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06.07.2021 Business

Soaring down Bootleggers Run and more once again as Splish Splash reopens

Amid the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic late last spring, the operators of Splish Splash in Riverhead held onto hope that conditions would improve to allow the water park to...

06.07.2021 COVID-19

Cuomo: Local schools can now lift mask mandates, but only for outdoor activities

Following several days of mixed messaging and mass confusion among school communities across the state, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday morning that local school districts will be given individual...

05.26.2021 COVID-19

In newest vaccine incentive, students could receive a full ride to college

The state’s latest vaccine incentive could save future college students — and their parents — a whole lot of dough. During a briefing Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the...

05.24.2021 COVID-19

Latest vaccination initiative features free two-day pass to any New York State park

Continuing the push to vaccinate New Yorkers against COVID-19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a new initiative on Monday dubbed ‘Shot in the Park’ that allows residents to receive a...

05.17.2021 COVID-19

‘We’re saying let’s open’: New York adopts CDC guidance to ease mask restrictions

New York will adopt the updated guidance on masks and social distancing announced last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the updated...

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05.13.2021 COVID-19

CDC says fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks in most settings

In a major breakthrough in the long fight against COVID-19, fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask when participating in either indoor or outdoor activities — whether...

05.05.2021 COVID-19

Residents can receive free drink at participating businesses after getting COVID-19 shot in May

Get a vaccine, receive a free drink. As part of the county’s effort to boost vaccination numbers, any resident age 21 or older who receives the COVID-19 vaccine at...

05.03.2021 Business

Governor announces ‘major reopening’ set for May 19, although caveats remain

Most capacity restrictions for businesses such as retail stores and restaurants will be lifted May 19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday in announcing a “major reopening of economic activity.”...

04.29.2021 COVID-19

County to open up walk-ins at certain vaccination sites

Walk-ins to receive the COVID-19 vaccine will be accepted beginning 3 p.m. Thursday at the county run site at Suffolk County Community College in Selden, beginning the expansion of...

04.28.2021 COVID-19

Restaurant curfews, food-with-alcohol rule coming to an end

Going out for drinks? Soon, New Yorkers will no longer be required to order food with alcohol purchases while dining out. Lawmakers voted Wednesday to repeal the mandate, which...

04.27.2021 COVID-19

Governor says New York will adopt latest CDC guidelines easing outdoor mask advice for vaccinated people

Fully vaccinated people are no longer required to wear a mask outside, except in certain crowded situations or venues, according to the latest guidance announced Tuesday by the Centers...

04.27.2021 COVID-19

County launches commercial fishing survey for industry hit hard by COVID-19

On Monday, Suffolk County released a Long Island Commercial Fishing Survey, which aims to help the county develop an up-to-date profile of Long Island’s commercial fishing industry. Commercial fishing...

04.21.2021 COVID-19

Farm workers vaccinated during pop-up at Raphael

A van parked along a North Fork farm field or at one of the area’s winery tasting rooms may seem unlikely places to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, but both...

04.19.2021 COVID-19

PBMC launches new website for COVID-19 vaccine appointments

As vaccination efforts continue to ramp up across the region, Peconic Bay Medical Center recently launched a new COVID-19 Vaccination page with links to appointments at multiple locations, including...

04.17.2021 COVID-19

Dealing with dementia in age of COVID-19

Dealing with dementia, whether it’s the result of Alzheimer’s or another cause, is enough of a challenge in ordinary times. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenge is even greater...

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