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COVID-19 ICU nurses from Peconic Bay Medical Center. (Courtesy Photo) On Sept. 9, a group of health care workers at Peconic Bay Medical Center gathered in front of the hospital as the northern portion of Roanoke Avenue was officially renamed 1 Heroes Way. It was a fitting tribute to the health care workers who, for six months prior, were on the front lines of a pandemic that still rages on. “We recognize … not just what was performed heroically in the four walls of th...

(Credit: Steve Wick) Hope for a healthier, safer future arrived in a single box aboard a UPS truck that backed up to the loading ramp at Peconic Bay Medical Center about 9:40 the morning of Dec. 15. Inside that box were thumb-sized vials of the COVID-19 vaccine. They were rushed inside, refrigerated and, shortly after 1 p.m., one vial was brought into a first-floor room where PBMC hospital staff were poised to witness an historic moment. And everyone knew it. They broke ...

The first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine was administered in New York State in December 2020. (Credit: Scott Heins/Office of Gov. Andrew Cuomo) Hope for a healthier, safer future arrived in a single box aboard a UPS truck that backed up to the loading ramp at Peconic Bay Medical Center about 9:40 Tuesday morning.  Inside that box were thumb-sized vials of the COVID-19 vaccine. They were rushed inside, refrigerated and, shortly after 1 p.m., one vial was brought into a firs...

The first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine was administered in New York State in December 2020. (Credit: Scott Heins/Office of Gov. Andrew Cuomo) Hope for a healthier, safer future arrived in a single box aboard a UPS truck that backed up to the loading ramp at Peconic Bay Medical Center about 9:40 Tuesday morning.  Inside that box were thumb-sized vials of the COVID-19 vaccine. They were rushed inside, refrigerated and, shortly after 1 p.m., one vial was brought into a firs...

IN THE year we needed festive cheer more than ever you have been sending us your cracking Christmas displays. Santa will no doubt be stopping at these addresses after such sterling efforts to brighten up your neighbourhoods ahead of the big day. Becky Williams and her family from Broadway Road, Evesham, are using their lights as an opportunity to raise money for Birmingham Childrens Hospital. From Evesham to Pershore, it looks like you have kicked off the celebrations in style so Merry ...

Winners of the year While the negatives of this year have all but dominated the headlines, there were plenty of good news stories. The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) came into its own this year, spearheading the industry’s strategy to handle the coronavirus crisis. The council unveiled its Roadmap to Recovery, a two-year plan to not only help the sector recover but thrive post-covid. Andy Mitchell, CLC co-chair, was named as Building’s Personality of the Year for his role in steering...

RN Kristen Hansen gives Peconic Bay Medical Center’s first dose of the COVId-19 vaccine to Dr. Nicholas Palamidessi last month. (Credit: Steve Wick) On Tuesday morning, just 24 hours after the first COVID-19 vaccine was administered in New York State, a UPS truck arrived at Peconic Bay Medical Center to deliver a single box of the first doses to the North Fork. Nine months and a week after the coronavirus arrived, forcing local residents to battle for their lives and li...

By Dave Rogers2020-12-11T06:00:00+00:00 It has been a year like no other and one, we must hope, that will never be repeated. But, while dominated by a single theme, 2020 had its plus points, both in the way the construction sector responded to the pandemic and the significant things achieved in spite of it It was in January that Building first referred to the coronavirus pandemic, which, back then, seemed to be largely confined to China. The UK crossed its fingers and hoped it would remain t...

This is your car. its your car, justin. >> reporter: justin then getting behind the wheel. so why all of this for a stranger? andy says he just wanted to help someone who deserved it. in texas they say everything is bigger. apparently so are their hearts. we hope justin enjoys his new ride. thanks so much for watching on this wednesday night. im tom llamas. i hope to see you right back here tomorrow. for david and all of us here, good night. prompt

He will never forget. >> reporter: just outside of dallas, andy mitchell was on his way to work when he noticed something. >> just by chance that i ran across this kid needing a ride to work. i pulled over and gave him a ride to work. >> reporter: on that ride they started talking, and this young mans story inspired andy. enough so he shared it on facebook, posting, meet my friend, justin. i gave him a ride to work at taco casa. he told me he walks three miles to work and home every day. that pr...