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COVID-19: $500M New Legoland Location In Hudson Valley Scraps Planned July 4th Opening COVID-19: $500M New Legoland Location In Hudson Valley Scraps Planned July 4th Opening COVID-19: $500M New Legoland Location In Hudson Valley Scraps Planned July 4th Opening
Covid-19: $500M New Legoland Location In Hudson Valley Scraps Planned July 4th Opening The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) isn't only causing havoc with just about every American's life, it's also doing the same to their planned getaways. On Tuesday, March 31, Legoland New York announced that its planned opening for Saturday, July 4 has been delayed until sometime in 2021, due to the pandemic. “Nothing is more important to us than the health, safety, and security of our team, the partners we work with, and the communities we serve,” said Legoland New York Resort divisional director Stephanie Johnson.  Johnson said the pandemic has affected businesses worldwide, and by waiting,…

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by Kathy Reakes
Torrington, CT
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COVID-19: FEMA Approves Major Disaster Declaration For Connecticut COVID-19: FEMA Approves Major Disaster Declaration For Connecticut COVID-19: FEMA Approves Major Disaster Declaration For Connecticut
Covid-19: FEMA Approves Major Disaster Declaration For Connecticut The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Connecticut’s request for a major disaster declaration due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. "This will unlock additional federal assistance programs for Connecticut," Gov. Ned Lamont announced late Sunday morning, March 29. "This is imperative to protecting the health and safety of the people of our state." The approval is for public assistance, meaning that impacted state agencies and municipalities in all eight counties will be reimbursed for 75 percent of the costs associated with their response and emergency protec…

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by Joe Lombardi
Ridgefield, CT
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COVID-19: Fourth Fatality In Ridgefield Confirmed COVID-19: Fourth Fatality In Ridgefield Confirmed COVID-19: Fourth Fatality In Ridgefield Confirmed
Covid-19: Fourth Fatality In Ridgefield Confirmed With the death of another resident at an area senior living facility, the number of positive COVID-19 actives cases in Ridgefield stands at 45. Ridgefield Health Director Ed Briggs, who said the positive cases include residents ranging in age from 19 to 89, bringing the town's total death toll to four. The facility, Ridgefield Crossing on Route 7, said on Friday, March 27, there are 16 residents and six associates who have tested positive.  "These associates, along with all associates who were identified as having high exposure to confirmed COVID-19 cases, have already been outsi…

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by Kathy Reakes
Elizabeth, NJ
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COVID-19: Newark, Morristown, Garwood ShopRite Employees Test Positive COVID-19: Newark, Morristown, Garwood ShopRite Employees Test Positive COVID-19: Newark, Morristown, Garwood ShopRite Employees Test Positive
Covid-19: Newark, Morristown, Garwood ShopRite Employees Test Positive A ShopRite worker in Garwood tested positive for COVID-19, marking the third case among the grocery chain’s employees in the state, officials said. The prior cases were identified among employees at Newark and Morristown stores. The worker is not currently at the location, officials confirmed in a Facebook post, and workers who had close contact with the patient are required to self-quarantine for two weeks. ShopRite is asking customers to wash hands regularly, practice social distancing and refrain from coming into the store if symptoms are present. “The containment of the Coronavirus is…

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by Valerie Musson
Mount Pleasant, NY
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Children's Center In Northern Westchester Closes After Employee Tests COVID-19 Positive Children's Center In Northern Westchester Closes After Employee Tests COVID-19 Positive Children's Center In Northern Westchester Closes After Employee Tests COVID-19 Positive
Children's Center In Northern Westchester Closes After Employee Tests Covid-19 Positive A Northern Westchester children's center has closed until the end of March after an employee tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Ossining Children's Center, located on South Highland Avenue, made the announcement on Facebook following the positive diagnosis. Howard Milbert, the center's executive director, said on Facebook that he understood the post may have been alarming, but it was the fastest way to get the word out. "We made the decision to post the information because we needed to get the information to you as quickly as possible," Milbert said. "The health and …

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by Kathy Reakes
Somers, NY
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COVID-19: NY Archdiocese Catholic Elementary Schools Extend Closures To April 20 COVID-19: NY Archdiocese Catholic Elementary Schools Extend Closures To April 20 COVID-19: NY Archdiocese Catholic Elementary Schools Extend Closures To April 20
Covid-19: NY Archdiocese Catholic Elementary Schools Extend Closures To April 20 The coronavirus crisis has hit the Catholic Church amongst the hardest, with the planned closure of elementary schools in the Archdiocese extended into next month. Michael Deegan, the Superintendent of Catholic Schools announced that elementary schools within the archdiocese will be extending their closure until Monday, April 20to ensure the safety of students, staff, and parents. "Informed by the current CDC guidelines and in consultation with other health professionals, the Health and Safety Task Force of the Office of the Superintendent of Schools made this decision out of concern for th…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
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'We Must Take Additional Action Locally,' Rockland County Exec Says After COVID-19 Fatality 'We Must Take Additional Action Locally,' Rockland County Exec Says After COVID-19 Fatality 'We Must Take Additional Action Locally,' Rockland County Exec Says After COVID-19 Fatality
'We Must Take Additional Action Locally,' Rockland County Exec Says After Covid-19 Fatality Updated story - COVID-19: Rockland To Declare State Of Emergency Just hours after it was announced New York state's second fatality related to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus was a Suffern resident, Rockland County Executive Ed Day said additional safety measures must now be taken. The person who died was 64 years old and "had other significant health problems which were likely contributory to death," Rockland County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Laura Carbone confirmed late Saturday afternoon, March 14. There are now 13 positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Rockland County. …

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by Joe Lombardi
Hackensack, NJ
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COVID-19: No Visitors, With Exceptions, Begins At Hackensack Meridian Hospitals In 6 Counties COVID-19: No Visitors, With Exceptions, Begins At Hackensack Meridian Hospitals In 6 Counties COVID-19: No Visitors, With Exceptions, Begins At Hackensack Meridian Hospitals In 6 Counties
Covid-19: No Visitors, With Exceptions, Begins At Hackensack Meridian Hospitals In 6 Counties Hackensack Meridian Health on Friday will begin prohibiting visitors, with certain exceptions, at its hospitals and nursing and rehab facilities, HMH announced Thursday. Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis for pediatric patients at the Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital in Hackensack and the K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital in Neptune City, as well as at the other hospitals, Hackensack Meridian Health said. Other exceptions include: hospice ambulatory care/same-day surgery (one visitor) maternity/labor and delivery (one visitor) “Once a visitor is approved, they will unde…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Northern Valley, NJ
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SUV Plows Into Entrance Of Old Tappan Mixed-Use Building SUV Plows Into Entrance Of Old Tappan Mixed-Use Building SUV Plows Into Entrance Of Old Tappan Mixed-Use Building
SUV Plows Into Entrance Of Old Tappan Mixed-Use Building A small SUV plowed into an Old Tappan mixed-use building on Friday. The older-model Hyundai continued through a handicapped parking space, mounted a small curb and hit the façade of the Old Tappan Road building between two columns at the entrance. There was no immediate word on the condition of the driver, who responders said was hospitalized. The building didn’t appear structurally compromised. The SUV, which sustained substantial damage, had to be towed. The two-story mini strip mall contains an insurance firm, an investment company, a pizza restaurant, a Chabad teaching center, an acu…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Mount Pleasant, NY
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COVID-19: Staffer Self-Quarantines But Area High School Stays Open COVID-19: Staffer Self-Quarantines But Area High School Stays Open COVID-19: Staffer Self-Quarantines But Area High School Stays Open
Covid-19: Staffer Self-Quarantines But Area High School Stays Open A staff member at a Rockland high school whose children attend one of the Westchester schools closed due to the novel coronavirus outbreak is under self-quarantine, though the school remains, open officials said. South Orangetown Schools Superintendent Robert Pritchard alerted parents to the situation in a letter sent on Thursday, March 5 regarding the staff at Tappan Zee High School. Neither the staff member nor his family has experienced any symptoms. According to Pritchard, the risk to students and staff is minimal and the district was advised to operate normally. All South Orangetown sc…

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by Zak Failla
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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18 Parsippany Hills High School Students, Staff Members Treated In Pepper Spray Incident 18 Parsippany Hills High School Students, Staff Members Treated In Pepper Spray Incident 18 Parsippany Hills High School Students, Staff Members Treated In Pepper Spray Incident
18 Parsippany Hills High School Students, Staff Members Treated In Pepper Spray Incident A student who sprayed pepper spray inside a Parsippany Hills High School classroom caused breathing problems for 18 students and faculty members, police said. A faculty member pulled the fire alarm in response to several people reporting breathing problems around 10 a.m. Thursday morning, Parsippany Police Chief Andrew Miller said. The room was ventilated and all students and faculty were allowed to reenter the building shortly after. It was not clear why the student sprayed pepper spray. The investigation remained ongoing as of Friday evening. The Mount Tabor Fire Department, Par-Troy EM…

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by Cecilia Levine
Pascack Valley, NJ
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Emotionally Disturbed Man Taken To Hospital After Incident In Washington Township Emotionally Disturbed Man Taken To Hospital After Incident In Washington Township Emotionally Disturbed Man Taken To Hospital After Incident In Washington Township
Emotionally Disturbed Man Taken To Hospital After Incident In Washington Township An emotionally disturbed man was transported to a hospital for an evaluation after police were called to a disturbance in Washington Township, responders said.  Township police were joined at a Linwood Avenue home by their colleagues from Westwood and Ridgewood, as well as Bergen County sheriff's officers, among others. Reports that the man was armed with a knife couldn't immediately be confirmed. An ambulance with two officers aboard took him to New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, responders said. At least one officer may have sustained a minor injury, they said. Boyd A. Loving t…

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by Jerry DeMarco