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While coronavirus dominates the headlines, let’s not forget the seasonal flu. Meteorologist Bonnie Schneider explains how weather may influence transmission of the influenza virus.


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The 33rd annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk raised funds for research and supportive programming for cancer patients and their families.

'I walk for ... those who didn't make it'

The 91-year-old former pediatrician transferred a home into his wife's name days before a law made assets of accused sexual abusers vulnerable. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger has more.

'It's very frustrating'

Ken George, of North Babylon, who helped with rescue efforts at Ground Zero, is one of many first responders still dealing with a variety of ailments related to the attacks. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's like a curse'

Many workers are struggling to get money they are owed years after state and federal investigations found their employers liable. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'It's big money to me'

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A new study adds empirical insight into just how deeply late-evening phone use impacts teenagers' sleep time and quality.

Less late-night phone time means better sleep for teens, study says

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Health officials said the individual, who lives in Nassau County, is an adult over the age of 50 and he or she was not vaccinated against measles.

Person with measles at Nassau medical offices prompts new questions

Peterson has more than three decades of medical experience.

NUMC names new chair of medicine as hospital turnaround era nears new phase

Lidl has recalled Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces, sold in 16-fluid ounce containers.

Grocery chain recalls gelato product

Organizers had raised $1.7 million as of Sunday morning out of a goal of $2.5 million.

'Fight the good fight': Breast cancer walk draws thousands to Jones Beach

The unvaccinated adult over 50 years old represents the second case in the county this year.

Second measles case of the year confirmed in Nassau County

The 91-year-old former pediatrician transferred a home into his wife's name days before a law made assets of accused sexual abusers vulnerable.

'He's still getting away with it': Ex-doc hasn't paid a dime of $1.6B in sex abuse judgments

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In Nassau County, about 4.5% of outlets tested were positive, similar to Suffolk's rate of 4.6%. Newsday Albany reporter Keshia Clukey has more.

'There were a few school districts that stood out'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed speaks with Newsday reporter David Olson and Stony Brook Children's Hospital's Dr. Sharon Nachman about the issue of vaccine fraud.

'There likely are others'

The verdict is the second $5.5 million judgment against Townhouse Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing this year.

'This has to stop'

He and other childhood survivors will be in Washington, D.C. this weekend to ask lawmakers for more research funds. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'I just knew it was something really bad with me'

The Willens now find themselves part of a widening national debate about doctor-assisted end-of-life decisions as they consider whether a new state law offers Kim Willen an option she may want to take when her disease runs its course. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'Walk a day in our shoes before you make a judgment'

The settlement approved in federal court is one of the largest to resolve a local wage theft complaint in recent years. Newsday data reporter Anastasia Valeeva has more.

Hundreds of live-in aides to get millions in unpaid overtime

ScieGen Pharmaceuticals wants to build a 60,000-square-foot factory and warehouse in Hauppauge to meet consumer demand. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Northwell's WTC Health Program has seen a jump over three years in certified cancer cases among first responders. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I would do it again'

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