Katie Morosky
Health
New York’s health insurance enrollment now open through August 15
New York has extended its special health insurance enrollment period an additional 30 days, through August 15.
Health
Safely dispose of medications and household chemicals at Saturday’s drive-thru ‘take-back’ event
Riverhead CAP and Riverhead Police Department are hosting a drive-thru take-back day at the Riverhead Highway Yard on Osborn Avenue Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Health
New York will allow some schools to reopen with masks, temperature checks and other restrictions this fall
New York State will allow schools in regions with low infection rates to bring students back to the classroom this fall, with a number of restrictions.
Business
Local gym owners join class-action lawsuit against state, challenging extended closure
Local gym owners have signed onto a class-action lawsuit against New York State, challenging the governor's decision to keep gyms closed in Phase Four.
Weather
Tropical storm warning issued for Long Island as Fay forms along coast
A tropical storm warning is now in effect for Long Island and New York City after Tropical Storm Fay formed off the North Carolina coast this afternoon.
Weather
Tropical system could bring heavy rain and wind gusts to Long Island Friday and Saturday
A tropical system could bring heavy rain and winds to Long Island and the metro area this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Business
Indoor shopping malls can reopen Friday on Long Island, Cuomo says
Indoor shopping malls can now reopen Friday in regions that have already entered Phase Four - including Long Island, which entered Phase 4 today.
Business
More than 1,450 businesses across the North Fork received paycheck protection loans totaling at least $78 million
More than 1,450 local businesses and nonprofit organizations across the North Fork obtained Paycheck Protection Program loans from the Small Business Administration...
Health
New York adds Delaware, Kansas and Oklahoma to two-week quarantine order
Travelers from Delaware, Kansas and Oklahoma are now required to self-quarantine for 14 days after arriving in New York, bringing the total number of states in New York’s COVID-19 travel advisory to 19.
Health
New York imposes quarantine on anyone traveling from COVID hotspots, including Florida, Carolinas and Texas
The state will impose a quarantine on states with spiking coronavirus infections, including New York residents traveling back home.