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COVID-19: Cause For Concern? NY Sees Rise In Infection Rate COVID-19: Cause For Concern? NY Sees Rise In Infection Rate
Covid-19: Cause For Concern? NY Sees Rise In Infection Rate Some alarms are being sounded as New York State is in the midst of a slight uptick in its COVID-19 infection rate over the weekend. Officials are encouraging unvaccinated New Yorkers to get a shot in the arm as the state’s positive infection rate rose to 1.10 percent for those tested for COVID-19 on Sunday, July 11. One new virus-related death was reported, bringing the total number of fatalities to 43,011 statewide since the pandemic began, and the seven-day rolling positive COVID-19 infection rate is at approximately 0.88 percent. The one COVID-19-related death in Queens County matches t…

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Fireworks, Events Return To Jones Beach For July 4th Fireworks, Events Return To Jones Beach For July 4th
Fireworks, Events Return To Jones Beach For July 4th Long Islanders will have the opportunity to celebrate the Fourth of July in style this year as fireworks and other events are back at Jones Beach after a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the state will celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows planned at Jones Beach for 9:30 p.m. on the holiday, as well as an event at Empire State Plaza from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. At Jones Beach, the event will feature music simulcast from WALK 97.5 and JOY-98.3, with the fireworks included with the regular price of admission. Market President and COO for C…

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COVID-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues trending in the right direction, dropping slightly for the fourth straight day as the region works to ramp up vaccination efforts. The average seven-day infection rate on Long Island has fallen from 4.40 percent on Saturday, April 3 to 4.27 percent as the latest data released from Tuesday, April 6. During that same timeframe, the statewide positivity rate dropped from nearly 3.6 percent to 3.48 percent, according to the state. Suffolk was reporting 662 newly confirmed COVID-19 infections, bringing the total to 187,149 since last…

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COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Positive-Test Rate Increase; Latest Case Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Positive-Test Rate Increase; Latest Case Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Positive-Test Rate Increase; Latest Case Breakdown By Community More than 1,300 new COVID-19 cases were reported on Long Island in the past 24 hours as the positive infection rate saw a small increase and remains among the highest in New York. For the third straight day, the seven-day average infection rate on Long Island rose, from 4.39 percent to 4.52 percent on Thursday, April 1, the second-highest of New York's 10 regions, better only than the mid-Hudson Valley's 4.84 percent rate. Statewide, the positive infection rate continues to rise, up to 3.59 percent on April 1. In Suffolk, 706 newly confirmed COVID-19 infections were reported, bringing the …

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COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island is back below 4 percent a week after seeing a slight surge in new cases the previous weekend. In Suffolk County, 575 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed, bringing the total to 162,818, while there were 559 new infections reported in Nassau as the number of cases hit 148,669. On Long Island, the COVID-19 positivity rate of those tested has dropped in the past three days from 4.06 percent to 3.98 percent on Sunday, Feb. 28, still the second-highest rate in the state. Statewide, the infection rate dipped slightly from 3.18 percent to 3.08 perc…

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COVID-19: Johnson & Johnson Releases Trial Results For One-Dose Vaccine COVID-19: Johnson & Johnson Releases Trial Results For One-Dose Vaccine
Covid-19: Johnson & Johnson Releases Trial Results For One-Dose Vaccine Some relief may be on the way for the millions of people awaiting their turn to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Johnson & Johnson has been developing a single-dose vaccine for COVID-19, which has an efficacy rate of approximately 72 percent, potentially bringing another provider into the mix as vaccines for the virus have become a valuable and scarce commodity. If it is ultimately approved by federal health officials, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine would join Pfizer and Moderna on the market, both of which require two doses administered approximately three weeks apart. However, the ef…

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COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2.4K-Plus New Cases, Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Latest Data COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2.4K-Plus New Cases, Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Latest Data
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 2.4K-Plus New Cases, Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Latest Data Long Island saw more than 2,400 newly reported COVID-19 cases, as well as a slight increase in the positive-test rate, according to data released by the New York State Department of Health on Monday, Jan. 17. Related story - COVID-19: More Contagious 'Super Strain' Now Projected To Be Main Infection Source, CDC Says There were 1,362 new cases in Suffolk County and another 1,110 in Nassau for a total of 2,472. The positive infection rate on Long Island for the last three days is as follows. Friday, Jan. 15: 8.06 percent Saturday, Jan. 16: 7.81 percent Sunday, Jan. 17: 7.84 perce…

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COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2,098 New Cases, Positive-Test Rate Increase; Latest County Totals COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2,098 New Cases, Positive-Test Rate Increase; Latest County Totals
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 2,098 New Cases, Positive-Test Rate Increase; Latest County Totals Long Island saw a new increase in the COVID-19 positive-testing rate as well as more than 2,000 new confirmed cases, according to data released by New York State on Friday, Dec. 18. The positive testing rates for the last three days on Long Island is as follows: Tuesday, Dec. 15: 5.85 percent Wednesday, Dec. 16: 5.97 percent Thursday, Dec. 17: 6.08 percent Here's a rundown of new cases on Long Island: Suffolk County, 1,197 Nassau County, 901 Total number of new cases: 2,098 There were 120 COVID deaths statewide on Thursday, with nine on Long Island (five in Nassau County and four in Suff…

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COVID-19: Massive Long Island Mansion Party With Hundreds Of People Busted By Cops COVID-19: Massive Long Island Mansion Party With Hundreds Of People Busted By Cops
Covid-19: Massive Long Island Mansion Party With Hundreds Of People Busted By Cops A Long Island mansion that was rented as an Airbnb was home to a massive party with hundreds of guests in violation of state COVID-19 guidance that had to be broken up by the police overnight. Officers responded to a 10-acre mansion on Hawkins Lane at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 30, according to police, where there was an ongoing party with upwards of 400 guests in attendance. It reportedly took multiple police units several hours to sort out the guests and clear them out of the house safely. Suffolk County Police Chief Stuart Cameron reportedly said that the property’s owner…

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COVID-19: Long Island Sees 1,148 New Cases; Latest Updates In Nassau, Suffolk COVID-19: Long Island Sees 1,148 New Cases; Latest Updates In Nassau, Suffolk
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 1,148 New Cases; Latest Updates In Nassau, Suffolk More than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported on Long Island in the past 24 hours as both Nassau and Suffolk continue to get hit by the second wave of the virus. There were 658 new cases in Suffolk, bringing the total to 61,072 since the pandemic began, while an additional 520 infections were reported in Nassau, as the total reached 60,701, the state Department of Health reported on Monday, Nov. 30. The number of new COVID-19 cases is the most in any county outside of Westchester, Steuben County, and New York City. Projections have shown that following the holiday season, which extends …

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COVID-19: Long Island Sees 800-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By Town COVID-19: Long Island Sees 800-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By Town
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 800-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By Town For the fifth time in a week, Long Island is reporting more than 800 new COVID-19 cases as the second wave of the virus keeps ramping up to levels not seen since the pandemic began. The state Department of Health was reporting 431 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk County, with 374 in Nassau County. Only Erie County (490), which has been combating a COVID-19 outbreak, and New York City (1,847) reported more new cases. There have now been 54,916 COVID-19 cases reported in Suffolk out of 1.28 million tested. In Nassau, 1.27 million tests have been administered, resulting in 55,486 confirmed cases…

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Tropical Storm Isaias: LIRR Suspends Service Due To High Winds, Hazardous Conditions Tropical Storm Isaias: LIRR Suspends Service Due To High Winds, Hazardous Conditions
Tropical Storm Isaias: Lirr Suspends Service Due To High Winds, Hazardous Conditions Dangerous winds toppling trees and power lines brought to the region by Tropical Storm Isaias has forced the Long Island Railroad to suspend service due to the hazardous conditions that left tens of thousands in the dark without power. The MTA announced that LIRR lines on Long Island are currently suspended as of approximately 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4 due to high winds and the conditions caused by the storm. "LIRR service is suspended systemwide due to high winds and hazardous conditions caused by Tropical Storm Isaias, including fallen trees, downed utility poles, and power outage…

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COVID-19: Pair Of Long Island Congressmen Named To White House Task Force To Reopen Economy COVID-19: Pair Of Long Island Congressmen Named To White House Task Force To Reopen Economy
Covid-19: Pair Of Long Island Congressmen Named To White House Task Force To Reopen Economy A pair of United States congressmen from Long Island will have a say in when the country reopens economy amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Democrat Tom Suozzi (Nassau) and Republican Lee Zeldin (Suffolk) are among the lawmakers chosen to join the White House task force to reopen the economy during the pandemic. “Honored to have just been appointed by @realDonaldTrump to the @WhiteHouse Task Force on Reopening the Economy,” Zeldin posted on Twitter. “We need to get our economy roaring again. Honored to get to work to do so precisely & carefully, avoid another outbreak & h…

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20 New Long Island COVID-19 Cases Confirmed, With Drive-Through Testing Facility Coming 20 New Long Island COVID-19 Cases Confirmed, With Drive-Through Testing Facility Coming
20 New Long Island Covid-19 Cases Confirmed, With Drive-Through Testing Facility Coming Twenty new cases of the novel strain of the coronavirus have been reported on Long Island the last 24 hours. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he's authorized mobile, drive-through testing facility that is expected to open next week at a sign to be announced on the Island. The announcements came Saturday afternoon, March 14, just hours after the first New York state resident died of COVID-19, an 82-year-old woman with underlying respiratory issues in New York City. Seventeen of the new Long Island cases are in Nassau County. The breakdown through the state is now as follows: Albany County…

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NY's First Vaping-Related Death Identified As 17-Year-Old Boy NY's First Vaping-Related Death Identified As 17-Year-Old Boy
NY's First Vaping-Related Death Identified As 17-Year-Old Boy A teenage boy has been identified as New York’s first vaping-related fatality. The death, involving a 17-year-old from the Bronx, was reported to the State Department of Health and announced on Tuesday, Oct. 8. According to the state health department, the boy was previously hospitalized in early September with a vaping-associated respiratory illness. He was re-admitted in late September and died on Friday, Oct. 4.  The state said that as of Monday, Oct. 7, it had received 110 reports of vaping-related illnesses, with patients ranging in age from 14 to 69. All reported using at least …

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Long Island High School Gets $150K Grant To Field Fall Sports Teams Long Island High School Gets $150K Grant To Field Fall Sports Teams
Long Island High School Gets $150K Grant To Field Fall Sports Teams A struggling Long Island school district will receive a hefty grant from the Suffolk County Police Department in an attempt to keep athletics alive for students. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced that Wyandanch High School will receive a $150,000 grant to help restore its sports program. Earlier this year, 123 school districts on Long Island saw their budgets passed, with only voters in Wyandanch rejecting a proposed $77.8 million spending plan that represented a 40.93 percent tax increase. 
“Whether it is football, basketball, volleyball or any other sport, we have to prov…

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Feds Investigating LIRR Overtime Records, Including $461K For One Worker, Report Says Feds Investigating LIRR Overtime Records, Including $461K For One Worker, Report Says
Feds Investigating Lirr Overtime Records, Including $461K For One Worker, Report Says Federal prosecutors have launched a probe into Long Island Railroad overtime pay following recent reports that the MTA paid out more than $400 million in overtime last year, including one LIRR employee who pocketed more than $460,000. Prosecutors have subpoenaed pay records for a recently retired LIRR official, Thomas Caputo, a former chief measurement operator, who allegedly took in $461,646 in overtime pay, according to the Empire Center, prompting further investigation. Caputo’s overtime pay was more than what New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio earned last year, accordin…

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