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The work included a new, wider overpass carrying Walt Whitman Road over the Long Island Expressway in Melville and the early completion of repairs to four highway bridges. Photo by: Shutterstock Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the completion of more than $42 million in bridge replacement and rehabilitation work across Suffolk County. The work included a new, wider overpass carrying Walt Whitman Road over the Long Island Expressway in Melville and the early completion of repairs to four highway bridges that will ease travel and enhance safety along key routes for the flow of people and commerce on Long island.
Participating in a Covid-19 Vaccine Trial
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I live near Stony Brook University, which has a well-known hospital and medical school. About a month ago I signed up to participate in research related to Covid-19. As a work-from-homer, this was a way I could reasonably get a vaccine without resorting to “skipping the line” or pretending I had a pre-existing condition. Today I received my first dose. Here is the story to date. I plan to post at least one follow-up to this.
The study I m participating in is a phase III trial for the Novavax vaccine. Studies in the UK and South Africa already have demonstrated it to be safe and effective (at least to a similar standard as the Pfizer and Moderna options). Novavax also has the added advantage that it can be kept stable at higher temperatures than the mRNA vaccines. I m not opposed in principle to studying its efficacy more, but I think it s silly that this trial has to happen before it can be distributed or used in the US. FDA Delenda
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the completion of several major road resurfacing projects totaling $33.4 million on Long Island Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the completion of several major road resurfacing projects totaling $33.4 million on Long Island that enhanced safety and improved travel conditions on portions of the Northern State Parkway and other well-traveled roads. As part of these projects, pavement was refurbished along seven miles of the Northern State Parkway between the New York City boundary and the Meadowbrook State Parkway, in addition to 36 entrance and exit ramps on the Parkway. “Modernizing and strengthening New York’s transportation network has always been one of our top priorities,” Governor Cuomo said. “Well-maintained infrastructure plays an essential role in driving economic growth and keeps travelers safe. These projects have gone a long way towards improving driving conditions on Long Island’s