NYC Health Department warns of increased marijuana use among children
The New York City Department of Health has reportedly warned doctors about a concerning increase of youths smoking pot.
The New York City Department of Health has reportedly warned doctors about a concerning increase of youths smoking pot.
Historic Tarrytown Music Hall reopens for performances
After 15 months of darkness, Tarrytown Music Hall, a not-for-profit theater, is raising the curtain. It will feature several performances for vaccinated patrons only.
After 15 months of darkness, Tarrytown Music Hall, a not-for-profit theater, is raising the curtain. It will feature several performances for vaccinated patrons only.
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.
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.
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.
Alzheimer's patients could face copays of $11,500 for new drug, report says
A new $56,000-a-year Alzheimer’s drug would raise Medicare premiums broadly.
A new $56,000-a-year Alzheimer’s drug would raise Medicare premiums broadly.
CDC issues health advisory of increased RSV across southern US
RSV is primarily spread via respiratory droplets when a person coughs or sneezes, and through direct contact with a contaminated surface. RSV can be associated with severe disease in young children and older adults.
RSV is primarily spread via respiratory droplets when a person coughs or sneezes, and through direct contact with a contaminated surface. RSV can be associated with severe disease in young children and older adults.
2 test positive for COVID-19 on 1st fully vaccinated Celebrity cruise
Two people on a fully vaccinated Celebrity Millennium cruise are isolating aboard the ship after testing positive for COVID-19.
Two people on a fully vaccinated Celebrity Millennium cruise are isolating aboard the ship after testing positive for COVID-19.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Some guy in California named Tony is $50K richer because he got vaccinated
“It’s been a rough year, a year and a half, for me and everyone else out there,” Tony said of winning California's vaccine lottery. “So it’s nice to have this extra money come in.”
“It’s been a rough year, a year and a half, for me and everyone else out there,” Tony said of winning California's vaccine lottery. “So it’s nice to have this extra money come in.”
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.
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.
The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly from pandemic woes.
Moderna asks FDA to expand COVID-19 vaccine authorization to ages 12 to 17
Moderna said it has asked the FDA to expand the emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine to those aged 12 to 17, citing data from its ongoing trial.
Moderna said it has asked the FDA to expand the emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine to those aged 12 to 17, citing data from its ongoing trial.
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.
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.
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.
Heart disease, diabetes top killers in 2020, CDC data says
The U.S. saw remarkable increases in the death rates for heart disease, diabetes and some other common killers last year.
The U.S. saw remarkable increases in the death rates for heart disease, diabetes and some other common killers last year.
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.
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.
Risk of tick-borne illnesses remains high on Long Island
Ticks are making their presence known on Long Island, especially out east and along the north and south shores.
Ticks are making their presence known on Long Island, especially out east and along the north and south shores.
Lack of COVID-19 shots puts Africa far behind in global vaccination effort
In the global race to vaccinate people against COVID-19, Africa is tragically at the back of the pack.
In the global race to vaccinate people against COVID-19, Africa is tragically at the back of the pack.