New this month
Most organ transplants stopped due to COVID-19 last year – often with dire results
At the height of last year’s COVID-19 crisis, New York’s organ transplant system shut down for two months, causing life-and-death dilemmas for hundreds of patients. This multimedia project combined data reporting, video and in-depth personal interviews to explore an issue that deeply affected the lives of so many Long Islanders.
Meet Scoop!
It’s official, Newsday’s “newest employee” Scoop has launched on Instagram and TikTok and you can find him on both platforms under @GoFollowScoop. Scoop is a true Long Islander, with a big heart who loves his hometown. He’s snarky, smart, funny and a bit self-deprecating too. On his many adventures, Scoop will be discovering new places on Long Island, exploring the latest trends, and engaging with social media influencers … all as he works to become an influencer of his own! “Go Follow Scoop” and come along for the ride! https://www.tiktok.com/@gofollowscoop AND https://www.instagram.com/gofollowscoop/
Long Island Trades
Zachary Hofer started out welding go-carts with his dad in their garage. Now at 25, he’s opened his third shop. “I’ve yet to find somebody as young as me doing this type of work.” Meet him and see the stories of more LIers who love their jobs in this series that uses multimedia storytelling to share local passions.
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