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COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Hits 10.5 Percent; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Hits 10.5 Percent; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Infection Rate Hits 10.5 Percent; New Breakdown By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island is now among the highest of the state's 10 regions as New York continues to combat the latest surge of the virus. According to the latest update from the state Department of Health, the seven-day average COVID-19 infection rate in Nassau and Suffolk rose to 10.50 percent, up from below 10 percent just three days earlier. Statewide, the average infection rate is also on the rise, from 7.03 percent to 7.19 percent during that same timeframe. Twenty-one new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in New York in the past 24 hours, including in …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Long Island Sees Increases In Infection Rate, Cases; Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees Increases In Infection Rate, Cases; Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Increases In Infection Rate, Cases; Latest Breakdown By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island is approaching double digits as New York continues to contend with the latest surge of fresh cases of the virus. In Nassau and Suffolk counties, the seven-day average percent of positive tests rose to 9.96, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health on Tuesday, May 10, up from 8.37 percent a week prior. Statewide, the average infection rate is on the decline, dipping from 7.23 percent on Saturday, May 7 to 7.03 percent of those tested on Monday, May 9. Twenty-one new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in New Yor…

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COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Nears 9 Percent As Cases Climb; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Nears 9 Percent As Cases Climb; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Infection Rate Nears 9 Percent As Cases Climb; New Breakdown By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues to surge as it approaches 9 percent as the virus continues to rapidly spread through the region. In Nassau and Suffolk counties, the seven-day average percent of positive tests rose to 8.94 percent on Thursday, May 5, according to the most recent update by the state Department of Health, up from 8.37 percent two days earlier on Tuesday, May 3. Statewide, the average infection rate is also on the rise, up to 6.85 percent on May 5 - down slightly from the previous day - but up dramatically after staying below 2 percent for several …

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by Zak Failla
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Alert Issued For Suspect In SUV Wanted After Hit-Run Long Island Crash Alert Issued For Suspect In SUV Wanted After Hit-Run Long Island Crash
Alert Issued For Suspect In SUV Wanted After Hit-Run Long Island Crash Police on Long Island need the public’s help finding a hit-and-run driver who struck a pedestrian in Brookhaven. The victim was walking on Neighborhood Road in Mastic Beach at around 8 p.m. Thursday, April 21, when he was struck by a dark-colored SUV, Suffolk County Police said. Instead of stopping and rendering aid, the driver took off heading southbound on Flower Road. The victim was taken to a hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Investigators released surveillance images showing the SUV believed to be involved in the crash. Suffolk County Crime Stoppe…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Man Wanted For Stealing Guns, Safe During Long Island Home Burglary Man Wanted For Stealing Guns, Safe During Long Island Home Burglary
Man Wanted For Stealing Guns, Safe During Long Island Home Burglary Police are asking for the public’s help after a Long Island family’s home was burglarized. Suffolk County Police said the break-in happened Friday, April 22, at the Brookhaven residence, located on Hargrove Drive in Stony Brook. Sometime between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., the suspect got into the house by removing a window screen, police said. Once inside he stole four long guns, a safe, jewelry, and various ID documents, police said. Altogether, the stolen items are valued at approximately $1,500. The suspect was seen on home surveillance footage wearing dark colored pants, a grey long sleeve …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Woman Faces Numerous Charges After Allegedly Fleeing From Police On Long Island Expressway Woman Faces Numerous Charges After Allegedly Fleeing From Police On Long Island Expressway
Woman Faces Numerous Charges After Allegedly Fleeing From Police On Long Island Expressway A local woman is facing a host of charges after allegedly fleeing from police on the Long Island Expressway Just before 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, a trooper attempted to stop a black BMW 650i on the eastbound LIE between exits 70 and 71 in the town of Brookhaven, New York State Police said. While fleeing, the driver, Sade Williams, age 22, of East Patchogue, exited at Old Country Road ramp, lost control and struck a sign before fleeing on foot, according to police.  After a short foot pursuit, Williams was taken into custody. Williams was charged with the following Fleeing o…

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Former Police Officer In NY Sentenced For Bribery, Drug Trafficking Former Police Officer In NY Sentenced For Bribery, Drug Trafficking
Former Police Officer In NY Sentenced For Bribery, Drug Trafficking A former New York City Police Department officer from Long Island who often referred to himself as “one of the most corrupt cops” in Queens is heading to federal prison for bribery and drug trafficking. Robert Smith, age 45, of Plainview, was sentenced to eight years behind bars Wednesday, April 20, in federal court in Brooklyn. It followed his guilty plea in October 2021 to charges of using interstate facilities to commit bribery and attempting to transport heroin. Federal prosecutors said Smith, while working as a NYPD officer assigned to the 105th Precinct in Queens, engaged in numerou…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Man Seriously Injured In Single-Car Crash In Brookhaven Man Seriously Injured In Single-Car Crash In Brookhaven
Man Seriously Injured In Single-Car Crash In Brookhaven A man was seriously injured in a single-car crash on Long Island.  It happened in Brookhaven at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 20. The 61-year-old was driving a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee heading southbound on Station Road in North Bellport when he lost control of the vehicle and struck a utility pole near Sunrise Highway, Suffolk County Police said. He was taken to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue with serious injuries, said police. The man’s name is being withheld until his family has been notified, police said. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle and nobody else was inju…

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by Michael Mashburn
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New Detours Announced For Long Island Expressway In Suffolk County New Detours Announced For Long Island Expressway In Suffolk County
New Detours Announced For Long Island Expressway In Suffolk County A new round of overnight lane closures and detours have been scheduled for the Long Island Expressway. An alert was issued to motorists by the New York State Department of Transportation regarding planned overnight detours on I-95 in the towns of Huntington, Islip, and Brookhaven in Suffolk County. Traffic will be detoured onto the Service Road between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. on these dates and locations:  Monday, April 25 - Eastbound at Exit 60 (Ronkonkoma Avenue); Tuesday, April 26 - Westbound at Exit 60 (Ronkonkoma Avenue); Wednesday, April 27 - Westbound between Exit 55 (Suffolk Count…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Cases, Infection Rate; Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Cases, Infection Rate; Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Cases, Infection Rate; Breakdown By Community After seeing a slight reprieve, the positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island has surged past 5.50 percent as New York contends with new cases of the virus rapidly spreading across the state. On Long Island, the average seven-day average positive percentage of those tested in Nassau and Suffolk dipped from 5.72 percent on Friday, April 15 to 5.41 percent the following day, up to 5.46 percent on Sunday, April 17, before spiking to 5.55 on Monday, April 18, according to the state Department of Health. Statewide, during that same span, the average positivity rate rose from 4.78 percent t…

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Storm Knocks Out Power On Long Island Storm Knocks Out Power On Long Island
Storm Knocks Out Power On Long Island PSEG Long Island crews worked around the clock to restore power to hundreds that were left in the dark following a fast-moving storm that rolled through the region knocking down utility poles and downing trees. As of 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, PSEG was still working to repair 73 active outages that were impacting more than 400 of the company’s 1.17 million customers on Long Island. Earlier story - Heavy Rain Causes Flooding In Parts Of Region; Here's Long-Range Outlook As Storm Moves Out Nassau County was hit hardest, with 304 customers reporting outages, while 107 were still wit…

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Long Island Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Latest Breakdown By Community Long Island Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Latest Breakdown By Community
Long Island Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Latest Breakdown By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island is back on the rise as it approaches 5.50 percent. On Long Island, the average seven-day average positive percentage of those tested in Nassau and Suffolk dipped from 5.72 percent on Friday, April 15 to 5.41 percent the following day, and up to 5.46 percent on Sunday, April 17. Statewide, during that same span, the average positivity rate rose from 4.78 percent to 5.12 percent as the new sub-variants threaten to spread to other parts of New York. Related story - COVID-19: First Spread In US Due To New Sub-Variants Of 'Stealth Omicron' Re…

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by Zak Failla