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More To Come? Research Scientists Spell Out Possible Reasons For Increase In Shark Attacks More To Come? Research Scientists Spell Out Possible Reasons For Increase In Shark Attacks
More To Come? Research Scientists Spell Out Possible Reasons For Increase In Shark Attacks As the number of shark sightings and attacks increase in waters up and down the Atlantic Coast, research scientists say to expect more and point to climate change, and the rebounding of the shark population as the reasons. Researchers say shark populations, which declined as much as 90 percent from the 1970s to the 1990s, are now rebounding as the ecosystem resettles, Robert Hueter, the chief scientist of Ocearch, told The New York Times. But, Hueter also points to climate change at work, saying sharks have moved up the coast to the New York Bight, a wedge formed by the shorelines of Long I…
Long Island On Alert As Brand-New Shark Bite Incident Brings Number To Six In Two Weeks Long Island On Alert As Brand-New Shark Bite Incident Brings Number To Six In Two Weeks
Long Island On Alert As Brand-New Shark Bite Incident Brings Number To Six In Two Weeks Lifeguards and swimmers are on high alert after two shark bites in one day on Long Island, bringing the total number of attacks to six in two weeks. The latest attack took place in Suffolk County at Seaview Beach on Fire Island around 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 13. Suffolk police said the Arizona man was in waist-deep water at Seaview Beach when he was bitten in the buttocks and on the left wrist. He was able to walk out of the water, Suffolk County Police said. The victim was transported via Suffolk County Police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital with non-life-threatening  …
Surfer Attacked By Shark At NY Beach Surfer Attacked By Shark At NY Beach
Surfer Attacked By Shark At NY Beach Another Long Island beach is closed to swimming after a surfer was bitten by a shark.  The incident took place at Smith Point County Beach Park in Shirley, around 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 13, said Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. The surfer was taken to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue for treatment of injuries, Bellone said. The third attack comes after a shark bit a Smith Point County Park lifeguard, on Sunday, July 3 and another lifeguard was attacked in the village of Ocean Beach on Thursday, July 7. "This is the new normal with tiger sharks swimming closer t…
Two NY Beaches Closed After Lifeguard Bitten By Shark Two NY Beaches Closed After Lifeguard Bitten By Shark
Two NY Beaches Closed After Lifeguard Bitten By Shark Two beaches in New York temporarily closed after a lifeguard was bitten by a shark. The incident on Long Island Sunday, July 3, affected Smith Point and Cupsogue beaches in Suffolk County. The lifeguard, identified as Zack Gallo, is recovering after he was bitten in the chest and the hand during a training exercise at Smith Point Beach, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said in an afternoon news briefing. "Notice for Smith Point and Cupsogue beaches: swimming has been suspended due to dangerous marine activity as of Sunday, July 3," according to a tweet by the Suffolk County Parks Dep…
NY Congressman Tom Suozzi Says He's Running For Governor NY Congressman Tom Suozzi Says He's Running For Governor
NY Congressman Tom Suozzi Says He's Running For Governor An already crowded lineup of gubernatorial hopefuls in New York got a little more full as a popular Long Island lawmaker threw his hat in the ring and announced his intention to make another run at the governor's seat. US Rep. Tom Suozzi, whose 3rd District includes parts of Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens counties, announced on Monday, Nov. 29 that he will be challenging incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul, who took over following the resignation of Andrew Cuomo. “I am running for governor of New York as a common-sense Democrat who gets things done,” Suozzi said. “I have the track record, common-sens…
Speculation On Possible 2022 NY Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Includes Familiar Face Speculation On Possible 2022 NY Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Includes Familiar Face
Speculation On Possible 2022 NY Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Includes Familiar Face With Andrew Cuomo out and New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul stepping in the governor’s shoes, some are speculating about who could potentially run in what could be a stacked 2022 gubernatorial election. Cuomo resigned on Tuesday, Aug. 10, with Hochul, a Buffalo native, set to take over. In recent weeks, with the walls closing in on Cuomo as he navigating through the sexual harassment scandal, speculation has been circling his administration regarding who could challenge for his seat in 2022. Among those who could consider a run is a familiar face: former Secretary of State and US Senator from…
Amid Growing Calls For Cuomo's Ouster, Democratic County Exec Mulls Run For Governor Amid Growing Calls For Cuomo's Ouster, Democratic County Exec Mulls Run For Governor
Amid Growing Calls For Cuomo's Ouster, Democratic County Exec Mulls Run For Governor A Democratic county executive in New York is reportedly mulling a run for governor amid the scandals surrounding current Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone is taking steps toward a possible gubernatorial run, according to a New York Daily News report. According to the report, Bellone has been speaking with big-time donors and some national consultations in New York about a potential run for Cuomo's seat in Albany. “Steve is seriously considering jumping in to make his run for governor,” the report states, adding that the idea of Bellone making a run has “always been …
New Cuomo Controversy: Vaccine Czar Calls County Executives To Gauge Their Loyalty To Governor New Cuomo Controversy: Vaccine Czar Calls County Executives To Gauge Their Loyalty To Governor
New Cuomo Controversy: Vaccine Czar Calls County Executives To Gauge Their Loyalty To Governor Embattled New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration took another hit as reports have emerged that one of his longest-serving and most-trusted advisers who is now serving COVID-19 vaccine czar made calls to Democratic county executives to gauge support for the three-term governor before discussing the state's vaccine program and distribution. On Sunday, March 14, both The New York Times and Washington Post reported that Larry Schwartz, who is overseeing the state’s vaccination efforts, made calls to county officials to check on Cuomo’s support and discuss ongoing immunization efforts. The …
COVID-19: State Suspends Long Island Country Club's Liquor License After Hosting Super Spreader COVID-19: State Suspends Long Island Country Club's Liquor License After Hosting Super Spreader
Covid-19: State Suspends Long Island Country Club's Liquor License After Hosting Super Spreader A country club has had its liquor license suspended after hosting what New York State authorities described as a COVID-19 "super-spreader event." A wedding attended by 113 guests was held on Long Island at the North Fork Country Club, located in Cutchogue in Suffolk County, on Saturday, Oct. 17, violating pandemic-related gathering restrictions.  The number of guests was more than double the number allowed under Gov. Andrew Cuomo's executive orders - and led to at least 34 COVID-19 infections.  As a result, 159 individuals were quarantined and several schools were temporarily clo…
COVID-19: NY Needs To 'Watch Dial Of Infections' As Hospitalizations, Deaths Continue Decline COVID-19: NY Needs To 'Watch Dial Of Infections' As Hospitalizations, Deaths Continue Decline
Covid-19: NY Needs To 'Watch Dial Of Infections' As Hospitalizations, Deaths Continue Decline Hospitalizations and deaths due to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are down in New York through the weekend, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo is cautioning that the state needs to continue to “watch the dial” of infections. Cuomo, at his daily briefing on Monday, April 20, warned that New York needs to "watch the dial," with one positive New York COVID-19 patient now infecting less than one person (.9) on average now. He says if social distancing isn't maintained, it could quickly increase to 1.2, which he said would overwhelm the hospital system. (See first image above.) There were 478 more COVID-19 dea…