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Cuomo to allow larger receptions starting in March
NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York City restaurants will be able to reopen for indoor dining at one-quarter capacity by Valentine’s Day and big weddings can return statewide in March if infection rates continue to drop. Cuomo said the indoor dining ban at city restaurants that went into effect Dec. 14…
Woman dies in West Islip crash
(West Islip, NY) A Long Island woman died in a car crash, Thursday night in West Islip. Police say 27-year-old Nicole Valerius, was driving westbound on Sunrise Highway Service Road, just east of Deer Park Avenue, when she lost control of her vehicle, a 2004 Acura MDX, crashed and flipped over. Valerius was transported to…
J&J says its vaccine is 66% effective against COVID-19
UNDATED (AP) — Johnson & Johnson says its vaccine appears to protect against COVID-19 with just one shot. It’s not as strong as some two-shot rivals but still potentially helpful for a world in dire need of more doses. Results released Friday show the single-shot vaccine was 66% effective overall at preventing moderate to severe…
Body washed up in Port Jefferson Harbor
(Port Jefferson, NY) Suffolk County Police say a body washed up on shore in Port Jefferson Harbor on Thursday. Officials say the body was discovered near Danfords Hotel and Marina at approximately 3pm. Detectives say the body is of a man, in his 40’s and is not believed to be criminal in nature. An…
Cuomo confirms state under-reported COVID nursing home deaths
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration confirmed Thursday that thousands more nursing home residents died of COVID-19 than the state’s official tallies had previously acknowledged. The surprise development, after months of the state refusing to divulge the true numbers, showed at least 12,743 long-term care residents died of the virus, far…
NYPD officer from Holbrook arrested on child porn charges
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City police officer was arrested Thursday on a child pornography charge. Officer Carmine Simpson is accused of using social media to chat with dozens of minors. Federal prosecutors say he sent them sexually explicit messages, persuaded some to send him nude pictures, asked for phone sex and sometimes…
Nassau gives green light to “high-risk” High School sports
(East Farmingdale, NY) Nassau County officials announced on Wednesday that “high risk” High School sports, can resume. Starting Monday, “high risk” High School sports like wrestling, cheerleading and football can begin practice. Spectators will be allowed. COVID testing will not be mandatory. FILE- In this Nov. 24, 2012 file photo, Hornell’s Luke Morgan is wrapped…
Police investigate stabbing
(North Amityville, NY) Police in Suffolk County are trying to figure out who stabbed a North Amityville man. Officials say on Wedensday night, they received a 911 call from a 31-year-old-man who reported that he had been stabbed in the chest. Police say the man was transported from Bayview Avenue to a local hospital. The…
Suffolk Police monitoring intelligence following National Terrorism Bulletin
(Yaphank, NY)- In response to the Department of Homeland Security’s national terrorism bulletin that was issued on Wednesday, Suffolk County Police released the following statement, “While there is currently no credible threat to Suffolk County, the department continues to communicate with our federal partners. Earlier this month, the department participated in a Zoom meeting with…
Homeland Security issues warning
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Homeland Security Department has issued a national terrorism bulletin warning of the lingering potential for violence from people motivated by anti-government sentiment after President Joe Biden’s election. The bulletin suggests the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol may embolden extremists and set the stage for additional attacks. The department isn’t citing…
LI Man charged in Capitol riot
(East Farmingdale, NY) Another Long Islander has been arrested for his alleged role in the riot at the US Capitol on January 6th. According to the Associated Press, Federal Authorities charged 27-year-old Christopher Ortiz, of Huntington, with knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building without lawful authority and disorderly conduct on capitol grounds. Newsday…
Apple urges customers to update software after hacker attack
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — People who own an Apple iPhone or iPad often see reminders to update their devices. But this time, the tech company is urging its customers to install the latest update without delay. Apple says the latest update plugs security flaws that might have been “actively exploited” by hackers. The software updates…