FDA Recalls Westport Oysters After Norovirus Outbreak FDA Recalls Westport Oysters After Norovirus Outbreak FDA Recalls Westport Oysters After Norovirus Outbreak
FDA Recalls Westport Oysters After Norovirus Outbreak The US Food and Drug Administration has recalled oysters grown and harvested in Connecticut following an outbreak of norovirus. In a notice on Thursday, March 14, the FDA said the outbreak was caused by oysters sold by Norwalk-based Norm Bloom and Son harvested in February. Although the FDA did not give many how many people were sickened, they did reveal the contaminated batch was associated with an outbreak in Minnesota. In the notice, the FDA warned consumers that the oysters were also sold to restaurants and retailers throughout Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryl…
NY Ranks High Among Best States To Raise Family, New Study Finds: Here's Where, Why NY Ranks High Among Best States To Raise Family, New Study Finds: Here's Where, Why NY Ranks High Among Best States To Raise Family, New Study Finds: Here's Where, Why
NY Ranks High Among Best States To Raise Family, New Study Finds: Here's Where, Why According to a new report ranking the US states on a scale of the best places to raise a family, New York State ranks among the top 10. New York State is one of the best states in the country to raise a family — according to a study released on Monday, Jan. 8 by WalletHub, which ranked the Empire State as number five. The personal finance company used the following metrics to score each of the 50 states, then take the totals to complete a final ranking: Family fun (including the share of children who live near a park, share of families with young children, number of attractions, and mo…
235-Mile Trail In CT, MA Named As New US National Park: 'Lined With Natural Beauty' 235-Mile Trail In CT, MA Named As New US National Park: 'Lined With Natural Beauty' 235-Mile Trail In CT, MA Named As New US National Park: 'Lined With Natural Beauty'
235-Mile Trail In CT, MA Named As New US National Park: 'Lined With Natural Beauty' An over 200-mile trail stretching from the Connecticut shoreline to the northern border of Massachusetts has been designated as one of the country's newest national parks, officials announced. The New England National Scenic Trail, which stretches 235 miles from the Connecticut shoreline on Long Island Sound to the border between Massachusetts and New Hampshire, is one of the country's three newest national parks, the National Park Service announced earlier in December.  The trail received national park status along with the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Wisconsin and the North Coun…
COVID-19: 'We're Going Back Up Again,' CDC Director Says Amid Post-Thanksgiving Increases COVID-19: 'We're Going Back Up Again,' CDC Director Says Amid Post-Thanksgiving Increases COVID-19: 'We're Going Back Up Again,' CDC Director Says Amid Post-Thanksgiving Increases
Covid-19: 'We're Going Back Up Again,' CDC Director Says Amid Post-Thanksgiving Increases Key metrics in weekly data indicate the first major nationwide COVID-19 uptick in months following the Thanksgiving holiday. Speaking at a Congressional hearing on Thursday, Nov. 30, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Mandy Cohen said: "We are going back up again, which we expected after a lot of travel and gathering at Thanksgiving." Nationwide, in the latest data for the week ending Saturday, Nov. 25, there was a 10.6 percent increase in emergency room visits and 10 percent increase in hospitalizations. In addition, the test positivity rate went up 1.2 perc…
Agree? Here's Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In NY, Report Says Agree? Here's Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In NY, Report Says Agree? Here's Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In NY, Report Says
Agree? Here's Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In NY, Report Says Move over, stuffing and cranberry sauce - this Thanksgiving side reigns supreme in the eyes of New Yorkers. Of all the delectable dishes to play second fiddle to the turkey, sweet potatoes with marshmallows are the most popular in the Empire State, according to the recruitment site Zippia. The website used Google Trends data from November 2022 to see which of over 20 Thanksgiving sides home chefs searched for the most. A holiday staple for many, sweet potato casserole is typically made with brown sugar, butter, orange juice, and cinnamon, and topped with gooey marshmallows. Sweet pot…
Man Who Attacked Congresswoman In Northeast DC Elevator Sentenced For Assault Man Who Attacked Congresswoman In Northeast DC Elevator Sentenced For Assault Man Who Attacked Congresswoman In Northeast DC Elevator Sentenced For Assault
Man Who Attacked Congresswoman In Northeast DC Elevator Sentenced For Assault The District man who assaulted a Congresswoman in the elevator of her Northeast DC apartment building has been sentenced to time behind bars, federal authorities announced. Kendrid Khalil Hamlin, 26, was sentenced to 27 months in prison, followed by 36 months of supervised release after he attacked Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig and assaulted a pair of police officers earlier this year. The incident was reported shortly after 7 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9 inside an H Street NW building. MPD seeks the public's assistance in identifying a suspect responsible for a Simple Assault that occurred t…
Skate Blade Slashing Death Of Former Pittsburgh Penguin Adam Johnson Leads To Arrest In UK Skate Blade Slashing Death Of Former Pittsburgh Penguin Adam Johnson Leads To Arrest In UK Skate Blade Slashing Death Of Former Pittsburgh Penguin Adam Johnson Leads To Arrest In UK
Skate Blade Slashing Death Of Former Pittsburgh Penguin Adam Johnson Leads To Arrest In UK A man has been arrested in the United Kingdom on the suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the gruesome death of former Pittsburgh Penguin Adam Johnson. Former Pittsburgh Penguin and NHL member, Adam Johnson, 29, died at North General Hospital in Sheffield England following a skate incident on the rink at the Utilita Arena during the Champions Cup Game on Oct. 28, according to a release by the South Yorkshire area coroner Tanyka Rawden.  Johnson was playing for the Nottingham Panthers in the Elite Ice Hockey League at the time of the deadly skating collision.  Matt Petgrave, 31, wh…
NJ Grandmother Heading To Fantasy Suites On 'Golden Bachelor' NJ Grandmother Heading To Fantasy Suites On 'Golden Bachelor' NJ Grandmother Heading To Fantasy Suites On 'Golden Bachelor'
NJ Grandmother Heading To Fantasy Suites On 'Golden Bachelor' Gerry Turner must make a choice: Leslie Fhima or Theresa Nist. Nist, 70, of Shrewsbury, NJ, and Fhima, of Minnesota, have progressed to the top two contestants on ABC's "The Golden Bachelor," following a round of hometown dates. Turner, who sent Faith Martin home during the Thursday, Nov. 9 episode, visited with Nist's family last week, even having met three of her grandchildren, her daughter, and her sisters. When he asked the three little guys what they thought of him and their Nana dating, they seemed to be for it: "She comes over a lot because she's always lonely," one said. "It w…
NY AG James Joins Lawsuit Against Meta With 32 Other States: 'They Must Be Held Accountable' NY AG James Joins Lawsuit Against Meta With 32 Other States: 'They Must Be Held Accountable' NY AG James Joins Lawsuit Against Meta With 32 Other States: 'They Must Be Held Accountable'
NY AG James Joins Lawsuit Against Meta With 32 Other States: 'They Must Be Held Accountable' New York Attorney General Letitia James and a group of attorneys general from 32 other states have filed a federal lawsuit against Meta for contributing to a mental health crisis among young people, officials announced. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges that the social media company knowingly designed and implemented features on Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms that purposefully take advantage of children and teens, James' office announced on Tuesday, Oct. 24.  Additionally, the lawsuit also charges Meta with collecting…
Massachusetts 2nd Best In US For Healthcare; Midwestern State Claims Title: Study Massachusetts 2nd Best In US For Healthcare; Midwestern State Claims Title: Study Massachusetts 2nd Best In US For Healthcare; Midwestern State Claims Title: Study
Massachusetts 2nd Best In US For Healthcare; Midwestern State Claims Title: Study Massachusetts is home to some of the best healthcare systems in the country, but another state claimed the crown in a new survey.  Forbes Advisor compared all 50 states under four categories, including healthcare access, outcomes, cost, and quality of hospital care.  Each category is given a score on a scale of 0 to 100, with 100 indicating the worst result for that category. Only Minnesota scored better than Massachusetts.  The study revealed that the Bay State has the lowest percentage of residents without health insurance coverage (2.50 percent) and the highest number of …
NY Will Begin Screening Newborns For Congenital Cytomegalovirus, Becoming Second State To Do So NY Will Begin Screening Newborns For Congenital Cytomegalovirus, Becoming Second State To Do So NY Will Begin Screening Newborns For Congenital Cytomegalovirus, Becoming Second State To Do So
NY Will Begin Screening Newborns For Congenital Cytomegalovirus, Becoming Second State To Do So New York is adding a common congenital virus to its list of screenings for newborn babies. Beginning Monday, Oct. 2, all babies will be screened for Congenital Cytomegalovirus, making the Empire State the second in the nation to screen for the virus, according to the New York Health Department. Minnesota began such screenings in February 2023. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common viral infection in newborns and most people infected show no symptoms.  However, about 10 percent of infants born with the virus will have health problems at birth, including rash, jaundice, low birth we…
Cantaloupes Shipped To DMV Region Being Recalled For Salmonella Concerns Cantaloupes Shipped To DMV Region Being Recalled For Salmonella Concerns Cantaloupes Shipped To DMV Region Being Recalled For Salmonella Concerns
Cantaloupes Shipped To DMV Region Being Recalled For Salmonella Concerns Thousands of cases of whole cantaloupes - many of which were shipped to the DMV region - are subject to a new recall, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. Arizona-based Eagle Produce is voluntarily recalling 6,456 cases of cantaloupe that may be contaminated with Salmonella following a test at an FDA distribution center. Specifically, the recall includes Kandy whole cantaloupes with the UPC number code of 4050 on the package and lot codes of:  797901; 797900; 804918. The recalled cantaloupes were distributed between Tuesday, Sept. 5 and Saturday, Sept. 16 and sold in sup…