COVID-19: Number Of New Long Island Cases Climbs Again; Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Number Of New Long Island Cases Climbs Again; Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Number Of New Long Island Cases Climbs Again; Latest Breakdown By Community Long Island reported more than 340 new COVID-19 infections in both Nassau and Suffolk counties as the region continues to see a rise in its positive test rate that has lasted for weeks. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate of Long Islanders tested for the virus climbed to 2.88 percent on Thursday, Nov. 11, up from 2.73 percent the day before and 2.62 percent on Tuesday, Nov. 9.  Statewide, the positive infection rate also continues to rise, from 2.78 percent up to 3 percent for the first time in weeks during the same time frame. In Suffolk, 468 new COVID-19 infection…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Breakdown By Community Long Island reported more than 150 new COVID-19 infections in both Nassau and Suffolk counties as the region continues to see a rise in its positive test rate after a weeks-long downturn. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate of Long Islanders tested for the virus climbed to 2.45 percent in the latest update from the state Department of Health, up from 2.40 percent as recently as Friday, Nov. 5. Statewide, the positive infection rate continues to rise, from 2.46 percent on Nov. 5 to 2.59 percent in the latest update from the state. In Suffolk, 274 new COVID-19 infections w…
Man Struck, Killed By SUV In Nassau County Man Struck, Killed By SUV In Nassau County
Man Struck, Killed By SUV In Nassau County Police are investigating after a 53-year-old old man was fatally struck by an SUV on Long Island. The Nassau County Police Department reported that the crash happened in Elmont at about 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Police said a 71-year-old woman was driving a 2014 Honda CR-V north on Elmont Road near School Road when the Honda struck the man in the roadway. The man suffered severe trauma and was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. His identity has not yet been released. NCPD said the driver remained at the scene. The investigation is ongoing. Check back to Daily Vo…
COVID-19: Long Island Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By Community For the second straight day, seven new COVID-19 deaths were reported on Long Island in the latest update provided by the New York State Department of Health. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island is down for the fifth straight day, as it has dipped from 2.68 percent of those tested as recently as Sunday, Oct. 17 down to 2.34 percent on Thursday, Oct. 21. Statewide, the infection rate dropped from 2.46 percent to 2.20 percent during the same time frame. Four new virus-related deaths were reported in Suffolk County, bringing the total number of fatalities sinc…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Long Island Positive-Test Trend; New Case Rundown By Community COVID-19: Here's Latest Long Island Positive-Test Trend; New Case Rundown By Community
Covid-19: Here's Latest Long Island Positive-Test Trend; New Case Rundown By Community Seven new COVID-19 deaths were reported on Long Island in the latest update provided by the New York State Department of Health. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island is down for the third straight day, as it has dipped from 2.68 percent of those tested on Sunday, Oct. 17 to 2.58 percent the previous day and 2.50 percent on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Statewide, the infection rate dropped from 2.46 percent to 2.33 percent during the same time frame.  Five new virus-related deaths were reported in Suffolk County, bringing the total number of fatalities since the b…
FBI Offers $20K Reward For Info In Long Island Acid Attack Investigation FBI Offers $20K Reward For Info In Long Island Acid Attack Investigation
FBI Offers $20K Reward For Info In Long Island Acid Attack Investigation The FBI is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information that leads to an arrest in a Long Island acid attack. The assault happened in Elmont at about 8:30 p.m. on March 17, the FBI said. The victim was approached by an unknown individual in the driveway of her home on Arlington Avenue. The suspect threw acid at her, causing serious burns to her face, eyes and arms, the FBI reported. We are seeking the public’s help in identifying an unknown suspect wanted in connection with an acid attack that occurred in Elmont, New York on 3/17/2021. A reward of up to $20,000 is available for i…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Infection-Rate Uptick; New Rundown Of Cases By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees Infection-Rate Uptick; New Rundown Of Cases By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Infection-Rate Uptick; New Rundown Of Cases By Community Long Island reported more than 200 new COVID-19 infections in both Nassau and Suffolk counties as the region continues ramping up its vaccination program. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate of Long Islanders tested for the virus climbed to 2.77 in the latest update from the state Department of Health, up from 2.71 percent the previous day. Statewide, the positive infection rate continues to rise, up to 2.52 percent on Monday, Oct. 11, up for the fourth straight day. In Suffolk, 415 new COVID-19 infections were recorded, bringing the total to 236,248 since the pandemic b…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Positive-Test Rate Trend On Long Island; New Case Rundown By Community COVID-19: Here's Latest Positive-Test Rate Trend On Long Island; New Case Rundown By Community
Covid-19: Here's Latest Positive-Test Rate Trend On Long Island; New Case Rundown By Community More than 85 percent of New Yorkers over the age of 18 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as the positive infection rate of those tested on Long Island continues to hold steady. In the latest update from the state Department of Health, the seven-day average positive COVID-19 infection rate was back to 2.71 percent of those tested on Long Island on Sunday, Oct. 10, down slightly from 2.74 percent the day before. Statewide, the positive infection rate has been on the rise, up to 2.50 percent on Oct. 10, up .03 percent over the weekend. In Suffolk, 349 new COVID-19 infect…
Driver In Critical Condition After Crashing Into Tree In Nassau County Driver In Critical Condition After Crashing Into Tree In Nassau County
Driver In Critical Condition After Crashing Into Tree In Nassau County A driver was left in critical condition after striking a tree near an intersection on Long Island. The Nassau County Police Department said the crash happened in Elmont at about 3:20 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 10. A 20-year-old man was driving a silver four-door passenger vehicle west on Dutch Broadway when the vehicle struck a tree near the intersection of Meacham Avenue, NCPD said.  The driver, and a 20-year-old man who was a passenger in the vehicle, were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The passenger sustained minor injuries, and the driver was seriously injured, police s…
COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Holds Steady; New Case Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Holds Steady; New Case Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Holds Steady; New Case Breakdown By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues to trend in the right direction, though both Nassau and Suffolk counties reported new virus-related death in the latest update from the Department of Health. In the past week, the average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island has declined daily, from 2.99 percent on Friday, Oct. 1 down to 2.71 percent of those tested in the region on Wednesday, Oct. 6. Statewide, the positive infection rate is also dropping, from 2.45 percent to 2.43 percent during the same time frame, up slightly after declining for near…
Long Island Man Nabbed After Stabbing Victim During Altercation On Bus, Police Say Long Island Man Nabbed After Stabbing Victim During Altercation On Bus, Police Say
Long Island Man Nabbed After Stabbing Victim During Altercation On Bus, Police Say A 43-year-old Long Island man is facing multiple charges after police said he stabbed a victim during an argument on a bus.  The Nassau County Police Department reported that Eon Marques, of Elmont, was arrested following the incident that took place at 2 p.m. in New Hyde Park on Tuesday, Oct. 5.  A 67-year-old man was riding on a Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) bus when an argument ensued between him and another passenger, later identified as Marques. A struggle ensued between the two men, and Marques pulled out a knife as the bus was traveling east on Hillside…
COVID-19: Long Island Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues to decline, though multiple new virus-related deaths were reported in both Nassau and Suffolk counties 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 has dipped for the fourth straight day, from 2.99 percent on Friday, Oct. 1 to 2.82 percent of those tested on Monday, Oct. 4. Statewide, the positive infection rate is also dropping, from 2.45 percent to 2.34 percent during the same…