Monday, June 14, 2021

LIers with weakened immune systems still wary of COVID-19

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LIers with weakened immune systems still wary of COVID-19
Millions of Americans are immunocompromised, which means they have immune systems that are less able to protect them from infections and diseases such as the coronavirus.

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Analysis: LI had 45 times fewer COVID-19 cases last week than in beginning of January
Weekly case totals now range from five or fewer cases per 100,000 people in Glen Cove, East Hampton, Shelter Island and Southold, to 25 cases per 100,000 in Babylon.

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Concern rises about sharks in LI waters like last summer
After a flurry of shark sightings on South Shore beaches last year, experts are divided on whether more sharks are swimming in the waters off Long Island or if more people are on the lookout for the predatory fish.

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De Blasio sets ticker-tape parade for pandemic heroes
"We promised the heroes who led the fight against #COVID19 a celebration like our city had never seen," de Blasio tweeted as he unveiled the plan for a "Hometown Heroes Parade" at a City Hall news conference.

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Bread bakery chain opens first NY location in Woodbury
You'll find fresh-milled breads sold by the loaf or starring in housemade sandwiches.

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NYPD: West Babylon man charged in fatal shooting
Robert Johnson, 26, faces charges of murder, assault and criminal possession of a firearm for the killing of a Brooklyn man Thursday in Manhattan, the NYPD says.
Emerging at the top: Meet 13 of LI's extraordinary seniors
One underwent brain surgery and still maintained a 100 average. Another grew up in poverty in Kenya and is headed to Dartmouth. These are some high school seniors who are navigating adversity and helping their communities.

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Letters: Protesting masks, tax loopholes
Reader letters to Newsday.
Watch: New venue features work of Salvador Dalí apprentice
Westbury Arts exhibits the work of Francisco Poblet, 88, a protege of famed surrealistic painter Salvador Dali.
NATO leaders declare China a global security challenge
NATO leaders targeted China in a strongly worded warning, declaring the nation is trying to undermine world order and is working on nuclear missile development at a worrisome pace.
Share your favorite Derek Jeter memory for our upcoming magazine
Newsday is honoring Derek Jeter for his induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame with an exclusive commemorative magazine on July 25 – and we want you to be a part of it.
Cuomo: NY 'doing well' on virus measures, will return to full state fair
The state continued to slide down from a high 7.94% positivity on a weekly average in early January to 0.41% for the last seven-day period — the lowest level so far for that metric through the pandemic.
State lawmakers approve anti-housing discrimination bills
The bills, spurred by Newsday's "Long Island Divided" series, would increase fines for violating housing discrimination laws and mandate more anti-bias training for realtors.
Smithtown students, town officials partner for science lessons
A partnership will next year bring town environmental officials into science classes and students out to town facilities including a recycling plant. 

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