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Monroe, NY
News
SUNY/CUNY Students Returning From Abroad Will Now Not Come Through Stewart Airport
There’s been a change of plans for SUNY and CUNY students studying abroad who are being brought back to the United States amid coronavirus concerns. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this week that approximately 300 students and staff studying in China, Italy, Japan, Iran, or South Korea are being flown home and will be quarantined for 14 days “out of an abundance of caution.” Originally, the students were to be flown into Stewart Airport in New Windsor, and then quarantined in a “dorm-like” setting. However, State Sen. James Skoufis announced on Friday, March 6 that following discussi…
Hackensack, NJ
Lifestyle
North Jersey Physician 'Dr. Mike' On What You Need To Know About Coronavirus
The coronavirus may have made its way to Bergen County, but North Jersey physician Dr. Mike doesn't want you to panic. The Union County family care physician and YouTube celeb -- professionally known as Mikhail Varshavski -- is busting myths and answering questions about COVID-19. "There is way too much hype and misinformation surrounding this coronavirus," he said in a BuzzFeed video, "and I want to talk about it." Varshavski -- who works at health care centers in Chatham and Summit -- maintained all of the information in his video comes from the Center for Disease Control…
Massapequa, NY
News
Covid-
19: SUNY, CUNY Students Studying Abroad To Be Flown Home, Cuomo Says
Click here for an updated story: Wife, Two Kids, Neighbor Of Westchester COVID-19 Patient Also Test Positive, Cuomo Says SUNY and CUNY students studying abroad in several countries will be brought home and temporarily quarantined as a precaution due to the continued spread of the novel coronavirus. Earlier report: Son Of Westchester COVID-19 Patient Becomes Third Confirmed NY Case Cuomo announced on Wednesday, March 4, that four additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in New York State, including four in New Rochelle. Related story; Westchester Man Confirmed As Sec…
Massapequa, NY
News
Northwell Health Labs To Begin Testing For Coronavirus
Northwell Labs will soon begin testing for coronavirus at their Long Island, Manhattan, and Westchester labs.With federal health officials declaring that it has become a matter of “when, not if,” the virus will spread to and throughout the United States, local institutions throughout the country have begun taking measures in an effort to curtail the coronavirus outbreak. With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration giving the green light for outside labs to begin COVID-19 testing, Northwell Labs announced it plans to begin testing for the rapidly spreading virus within the next week. Doctors …
Massapequa, NY
News
Coronavirus Update: New York Looking To Test Up To 1,000 Per Day Statewide
The New York State Department of Health is partnering with hospitals in an effort to conduct upwards of 1,000 tests for coronavirus per day across the state. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the Wadsworth Center is teaming with local hospitals to expand surge testing capacity to 1,000 tests per day statewide for the novel coronavirus. Cuomo said the Wadsworth Center will provide hospitals with instructions on how to replicate the State's test, as well as help them purchase some of the equipment necessary to develop and validate the test. The announcement comes on the …
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Covid-
19: Is it Safe to Travel? AAA Offers Advice Amid Coronavirus Concerns
With more and more positive cases of coronavirus cropping up around the country, many Americans are asking the question: is it safe to travel? Currently, the United States recommends travelers avoid all non-essential travel to China, Iran, South Korea and Italy. Traveling anywhere else is a personal decision you have to make based on all facts available. In response, AAA issued a series of advice for travelers, cautioning that the organization can’t determine who should or should not travel. “Research is important to any traveler ahead of a trip. It’s no different with the coronavirus,” Pa…
Pelham, NY
News
Coronavirus Could Disrupt US Schools, Transportation, Says Acting White House Chief Of Staff
As the outbreak of coronavirus continues to spread throughout the globe, the acting White House Chief of Staff is cautioning that the virus may have an impact on schools and transportation stateside. “Are you going to see some schools shut down? Probably,” acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney reported said at the Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington, D.C. “Maybe see impacts on public transportation? Sure, but we do this. We know how to handle this.” Mulvaney’s statement comes as the stock market continues to plummet amid fears of the spread of the virus. As of Frida…
Brentwood, NY
Politics
Cuomo Seeks $40M Emergency Funding For Potential Coronavirus Pandemic
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has requested $40 million in emergency funding be approved by the state legislature for the state’s Department of Health for dealing with a potential coronavirus pandemic. With federal health officials declaring it’s become a matter of “when, not if,” the virus will spread to the United States, Cuomo is taking steps to ensure that New York is ready to go to battle. The $40 million appropriation will allow the Department of Health to hire additional staff, procure equipment and any other resources necessary to respond to the potential novel coronavirus pandemic. …
Bridgeport, CT
Schools
CT Colleges, Universities Taking Drastic Precautions Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Connecticut colleges and universities are taking extreme measures to protect students and staff as concerns of coronavirus becoming widespread stateside continue to spread. With federal health officials declaring it’s become a matter of “when, not if,” the virus will spread to the United States, area institutions - including colleges and universities - are taking measures to protect themselves. With the outbreak spreading to Italy, Fairfield University is reportedly pulling students studying abroad and bringing them back home as a precaution. It also temporarily closed the Florence Universi…
Franklin Township, NJ
Obituaries
David Perrotti, 72, Of Bridgewater, Founded Popular Cranford Butcher Shop
David Perrotti of Bridgewater died Nov. 24. He was 72 years old. Born in Italy, he lived in Elizabeth and Milltown before moving to Bridgewater 40 years ago. He and his brother Mario founded Perrotti's Quality Meats in Cranford in 1967 and worked there until retiring in 2017. His sons David Jr. and Nicholas continue to run the business. He is predeceased by siblings Luiga and John. he is survived by his wife of 43 years, Irene (nee Kaminski) Perrotti; and his other children, Debra Ianniciello and her husband Robert; son David's wife Jodie and son Nicholas's wife Ashl…
Ossining, NY
Obituaries
Musician, Teacher And — Most Of All — Beloved Friend, Nino Getts Of Ossining Dies At 74
On the morning of June 28, Nino V. Getts, 74, died quietly in his sleep. Nino was born on Nov. 12, 1944 to William and Mary Riccardi Getts. He grew up in the Battle Hill area and was a nostalgic fan of the old White Plains, where he often sat on the steps of the old courthouse with friends and walked Main St. Nino graduated from White Plains High School in 1962 and/or 1963. He liked people in both classes, so went to all the reunions. He studied song writing and music production at State University of New York. Nino had his own professional studio in his home and produced a…
Elizabeth, NJ
Obituaries
Jessica Yorkovich, 26, Fanwood Native Who Loved Travel And Animals
Jessica Yorkovich, a longtime resident of Fanwood, died Friday at Hackensack University Medical Center. She was 26. Born in Plainfield and raised in Fanwood, as a child she was diagnosed with Diamond-Blackfan anemia, a rare blood disorder. She had a bone-marrow transplant in October. After graduating from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, she earned a degree in architecture from Marywood University in Scranton, Pa. An excellent student, her furniture design was ranked among the top 10 in her 2017 graduating class and was on display at the school. She also enjoyed the two semesters sh…
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