Flu hospitalizations hit record numbers in New York
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The New York State Department of Health once again reported disheartening data as flu cases have been running rampant statewide. Just after the NYSDOH reported a record number of weekly flu cases, it was also reported that there was a record number of flu hospitalizations. Last week, there were...
Strike Looms As 1,000+ Nurses Issue 10-Day Notice At Long Island Hospitals
More than 1,000 union nurses at three Long Island Northwell Health hospitals have issued a 10-day notice to strike, setting the stage for a potential walkout if contract negotiations fail. Nurses represented by the New York State Nurses Association delivered strike notices Friday, Jan. 2, at Northwe…
New York State Nurse’s Association delivers 10-day strike notification
The notice was delivered two days after their contract expired on Dec. 31.
New York Eclipse Watch 2026: Best Views Will Be West of the State
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. New York City, NY – New Yorkers looking ahead to 2026’s eclipse calendar will have a few chances to look skyward, but experts say the most dramatic eclipse views this year will be found west of the state,...
Governor Hochul Highlights Record-Breaking Year Of Performance And Ridership For The MTA In 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) had a record-breaking year in 2025, with significant milestones reached for performance, reliability and ridership. The subway, Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad all recorded record-highs for On-Time Performance in...
NY Guard 9/11 Responders Can Register for Benefit Program
Former members of the Army and Air National Guard, the Naval Militia, and New York Guard who served on State Active Duty in New York City following the destruction of the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001, can now register for the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs World Trade Center Benefits...
Morning Briefing: Plows working to clear streets, crews handling outages and how to watch...
Good morning, New York. Here's what you need to know today. Cold & blustery with continued snow chances today. Highs in the 20s/30. Area-wide snow is likely this evening and could lead to messy roads for New Year's Eve plans. CNY Forecast | Northern NY Forecast | Southern Tier Forecast.
EPA completes five-year reviews at 32 Superfund sites
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed its statutory obligation of conducting "five-year reviews" for 32 Superfund sites across New Jersey, New York, and Puerto Rico in 2025. These reviews are part of the EPA's ongoing efforts to evaluate the effectiveness of cleanup efforts at these sites and...
What to know about new laws in NYC and the state in 2026
New York City and the state will enact several new laws in 2026, primarily pertaining to employment, health care and consumer protection.
NY weather: Snow squall warning in place for Nassau and Suffolk counties Thursday morning
On Thursday at 6:31 a.m. a snow squall warning was released by the National Weather Service in effect until 7:15 a.m. for Nassau and Suffolk counties. "At 6:30 a.m., a snow squall was located along a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Port Jefferson to near Brentwood to Jones Beach, moving east at 55 mph,"...
