COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Jumps Up Again; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Jumps Up Again; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Infection Rate Jumps Up Again; New Breakdown By Community Alarm bells are sounding on Long Island as the number of new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations continue to spike as New York fends off more transmissible variants of the virus. According to the Department of Health, the average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues to rise, from 2.92 percent as recently as Saturday, July 31, spiking to 3.35 percent of those tested on Tuesday, Aug. 3.  The infection rate is the second-highest of the state's 10 regions. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.46 percent to 2.70 percent in that same time …
COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Increases Again; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Increases Again; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Increases Again; New Breakdown By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island has soared above 3 percent as New York - and the rest of the country - continues contending with the Delta variant of the virus. According to the Department of Health, the average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues to rise, from 2.92 percent on Saturday, July 31 to 3.03 percent the following day, and up to 3.24 percent on Monday, Aug. 2. The infection rate is the third-highest of the state's 10 regions. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.46 percent to 2.65 percent in that same time frame.…
COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Increases Again; New Breakdown By County, Community COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Increases Again; New Breakdown By County, Community
Covid-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Increases Again; New Breakdown By County, Community Two new COVID-19-related deaths were reported on Long Island as the region's positive infection rate approaches 2.50 percent and the statewide average topped 2 percent for the first time in months. According to the Department of Health, the average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island reached 2.42 percent on Tuesday, July 27 after hitting the 2 percent threshold last week. It had been below 1 percent for most of the spring and early summer. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 1.97 percent on Monday, July 26 to 2.04 percent on July 27. The new virus-relat…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Spike In Cases; Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Spike In Cases; Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Spike In Cases; Latest Breakdown By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues to surge as New York - and the rest of the country - battles the now-dominant Delta strain of the virus.   According to the Department of Health, the seven-day average positive-testing rate for those tested on Long Island rose for the 10th straight day, up to 2.36 percent on Monday, July 26, up from 2.08 percent on Friday, July 23. In the past week, the infection rate has risen more than .60 percent after COVID-19 numbers were below 1 percent for weeks for most of the spring and early summer. There was one new virus-re…
Investigation Continues After 56-Year-Old Killed In Long Island Crash, Police Report Investigation Continues After 56-Year-Old Killed In Long Island Crash, Police Report
Investigation Continues After 56-Year-Old Killed In Long Island Crash, Police Report Police are continuing investigating after a 56-year-old man died in a crash on Long Island. The Nassau County Police Department reported that the crash happened in Bethpage at 11:50 p.m. on Friday, July 23. Police said Angelo Leto, of Bellmore, was riding his 2008 Harley Davidson south on the Seaford/Oyster Bay Expressway near the Hempstead Turnpike when he struck a yellow barrier barrel in the lane. Police said Leto lost control of the motorcycle and hit another barrier barrel and a barrier truck. Leto was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased, police said. NCPD said …
COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Sees New Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Sees New Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Sees New Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community The Delta variant continues to run wild throughout New York as the COVID-19 positive infection rate on Long Island continued to rise over the weekend, above 2 percent for the first time in months. According to the Department of Health, the seven-day average positive-testing rate for those tested on Long Island rose from 2.08 percent on Friday, July 23 to 2.23 percent the following day, up to 2.27 percent on Sunday, July 25.  In the past week, the infection rate has risen more than .50 percent after COVID-19 numbers were below 1 percent for weeks over the spring and early summer. There…
Man Killed After Crashing Into Barrier Truck On Long Island Roadway Man Killed After Crashing Into Barrier Truck On Long Island Roadway
Man Killed After Crashing Into Barrier Truck On Long Island Roadway An investigation is underway after a fatal crash on a Long Island roadway overnight. It happened around 11:50 p.m. Friday, July 23 in Bethpage. Angelo Leto, a 56-year-old Bellmore resident, was operating a 2008 Harley Davidson, traveling southbound on the Seaford/Oyster Bay Expressway (Route 135), just beyond the Hempstead Turnpike overpass when he struck a yellow barrier barrel in the lane, Nassau County Police said.  Leto then lost control of his motorcycle and proceeded to strike another yellow barrier barrel and a Barrier Truck, police said. He was transported to an area…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Latest Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate is back to approaching 2 percent on Long Island as the area continues to deal with new variants of the virus. In the past week, the seven-day average positive infection rate on Long Island has risen from 1.28 percent to 1.86 percent of those tested on Wednesday, July 21. Both Nassau (152) and Suffolk (126) saw more than 100 new COVID-19 cases for the first time in weeks, bringing the cumulative number of cases to 185,525 and 202,711, respectively. One new virus-related death was reported in Nassau, bringing the total to 3,846 since the pandemic began, w…
'So Many Flavors': Nassau County Cafe Known For Its Homemade Gelato 'So Many Flavors': Nassau County Cafe Known For Its Homemade Gelato
'So Many Flavors': Nassau County Cafe Known For Its Homemade Gelato In the summer heat, many Long Islanders are on the lookout for the perfect frozen treat.  For some, homemade frozen gelato from a cafe might just hit the spot.  International Delight Cafe received four stars on Yelp from nearly 180 reviews. It's located in Bellmore at 22 Bedford Ave. Yelpers have complimented the business' gelato selection, which its website advertises as having more than 90 flavors. "So many flavors," Julia S., of New Hyde Park, wrote. "SO MANY! There were probably 50 or more. I sampled around five or so, and settled on a scoop of turtle brownie. It had pe…
Long Island Man Suffering Chest Pains Attacks Responding Officers, Medic, Police Say Long Island Man Suffering Chest Pains Attacks Responding Officers, Medic, Police Say
Long Island Man Suffering Chest Pains Attacks Responding Officers, Medic, Police Say A man who was reportedly suffering chest pains and having difficulty breathing became combative with responding officers and a medic overnight at a Long Island home, according to police. Officers arrived at the home in Bellmore at around 2:10 a.m. Sunday, July 11, at which time, the man became verbally and physically combative, according to Nassau County Police. The man, Anthony Martone, age 59, pushed an officer downstairs causing pain to his neck and back before spitting in the face of a responding medic, Nassau County Police said.  Martone also caused two more officers to have…
Long Island Man Holds Box Cutter To Throat Of Drug Store Employee, Demands Meds, Police Say Long Island Man Holds Box Cutter To Throat Of Drug Store Employee, Demands Meds, Police Say
Long Island Man Holds Box Cutter To Throat Of Drug Store Employee, Demands Meds, Police Say A Long Island man who allegedly held a box cutter to the throat of a pharmacy employee and demanded drugs has been arrested by police. The incident took place around 4:40 p.m., Tuesday, June 22 at the Keezac Pharmacy on Bedford Avenue in Bellmore. According to Nassau County Police Robbery Squad detectives, a man, identified, as Patrick Devine, age 33, of Bellmore, entered Keezac Pharmacy, displayed a box cutter, and placed it to the neck of a female employee, and demanded prescription pain medication.  The woman was able to escape from the subject and ran from the store…
26-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash 26-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash
26-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash A 26-year-old man was hospitalized in serious condition after being struck by another driver near a busy Long Island intersection, police said. Bellmore resident Florent Syla was riding a motorcycle eastbound on Route 25A in Kings Park at approximately 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, June 20, when he attempted to pass a driver making a left-hand turn on to Patiky Street. Police said that Syla collided with the other vehicle and was transported by paramedics to Stony Brook University for treatment of “serious physical injuries.” The driver of the Toyota that collided with Syla, 89-year-old Setauket …