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Coronavirus positivity rates continue to rise in New York
(East Farmingdale, NY)- Health officials warn that the coronavirus is likely to worsen over the coming weeks. Infectious disease specialist, Dr. Anthony Fauci, told ABC’s “This Week” that, “in the next few weeks, we may see surge upon a surge”. On Sunday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the statewide positivity rate had jumped…
Moderna seeks emergency approval for COVID vaccine
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Moderna says new results show its COVID-19 vaccine works well, and it will seek emergency regulatory OK in U.S., Europe. Photo: (AP Photo/Hans Pennink, File)
NYC to reopen some schools
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City will reopen its school system to in-person learning and increase the number of days a week many children attend class even as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies in the city. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Sunday that some elementary schools and pre-kindergarten programs will resume classes Dec. 7. Others…
2 injured in Islip Terrace apartment fire
(Islip Terrace, NY)- Suffolk County Police responded to a house fire at 39 Carleton Ave. in Islip Terrace on Saturday, November 27th at 12:34 a.m. All 17 residents from eight apartments safely evacuated the home. Two adult females were transported to Southside Hospital in Bay Shore for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Carleton Avenue was closed…
Suffolk Cop injured in Brentwood crash
(Brentwood, NY)- A Suffolk County Cop was injured in a Brentwood crash on Black Friday. Officials say on Friday, November 27 at approximately 7:15 p.m, officers responded to a four-vehicle crash on the corner of Suffolk Avenue and Brentwood Road in Brenwood. One of the vehicles was a police car. The officer was transported to…
Dirt bike rider injured in weekend crash on Montauk Highway
(Brookhaven, NY) A 20-year-old on a dirt bike was seriously injured over the weekend in Brookhaven. Suffolk Police say a Toyota was traveling westbound on Montauk Highway in Brookhaven when the driver attempted to make a left turn into the parking lot of 7-Eleven at approximately 6:45 p.m. on November 27th. The vehicle struck an…
Police say a Bay Shore man killed his mom 2 days before Thanksgiving
(Bay Shore, NY)- Just two days before Thanksgiving, Suffolk County Police arrested a Bay Shore man, for allegedly killing his mother. Authorities say Third Precinct officers responded to a 911 call at 433 East Main Street after a man called and stated that he had killed his mother. Police say the call came in around…
Suffolk County SPCA offer Thanksgiving tips for your pets
(East Farmingdale, NY)- The Suffolk County SPCA offer the following tips to help keep your pets safe this Thanksgiving. Avoid feeding your pet table scraps–as this may cause at a minimum weight gain, and we all want to avoid that this season. Keep turkey bones away from your pets. These dangerous treats can cause obstructions, choking and damage…
Mail your letters to Santa program returns to Nassau County
(East Farmingdale, NY)- There are multiple ways to get your letter to Santa this year. On Tuesday, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced that the children of Nassau County will once again be able to send their holiday lists directly to Santa through special mailboxes at various county parks and even via email as part…
55-year sentence affirmed for 15-year-old MS-13 gang killer
NEW YORK (AP) — An appeals court has affirmed a 55-year prison term for a MS-13 gang member who led the slaughter of four young men in a Long Island park when he was 15. But the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals also expressed disappointment Tuesday that parole was not still available for federal…
Cuomo pleads with New Yorkers to skip in person gatherings on Thanksgiving
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The state’s governor and New York City’s mayor made one more plea Tuesday to urge people to abandon plans for in-person Thanksgiving festivities. Gov. Andrew Cuomo donned a turkey-themed face mask at a press conference in Long Island, where he disclosed he will no longer be celebrating Thanksgiving with his 89-year-old…
2 NYPD officers from LI hurt on the job
NEW YORK (AP) — Two New York City police officers shot and killed an off-duty college security officer after he opened fire and wounded them as they responded to a domestic violence call at his home. Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said 41-year-old Rondell Goppy walked into his Queens home and started shooting around 12:45 p.m.,…