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Covid-
19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Stays On Decline; New Case Rundown By Community
The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues to decline, though multiple new virus-related deaths were reported in Suffolk County in the latest update from the Department of Health. After spiking above 4.15 percent recently, the average seven-day average positive infection rate for those tested for COVID-19 on Long Island is back on the decline over the weekend, from 2.99 percent on Friday, Oct. 1 to 2.97 percent the following day, and down to 2.92 percent of those tested on Sunday, Oct. 3. Statewide, the positive infection rate is also dropping, from 2.45 percent to …
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14-Year-Old Girl Dies From Injuries Sustained In Long Island House Fire
A 14-year-old girl has died from injuries she sustained in a house fire on Long Island. The Nassau County Police Department reported Monday, Oct. 4, that Rifat Ali succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by hospital staff. Earlier report: Four Injured, Including Two Teens, In Long Island House Fire Rifat was one of the four occupants of the Elmont home who were injured in the large fire that broke out at about 6 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2. Multiple crews worked to extinguish the blaze that left the home, located on Marshall Street, with "extensive"…
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Four Injured, Including Two Teens, In Long Island House Fire
Authorities rescued a group of people from a fire at a Long Island home that injured four people, including two teenagers. At about 6 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, officers responded to an Elmont home on Marshall Street that was engulfed in flames, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Upon arrival, three officers and one police medic first rescued an 82-year-old man from the first floor of the home, NCPD said. Elmont Fire Department then arrived at the scene, and two firefighters rescued a 14-year-old girl from the second floor. Authorities also rescued a 75-yea…
Police & Fire
ID Released For Man Shot, Killed In Broad Daylight On Residential Long Island Street
The identity has been released of a man who was shot and killed in broad daylight on a residential Long Island street. It happened on Friday, Sept. 24 at 5:15 p.m. in Elmont. Officers responded to a call for multiple shots fired in the rear of 100 Raff Ave. and upon arrival, discovered the man who had been shot, Nassau County Police said. The victim, now identified as Khasiem Woton, age 20, of Elmont. was pronounced dead at a local area hospital by a physician at around 5:55 p.m. Sept. 24. The investigation is ongoing. Detectives ask anyone with information about this crime to contac…
Police & Fire
Nassau Woman Stopped On Roadway Found Drunk With Kids In Car, Police Say
A 40-year-old woman was arrested on Long Island for allegedly driving while intoxicated with two children in the vehicle. Jacqueline Lopez, of Elmont, was arrested at about 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25, according to the Nassau County Police Department. NCPD said officers saw a 2010 gray Audi stopped in the left lane of the Hempstead Turnpike near Litchfield Avenue in Elmont. The Audi was facing west and impeding traffic. Police said Lopez was standing next to the Audi in the roadway and holding a stroller, which was carrying an infant. An investigation was conducted, and Lop…
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Suspect At Large After Man Shot, Killed In Broad Daylight On Residential Long Island Street
A suspect is at large after a man was shot and killed in broad daylight on a residential Long Island street. It happened on Friday, Sept. 24 at 5:15 p.m. in Elmont. Officers responded to a call for multiple shots fired in the rear of 100 Raff Ave. and upon arrival, discovered the man who had been shot, Nassau County Police said. The victim was pronounced dead at a local area hospital by a physician at around 5:55 p.m. The investigation is ongoing. The victim's identity has not yet been released. Detectives ask anyone with information about this crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stopp…
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Covid-
19: Long Island Infection Rate Stays Steady; New Case Breakdown By Community
The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island is down for the third straight day, though multiple new virus-related deaths were reported in both Suffolk and Nassau counties. After spiking above 4.15 percent last week, the average seven-day average positive infection rate for those tested for COVID-19 on Long Island is back on the decline, from 3.85 percent on Saturday, Sept. 18, to 3.84 percent the following day and down to 3.80 percent on Monday, Sept. 20. Statewide, the COVID-19 rate has been fluctuating, from 2.99 percent to 2.95 percent and 2.98 percent over the same time frame. …
Police & Fire
Details Released On Fatal Crash That Caused Hours-Long Long Island Expressway Closure
Police have released details on a fatal crash in which four others were hospitalized that caused the hours-long closure of a stretch of the Long Island Expressway. It happened Sunday, Sept.19 at around 5 a.m. in Plainview. A green 2010 Toyota Corolla four-door sedan, occupied by four males was traveling eastbound when it struck the rear of a black 2017 Honda CRV, color black, occupied only by the female operator, Nassau County Police said. Earlier story: Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Hours-Long Closure Following Crash As a result of the collision, both vehicles struck …
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Covid-
19: Long Island Infection Rate Stays At Steady Rate; New Breakdown By Community
The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island is down for the third straight day, though new virus-related deaths were reported in both Suffolk and Nassau counties. After rising to 4.18 percent on Monday, Sept. 13, the average seven-day average positive infection rate of those tested on Long Island dipped to 4.09 percent the following day, down to 4.06 percent on Wednesday, Sept. 15. Following several days of seeing the infection rate drop, the statewide rate has risen from 3.11 percent to 3.16 percent in the latest update from the state Department of Health. In Suffolk, …
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Covid-
19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community
There were two new COVID-19 fatalities recorded in both Nassau and Suffolk County as Long Island continues contending with a positive infection rate above 4 percent. In the latest update from the state Department of Health, the average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested on Long Island rose to 4.18 percent on Monday, Sept. 13, up from 4.12 percent the previous day. The statewide positive infection rate has dipped for the third straight day, from 3.22 on Saturday, Sept. 11 to 3.19 percent the following day and down to 3.16 percent on Sept. 13. In Suffolk, 556 new COVI…
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Covid-
19: Long Island Infection-Rate Stays Above 4 Percent; New Breakdown By Community
The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island dropped over the weekend, though it still remains well above 4 percent as variants of the virus continue to spread. On Long Island, the average seven-day positive infection rate dipped from 4.28 percent on Friday, Sept. 10 to 4.23 percent the following day before dropping down to 4.12 percent of those tested on Sunday, Sept. 12. The statewide average infection rate fell from 3.22 percent to 3.19 percent in that same time frame. In Nassau, 250 new COVID-19 infections were confirmed in the latest update from the state, with 211 new cases in…
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Covid-
19: Long Island Infection Rate Stays Steadily High; New Breakdown By Community
The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island remains high as new variants of the virus continue to mutate and spread across the country. After seeing a slight rise, the average seven-day positive infection rate on Long Island dipped to 4.33 percent of those tested on Thursday, Sept. 9, down slightly from the previous day, according to the New York State Department of Health. Statewide, the infection rate is also down, from 3.35 percent to 3.30 percent on Sept. 9. In Suffolk, 738 new COVID-19 infections were confirmed in the latest update from the state, with 545 new cases in Nassau,…
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