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Listeria outbreak sickens at least 12 in New York
NEW YORK – At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.The state Health Department said four of those cases were in New York City, two were in Suffolk County and one was in Nassau County. The remaining five cases were located in Cayuga, Dutchess, Greene, Onondaga and Oswego counties.All 12 patients had to be hospitalized. No deaths linked to the listeria outbreak have been reported in New York.Two cases of listeria have been reported in New Jersey – one in Monmouth County and one...
Early Addition: Olympic swimmers pee in the pool
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NYC Summer Streets kicks off in Queens, Staten Island with expanded hours
New York City's annual Summer Streets celebration is officially underway in Queens and Staten Island.Under the program, selected streets across the five boroughs are open in both directions for people to play, walk, bike and enjoy the outdoors during the summer. Eyewitness News is in Hunters Point as celebrations are underway along Vernon Boulevard on Saturday morning."Across this entire route, you'll have about 2-3 miles of car-free streets. People will be able to run, walk, jog, whatever it is, really enjoy and reclaim a lot of the street spaces for different uses," said Tomas Garita, NYC DOT's Executive Director of...
This Long Beach birthday was worthy of a citation
Some birthdays are milestones. The first, 16th, 21st, 50th and 100th — and anything beyond that — come to mind. David Golden celebrated one last Sunday that very few have matched. His fell into the “beyond that” category: He turned 109. The City of Long Beach,...
New York’s Cannabis Scene: Top Concentrates Ranked
The cannabis industry in New York is flourishing, and leading the charge are cannabis concentrates. As consumers demand more potent and flavorful options, these concentrates are quickly becoming essential products in the market. HeadSet, a prominent provider of data and business intelligence for the cannabis industry, has recently released its latest findings on the top-selling cannabis concentrates in New York for 2024. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth look at the most popular products transforming the state’s cannabis scene. Here, we rank the top 10 cannabis concentrates captivating consumers across New York.
‘One Shot Deal’: NYC program offers emergency aid for bills and rent payments
New York City's emergency assistance program, known as a 'One Shot Deal', can help residents pay their bills and rent in the event of unforeseen emergencies, and eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis based on income, household size, and other factors.
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