Long Island measles outbreak unlikely after child tests positive, health officials say
The measles vaccination rate on Long Island should help keep the spread of the disease at bay, health officials say. This ...
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Privacy concerns in Hempstead school bus tickets lawsuit
The Town of Hempstead’s school bus camera enforcement program is under legal scrutiny, as a class-action lawsuit claims the ...
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Massapequa’s Hall of Fame: meet the notable faces who made their mark
Massapequa, a small but mighty town, has produced a surprising number of influential figures in entertainment, sports and ...
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New York public health update: Fentanyl overdoses, bird flu on Long Island, changes to mental health laws
Here’s some public health news that New Yorkers can use– from the latest bird flu confirmation in the state, to a look into ...
ICE director Tom Homan's visit to Albany highlights divide on deportations
Tom Homan, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), rallied with Republicans at the Capitol, ...
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Library program will explore the centuries-long connections between Ireland and Cuba
Riverhead resident John McAuliff will tell the story of the “special bond” between Ireland and Cuba Sunday afternoon during a ...
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First Measles Case Reported on Long Island in 2025, Unvaccinated Suffolk County Child Identified as Patient
New York confirms a measles case in an unvaccinated Suffolk County child, prompting health warnings and calls for ...
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Long Island nurses cancel strike at Northwell’s South Shore University Hospital
More than 900 nurses at Northwell’s South Shore University Hospital canceled a planned strike after reaching a tentative ...
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What health experts have learned from the COVID pandemic 5 years later
From the long lines for testing, to turning New York's Central Park into a makeshift field hospital, the horrors of the ...
Chalkbeat6h
Long Island measles case reported, possible public exposure at Queens hospital
A measles case in an unvaccinated child has been confirmed on Long Island. The announcement follows two cases of measles ...
Long Island reports first measles case of 2025, health officials say
New York’s first case of measles outside of New York City this year has been confirmed, according to the state Department of Health. The patient is reported to be less than five years old and a ...
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This Budget Airline Just Added 13 New Routes Including the Bahamas—and Fares Start at $39
Avelo Airlines, a low-cost airline, announced 13 new routes and three new destinations for its network, including Nassau, Bahamas, Grand Rapids, and Long Island.