Yorktown, NY
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Harmful Algae Bloom Closes These Mohegan Lake Beaches For Water Analysis Harmful Algae Bloom Closes These Mohegan Lake Beaches For Water Analysis
Harmful Algae Bloom Closes These Mohegan Lake Beaches For Water Analysis Two public beaches in Westchester have been shut down after the discovery of a harmful algae bloom in the swim area, county health officials announced.  The closures affect Mohegan Colony Association and Mohegan Beach Park District—both county-regulated swim sites—until further notice, the Westchester County Health Department said on Tuesday, June 10.  Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler said the move was made as a precaution. "The decision to close these beaches is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and health of the public," Amler said, adding, "Harmful Algae Bloo…

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by Ben Crnic
National Interest
Netflix’s ‘America’s Sweethearts’ Returns: Meet The New Rookie Cheerleaders Netflix’s ‘America’s Sweethearts’ Returns: Meet The New Rookie Cheerleaders
Netflix’s ‘America’s Sweethearts’ Returns: Meet The New Rookie Cheerleaders Netflix's hit docuseries "America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" is back for Season 2 on Wednesday, June 18, and the drama is already kicking into high gear. This season picks up right before final auditions for the 2024-2025 squad, and follows a mix of veterans and hopefuls as they push through training camp, painful cuts, and high-pressure performances on the road to joining one of the most iconic teams in sports. Only 23 of last year’s 36 veterans are returning, leaving room for a larger rookie class than in the past five years — and every candidate is bringing her own story…

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by Cecilia Levine
Manchester-Lakehurst, NJ
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Car Crashes Into Multiple Parked Vehicles, Garage: Manchester Twp PD Car Crashes Into Multiple Parked Vehicles, Garage: Manchester Twp PD
Car Crashes Into Multiple Parked Vehicles, Garage: Manchester Twp PD A woman who had a medical emergency while driving crashed into multiple parked vehicles on Friday, June 6 in Manchester Township. At 11:37 a.m., a white Hyundai Sonata driven by an 81-year-old Manchester resident was traveling south on Belvedere Drive when it approached a stop sign, Manchester police said. The driver sustained a medical episode while driving, causing her vehicle to accelerate and continue south, crossing over Renaissance Boulevard, police said. The Hyundai then crashed into a 2017 red Toyota Camry parked in the driveway of a home on Belvedere Drive South, police said. Foll…

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by Sam Barron
Albany, NY
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Stewart's Shops Wants Your Blood—And They'll Pay You In Ice Cream To Get It Stewart's Shops Wants Your Blood—And They'll Pay You In Ice Cream To Get It
Stewart's Shops Wants Your Blood—And They'll Pay You In Ice Cream To Get It Giving back has never been sweeter. Stewart’s Shops and the American Red Cross are teaming up once again for their 10th annual ‘Give A Pint, Get A Pint’ campaign, where blood donors throughout the region can trade their good deed for a pint of delicious Stewart’s ice cream or gelato. Throughout the month of June, if you donate blood at a participating Red Cross location, you’ll walk away with a certificate redeemable for a free pint of Stewart’s pre-packaged ice cream or gelato. The partnership has collected more than 104,000 donations since 2016, helping save countless lives while also s…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
These Are Most Recurring Health Issues Affecting Americans, Study Says These Are Most Recurring Health Issues Affecting Americans, Study Says
These Are Most Recurring Health Issues Affecting Americans, Study Says A new national survey reveals that most Americans are not feeling their best for nearly half the month. According to a study by Talker Research, conducted on behalf of Doctor’s Best, the average American reports feeling “fully healthy” just 19 days out of a typical month. Only 28 percent of respondents said they were completely healthy when surveyed, while 72 percent described their health as moderate or poor. The most common recurring issues that interfere with people feeling their best include: Fatigue (13 days per month) Mood changes (10 days) Digestive issues (10 days) Headaches (eig…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Billy Joel’s Wife Shares Update After Brain Condition Forces Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts Billy Joel’s Wife Shares Update After Brain Condition Forces Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts
Billy Joel’s Wife Shares Update After Brain Condition Forces Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts Billy Joel's wife has broken her silence on the medical diagnosis that has forced the "Piano Man" to cancel all of his upcoming concerts. The 76-year-old singer/songwriter announced on Friday, May 23, that he has normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition where excessive fluid builds up within the brain. Alexis Roderick Joel posted a statement on her husband's Instagram account on Monday, May 26. “Thank you for the outpouring of love and support," she wrote. "We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received.  "Bill is beloved by so many, and to us, he is…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts
Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts Three months after he fell onstage during a concert, Billy Joel has canceled all his remaining scheduled concerts. The 76-year-old "Piano Man" made the announcement on Friday, May 23, saying it's due to a medical condition affecting his ability to perform. Click here for a new, updated story: Billy Joel's Wife Speaks Out About Brain Condition That Forced Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts A statement posted on his Facebook and Instagram accounts said Joel has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition where excessive fluid builds up within the brain “This co…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Popular Allergy Drugs Have Unbearable Itching Side Effect, FDA Warns: What To Know Popular Allergy Drugs Have Unbearable Itching Side Effect, FDA Warns: What To Know
Popular Allergy Drugs Have Unbearable Itching Side Effect, FDA Warns: What To Know Some patients may suffer from unbearable itching across their entire body after stopping common allergy medications, health officials said. People who quit Zyrtec or Xyzal after using them daily for several weeks or longer have reported a rare but serious reaction known as pruritus. The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the condition on Friday, May 16. In 209 cases tracked by the FDA, many described intense itching that appeared within days and disrupted their daily lives. "Patients did not experience itching before starting the medicines," the FDA said. "Report…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Form Of Cancer That's Spread To The Bone Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Form Of Cancer That's Spread To The Bone
Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Form Of Cancer That's Spread To The Bone Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to the bone. Last week, a “small nodule” was found on the 82-year-old Biden's prostate after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms, according to a statement from his personal office released late Sunday afternoon, May 18. The statement went on to say that on Friday, May 16, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone, said the statement.  "While this represents a more aggressive form…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hackensack, NJ
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Pro Golfer-Turned Fitness Model, Sister-In-Law Open Vegan Cookie Shop In Maywood Pro Golfer-Turned Fitness Model, Sister-In-Law Open Vegan Cookie Shop In Maywood
Pro Golfer-Turned Fitness Model, Sister-In-Law Open Vegan Cookie Shop In Maywood A former pro golfer and fitness model with nearly 17,000 followers on Instagram is bringing her healthy-living passion to the dessert world — one cookie at a time. Miko Page, 33, of Guttenberg, and her sister-in-law, Amal Page, 49, of Clifton, have opened Kukki Vegan at 7 East Pleasant Ave. in Maywood. The vegan cookie and dessert shop specializes in small-batch treats made without dairy or harsh chemicals — something Miko said she was desperate to find during the pandemic. "During the pandemic, we were eating a bunch of junk, and I can’t do dairy," said Miko, a pro golfer-turned fitness m…

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
Eating Too Much Chicken Raises Cancer Risk, Study Says Eating Too Much Chicken Raises Cancer Risk, Study Says
Eating Too Much Chicken Raises Cancer Risk, Study Says A new study suggests that regularly eating large amounts of chicken could increase the risk of dying from gastrointestinal cancers. The research, conducted by a team at the National Institute of Gastroenterology in Italy and published in the journal Nutrients, followed nearly 5,000 adults over a two-decade period.  The analysis focused on weekly meat consumption, including poultry, and tracked health outcomes, particularly cancer-related deaths. The study found that people who ate more than 300 grams of poultry per week — about three or more standard servings — faced a 27 percent high…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Legendary Musician Postpones Shows After Being Hospitalized With COVID, Dehydration Legendary Musician Postpones Shows After Being Hospitalized With COVID, Dehydration
Legendary Musician Postpones Shows After Being Hospitalized With COVID, Dehydration An iconic musician was forced to cancel a pair of concerts after being hospitalized for both COVID-19 and dehydration. Carlos Santana, who founded the popular group Santana, postponed his shows scheduled for Tuesday, April 22 in San Antonio, Texas, and Wednesday, April 23 in Sugar Land, Texas. An announcement on the guitarist's website on Wednesday said the 77-year-old experienced dehydration yesterday, "and has since tested positive for COVID." Santana has since been released from the hospital and is expected to be back on stage on Friday, April 25, in Thackerville, Oklahom…

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by Joe Lombardi