Brentwood, NY
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COVID-19: Vaccine Eligibility Expanded To New Group Of NYers COVID-19: Vaccine Eligibility Expanded To New Group Of NYers
Covid-19: Vaccine Eligibility Expanded To New Group Of NYers More New Yorkers will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine this week as the state prepares for an increased allocation of doses from the federal government. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced in an appearance in Westchester that beginning on Tuesday, March 23, all New Yorkers 50 years old and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, joining first responders, workers deemed essential, long-term care facility residents, and employees. “We are dropping the age as we are vaccinating more people,” Cuomo said at Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon on Monday, March 21. “So tomorro…

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by Zak Failla
Torrington, CT
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COVID-19: Connecticut Accelerating Age-Based Vaccination Rollout COVID-19: Connecticut Accelerating Age-Based Vaccination Rollout
Covid-19: Connecticut Accelerating Age-Based Vaccination Rollout With Connecticut expecting a new influx of COVID-19 vaccines from the federal government, Gov. Ned Lamont is now saying the state will be accelerating its vaccination rollout. Lamont announced on Monday, March 15 that in an effort to proceed on a quicker schedule than originally planned, the state was revising its schedule for different age groups. Originally, the plan was to make the vaccine available to all residents over the age of 16 by Monday, May 3, though with the Biden administration distributing more doses, Lamont is moving up the timetable for who is eligible. Now, beginning on F…

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by Zak Failla
Brookfield, CT
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COVID-19: White House Weighs In On CT's New, Age-Based Rollout Program COVID-19: White House Weighs In On CT's New, Age-Based Rollout Program
Covid-19: White House Weighs In On CT's New, Age-Based Rollout Program The White House has weighed in on Connecticut’s plan to move forward with an age-based eligibility approach to rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine. This week, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced that the state has a plan for the vaccine that will involve inoculating residents based on their age, though the federal government is still recommending prioritizing those with pre-existing conditions and frontline essential workers. Original story - COVID-19: Here Are New Vaccination Target Dates For All Age Groups Through Spring “We make recommendations at the federal level for a reason because …

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by Zak Failla
White Plains, NY
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COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Update On Hudson Valley Cases, Hospitalizations COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Update On Hudson Valley Cases, Hospitalizations
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Update On Hudson Valley Cases, Hospitalizations The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley is slowly dropping following a post-holiday surge of the virus throughout the region. In the Hudson Valley, the state Department of Health reported that the seven-day positive infection rate in those tested for COVID-19 in the Hudson Valley has dropped over the past five days:  Saturday, Jan. 23: 6.85 percent; Sunday, Jan. 24: 6.77 percent; Monday, Jan. 25: 6.84 percent; Tuesday, Jan. 26: 6.70 percent; Wednesday, Jan. 27: 6.49 percent. The statewide average is down to 5.52 percent after beginning at 5.99 percent during that sam…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Update On Long Island Cases, Hospitalizations COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Update On Long Island Cases, Hospitalizations
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Update On Long Island Cases, Hospitalizations Both Nassau and Suffolk saw more than 1,200 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases, though the positive infection rate on Long Island is slowly dropping following a post-holiday peak. The state Department of Health was reporting 1,301 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk, with another 1,251 in Nassau, bringing the total on Long Island to 2,552 newly infected parties. A total of 140,113 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Suffolk since the pandemic began last year, while 125,370 have been reported in Nassau. In the past four days, Long Island has seen the average seven-day positive infection rate drop fr…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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COVID-19: Task Force Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx To Step Down Following Holiday Travel Fallout COVID-19: Task Force Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx To Step Down Following Holiday Travel Fallout
Covid-19: Task Force Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx To Step Down Following Holiday Travel Fallout The coordinator of the White House COVID-19 response is planning to retire once the transition to President-elect Joe Biden is complete next month following a firestorm of controversy after she apparently violated the CDC's guidelines for travel. Dr. Deborah Birx, who has been one of the public faces in the fight against the virus, announced on Tuesday, Dec. 22 in an interview with Newsy that she was planning to step down from her position, though no specific timeline was provided for her retirement. The announcement comes days after it was reported that Birx ignored federal health official…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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COVID-19: Here's When To Expect Second Stimulus Check To Arrive COVID-19: Here's When To Expect Second Stimulus Check To Arrive
Covid-19: Here's When To Expect Second Stimulus Check To Arrive Relief is on the way for Americans financially strapped during the COVID-19 crisis. Congressional leaders unveiled on Sunday, Dec. 20 an approximately $900 billion stimulus deal that will provide Americans that qualify direct payments of $600 to help offset the hardships caused during the pandemic. The $600 is half of what was directed during the first round of stimulus checks earlier this year. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin told CNBC on Monday that the checks could be in Americans’ bank accounts in a matter of just a few days for those who have direct deposit info on file with the IRS.…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Politics
Ex-Aide Now Says Cuomo 'Sexually Harassed Me For Years,' Adding 'Many Saw It, And Watched' Ex-Aide Now Says Cuomo 'Sexually Harassed Me For Years,' Adding 'Many Saw It, And Watched'
Ex-Aide Now Says Cuomo 'Sexually Harassed Me For Years,' Adding 'Many Saw It, And Watched' This story has been updated with a response from the governor's office. A former aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo who last week cited “the most toxic team environment” during her time on the job is now accusing Cuomo of sexual harassment. Lindsey Boylan, a candidate for Congress in 2020 and for Manhattan Borough president in 2021, took to social media to make the new allegations against her former boss in a series of tweets on Sunday, Dec. 13. "Yes, @NYGovCuomo sexually harassed me for years," Boylan wrote in a Tweet @LindseyBoylan. "Many saw it, and watched. "I could never anticipate …

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by Joe Lombardi
Mount Pleasant, NY
Politics
Maloney Elected Chair Of Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Maloney Elected Chair Of Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Maloney Elected Chair Of Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Hudson Valley lawmaker Sean Patrick Maloney has been chosen as the Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). Maloney, 54, who represents the 18th Congressional District - which includes parts of Orange, Putnam, Westchester, and Dutchess counties - was chosen to lead the House Democrats’ campaign arm through the midterms during a pivotal time for the party. Maloney was chosen over California Rep. Tony Cardenas to succeed Cheri Bustos, who stepped down as Chair last month. Maloney was nominated to be the Chair by Rep. Linda Sanchez in California and seconded by Texas R…

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by Zak Failla