Friday, January 21, 2022

Masks in schools optional after Feb. 21, board says

Afternoon Update
Massapequa school board: Masks optional after Feb. 21
The school district's board has voted to halt enforcement of mask-wearing in its schools when the state mandate expires next month.

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LI teacher pleads not guilty to giving teen COVID shot in her home
A Herricks school district science teacher pleaded not guilty to a felony for allegedly injecting a 17-year-old friend of her son with what authorities believe was a coronavirus vaccine, according to court documents.
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10 events, things to do this weekend on Long Island
If you're looking for things to do on Long Island, here are spots to explore and events to attend this season.
CDC: Booster shots greatly reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations
An unvaccinated senior is 49 times more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 than someone 65 and older who received a vaccine booster shot, according to newly released federal data.

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Giants name Joe Schoen as new GM
He had been the assistant GM of the Buffalo Bills and has 20 years of scouting and executive experience in the NFL
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5 indoor places to play baseball, pickleball and more this winter 
When the weather gets cold, the sports move indoors on Long Island.
Patchogue bakery opens location inside new LI library
The spot offers coffee and espresso drinks, as well as cheese danishes, muffins and cupcakes.

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PSEG puts its plan to offer $1,000 vaccine incentive on hold
The company has put on hold a plan to pay employees up to $1,000 in special one-time incentive to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, after the Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration's vaccine-or-test mandate for large employers.
25 ideas for winter fun on Long Island for families 
Ahh, winter wonderland. For families, it can feel more like winter, wonder what to do?
Cinema Arts Centre's reopening delayed, no new date announced
Huntington's venerable independent theater was supposed to finally reopen on Feb 4, but "a perfect storm" of unforeseen complications has put those plans on hold.

Breaking News

FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro retiring
Nigro joined the FDNY 53 years ago and has been New York City's fire commissioner since 2014. Feb. 16 will be his last day, according to a department news release. 
Try a new fitness class this year: GoBungee, Climb N Vibe Rhythm and more
Shaking up a fitness routine is a smart and healthy way to get a jump on 2022.
Dogs help sniff out potential trouble at JFK
Last fiscal year, dogs helped agricultural specialists at Kennedy Airport confiscate thousands of food items, plants and animals that, if they get into the U.S., could cause enormous damage.
New diocese education CEO keeps faith in Catholic schools
Karen Greve Milton spent four decades in public service at the local, state and federal level before starting this week at the Diocese of Rockville Centre's Department. Her mission: Stopping the stream of Catholic schools closing on Long Island because of plummeting enrollment.
Reader letters: With COVID divide, I miss 'happy days'
Reader letters to Newsday.

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