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Polio · Rockland CountyOfficials say the Rockland County resident is an unvaccinated adult. It appears the person had a vaccine-derived strain of the virus. In 1979, polio was declared eliminated in the U.S., meaning there was no longer routine spread. Rarely, travelers with polio have brought infections into the United States.See the Story
Polio case confirmed in Rockland County, 1st in U.S. since 2013
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US & Canada · PalisadesAt least four people died when a passenger van overturned on a highway in New Jersey early Friday. The Ford Econoline E350 van rolled over and landed in the center median of the southbound lanes of the Palisades Parkway, near Exit 2, in Englewood Cliffs around 1:25 a.m. Twelve people were inside the vehicle, and officials say they are all from New York City and were traveling back from a warehouse where they work in Chester, Orange County.See the Story
4 dead, 8 injured after passenger van overturns on Palisades Interstate Parkway in N.J.
60% Left coverage: 10 sources
Polio · Rockland CountyRockland County polio case found to be genetically linked to samples of the virus from greater Jerusalem and the United Kingdom. It has also been linked to polio samples found in Rockland County wastewater dating back to June. The state health department said the findings underscored the importance of getting vaccinated.See the Story
Polio strain in Rockland County linked to Jerusalem and London, NY health officials say
60% Right coverage: 5 sources
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Spring Valley, New York · Spring ValleyJared Lloyd, 35, died in a 2021 fire at an adult home in Spring Valley. He was posthumously honored with the Hero Award by the Firefighters Association of the State of New York. Sabrail Davenport, Lloyd's mother, accepted the honors, standing on the dais.See the Story
Spring Valley firefighter Jared Lloyd to be honored posthumously for life-saving actions
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US & Canada · Rockland CountyPolio has essentially been eliminated in the U.S. since the 1970s. There is no cure for the highly-contagious disease, which can cause lifelong paralysis. New Yorkers who were not vaccinated as children are being encouraged to get the vaccine. State health officials say they have vaccinated hundreds of people.See the Story
CDC reportedly investigating polio case in New York
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Nyack · NyackTHRU DECEMBER 17
NYACK, NY – The Greekish, 8 North Broadway in Nyack, hosts Brunchish & Beats every Sunday, 12-4 PM. Listen to tunes provided by Joe Davids Events as you enjoy a two-course menu featuring specials like Poached Egg Spanakopita, Greek Honey French Toast & Fruit, or Sausage SSee the Story
Going On in Greek-American Community
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Rockland County · Rockland CountyRockland County, N.Y., has one of the lowest polio vaccination rates in the state. The county has administered more than 5,000 polio vaccines, the bulk of which went to individuals under age 4. The state reported more than 400 cases of measles in Rockland, Orange, Sullivan and Westchester counties.See the Story
How one New York county went from fighting measles to battling polio
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New City · New CityWorcester City welcome Uttoxeter Town to Claines Lane this afternoon. The new management team of Keenen Meakin-Richards and Graham Deakin have wasted little time in making changes. Former players Dan Okojie and Ethan Moran have both been brought back to the club, whilst the new City co-managers have added some new faces through their contacts.See the Story
New City bosses make five new signings before first game in charge
Vaccines · Rockland CountyRockland County Executive Ed Day sent a letter to President Joe Biden. The request was made after a case of paralytic polio was detected in the county. Day said both the current circulation of polio and the 2018-2019 measles outbreak could be linked to people coming here from outside the U.S.See the Story
Rockland's Day to Biden: Require polio, measles, other vaccines for international visitors
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Pearl River · Pearl RiverPearl River senior Marissa Graziano scored the only goal of the game on a set piece. The Pirates have strung together three-straight shutout wins in a five-day stretch. Tappan Zee has lost three of its last four games by one goal to Class A contenders.See the Story
Girls soccer: Pearl River holds off rival Tappan Zee in 1-0 win on Senior Day
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