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Covid-19: Two Hudson Valley Counties Lead State In Infection Rates; New Breakdown, Latest Data
Two counties in the Hudson Valley have the highest COVID-19 positivity rate in New York State, according to the most recent data from the Department of Health.
In Orange County, the 6.7 percent positivity rate of those tested for COVID-19 is the highest in the state, followed by Rockland County, which sat at a total of 6.2 percent over the weekend.
The rates are the highest in New York, in front of Bronx County (5.5 percent), and Suffolk County (5.4 percent).
New York has averaged 548 cases for every 100,000 residents over the past two weeks, the second-highest rate in the country, behin…
Cuomo Could Face Criminal Prosecution If Sexual Abuse Allegations Are True, Biden Says
President Joe Biden is urging for patience as the investigation into allegations of sexual harassment by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo continues, though he said he should resign if proven to be true.
In an interview conducted on Tuesday, March 16, Biden, when asked by ABC News' George Stephanopoulos if Cuomo should step down if the investigation confirms the allegations, responded “yes,” adding, “I think he’ll probably end up being prosecuted too."
During the interview, Biden also defended the seven women who have come forward with complaints against Cuomo, saying that “a woman should be…
Covid-19: Here's How Many Vaccines Have Been Administered In Westchester, Statewide
Nearly 100,000 COVID-19 vaccines have now been administered in Westchester as the county continues ramping up its vaccination program.
There have now been 81,717 COVID-19 vaccines administered at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, with an additional 15,523 at sites run by the Department of Health for a total of 97,240 as of Thursday, March 4.
On Wednesday, March 3, 2,288 Westchester residents were vaccinated at the County Center, along with 632 at Department of Health sites.
With the federal government producing and distributing additional COVID-19 vaccines, Westchester has bee…
Covid-19: Here's Number Of Hudson Valley Residents Who've Received Both Vaccine Doses
More than a million New Yorkers have now received the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and are fully vaccinated against the virus.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that as of 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 19, 12.1 percent of New Yorkers have received at least one dose of the vaccine, while more than a million have received the second dose.
The state has received a total of 2,335,250 first doses, 2,147,076 of which have been administered. New York has received 1,284,300 second doses, 1,033,367 of which have been administered.
In the Hudson Valley, a total of 340,370 doses have been allocated to…
Legislators' Proposal To Name Pizza Official CT State Food Sparks Wide-Ranging Responses
Two Connecticut legislators think the state has the best pizza and are even proposing legislation making it the official state food.
But other states, and plenty of people, say hang on a minute, what about New York, Chicago, and New Jersey.
The two legislators, State Rep. Patricia Dillon, who represents New Haven, and State Senator Gary Winfield, who represents New Haven and West Haven, are ready to push for their favorite food, but so far they have only received about 255 votes on a Change.org petition.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, said: "We all know who's number one!" While New Jersey Go…
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 2.5K-Plus New Cases; Latest Data
Long Island saw more than 2,500 newly reported COVID-19 cases, according to data released by the New York State Department of Health on Saturday, Jan. 23.
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There were 1,309 new cases in Suffolk County and another 1,198 in Nassau for a total of 2,507.
The positive infection rate on Long Island the last three days is as follows.
Wednesday, Jan. 20: 7.39 percent
Thursday, Jan.21: 7.31 percent
Friday, Jan. 22: 7.10 percent
There are a total of 1,622 hospitalizations on Long I…
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Nearly 1.5K-Plus New Cases; Latest Data By County
The Hudson Valley saw nearly 1,500 newly reported COVID-19 cases, according to data released by the New York State Department of Health on Monday, Jan. 17.
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The positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley for the last three days is as follows.
Friday, Jan. 15: 7.51 percent
Saturday, Jan. 16: 7.37 percent
Sunday, Jan. 15: 725 percent
Here are the number of new cases in each of the Hudson Valley's counties:
Westchester, 712
Dutchess, 214
Orange County, 188…
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Community
There were 14 new COVID-19 fatalities reported in Rockland this week, as the number of active cases in the county ticked upward.
Rockland County health officials were reporting 2,566 active COVID-19 cases on Friday, Jan. 8, up from 2,293 as recently as Monday, Jan. 4.
A total of 106 COVID-19 patients are currently hospitalized from the virus, down from 75 on Monday, and the new virus-related deaths brought the total to 785 since March.
There have now been a total of 20,202 COVID-19 cases reported in Rockland out of nearly 450,000 tested. The overall 6.5 percent positivity rate in Rockland …
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees 2,100-Plus New Cases, Increase In Test Rate; New County Breakdown
The Hudson Valley saw new increases in both the number of new COVID-19 cases as well as the positive infection rate, according to data released by the New York State Department of Health on Friday, Jan. 1.
The positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley the last four days is as follows.
Monday, Dec. 28: 6.33 percent
Tuesday, Dec. 29: 6.68 percent
Wednesday, Dec. 30: 7.09 percent
Thursday, Dec. 31: 7.56 percent
Hospitalizations in the Hudson Valley continue to rise, reaching 912 as of Friday, Jan. 1. Approximately 35 percent of the region's hospital beds are still available.
T…
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Nearly 1,200 New Cases; Latest County Totals
The Hudson Valley saw a new increase in the COVID-19 positive-test rate, according to data released by New York State on Sunday, Dec. 20.
The positive testing rates for the last three days in the Hudson Valley are as follows:
Thursday, Dec. 17: 6.17 percent
Friday, Dec. 18: 6.27 percent
Saturday, Dec. 19: 6.36 percent
Here's a rundown of new cases in the Hudson Valley's seven counties:
Westchester County, 535
Orange County, 196
Rockland County, 151
Dutchess County, 148
Ulster County, 59
Sullivan County, 58
Putnam County, 50
Total number of new cases: 1,197
There were 123 COVID …
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 1,900-Plus New Cases; Latest County Totals
Long Island saw more than 1,900 new cases of COVID-19 and an increase in the positive-test rate, according to new data released by the New York State Department of Health on Sunday, Dec. 13.
There were 1,086 new cases confirmed in Suffolk County on Friday with another 839 in Nassau County.
Here are positive testing rates for the last four days on Long Island:
Wednesday, Dec. 9: 5.71 percent
Thursday, Dec. 10: 5.65 percent
Friday, Dec. 11: 5.58 percent
Saturday, Dec. 12: 5.62 percent
There were 106 deaths due to COVID-19 in New York State on Saturday, with eight on Long Island (five …
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive Testing Rate; Latest County Totals
The Hudson Valley saw an uptick in the positivity rate for COVID-19 testing, according to newly released data on Saturday, Oct. 31.
The positive testing rate in all focus areas under New York State's Micro-Cluster strategy is 3.01 percent, and outside the focus zone areas is 1.30 percent.
Within the focus areas, 15,493 test results were reported Friday, Oct. 30, yielding 467 positives. In the remainder of the state, not counting these focus areas, 121,469 test results were reported, yielding 1,582 positives.
Here are positivity testing rates for the last three days in the Hudson Vall…
Swastika Found Scrolled In Long Island Park
A swastika was scrawled in black on a walking trail in a park on Long Island.
The swastika was first reported around 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 31, at Sunshine Acres Park, in the Town of Huntington, by a 911 caller, said the Suffolk County Police.
Huntington Town Supervisor Chad Lupinacci urged residents on Tuesday, Sept. 3, to report suspicious activity and instances of hate to police or town officials.
“The swastika is symbol meant to threaten and intimidate and this demonstration of hate will not be tolerated in the Town of Huntington,” said Lupinacci, who visited the park.
Town …
