COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Cases, Positive-Test Rate; Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Cases, Positive-Test Rate; Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Cases, Positive-Test Rate; Breakdown By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues to rise as New York contends with new sub-variants of the virus that have caused a spike in cases in some parts of the state. On Long Island, the average seven-day average positive percentage of those tested in Nassau and Suffolk has risen from 4.78 percent on Monday, April 11 to 4.95 percent the following day, and up to 5.21 percent on Wednesday, April 13.  Statewide, during that same span, the average positivity rate rose from 4.13 percent to 4.57 percent as the new sub-variants threaten to spread to other parts of New Yor…
Three Nabbed On Long Island With Loaded Firearm During Traffic Stop Three Nabbed On Long Island With Loaded Firearm During Traffic Stop
Three Nabbed On Long Island With Loaded Firearm During Traffic Stop Three people were charged on Long Island for alleged criminal possession of a weapon following a traffic stop. The arrests took place in Baldwin around 10:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, on Cheshire Drive. According to Nassau County Police detectives, officers spotted a 2007 Nissan Altima with a defective headlamp on Cheshire Drive, and conducted a traffic stop. During the stop, a loaded semi-automatic pistol was located inside the vehicle. Numerous credit cards, debit cards, and scanning devices were also recovered from inside, Nassau County Police said.  The driver, Jacob Nolen, age …
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Spike In Cases As Infection Rate Nears 5 Percent COVID-19: Long Island Sees Spike In Cases As Infection Rate Nears 5 Percent
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Spike In Cases As Infection Rate Nears 5 Percent The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island rose a full percentage point over the weekend as New York contends with the latest rise of new cases of the virus. The average seven-day average percentage of positive tests reported on Long Island rose from 3.57 percent on Friday, April 8, to 4.35 percent the following day and up to 4.62 percent on Sunday, April 10. Statewide, the infection rate also continues to rise, from 3.73 percent to 4.17 percent over the same time span. Thirteen new virus-related deaths were reported in New York on Monday, April 11, according to the Department of …
Baldwin Man Busted With Heroin, Cocaine, 'Billy Club' After Warrant Search, Police Say Baldwin Man Busted With Heroin, Cocaine, 'Billy Club' After Warrant Search, Police Say
Baldwin Man Busted With Heroin, Cocaine, 'Billy Club' After Warrant Search, Police Say A Long Island man is facing charges after police said a search warrant uncovered drugs and drug paraphernalia. Cristopher Shaw, age 43, of Baldwin, was arrested at 1:45 p.m. on Friday, April 8, in Baldwin, according to the Nassau County Police Department. NCPD said a search warrant conducted in the 2000 block of Grand Boulevard led investigators to recover the following: Heroin Cocaine Liquid morphine A "billy club" baton Large quantities of assorted pills United States currency Drug paraphernalia Police said Shaw was arrested at the scene without incident, and he was charged with: Five…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Infection Rate, Cases; Latest Data By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Infection Rate, Cases; Latest Data By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Infection Rate, Cases; Latest Data By Community With Passover and Easter on the horizon, Long Island continues to see a rise in new COVID-19 cases as the region and state both saw the infection rate climb near 3.50 percent after plateauing earlier in 2022. The average seven-day COVID-19 positive infection rate on Long Island rose nearly .20 points, up to 3.49 percent of those tested on Wednesday, April 6, topping the statewide average of 3.39 percent. Ten new virus-related deaths were reported in New York, according to the Department of Health, though the death toll in Nassau remained at 3,824 since the beginning of the pandemic and the …
COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Infection Rate, Number Of Cases; Latest Breakdown COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Infection Rate, Number Of Cases; Latest Breakdown
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Infection Rate, Number Of Cases; Latest Breakdown With the holidays approaching, Long Island continues to see a rise in new COVID-19 infections as the region and state both saw the infection rate climb over 3.20 percent after plateauing earlier in 2022. The average seven-day COVID-19 positive infection rate on Long Island rose nearly .20 points, up to 3.31 percent of those tested on Tuesday, April 5, though it remains one of the lowest rates of New York's 10 regions. Statewide, the positivity rate is also on the rise, up to 3.22 percent on April 5 after hovering below 2 percent for several weeks, according to the most recent update from th…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate: Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate: Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate: Latest Breakdown By Community Long Island continues to see a rise in new COVID-19 infections as the region and state both saw the infection rate climb over 3 percent. In the past week, the average seven-day COVID-19 positive infection rate on Long Island rose from 2.54 percent on Monday, March 28 to 3.13 percent of those tested on Monday, April 4, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health. Statewide, the positivity rate is also surging, up from 2.43 percent to 3.05 percent during the same time frame. Ten new virus-related deaths were reported in New York, according to the Department of Health, …
Baldwin Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Indian Restaurant Baldwin Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Indian Restaurant
Baldwin Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Indian Restaurant After taking a page out of his mother's cookbook, a popular restaurant has been named as the "Best Indian Food On Long Island," according to a newly released poll, supplanting a longtime favorite. Each year, the Bethpage Best of LI polls Long Islanders to lay down a roadmap “to the best, top-notch businesses and services throughout both Nassau and Suffolk counties.” Organizers of the contest have been counting votes since it began, with the winners ultimately chosen by the Long Islanders who rely on those businesses each and every day. Related story - Related story - This Suffolk County …
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Increases In Cases, Infection Rate; Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees Increases In Cases, Infection Rate; Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Increases In Cases, Infection Rate; Latest Breakdown By Community Long Island continues to see a rise in new COVID-19 infections as the region and state continue to see the positive infection rate climbing after plateauing following the winter surge of the virus. In the past week, the average seven-day average COVID-19 positive infection rate on Long Island rose from 1.91 percent on Monday, March 21 to 2.54 of those tested on Monday, March 28, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health. The rise marks the seventh-straight day that Long Island has seen its infection rate climbing. Statewide, the positivity rate is also surging, up …
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Increases In Cases, Infection Rate; Here's Latest Data By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees Increases In Cases, Infection Rate; Here's Latest Data By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Increases In Cases, Infection Rate; Here's Latest Data By Community The positive infection rate on Long Island and in New York are both back above 2 percent as the region contends with a rise in new cases and virus-related fatalities.  In the past week, the average seven-day average COVID-19 positive infection rate on Long Island rose from 1.91 percent on Monday, March 21 to 1.99 percent the following day and up to 2.08 percent of those tested on Wednesday, March 23. Statewide, the positivity rate is also surging, up from 1.78 percent to 2.02 percent during the same time frame. Just five new virus-related deaths were reported in New York, ac…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Cases, Infection Rate; Latest Data By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Cases, Infection Rate; Latest Data By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Cases, Infection Rate; Latest Data By Community New York continues to see a rise in new COVID-19 infections across the state, including on Long Island, which is approaching a 2 percent positive infection rate. The average seven-day average COVID-19 positive infection rate on Long Island has been on the rise after bottoming out earlier this month, ballooning to 1.99 percent of those tested as of Tuesday, March 22, up from below 1.50 percent earlier in March. Related story - COVID-19: US Infections Expected To Rise As Subvariant Cases Triple Every Two Weeks Statewide, the positivity rate is also surging, up to 1.94 percent on March 22. I…
COVID-19: Long Island Seeing Steady Increases In Cases, Positive-Test Rate; Here's New Data COVID-19: Long Island Seeing Steady Increases In Cases, Positive-Test Rate; Here's New Data
Covid-19: Long Island Seeing Steady Increases In Cases, Positive-Test Rate; Here's New Data New York continues to tout improved COVID-19 numbers, though the data has been slowly getting worse on Long Island. For the third straight day, the average seven-day average COVID-19 positive infection rate on Long Island has slipped, up to 1.95 percent of those tested on Sunday, March 20, up from below 1.90 percent throughout the rest of the week. Related story - COVID-19: US Infections Expected To Rise As Subvariant Cases Triple Every Two Weeks Statewide, the positivity rate is also on the rise, up to 1.92 percent on March 20, up from below 1.50 percent earlier in the month. In mid…