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Hackensack, NJ
News
This 'Over-The-Counter Medication' Will Soon Be Allowed In NJ Schools Without Doctor's Note This 'Over-The-Counter Medication' Will Soon Be Allowed In NJ Schools Without Doctor's Note
This 'Over-The-Counter Medication' Will Soon Be Allowed In NJ Schools Without Doctor's Note New Jersey students are finally allowed to use sunscreen, wear hats, and bring sunglasses to school—without needing a doctor’s note. On March 31, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill into law that requires school districts to permit students to use FDA-approved sunscreen and sun-protective clothing at school and during school-sponsored activities, as long as parents provide written permission, according to a press release from the governor’s office. Previously, sunscreen was classified as an over-the-counter medication, and many districts restricted its use without a medical note. The new law, sp…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bay Shore, NY
News
'Career Criminal' Robbed Bay Shore Laundromat At Gunpoint, Jury Finds 'Career Criminal' Robbed Bay Shore Laundromat At Gunpoint, Jury Finds
'Career Criminal' Robbed Bay Shore Laundromat At Gunpoint, Jury Finds An ex-convict could be heading back to prison after being convicted of robbing a Long Island laundromat at gunpoint. Emilio Hernandez, 54, of Bay Shore, was found guilty of robbery and related charges by a Suffolk County jury on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Hernandez was armed with a pistol when he entered a laundromat on the Sunrise Highway Service Road in Bay Shore donning a mask, hat, and sunglasses on April 11, 2023, according to prosecutors. After robbing the business, he was filmed driving away from the scene by a witness. Suffolk County Police stopped him a short time later nearby, where the…

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by Michael Mashburn
Bensalem, PA
Police & Fire
Suspect Stole Sunglasses Worth $4,487 In Bucks County: Police Suspect Stole Sunglasses Worth $4,487 In Bucks County: Police
Suspect Stole Sunglasses Worth $4,487 In Bucks County: Police A 25-year-old man from the Bronx is accused of stealing $4,487 worth of sunglasses in Bucks County, authorities said on Thursday, Aug. 15. On June 1, Warrington Police responded to Sunglass Hut for the report of a retail theft that just occurred.  Staff related a man later identified as Jonaycker DeGouveria-Suearez and a woman entered the store and proceeded to the expensive sunglass area.  DeGouveria-Suearez concealed them in a bag exited the store failing to pay for the concealed merchandise, police said. A warrant was issued for DeGouveria-Suearez’s arrest. DeGouveria-Suearez…

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by Jon Craig
Teaneck, NJ
Police & Fire
GOT 'IM! Bicycle-Riding Burglar With 20-Year Rap Sheet Nabbed With Civilian's Help: Teaneck PD GOT 'IM! Bicycle-Riding Burglar With 20-Year Rap Sheet Nabbed With Civilian's Help: Teaneck PD
GOT 'IM! Bicycle-Riding Burglar With 20-Year Rap Sheet Nabbed With Civilian's Help: Teaneck PD 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: A 40-year-old career burglar wanted for an ongoing series of break-ins and attempts was captured by Teaneck police thanks to a concerned citizen, authorities announced. Aley Beretay ordinarily was on a bicycle when he gave law enforcers the slip a number of times the past week or so. Then, around 9 p.m. Monday, June 10, a township resident walked into headquarters and said she'd just seen a man fitting his description riding a bike along Teaneck Road near Elizabeth Avenue, Police Chief Andrew McGurr said. Detectives who already were working undercover in the area were alerted,…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Police Seek Man Accused Of Stealing $3,600 Worth Of Sunglasses In Deer Park Police Seek Man Accused Of Stealing $3,600 Worth Of Sunglasses In Deer Park
Police Seek Man Accused Of Stealing $3,600 Worth Of Sunglasses In Deer Park Authorities are asking the public for information about a man who is accused of stealing $3,600 worth of sunglasses from a Long Island store. The man stole the sunglasses from Sunglass Hut in Deer Park at about 12:10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, according to a report from Suffolk County Crime Stoppers on Thursday, July 21. The store is located at 152 The Arches Circle, authorities said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

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by Nicole Valinote
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Police Searching For Armed Suspect Who Attempted To Force Way Into Long Island Home Police Searching For Armed Suspect Who Attempted To Force Way Into Long Island Home
Police Searching For Armed Suspect Who Attempted To Force Way Into Long Island Home Police are searching for an armed suspect who allegedly attempted to forcibly enter a Long Island home. The incident was reported around 11 p.m., Wednesday, March 2, on West Main St., in Riverhead. When police arrived at the home the victim told officers a person armed with a handgun attempted to gain entry into a room, said the Riverhead Police. The subject kicked the door and then attempted to gain entry through a window before fleeing the area, police said. A search of the area for the subject by Riverhead officers and K-9 did not turn up the suspect. According to the victim…

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by Kathy Reakes
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Here's Why Those Who Wear Glasses Are Much Less Likely To Get Virus, Researchers Say COVID-19: Here's Why Those Who Wear Glasses Are Much Less Likely To Get Virus, Researchers Say
Covid-19: Here's Why Those Who Wear Glasses Are Much Less Likely To Get Virus, Researchers Say New research suggests that a common accessory that is already worn by millions of people can make the wearer three times less likely to catch COVID-19. While face masks have been found to reduce the risk of catching or spreading COVID-19 through the mouth and nose, not much research has been done on how to keep the virus from entering via people’s eyes. However, a recent study found that people who wear glasses at least 8 hours a day are two to three times less likely to catch COVID-19 than people who are not wearing them. The same level of protection applies to people who wear sunglasses …

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by Kristin Palpini
Mahopac, NY
Lifestyle
Summertime Eye Protection: Prevent Eyelid Cancer With These Tips Summertime Eye Protection: Prevent Eyelid Cancer With These Tips
Summertime Eye Protection: Prevent Eyelid Cancer With These Tips The skin on your eyelid is the thinnest and most sensitive skin on your body. Almost 10% of skin cancer cases occur on the eyelid. This area of the body is easily damaged by sun exposure with more than half of eyelid cancers developing on the lower part of the eyelid. The most common type of eyelid cancer is basal cell carcinoma which can generally be removed with surgery. Less common types include squamous cell carcinoma, sebaceous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma. Risk factors for eyelid cancer include exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, fair skin or light-colored eyes, those age…

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Content Partner: CareMount Medical
Kingston, NY
Lifestyle
Summertime Eye Protection: Prevent Eyelid Cancer With These Tips Summertime Eye Protection: Prevent Eyelid Cancer With These Tips
Summertime Eye Protection: Prevent Eyelid Cancer With These Tips The skin on your eyelid is the thinnest and most sensitive skin on your body. Almost 10% of skin cancer cases occur on the eyelid. This area of the body is easily damaged by sun exposure with more than half of eyelid cancers developing on the lower part of the eyelid. The most common type of eyelid cancer is basal cell carcinoma which can generally be removed with surgery. Less common types include squamous cell carcinoma, sebaceous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma. Risk factors for eyelid cancer include exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, fair skin or light-colored eyes, those age…

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Content Partner: CareMount Medical
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
Lifestyle
Summertime Eye Protection: Prevent Eyelid Cancer With These Tips Summertime Eye Protection: Prevent Eyelid Cancer With These Tips
Summertime Eye Protection: Prevent Eyelid Cancer With These Tips The skin on your eyelid is the thinnest and most sensitive skin on your body. Almost 10% of skin cancer cases occur on the eyelid. This area of the body is easily damaged by sun exposure with more than half of eyelid cancers developing on the lower part of the eyelid. The most common type of eyelid cancer is basal cell carcinoma which can generally be removed with surgery. Less common types include squamous cell carcinoma, sebaceous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma. Risk factors for eyelid cancer include exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, fair skin or light-colored eyes, those age…

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Content Partner: CareMount Medical
Armonk, NY
Lifestyle
Summertime Eye Protection: Prevent Eyelid Cancer With These Tips Summertime Eye Protection: Prevent Eyelid Cancer With These Tips
Summertime Eye Protection: Prevent Eyelid Cancer With These Tips The skin on your eyelid is the thinnest and most sensitive skin on your body. Almost 10% of skin cancer cases occur on the eyelid. This area of the body is easily damaged by sun exposure with more than half of eyelid cancers developing on the lower part of the eyelid. The most common type of eyelid cancer is basal cell carcinoma which can generally be removed with surgery. Less common types include squamous cell carcinoma, sebaceous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma. Risk factors for eyelid cancer include exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, fair skin or light-colored eyes, those age…

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Content Partner: CareMount Medical
Greenwich, CT
Business
Warby Parker Opens Store In Greenwich Warby Parker Opens Store In Greenwich
Warby Parker Opens Store In Greenwich Have you been searching for the perfect eyeglasses or sunglasses? You are in luck if you are anywhere near Greenwich.  Warby Parker is opening a new store at 346 Greenwich Ave. on Saturday, July 14. The new store will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Inside the store, you’ll find artwork by the brilliant illustrator and longtime Warby Parker friend Maira Kalman.  The Connecticut store is showcasing her work in a slew of new ways: in a mural wrapping around our walls, in a menagerie of three-dimensional figures decorating our shelves, and in our windows, greeting customers and passer…

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by Jon Craig