Health
Nursing home coronavirus infections came from workforce, not hospital admissions, N.Y. State health department says
The report released Monday concludes that infections among nursing home staff and transmission of the virus from staff to residents played the predominant role in the spread of the virus and fatalities among nursing home residents — not hospital admissions.
News
Governor sets July 28 school budget revote date
The governor's executive order scheduling the July 28 revote date was issued Friday evening on a holiday weekend and gives school districts until Tuesday to mail out postcard notices of the election and budget hearing date to all residents
Weather
Health advisory in effect again Monday for ground-level ozone, air quality index of 140 expected
Use caution outdoors today. The air quality index on Long Island is forecast to reach 140, unhealthy for young children, people with respiratory disease such as asthma, and people who exercise or do vigorous work outdoors. Also, the UV index will be very high today.
News
With new infection and fatality numbers down, Long Island is set to enter Phase Four on Wednesday
Reopening progress on Long Island has not resulted in a spike in any of the indicators public health officials continue to closely monitor. The region’s coronavirus infection numbers continue to look good, with a .8% infection rate yesterday and is set to enter Phase Four Wednesday.
Weather
Air quality health advisory for ozone in effect today for Long Island and NYC metro region
Environmental and health officials have issued an air quality health advisory for Long Island and the New York City metro region today from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. The pollutant of concern is ozone.
Community News
A (sort of) different Fourth of July: lots of traffic, shoppers, barbecues and illegal fireworks
There were no official fireworks shows, which were canceled due to the large crowds these events typically draw. But there were plenty of illegal fireworks lighting up the after-dark skies from one end of town to the other, delighting some residents and annoying others.
News
Bail reform rollbacks take effect
A rollback of controversial changes to State Criminal Procedure Law took effect on Thursday, restoring discretion in trial court judges to impose cash bail in a wider variety of criminal cases.
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We hold these truths to be self-evident…
Full text of the Declaration of Independence from the National Archives
Breaking News
Suffolk cops warn of counterfeit oxycodone pills that contain fentanyl
The counterfeit pills bear the markings of 30 mg oxycodone and may not be distinguishable from authentic prescription oxycodone, police said. Ingestion of fentanyl may result in overdose and death.
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A vision for the future of Main Street: what the planned town square might look like
Check out these 19 architect's renderings showing possible versions of a town square connecting Main Street to the riverfront.