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Triple Fatal Fire: Mother, Daughter Among Victims In Fast-Moving Blaze At NY Home
Authorities identified three family members who were killed in a fast-moving house fire that left two others hospitalized in Upstate New York.
Colonie Police identified the victims as:
Lynne Lyons, 72
Kateleyn Ryan, 33, daughter of Lynne
Timothy Ryan, 42, husband to Katelyn
Emergency crews in Colonie responded to a residential fire on Locust Park shortly before 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, as Daily Voice reported. Firefighters and police arrived to find the home fully engulfed in flames and multiple residents trapped inside, Colonie Police said.
Despite the efforts of first responders, three p…
Flu Cases, Related ER Visits On Rise Nationwide
Flu activity remains high and is increasing across many parts of the country.
For the week ending Saturday, Jan. 18, 25 percent of tests returned positive for flu, up from 19 percent the previous week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
More than five percent of emergency-room visits were flu-related, with notable increases among infants, older children, and teens, nearing pre-holiday surge levels.
"The country is still experiencing elevated influenza activity and that is expected to continue for several more weeks," the CDC said.
Elev…
Respiratory Illnesses Rising Dramatically In These States: Brand-New Map
Respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza, and RSV, are surging across the United States, with healthcare systems feeling the strain as more people seek care for these conditions.
The CDC reported on Monday, Jan. 13 that the nation is experiencing high levels of acute respiratory illnesses, with young children and older adults particularly affected.
COVID-19 activity has increased in most areas, fueled by rising emergency department visits, elevated lab test positivity, and high levels of virus detected in wastewater.
Influenza remains widespread, while RSV activity …
Elmont Man Attempts To 'Gouge Out Eye' Of Arresting Officer, Police Say
An Elmont man is accused of assaulting police officers and resisting arrest during a routine patrol, Nassau County Police announced on Sunday, Jan. 12.
Hurguens Jasmin, 28, of South King Street, was recognized by officers walking along Dutch Broadway near Opal Street at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11. He had an active Nassau County arrest warrant, according to detectives.
When officers approached, Jasmin became combative, allegedly punching one officer in the face multiple times, causing significant pain, and attempting to gouge another officer’s eye while trying to flee. He w…
1 Dead, 10 Sickened, Including In NY, In Listeria Outbreak Involving Meat, Poultry Products
A multi-state Listeria outbreak linked to meat and poultry products has killed an infant and sickened at least 10 others.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials are investigating infections linked to recalled Yu Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products.
The illnesses were in New York, New Jersey, California, and Illinois between Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, Oct. 24, the agency said.
Of 11 people with information available, nine have been hospitalized. In California, one pregnant woman and her twins were sick and both infants died. But …
Fatal LIE Crash: 30-Year-Old ID'd As Victim, 4 Others Hospitalized In Suffolk County
One person was killed and four others hospitalized in a single-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway.
It happened around 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, in Melville.
A 30-year-old man was driving a 2004 Nissan Sentra eastbound, near the Pinelawn Road overpass, when he lost control of the vehicle, which exited the roadway, crashed into trees and overturned, according to Suffolk County Police.
The victim, identified as Daishun Jones Rains, of Huntington Station, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Exam…
2 Hospitalized, Including Girl, After Crash At Ronkonkoma Intersection
Two people were hospitalized, including a girl who suffered severe injuries, after a crash at a Long Island intersection.
It happened on Thursday, Oct. 31, at around 6:15 p.m., in Ronkonkoma.
A 30-year-old man was driving a 2018 Honda Civic southbound on Ocean Avenue when the vehicle struck a pedestrian crossing the road westbound near Ontario Street, according to Suffolk County Police.
The pedestrian, a 15-year-old girl from Ronkonkoma, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries.
The diver of the Honda, a Ronkonkoma resident, was al…
Cop Hospitalized After Long Island Man Becomes Combative During Traffic Stop, Police Say
A police officer was hospitalized after a Long Island motorist allegedly became combative after being stopped near an intersection.
Officers conducted the traffic stop of a 2012 Dodge Challenger in Valley Stream in the vicinity of Hook Creek Boulevard and 136th Avenue at around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2.
During the investigation, it was determined that the driver, Albert Dodson, age 30, of Hempstead, was operating the vehicle with a suspended license, according to Nassau County Police.
While attempting to place Dodson under arrest, he became combative and began to resist, caus…