CDC: Heart inflammation in young males higher than expected after COVID-19 vaccine

The CDC said reports of heart inflammation after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in male teens and young adults are higher than expected.

FDA advisor says it’s ‘silly’ not to vaccinate children for COVID-19

Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and advisor to the FDA said it’s “silly” not to vaccinate children against COVID-19 during a vaccine advisory committee.

Some Long Island families say students should take off masks in school

Some parents and students are upset that the Smithtown District is continuing to follow New York's directive which states that kids still need to wear masks inside school buildings but can take them off outside.

As air travel rebounds, TSA faces shortage of security officers

Some of the largest airports in the U.S. are short-staffed by as many as 100 TSA officers each, according to a memo.

Studies suggest serious COVID-19 infection can lead to diabetes

Two recent studies suggest the virus that causes COVID-19 can target and damage the body’s cells that produce insulin, a vital hormone that regulates blood sugar in the body.

COVID-19 vaccines: Biden asks world leaders to join US in donating doses

President Joe Biden is calling on global leaders to follow his lead in sharing coronavirus vaccines with struggling nations around the world.

US weekly unemployment claims fall to 376,000, sixth straight drop

The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly from pandemic woes.

NYC herd immunity in jeopardy as 5 million vaccine goal not likely

Mayor Bill de Blasio is conceding that he will likely fall short of his initial goal of five million New Yorkers vaccinated by the end of June, but not by much.

Backlog of weddings creates a supply shortage

With less than two weeks until her wedding day, Jazlyn Amador learned the six bridesmaids' dresses she ordered won't be arriving in time or at all.

Delta variant cases rise in US, world amid COVID-19 vaccination push

World leaders and medical officials are pleading for more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid reports of the highly contagious Delta variant driving up cases around the world.

Pfizer COVID vaccine trial enrolling children up to 11 years old

The trial will enroll about 4,500 participants worldwide. And there is still room for participants to enroll at Stony Brook.

NY will lift more virus rules if 70% of adults get vaccine shot

New York will lift more COVID-19 rules once 70% of adults have at least one shot of a COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. He said he hoped his state could reach that in days.

NY ends indoor mask mandate in schools, camps but not NYC

The New York City Department of Education says that the city will continue to require masks inside public schools.

Trump demands 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, debt cancellation, and $10T in reparations for COVID-19

Trump also reiterated unproven claims regarding the integrity of the 2020 election – comments that resulted in Trump’s two-year ban from Facebook. "They say they may allow me back in two years," Trump said. Adding, "I’m not too interested in that."

Fans return to Long Island for Belmont Stakes

The 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes is expected to bring millions of dollars to local businesses.

US economy shows growth despite lacking enough workers, supplies

Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.