Joe Werkmeister, Author at Shelter Island Reporter

01.14.2021 News

Zeldin touts Trump’s accomplishments as House votes to impeach president for second time

The House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump on Wednesday following last week’s attack on the U.S. Capitol. Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) did not break party ranks...

01.05.2021 News

COVID cases, hospitalizations steadily on rise: Spikes in county blamed on holiday gatherings

A holiday spike in COVID-19 cases has now led to some of the highest daily infections since April in Suffolk County as the positivity rate surged above 10% on...

01.02.2021 News

Year in Review: COVID-19 left deadly impact at long-term care facilities

When the first COVID-19 outbreak occurred in the United States at a nursing home in Washington, it became abundantly clear that long-term care facilities, filled largely with elderly residents,...

12.28.2020 News

‘Next few days will tell,’ governor says of COVID-19 spread during holidays

State officials are taking a wait-and-see approach to assess the most recent COVID-19 data, which shows a sharp increase in the positive test rate directly after Christmas. Gov. Andrew...

12.20.2020 News

FAQ: As initial doses of vaccine arrive, what comes next?

The first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine arrived to the East End this week. Here, we break down some frequently asked questions about the vaccine and what people can...

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Author: Joe Werkmeister

Zeldin touts Trump’s accomplishments as House votes to impeach president for second time

COVID cases, hospitalizations steadily on rise: Spikes in county blamed on holiday gatherings

Year in Review: COVID-19 left deadly impact at long-term care facilities

‘Next few days will tell,’ governor says of COVID-19 spread during holidays

FAQ: As initial doses of vaccine arrive, what comes next?