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Know Him? Man Accused Of Using Debit Card Stolen At Jones Beach At 3 CVS Stores Know Him? Man Accused Of Using Debit Card Stolen At Jones Beach At 3 CVS Stores
Know Him? Man Accused Of Using Debit Card Stolen At Jones Beach At 3 CVS Stores Police are asking for help in identifying a man suspected of stealing a woman’s debit card from her car on Long Island and then going on a shopping spree. The theft occurred sometime at Jones Beach State Park sometime over the summer of 2022, according to New York State Police. Investigators said the suspect got into the victim’s 2005 Nissan Altima before taking several items, including her Capital One debit card. The card was later used at three different CVS Pharmacy locations in Wantagh, Massapequa, and Seaford. Police released surveillance footage showing the man with his face mostly…

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by Michael Mashburn
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COVID-19: CVS Adds More Long Island Vaccination Sites COVID-19: CVS Adds More Long Island Vaccination Sites
Covid-19: CVS Adds More Long Island Vaccination Sites For those still searching out a COVID-19 vaccine, CVS Pharmacy has added five new sites on Long Island for state residents 50 and older or those with comorbidities. The addition brings the total number of CVS sites statewide to 185, up from 174 last week. Residents will need an appointment to receive a shot. To sign up, visit the pharmacy's website here.  The new sites are: Suffolk County Bohemia Kings Park Farmingville Kings Park Nassau County Mineola Statewide, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Tuesday, March 23, 137,814 doses have been given within the last 24 hours, and more than 1 m…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: CVS Expands Vaccination Sites To These Long Island Locations COVID-19: CVS Expands Vaccination Sites To These Long Island Locations
Covid-19: CVS Expands Vaccination Sites To These Long Island Locations With the newly approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine providing health officials with an additional option for vaccinating those eligible, CVS announced it will be expanding its vaccination program to nearly 150 more locations in New York, including many on Long Island. CVS Pharmacy, which had already been receiving vaccine doses as part of the Federal Pharmacy Program, which are earmarked for specific chains, announced this week that it will be ramping up its vaccination program due to an increased allocation of the vaccine. Those who are eligible and interested in getting vaccina…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: NY Rapid Testing Program For Businesses, Events Launches COVID-19: NY Rapid Testing Program For Businesses, Events Launches
Covid-19: NY Rapid Testing Program For Businesses, Events Launches New York has launched a rapid COVID-19 testing program to help event spaces and businesses begin to reopen across the state. The New York Forward Rapid Test Program will make low-cost rapid testing available to the public to “support enhanced economic activity as the state continues to reopen sectors of the economy," according to state officials. “Throughout the COVID pandemic, we have relied on science over emotion and political rhetoric to guide our decisions, using all the tools available to navigate New York's public health and economic challenges,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. “I hav…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Duo Nabbed For Robbing Long Island CVS Duo Nabbed For Robbing Long Island CVS
Duo Nabbed For Robbing Long Island CVS Two Long Island men have been arrested for allegedly robbing a CVS pharmacy. Clem Narcisse, 47, of Brentwood, and his accomplice, Lemarvin Rowan, 52, address unknown, were arrested after entering the CVS Pharmacy located at 464 Main Street in Port Jefferson around 5 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 17, and displayed a gun and demanded cash, said the Suffolk County Police. Major Case Unit detectives were surveilling the location when the robbery took place. They arrested both men a short distance away. Narcisse and Rowan were charged with robbery. They are scheduled for arraignment at First District C…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
COVID-19: CVS To Hire Thousands To Distribute Vaccine COVID-19: CVS To Hire Thousands To Distribute Vaccine
Covid-19: CVS To Hire Thousands To Distribute Vaccine With the first COVID-19 vaccine expected to be approved by federal health officials this week, CVS is calling in the cavalry to speed up the administration of the cure. CVS Pharmacy is expected to hire thousands of nurses, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians across the country to help expedite the administration of the vaccine, as the nation sees a spike in new COVID-19 cases. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will meet on Thursday, Dec. 10 to determine if the new vaccines produced by Pfizer and other companies are safe and effective, at which point it is expected to be distributed to…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Stealing $4K Worth Of Medication From Two CVS Locations In Patchogue Man Accused Of Stealing $4K Worth Of Medication From Two CVS Locations In Patchogue
Man Accused Of Stealing $4K Worth Of Medication From Two CVS Locations In Patchogue Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are on the lookout for a man suspected of stealing merchandise from two pharmacies in Patchogue. Police say a man, pictured above, stole more than $4,000 worth of over-the-counter cold medication from two separate CVS locations (503 East Main Street and 470 West Main Street) on Sunday, May 5 between 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. The man may have driven away in a black SUV, according to police. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to an arrest. To submit an anon…

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by Valerie Musson