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Strong storms prompt Tornado Warnings
(East Farmingdale, NY)- On Sunday night, strong winds and rain moved across Long Island. Around 9:30 p. m., the National Weather Service issued Tornado Warning for Suffolk County for a possible tornado near Ronkonkoma. Some Suffolk County residents sought shelter in basements until the storm passed. PSEG LI reported approximately 10,000 customers were without power…
Police search for vehicle involved in hit and run crash
(Huntington Station, NY)- Suffolk County Police are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the driver of a car who left the scene of a Huntington Station crash with injuries in October. A grey Nissan Maxima was traveling southbound on 8 th Avenue at approximately 7:15 p.m. on October 21 when it collided with…
4 alarm house fire in Huntington Station
(Huntington Station, NY)- Suffolk County Police responded to a house fire on Armell Street in Huntington Station at approximately 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 14. A man in the house suffered smoke inhalation and his wife suffered minor burns. Melville, Huntington, Huntington Manor and Greenlawn Fire Departments responded and extinguished the fire. Arson Section detectives…
Lawmakers push for COVID relief bill
(East Farmingdale, NY)- New York lawmakers gathered Sunday, urging congress to pass a new covid stimulus relief package. Senator Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, called for more aid for new York and urged Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, to act quickly. President Donald Trump also tweeted Saturday encouraging Congress to act now and pass…
Court tosses conviction in Long Island woman’s 2013 death
HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (AP) — An appeals court has thrown out a Long Island man’s murder conviction, saying that DNA alone isn’t enough evidence to tie him to the 2013 death of woman whose body was found in a nature preserve. The state Supreme Court’s appellate division ruled Thursday in Fernando Romualdo’s case. He was convicted…
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree goes up; lighting Dec. 2
NEW YORK (AP) — A 75-foot Norway spruce has arrived at New York City’s Rockefeller Center to serve as one of the world’s most famous Christmas trees. The tree was trucked in Saturday morning and lifted into place by a crane. The tree will be decorated over the coming weeks. It was donated by Al…
Suspect arrested in attack on actor Rick Moranis
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York man has been arrested in connection with an unprovoked assault against Rick Moranis last month. New York City police said 35-year-old Marquis Ventura was arrested Saturday afternoon. The 67-year-old Moranis is known for his roles in movies such as “Ghostbusters,” “Spaceballs” and “Honey I Shrunk the Kids.” He…
Moderna says new COVID vaccine is 94.5% effective
(East Farmingdale, NY)- More promising news this morning in the race to find a vaccine for COVID-19, biotechnology company, Moderna announced that its COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5% effective. According to the Associated Press, Dr. Anthony Fauci said these results are, “really quite impressive.” Photo: (AP Photo/Hans Pennink, File)
LI COVID rates remain above 3%
(East Farmingdale, NY)- Thursday, for the fourth straight day in a row the COVID-19 positivity rate was above 3%. State data shows on Wednesday, almost 650 people on Long Island tested positive for COVID. Statewide the COVID positivity rate was at 2.95%. Governor Cuomo said that New Yorkers need to “stay smart” through the holidays…
Drivers faced detours after Rt 109 closure
(East Farmingdale, NY)- Route 109 was closed for hours Friday morning in between East Farmingdale and Lindenhurst, after a dump truck with an excavator, crashed into a utility pole. Police say the accident which cracked the utility pole happened at 5:41 a. m.. The eastbound and westbound travel lanes of Route 109 were closed for…
What you need to know about New York’s new COVID restrictions that start today
(East Farmingdale, NY)- Starting Friday, November 13th, new COVID-19 restrictions go into effect for New York State. Under the new guidelines, gyms along with any establishment with a liquor license, such as bars, restaurants, bowling alleys and catering halls, will be required to close between 10 p. m. to 5 a. m. Restaurants can still…
New York State Thruway tolls going cashless this weekend
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The New York State Thruway is going completely cashless this weekend. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday that the highway’s 450-mile, ticketed toll system will be converted to electronic collection during the overnight hours Friday into Saturday. The switch will happen simultaneously at 58 tolling locations, he said. The rest of the…