COVID-19: 993 New Cases In Westchester Bring County Total To 3,891 COVID-19: 993 New Cases In Westchester Bring County Total To 3,891
Covid-19: 993 New Cases In Westchester Bring County Total To 3,891 There have been hundreds of new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in the Hudson Valley as the state’s total rose to 25,665, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced. At his daily briefing on COVID-19 in the state, New York Gov.Andrew Cuomo announced that there have been 4,790 new cases reported, bringing the state's total to 25,665, 10 times more than any other state. The top 10 counties in New York hit the hardest by coronavirus: New York City: 14,904 cases (2,599 new); Westchester: 3,891 (997); Nassau: 2,869 (427); Suffolk: 1,880, (422); Rockland 671 (79); Orange 498 (109); Albany 146 (1…
Number Of COVID-19 Related Rockland Deaths Reaches Five, With 623 Cases Number Of COVID-19 Related Rockland Deaths Reaches Five, With 623 Cases
Number Of Covid-19 Related Rockland Deaths Reaches Five, With 623 Cases There have been two more deaths related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Rockland County, bringing the total to five since the outbreak. Health officials confirmed that 79-year-old and 66-year-old Rockland residents - both of whom were considered vulnerable and suffered by underlying health issues - died over the weekend. There are now nearly 625 people who have confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county. As of Tuesday, March 24, globally, there have been 396,592 cases of coronavirus, which resulted in 17,229 deaths. There have been 46,168 confirmed cases in the United States, the thir…
COVID-19: Outbreak Could Peak In 45 Days, Cuomo Predicts COVID-19: Outbreak Could Peak In 45 Days, Cuomo Predicts
Covid-19: Outbreak Could Peak In 45 Days, Cuomo Predicts The novel coronavirus outbreak is going to get worse before it gets better, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is cautioning. Globally, there have been 197,225 confirmed COVID-19 cases of coronavirus, including 5,921 in the United States that resulted in 100 deaths. (See first image above.) In New York, despite efforts to curtail the spread of the virus, the number of positive tests spiked overnight to approximately 1,700. Citing health experts, Cuomo said that the virus is going to continue to be a plague on the country, with the number of cases potentially not peaking for approximately 45 days. …
Coronavirus Fears Spark Consumers Scrambling To Build 'Pandemic Pantries' Coronavirus Fears Spark Consumers Scrambling To Build 'Pandemic Pantries'
Coronavirus Fears Spark Consumers Scrambling To Build 'Pandemic Pantries' With fears of the rapidly spreading coronavirus escalating, some retailers are combating empty shelves as many consumers scramble to build “pandemic pantries.” Items like hand sanitizer, food, health care, and other products have been rapidly flying off shelves as concerns of coronavirus continue to preoccupy the nation. Many are also reportedly stocking up on disinfectant wipes, household cleaners, and dry groceries. Consumer market researcher Nielsen said this week that the hoarding of emergency supplies for what’s becoming called “pandemic pantries” began in China and Italy a…
SUNY/CUNY Students Returning From Abroad Will Now Not Come Through Stewart Airport SUNY/CUNY Students Returning From Abroad Will Now Not Come Through Stewart Airport
SUNY/CUNY Students Returning From Abroad Will Now Not Come Through Stewart Airport There’s been a change of plans for SUNY and CUNY students studying abroad who are being brought back to the United States amid coronavirus concerns. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this week that approximately 300 students and staff studying in China, Italy, Japan, Iran, or South Korea are being flown home and will be quarantined for 14 days “out of an abundance of caution.” Originally, the students were to be flown into Stewart Airport in New Windsor, and then quarantined in a “dorm-like” setting. However, State Sen. James Skoufis announced on Friday, March 6 that following discussi…
COVID-19: SUNY, CUNY Students Studying Abroad To Be Flown Home, Cuomo Says COVID-19: SUNY, CUNY Students Studying Abroad To Be Flown Home, Cuomo Says
Covid-19: SUNY, CUNY Students Studying Abroad To Be Flown Home, Cuomo Says Click here for an updated story: Wife, Two Kids, Neighbor Of Westchester COVID-19 Patient Also Test Positive, Cuomo Says SUNY and CUNY students studying abroad in several countries will be brought home and temporarily quarantined as a precaution due to the continued spread of the novel coronavirus. Earlier report: Son Of Westchester COVID-19 Patient Becomes Third Confirmed NY Case Cuomo announced on Wednesday, March 4, that four additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in New York State, including four in New Rochelle. Related story; Westchester Man Confirmed As Sec…
Coronavirus Update: New York Looking To Test Up To 1,000 Per Day Statewide Coronavirus Update: New York Looking To Test Up To 1,000 Per Day Statewide
Coronavirus Update: New York Looking To Test Up To 1,000 Per Day Statewide The New York State Department of Health is partnering with hospitals in an effort to conduct upwards of 1,000 tests for coronavirus per day across the state. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the Wadsworth Center is teaming with local hospitals to expand surge testing capacity to 1,000 tests per day statewide for the novel coronavirus. Cuomo said the Wadsworth Center will provide hospitals with instructions on how to replicate the State's test, as well as help them purchase some of the equipment necessary to develop and validate the test. The announcement comes on the …
COVID-19: Is it Safe to Travel? AAA Offers Advice Amid Coronavirus Concerns COVID-19: Is it Safe to Travel? AAA Offers Advice Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Covid-19: Is it Safe to Travel? AAA Offers Advice Amid Coronavirus Concerns With more and more positive cases of coronavirus cropping up around the country, many Americans are asking the question: is it safe to travel? Currently, the United States recommends travelers avoid all non-essential travel to China, Iran, South Korea and Italy. Traveling anywhere else is a personal decision you have to make based on all facts available. In response, AAA issued a series of advice for travelers, cautioning that the organization can’t determine who should or should not travel. “Research is important to any traveler ahead of a trip. It’s no different with the coronavirus,” Pa…
Coronavirus Could Disrupt US Schools, Transportation, Says Acting White House Chief Of Staff Coronavirus Could Disrupt US Schools, Transportation, Says Acting White House Chief Of Staff
Coronavirus Could Disrupt US Schools, Transportation, Says Acting White House Chief Of Staff As the outbreak of coronavirus continues to spread throughout the globe, the acting White House Chief of Staff is cautioning that the virus may have an impact on schools and transportation stateside. “Are you going to see some schools shut down? Probably,” acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney reported said at the Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington, D.C. “Maybe see impacts on public transportation? Sure, but we do this. We know how to handle this.” Mulvaney’s statement comes as the stock market continues to plummet amid fears of the spread of the virus. As of Frida…
Cuomo Seeks $40M Emergency Funding For Potential Coronavirus Pandemic Cuomo Seeks $40M Emergency Funding For Potential Coronavirus Pandemic
Cuomo Seeks $40M Emergency Funding For Potential Coronavirus Pandemic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has requested $40 million in emergency funding be approved by the state legislature for the state’s Department of Health for dealing with a potential coronavirus pandemic. With federal health officials declaring it’s become a matter of “when, not if,” the virus will spread to the United States, Cuomo is taking steps to ensure that New York is ready to go to battle. The $40 million appropriation will allow the Department of Health to hire additional staff, procure equipment and any other resources necessary to respond to the potential novel coronavirus pandemic. …
Westchester Real Estate Developer Sentenced For Operating Ponzi Scheme, Ordered To Forfeit $58M Westchester Real Estate Developer Sentenced For Operating Ponzi Scheme, Ordered To Forfeit $58M
Westchester Real Estate Developer Sentenced For Operating Ponzi Scheme, Ordered To Forfeit $58M A real estate developer will spend time behind bars for operating a years-long $58 million Ponzi scheme that included properties in the area. Michael D’Alessio, 53, was sentenced on Friday, April 5 to six years in prison for his elaborate scheme to defraud investors in luxury real estate developments in Manhattan, the Hamptons, Westchester and elsewhere.  In addition to the prison term, D'Alessio was sentenced to three years of supervised release and order to pay forfeiture in the amount of $58,090,047. D'Alessio is the former president and CEO of real estate development firm Michael …
ICE Five-Day NYC-Area Enforcement Crackdown Includes Arrests In Westchester ICE Five-Day NYC-Area Enforcement Crackdown Includes Arrests In Westchester
ICE Five-Day Nyc-area Enforcement Crackdown Includes Arrests In Westchester Individuals from four Hudson Valley counties were among 118 people from southern New York arrested for violating U.S. immigration laws during a five-day crackdown in mid-January by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The detail, called "Operation Cross Check,"  was conducted in New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley from Jan. 14-18. Persons in Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam and Rockland were among those arrested. ICE did not release a breakdown of the number of arrests by region. Of those arrested, more than 107 were convicted criminals or…