On Tuesday, Long Island’s first drive-thru coronavirus testing site at Jones Beach opened, with another set to open at Stony Brook University in Suffolk County, according to Governor Cuomo’s office. Here's everything you need to know about how the coronavirus is affecting Long Island on March 17.


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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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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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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 

Friday marks not just a happy 40th birthday for Heather Jean (Tilton) Rubinstein and Todd Macdonald Tilton II, a milestone of reproductive technology that today yields more than 73,000 newborns annually in the U.S.

40 years after first test-tube births in U.S., twins to celebrate birthday on LI

The number of clinical cases in New York has increased 83% since the pandemic, from 178 in 2019 to 326 in 2022, according to data on the CDC website. 

Deadly fungus spreading at 'alarming rate,' CDC says

The idea to place Narcan kits with the 50 defibrillators in Nassau buildings and parks originated with Carole Trottere of Old Field, a longtime press secretary whose son, Alex Sutton, died in 2018 of an overdose.

Nassau places drug that reverses opioid overdoses in county offices and parks, officials say

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman on Monday announced that the county has placed Narcan, a drug that reverses opioid overdoses, in county buildings, parks and other public spaces.

Blakeman: 'Fentanyl is flooding our communities'

At 20, this Malverne man had $100,000 in gambling debt. Legalized sports betting made his addiction worse, he said.

Malverne man's gambling addiction made worse by legalized sports betting

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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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