Tag: pandemic
Fauci Says Time to Start ‘Inching’ Back Toward Normality
Top U.S. infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Wednesday that it is time for the United States to start inching back towards normality, despite remaining risks from Covid-19.
Long Island at a Crossroads as Latest Covid-19 Wave Crests, 2nd...
Long Island's Nassau and Suffolk counties have come into the spotlight in the past month, highlighting national divisions over how the Covid-19 pandemic should be handled going forward.
Ethics Panel Orders Cuomo to Pay Back Money from $5.1M Pandemic...
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo will have to pay back proceeds from his pandemic-era book “American Crisis,” the state’s ethics panel the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) ruled on Tuesday, Dec. 14.
Northwell Nurses Choir Headed to Finals of America’s Got Talent
The Northwell Health Nurses Choir is one of 10 acts going through to the final round of NBC’s America’s Got Talent (AGT) next week.
Adelphi University President Dr. Christine Riordan Talks Pandemic Adjustments
Adelphi University President Dr. Christine Riordan, the school’s 10th president, took office in July 2015. She talked with the Long Island Press about the past six years, the pandemic and the future.
Parents, Educators Raise Concerns About the ‘Lost Year’ of Academics
With many school districts not having in-person classes full time this year due to Covid-19, some people in the school community are concerned about how well students will fare this fall.
OpEd: Building Resilience to Emerge Mentally Stronger Post-pandemic
In a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association, an overwhelming 78 percent of American adults believe the pandemic to be a major source of stress in their lives.
Social Distancing’s Impact on Mental Health and How to Cope
The APA notes that research has shown that people who are social distancing may be vulnerable to fear and anxiety; depression and boredom; anger, frustration or irritability; and stigmatization.
Islip Terrace 17-year-old Appears on Time Magazine Cover
A Long Island high school student posed as the face of millions of young Americans’ “lost year” for the cover of Time magazine’s April 12 issue.
Tips For Supporting Your Kid’s Emotional Well-Being During the Pandemic
Here are some strategies and tips on supporting you and your children’s emotional well-being that may help your family get through this new year with firm footing.