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Torrington, CT
News
Covid-
19: Infection Rate, Hospitalizations Up In CT; Breakdown Of New Cases By County
The number of COVID-19 patients being treated in Connecticut hospitals is back above 200 as the state saw a slight surge of new cases over the weekend. Since Friday, Nov. 5, Connecticut conducted 36,557 COVID-19 cases, resulting in 941 new laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus for a 2.57 percent positive infection rate, up from the previous data released by the state Department of Health. Ten new COVID-19 patients were admitted to Connecticut hospitals, as the number being treated rose back up to 207 after it dipped below 200 for several days the previous week. Since the beginning of the…
Torrington, CT
News
Covid-
19: New Hospitalizations Reported In CT; Latest Case Breakdown By County
There were 11 new COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Connecticut as the daily positive infection rate dropped back below 2 percent. In the latest COVID-19 update released by the state Department of Health on Wednesday, Nov. 3, there were 21,470 tests administered, resulting in 391 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus for a 1.82 percent daily infection rate. The 11 new COVID-19 patients brought the total number hospitalized up to 215 after dropping below 200 a week earlier. Since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, there have been a total of 11.87 million COVID-19 tests adm…
Torrington, CT
News
Covid-
19: CT Hits New Hospitalizations Milestone; Latest Breakdown By County
Connecticut has hit a new milestone in its fight against COVID-19 as the number of patients being treated for the virus dipped below 200 for the first time in months. Eight more patients were discharged from Connecticut hospitals, bringing the total to 194 being treated statewide, marking a new benchmark. In the latest update from the state Department of Health, 20,754 COVID-19 tests were administered in Connecticut on Tuesday, Oct. 26, resulting in 337 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus for a daily positive infection rate of 1.62 percent, up slightly from the previous day. Sinc…
Torrington, CT
News
Covid-
19: Daily Positive Infection Rate Up Near 3 Percent In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases
The daily positive COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut is back on the rise after settling under 2 percent over the weekend. In the latest update released by the state Department of Health, Connecticut was reporting 24,702 new COVID-19 tests were administered on Monday, Oct. 18, resulting in 709 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus for a 2.87 percent positive infection rate, up from 1.83 percent over the weekend. One new COVID-19 patient was admitted to a Connecticut hospital, bringing the total to 248 being treated statewide. Since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, there h…
Springfield, MA
Lifestyle
These Massachusetts Locales Rank Among Top 100 Safest Communities In US
Though violent crimes spiked across the US during the pandemic, some Massachusetts towns ranked among the safest in the country according to a newly released report. Wenham in Essex County was the highest-ranked community in Massachusetts on the top 100 list of safest small towns, boasting a 0.0 crime rate per 1,000 residents, and a rate of 1.5 property crimes. Lewisboro and Sleepy Hollow in New York, Luzerne Township in Pennsylvania, Weiser in Idaho, and the Thet Township in Michigan all tied for the safest small town after reporting zero violent or property crimes last year in a report re…
Massapequa, NY
Business
Pair Of Popular Long Island Bakeries Permanently Close
Customers have been forced to say goodbye to another popular bakery on Long Island after restaurants and other eateries were hit particularly hard by the pandemic. In late August, the owners of the S Prestano Bakery in Selden announced that they would be closing their doors for the final time after four decades serving some of Suffolk County’s most popular bread and pastries. The Middle Country Road bakery had stood for 60 years, involving multiple generations of the Prestano family before it was closed down over the summer. “The decision is bittersweet, but is one that has to be made,” th…
Pelham, NY
News
Hochul Names New State Health Commissioner
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul continues making personnel changes from former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s previous administration, this time with a new health commissioner. Hochul announced that she has chosen longtime healthcare professional Dr. Mary T. Bassett, to take over as the Commissioner of the Department of Health, replacing former top Cuomo aide Howard Zucker, who announced his resignation earlier this month. Original story - New York State Health Commissioner Resigns, Hochul Announces Bassett, who will be stepping down as the director of the François-Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) Center for Health …
Fairfield, CT
Politics
Covid-
19: CT Lawmakers Approve Extension Of Lamont's Emergency Powers
Lawmakers in Connecticut have voted to extend Gov. Ned Lamont’s emergency powers through early next year. The House voted 80 to 60 to extend Lamont's powers, while the Senate voted 18 to 15 on Tuesday, Sept. 28 with three absent to approve the measure. Lamont’s powers, which were put in place at the peak of the pandemic last March, were set to expire on Thursday, Sept. 30 before the lawmakers approved the extension. Earlier story - COVID-19: Here's How Much Longer Lamont Wants Executive Powers Extended Connecticut statutes require the state legislature to approve renewing his executive po…
Worcester, MA
Schools
Five Massachusetts Schools Awarded Blue Ribbon Status
Five schools in Massachusetts have earned top marks in 2021 by being recognized with National Blue Ribbon status. US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced 325 schools across the country were recognized for their overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among students. In Massachusetts, these schools were designated as National Blue Ribbon recipients: John D. Hardy Elementary School in Wellesley (Norfolk County); Josiah Haynes Elementary School in Sudbury (Middlesex County); Northfield Elementary School in Northfield (Franklin County); Weston Middle Sc…
Harrison, NY
Lifestyle
Covid-
19: Brand-New Poll Reveals Who's Most Comfortable Returning To The Office By Age Group
Gen Z is the age group least comfortable returning to the office in the current state of the pandemic, according to a new poll. The Harris Poll separated respondents into categories Gen Z (ages 18 to 24), Millenials (ages 25 to 40), Gen X (ages 41 to 56) and Baby Boomers and older (ages 57 and older). The results found that 33 percent of Gen Z respondents said they would be uncomfortable returning to the office. Millennials were the most comfortable returning to the office, with just 25 percent of respondents saying they would be uncomfortable to return. The poll found that 28 perce…
Brookfield, CT
Politics
Covid-
19: Here's How Much Longer Lamont Wants Executive Powers Extended
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said that he expects to extend his emergency powers for another 90 days as he works with state lawmakers on certain COVID-19 mandates and protocols. With his emergency powers to expire on Thursday, Sept. 30, Lamont said he plans to extend his emergency powers 90 days further, saying that action through the General Assembly “takes too long.” The emergency powers would then be extended through Wednesday, Dec. 29. Lamont previously said that in order to continue issuing COVID-19-related executive orders, he would have to extend his emergency powers past Sept. 30. …
Pleasantville, NY
Lifestyle
Covid-
19: Risk Of 'Monster' Variant Grows With Number Of Cases 10 Times Too High, Fauci Warns
The COVID-19 pandemic may not yet have reared its ugliest head as the number of new infections continues to surge across the US, increasing the chances of a new variant forming even more contagious than the Delta strain, White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci is cautioning. In a new interview with Axios, Fauci said that the COVID-19 infection rate could be unsustainable and is 10 times where it needs to be in order for the pandemic to end. “The endgame is to suppress the virus,” Fauci said. "Right now, we're still in pandemic mode, because we have 160,000 new infections a day. That's no…
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