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Flu Cases Up, Now Deemed 'Prevalent' By NY Health Officials Flu Cases Up, Now Deemed 'Prevalent' By NY Health Officials
Flu Cases Up, Now Deemed 'Prevalent' By NY Health Officials If you haven’t gotten your flu shot this year, now’s the time to do so. New York State Health Commissioner James McDonald declared that influenza is “now prevalent” in the state on Wednesday, Dec. 6. The declaration requires healthcare workers who have not received this year’s flu vaccine to wear masks in places like hospitals, nursing homes, and hospices. "Health care personnel who are not vaccinated against the flu this season need to take extra precautions and wear a mask in health care facilities, as they are exposed to sick patients and come into close contact with those most vulnerab…
Irvington Shooting Victim Found Lying In Street: Maplewood Police Irvington Shooting Victim Found Lying In Street: Maplewood Police
Irvington Shooting Victim Found Lying In Street: Maplewood Police A person who was shot in Irvington was found lying in the street in Maplewood on Monday, Oct. 9, Maplewood police said. At 2:11 p.m., police in Maplewood responded to Evelyn Court and found the victim, Maplewood Police Chief Albert Sally said. They were taken to a nearby hospital, Sally said. An investigation by Maplewood police determined the shooting occurred in Irvington and the Irvington Police Detective Bureau will be handling the investigation, Sally said. Anyone with information is asked to call Irvington Police at 973-399-6600.
Weeks-Long Cyberattack Brings 3 CT Hospitals To Their Knees Weeks-Long Cyberattack Brings 3 CT Hospitals To Their Knees
Weeks-Long Cyberattack Brings 3 CT Hospitals To Their Knees A cyberattack on three Connecticut hospitals affected patient care so severely that many were sitting on the floors of emergency rooms bringing the operation of the group to its knees financially. The attack took place in August and affected Waterbury Hospital in New Haven County; Manchester Hospital in Hartford County, and Rockville General in Tolland County. All three are part of Prospect Medical Holdings, based in Connecticut, according to reporting from the CT Mirror. The cyberattack also affected medical offices affiliated with the hospitals. Thinking the attack would last for a …
One Dead, Two Hospitalized In Triple Shooting At Prince George's County Apartment Complex One Dead, Two Hospitalized In Triple Shooting At Prince George's County Apartment Complex
One Dead, Two Hospitalized In Triple Shooting At Prince George's County Apartment Complex One person was killed in a triple shooting overnight in Prince George's County, police say. Officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called at shortly after 1:30 a.m. to the 3700 block of Donnell Drive to investigate a reported shooting on Sunday, Aug. 13. According to authorities, upon arrival, officers found three men suffering with gunshot wounds who were all taken to area hospitals. One was later pronounced dead.  The other two remain hospitalized on Sunday afternoon. No information about the victims or possible shooters has been released by the department. …
Three Injured, Backup On I-93 North In Woburn Following Multi-Car Crash Three Injured, Backup On I-93 North In Woburn Following Multi-Car Crash
Three Injured, Backup On I-93 North In Woburn Following Multi-Car Crash Three people were taken to area hospitals following a multi-car crash in the Boston area this week, authorities said.  Massachusetts State Troopers responded to the crash on I-93 North in Woburn on Monday evening, June 5, State Police said on Twitter. UPDATE-3 people transported to area hospitals with injuries. All lanes open, all assets clear. Traffic delays stretch approx. 9 miles, easing slowly. #MATraffic https://t.co/XkcYdnU5cx — Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) June 5, 2023 The crash caused all travel lanes to close down, causing a near nine-mile backup. Traffic was only gett…
Young Girl Among Three Shot In Midday Baltimore Shooting, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Young Girl Among Three Shot In Midday Baltimore Shooting, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Young Girl Among Three Shot In Midday Baltimore Shooting, Police Say (Developing) Police in Baltimore say that a 9-year-old child was among three injured in a midday shooting downtown. Shortly before 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, officers from he Southeast District of the Baltimore City Police Department were called to the 3100 block of McElderry Street, where there was a reported shooting in the area. Upon arrival, officers found three victims - ages 9, 20, and 28 - all of whom had suffered gunshot wounds. Each was rushed to area hospitals for treatment of undisclosed injuries, according to officials. The 9-year-old suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to her …
Two Shot Overnight In Separate Baltimore Shootings Two Shot Overnight In Separate Baltimore Shootings
Two Shot Overnight In Separate Baltimore Shootings Two people are recovering after being injured in separate shootings overnight in Baltimore, authorities say. Around 9 p.m., Sunday, March 19, authorities were called to the 3700 block of Marmom Avenue to investigate a reported shooting, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Once on the scene, authorities found a 27-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds, they said. Several hours later in the early morning of Monday, March 20, Baltimore police were called to the 300 block of North Fremont Avenue to investigate another shooting. When police arrived at the scene of the second sho…
6 People Hurt When NJ Transit Bus Is Rear-Ended 6 People Hurt When NJ Transit Bus Is Rear-Ended
6 People Hurt When NJ Transit Bus Is Rear-Ended Six people including the driver were injured when a New Jersey Transit bus was rear-ended by another vehicle, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17 on bus route 508 at Atlantic and Chelsea avenues in Atlantic City, according to Jim Smith, a NJ Transit spokesman. The bus was stopped when it was struck from behind, Smith said. Twelve people were on board. Five riders plus the driver claimed minor injuries and were taken to the hospital, Smith said.
COVID-19: NY Public Transit Mask Mandate To Remain In Place Despite Federal Court Ruling COVID-19: NY Public Transit Mask Mandate To Remain In Place Despite Federal Court Ruling
Covid-19: NY Public Transit Mask Mandate To Remain In Place Despite Federal Court Ruling Although a federal judge in Florida voided a nationwide mask mandate for all public transportation hubs, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that in the "short term,” facial coverings will still be required in certain settings in New York. During a COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday, April 20, Hochul said that people in New York will still be required to wear masks on buses, trains, and airplanes, as well as indoor transit settings, despite the federal ruling. “We are going to continue for public transit,” Hochul said. “Let's just be smart about it.” Earlier story - COVID-19: Federal Judge Stri…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increases In Cases, Positive-Test Rate; Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increases In Cases, Positive-Test Rate; Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increases In Cases, Positive-Test Rate; Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley continues to rise as New York contends with new sub-variants of the virus that have caused a spike in cases in some parts of the state. In the Hudson Valley, the average seven-day average positive percentage of those tested in the region has risen from 3.89 percent on Monday, April 11 to 4.06 percent the following day, and up to 4.30 percent on Wednesday, April 13. Statewide, during that same span, the average positivity rate rose from 4.13 percent to 4.57 percent as the new sub-variants threaten to spread to other parts of New York…
COVID-19: Hochul Gives Update On Status Of Remaining Mask Mandates COVID-19: Hochul Gives Update On Status Of Remaining Mask Mandates
Covid-19: Hochul Gives Update On Status Of Remaining Mask Mandates COVID-19-related mandates are slowly but surely being lifted in New York, and Gov. Kathy Hochul has provided an update on some of the remaining mask requirements. While mask mandates have been lifted statewide in most locales - most notably schools as of Wednesday, March 2 - they are still required on public transportation, inside transportation hubs, and inside certain congregate settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, and prisons until further data says it's safe to ditch them. Earlier story - COVID-19: Wearing Masks Still Recommended In These NY Counties On Monday, Feb. 28, Hoch…
Missing Carlstadt Man Found Missing Carlstadt Man Found
Missing Carlstadt Man Found A hearing-impaired Carlstadt man who’d gone missing nearly two weeks ago was found at University Hospital in Newark, authorities confirmed. Carlstadt detectives found James Dugan II on Tuesday, Feb. 8, while checking area hospitals, Deputy Police Chief Thomas Cox said Wednesday. "Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart, for all you have done for my brother and my family," his sister, Sarah, posted on Facebook. "So many people have reached out to offer love and support. We are so grateful and relieved. Thank you so so so so so much." Tattoos and facial recognition helped identify Dugan, …
NY Styrofoam Ban Takes Effect Jan. 1: Here's What To Know NY Styrofoam Ban Takes Effect Jan. 1: Here's What To Know
NY Styrofoam Ban Takes Effect Jan. 1: Here's What To Know New York State's ban on single-use Styrofoam food and beverage containers and packing peanuts will soon take effect. According to the state Department of Environmental Conservatism, the ban on packing peanuts and food and beverage containers made of polystyrene foam, often known by the brand name Styrofoam, will go into effect on Saturday, Jan. 1. The goal of the ban is to help protect the environment, as foam packaging is a major contributor to environmental litter, harming waterways, wildlife and more. Officials said under the new ban, no food service provider or store covered in the lis…
COVID-19: New Deaths Reported, Infections Stay High In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County COVID-19: New Deaths Reported, Infections Stay High In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County
Covid-19: New Deaths Reported, Infections Stay High In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County Seventy-five new COVID-19 fatalities were reported in the past week in Connecticut, which has seen the number of new infections rapidly continue to spread across the state. In the past week, Connecticut hospitals recorded more than six dozen new virus-related deaths, bringing the total as of Thursday, Dec. 23 to 9,077 statewide since the pandemic began in March 2020. The daily positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in Connecticut has been fluctuating in the past week, spiking up to 9.02 percent of those tested on Wednesday, Dec. 22. On Dec. 22, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said th…
COVID-19: Long Island's Number Of Cases, Infection Rate Both Increase Again COVID-19: Long Island's Number Of Cases, Infection Rate Both Increase Again
Covid-19: Long Island's Number Of Cases, Infection Rate Both Increase Again There have now been more than 7,000 COVID-19-related fatalities on Long Island since the pandemic began as the average positive infection rate of those tested for the virus inches closer to 6 percent. Over the weekend, the average seven-day positive infection rate on Long Island continued climbing, from 5.83 percent on Thursday, Dec. 2 to 5.95 percent in the latest update from the state Department of Health on Sunday, Dec. 5. Statewide, the positivity rate dipped slightly,  down to 4.84 percent during the same time period. More than 2,000 new infections were confirmed on Long Island i…
COVID-19: 'This Time, Unlike Last Year, We’re Not Defenseless,' Hochul Says Of New Variant COVID-19: 'This Time, Unlike Last Year, We’re Not Defenseless,' Hochul Says Of New Variant
Covid-19: 'This Time, Unlike Last Year, We’re Not Defenseless,' Hochul Says Of New Variant Gov. Kathy Hochul cautioned that New York is bracing for the new Omicron COVID-19 variant, declaring that the state will be ready for it when it does. Hochul said during a COVID-19 briefing this week that the new variant is being closely monitored by state health officials, including the state testing center at Wadsworth Labs in Albany, and while Omicron is a concern, New York now has more tools to combat it than at the outset of the pandemic in March 2020. Earlier story - COVID-19: First Case Of New Omicron Variant Identified In United States “We’re fully monitoring it - but the diff…
Woman Shot In Broad Daylight At Busy Long Island Intersection Woman Shot In Broad Daylight At Busy Long Island Intersection
Woman Shot In Broad Daylight At Busy Long Island Intersection Police detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in broad daylight at a busy Long Island intersection. A woman, who was a passenger in a vehicle, was shot once in Farmingville at the intersection of Granny Road and Horseblock Road at approximately 2:10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, Suffolk County Police said. The woman, age 24, was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the shooting to contact the Sixth Squad at 631-854-8652 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential. Check …
COVID-19: NY Sees Notable Increase In Vaccination Rates Among Health Care Workers COVID-19: NY Sees Notable Increase In Vaccination Rates Among Health Care Workers
Covid-19: NY Sees Notable Increase In Vaccination Rates Among Health Care Workers COVID-19 vaccination rates among health care workers across New York State increased notably in the weeks leading up to the state's mandate, according to new data released by Gov. Kathy Hochul. In August, the state announced a requirement for staff at hospitals, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, adult care facilities, and other congregate settings to get vaccinated no later than Monday, Sept. 27. Earlier coverage - COVID-19: All NY Health Care Workers Will Be Required To Get Vaccines The day after the deadline, Hochul shared an update about the percentage of health care worker…
COVID-19: CT Positivity Rate Stays Above 3 Percent; New Breakdown By County, Community COVID-19: CT Positivity Rate Stays Above 3 Percent; New Breakdown By County, Community
Covid-19: CT Positivity Rate Stays Above 3 Percent; New Breakdown By County, Community New COVID-19 patients were admitted to Connecticut hospitals as the positive infection rate across the state stayed above 3 percent as the Delta variant surges through the country. The Department of Health reported 13,755 new COVID-19 tests that were administered on Thursday, Aug. 19, resulting in 431 newly confirmed cases for a 3.13 percent positive infection rate. The previous day, the infection rate was at 3.37 percent after spiking to 4.25 percent earlier in the week. Two new COVID-19 patients are now being treated in Connecticut hospitals, bringing the total to 346 across the state. …
COVID-19: All NY Health Care Workers Will Be Required To Get Vaccines COVID-19: All NY Health Care Workers Will Be Required To Get Vaccines
Covid-19: All NY Health Care Workers Will Be Required To Get Vaccines All health care workers in New York State will be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine, with only limited exceptions for those with religious or medical exemptions. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that staff at hospitals, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, adult care, and other congregate settings will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than Monday, Sept. 27. To date, 75 percent of the state’s estimated 450,000 hospital workers, 74 percent of the state’s 30,000 adult care facility workers, and 68 percent of the state’s 145,500 nursing home workers have compl…
Tyson Recalls Millions Of Pounds Of Chicken Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination Tyson Recalls Millions Of Pounds Of Chicken Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Tyson Recalls Millions Of Pounds Of Chicken Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination Tyson Foods has issued a recall for about 8.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat, frozen chicken products because they may be contaminated with Listeria. The brands were produced between Dec. 26, 2020, and April 13, 2021, according to an announcement by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. P-7089” on the product bag or inside the USDA mark of inspection.  The items were shipped nationwide to retailers and institutions, including hospitals, nursing facilities, restaurants, schools, and Department of Defense locat…
COVID-19: CDC Issues Brand-New Guidance On Mask-Wearing Indoors COVID-19: CDC Issues Brand-New Guidance On Mask-Wearing Indoors
Covid-19: CDC Issues Brand-New Guidance On Mask-Wearing Indoors The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is easing indoor mask-wearing guidance for Americans who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. On Thursday afternoon, May 13, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky announced the new guidance at a White House briefing, saying that anyone who has received both shots of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or the one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot can safely stop wearing masks indoors, except under some circumstances. The new guidance calls for continued mask-wearing in more crowded indoor spaces such as on mass transportation, hospitals, prisons, or …
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community Both Nassau and Suffolk counties reported more than 450 new COVID-19 cases in the latest data released by the state, as the positive infection rate rose slightly over the weekend to the highest number in New York. In Suffolk, 552  new infections were confirmed, bringing the total in the county to 167,049 since the pandemic began last year. Nassau reported 453 new cases, as the total hit 153,099. The average seven-day infection rate of those tested for COVID-19 rose from 4.19 percent on Friday, March 5 to 4.28 percent on Sunday, March 7, the highest percentage in New York State. As of …
Three Passengers Hurt In NJ Transit Bus Collision Three Passengers Hurt In NJ Transit Bus Collision
Three Passengers Hurt In NJ Transit Bus Collision A Philadelphia-bound NJ Transit bus was struck by a car in Camden County on Friday, injuring three of its passengers. At approximately 4 p.m., a bus operating on the 404 Line from the Cherry Hill Mall to Philadelphia-6 th Street with six passengers aboard was struck by a car, according to Kate Thompson, a NJ Transit spokeswoman.  The car had been double-parked and was backing up when it made contact with the rear passenger side of the bus near the door, Thompson said. Three passengers requested medical attention, she said. The car's driver did not seek medical treatment. An unconfir…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of CT Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of CT Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of CT Cases By Community After seeing the overall infection rate for Connecticut residents testing positive for COVID-19 climbed above 10 percent, the number has dipped back to nearly 6 percent as the state and country combat the recent surge in new cases. In his latest update, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said that 56,600 COVID-19 tests were administered in Connecticut on Tuesday, Jan. 12, resulting in 3,529 positive cases for a 6.23 percent positive infection rate. The infection rate had jumped to 10.72 percent earlier this week. The latest infection rate is up down 6.33 percent over the weekend and 8.46 perc…
COVID-19: Here Are Number Of Sites Enrolled To Administer Vaccine In Hudson Valley COVID-19: Here Are Number Of Sites Enrolled To Administer Vaccine In Hudson Valley
Covid-19: Here Are Number Of Sites Enrolled To Administer Vaccine In Hudson Valley More than 100 COVID-19 vaccination sites have already been set up in the Hudson Valley, with hundreds more expected to be activated in the region as New York prepares to roll out the vaccine for the general public. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that there are currently 105 vaccination sites active on Long Island, with a total of 713 expected by the time the vaccine is ready for wide dissemination. To date, 3,762 providers have applied and been approved by the state to serve as vaccination sites with 636 locations are now activated and permitted to begin vaccinating eligible New Yorkers, w…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees 1,200-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees 1,200-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees 1,200-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County The Hudson Valley saw more than 1,200 new COVID-19 infections, according to information released by state health officials on Saturday, Dec. 26. There are currently 792 patients hospitalized with COVID in the Hudson Valley, with 35 percent of hospital beds available in the region's seven counties. A total of 379 of 681 ICU beds are occupied, with 41 percent available. The positive testing rates for the last five days in the Hudson Valley are as follows: Monday, Dec. 21: 6.29 percent Tuesday, Dec. 22: 6.31 percent Wednesday, Dec. 23: 6.22 percent Thursday, De…
COVID-19: Cuomo Issues New Warning About Possible Business Shutdowns Due To Spread COVID-19: Cuomo Issues New Warning About Possible Business Shutdowns Due To Spread
Covid-19: Cuomo Issues New Warning About Possible Business Shutdowns Due To Spread New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is treading cautiously and warning that some businesses could face new shutdowns if projections regarding the spread of COVID-19 prove true. In one month, projections have shown that there could be as many as 11,000 more COVID-19 patients hospitalized - double the current number - in New York hospitals, Cuomo said, with 3,500 more potential virus-related deaths. “This is what we’re looking at, and it could overwhelm some regions by January," Cuomo said during a COVID-19 briefing on Monday, Dec. 14. That’s the trajectory. “We’ve heard from people who are concerned…
COVID-19: NY State Unveils Framework For Distribution When Vaccine Becomes Available COVID-19: NY State Unveils Framework For Distribution When Vaccine Becomes Available
Covid-19: NY State Unveils Framework For Distribution When Vaccine Becomes Available A vaccine for COVID-19 is likely weeks or months away from being approved, but New York State now has a plan for when it is. The NYS Department of Health released a draft COVID-19 Vaccination Administration Program on Sunday, Oct. 18. It provides an initial framework for ensuring the safe and effective distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine in New York. It was developed in consultation with clinical and public health experts and includes partnerships with local departments of health, community partners and organizations, and the federal government. "Given the many unknowns at this point …
COVID-19: Westchester Family's 'Bake Back' Effort Becomes Nationwide Movement COVID-19: Westchester Family's 'Bake Back' Effort Becomes Nationwide Movement
Covid-19: Westchester Family's 'Bake Back' Effort Becomes Nationwide Movement A family is "Baking America Great Again," with its “Bake Back America” campaign designed to spread random acts of kindness for essential workers and first responders during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Westchester County residents' initiative has not only caught on in the region, but it's become a national movement. Last month, 16-year-old Scarsdale resident Brianna Subin, and her teenage brother Benjamin, delivered homemade baked goods to area first responders to thank them for their work during the pandemic. Not satisfied, the Subin family took “Bake Back America” …