On a Monday conference call, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone confirmed the first two deaths in Suffolk County due to the coronavirus. 


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North Bellmore resident Tim McCabe, has four auto-immune diseases and has received both a liver and two kidney transplants. Tim and his family are raising awareness for people to consider becoming organ donors, after it helped save Tim's life three separate times.

North Bellmore resident alive thanks to organ donors

The CDC's latest recommendation that people in high risk areas, like LI, wear masks indoors and in public places appears to have been met with something of a collective shrug. Steve Langford reports.

LIers on CDC recommendations: 'I guess if we have to'

Reporter David Olson and producer Jeffrey Basinger received inside access to the health care workers caring for patients with coronavirus at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside, Newsday's Steve Langford reports. 

In-depth look at 'Inside the Red Zone' investigation

Scott Williams of Holbrook got to thank his "three angels" who saved him last month during a meeting at the LIRR's Ronkonkoma station Friday.

Heart attack victim in Florida revived by fellow Long Islanders

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Tim McCabe, of North Bellmore, said doctors found two cancerous tumors while he was undergoing a liver transplant. He gave himself a day to be angry about it, then moved on to face his latest health challenge.

'I never thought I was going to hear the C word ... it was like a cruel joke'

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Even for parents who want to breastfeed, it may not be an option, due to issues ranging from medical conditions to lack of milk supply.

For these LI moms, 'just breastfeed' not the solution to infant formula shortage

The authorization may not mean much on Long Island, where most families have chosen not to have those children get even a single shot.

FDA clears COVID booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11

A COVID-19 booster shot for children between the ages of 5 and 11 will be available on Long Island after the CDC on Thursday approved the extra shot. "We must continue to increase the number of children who are protected," Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the CDC director, said in a statement.

CDC approves COVID-19 booster for children ages 5 through 11

The New York City case of what could be Monkeypox comes after one was reported this week in Massachusetts. It was believed to be the first case in the U.S.

Rare case of possible Monkeypox reported in NYC

We answer your questions on the crisis and when it could be resolved.

What to know about the baby formula shortage

Few if any businesses, schools or other venues have announced plans to reinstitute the masking mandates ubiquitous earlier in the pandemic — before vaccines were widespread and deaths and hospitalizations were brought under control.

Despite CDC advice, some on LI decline to mask again

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COVID-19 will likely continue to spread, medical experts say. Get updates from local doctors on the latest available treatments and ways to protect yourself and your family.

Doctors' tips for getting through a COVID-19 infection

Sen. Chuck Schumer called for more federal funds for programs in an effort to fight opioid addiction on the day before National Fentanyl Awareness Day.

Schumer calls for federal push for funds to combat opioid addiction

Over a hundred people in favor of abortion rights gathered outside of the Nassau County courthouse on Saturday, following the leak of a draft of a Supreme Court opinion strongly suggesting the repeal of Roe v. Wade. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.

Protests on LI over the possible repeal of Roe v. Wade

Tina Widergren of Ronkonkoma, who struggled for years with opioid addiction, entered rehab after she hit rock bottom in 2018. This Mother's Day, Widergren, who is engaged, said she will reflect on her journey to sobriety and celebrate her roles as a mother to her 2-year-old daughter, Mackenzie, and as a businesswoman.

She almost died of an overdose. Now, this mom wants to be 'the best role model'

Dr. Joseph Casarona woke up in the middle of the night at his home in Cutchogue when he accidentally stumbled down the stairs. The doctor was left paralyzed from the neck down. Unsure if he would ever walk again- Casarona went through five months of therapy and this weekend with the assistance of a cane, he will be walking out of the Emerge Nursing and Rehabilitation in Glen Cove. Newsday's Jamie Stuart reports. 

Cutchogue doctor walks again after fall left him paralyzed 

Locust Valley resident George Meyer, 88, spoke on Wednesday about spending time as a hospital volunteer.

George Meyer returns to work as a hospital volunteer in his 80s

Masks were again mandated on Wednesday at Long Island MacArthur Airport and on Suffolk County buses. Riders in Coram had mixed views on wearing masks while they travel. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Mask reversal: Masks again mandated at MacArthur Airport and on Suffolk buses 

Long Island's 7-day COVID positivity rate was 5.46% Sunday. Some Long Islanders on Monday said they are continuing to take precautions to protect themselves from the virus. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Long Island's 7-day COVID positivity rate at 5.46%

Two years after the first COVID-19 cases were diagnosed on Long Island, many still struggle with lingering long-term effects from the virus. Newsday's Shari Einhorn reports.

Lingering long-term effects from COVID-19

Evelyn Van Winckel, who turned 8 on Sunday, of Fort Salonga, suffers from long COVID, her family said. This story follows the second-grader from school to occupational therapy, then acupuncture and cupping, and finally home. Newsday's Shari Einhorn reports.

Long Island children who suffer from long COVID 

Aidan and Zoey Taylor started a program at Plainview Hospital, Heidi's Helping Hands, named after their late mother. The program allows families to make mementos with their loved ones before they die. 

Teens create program to help families cope with loss  

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