NY Counties Reach CDC 'High' Level For Community Spread COVID-19: 33 NY Counties Reach CDC 'High' Level For Community Spread
Covid-19: 33 NY Counties Reach CDC 'High' Level For Community Spread Two weeks ago at this time, just two counties in New York State -- Nassau and Suffolk -- were rated as having "high" COVID-19 transmission levels, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Now, the number is 33 amid an outbreak of cases connected to the highly contagious Delta variant. The CDC announced late in July that people should return to wearing masks indoors in areas with “substantial” and “high” COVID-19 transmission. That means masks should now be worn in a total of 54 counties. With a total of 62 counties, only eight have "moderate" spread. As of Saturda…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: LI Residents Win College Scholarships In NY Vax Incentive Program COVID-19: LI Residents Win College Scholarships In NY Vax Incentive Program
Covid-19: LI Residents Win College Scholarships In NY Vax Incentive Program A pair of students on Long Island are among 10 statewide who are the latest to receive a full ride to any SUNY or CUNY school after being chosen in the fourth round of New York’s “Get a Shot to Make Your Future’ COVID vaccination campaign. Last month, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the state is raffling off scholarships to New Yorkers between the ages of 12 and 17 who go out and get a COVID-19 vaccine in the next several weeks. Scholarships include full tuition and board to any public college or university for the full four years for adolescents who get their shot. Among the lat…

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COVID-19: Here's When NY Casinos Can Reopen, What Restrictions Will Be In Place COVID-19: Here's When NY Casinos Can Reopen, What Restrictions Will Be In Place
Covid-19: Here's When NY Casinos Can Reopen, What Restrictions Will Be In Place Feeling lucky? Casinos in New York State have been given the green light to begin reopening next week, albeit with certain restrictions in place to help prevent any spike or spread of COVID-19. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Thursday, Sept. 3 that casinos and video lottery terminal facilities can reopen as of Saturday, Sept. 9 with a 25 percent occupancy limit. According to Cuomo, any venues that reopen will be subject to safety restrictions that include strict enforcement of face coverings except when eating or drinking, and social distancing. The reopening decision will apply…

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COVID-19: Suffolk Gets OK For Elective Surgeries; Horse Tracks To Reopen COVID-19: Suffolk Gets OK For Elective Surgeries; Horse Tracks To Reopen
Covid-19: Suffolk Gets OK For Elective Surgeries; Horse 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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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 Nassau County COVID-19: New Rundown Of Total, New Cases In Nassau County
Covid-19: New Rundown Of Total, New Cases In Nassau 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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COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Nassau COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Nassau
Covid-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Nassau 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 Nassau COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Nassau
Covid-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Nassau 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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COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Nassau COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Nassau
Covid-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Nassau 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 New, Total Cases In Nassau COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of New, Total Cases In Nassau
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of New, Total Cases In Nassau 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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Cuomo Calls For Army To Join COVID-19 Fight As Number Of NY Cases Hits 729 Cuomo Calls For Army To Join COVID-19 Fight As Number Of NY Cases Hits 729
Cuomo Calls For Army To Join Covid-19 Fight As Number Of NY Cases Hits 729 With New York now having more than 100 COVID-19 cases than any other state, Gov. Andrew Cuomo called for the Army Corps of Engineers to quickly convert military basesand SUNY college dormitories into temporary medical centers in anticipation of an expected rise in hospitalizations of novel coronavirus patients. In a news conference Sunday afternoon, March 15, Cuomo outlined the five main steps New York State is taking on its own in an effort to contain the outbreak. (See first image above.)  "Our goal is to slow the spread of the virus to a rate that the healthcare …

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17 New Nassau COVID-19 Cases Confirmed, With Mobile Testing Facility Coming 17 New Nassau COVID-19 Cases Confirmed, With Mobile Testing Facility Coming
17 New Nassau Covid-19 Cases Confirmed, With Mobile Testing Facility Coming Twenty new cases of the novel strain of the coronavirus have been reported on Long Island the last 24 hours. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he's authorized mobile, drive-through testing facility that is expected to open next week at a sign to be announced on the Island. The announcements came Saturday afternoon, March 14, just hours after the first New York state resident died of COVID-19, an 82-year-old woman with underlying respiratory issues in New York City. Seventeen of the new Long Island cases are in Nassau County. The breakdown through the state is now as follows: Albany County…

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by Joe Lombardi