Positive test results for COVID-19 in the Hudson Valley remained steady, according to brand-new five-day data released by New York State on Wednesday, Aug. 5.Of the 72,668 test results reported Tuesday, Aug. 4 to New York State 636, or 0.87 percent, were positive.In the Hudson Valley, the positive percentages in the last five days are as follows:Thursday, July 30: ...

Positive test results for COVID-19 on Long Island remained steady, according to brand-new five-day data released by New York State on Wednesday, Aug. 5.Of the 72,668 test results reported Tuesday, Aug. 4 to New York State  636, or 0.87 percent, were positive.On Long Island, the positive percentages in the last five days are as follows:Friday, July 31: 1.1 percentSaturday, ...

The University of Connecticut has canceled competition for its football program for this fall because of COVID-19 concerns."After receiving guidance from state and public health officials and consulting with football student-athletes, we've decided that we will not compete on the gridiron this season," UConn Athletic Director David Benedict said on Wednesday, Aug. 5. "The safety ...

A woman has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured an 11-year-old  on Long Island.The boy was riding his scooter in Massapequa at about 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2 on Eastgate Road when he was struck by a woman driving an older model two-door red pickup truck, according to Nassau County Police.Police said that the driver then fled the scene and ...

The identity has been released for a man killed after two boats collided on Long Island.The accident happened on Saturday, Aug. 1 at around 6:45 p.m. near Cow Meadow Park in Freeport Creek, Nassau County Police said.All seven passengers were transported to a local hospital in a Nassau County Ambulance. A 25-year-old man, now identified as Jorge Soto, 25, of Freeport, suffered fatal ...

A man was killed by a falling tree during the height of Tropical Storm Isaias in Connecticut.The incident happened in New Haven County just after 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4 in Naugatuck.The 66-year-old man had exited his vehicle and attempted to move branches from the roadway in the area of Andrew Mountain Road and Red Maple Court, Naugatuck Police said.While moving the ...

Click here for a new, updated story: Isaias New Update: These Long Island Communities Most Affected By Power OutagesAbout 320,000 Long Islanders have been left without power after Tropical Storm Isaias, packed by whipping winds topping out at more than 70 miles per hour, sped through the region.The total number of outages peaked at more than 330,000 on Tuesday night, Aug. ...

There are widespread reports of damage from Tropical Storm Isaias throughout hard-hit Fairfield County, with dangerous winds causing toppled trees and power lines, leading to numerous road closures and thousands of outages.Rainfall wrapped up in the area by about 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, with less rain falling than expected due to the rapid pace of the system. Strong winds are expected ...

New York State has suspended liquor licenses for 11 bars, including one in the Hudson Valley, after finding what it called "egregious violations" of COVID-19 pandemic-related executive orders.On Monday, Aug. 3, the state's multi-agency task force, led by the State Police and State Liquor Authority, conducted 945 compliance checks, documenting violations at 27 ...

Positive test results for COVID-19 on Long Island remained steady, according to brand-new five-day data released by New York State on Tuesday, Aug. 4.Of the 70,993 test results reported on Monday, Aug. 3 to New York State, 746, or 1.05 percent, were positive. On Long Island, the positive percentages in the last five days are as follows:Thursday, July 30: 0.9 percentFriday, ...