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State: more monkeypox vaccines are on the way
East Farmingdale, NY- New York State health officials said Tuesday that more monkeypox vaccines are on the way. Governor Kathy Hochul said the third installment of the JYNNEOS vaccine from the federal government “will help us reach and protect more people, and we will continue to work around the clock to secure more vaccines, expand testing capacity,…
Inflation weighs on back-to-school buying for many families
NEW YORK (AP) — This back-to-school shopping season, parents are focusing on the basics while also trading down to cheaper stores as surging inflation takes a toll on their household budgets. That is particularly true for parents in the low to middle income bracket. Last week, Walmart noted higher prices on gas and food are…
Alex Jones concedes Sandy Hook attack was ‘100% real’
(AP) — Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones says he now understands he was irresponsible to declare the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre a hoax, and he now believes it was “100% real.” The jury in Austin, Texas, began deliberating Wednesday how much the conspiracy theorist and Infowars host owes the parents of one of the children…
Alex Jones concedes Sandy Hook attack was ‘100% real’
(AP) — Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones says he now understands he was irresponsible to declare the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre a hoax, and he now believes it was “100% real.” The jury in Austin, Texas, began deliberating Wednesday how much the conspiracy theorist and Infowars host owes the parents of one of the children…
Russian prosecutors seek 9 1/2-year sentence for Griner
KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — Russian prosecutors have asked a court outside Moscow to sentence American basketball star Brittney Griner to 9 1/2 years in prison on cannabis possession charges. Closing arguments in Griner’s trial are taking place Thursday, nearly six months after her arrest at a Moscow airport and subsequent detention. Although a conviction appears…
Feds hit airlines about delays, seek reimbursement for flyers
(AP) — The Transportation Department is thinking of requiring the airlines to offer flyers refunds if their flight schedule changes significantly — or if their airline makes major changes to their itinerary. The proposed rules announced yesterday would force carriers to give refunds if their departure or arrival time changes by three hours or more…
Killer of Nicki Minaj’s father sentenced to jail
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) – The driver of a vehicle that hit and killed the father of rapper Nicki Minaj has been sentenced to a year in jail. Charles Polevich also has been ordered to pay a $5,000 fine and had his driver’s license suspended for six months for running down Robert Maraj as he walked…
Long Island cooling center location information
East Farmingdale, NY- As temperatures soar across Long Island, experts say keeping cool and hydrated should be a priority for everyone in including children, the elderly and pets. For the daily Air Quality Index for New York State click here, or call 1-800-535-1345. Cooling center locations in Nassau County, click here. For the Town of…
Senate approves bill to aid vets exposed to toxic burn pits
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk, and he says he is looking forward to signing it into law so…
SCWA issues Water Emergency in 4 Suffolk towns
East Farmingdale, NY- The Suffolk County Water Authority announced Tuesday they were asking residents in four Suffolk County towns, to limit water usage due to the recent drought. The SCWA issued a Stage One Water Emergency for the towns of Southampton, Shelter Island, Southold and East Hampton. SCWA says under the Water Emergency residents must…
Even simple exercise may help aging brain, study hints
UNDATED (AP) – New research hints that even simple exercise just might help seniors with mild memory problems. While physical activity helps keep healthy brains fit, it’s not clear how much it helps once memory starts to slide. The U.S. study compared sedentary older adults assigned aerobic exercises or a simple stretching routine, along with…
Heat Advisory issued for Thursday through Friday
East Farmingdale, NY- Get ready for sweltering hot temperatures to blanket Long Island. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Nassau and Suffolk Counties in effect Thursday at 11am through Friday at 8pm. NWS says heat index values, are expected to reach between 95-104 on Thursday and between 95-100 on Friday. Experts…