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Shirley man injured after gunshots fired at Coram house
Suffolk Police say a Shirley man was injured Tuesday night after gunshots were fired into a Coram house. Police say on Tuesday, July 14,2020 around 8pm, several shots were fired at a house on Sequoia Drive. 28 year old Dondre Jackson of Shirley, suffered two gunshot wounds. Jackson is listed in serious but stable condition. …
Long Island roadway renamed to honor heroes
A Plainview road has been renamed in tribute to the front line workers of the Coronavirus Pandemic. On Tuesday, July 14, 2020, community members and local government officials gathered to rename a section of Old Country Rd. Old Country Road between Kalda Lane and Central Park Rd in Plainview, is now “Heroes Way”.
Travelers to NY could face 2k fine
At New York airports starting, Tuesday July 14, 2020, travelers from states with high corona-virus infection rates, will need to fill out a form or face a fine. Governor Como announced on Monday, that travelers could face a $2,000 fine for failing to fill out a form that state officials will use to track travelers…
NY announced formula to reopen schools
On Monday, July 13, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a formula to safely reopen schools. Cuomo said that schools can reopen if the region is in Phase 4 and if the region’s daily infection rate remains at or below 5 percent using a 14-day average. Schools will close if the regional infection rate…
Suffolk Cop fired gun at pit bulls
A Suffolk County Police officer fired his gun at pit bulls in North Babylon on Monday night. Police say they responded to a 9-1-1 call of multiple pit bulls biting people on July 13, 2020. Authorities say three pit bulls had escaped from a yard on Woods Road and had bitten four local residents. Officials…
Free coronavirus antibody testing this week!
Northwell Health is offering free antibody testing for Covid19 at six locations throughout Suffolk and Queens this week. The health system has collaborated with Governor Andrew Cuomo, the New York State Department of Health and local pastors to provide testing to under-served communities through faith-based organizations at over 55 locations since mid-May. More than 40,000…
Lindenhurst man injured in early morning crash
A 51 year old Lindenhurst man suffered serious injuries in an early morning crash. Police say on July 12,2020 just before 2am, Richard McDermott was driving a 2017 Ford F150 westbound on Daniel Street when he lost control and struck a tree. McDermott, 51, of 951 North Hamilton Ave., Lindenhurst, was transported to Good Samaritan…
Kitten rescued from storm drain in Suffolk
A kitten was rescued from a storm drain in Terryville. Suffolk County Police say Friday night, July 10, 2020, they responded to 39 Claymer Street at approximately 6 p.m. after a 911 caller reported a kitten had fallen into a storm drain. The officers notified the Emergency Service Section. Emergency Service Section Officer Michael Viruet…
Shots fired at Suffolk County party
Suffolk Police say a 21 year old man was shot early Sunday morning at a party in Middle Island. Officials say on July 12, 2020 around 3am, they responded to a call of a man shot, inside the strip mall at 200 Middle Country Road. The victim, Domain Martin, was transported to John T. Mather…
LIE closed for hours due to truck crash
*updated at 9:30am* An accident involving a fuel spill closed down the Long Island Expressway, Monday morning for hours. Suffolk Police say the accident occurred just before 7am on July 13, 2020. All westbound Expressway traffic was diverted to the Service Road. Unknown if any injuries were sustained from the collision. The roadway was reopened…
Police search for suspect who stole from Huntington Station restaurant
Suffolk Police have released a surveillance photograph of a man they say took money from a Huntington Station restaurant. Officials say on July 7,2020 a man reached through the drive through window at Burger King at 837 New York Avenue and stole cash from the register. Police have released a picture of the suspect and…
Three Long Island malls reopen Friday
For the first time in months, three Long Island malls, opened their doors to shoppers on Friday. The Smithaven Mall in Lake Grove, Walt Whitman Shops in Huntington Station and Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City, welcomed guests, under new guidelines from New York State. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, announced earlier this week that…