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Zeta to bring wind and rain to Long Island
(East Farmngdale, NY)- Hurricane Zeta weakened into a Tropical Storm over central Alabama. The National Weather Service says brunt of Zeta is expected to track to the south of Long Island but we will still see some wind and rain today as it passes. WALK Meteorologist Pat Pagano, “winds could gust tonight up to 40…
Justice Department ramps up inquiry into NY care home deaths
NEW YORK (AP) — The Justice Department is vastly expanding an inquiry that could determine whether New York is undercounting coronavirus deaths among nursing home residents. The demand for data from hundreds of private facilities ratchets up pressure on Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo after months of criticism that the state’s official tally of 6,722 dead…
Photo released of vehicle wanted for questioning in Port Jefferson Station Greenway attack
(Yaphank NY)- Suffolk County Police have released a photograph of a vehicle that they believe a person of interest was driving, in connection to a recent attack of a woman, on the Port Jefferson Station Greenway. The vehicle is a dark-colored 2019-2020 Hyundai Elantra with a sunroof. Anyone with information is asked to call Suffolk…
Long Islanders continue to face long lines waiting to vote
(East Farmingdale, NY)- Long Islanders were back at polling sites in Nassau and Suffolk County on Tuesday and some voters were waiting in long lines. According to the Associated Press, New York State election officials said over 710,000 New Yorkers voted at in-person polling stations Saturday through Monday. Absentee ballots can still be requested in…
Massachussets and California added to NY Travel Advisory
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s governor is now urging residents to avoid nonessential travel to neighboring Massachusetts, as the state adds California to its COVID-19 advisory. Residents from states on New York’s quarantine list must self-quarantine for 14 days. Only seven states including New York have reported an average of fewer than 10 new…
MTA plans test frontline workers weekly
NEW YORK (AP) — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it’s embarking on a first-in-the-nation testing program to guard against a second wave of the new coronavirus among transit workers. MTA Chairman Patrick Foye said the goal will be to test 15% of frontline workers weekly. That would amount to roughly 6,000 bus and subway workers,…
Today is the deadline to apply online for an absentee ballot in New York State
(East Farmingdale, NY)- October 27, 2020 is the last day voters in New York State, can request an absentee ballot online, through email or by fax. You can request an absentee ballot here. Early in person voting in New York State, will continue through Sunday, November 1, 2020. In Suffolk County, a list of early…
Farmingville woman arrested after weekend a house party with 200-300 people
(Farmingville, NY)- A Long Island woman was arrested over the weekend after police responded to a large house party. Officials in Suffolk County say they received multiple 911 calls on Saturday, October 24, 2020 about about a large party at 6 Somers Court in Farmingville. Authorities say there were approximately 200-300 people at the party. …
Man wanted for questioning in connection with three Bayport/Blue Point restaurant burglaries
(Bayport, NY)- Suffolk County Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two men wanted for questioning in connection to three commercial burglaries that occurred in Bayport/Blue Point in October. Police say a person or people broke into and removed property from the following three restaurants during the early morning hours of Sunday,…
Silver Alert issued for a missing Coram woman
UPDATE: Police say the missing has been found and is unharmed. (Coram, NY)- Suffolk County Police have issued a Silver Alert for a missing Coram woman who is five months pregnant and may be suicidal. Gianna Lettieri was last seen on October 26 at 8:25 p.m. in the parking lot of her residence, located…
COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the increase in NY
(East Farmingdale, NY)- The number of people hospitalized with the coronavirus in New York State, has been increasing. On Monday New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said just over a thousand people in NY were currently hospitalized with COVID-19. The positivity rate for COVID-19 in New York State is three percent in every region. In New York…
Cops seek help to ID individual who allegedly stole from Old Navy in Lake Grove
(Lake Grove, NY)- Suffolk County Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s help to identify a man who stole property from a Lake Grove store this month. A man stole merchandise from Old Navy, located at 2089 Smith Haven Plaza, on October 22, at approximately 4 p.m. The stolen merchandise was valued at more than $600.00. Anyone…