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Someone Set Van On Fire Outside Valley Stream Home, Police Seeking Tips Someone Set Van On Fire Outside Valley Stream Home, Police Seeking Tips
Someone Set Van On Fire Outside Valley Stream Home, Police Seeking Tips Police are investigating after someone set a van on fire outside a Long Island home. The incident happened in North Valley Stream at a residence on Franklin Avenue shortly before 4 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. Nassau County Police said someone poured a flammable liquid on a Ford Econoline van that was parked in a driveway and set the vehicle on fire. The suspect then ran away heading northbound on Franklin Avenue. Firefighters from the Valley Stream Fire Department responded to the home and extinguished the flames. Nobody was injured and there was no substantial damage to the van. No suspects…
Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Woman Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Woman
Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Woman Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing Long Island woman. Maria Hernandez, age 74, was last seen leaving her North Valley Stream home on foot at around 9:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 12. She is 5-foot4 and 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Hernandez was last seen wearing a white shirt, dark colored pants, and green slippers. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Found Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Found
Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Found Update: A 14-year-old girl who went missing in New York has been found. Long Island resident Rodjjah-Amore Mendez had last been seen at her home on Margaret Street in North Valley Stream at about 7 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6, according to the Nassau County Police Department. On Thursday night, July 7, police announced she has been located. Original report: Authorities in New York are asking the public for help locating a missing 14-year-old girl. Long Island resident Rodjjah-Amore Mendez was last seen at her home on Margaret Street in North Valley Stream at about 7 a.m. on Wednesday…
Duo Accused Of Assaulting Homeowner In Valley Stream, Police Say Duo Accused Of Assaulting Homeowner In Valley Stream, Police Say
Duo Accused Of Assaulting Homeowner In Valley Stream, Police Say Two were arrested on Long Island after allegedly assaulting a homeowner during a trespassing incident, police said. In Nassau County, police said that officers responded to a reported disturbance on Kent Road in Valley Stream at approximately 3:20 p.m. on Thursday, June 2 involving an altercation with a 47-year-old man. According to a Nassau County Police Department spokesperson, the investigation into the alleged disturbance determined that Errol Stewart, age 37, of Springfield Gardens (Queens), and Camille Hyppolite, age 35, of North Valley Stream, were involved in the incident, which res…
Two Suspects In Custody For Assaulting Homeowner In Valley Stream, Police Say Two Suspects In Custody For Assaulting Homeowner In Valley Stream, Police Say
Two Suspects In Custody For Assaulting Homeowner In Valley Stream, Police Say Two suspects were apprehended after allegedly assaulting a Long Island homeowner, police said. In Nassau County, police said that officers responded to a reported disturbance on Kent Road in Valley Stream at approximately 3:20 p.m. on Thursday, June 2 involving an altercation with a 47-year-old man. According to a Nassau County Police Department spokesperson, the investigation into the alleged disturbance determined that Errol Stewart, age 37, of Springfield Gardens (Queens), and Camille Hyppolite, age 35, of North Valley Stream, were involved in the incident, which resulted in a police of…
Man Found In Possession Of Firearm During North Valley Stream Traffic Stop, Police Say Man Found In Possession Of Firearm During North Valley Stream Traffic Stop, Police Say
Man Found In Possession Of Firearm During North Valley Stream Traffic Stop, Police Say A 54-year-old man is facing charges after police said he was found in possession of a firearm after he was pulled over for driving with his door open on Long Island. The incident happened in North Valley Stream at 12:20 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, according to the Nassau County Police Department. An officer saw a gray 2008 Chevrolet traveling east on Dutch Broadway and cross into the westbound lane with the driver's door fully open, NCPD reported. The officer pulled the vehicle over, and noticed that the driver, identified as Neil Belcher, of Queens, had bloodshot eyes and smelled of alcoh…
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…
Long Island Duo Nabbed for Drug Possession, Attacking Officers, Police Say Long Island Duo Nabbed for Drug Possession, Attacking Officers, Police Say
Long Island Duo Nabbed for Drug Possession, Attacking Officers, Police Say Two Long Island residents were charged with drug possession as part of a countywide operation against the use of opioids. Nassau County residents Joseph Betz, age 31, of Franklin Square, and Nicolette Cicchetti, age 30, of North Valley Stream, were arrested on Sunday, Sept. 5, following a traffic stop. According to detectives conducting an investigation in Franklin Square, information obtained led to the home of the Betz.  Detectives spotted Betz exit his home and enter his black 2021 Chevy Camaro. Detectives conducted a traffic stop, and as they approached the Camaro, Betz accel…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2.8K New Cases; Here's Latest Rundown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2.8K New Cases; Here's Latest Rundown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 2.8K New Cases; Here's Latest Rundown By Community The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations continues to pile up on Long Island, where there were more than 2,800 new cases, according to the latest data from the state Department of Health. In Suffolk County, 1,505 new COVID-19 cases were reported from tests taken on on Wednesday, Jan. 20, according to the state Department of Health. There were 1,306 new infections in Nassau. The number of new cases is the highest of any region in the state outside of New York City, where there were 5,198 new cases reported on Jan. 18.  There were 18 new COVID-19 fatalities reported in Suffolk, bringing …
COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2.7K New Cases, Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2.7K New Cases, Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 2.7K New Cases, Latest Breakdown By Community Long Island continues leading the way in new COVID-19 cases, with more than 2,700 newly confirmed infections reported in both Nassau and Suffolk. In Suffolk County, 1,587 new COVID-19 cases were reported from tests taken on on Wednesday, Jan. 13, according to the state Department of Health. There were 1,172 new infections in Nassau. The number of new cases is the highest of any region in the state outside of New York City, where there were 5,359 new cases reported on Jan. 13. No other county had more than 725 new infections. There were 22 new COVID-19 fatalities reported in Suffolk, bring…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees 3,100-Plus New Cases; New Totals By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees 3,100-Plus New Cases; New Totals By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 3,100-Plus New Cases; New Totals By Community Long Island continues to contend with rising COVID-19 case numbers as both Nassau and Suffolk reported more than 1,400 new infections in the latest round of testing. In Suffolk County, 1,673 new COVID-19 cases were reported on Tuesday, Jan. 12, bringing the total to 118,829 since the pandemic began, according to the state Department of Health. There were 1,457 new infections in Nassau as the total rose to 106,954. The number of new cases is the highest of any county in the state outside of New York City, where there were 5,822 new cases reported.  No other county had more than 750 new…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees 3,000+ New Cases; Here's Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees 3,000+ New Cases; Here's Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 3,000+ New Cases; Here's Latest Breakdown By Community More than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases are being reported on Long Island as both Nassau and Suffolk counties continue combating the resurgence of the virus. In Suffolk County, 1,667 new COVID-19 cases were reported on Monday, Jan. 11, bringing the total to 117,156 since the pandemic began, according to the state Department of Health. There were 1,419 new infections in Nassau as the total rose to 105,497 as of Tuesday, Jan. 12. The number of new cases is the highest of any county in the state outside of New York City. There were 34 new COVID-19 fatalities reported in Suffolk, bringing the total…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees 10K New Cases Over Weekend; Here's Brand-New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees 10K New Cases Over Weekend; Here's Brand-New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 10K New Cases Over Weekend; Here's Brand-New Breakdown By Community Long Island reported more than 10,000 new positive COVID-19 cases over the weekend, with more than 4,500 in both Nassau and Suffolk.  In Suffolk County, 5,688 new COVID-19 cases were reported over the weekend, bringing the total to 113,943 since the pandemic began, according to the state Department of Health. There were 4,838 new infections in Nassau as the total rose to 102,584 as of Monday, Jan. 11. The number of new cases is the highest of any county in the state outside of New York City. New virus-related deaths brought the total to 2,453 in Suffolk and 2,482 in Nassau, up from 2,…
COVID-19: LI Sees 3,800-Plus New Cases, Here's Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: LI Sees 3,800-Plus New Cases, Here's Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: LI Sees 3,800-Plus New Cases, Here's Latest Breakdown By Community For the fourth straight day, Long Island saw nearly 4,000 newly reported COVID-19 cases as both Suffolk and Nassau reported more than 1,600 apiece. There were 2,194 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk and 1,634 in Nassau - both the highest in the state behind only New York City's 6,387 - according to the latest data from the state Department of Health on Friday, Jan. 8. A total of 3,827 COVID-19 cases were confirmed across Long Island. The death toll in Suffolk is at 2,410 and Nassau has reached 2,452 virus-related deaths since the pandemic began. The positive COVID-19 infection rate across Lon…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Nearly 4K New Cases; Latest Breakdown By Town COVID-19: Long Island Sees Nearly 4K New Cases; Latest Breakdown By Town
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Nearly 4K New Cases; Latest Breakdown By Town Both Nassau and Suffolk County saw more than 1,600 new COVID-19 cases apiece as Long Island approached 4,000 total cases for the third time this week. There were 2,194 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk and 1,634 in Nassau - both the highest in the state behind only New York City's 6,387 - according to the latest data from the state Department of Health on Thursday, Jan. 7. Twenty-two new virus-related deaths brought the total in Suffolk to 2,410 since the pandemic began, and seven new deaths in Nassau brought the death toll to 2,452. The positive COVID-19 infection rate across Long Island has …
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Nearly 3,000 New Cases; Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees Nearly 3,000 New Cases; Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Nearly 3,000 New Cases; Breakdown By Community Long Island continues to see a "holiday surge" of new COVID-19 cases as there were nearly 3,000 new cases as the virus continues to rapidly spread during the winter months. There were 1,554 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk and 1,273 in Nassau - both the highest in the state behind only New York City - according to the latest data from the state Department of Health on Tuesday, Jan. 5. Fifteen new virus-related deaths brought the total in Suffolk to 2,376 since the pandemic began, and 3 new deaths in Nassau brought the death toll to 2,431. The positive COVID-19 infection rate across Long Islan…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2,200-Plus New Cases, Increase In Test Rate; New County Breakdown COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2,200-Plus New Cases, Increase In Test Rate; New County Breakdown
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 2,200-Plus New Cases, Increase In Test Rate; New County Breakdown Long Island saw thousands of newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in both Nassau and Suffolk County over the weekend, with each reporting more than 1,000 new infections in the past 24 hours as the region combats the surge of new cases due to the "holiday surge" of the virus. There were 1,232 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk and 1,071 in Nassau - both among the highest in the state behind only New York City - according to the latest data from the state Department of Health on Monday, Jan. 4. Sixty-two new virus-related deaths brought the total in Suffolk to 2,361 since the pandemic began, and 38 new …
One Killed In Four-Vehicle Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway One Killed In Four-Vehicle Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway
One Killed In Four-Vehicle Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway One person was killed in a four-vehicle crash on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened just before 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2 in North Valley Stream in the vicinity of Franklin Avenue and Corona Avenue.  A 2004 Volvo SUV was traveling southbound on Franklin Avenue when the operator lost control of the vehicle and struck an occupied vehicle stopped at a traffic light, Nassau County Police said.  The Volvo continued southbound and struck two parked cars, the second of which was also occupied at the time, according to police. The Volvo came to a stop against a brick wall.&…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees 3,600-Plus New Cases, Increase In Test Rate; New County Breakdown COVID-19: Long Island Sees 3,600-Plus New Cases, Increase In Test Rate; New County Breakdown
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 3,600-Plus New Cases, Increase In Test Rate; New County Breakdown Long Island saw more than 3,600 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases as both Nassau and Suffolk each reported more than 1,500 new infections as the virus continues to continue rapidly surging through the region during the holiday season. There were 2,016 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk and 1,608 in Nassau - both the highest in the state behind only New York City - according to the latest data from the state Department of Health on Thursday, Dec. 31.  Thirteen new virus-related deaths brought the total in Suffolk to 2,299 since the pandemic began, and nine new deaths to 2,390 in Nassau. Suffol…
COVID-19: Hospitalizations Have Tripled In Nassau County Since Thanksgiving Day, Curran Says COVID-19: Hospitalizations Have Tripled In Nassau County Since Thanksgiving Day, Curran Says
Covid-19: Hospitalizations Have Tripled In Nassau County Since Thanksgiving Day, Curran Says During the 37-day stretch between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, Nassau County has seen COVID-19 hospitalizations triple as the number of new cases continues to spike during the holiday season, County Executive Laura Curran said. Alarm bells are ringing in Curran’s head, as the county’s COVID-19 positivity rate on Tuesday, Dec.29 rose to 6.16 percent with 879 positive cases out of 14,306 tests administered in Nassau. According to Curran, since Thanksgiving, the number of hospitalizations in Nassau has tripled, with 657 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized, including 74 in ICU and 48 i…
Man Nabbed For Series Of Long Island Commercial Burglaries Man Nabbed For Series Of Long Island Commercial Burglaries
Man Nabbed For Series Of Long Island Commercial Burglaries Police have arrested a man in connection with a string of Long Island business burglaries. Anthony Livieri, 49, of Brooklyn, was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 23, for an alleged burglary that took place around 5:11 a.m., at a grocery store in Woodmere, Nassau County said. According to detectives, an off-duty Nassau County officer was driving home from work when he observed a burglary in progress at S & S Woodmere Inc., located at 1064 Broadway.  While still in uniform, the officer exited his vehicle and approached the grocery store at about the same time Livieri was leaving the stor…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increase In Positive Test Rate; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increase In Positive Test Rate; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Increase In Positive Test Rate; Latest Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested on Long Island is on the rise as New York continues combating the second wave of the virus. Both Suffolk and Nassau County saw an increase of more than 850 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, according to the state Department of Health, as the infection rate continues to climb. In Suffolk, 1,034 new COVID-19 cases were reported on Monday, Dec. 21, with 880 in Nassau County. There has now been a total of 84,146 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Suffolk and 77,968 in Nassau since the beginning of the pandemic. Over the past three days, the…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees 1,500-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Long Island Sees 1,500-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 1,500-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County More than 750 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in both Nassau and Suffolk County as Long Island saw a total of more than 1,500 infections reported by area health officials. There were 978 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk and 766 in Nassau as Long Island saw a total of 1,744 new cases. New virus-related deaths brought the total in Suffolk to 2,185 since the pandemic began, and 2,331 in Nassau. Suffolk has seen 83,112 total COVID-19 cases out of 1.78 million tested (up to a  4.7 percent infection rate), while there have been 77,088 in Nassau out of 1.74 million tests that have been adminis…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2,000-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2,000-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 2,000-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County More than 850 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in both Nassau and Suffolk County as Long Island saw a total of more than 2,000 infections reported by area health officials. There were 1,169 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk and 853 in Nassau as Long Island saw a total of 2,022 new cases. Ten new virus-related deaths were reported in Suffolk, with three more in Nassau. Suffolk has seen 78,850 total COVID-19 cases out of 1.72 million tested (4.6 percent infection rate), while there have been 73,757 in Nassau out of 1.68 million tests that have been administered (4.4 percent infection rate). …
COVID-19: Long Island Sees 1,800-Plus New Cases; Here's Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees 1,800-Plus New Cases; Here's Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 1,800-Plus New Cases; Here's Latest Breakdown By Community For the second straight day, Long Island is reporting over 1,800 new COVID-19 cases, with more than 750 in both Nassau and Suffolk County.  The New York State Department of Health was reporting 1,056 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk, as the county topped a total of 77,681 cases since the pandemic began. In Nassau, 12,606 new COVID-19 tests were administered on Tuesday, Dec. 15, resulting in 782 new positive cases as the overall total rose to 72,904. A total of 1,838 new cases were reported across Long Island, which has seen 2,139 COVID-19 fatalities in Suffolk and 2,306 in Nassau since M…
COVID-19: LI Sees 2,000-Plus New Cases; Latest Data, Including Positive-Test Rate, Town Totals COVID-19: LI Sees 2,000-Plus New Cases; Latest Data, Including Positive-Test Rate, Town Totals
Covid-19: LI Sees 2,000-Plus New Cases; Latest Data, Including Positive-Test Rate, Town Totals More than 2,000 new COVID-19 were reported on Long Island overnight as the region’s positive infection rate hovers around 5.75 percent for those tested. On Monday, Dec. 14, 1,171 new infections were reported in Suffolk, with an additional 908 in Nassau as Long Island continues contending with the second wave of COVID-19 cases. A total of 76,625 confirmed cases have been reported in Suffolk, with 72,122 in Nassau since the pandemic began. Fourteen new COVID-19 fatalities were reported in Suffolk overnight, as the death toll rose to 2,132, while Nassau was reporting four new virus-related de…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees 1,800-Plus New Cases; Here's Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees 1,800-Plus New Cases; Here's Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 1,800-Plus New Cases; Here's Latest Breakdown By Community There were 1,826 newly confirmed COVID-19 reported on Long Island as both Nassau and Suffolk Counties have now seen more than 70,000 confirmed cases of the virus. According to the latest data from the state Department of Health, There were 1,087 new cases in Suffolk, bringing the total to 75,454 since the pandemic began, while an additional 739 infections were reported in Nassau, as the total reached 71,214 as of Monday, Dec. 14. Overall infection rates of those tested on Long Island held steady at 4.3 percent in Nassau and climbed to 4.5 percent in Suffolk. The average rolling positivity …
COVID-19: Long Island Sees 1,800-Plus New Cases; Here's Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees 1,800-Plus New Cases; Here's Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 1,800-Plus New Cases; Here's Latest Breakdown By Community There were 1,834 newly confirmed COVID-19 reported on Long Island as both Nassau and Suffolk Counties continue to combat the second wave of the virus that's swept through the fall. According to the latest data from the state Department of Health, There were 1,075 new cases in Suffolk, bringing the total to 72,118 since the pandemic began, while an additional 759 infections were reported in Nassau, as the total reached 68,737 as of Friday, Dec. 11. Overall infection rates of those tested on Long Island held steady at 4.3 percent in Nassau and 4.4 percent in Suffolk. The infection rate on Lo…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees 1,680 New Cases; Here's Brand-New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees 1,680 New Cases; Here's Brand-New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 1,680 New Cases; Here's Brand-New Breakdown By Community There were 1,680 newly confirmed COVID-19 reported in both Suffolk and Nassau counties as Long Island continues to contend with the second wave of the virus. According to the latest data from the state Department of Health, There were 972 new cases in Suffolk, bringing the total to 69,996 since the pandemic began, while an additional 708 infections were reported in Nassau, as the total reached 67,203 as of Thursday, Dec. 10. The current seven-day average infection rate has now soared past 5 percent for the first time since the spring, hitting 5.7 percent this week. Overall infection rates …
COVID-19: 1,680 New Long Island Cases Confirmed; Here's Latest Rundown By County COVID-19: 1,680 New Long Island Cases Confirmed; Here's Latest Rundown By County
Covid-19: 1,680 New Long Island Cases Confirmed; Here's Latest Rundown By County There were 1,680 newly confirmed COVID-19 reported in both Suffolk and Nassau counties as Long Island continues to contend with the second wave of the virus. According to the state Department of Health, There were 972 new cases in Suffolk, bringing the total to 69,996 since the pandemic began, while an additional 708 infections were reported in Nassau, as the total reached 67,203 as of Wednesday, Dec. 9. The current seven-day average infection rate has now soared past 5 percent for the first time since the spring, hitting 5.7 percent on Wednesday. Overall infection rates of those tested on…
COVID-19: 1,000-Plus New Long Island Cases Confirmed; Here's Latest Rundown By County COVID-19: 1,000-Plus New Long Island Cases Confirmed; Here's Latest Rundown By County
Covid-19: 1,000-Plus New Long Island Cases Confirmed; Here's Latest Rundown By County More than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed on Long Island, according to the latest data from the state. According to the state Department of Health, There were 748 new cases in Suffolk, bringing the total to 67,860 since the pandemic began, while an additional 534 infections were reported in Nassau, as the total reached 65,632 as of Tuesday, Dec. 8. The current seven-day average infection rate has now climbed past 4.15 percent for the first time since the spring. Overall infection rates of those tested on Long Island rose in both Suffolk and Nassau from 4.2 to 4.3 percent since the …