State Hiring 17,000 For Contact Tracer 'Army': Patch PM

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State Hiring 17,000 For Contact Tracer 'Army'

See if you are qualified and how to apply for the positions that pay $57,000 a year.

Hospital Workers 'Livin' On A Prayer' Create Dance Video: WATCH

A video of dedicated hospital workers brings tears of joy: "Take my hand, and we'll make it I swear. Livin' on a prayer." Watch here.

Nurse Killed In Crash On Southern State Parkway

She will receive a posthumous heroism award for her commitment to helping others.

Baking Through A Pandemic: Long Island #QuarantineCooking Stories

Readers share stories of why they've turned to baking and cooking to get through quarantine.

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