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Senator Mattera Proposes Legislation to Combat Squatting Epidemic in New York State
Senator Mattera Proposes Legislation to Combat Squatting Epidemic in New York StateMay 6, 2024New York State Senator Mattera has voiced concerns over the rising issue of squatting in the state and the inadequacy of current laws to address this problem effectively. In response to this, the senator has introduced a comprehensive legislative proposal aimed at tackling the squatting epidemic."It is overwhelmingly clear that the laws of this state fall way short of addressing the squatter issue effectively," Senator Mattera stated, highlighting the urgency of the...
Suffolk County COVID-19 Update: Hospital Admissions Remain Low, Fatalities Rise by One
Suffolk County released its latest COVID-19 update on May 2, 2024, highlighting key statistics related to the ongoing pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) emphasized that "hospital admission rates and the percentage of COVID-19 deaths among all deaths are now the primary surveillance metrics."In terms of hospitalizations, the data for the week ending April 27, 2024, showed promising trends. New hospital admissions of confirmed COVID-19 patients decreased by 17.5% compared to the previous week, with a total of 52 admissions. The report indicated...