Massapequa, NY
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COVID-19: These Are Among Large NYC Events Canceled Through End Of September COVID-19: These Are Among Large NYC Events Canceled Through End Of September
Covid-19: These Are Among Large NYC Events Canceled Through End Of September Large events such as parades and festivals that have become staples in New York City will not be permitted due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic into the fall. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that any large events that require a permit have been canceled through at least Wednesday, Sept. 30, as the city recovers from the COVID-19 outbreak. Events canceled include the West Indian Day Parade and Feast of San Gennaro as the city works to prioritize open spaces for public use. Related story - COVID-19: New Symptoms Now Showing Up In Young Patients, With Many Ha…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Politics
COVID-19: Here's How NYers Rate Cuomo's Pandemic Response COVID-19: Here's How NYers Rate Cuomo's Pandemic Response
Covid-19: Here's How NYers Rate Cuomo's Pandemic Response A large majority of registered voters in New York support the work Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been putting in during his deft handling of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to a new poll. A new Marist College survey of 718 adults between Monday, July 6, and Wednesday, July 8 found that 72 percent of respondents approve of how Cuomo has dealt with the pandemic. Of those polled, 24 percent said they disapprove and 4 percent were unsure. Democrats overwhelmingly supported Cuomo’s work during the pandemic with a 90 percent approval rating, while 53 percent of Republicans said they disapprov…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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NYPD Officer Surrenders After Apparent Chokehold Incident In Queens NYPD Officer Surrenders After Apparent Chokehold Incident In Queens
Nypd Officer Surrenders After Apparent Chokehold Incident In Queens An NYPD officer who can be seen on bodycam video allegedly using an illegal chokehold during an arrest has been charged with the crime. Officer David Afanador, 39, turned himself in at the Queens District Attorney's Office on Thursday, June 25.  Afanador was charged with strangulation and attempted strangulation, in connection with an event on Sunday, June 21, in Rockaway Beach in which he allegedly used a chokehold on a man who had been taunting officers for more than 10 minutes.  A video released by the departments shows Ricky Bellevue, 35, being placed in an illegal chokehold …

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by Kathy Reakes
Fort Lee, NJ
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2020 New York City Marathon Cancelled 2020 New York City Marathon Cancelled
2020 New York City Marathon Cancelled What was to be the 50th running of the New York City Marathon, scheduled for Nov. 1, was cancelled Wednesday by COVID-19. New York Road Runners (NYRR), the event organizer, said it decided to cancel the world’s largest marathon "due to coronavirus-related health and safety concerns for runners, spectators, volunteers, staff, and the many partners and communities that support the event." The 50th running of the TCS New York City Marathon is now scheduled for Nov. 7, 2021. "While the marathon is an iconic and beloved event in our city, I applaud New York Road Runners for putting the health a…

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by Jerry DeMarco
New City, NY
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'Protesters Are Not Same As Rioters,' Rockland County Exec Says, Clarifying Earlier Comments 'Protesters Are Not Same As Rioters,' Rockland County Exec Says, Clarifying Earlier Comments
'Protesters Are Not Same As Rioters,' Rockland County Exec Says, Clarifying Earlier Comments Rockland Executive Ed Day is clarifying comments he made earlier this week after saying the county is ready to “take on anarchists” who were posting social media threats online. While many peaceful protests have been held in the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis, there have been some opportunists taking advantage of the situation by looting and committing other violent acts. “These anarchists come to this county at their own peril,” Day wrote on Facebook after some threats were made on social media earlier this week. “This is not de Blasio nor Cuomo territory and there will be n…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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Long Island Officials Prepare For Threats Of Violence, Looting Long Island Officials Prepare For Threats Of Violence, Looting
Long Island Officials Prepare For Threats Of Violence, Looting With some anti-police brutality protests turning violent across the country in the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis, officials and law enforcement agencies on Long Island are preparing for the potential worst-case scenario. Though the majority of protests and demonstrations on Long Island have been peaceful in the past week, Nassau and Suffolk County officials took steps to prevent any possible problems amid anonymous threats that have been posted online. Several Target stores on Long Island reportedly closed over the weekend following rumors that they were being targeted for loo…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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'Do Your Job,' Cuomo Tells NYPD, de Blasio Amid Looting; NYC Curfew Extended Through Weekend 'Do Your Job,' Cuomo Tells NYPD, de Blasio Amid Looting; NYC Curfew Extended Through Weekend
'Do Your Job,' Cuomo Tells Nypd, de Blasio Amid Looting; NYC Curfew Extended Through Weekend The curfew in New York City has been extended for the rest of the week, through the weekend as looting and protests continue to break out in the wake of the police-assisted death of George Floyd in Minneapolis as Gov. Andrew Cuomo publicly criticized Mayor Bill de Blasio's response.  De Blasio announced that the curfew will be in effect nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Sunday, June 7. following five nights of protests in the five boroughs and throughout the country. Earlier story - NYC Will Have Curfew After Looting On Fourth Night Of Protests “Anyone who is upset about the statu…

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by Zak Failla
New City, NY
Politics
County Exec Issues Warning To 'Anarchists,' Saying Rockland Isn't Cuomo/de Blasio Territory County Exec Issues Warning To 'Anarchists,' Saying Rockland Isn't Cuomo/de Blasio Territory
County Exec Issues Warning To 'Anarchists,' Saying Rockland Isn't Cuomo/de Blasio Territory Rockland is ready to take “anarchists” head-on if those posting threats on social media make their way into the county, according to officials. With looting following otherwise peaceful protests continuing nationwide over the police-related death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Rockland County Executive Ed Day, a former police officer, said that he and local law enforcement will be ready to deal with anything that may come about. Day then referenced looting in New York City and Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handling of the outbreaks. 
“These anarchists come to this county at…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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NYC Will Have Curfew After Looting On Fourth Night Of Protests NYC Will Have Curfew After Looting On Fourth Night Of Protests
NYC Will Have Curfew After Looting On Fourth Night Of Protests New York City will be under a curfew effective immediately amid violent protests and looting that have broken out in the wake of George Floyd’s police-related death in Minnesota. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the curfew will be from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. effective Monday, June 1, while the state’s National Guard will be on standby following four days of protests. Additionally, the NYPD will be doubling its presence in the city to help prevent any potential violence or property damage.  The officers will be deployed to areas where violence and …

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Politics
COVID-19: Date Now Set For NYC Phase 1 Reopening COVID-19: Date Now Set For NYC Phase 1 Reopening
Covid-19: Date Now Set For NYC Phase 1 Reopening New York City is now officially on track to be the final of the state's 10 regions to reopen as it continues recovering from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. During his daily COVID-19 briefing on Friday, May 29 held at Iona College in New Rochelle, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that the city is nearing the state requirements to enter Phase 1 of reopening as soon as Monday, June 8. “Reopening in New York City is more complicated, as we know, but we’re on track to meet all the metrics,” Cuomo said. “We think it can all be done by next week, and then we’d be on track to open up the week after…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Politics
COVID-19: NYC Residents Should Be Welcomed At Long Island Beaches, de Blasio Says COVID-19: NYC Residents Should Be Welcomed At Long Island Beaches, de Blasio Says
Covid-19: NYC Residents Should Be Welcomed At Long Island Beaches, de Blasio Says New York City residents should be allowed to flood Long Island beaches, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio, officials are exploring making them for exclusive use by residents of Nassau and Suffolk. While beaches in New York State and neighboring states will largely be opening their beaches for Memorial Day, New York City beaches would remain closed for swimming. Earlier story - COVID-19: NY Outlines How Many Are Allowed To Attend Memorial Day Gatherings The announcement drew the ire from officials on Long Island, who are fearful of crowds from the five boroughs flocking to their beache…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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Long Island Officials Concerned About Crowds Due To NYC Decision To Keep Its Beaches Closed Long Island Officials Concerned About Crowds Due To NYC Decision To Keep Its Beaches Closed
Long Island Officials Concerned About Crowds Due To NYC Decision To Keep Its Beaches Closed Long Island officials have expressed concerns over New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s decision to not open city beaches for Memorial Day Weekend even though state beaches have been cleared to open. During his daily news briefing on Friday, May 15 in Albany, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that state beaches in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Delaware will reopen on Friday, May 22, though there will be strict restrictions in place. Memorial Day is Monday, May 25. However, de Blasio bucked the order, announcing that he would not be opening beaches in the five boroughs, prompting fear of …

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by Zak Failla