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New Poll Reveals Who NYers Favor In Governor's Race Based On Inflation, Crime, Abortion
As Election Day draws nearer, new polling is highlighting the issues that are top of mind for New York voters when choosing their next governor.
Overall, incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul leads her Republican opponent, Rep. Lee Zeldin, by six points, 47 to 41 percent, according to a SurveyUSA poll released Thursday, Oct. 20.
Earlier Report: Zeldin Holds Edge Over Hochul In NY's Suburbs, Among Independents In Brand-New Poll
Four percent of likely voters said they plan to vote for another candidate, while 8 percent were undecided.
Hochul’s lead has shrunk dramatically from August …
New Long Island Walmart Supercenter Hiring Hundreds Of Workers
With pandemic unemployment benefits drying up this month, a newly constructed Walmart Supercenter is offering hundreds of jobs to prospective employees on Long Island.
Walmart announced that it has established a hiring center for its new Supercenter location at 1490 William Floyd Parkway in Shirley, which is in need of filling more than 400 hourly and management positions.
The store, set to open in November, will include a full-service grocery section, a home center, auto care center, pharmacy window, garden area, and a grocery pickup area.
According to Walmart, the starting salary for da…
Covid-19: 170,000 Vaccines Coming To New York, Here's Who Will Get Them
The first batch of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines will include 170,000 doses that are earmarked for New York’s nursing homes, healthcare workers, and other vulnerable populations.
During his COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday, Dec. 2 in Albany, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the first batch is coming to New York, with more on the way from both Pfizer and Moderna expected later in the month.
Those vaccinated will have to get two doses, with the second round expected to be delivered by Pfizer 21 days after the first arrive on Tuesday, Dec. 15.
Cuomo said that the number of vaccines heading to eac…
Nassau Named Safest Community In USA, According To US News & World Report
Nassau County is the safest community in the United States, according to a new study.
U.S. News & World Report says it used data such as violent crime rate, public safety capacity, car crash fatalities, emergency services and spending on police and fire protection and healthcare in making the determination.
Communities ranked in the Top 5 are:
1. Nassau County, New York
2. Rockland County, New York
3. Alexandria, Virginia
4. Arlington County, Virginia
5. Westchester County, New York
Click here to read the U.S. News report.
Covid-19: Here's Long Island Six-Day Testing Trend, Number Of New Cases In Each County
Positive test results for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Long Island continue to remain steady, according to six-day testing data released Sunday, July 5.
Of the 63,415 tests conducted on Saturday, July 4 in New York State, 533, or 0.84 percent, were positive.
On Long Island, the percentages the last six days, as of Sunday, are as follows:
Monday, June 29: 1.10 percent;
Tuesday, June 30: 1.10 percent;
Wednesday, July 1: 1.10 percent;
Thursday, July 2: 0.90 percent;
Friday, July 3: 1.00 percent;
Saturday, July 4: 0.80 percent
There were 43 new COVID-19 cases reported …
Covid-19: Here's Long Island Three-Day Testing Trend, Number Of New Cases In Each County
Cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Long Island continue to stay steady, according to the latest three-day testing data.
Here is overall state data released on Thursday, July 2:
Patient Hospitalization - 878 (-1)
Patients Newly Admitted - 96 (+25)
Hospital Counties - 29
Number ICU - 209 (-17)
Number ICU that are intubated - 129 (-10)
Total Discharges - 70,698 (+108)
Deaths - 10
Total Deaths - 24,877
Of the 69,945 tests conducted in New York State on Wednesday, July 1, 875, or 1.25 percent, were positive.
On Long Island, the percentages the last three days are as follows:
Monday…
