Influenza season has hit the nation early and hard, prompting N.Y. Gov. Cuomo to declare a public health emergency yesterday. See story. Health officials are urging all people over the age of six months to get a flu shot. What about you? Have you had a flu shot? If not, do you plan to get one?

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Denise is a veteran local reporter, editor and attorney. Her work has been recognized with numerous journalism awards, including investigative reporting and writer of the year awards from the N.Y. Press Association. She was also honored in 2020 with a NY State Senate Woman of Distinction Award for her trailblazing work in local online news. She is a founder, owner and co-publisher of this website. Email Denise.