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Polio Detected In Hudson Valley Wastewater For First Time In Weeks Polio Detected In Hudson Valley Wastewater For First Time In Weeks
Polio Detected In Hudson Valley Wastewater For First Time In Weeks For the first time in weeks, polio has been detected in wastewater in New York. Testing done in December 2022 revealed two new positive samples in Orange County, the Department of Health announced Friday, Jan. 6. Related Report: NY Declares Polio State Of Emergency After Virus Found In Wastewater On Long Island Health officials said the samples are genetically linked to the case of paralytic polio that was identified in Rockland County in July 2022, which marked the first time the disease had been seen in the United States in nearly a decade. In our latest polio wastewater report, 2 …

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by Michael Mashburn
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COVID-19: Indoor Mask-Wearing Now Recommended In Westchester In New CDC Tracker Report COVID-19: Indoor Mask-Wearing Now Recommended In Westchester In New CDC Tracker Report
Covid-19: Indoor Mask-Wearing Now Recommended In Westchester 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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by Joe Lombardi
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Chocolate Maker Hershey Sued By NY Man Alleging 'Serious Health Risk' Chocolate Maker Hershey Sued By NY Man Alleging 'Serious Health Risk'
Chocolate Maker Hershey Sued By NY Man Alleging 'Serious Health Risk' A New York man is suing chocolate maker Hershey, alleging that the company’s dark chocolate products contain harmful levels of metals, the New York Post reports.  In a class-action lawsuit filed in federal court in Central Islip on Wednesday, Dec. 28, Nassau County resident Christopher Lazazzaro said he would not have bought, or would have paid less for, Hershey’s dark chocolate products had the company disclosed their metals content. The lawsuit mentions several Hershey brands that, according to a study from Consumer Reports, were found to contain potentially harmful levels of lead an…

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by Michael Mashburn
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COVID-19: CDC Recommends Indoor Mask-Wearing In 8 NY Counties In Latest Tracker Report COVID-19: CDC Recommends Indoor Mask-Wearing In 8 NY Counties In Latest Tracker Report
Covid-19: CDC Recommends Indoor Mask-Wearing In 8 NY Counties In Latest Tracker Report The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending indoor mask-wearing in eight 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, Dec. 30, these New York counties are in the “…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Pants On Fire: DA Launches Probe Into NY Congressman-Elect Who Lied About Past, Report Says Pants On Fire: DA Launches Probe Into NY Congressman-Elect Who Lied About Past, Report Says
Pants On Fire: DA Launches Probe Into NY Congressman-Elect Who Lied About Past, Report Says Incoming New York Congressman George Santos is now at the center of a potential criminal investigation after admitting that he lied about his background on the campaign trail, NBC New York reports.  Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly revealed Wednesday, Dec. 28, that her office is investigating the Republican politician following his admission that he “embellished” his resume and lied about graduating from college, the outlet reports. Earlier Report: NY Congressman-Elect May Have Lied About Key Parts Of Resume, Report Says “The numerous fabrications and inconsistencies associat…

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by Michael Mashburn
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COVID-19: CDC Recommends Indoor Mask-Wearing In Westchester In Brand-New Tracker Report COVID-19: CDC Recommends Indoor Mask-Wearing In Westchester In Brand-New Tracker Report
Covid-19: CDC Recommends Indoor Mask-Wearing In Westchester In Brand-New Tracker Report The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending indoor mask-wearing in nine 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, Dec. 23, these New York counties are in the “o…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: College In Westchester Makes Indoor Mask-Wearing Mandatory COVID-19: College In Westchester Makes Indoor Mask-Wearing Mandatory
Covid-19: College In Westchester Makes Indoor Mask-Wearing Mandatory A college in the region is making mask-wearing indoors mandatory amid an uptick in COVID-19 cases in the community. Purchase College said in a statement that "We are currently in an area of high transmission. Masks are mandatory indoors." The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is saying masks should now be worn indoors in nine New York counties, including Westchester, in its latest COVID-19 data tracker report. (Counties shown in orange in the the first image above.) "Orange" level counties are where the CDC advises wearing masks indoors. Counties shown in yellow are places…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region A quick-moving storm season brought the first accumulating snowfall to the region. Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources as of Monday morning, Dec. 12. If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment. New York Manhattan Central Park, Trace Queens LaGuardia Airport, 0.4 inches Nassau County Manhasset Hills, 0.3 inches Suffolk County North Babylon, 0.4 inches Islip Airport, 0.4 inches West Islip, 0.2 inches Rockland County Chestnut Ridge, 2.1 inches Orange County Monroe 3.5 inches Westchester Westc…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Suspects In Stolen Vehicle Escape Officers After Dangerous Westchester County Chase, Police Say Suspects In Stolen Vehicle Escape Officers After Dangerous Westchester County Chase, Police Say
Suspects In Stolen Vehicle Escape Officers After Dangerous Westchester County Chase, Police Say Two masked men driving a stolen BMW from Long Island were able to escape justice after a lengthy chase in Westchester County, police said.  On Monday, Dec. 5, around 10:30 a.m., police in Harrison became aware of a stolen 2021 BMW X5 that was entering the town on Union Avenue in the area of West Street. The vehicle had been stolen from a home in Nassau County on Saturday, Dec. 3, when the suspects had stolen the keys from a victim's home, according to Harrison Police.  Following this, police were attempting to track down the vehicle when a resident of West Street reported that two…

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by Ben Crnic
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NY 'Torso Killer' Admits To Killing Teacher, 4 Other Murders NY 'Torso Killer' Admits To Killing Teacher, 4 Other Murders
NY 'Torso Killer' Admits To Killing Teacher, 4 Other Murders More than a half century after a New York dance instructor was found murdered in the backseat of her car, one of America’s most prolific serial killers has admitted to taking the woman’s life, along with four others. Richard Cottingham, age 76, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the February 1968 death of Diane Cusick during a virtual appearance in Nassau County Court on Monday, Dec. 5. Earlier Report: DNA Leads To Arraignment Of Serial Killer For 1968 Murder Of Nassau Woman Cottingham, who became known as the “Torso Killer” after dismembering two of his victims in a Times Square …

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by Michael Mashburn
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COVID-19: CDC Recommends Indoor Mask-Wearing In These 5 NY Counties COVID-19: CDC Recommends Indoor Mask-Wearing In These 5 NY Counties
Covid-19: CDC Recommends Indoor Mask-Wearing In These 5 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 Saturday, Dec. 3, these New York counties are in the “…

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by Joe Lombardi
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NY Nursing Home Employee Sexually Assaulted Resident, Boss Covered Up Crime, DA Says NY Nursing Home Employee Sexually Assaulted Resident, Boss Covered Up Crime, DA Says
NY Nursing Home Employee Sexually Assaulted Resident, Boss Covered Up Crime, DA Says A former employee at a New York nursing home accused of sexually assaulting a resident had multiple complaints against him, yet his boss actively worked to conceal his abuse, prosecutors allege. The assault occurred at Long Island’s Fulton Commons Care Center, located in East Meadow, according to an indictment announced by Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Prosecutors said Daniel Persaud, a former licensed practical nurse at Fulton Commons, sexually assaulted a female resident in the fall of 2020. According to the indictment, the facility’s director of nursing, Carol F…

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by Michael Mashburn