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Children under 5 years old are eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19 after recent approval from federal authorities.

Youngest group of kids start to get vaccinated on LI

Long Island reverend creates support group for people of color who have Parkinson's

Health care providers around Long Island Tuesday began administering COVID-19 vaccines for children under the age of 5. Newsday TV's Shari Einhorn reports.

COVID vaccines for kids under 5 roll out

CDC data from April shows those vaccinated and boosted were twice as likely to get COVID-19 as those vaccinated but not boosted. Newsday TV's Steve Langford reports.

Why are so many with booster shots testing positive for COVID? 

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Older white men have appeared much more likely to have the movement disorder than any other group, studies have shown. But experts say those numbers may be misleading.

Experts review perceived racial gap among those affected by Parkinson's

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The individual tested positive for orthopoxvirus, as the sickness is called, and is isolating at home, the county said.

Suffolk County confirms first case of monkey pox

New York City will offer people who test positive for coronavirus free prescriptions for Paxlovid on-site and within minutes, Mayor Eric Adams said.

NYC to offer on-the-spot COVID-19 prescriptions

The low vaccination rates for the youngest kids echo the findings of a recent survey on how parents feel about the vaccine for kids under 5.

Sparsely attended Vaxmobile reflects parents' reluctance to vaccinate small kids

Joe Boyce, of Wantagh, who was desperately searching for a live kidney donor after his kidney function dropped dramatically in March, found one not far from home. His neighbor, Liz Haines, donated one of hers. Newsday TV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Wantagh man gets much-needed kidney from neighbor

Experts said the new subvariant of the omicron strain is highly infectious but is unlikely to cause extensive deaths or hospitalizations among those vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.

Experts: New COVID-19 subvariant leading to more 'breakthrough' cases

Drowning is a leading cause of death among children, according to the CDC, which reports that it is second only to birth defects as a cause of death among children ages 1 to 4.

Close supervision of kids at beaches prevents tragedies, officials urge

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Jonas Figueroa: "Being on hormones has changed my life"

Sixteen year old Coragan Richter of Sayville began transitioning four years ago, under the care of Stony Brook Endocrinologist. Coragan acknowledges the challenges, but says the transition is a welcome move to reality.

Sixteen year old from Sayville shares transition story

Kerry Thomas: Long Islanders should have access to gender-affirming health care services

More than 1,000 people gathered Saturday outside of a New Hyde Park medical building to celebrate their cancer survival. The gathering is one of hundreds expected this weekend that are tied to the 35th annual National Cancer Survivors Day. 

National Cancer Survivors Day celebration

Get the latest COVID updates from Nassau and Suffolk County health commissioners as they discuss which variants are concerning right now, plus LI's rates of reinfections, hospitalizations and deaths.

COVID updates from county health commissioners

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

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

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