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Nassau
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COVID-19: Here's Where Long Island Ranks For Available Hospital Beds In New State Data COVID-19: Here's Where Long Island Ranks For Available Hospital Beds In New State Data
Covid-19: Here's Where Long Island Ranks For Available Hospital Beds In New State Data Long Island continues to increase its hospital bed capacity amid the second wave of COVID-19 infections, but still has the lowest percentage of available beds in the state. In the latest update from the state Department of Health, there are now 1,122 Long Islanders hospitalized with the virus as of Tuesday, Dec. 22, up from 1,013 patients late last week. The number of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 represents 0.04 percent of Long Island’s population, and there is currently 25 percent of the region’s hospital beds available. According to officials, the 25 percent of available hospital b…

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by Zak Failla
Mercer
Business
LAWSUIT: Asbury Park, State Clash Over COVID-19 Indoor Dining Ban LAWSUIT: Asbury Park, State Clash Over COVID-19 Indoor Dining Ban
Lawsuit: Asbury Park, State Clash Over Covid-19 Indoor Dining Ban New Jersey is suing Asbury Park over its local decision defying Gov. Phil Murphy's orders and allowing restaurants to reopen indoor dining areas, state officials said. "We have put the health and safety protocols in place so that you can have confidence," Gov. Phil Murphy said at a Friday afternoon news briefing. State officials have tried to amicably resolve its dispute with Asbury Park government officials and "unfortunately they have not done so," Murphy said. "We believe indoor restaurants can run in a safe manner provided they are subject to all the requirements outlined in Executive …

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by Jon Craig
Nassau
Business
COVID-19: Construction, Retail Curbside, Other Long Island Businesses Reopen As Phase 1 Starts COVID-19: Construction, Retail Curbside, Other Long Island Businesses Reopen As Phase 1 Starts
Covid-19: Construction, Retail Curbside, Other Long Island Businesses Reopen As Phase 1 Starts Long Island is back in business. More than two months after non-essential businesses were shut down due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Long Island is opening back up as it enters Phase 1 of the state’s reopening plan. Earlier story - COVID-19: Long Island Gets Official Go-Ahead To Start Phase 1 Reopening Non-essential manufacturing, construction and retail businesses are permitted to begin operations as of Wednesday, May 27, though social distancing protocols and density-reduction precautions are required. Retailers will also be allowed to utilize curbside pickup for cu…

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by Zak Failla
White Plains
News
COVID-19: Westchester, Rockland County Execs Share Thoughts On Day 1 Of Reopening COVID-19: Westchester, Rockland County Execs Share Thoughts On Day 1 Of Reopening
Covid-19: Westchester, Rockland County Execs Share Thoughts On Day 1 Of Reopening The county executives from Westchester and Rockland convened to discuss Day 1 of Phase 1 of the reopening of the Hudson Valley region amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The region - which includes Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester counties. - met the required metrics set forth by the state to begin reopening after nine weeks of shutting down due to the COVID-19 virus. On Tuesday, May 26, the day the region was given the green light to kickstart some non-essential businesses, Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Rockland County E…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Vernon
News
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Westchester Fatalities, Cases COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Westchester Fatalities, Cases
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Westchester Fatalities, Cases The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) death toll in Westchester has reached 668, though hospitalization rates have been stabilizing both in the county and statewide. Twenty-eight more deaths were reported overnight, Westchester County Executive George Latimer said on Thursday, April 16. There have now 10,241 active COVID-19 cases in the county, with 1,125 people hospitalized. Latimer said that approximately 37 percent of the fatalities were reported out of nursing homes, with the bulk of the deaths from people over the age of 70. “The fact that we lost 28 individuals last night is a tragedy no…

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by Zak Failla
Ocean
Police & Fire
More Trouble In Lakewood: Police Crash Catered Backyard Party, Packed Toy Store Lot More Trouble In Lakewood: Police Crash Catered Backyard Party, Packed Toy Store Lot
More Trouble In Lakewood: Police Crash Catered Backyard Party, Packed Toy Store Lot Police shut down a Lakewood toy store that had more than 50 customers gathered outside while an employee took orders in violation of mandatory state coronavirus closures, authorities said. The customers who'd gathered in the packed Toys4U parking lot weren’t social distancing or wearing masks, state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. Ten employees also were together in the store – only three of them wearing masks, he said. Ten cars blocked the fire lane, the attorney general said. Police charged owner Yossi Itzkowitz and manager Tzvi Blau with violating Gov. Phil Murphy’s closure of “…

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by Jerry DeMarco
South Passaic
Police & Fire
Police: Paterson Furniture Store Owner From Morris Repeatedly Defies Coronavirus Order Police: Paterson Furniture Store Owner From Morris Repeatedly Defies Coronavirus Order
Police: Paterson Furniture Store Owner From Morris Repeatedly Defies Coronavirus Order A Morris County businessman who received a summons for keeping his Paterson furniture store open amid the coronavirus pandemic had to be cited and closed down again the next day, authorities said Tuesday. City police first ticketed Feras Abudaya, 33, of Kinnelon after they found his Buy and Save furniture store on Market Street open on Sunday, state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. After ordering him to close, officers returned and found the store open again on Monday, Grewal said. They closed it down once more and gave Abudaya another summons for ignoring Gov. Phil Murphy’s order p…

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by Jerry DeMarco
South Passaic
Police & Fire
Hawthorne Police Close Two Stores Violating Governor's Coronavirus Closure Order Hawthorne Police Close Two Stores Violating Governor's Coronavirus Closure Order
Hawthorne Police Close Two Stores Violating Governor's Coronavirus Closure Order Hawthorne police on Sunday closed two stores that they said were violating Gov. Phil Murphy's order that all non-essential businesses remain closed during the state's coronavirus state of emergency. A reported disturbance at the Jembro Store on Wagaraw Road brought police, who determined the incident was no more than a misunderstanding between a manager and employee with no action necessary. They did order the store, as well as another in the strip mall, Dave's Deals, immediately vacated and closed. No summonses were issued. Both were in direct violation of the governor's executive order. …

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by Jerry DeMarco
South Passaic
News
COVID-19: Paterson Closes All Houses Of Worship, Bans Religious Gatherings COVID-19: Paterson Closes All Houses Of Worship, Bans Religious Gatherings
Covid-19: Paterson Closes All Houses Of Worship, Bans Religious Gatherings "All churches, mosques, and places of worship must desist any form of gathering," the Paterson Division of Health announced Sunday. "Places of worship must be sanitized with cleaners, preferably Clorox solution, and closed," the city ordered. "Special attention while cleaning must be made to door knobs, handles, and all contact surfaces," the order stated. "This is not optional and must be enforced," it added. ****** ALSO SEE: Hawthorne police on Monday closed two stores that they said were violating Gov. Phil Murphy's order that all non-essential businesses remain closed during the…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Fairfield
News
Stay Safe, Stay Home: Connecticut Issues Order To Non-Essential Workers Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Stay Safe, Stay Home: Connecticut Issues Order To Non-Essential Workers Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Stay Safe, Stay Home: Connecticut Issues Order To Non-Essential Workers Amid Covid-19 Outbreak Click here for an updated story: COVID-19: Here's What You Need To Know About 'Stay Safe, Stay Home' Emergency Measure Connecticut is ordering all workers at non-essential businesses in the state to stay at home during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Gov. Ned Lamont said. All workers at “non-essential” businesses should stay home during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, Lamont announced Friday, March 20. Interactive Map: COVID-19 cases in NYC Metro Area Grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, gas stations and other necessary businesses will be allowed to remain open. Restau…

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by Joe Lombardi