As the number of positive coronavirus cases in the state surpassed 2,000, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said Wednesday a series of drastic steps are needed to counter the outbreak.


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A boom in legal online sports betting is fueling a rise in gambling addiction on Long Island, particularly among young men, experts say. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

Malverne man says he lost more than $200,000 using betting apps

A lot has changed in the three years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. For those who lost loved ones and for those who have lingering effects from the virus, life seems to have stood still. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

COVID on LI: Three years later 

6 year-old Laney McGowan from Sayville returned home Thursday from a stay in the hospital since just before Christmas. McGowan has Dravet Syndrome, a severe form of genetic epilepsy with symptoms that include seizures and developmental delays.

6-year-old returns home from the hospital for first time since before Christmas

Jose Calix and Gladiys Oliva, of Lake Ronkonkoma, gave birth to triplets Jan. 22 at South Shore University Hospital. The couple spoke Thursday about adjusting to life as parents of triplets.

Lake Ronkonkoma couple talks about having triplets

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Nassau ranked as the state's third-healthiest county and Suffolk as eighth, but Black residents have the lowest life expectancy among all Long Islanders, the study showed.

Study: LI health better, but Black residents see challenges

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A deaf patient alleged that employees with Total Orthopedics and Sports Medicine's Massapequa clinic refused her request for assistance as required under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, according to the United States Attorney for the Eastern District.

Feds: Clinic to provide aid for deaf patients

When depression gripped Kenny Garcia's life, he sought relief in boxing. Learn how he fought back with the help of a trainer at the Westbury Boxing Gym.

'Boxing saved my life'

Participants in the Sun River Health Center in Brentwood's nutritional classes can get $20 vouchers to purchase locally-grown produce. 

New Suffolk program will help low-income people with diabetes buy produce

The senator said xylazine, also known as "tranq," was detected in 16 autopsies in Suffolk in 2022 and four in Nassau.

Schumer: Xylazine dangerous, 'deadly and it is here'

Typically in the winter season, there is a long period of freezing weather where most plant life goes dormant. But that didn't really happen this season, experts said.

Early allergies and the warm winter: What to know 

She successfully has taken on the New York State Legislature and the federal government to make sure women are better informed about their breast health.

LI breast cancer survivor helps change federal mammogram policy

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The shortage of medications such as Ritalin, Adderall and other stimulants used to treat ADHD in children and adults has left people frustrated and angry. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

ADHD medication shortage 'absolutely heartbreaking and infuriating,' LI mom says

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island in Mineola launches baby cuddling program and volunteers can sign up to hug babies. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Even though it's not my baby, I still love these infants'

Newsday's Ken Buffa speaks with a mental health expert about loved ones dealing with grief and depression on Valentine's Day. 

 'Reaching out to somebody who just had a loss is really important.'

The Nassau County Dental Society hosted a dental screening event for more that 1,5000 children on Friday at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City. In many cases, this was the first time the kids had ever been seen by a dentist.

'We try to do the best we can to help them out'

Long Island parents who have children with underlying conditions speak about the pandemic and "tripledemic" and how it affects them. 

Doctors warn about 'tripledemic' for children with underlying conditions

Kurt Damas of Dix Hills helped co-produce the short film "Speak to Me," aimed at starting a conversation about the stigmas surrounding men's mental health.

Dix Hills artist uses his movie to shine light on men's mental health

Local organizations at Molloy University in Rockville Centre on Tuesday announced the formation of a grassroots intercounty campaign focusing on cannabis safety, awareness and health called "Let's Be Blunt."

Cannabis-impaired driving, kids accessing edibles among concerns of new 'Let's Be Blunt' campaign

Newsday's Steve Langford examines why there is a shortage of psychologists for children on Long Island as suicide rates rise.

Shortage of psychologists for children on LI as suicides rise

Dr. Neha Patel, a pediatric otolaryngologist at Northwell Health, says kids can easilly swallow button batteries, especially during the holiday season.

Holiday season warning: Keep kids from dangerous button batteries

NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn speaks to mothers and nurses about the postpartum effects for indigenous people.

Mothers helping mothers on the Shinnecock Reservation

State health and education officials are urging people to wear masks indoors as COVID-19, flu and RSV infections increase on Long Island. Newsday TVs Steve Langford reports. 

LIers speak out on masking recommendation

Long Island has seen an increase in Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, among children. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said at a news conference on Sunday that New York will be ready if any hospital in the state needs assistance. 

Long Island hospitals dealing with surge of RSV cases

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