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Kingston, NY
News
Woman In Late 30s Confirmed As First Positive Case Of Coronavirus In New York
Click here for an updated story: Westchester Man Confirmed As Second Positive Case Of Coronavirus In New York The first case of coronavirus has been confirmed in New York State. "This evening we learned of the first positive case of novel coronavirus — or COVID-19 — in New York State," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Sunday evening, March 1. "The patient, a woman in her late 30s, contracted the virus while traveling abroad in Iran, and is currently isolated in her home." Her condition is not life-threatening and she has self-quarantined at her Manhattan home since returning from Iran, autho…
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Authorities Investigate Crown
Juul
Of Vaping
New Jersey authorities are aggressively investigating the marketing and sales practices of JUUL Labs, the state’s top cop said Tuesday. A 39-state coalition is investigating “JUUL’s targeting of the youth market, as well as the company’s claims regarding nicotine content and statements regarding the risks, safety and effectiveness of e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation device,” New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. “As a father myself, I am deeply troubled by the soaring popularity among young people of vaping products in general and of JUUL’s products in particular,” Grewal s…
White Plains, NY
News
Westchester Resident Placed In Isolation After Possible Coronavirus Exposure
A Westchester resident was transported from New York City to a county facility for isolation after possible overseas exposure to the Novel Coronavirus on Monday, Feb. 10. The patient has tested negative for the virus, but must remain isolated until the potential incubation period has passed – per Centers for Disease Control and New York State Department of Health requirements, according to the Westchester County Health Department. The person has cooperated with health officials, who have been closely monitoring the patient's condition. No Westchester residents are at risk …
Hyde Park, NY
News
Three Now Being Tested For Coronavirus In NYC, Health Department Says
Three people in New York City are being tested for coronavirus, the state’s Department of Health announced. The latest patients in New York - one of whom is under 40 and two over the age of 60 - recently returned from a trip to China and developed “fever and cough or shortness of breath without another common cause,” according to the city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Tests for a common cold or flu reportedly came back negative. The tests for potential coronavirus, which are being handled by the Centers for Disease Control, are expected to return in the coming days. “With the b…
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Person Being Tested In NYC For Coronavirus As Boston Reports First Confirmed Case On East Coast
Click here for an updated story: Three Now Being Tested For Coronavirus In NYC, Health Department Says A person in New York City who traveled from China is being tested for coronavirus, the Health Department said. The 40-year-old person, whose gender was not released, is listed as being in stable condition at Bellevue Hospital Center in Manhattan. The person has coughing and other symptoms. "An individual with a travel history to China felt unwell and sought help from a medical provider who promptly contacted the Health Department," NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Bar…
Hackensack, NJ
News
NJ Among States Most Affected By Salmonella Scare At Schools, Hospitals, Hotels
Cut fruit from a Middlesex County factory is the potential source of a salmonella outbreak concentrated in the Northeast, federal authorities said. New Jersey reported a dozen people sickened by Salmonella Javiana – second only behind Delaware (39) and Pennsylvania (34) of the nearly 100 total cases in 11 states. Neighboring New York State had four and Connecticut one. The "Famous Fruit Luau" made by Tailor Cut Produce of North Brunswick wasn’t sold in stores, the FDA and Centers for Disease Control said. The mix -- which includes honeydew melon, cantaloupe, pineapple, and grapes – was “s…
Massapequa, NY
News
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Fruit Sickens 96, Including Five In NY, CT
A recalled fruit mix has been identified as the potential source of a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 96 people, including some in Connecticut and New York. The FDA and the Centers for Disease Control are actively investigating an outbreak of illnesses caused by Salmonella Javiana. According to health officials, epidemiological and traceback evidence indicate that fruit mix with cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, and grapes from Tailor Cut Produce of North Brunswick, New Jersey, is a potential source of this outbreak. Illnesses have been reported in New York (four) and Conn…
Massapequa, NY
News
Pre-Made Salads Recalled Due To Multi-State E. Coli Outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control is warning consumers of a multi-state outbreak of E. coli that’s been tied to pre-made salad kits. The CDC, health and regulatory officials in multiple states are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 infections. As of Monday, Dec. 9, there have been eight reports of infections linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kits. Those subjected to the infection range in age from 21 to 91, with a median age of 32. Among ill people, 63 percent were women. Three of the eight people have been hospitalized,…
Paramus, NJ
Police & Fire
Feds: Northeast Opioid 'Pill Mill' Takedown Nets Paramus Pharmacy Owner, Clifton Surgeon
The arrests of a Paramus pharmacy owner and a Clifton orthopedic surgeon earlier this month by federal agents were part of a massive crackdown involving the distribution of over 3.25 million opioid doses in “pill mill” clinics and doctors’ offices throughout the Northeast, the Justice Department said Thursday. A total of 54 defendants – 15 of them doctors -- have been charged for their roles in submitting nearly $800 million in bogus health insurance claims, the Justice Department said. Others include marketing executives, pharmacists, and the owners and operators of a genetic testing labor…
Stamford, CT
Lifestyle
Two Hospitalized In CT With Vaping Illness Being Reported Across US
As the teen vaping craze ontinues to grow across the country, two cases of severe respiratory illness have been linked to vaping in the state. Nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control says there are currently at least 127 people in 15 states suffering from lung damage and difficulty breathing, linked to vaping. The only thing linking the cases, including the two Connecitcut cases, is that the patients all reported using vaping products that contained either nicotine or THC. “Vaping for both nicotine and marijuana-related products is on the rise in our state and nationally – especially a…
Stony Point, NY
News
Hudson Valley Man Dies From Rare Tick-Borne Disease 'POW'
A Hudson Valley man has died from Powassan virus, a rare and often serious disease spread by infected ticks, health department officials said. This is the first known case of an individual diagnosed with the Powassan virus in New York State this year, the department said. The resident, who lives in Gardiner, had additional underlying health conditions and died earlier this week, said the Ulster County Department of Health. Powassan, known as "POW," is named after Ontario, Canada town where it was identified in a young boy who eventually died from the virus. POW is transmitted by the…
Brookfield, CT
Lifestyle
Back-to-School Strategies For The Whole Family
It’s hard to say goodbye to summer. Heading back into the school routine can create more stress for everyone in the family. Busy schedules, academic pressure, and lack of sleep can raise anxiety levels. Furthermore, we have less time to relax and connect with each other. With that in mind, here are some strategies to ease the transition back into the school year. Build the family’s resilience and positivity. Resilience is our ability to bounce back from difficult events or emotions. The more resilient we are, the more we can handle the stress of the busy school year. Fortunately, there ar…
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