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Harrison, NY
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Covid-
19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Westchester Cases By Community
There was at least one new COVID-19 case reported in each of Westchester's 43 municipalities as the number of new cases continues to spike. According to the county Department of Health, there were 425 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases as the numbers continue skewing in the wrong direction. There are currently approximately 5,000 active COVID-19 cases in Westchester, up from 3,515 a week ago, 2,252 two weeks ago, and 1,513 cases three weeks ago. "The positivity rate keeps going up, which means the number of people going to hospitals goes up ... which means the number in Intensive Care goes up …
Mahopac, NY
Your Community
Covid-
19: High School In Area Goes Remote After Positive Case
Another area school has returned to remote learning due to another positive case of COVID-19. John Jay High School in East Fishkill is closed for in-person instruction on Tuesday, Nov. 24, and remain so until after the Thanksgiving holiday break, school officials said. A notice will be sent to parents by Sunday, Nov. 29, to determine if the school can return to its hybrid learning plan, officials said. The infected person has not been in the school since Thursday, Nov. 19, and is currently in isolation per the guidance of the Dutchess County Health Department. The latest case is not relat…
Massapequa, NY
Breaking News
Covid-
19: Detailed Maps Released For Newly Added Long Island Cluster Zones
Coverage area maps of the four new COVID-19 “yellow zone” micro-clusters on Long Island have been released by the state as the battle against the virus continues. On Monday, Nov. 23, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced two clusters each in both Nassau and Suffolk (see above) that have seen positive infection rates peaking. The new yellow zones are Hampton Bays, with a 5.13 percent positivity rate, and Riverhead, with a 4.60 positive positivity rate in Suffolk, and Great Neck, with a 4.77 percent positivity rate, and Massapequa Park, with a 3.9 percent positivity rate in Nassau County. Suff…
Brookfield, CT
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CT State Police Prepares For Thanksgiving Week Enforcement
Although many residents are reconsidering typical Thanksgiving gatherings in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, state troopers in Connecticut still plan to heighten patrols over the holiday, targeting aggressive and drunk drivers. State Police said they arrested 52 drivers for driving while intoxicated over Thanksgiving weekend in 2019 and ticketed 385 drivers for speeding. In total, 593 accidents were investigated, two of which involved fatalities. “Whether you’re traveling three miles, 30 miles or 60 miles, we ask that all drivers prepare for their trip by allowing enough time to…
Massapequa, NY
Your Community
Covid-
19: Here's Percentage Of NY Residents Planning To Travel Over Thanksgiving
A much smaller percentage of New York residents intend to travel on Thanksgiving due to the risk of spreading COVID-19 but a sizeable group will still attend gatherings outside their own home, according to a brand-new poll. The poll was conducted by Moovit, a company that compiles location data from millions of mobile phone users. Based on a study of 1,500 Moovit users, 23 percent of New Yorkers intend to attend a Thanksgiving celebration outside their own home, compared to 40 percent in 2019. Almost one-fifth of those polled, or 18 percent, had yet to decide whether they will travel…
Massapequa, NY
Weather
Brand-New Forecasts Released For Thanksgiving Eve, Day
Because of the raging COVID-19 pandemic, traditional Thanksgiving gatherings will be very different this year, with more people than ever staying home for the holiday. For those hoping conditions on Thanksgiving Day would be both warm and dry enough to hold a small gathering outdoors, brand-new just-forecasts released reveal that may not be possible in this region for much of the day. Here's a day-by-day look at what to expect through Black Friday, according to the latest outlook from the National Weather Service: Tuesday, Nov. 24: Skies will become mostly sunny on a cool, brisk day with a…
Brentwood, NY
Breaking News
Covid-
19: Suffolk Sheriff's Office Says It Won't Enforce 10-Person Limit For Gatherings
When it comes to friends and families coming to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office won’t be standing in the way of large gatherings. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an Executive Order that limited indoor gatherings in a private residence to no more than 10 people, which went into effect on Friday, Nov. 13, throwing disarray into many Thanksgiving plans. Related story - COVID-19: Two Long Island Businesses Cited For Overcrowding In response, Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon, Jr. joined several other law enforcement agencies in…
Springfield, MA
Breaking News
Thanksgiving Cancelled? Tips For A Safer Celebration During
Covid-
19
Thanksgiving can carry on this year, despite a surge in COVID-19 infections, but for celebrations to be safe, Massachusetts and the Centers for Disease Control have some suggestions. For starters, the CDC would prefer if everyone stayed home this Thanksgiving and had virtual feasts via Zoom with friends and family. But recognizing many people are going to see their loved ones on Thanksgiving, the CDC offered advice. In a new public information blast, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reminded Bay State residents that: - No more than 10 people can attend a private indoor party,…
Massapequa, NY
Breaking News
Covid-
19: Four Long Island Yellow Cluster Zones Added
Click here for an updated story - COVID-19: Detailed Maps Released For Newly Added Long Island Cluster Zones New communities on Long Island have been designated as COVID-19 “yellow zone” micro-clusters after seeing a spike in positive infection rates among those tested. During a COVID-19 briefing on Monday, Nov. 23, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo added four new micro-clusters to the state’s growing list - two each in Nassau and Suffolk counties. The new yellow zones are Hampton Bays, with a 5.13 percent positivity rate, and Riverhead, with a 4.60 positive positivity rate in Suffolk, a…
Newark, NJ
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10-Day Stay Home Order Issued In Newark
A 10-day stay-at-home order has been issued in Newark. The advisory will take effect the day before Thanksgiving, a period during which residents are urged. by Mayor Ras J. Baraka to get tested for COVID-19. Some streets in the Ironbound District will be closed to non-residents from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday for curfew enforcement. Proof of residency will be required for that particular zip code. All non-essential stores including corner stores, barber shops, gyms and salons are advised to close from Nov. 25 to Dec. 4. We are urging all Newark residents and businesses to f…
Mahopac, NY
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Covid-
19: 'Use Your Best Judgment' On Thanksgiving Gatherings, Putnam Sheriff Says
When it comes to friends and families gathering to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley is only asking that hosts take proper precautions and “use their own best judgment” to avoid the spread of COVID-19. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an Executive Order that limited indoor gatherings in a private residence to no more than 10 people, which went into effect on Friday, Nov. 13, throwing disarray into many Thanksgiving plans. In response, there was some defiance and backlash, with some upstate sheriffs proclaiming that they would no…
Amherst, MA
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Massachusetts Among Safest States To Celebrate Thanksgiving
Whether you plan to attend a gathering or not, a new study says Massachusetts is one of the safest states in the country in which to celebrate Thanksgiving. Massachusetts was among the top 10 safest states to spend Thanksgiving during the COVID-19 pandemic - ranked No. 7 overall. The safest place in the U.S. to enjoy Thanksgiving is Vermont. The study was done by WalletHub, an online financial service provider, and compares all 50 states on metrics that include the state’s response to COVID-19, virus incident rates, deaths-related to COVID-19 per capita, crime rate, and fatal November drivi…
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