These States Have Highest Flu Rates As Christmas Arrives: See Map
Flu season is ramping up across the country, with several states now experiencing severe or rising levels of illness, and a fast-spreading “super flu” variant is driving the surge.
The CDC’s latest FluView report for the week ending Saturday, Dec. 13, shows widespread influenza activity in nearly every region, with the Northeast and Mountain West hit especially hard.
As of Monday, Dec. 16, the CDC estimated that flu cases are growing or likely growing in 47 states. According to the agency, “very high” flu activity has been detected in New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Col…
Who Is Alexis Lewis? Harrington Park's Cory Booker Is Getting Married
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker is off the market.
The New Jersey Democrat, 56, who grew up in Harrington Park, announced on social media Tuesday, Sept. 2, that he’s engaged to Alexis Lewis, vice president of investments at the real estate firm Brasa Capital Management.
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“She has transformed me, helping me to ground and center my inner life, and discover the joys of building a nurturing home with someone you love,” Booker wrote in a series of photos showing the two in Hawaii, where the Dem got down on one knee and popped the question.
“I’m thr…
Egg Recall Follows Salmonella Cases In Nearly 100 People From Coast To Coast
A multi-state salmonella outbreak tied to eggs has sickened 95 people nationwide and triggered a recall of large brown cage-free eggs sold under several brand names, federal health officials said.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Thursday, Aug. 28, that cases span 13 states, with 73 illnesses in California. Additional infections have been reported in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington.
The agency noted the true number of illnesses is likely higher because many people r…
Covid-19: Highly Transmissible Strains Spark Summer Surge In Some States
New surveillance shows COVID-19 is quietly heating up at the height of summer, fueling concerns about travel plans and back-to-school prep.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) time-varying reproductive number dashboard, seven states now have a rate above 1.2, meaning each infected person is, on average, passing the virus to more than one other individual.
Louisiana tops the list with an Rt of 1.28, followed closely by Florida (1.24), Nevada (1.22), and Hawaii (1.21). Texas, Mississippi and Alabama are hovering just above the 1.15 mark, signaling sus…
Valley Cottage Marine Dies At 22: Community Rallies To Bring His Platoon To His Services
When Rockland County native and Lance Corporal Ryan James Barnard died earlier this month while serving with the US Marine Corps in Hawaii, his community he called home responded with one goal: bringing his brothers in arms to his services to say goodbye.
Barnard, a 22-year-old from Valley Cottage, died on Wednesday, July 2, while stationed at Kaneohe Bay, assigned to the Third Littoral Combat Team, Second Platoon, Ares Company. A Marine through and through, Ryan was known for his deep loyalty, quiet strength, and unwavering commitment to those around him, his obituary said.
His…
Rising Star In Culinary World, 26, Killed In Freak Accident
She was chasing waterfalls — and a dream — when tragedy struck.
A rising star in the culinary world was killed in a freak accident while hiking at a remote location in Hawaii.
Gianna Buzzetta, a 26-year-old prodigy and executive pastry chef at the Michelin-starred Jeune et Jolie restaurant in California near San Diego, died on Monday, March 24, after being struck by a falling boulder while visiting Makaleha Falls in Kauai.
The accident happened just as she was fulfilling a years-long dream to see a waterfall on the island, with her boyfriend, Connor Quinton, her parents, Caty and Sal…
Iconic Actor Richard Chamberlain, Known As ‘King Of Miniseries,’ Dies
Richard Chamberlain, the acclaimed actor known as the "King of the Miniseries," has died.
The cause of his death, which occurred in Hawaii on Saturday, March 29, was complications from a stroke, his publicist said. He was 90 years old.
Chamberlain starred in notable productions such as Shogun and The Thorn Birds, which captivated audiences and achieved remarkable ratings.
He became widely known as a teen idol for his role in the medical drama Dr. Kildare in the 1960s.
In an effort to reshape his artistic image, Chamberlain ventured into more challenging roles, including playin…
A Nye-ce Surprise: Fairfield Teacher Competes To Bring Science Legend To His Classroom
A Connecticut teacher with a passion for science hopes to land his class a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: a virtual lesson from legendary science educator Bill Nye, "The Science Guy."
Josh Bartosiewicz, 31, a seventh- and eighth-grade teacher at the Unquowa School in Fairfield, is competing in the "America’s Favorite Teacher" award, a contest that benefits the Planetary Society. Voting is now open and runs until March 6.
If he wins, Bartosiewicz will receive a $25,000 cash prize, a trip to Hawaii, and the chance to have Nye—a childhood hero—teach a live, virtual class for his students.
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MA Leads Nation In Women’s Healthcare In New Study: Here’s Why
Several northeast states are among the best in the nation for women’s health, leading in healthcare access, affordability, and safety, a new study said.
Massachusetts was ranked as the best state for women’s health in 2025, according to a study released by SmileHub on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The Bay State finished narrowly ahead of second-place Hawaii, while Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey rounded out the top five.
The report evaluated all 50 states using 18 key metrics, including maternal mortality rates, hospital quality, and the cost of medical care. The findings highlight major disp…
Andrew De Juana, Mount Olive Native, Dies At 34: 'True Light Of Life'
Andrew De Juana, who grew up in Mount Olive, died on Monday, Nov. 4 at the age of 34, according to his obituary from William Leber Funeral Home.
De Juana was a sales manager at Equnox in Manhattan and had recently received his New York Yoga Teaching Certification, according to his obituary. Aside from yoga, he enjoyed hiking, spending time at the beach, and traveled to Thailand, California and Hawaii, his obituary reads.
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