Expert Advice On How To Protect Your Accounts From Social Media Scams
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2y ago
LONG BEACH, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — Bitcoin scams, in which criminals hack into personal accounts and friends lose money, are spreading on social media. So, how can you protect yourself? CBS2’s Carolyn Gusoff followed-up with a Long Beach woman who tried reasoning with her hacker and got tips on how to keep your accounts safe. “My heart is broken because they lost money,” Calette Morales said. Morales has her Instagram account back, but it came at a high price paid by trusting friends. “Three of my friends were stolen a couple thousand dollars,” Morales said. A hacker posed and posted has Morales ..read more
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Wet And Windy Conditions Prompt Coastal Flood Warning On Long Island
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2y ago
LONG BEACH, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — It’s a wet and windy Monday across New York, and coastal flooding is a concern on Long Island. In a coastal hazard message, the National Weather Service said the beaches of southern Long Island could see large breaking waves up to 13 feet, which could result in significant beach erosion and flooding. Rain coupled with high tide and a full moon are a real concern, as well. LINK: Check The Latest Forecast State and local officials say they are prepared. Crews have been out all night and will continue throughout the day. “It’s all about being prepared,” Gov. K ..read more
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New York State Receiving $13.5 Billion Over 5 Years From Infrastructure Law; $2 Billion Slotted For Bridge Repair
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2y ago
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The United States Department of Transportation on Friday launched a historic bridge replacement and rehabilitation program. As part of the president’s infrastructure law, it’s sending more than $26 billion to the states to fix thousands of bridges and much of it focuses on smaller, often overlooked bridges overdue for repair. As CBS2’s Carolyn Gusoff reports, New York roads are rattling nerves and racking up repairs. “It’s horrible. You drive, it’s like hitting speed bumps,” one man said. Our bridges aren’t much better, but wear-and-tear can be hidden. “We can repave it ..read more
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With Decision Deadline Looming, Roughly One-Third New York State Communities Have Opted Out Of Marijuana Dispensaries
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2y ago
LONG BEACH, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — A deadline is looming across New York state. Municipalities have until Dec. 31 to decide if they will allow legalized adult-use recreational marijuana dispensaries and on-site consumption lounges. But as CBS2’s Carolyn Gusoff reported Thursday, hundreds of villages, towns, and cities are opting out. Yet another Long Island town, Hempstead, recently announced it will opt out of dispensaries, as the year-end deadline nears. As is Long Beach, citing a lack of guidance from the state. “The state doesn’t really know what they are doing, either. We all need to take a ..read more
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ER At Long Beach Hospital That Initially Closed Due To Vaccine Hesitancy To Reopen Friday Morning
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2y ago
LONG BEACH, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — There is a positive update on an emergency room on Long Island that closed earlier this week due to a staffing shortage. On Thursday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the ER at Mount Sinai South Nassau in Long Beach will reopen Friday at 7 a.m. The governor said the state Department of Health worked with hospital officials and community leaders to get the emergency department back up and running. The ER closed Monday due to vaccine hesitancy, with about 1% — or 70 staff members — unvaccinated ..read more
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Officials: Lack Of Vaccinated Nurses Forces Closure Of Long Beach Emergency Room
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2y ago
LONG BEACH, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — A Long Island hospital has been forced to shut down a satellite emergency room because of a staffing shortage. Vaccine hesitancy is having a direct impact on health care in the city of Long Beach. The barrier island’s only emergency department stopped taking patients Monday, CBS2’s Carolyn Gusoff reported. Sal Gaimalveo was one of the last patents seen at the Long Beach ER before operations shut down at 3 p.m. due to a shortage of vaccinated nurses. “It’s horrible. So what? Are we going to be transferring everyone to Oceanside?” Gaimalveo said. COVID VACCINE Ne ..read more
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Long Island’s South Shore Under High Wind Warning As Nor’easter Wraps Up
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2y ago
LONG BEACH, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — Parts of Long Island are under a wind advisory Wednesday as the area deals with a second morning of storms. Strong winds could take down trees and power lines, causing power outages and trouble on the roads. Suffolk County is under a state of emergency. County Executive Steve Bellone said crews are in place and prepared to respond to any fallen trees or outages due to the wind. The winds started to crank up overnight and get stronger the farther east you go. CLICK HERE >> CHECK THE FORECAST Both county leaders urged caution after back-to-back nights of rai ..read more
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Remembering 9/11: Sunrise Ceremony Held At Point Lookout Beach Memorial For Long Island Residents Lost In Attacks
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LONG BEACH, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — Thousands on Saturday returned to Point Lookout where they watched the attacks on the Twin Towers unfold two decades ago. When the towers were struck, stunned Long Islanders spontaneously gathered at the shore. They had a crystal-clear view of the unthinkable, CBS2’s Carolyn Gusoff reported. They’ve returned to the beach every year for the last 20 years for a ceremony at sunrise to honor the lives lost. (credit: CBS2) Last year’s service was held in the parking lot to maintain social distancing. But this year, hundreds of mourners were back on the sand. Gusoff ..read more
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Nassau Police Divers Search Waters Off Long Beach For Stolen Torahs
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2y ago
LONG BEACH, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — Police were back out in the waters off Long Beach on Tuesday to search for stolen torahs. The Nassau Police Department dispatched divers Tuesday afternoon but did not find they religious artifacts. READ MORE: Sacred Artifacts Stolen From Synagogue On Long Island: ‘Very Sentimental To Every Single Jew’ Two torahs and sacred religious items were stolen from a synagogue on Walnut Street in Long Beach in late August. Officials believe the items may have been thrown into the ocean. So far, no arrests have been made ..read more
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Long Beach Residents Fighting Construction Of New Pump Station Near Homes
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2y ago
LONG BEACH, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — Frustrations are flooding a Long Island neighborhood. Some residents in Long Beach are fighting a drainage improvement project after finding out that a pump station is being built next to their homes. Tony Mastrogiovanni has a water view from his home on Tennessee Avenue, but soon, he’ll be looking at a brick pump station. “Basically where this car is, it’s double that, though. It’s going to come out here … A building,” he told CBS2’s Carolyn Gusoff. The city of Long Beach is about to start construction feet from his front door. “It’s almost the size maybe of a ..read more
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