North Jersey Physician 'Dr. Mike' On What You Need To Know About Coronavirus North Jersey Physician 'Dr. Mike' On What You Need To Know About Coronavirus
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…
COVID-19: SUNY, CUNY Students Studying Abroad To Be Flown Home, Cuomo Says COVID-19: SUNY, CUNY Students Studying Abroad To Be Flown Home, Cuomo Says
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…
Coronavirus Could Disrupt US Schools, Transportation, Says Acting White House Chief Of Staff Coronavirus Could Disrupt US Schools, Transportation, Says Acting White House Chief Of Staff
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…
NJ Woman Hospitalized In Hackensack Tests Negative For Coronavirus NJ Woman Hospitalized In Hackensack Tests Negative For Coronavirus
NJ Woman Hospitalized In Hackensack Tests Negative For Coronavirus UPDATE: A 25-year-old New Jersey woman tested negative for the coronavirus, the state Department of Health said. It turned out she had a cold. The woman was transported to HUMC from Riverside Medical Group at Mariners Plaza on River Road in Edgewater around 6 p.m. Thursday with possible exposure to the mysterious pneumonia-like respiratory illness, borough police said. She was discharged more than five hours later after tests came up negative. "The NJ Department of Heath consulted with the CDC and it was determined patient did not meet CDC criteria for testing for the novel virus," the sta…
Asian Bakery SunMerry Opens In Hoboken Asian Bakery SunMerry Opens In Hoboken
Asian Bakery SunMerry Opens In Hoboken SunMerry Bakery and Cafe is expanding opening a third New Jersey location in Hoboken. Customers can get a free pastry with a $10 purchase until Friday, Jan. 24 at the new Washington Street store, as part of its opening promotion. The first 30 customers each day that spend at least $15 will also receive a free cooler bag. Founded in Japan in the 60s, SunMerry expanded into Taiwan in 1986 and uses authentic Japanese baking techniques to craft one-of-a-kind pastries and other baked goods. SunMerry Bakery.SunMerry Bakery SunMerry Bakery is opening in Hoboken.@DavidtheFoodie via SunMerr…
Musician, Teacher And — Most Of All — Beloved Friend, Nino Getts Of Ossining Dies At 74 Musician, Teacher And — Most Of All — Beloved Friend, Nino Getts Of Ossining Dies At 74
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…
CrossFit Gym 'WILLIAMS' Workout Honors Late Elmwood Park Marine CrossFit Gym 'WILLIAMS' Workout Honors Late Elmwood Park Marine
CrossFit Gym 'Williams' Workout Honors Late Elmwood Park Marine A local CrossFit gym will be holding a charity workout to honor a late U.S. Marine from Elmwood Park who died Memorial Day. The WILLIAMS workout, honoring Cpl. Kenneth Richard Williams Jr., will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 28. A donation fee of $10 is requested. All proceeds will go toward Williams' family. While on active duty, he served his country faithfully, deploying to Japan and Afghanistan multiple times.  More than $4,000 had been raised as of Tuesday on a GoFundMe for Williams' family. "If you knew Kenny, you were lucky," says the page, launched by Reggie Harris…
Ocasio-Cortez Slams Ivanka Trump's Diplomatic Role At G20 Ocasio-Cortez Slams Ivanka Trump's Diplomatic Role At G20
Ocasio-Cortez Slams Ivanka Trump's Diplomatic Role At G20 U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's latest Twitter target is Ivanka Trump. Reacting to a video of the President's daughter trying to interject herself into a sideline conversation at the G-20 Summit last weekend in Japan, the congresswoman from the Bronx tweeted:  "It may be shocking to some, but being someone’s daughter actually isn’t a career qualification. "It hurts our diplomatic standing when the President phones it in & the world moves on," Ocasio-Cortez added. "The US needs our President working the G20. Bringing a qualified diplomat couldn’t hurt either." The video clip, …
Kenneth Williams Jr. Of Elmwood Park, 27, Was 'Marine's Marine' Who Went Above And Beyond Kenneth Williams Jr. Of Elmwood Park, 27, Was 'Marine's Marine' Who Went Above And Beyond
Kenneth Williams Jr. Of Elmwood Park, 27, Was 'Marine's Marine' Who Went Above And Beyond Kenneth Richard Williams, Jr. of Elmwood Park died on May 27, Memorial Day. He was 27 years old. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, the corporal was deployed to Afghanistan -- multiple times -- and Japan, his obituary says. More than $3,600 had been raised as of Monday afternoon on a GoFundMe for Williams' family to assist with funeral expenses. "If you knew Kenny, you were lucky," says the page, launched by Reggie Harrison.  "He had such a big heart and was willing to give the shirt off his back, even to a stranger.   "He was a Marine’s Marine, always willing to go ab…
Day Asks Trump For Order Requiring Visitors From Other Countries Present Proof Of Immunization Day Asks Trump For Order Requiring Visitors From Other Countries Present Proof Of Immunization
Day Asks Trump For Order Requiring Visitors From Other Countries Present Proof Of Immunization As the measles outbreak continues to rage across Rockland County, Ed Day, the county executive, has written to President Donal Trump requesting that all foreign visitors be required to be fully immunized before entering the country.  Since October of last year when seven infected travelers from Israel visited Rockland County there have been 233 cases of measles reported. Day said the request only makes sense in his effort to stop the spread of the disease. The seven people were the flashpoint for Rockland’s outbreak which has led to multiple hospitalizations in intensive care units and…
Fresh Off First Recording, Somers Pianist Prepares For Manhattan Concert Fresh Off First Recording, Somers Pianist Prepares For Manhattan Concert
Fresh Off First Recording, Somers Pianist Prepares For Manhattan Concert A concert pianist living in Somers is preparing for a concert in Manhattan scheduled for later this month to celebrate the release of her debut album. ShiZ’ka Arkus, who hails from Japan, started her classical piano studies at the age of four. She has worked with a variety of renowned Japanese pianists including Toshimi Sakou, Keita Kosaka, Makoto Yamahata, and Mako Okamoto, helping her to build her repertoire and develop her signature nuanced sound. At just 17 years old, ShiZ’ka was chosen as a finalist in the prestigious Japan Classical Music Society Competition. She also studied jazz at…
What You Need To Know: Outbreak Of Dangerous, Drug-Resistant Fungus Reported In New Jersey What You Need To Know: Outbreak Of Dangerous, Drug-Resistant Fungus Reported In New Jersey
What You Need To Know: Outbreak Of Dangerous, Drug-Resistant Fungus Reported In New Jersey There has been an outbreak of a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus among patients in New Jersey healthcare facilities, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have reported.  Candida Auris -- most common in hospitals and nursing homes -- has been found in more than 100 people in New Jersey, with another 22 infections suspected.  New York has seen more than 300 cases, while there have been 144 cases in Illinois,  most in Chicago. The overwhelming majority of cases in the United States have been in these three states, according to CDC figures.  The CDC beli…