Newsday's daily coronavirus wrap up: March 17

0:47 Immigration coalition rallies outside Sen. Schumer's office 1:38 NYPD commissioner talks about new hate crime initiative 2:32 GOP leaders meet with potential gubernatorial candidates 1:54 Southampton, DEC unleash new weapon in battle with Lake Agawam algae 1:29 Cuomo announces new guidelines for museums, movie theaters, more 1:49 LIRR paying $860G for feasibility study on battery-operated commuter trains 1:44 Nassau County prepares for Chauvin verdict 2:46 Experts talk about the growing diversity within the Black population 1:33 Curran, Ryder announce 'Senior Engagement Program' 1:35 A skinny jean lover tests out the latest trends 1:26 Explore field of 500,000 tulips at LI farm 0:58 Marchers in Valley Stream protest police killings 1:34 Hundreds rally in Manhasset to call for the end of hate against Asians 1:10 Day of remembrance commemorates anniversary of 1st COVID case in Lindenhurst 1:17 Scotts introduces new Long Island branded fertilizer 2:25 Music producer, youth football coach Alvin Toney mourned at funeral 1:47 Hofstra professor explains COVID-19 data discrepancies 2:27 Cuomo signs affordable internet legislation for low-income families 2:23 Anchoring history: East End home for Circassian artifact 2:11 Long Island colleges see decline in enrollment during pandemic 1:54 Former Malverne DPW worker sues village over 'widespread workplace harassment' due to his race 2:16 Sini: Manorville man charged with hate crimes after shootings 2:27 How the pandemic impacted the court systems 1:17 How the legalization of marijuana in New York State could increase revenue for LI businesses 2:30 LI trivia: How well do you know Long Island landmarks? 1:52 Federal government removes off shore wind-energy areas off Hamptons 1:36 Stony Brook HOPE program aims to increase number of health care providers from underserved communities 1:21 LI school districts urged to hold line on property tax increases 50:48 The ABCs of Returning to School and COVID-19 Vaccines 1:56 Judge upholds verdict against N. Hempstead Town 1:08 Police: Stormtrooper statue stolen from collector's shop 1:55 Spring begins motorcycle season for many Long Islanders 1:17 Main Street Babylon greenhouse filled with flowers and butterflies 1:46 Inside Tackapausha Preserve in Seaford 1:17 'I think we're in for the next Roaring '20s' 1:39 A walking tour of the Parrish Art Museum 2:09 Where to find nostalgic toys on Long Island 1:02 Riverhead museum exhibit answers a natural question 2:13 Friday's forecast: Windy and cold, highs in the 30s 1:01 Vaccination site opens in Brentwood 2:11 Experts worry about loosening of COVID-19 restrictions 8:34 'The Buzz': Catching up with 'Cosby Show' star Malcolm-Jamal Warner 1:43 LI FDNY member honored at Medal Day Ceremony 2:38 Officials in favor of ban on smoking marijuana at any county facilities 1:40 Police: Barefoot girl out alone at night has been found 1:22 Celebrating the Vaisakhi holiday amid the pandemic 1:33 Future of Transportation: How commuting to work has been impacted by the pandemic 1:39 Transforming LI's zombie homes 1:54 Heart recipient talks about organ donation month, which is April 2:47 U.S. recommends 'pause' for Johnson & Johnson vaccine, but expects restart in 'matter of days' 5:51 What you need to know about 'pause' issued for J&J vaccine 6:28 Spotlight: Plays of the week, plus big wins for Plainedge, St. Anthony's