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Cops: Officer kicked in groin at Suffolk Protest

Cops: Officer kicked in groin at Suffolk Protest

Suffolk Police say an officer was kicked in the groin on Sunday at a protest at Babylon Town Hall.  Authorities say they were at the scene of two protests outside of Babylon Town Hall, located at 200 Sunrise Highway, on July 19, 2020, a pro-police rally and a Black Lives Matter rally that was also…

Cops release photo of missing Long Island teenager

Cops release photo of missing Long Island teenager

Authorities are asking for help in locating a 15 year old girl.  The Nassau County Missing Persons Squad say that Constance Martinez, was last seen leaving her Cambridge Street residence in Valley Stream on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.  Constance is described as a female black, 5’4” tall, 160 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She…

Cops seized weapons, explosives and drugs

Cops seized weapons, explosives and drugs

    Officials say they seized weapons, explosives and drugs from a home in Farmingdale on Wednesday.  Nassau Police say they responded to a well-being check of a resident at 228 Staples street on July 15, 2020 at 7am.  Police say they were given permission to enter the home and once inside, the observed various…

New rules for restaurants and bars

New rules for restaurants and bars

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday, July 16, 2020 announced new rules for all bars and restaurants statewide.  Starting Friday, July 17,2020 all restaurants and bars, can only serve alcohol to seated patrons.  Officials say service must be provided at the table, not at the bar, to patrons who are socially distanced by six…

West Nile Virus found in Suffolk County mosquito sample

West Nile Virus found in Suffolk County mosquito sample

The West Nile Virus was found in a Suffolk County mosquito sample.  Suffolk County Department of Health announced Thursday, that a sample collected in Bay Shore on July 9, 2020 tested positive for the virus.  Officials say this is the first mosquito sample to test positive for West Nile virus in Suffolk County this year.…

Deadline extended to sign up for health insurance

Deadline extended to sign up for health insurance

New Yorkers now have more time to apply for health insurance.  On Wednesday, July 15, 2020, NY Governor Cuomo announced that the deadline to apply for health insurance on the NY State of Health website, has been extended through August, 15, 2020.  New Yorkers without health insurance can apply for coverage through the NY State of Health Health…

Some Long Islanders can get help paying rent

Some Long Islanders can get help paying rent

Starting July 16, 2020, renters impacted by the coronavirus pandemic can apply to a new COVID Rental Assistance Program. The COVID Rent Relief Program will provide eligible households with a one-time rental subsidy that will be sent directly to the household’s landlord. Applicants will not need to repay this assistance.  The rental assistance payment will…

Pet alligator surrendered to Suffolk SPCA

Pet alligator surrendered to Suffolk SPCA

A 2 foot American Alligator was turned over to the Suffolk County SPCA and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.  Chief Roy Gross of the Suffolk County SPCA said the alligator was given to the SPCA because the owner, who had purchased the alligator out of state, did not have a…

Do you know this man?

Do you know this man?

Suffolk County Police have released a photograph of a man they say is responsible for a hit and run crash in Commack.  Police say this man was operating an older blue Dodge Durango when he struck a parked 2019 white Nissan in the Home Depot parking lot, located at 5025 Jericho Turnpike in Commack.  Police…

Two arrested in early morning Dunkin Donuts knife point robbery

Two arrested in early morning Dunkin Donuts knife point robbery

  Cops arrested two people in connection with an early morning knife point robbery at a Long Island Dunkin Donuts.  Nassau Police say on Saturday, March 21,2020 at 6:20am, a man entered the Dunkin Donuts located at 840 Carman Ave in Westbury and demanded money.  Police say the suspect displayed a large knife.  After the…

Coronavirus numbers on the rise in Suffolk County

Coronavirus numbers on the rise in Suffolk County

The Suffolk County Department of Health on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 reported that the number of people who tested positive for COVID-19, had topped 2%.  Health department officials say 102 new cases, were confirmed within the last 24 hours.  Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone on Twitter said, “Now is not the time to get complacent. Be…

More states added to NY Travel Advisory

More states added to NY Travel Advisory

On Tuesday, July 14, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo added four more states, to the list of travelers that will need to quarantine for 14 days upon arriving in New York.  The newly added states are Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio and Wisconsin. Delaware has been removed from the State’s travel advisory.   Individuals traveling…