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Suffolk County Man Admits To Trafficking Heroin, Fentanyl Suffolk County Man Admits To Trafficking Heroin, Fentanyl
Suffolk County Man Admits To Trafficking Heroin, Fentanyl A drug dealer on Long Island admitted to selling the heroin and fentanyl that led to the fatal overdose of a 21-year-old woman, federal prosecutors announced. West Babylon resident Donta Riddick, age 35, pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of heroin with intent to distribute, while admitting to selling the drugs that killed a Massapequa woman in Nassau County in 2020. As part of the plea, Riddick agreed to serve 16.5 years (198 months) in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. “Today, (Riddick) admitted to trafficking heroin laced with fentanyl that caused the…

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by Zak Failla
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Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches. Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches Wantagh, 14 inches Suffolk County Amit…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region This story has been updated. Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that is winding down from west to east Saturday afternoon, Jan. 29, are quickly coming in. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports as of at or around sunset on Saturday. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches W…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Teen Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Teen
Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Teen Police on Long Island are asking the public for help locating a missing teen. The Nassau County Police Missing Persons Squad said Christian Guirand, age 15, of Massapequa, was last seen at his Shell Street home around 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 20. Guirand is described as being 5-foot-8, 150 pounds with brown hair and eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and red and blue pants, police said. His possible destinations are Uniondale and Hempstead. Detectives request anyone with information to contact the missing person Squad at 516-573-7347 or call 911.  All ca…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: New Long Island Numbers Encouraging, As Hochul Says Winter Surge Could End Soon COVID-19: New Long Island Numbers Encouraging, As Hochul Says Winter Surge Could End Soon
Covid-19: New Long Island Numbers Encouraging, As Hochul Says Winter Surge Could End Soon The light at the end of the winter COVID-19 surge could be fast approaching on Long Island as the region continues to see improved numbers as the calendar inches further away from the holidays.  The seven-day average percentage of positive test results on Long Island continued its decline over the holiday weekend, from 19.29 percent on Saturday, Jan. 15, to 18.47 percent the following day and down to 17.60 percent of those tested on Monday, Jan. 17, continuing a two-week trend of improving COVID-19 data. Statewide, the positivity is also on the decline, from 16.37 percent to 15.04 perc…

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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
Weather
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
Police & 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
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
Police & Fire
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