Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo spoke Wednesday at a news conference on the need to increase testing and about the new cases confirmed since Tuesday, bringing the state's total to 216.


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Beth Gary, 35, of Rockville Centre, has a gene mutation that puts her at higher risk of cancer. As a precaution, she had her breasts and ovaries surgically removed. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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Thousands, including Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr., a pancreatic cancer survivor, attended the Lustgarten Foundation's annual walk at Jones Beach for cancer research. About $800,000 was expected to be raised. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

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The nonprofit group The Basic Six offers free makeup sessions with six easy steps for cancer survivors.

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Nationwide and on Long Island, we have seen a general decrease in HIV/AIDS diagnoses, but it isn't equal among different races and ethnicities. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

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Experts say more women with a family history or genetic predisposition to cancers are opting to have preventive surgery, a continuation of what is known as the "Angelina Jolie effect."

To prevent cancers, Rockville Centre mom, 35, has breasts, ovaries removed

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The two infections are in people older than 50 who recovered without needing to be hospitalized, the Suffolk Health Department said. It brings the county's number of cases to four.

2 more West Nile virus cases in Suffolk County, health officials say

The developments come as the state Health Department seeks an emergency caretaker to operate the Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation as it continues trying to revoke the facility's operating permit.

Woodbury nursing home attorneys say state's request for court-appointed monitors will lead to center's closure

Free test for congenital CMV will be part of a baby's routine newborn screening.

NY adds new infant test for virus causing deafness

About 2,000 people walked 1 or 3 miles at Jones Beach to raise awareness and money as part of an ongoing quest to increase survival rates among those with pancreatic cancer.

Fundraising walk targets pancreatic cancer

Supporters of a more intensive focus on the mental health needs of people in crisis rallied to support legislation bringing first responders with mental health or substance abuse expertise to certain 911 calls before cops.

'Public health' response for those in crisis

The study authors concluded that, during future disasters or times of isolation, intervention to help promote "social engagement" could be potentially important to mental health. 

Social isolation during pandemic associated with greater depression, study says

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Suffolk County leads the nation in meat allergy cases that are caused by tick bites. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

Suffolk leads nation in tick-caused meat allergy syndrome 

While the virus is here on the island, the risk of transmission to humans is low according to doctors. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

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After facing challenges getting gender affirming care as legislation makes it difficult in many states, members of LI's trans community are finding treatment at Northwell Health's Center for Transgender Care in New Hyde Park. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

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The FDA approved the nation's first over-the-counter contraceptive. Opill, the once-a-day pill will be sold without a prescription, making it the first medication to be moved out from behind the pharmacy counter.

FDA approves Opill, first over-the-counter birth control pill

Drastic cutbacks in prescription opioids in an effort to curb the abuse have left patients who need perscriptions at a disadvantage, often having a hard time finding the medications. 

Patients suffering with pain have hard time finding prescription opioids

Comedian John Ziegler and musician Richie Cannata, both cancer survivors, shared their stories before an audience of about 1,200 fellow survivors at Northwell Health's annual Don Monti Cancer Survivors Day celebration at the R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Center in Lake Success. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

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Jasmine Miller of Holtsville, who loved spending time at the beach and pools, was shocked to learn that the growth on her heel was melanoma. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

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Ticks, carriers of Lyme disease and other pathogens, are a growing problem on Long Island. Take a look at what researchers are doing to raise awareness. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

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Lawmakers want Long Islanders to share the message that fentanyl is deadly and are pushing for longer treatment options. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports. 

'Need this to stop': Family members who lost loved ones to fentanyl plead for change

State database shows 1,400 products with likely carcinogen over the permitted levels. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

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Tyler Gomez, 15, of Selden, will appear in the Netflix documentary "Emergency NYC." The teen underwent a lifesaving kidney transplant, with his father as the donor. Newsday's Steve Langford reports. 

Netflix's 'Emergency NYC' to cover story of Selden teen who got kidney donated from dad

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

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