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MTA workers demanding better safety measures
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Unions representing New York transit workers are demanding better safety measures and more access to protective gear as more businesses and schools re-open their doors. MTA Chairman Patrick Foye told lawmakers at a Tuesday legislative hearing that subway ridership remains three-quarters below pre-pandemic levels. It’s an unprecedented drop for a mass…
A Bay Shore teenager was injured during Central Islip drive by shooting
Authorities say a Bay Shore teenager was injured Tuesday night in a Central Islip drive by shooting. According to officials, on August 24, 2020, 17 year old Jaheim Anthony of Bay Shore was standing in front of 10 East Suffolk Avenue, when he was struck in the leg by one of several gunshots fired from…
A Greenlawn woman was injured after gunshots were fired outside her home
A Greenlawn woman was rushed to the hospital early Wednesday morning after police say, that she took a bullet in the hip. Authorities say gunshots were fired on Stuyvesant Street near Broadway just after midnight on August, 25, 2020, and at least one bullet entered the victims home. The 28 year old female victim was…
East Patchogue man facing charges after an alleged lewd act at an East Northport park
On Tuesday morning, an East Patchogue man was arrested outside of an East Northport park after police say he allegedly exposed himself and committed a lewd act in front of a woman who was taking a walk on a trail at Caravan park. Authorities say they received a 9-1-1 call from the woman just after…
NY to start Covid-19 testing at JFK and LGA airports
NY Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday that the Port Authority of NY and NJ and NYC Health and Hospitals will be setting up COVID-19 testing sites at JFK and LaGuardia Airports to limit the spread of the coronavirus from visitors arriving out of state. Its still unclear how this will be implemented. (Photo:…
Melville fire damages multiple vehicles
Suffolk Arson detectives are investigating a fire that damaged several cars in Melville on Monday. Officials say on August 24, 2020 at approximately 2:45 p.m. a vehicle that was being stored in an accessory parking lot behind the Hilton Long Island Huntington, located at 598 Broadhollow Road, caught fire. Officials say the vehicle fire spread…
Pedestrian seriously injured in early morning hit-and-run crash on Sunrise Highway
A pedestrian was seriously injured Tuesday morning in a hit-and-run crash on Sunrise Highway in North Amityville. Suffolk Police say they reported to a 9-1-1 call of an injured pedestrian on westbound Sunrise Highway just west of Bayview Aveue at 1:34 a.m. When officers arrived on the scene, they found an injured man lying in the…
Lower-risk youth sports can resume September 21st on Long Island
On Monday, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that lower-risk, school-sponsored sports in all regions may begin to practice and play beginning September 21st. Lower-risk sports include; tennis, soccer, cross country, field hockey and swimming. Travel for practice or play will be prohibited outside of the school’s region or contiguous regions or counties until…
NY Governor proposes new laws to hold utility companies accountable for outages
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Monday announced that he would propose new legislation to hold utilities accountable for outages. The new legislation would increase the current legal limits on penalties and create a streamlined process to revoke a utilities companies operating certificate. Governor Cuomo said, “The response by the utility companies to Isaias was…
NYC to utilize parks and streets for outdoor classrooms
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says the city will work to make outdoor instruction space available in parks and on closed-off streets in an effort to prevent new coronavirus infections when school starts next month. He said Monday that principals of the city’s 1,700-plus public schools would be asked…
Long Island gyms set to reopen on Monday
After months of zoom classes and socially distanced outdoor workouts, on Monday, Long Islander’s will be able to head back inside the gym, for a workout. Gyms and fitness centers on Long Island will need to adhere to strict guidelines from New York State in order to maintain operations. Capacity will be reduced to 33…
East Meadow man arrested on charges including Public Lewdness
An East Meadow man was arrested over the weekend after cops say that he exposed himself to two teenage girls. Nassau Police say on Saturday, August 22, 2020 they responded to a 9-1-1 call at 101 Carmen Avenue in East Meadow about a man who was exposing himself and touching himself in front of two…