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Total Solar Eclipse: Here's What To Expect To See By Minute, Zip Code Total Solar Eclipse: Here's What To Expect To See By Minute, Zip Code
Total Solar Eclipse: Here's What To Expect To See By Minute, Zip Code What's being called the most visible eclipse for the United States in 100 years is just a day away, but you won't have to wait until Monday afternoon, April 8. Click here for a new, updated story - Total Solar Eclipse: Here's Brand-New Cloud Cover Forecast, Timing By Zip Code A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, completely blocking the face of the sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. According to NASA, totality will start on Monday around 1:07 p.m. Eastern time in Mexico and leave Maine around 3:30 p.m. Eastern time. While mos…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Solar Eclipse: Heavy Traffic Likely In Parts Of State As Tourists Pour Into NY, Hochul Warns Solar Eclipse: Heavy Traffic Likely In Parts Of State As Tourists Pour Into NY, Hochul Warns
Solar Eclipse: Heavy Traffic Likely In Parts Of State As Tourists Pour Into NY, Hochul Warns As the date of the upcoming historic solar eclipse draws closer, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding residents to take the necessary safety precautions and prepare for high-volume traffic as an influx of travelers arrives in the state to get a good view.  In an announcement made on Monday, March 25, two weeks before the historic eclipse on Monday, April 8, Hochul said the state is in the process of preparing for the event to ensure residents and tourists have a "safe and memorable" viewing experience, mainly in the western part of the state where the event is expected to be the most…

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by Ben Crnic
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Abandoned 'Zombie House' On Long Island Demolished After Complaints Of Squatters, Drug Activity Abandoned 'Zombie House' On Long Island Demolished After Complaints Of Squatters, Drug Activity
Abandoned 'Zombie House' On Long Island Demolished After Complaints Of Squatters, Drug Activity A Long Island "zombie house" that has been the subject of numerous complaints and town building code violations was demolished this week.The abandoned Bellport house, located at 658 Bayview Ave., was demolished on Monday, Dec. 19, the Town of Brookhaven announced. Officials said squatters and drug activity had been reported at the house, and it was demolished in accordance with Chapter 73 of the Town Code, which allows for a "fast track" to rid neighborhoods of unsafe buildings. The property owner is responsible for the cost of the demolition and removal of the debris, officials said. …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Work Starts On Major New Long Island Roadwork Project A Year Ahead Of Schedule Work Starts On Major New Long Island Roadwork Project A Year Ahead Of Schedule
Work Starts On Major New Long Island Roadwork Project A Year Ahead Of Schedule A $71 million construction project has been launched a year ahead of schedule on Long Island as officials seek to improve safety and access to bicyclists, pedestrians, and bus users. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced the start of a $71.4 million project to reconstruct and modernize a stretch of State Route 347 in Suffolk County. The project will include the addition of new travel lanes, signals, crosswalks, and other improvements to a two-mile section of the roadway between Gibbs Pond Road and Hallock Road in the towns of Smithtown and Brookhaven. NYSDOT Co…

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by Zak Failla
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Shark Sightings Prompt Long Island Town To Close Beaches Shark Sightings Prompt Long Island Town To Close Beaches
Shark Sightings Prompt Long Island Town To Close Beaches A Long Island town has temporarily closed some of its beaches to swimming after lifeguards spotted several sharks feeding on schools of fish. The Town of Southampton said all ocean beaches west of the Shinnecock Canal are closed to swimming until further notice after the sightings on the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 17. Officials said the sharks were seen feeding on schools of bunker fish between 200 and 300 yards off Pike's Beach in Westhampton. Officials added that other amenities at the town beaches, including parking lots, restrooms and concessions will remain open during this time. "Poli…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Long Island To Get $30.6M In State Funding For Pavement Restoration Projects Long Island To Get $30.6M In State Funding For Pavement Restoration Projects
Long Island To Get $30.6M In State Funding For Pavement Restoration Projects Millions of dollars are being invested for pavement restoration projects on major roadways on Long Island. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a $30.6 million investment in pavement restoration projects to repair portions of five state roads in both Nassau and Suffolk counties totaling approximately 20 miles. According to Cuomo, “the projects will improve driving conditions and enhance safety along key roadways for the flow of people and goods on Long Island.” 
“Safe and reliable roadways are the lifeblood of our communities and are critical for keeping us economically competitive," …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Nassau Named Safest Community In USA, According To US News & World Report Nassau Named Safest Community In USA, According To US News & World Report
Nassau Named Safest Community In USA, According To US News & World Report Nassau County is the safest community in the United States, according to a new study. U.S. News & World Report says it used data such as violent crime rate, public safety capacity, car crash fatalities, emergency services and spending on police and fire protection and healthcare in making the determination. Communities ranked in the Top 5 are: 1. Nassau County, New York 2. Rockland County, New York 3. Alexandria, Virginia 4. Arlington County, Virginia 5. Westchester County, New York Click here to read the U.S. News report.

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Woman Suffers Fractured Skull When Golf Cart Crashes Into Tree In Nassau Woman Suffers Fractured Skull When Golf Cart Crashes Into Tree In Nassau
Woman Suffers Fractured Skull When Golf Cart Crashes Into Tree In Nassau A woman had to be airlifted out of the Old Bethpage Restoration after suffering a skull fracture when the golf cart she was in crashed into a tree, police said. A 25-year-old employee was operating a Nassau County Park golf cart at approximately 5:30 p.m. on the trails of the Old Bethpage Restoration on Round Swamp Road in Old Bethpage with a 25-year-old female employee as his passenger. Police said that as two trails converged on the site, the utility cart left the trail and struck a tree, causing the passenger to suffer a fractured skull. Nassau County Eighth Precinct Police officers r…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Long Island Locales Rank High Among State's Safest Places Long Island Locales Rank High Among State's Safest Places
Long Island Locales Rank High Among State's Safest Places Some Long Island municipalities are among the safest in the state, according to a new study. Using data from the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report statistics, alarms.org evaluated which cities, towns, and villages are the safest in the suburbs around New York City. The study included “violent crimes,” and “non-violent crimes.” According to the FBI, “Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. "Violent crimes are defined as those offenses that involve force or threat of force. "Property crime includes the o…

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by Zak Failla
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MTA Issues Update On Precautions Against Coronavirus MTA Issues Update On Precautions Against Coronavirus
MTA Issues Update On Precautions Against Coronavirus The MTA is taking precautions to prevent the spread of the increasing threat of coronavirus. “While there is no confirmed case in New York, the MTA has already taken a number of steps to provide information about the novel coronavirus to our employees and our eight million daily customers across NYC Transit, Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road,” the organization stated. A total of 81,109 cases have been confirmed globally. Of those cases, 78,191 cases have been confirmed in China, with 2,918 outside China, the World Health Organization announced. The risk assessment remains “very high” i…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For First Potential Snowstorm Of New Year Projected Snowfall Totals Released For First Potential Snowstorm Of New Year
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For First Potential Snowstorm Of New Year Click here for a new, updated story: Storm Will Start As Snow Before Changing To Wintry Mix, Causing Potentially Hazardous Travel Accumulation totals for the first potential snowstorm of the new year have been released. There is increasing confidence for at least moderate snow accumulations Saturday afternoon, Jan. 18 into Saturday night, the National Weather Service said. Projected snowfall totals from AccuWeather.com are shown in the first image above: 1 to 3 inches (light blue), 3 to 6 inches (blue) and 6 to 12 inches (dark blue).  Snow is expected to arrive Saturday afte…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
NY Needs To Revisit Bail Reform Laws, State Attorney General Says NY Needs To Revisit Bail Reform Laws, State Attorney General Says
NY Needs To Revisit Bail Reform Laws, State Attorney General Says New York State Attorney General Letitia James has become to latest voice to speak out against the recently enacted statewide bail reform laws. As of Wednesday, Jan. 1, thousands of inmates throughout the state were put back on the streets due to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s bail reform legislation, which marked the end of cash bail for misdemeanor and non-violent felony offenders that were previously incarcerated. The reform has come under fire from both the community, law enforcement agencies, and elected officials, who believe that Cuomo should revisit the law for possible changes in the …

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by Zak Failla
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Some Syracuse University Students Leave Campus Early Due To Security Concerns Some Syracuse University Students Leave Campus Early Due To Security Concerns
Some Syracuse University Students Leave Campus Early Due To Security Concerns Citing safety concerns following a string of racist incidents and hate crimes, some Syracuse University students are leaving campus early before the official start of the Thanksgiving holiday break. This month, there have been at least a dozen incidents reported on campus, including racist graffiti, the shouting of racial slurs, swastikas posted and a white supremacist manifesto that was sent to students’ phones. The Daily Orange reported that some professors opted to cancel some classes this week, while the Department of Public Safety has been on high alert. The student newspaper said that…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Nassau County Home Destroyed By Fire Nassau County Home Destroyed By Fire
Nassau County Home Destroyed By Fire A Long Island home was destroyed by an overnight fire. Fire officials said that crews responded to Hampshire Drive in Farmingdale shortly before 1 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, when a fire broke out in an area home. The fire quickly spread, with flames visible and smoke billowing through doors, windows and the roof. causing extensive damage to the home. The occupants of the home were able to escape safely, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. 

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by Zak Failla
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$15.7 Million Northern State Parkway Project Completed $15.7 Million Northern State Parkway Project Completed
$15.7 Million Northern State Parkway Project Completed The $15.7 million Northern State Parkway traffic improvement project is officially complete. The Route 231 reconstruction project will improve the ease of travel and overall safety along the busy Long Island area. The modernization of the parkway’s interchange with Route 231 (Deer Park Road) in the town of Huntington will optimize the flow of traffic and boost access from the parkway to a critical roadway for both residents and businesses throughout western Suffolk County. Often used by motorists headed to LaGuardia Airport and New York City, the parkway provides travelers with access to a…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
These Long Island Towns Rank Among Safest In New York These Long Island Towns Rank Among Safest In New York
These Long Island Towns Rank Among Safest In New York A new report from Backgroundchecks.org named several Long Island municipalities among the "safest cities" in New York. Background Checks analyzed the most recent FBI crime report and put together this resource, which shows that New York has an overall crime rate at less than half that of the country's. New York's safest community is East Hampton, with a crime rate of 85 per 1,000 and a property crime rate of 11.24 per 1,000, according to the report.  Port Washington (No. 2) has only five violent crimes recorded in 2017, the report says. Floral Park (No. 3) has a .56 per 1,000 vi…

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by Donna Christopher
Lifestyle
The Robots Are Coming: Here's What You'll Now See At Stop & Shop Stores On Long Island The Robots Are Coming: Here's What You'll Now See At Stop & Shop Stores On Long Island
The Robots Are Coming: Here's What You'll Now See At Stop & Shop Stores On Long Island Robots are rolling in the aisles at Stop & Shop stores across Long Island The supermarket chain's parent company, Ahold Delhaize USA, announced in January plans to place robots in Stop & Shop stores to support efficiency and safety in the stores. The robots are named Marty and their job is to call attention to hazards like when liquid, powder and large foodstuffs spill, then report when action to fix the problem is necessary. The new technology is designed to alert store employees of spills and safety hazards in the stores, said Jennifer Brogan, Stop & Shop's Director of Extern…

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by Donna Christopher
Police & Fire
Three Stranded Jet Skiers Rescued Off Point Lookout Three Stranded Jet Skiers Rescued Off Point Lookout
Three Stranded Jet Skiers Rescued Off Point Lookout Three people on jet skis were rescued after becoming stranded off Point Lookout, the Nassau County Police said. Police received notice of three people stranded when notified by the U.S. Coast Guard of a distress call around 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6, said the Nassau County Police. First responders from the Village of Hempstead and Point Lookout at Lido Beach Fire Department responded and rescued the three, reportedly a man and two boys, within a short time, police said. All were wearing life jackets and none were injured. 

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by Kathy Reakes
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$119M Project To Reconstruct Section Of Major Deegan Expressway Starts $119M Project To Reconstruct Section Of Major Deegan Expressway Starts
$119M Project To Reconstruct Section Of Major Deegan Expressway Starts A $119 million project to reconstruct a stretch of the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx has kicked off. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that construction has begun on the project in both directions of the expressway between West 161st Street and the Alexander Hamilton Bridge. According to the NYSDOT, the project “which includes the addition of a northbound auxiliary lane and the replacement of the northbound and southbound viaducts with new roadways built on earth fill,” will improve traffic flow and enhance safety along this major artery in the Bronx, ensuring…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Cleanup In Aisle 3: Stop & Shop Begins Robot Rollout Cleanup In Aisle 3: Stop & Shop Begins Robot Rollout
Cleanup In Aisle 3: Stop & Shop Begins Robot Rollout Robots are rolling in the aisles at Stop & Shop stores across the region.  The supermarket chain's parent company, Ahold Delhaize USA, announced in January plans to place robots in Stop & Shop stores to support efficiency and safety in the stores. The robots are named Marty and their job is to call attention to hazards like when liquid, powder and large foodstuffs spill, then report when action to fix the problem is necessary. The new technology is designed to alert store employees of spills and safety hazards in the stores, said Jennifer Brogan, Stop & Shop's director of …

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by Donna Christopher
Schools
Stony Brook President Accepts Michigan State Job Stony Brook President Accepts Michigan State Job
Stony Brook President Accepts Michigan State Job Fresh off the Larry Nassar sexual assault scandal, Michigan State University has chosen Stony Brook University’s President Samuel Stanley to take over after he weathered several investigations of his own. The Michigan State University Board of Trustees announced on Tuesday that Stanley would take over as the school’s 21st president, beginning as of Aug. 1. Stony Brook, where Stanley has been in charge for a decade, is the subject of three open federal Office of Civil Rights investigations into how it handled sexual assault complaints on the campus. “Today, by a unanimous vote, the MSU …

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by Zak Failla
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No Injuries In Hawthorne School Bus Fire No Injuries In Hawthorne School Bus Fire
No Injuries In Hawthorne School Bus Fire No injuries were reported when a fire broke out on a school bus in Hawthorne Wednesday afternoon. Seven children and the driver were removed from the bus on Rea Avenue between 1st Avenue and Goffle Road around 5:20 p.m., as firefighters put out the blaze under the rear wheels, witnesses said. Hawthorne police and fire officials were not immediately available for comment.

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by Cecilia Levine