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COVID-19: Long Island Seeing Trend Of Less Positive Cases, Lower Infection Rates COVID-19: Long Island Seeing Trend Of Less Positive Cases, Lower Infection Rates
Covid-19: Long Island Seeing Trend Of Less Positive Cases, Lower Infection Rates Long Island is now seeing some relief from the post-holiday surge of new COVID-19 infections as the positivity rate of those being tested for the virus dipped below 25 percent. For three straight days, the seven-day average percentage of positive test results on Long Island dipped from 25.58 percent on Sunday, Jan. 9, to 25.14 the following day, and down to 24.33 percent on Tuesday, Jan. 11, still the highest in the state. Statewide, the positivity rate is also on the decline, to 20.22 percent on Jan. 11, as most of the state's 10 regions have seen COVID-19 either plateauing or declining fo…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Long Island Sees Slight Declines In Infection Rate, Number Of New Cases COVID-19: Long Island Sees Slight Declines In Infection Rate, Number Of New Cases
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Slight Declines In Infection Rate, Number Of New Cases Long Island saw a slight downtick in its positive infection rate for the first time in weeks, though the region remains the most ravaged by the recent rise of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Since Tuesday, Jan. 4, the seven-day average percentage of positive test results on Long Island rose from 26.36 percent to 26.76 percent the following day before dipping to 26.58 percent of those tested on Thursday, Jan. 6, still the highest of the state's 10 regions. Statewide, the positivity rate also dropped during that timeline, from 22.45 percent to 22.36 percent following the spike of post-holiday i…

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by Zak Failla
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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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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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Police Say Man Found Dead At Long Island Home Was Targeted, Offer Reward In Case Police Say Man Found Dead At Long Island Home Was Targeted, Offer Reward In Case
Police Say Man Found Dead At Long Island Home Was Targeted, Offer Reward In Case Police along with Crime Stoppers are offering a $2,000 fast cash reward for leads in the case of a man who was shot to death inside his Long Island home in what police are now calling a targeted attack. The shooting death of Steven Byrnes, age 53, took place on a quiet street in Southampton on Christmas Day. Police are saying the shooting was not a random attack. See Earlier Story: ID Released For Man Found Shot, Killed At Long Island Home According to Lt. Susan Ralph, of the Southampton Town Police, officers responded to a call of a burglary at 90 Roses Grove Road, on Saturday…

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by Kathy Reakes
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ID Released For Man Found Shot, Killed At Long Island Home ID Released For Man Found Shot, Killed At Long Island Home
ID Released For Man Found Shot, Killed At Long Island Home The identity has been released of a man who was found shot dead inside his Long Island home. It happened Christmas morning in Southampton. Southampton Town Police Department officers responded to a call of a burglary on Roses Grove Road at approximately 8:45 a.m.Saturday, Dec. 25. Upon arrival, officers found the man inside the home who was shot. The victim, now identified as Steven Byrnes, age 53, a resident of the home, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.  Earlier report: Suspect At Large Afte…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Suspect At Large After Fatal Broad-Daylight Long Island Shooting Suspect At Large After Fatal Broad-Daylight Long Island Shooting
Suspect At Large After Fatal Broad-Daylight Long Island Shooting Updated story: ID Released For Man Found Shot, Killed At Long Island Home An investigation is underway after a man was found shot dead inside a Long Island home. It happened Christmas morning in Southampton. Southampton Town Police Department officers responded to a call of a burglary on Roses Grove Road at approximately 8:45 a.m.Saturday, Dec. 25. Upon arrival, officers found a man inside the home who was shot. The victim, whose identification is being withheld pending notification of kin, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suf…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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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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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by Zak Failla
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Iconic Seafood Restaurant Opens Second Long Island Location Iconic Seafood Restaurant Opens Second Long Island Location
Iconic Seafood Restaurant Opens Second Long Island Location A popular seafood restaurant known for its lobster rolls has opened a brand-new location on Long Island. On Friday, Dec. 9, Lobster Roll (also known as LUNCH) opened the eatery in Southampton, at 32 Montauk Highway in Southampton.  The owners also operate the iconic location in Amagansett, but the Southampton location is the first that is open year-round, representatives said.  The menu includes a variety of seafood dishes, such as homemade clam chowder, scallops, salmon filet, and of course, lobster specialties.  Check out the full menu here.

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by Nicole Valinote
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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