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Medicare has issued an alert warning against several scams involving the Covid-19 vaccine. The federal agency covers the cost of the vaccine, warning recipients to never provide their Medicare card number. And never pay to join a list to get the vaccine, get early access Read More …
The Covid-19 vaccine rolling out to nursing homes in on Monday. Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Commack said that it began vaccinating about 400 people on Monday, including both staff and residents. They plan another clinic on Jan. 11 for both the second Read More …
Visitors can return to nursing homes, the state health department said Thursday, but with strict rules in place. Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker said visits will be allowed at nursing homes and long-term care facilities that have been without COVID-19 for at least 28 days, a Read More …
Two Huntington Hospital workers have pulled together a project to take care of senior citizens and send a message of support to them and the community. With the help of Merrick school teacher Kristin O’Leary, Erin Whelan and Amanada McCrea are raising funds and Read More …
The Town of Huntington has closed its playgrounds at parks and beaches as efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19 continue. Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci delivered a robocall Friday night telling residents of the latest town developments. Parks, including golf courses, remain open for now. Read More …
The Town of Huntington and organizations in Northport are taking steps to assist senior citizens, the group considered most vulnerable in the coronavirus epidemic. Northport Village trustee Tom Kehoe said that the Kiwanis Club, Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club are working with churches Read More …
Stop&Shop stores will set aside early morning hours for shoppers over the age of 60 who the CDC and other experts say are more vulnerable to the coronavirus. Stores will admit only shoppers who are at least 60 years old from 6 to 7:30 a.m. Read More …
9:10 p.m. UPDATE: A roundup of the latest coronavirus news. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced three new cases of COVID-19 in the county. The Huntington school district canceled its Thursday football program awards dinner a charitable basketball game. The Paramount weighed in with information Read More …
Sunrise of Huntington, an assisted-living complex on West Hills Road in Huntington Station, will have its grand opening Feb.22. The site, which sits directly across the road from the entrance to Walt Whitman High School, offers several housing options, from studios to two-bedroom units, with Read More …
SeniorNet at FSL-LI is offering a free seminar in using Google docs on Tuesday, at 3:00 PM at the Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway in Greenlawn. You’ll see how to write a letter, create minutes from a meeting, and produce a newsletter; it’s all possible Read More …
SeniorNet at Family Service League in Huntington has scheduled a reception and registration on Friday. Participants can ask technology questions about various smart devices, learn about a smartphone photography class for the everyday smartphone owner who enjoys taking photos, and the center’s new Google Read More …
The Huntington YMCA is continuing a series of health programs for senior citizens. The senior social hour sessions start at 12:45 p.m. and end at 1:30 p.m. Programs range from rhythmic movement to eye health to immunizations.