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How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Much of the region saw the first significant snowfall of the season from a fast-moving winter storm that swept through the region overnight Thursday, Jan. 6 into Friday, Jan. 7. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 5.5 inches Nassau County East Williston, 8 inches Elmont, 6.6 inches Jericho, 7.1 inches Massapequa, 7 inches Syosset, 8.3 inches Suffolk County Islip Airport, 5.6 inches Manorville, 6 i…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Passes 25 Percent; Here Are Communities Most Affected COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Passes 25 Percent; Here Are Communities Most Affected
Covid-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Passes 25 Percent; Here Are Communities Most Affected Long Island hit a dubious milestone in its ongoing battle against the Omicron COVID-19 variant that swiftly became the dominant strain in the US. The region continues to lead the way with New York's highest seven-day average percentage of positive tests, rising up to 25.49 percent of those tested on Long Island on Monday, Jan. 3, up more than a full percentage point in the past three days. Statewide, the positivity rate is also spiking, up from. 20.87 percent to 21.81 percent as of Jan. 3.  No region in New York has a positivity rate below 13 percent as the number of newly recorded in…

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by Zak Failla
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54-Year-Old Man Dies From Injuries Following Nassau County House Fire 54-Year-Old Man Dies From Injuries Following Nassau County House Fire
54-Year-Old Man Dies From Injuries Following Nassau County House Fire Police have identified a 54-year-old man who died from injuries sustained in a fire at a Long Island home. Salvatore Strano, of Massapequa, was pronounced deceased by hospital staff, according to an update from the Nassau County Police Department on Monday, Jan. 3. NCPD said the fire happened at a home on Camp Road in Massapequa at about 6 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 2. Earlier report - Four Hospitalized After Fire Breaks Out At Long Island Residence When responders arrived, they saw smoke coming out of the second floor. Police said all residents had exited the home by the time responders …

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Nears 25 Percent; These Are Most-Affected Communities COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Nears 25 Percent; These Are Most-Affected Communities
Covid-19: Long Island Infection Rate Nears 25 Percent; These Are Most-Affected Communities Long Island continues to be the hardest-hit region in New York State by the Omicron COVID-19 variant as nearly one in four people tested in Nassau and Suffolk has tested positive for the virus. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island remains the highest in the state, as it rose from 22.69 percent on Friday, Dec. 31 to 24.94 percent as of Sunday, Jan. 2, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health. Statewide, the infection rate also continues to rise, from 19.79 percent to 21.49 percent during the same time frame. No region in New York ha…

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by Zak Failla
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Four Hospitalized After Fire Breaks Out At Nassau County Residence Four Hospitalized After Fire Breaks Out At Nassau County Residence
Four Hospitalized After Fire Breaks Out At Nassau County Residence Updated story - 54-Year-Old Man Dies From Injuries Following Nassau County House Fire Four people were hospitalized following a residential fire on Long Island. The fire took place around 6 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 2 on Camp Road in Massapequa at a group residence, the Nassau County Police said. Upon arrival, responders found smoke coming from the second floor. All residents had exited the home except for a 54-year-old man still on the second floor, police said. The Massapequa Fire Department extinguished the fire and removed the victim from the home.  The Massapequa FD transport…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Argument Over Open Window On Long Island Leads To Assault Arrest, Police Say Argument Over Open Window On Long Island Leads To Assault Arrest, Police Say
Argument Over Open Window On Long Island Leads To Assault Arrest, Police Say An argument over an open window led to the arrest of a man for allegedly assaulting another with a knife on Long Island, police said. Officers from the Nassau County Police Department responded to a Massapequa home at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 22, where there was a reported assault regarding an argument. Police said that a 55-year-old man got into an argument with Santiago Real, age 49, regarding the window. The argument escalated and Real allegedly swung a small knife at his victim, who was struck on his nose, upper right arm, and chest. Responding detectives were able …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Soars Past 10 Percent As Cases Increase COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Soars Past 10 Percent As Cases Increase
Covid-19: Long Island Infection Rate Soars Past 10 Percent As Cases Increase Long Island's COVID-19 infection rate in New York as the region, already the highest in New York, spiked past 10 percent while other parts of the state have seen some relief from the winter surge of the virus. In the past three days, Long Island has seen its seven-day average positive infection rate rise a full percentage point, to 10.32 percent of those tested, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health.  Statewide, the infection rate also rose similarly, from 6.88 percent to 7.88 percent as of Monday, Dec. 20.  No other region in the state has a positive…

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by Zak Failla
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One Killed After House Fire Breaks Out On Long Island One Killed After House Fire Breaks Out On Long Island
One Killed After House Fire Breaks Out On Long Island Authorities are investigating a house fire that involved one fatality and injuries to three firefighters on Long Island. The blaze broke out around 11:40 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20 in Massapequa at Bayview Street East.  Upon arrival by officers and members of the Massapequa Fire Department, the house was fully engulfed in flames, Nassau County Police said.  During a subsequent investigation, a man was located in a small room in the front of the house. He was pronounced dead by a Nassau County Police Medic. His identity has not yet been released. Three Massapequa firemen were…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Climb In Cases As Infection Rate Tops 8 Percent COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Climb In Cases As Infection Rate Tops 8 Percent
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Climb In Cases As Infection Rate Tops 8 Percent After coasting through the summer and fall, the holiday spike of COVID-19 cases on Long Island has led to it being among the hottest beds for the virus in New York. Long Island now has the second-highest seven-day average positive infection rate of the state's 10 regions, as it spiked past 8 percent to 8.19 percent, with only Western New York (9.24 percent and trending downward) reporting worse numbers. Statewide, the positive infection rate is also on the rise, from 4.83 percent to 5.73 percent in the past three days, according to the latest update from the New York State Department of Hea…

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COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Climbs Past 7.5 Percent With New Increase In Cases COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Climbs Past 7.5 Percent With New Increase In Cases
Covid-19: Long Island Infection Rate Climbs Past 7.5 Percent With New Increase In Cases More than 3,500 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported on Long Island, which saw its positive infection rate spike above 7.5 percent in the latest update from the state Department of Health. According to health officials, Long Island's seven-day average percentage of positive test results rose from 6.77 percent on Monday, Dec. 13, up to 7.12 percent the following day, rising to 7.53 percent of those tested on Wednesday, Dec. 15. Statewide, the infection rate statewide also rose, up above 5 percent to 5.11 percent according to the latest update. Each of the state's 10 regions now have…

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COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Cases, Infection Rate COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Cases, Infection Rate
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Cases, Infection Rate More than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported on Long Island, which is approaching a 6.5 percent positive infection rate as variants of the virus are spreading. In the latest update from the state Department of Health, Long Island's seven-day average percentage of positive test results rose from 6.20 percent to 6.49 percent in the past three days. Only the Hudson Valley (4.55 percent) and New York City (2.70  percent) are among the state's 10 regions below a 6 percent positivity rate. Statewide, the positive infection rate dipped slightly, from 4.66 percent to 4.61, according to t…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Becomes Combative At Nassau County 7-Eleven, Police Say Man Becomes Combative At Nassau County 7-Eleven, Police Say
Man Becomes Combative At Nassau County 7-Eleven, Police Say An officer and a combative man were both hospitalized after an incident at a Long Island 7-Eleven overnight, police said. Officers responded to the store in Massapequa, located at 5570 Merrick Road, for a reported disturbance Saturday, Dec. 11 at around 2:05 a.m., Nassau County Police said.  Upon arrival, the officers were confronted by a combative man who was involved in an argument with a store employee, according to police.  An investigation determined the man went behind the counter while screaming at the employee, said police.  As the officers attempted to place t…

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by Joe Lombardi