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State moves fast to contain COVID-19 “hot spots”
New York state is moving quickly to stop the spread of the coronavirus, announcing restrictions to be enforced in the hot spot zip codes and the surrounding communities for at least 14 days. Currently none of the hot spots are Long Island, but there are three communities in Nassau County; Inwood, Lawrence and Cedarhurst, that…
Dr. Deborah Brix visits Stony Brook University
Dr. Deborah Brix, was at Stony Brook University on Wednesday, to speak with students, staff and faculty about the Coronavirus. According to Newsday, Dr. Brix told the audience that the coronavirus is a “catastrophic infection” and added that for some people it can be “worse than the flu”. Brix, also encouraged those in attendance to…
Yanks hand another win to Rays
At game 3 of the ALDS on October 7, 2020, the Yankees handed another win to the Tampa Bay Rays, final score 8-4 Tampa Bay now leads the series 2-1. Photo credit: (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
NY Gov announces plan to battle rising COVID-19 numbers in hot spots
New York State will be taking actions to deal with rising numbers of positive coronavirus cases. Governor Andrew Cuomo, on Tuesday, announced the Cluster Action Initiative, a targeted response to COVID-19 hot spots and the immediate areas surrounding them. The 3 tiered system, color coded in red, orange and yellow, has varying degrees of restrictions…
Body found in wooded area near Uniondale High School
Nassau County Police on Tuesday gave details about a body found, in a wooded area near Uniondale High School. The body was located off Hempstead blvd near Sterling Street. Police believe MS-13 are responsible for the death. Officials say the investigation is ongoing. Photo credit: Nassau County Police Department Public Information Office
Eddie Van Halen loses battle with cancer at age 65
Guitarist and rock and roll legend, Eddie Van Halen, died on Tuesday after battling cancer. Eddie was 65. Photo Credit: (Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File) Van Halen perform on Aug. 13, 2015, in Wantagh, NY.
Cops: 2 people found dead at Bellport home after man fleeing police commits suicide in East Patchogue
Suffolk County Police say Homicide Squad detectives are investigating two bodies that were discovered in a Bellport home as police were attempting to contact next of kin about a man who committed suicide in East Patchogue this morning. Police say they initiated a traffic stop with a 2003 Honda Civic at the intersection of Route…
President Trump returned to The White House
President Donald Trump left Walter Reed Medical Center Monday evening and returned to The White House. On Monday, the Presidents doctors said at a press conference, that the President, is still contagious and would not be out of the woods for another week. Photo credit: (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Northwell Health to sponsor NY Islanders and UBS Arena
Northwell Health, announced on Tuesday, a 10-year founding sponsorship deal with the New York Islanders and UBS Arena. The UBS Arena is scheduled to open for the 2021-22 NHL season at Belmont Park. As part of the agreement, Northwell Health, UBS Arena and the New York Islanders will co-develop community-based wellness programming. Photo credit: Jim…
Police: 2 men arrested on weapons charges with baby in vehicle
Nassau County Police arrested two men in Massapequa on Sunday night. Officials say on October 4, 2020, Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team, observed a black Acura traveling southbound on Dover Street at a high rate of speed and failing to maintain a lane. Authorities say officers activated their emergency lights and pulled the vehicle over…
Officials say COVID-19 cases rising in Orthodox Jewish communities
NEW YORK (AP) — There is a new surge of COVID-19 in New York City’s Orthodox Jewish communities. As a result, many residents are reviving health measures they abandoned over the summer, such as social distancing and wearing masks. For many, there’s also a return of anger. They feel the city is singling them out…
Police say driver fled from serious overnight crash in Islandia
Suffolk County Police detectives are investigating a two-vehicle crash that seriously injured two people at the intersection of Express Drive North and Old Nichols Road in Islandia early Tuesday morning. Authorities say Shawn Kalinyak was driving a 2006 Cadillac sedan northbound on Old Nichols Road when the vehicle was struck by a 1993 Ford Econoline van…