Greenburgh, NY
News
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Latest Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate continues to climb in the Hudson Valley as New York contends with the Delta variant of the virus. According to the Department of Health, the positive COVID-19 infection rate for those tested in the Hudson Valley has hit 1.14 percent as of Wednesday, July 21, up from 0.76 percent as recently as Sunday, July 11 as the virus continues to spread. There were no new virus-related deaths in the Hudson Valley in the past 24 hours, though single fatalities were reported in both Queens and Suffolk County. Infection rates in the state’s 10 regions on July 21, acco…

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by Zak Failla
Greenburgh, NY
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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Infection Rate; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Infection Rate; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Infection Rate; Latest Breakdown By County Despite a rising number of vaccinations, the Hudson Valley continues to see the number of newly confirmed COVID-19 infections spiking throughout the region. Since Sunday, July 11, the seven-day average positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley has risen from 0.76 percent to 0.93 percent of those tested on Thursday, July 15. The Hudson Valley continues to have one of the highest infection rates, with only Long Island, the Capital Region (1.28 percent), and New York City (1.13 percent) contending with more new infections. Statewide, the average infection rate has risen from under 0.90 per…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
News
COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increase In Infection Rate, Which Ranks Highest In NY State COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increase In Infection Rate, Which Ranks Highest In NY State
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Increase In Infection Rate, Which Ranks Highest In NY State Despite a rising number of vaccinations, Long Island continues to see the number of newly confirmed COVID-19 infections spiking in both Nassau and Suffolk counties. Since Sunday, July 11, the seven-day average positive infection rate on Long Island has risen from 0.96 percent to 1.28 percent of those tested on Thursday, July 15. Long Island continues to have the highest infection rate of New York’s 10 regions, tied with the Capital Region and ahead of New York City (1.13 percent), the only other to hit the 1 percent positive infection threshold. Statewide, the average infection rate has ri…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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COVID-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 5,489 Deaths By County COVID-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 5,489 Deaths By County
Covid-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 5,489 Deaths By County Here is a breakdown of the 5,489 deaths related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in New York as of Wednesday morning, April 8, according to the state health department.  The deaths are residents of each county listed below. Albany, 6 Allegany, 1 Bronx, 866 Broome, 4 Cayuga, 1 Columbia, 4 Cortland, 1 Delaware, 1 Dutchess, 15 Erie, 34 Fulton, 1 Genesee, 1 Herkimer, 3 Kings (Brooklyn), 1,252 Lewis, 2 Madison, 2 Manhattan, 513 Monroe, 25 Montgomery, 1 Nassau, 500 Niagara, 1 Oneida, 1 Onondaga, 5 Orange, 53 Oswego, 1 Otsego, 2 Putnam, 16 Queens, 1,284 Rensselaer, 1 Ri…

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by Joe Lombardi
Mount Pleasant, NY
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COVID-19: New Data On Deaths By Age Group, County Released By New York State COVID-19: New Data On Deaths By Age Group, County Released By New York State
Covid-19: New Data On Deaths By Age Group, County Released By New York State New data on the number of deaths in New York due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by age group and county has been released by the state health department. The age group with most of the state's  4,159 COVID-19 deaths is 70 to 79 with 1,096 (26.3 percent). It's followed closely by the 80-89 age group with 1,076 (25.8 percent). (See image above showing breakdown by all age groups). The majority of deaths have been New York City residents. Here is a breakdown of deaths by residents of these counties: Kings (Brooklyn), 973 Queens, 949 Bronx, 663 Manhattan, 390 Nassau, 381 Westcheste…

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by Joe Lombardi
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Suspect Described As 'Menace To Society' On Run Due To NY Bail Reform Law Suspect Described As 'Menace To Society' On Run Due To NY Bail Reform Law
Suspect Described As 'Menace To Society' On Run Due To NY Bail Reform Law Click here for an updated story: Long Island Man Released Under NY's Bail Reform Nabbed After Four Bank Robberies, Police Say An alleged two-time bank robber is on the run after being released under New York’s new bail reform laws. Romell Nellis, a homeless man on Long Island, is accused of robbing Chase Bank in Valley Stream and Roslyn Savings Bank in West Hempstead within two weeks in December last year, Nassau County Police said. He was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 9. Following his arrest, Nassau County Judge David McAndrews admitted that Nellis wasn’t charged with a “bondable or bail…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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Vote Now: New Poll Says Most Think New Bail Reform Laws Are Bad For NY - What Do You Think? Vote Now: New Poll Says Most Think New Bail Reform Laws Are Bad For NY - What Do You Think?
Vote Now: New Poll Says Most Think New Bail Reform Laws Are Bad For NY - What Do You Think? New Yorkers have turned against the new bail reform laws that ended cash bail for all misdemeanor and non-violent felony offenders in New York, according to a new poll. As of Wednesday, Jan. 1, thousands of inmates throughout the state were put back on the streets due to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s bail reform legislation, which marked the end of cash bail for misdemeanor and non-violent felony offenders that were previously incarcerated. The reform has come under fire from both the community, some law enforcement agencies, and elected officials, who believe that Cuomo should revisit the …

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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$1.2M Of Heroin Seized, 15 Indicted For Running Operation Tied To Three Long Island Fatal ODs $1.2M Of Heroin Seized, 15 Indicted For Running Operation Tied To Three Long Island Fatal ODs
$1.2M Of Heroin Seized, 15 Indicted For Running Operation Tied To Three Long Island Fatal ODs Fifteen people - including three major drug traffickers - have been indicted for their roles in an alleged massive drug operation that spanned Nassau, Suffolk, Kings and Queens counties, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Nassau County District Attorney announced the arrests on Tuesday, Dec. 17, following an investigation into a drug operation that allegedly sold heroin to customers from Nassau, Suffolk and New York City. The heroin sold was connected to 15 overdoses - 13 in Nassau County and two in Suffolk County. Three of the overdoses in Nassau were fatal. Of the ring’s 74 …

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by Zak Failla
New City, NY
Police & Fire
29 Rockland Police Academy Grads Now Headed To These 13 Agencies 29 Rockland Police Academy Grads Now Headed To These 13 Agencies
29 Rockland Police Academy Grads Now Headed To These 13 Agencies After completing 21 weeks of intense, often grueling training, 29 new graduates from the Rockland County Police Academy will head to 13 different agencies throughout the region.  “Thank you to each one of you for choosing such an honorable profession. With the support of your families and friends, you all worked hard to achieve this great honor," said Rockland County Executive Ed Day, a former commander with the NYPD. " It is my hope that you gained all of the skills necessary to stay safe and protect those in need during your tenure in law enforcement. May God watch over you all.” Som…

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by Kathy Reakes
Poughkeepsie, NY
Police & Fire
Female Correction Officer Injured After Being Choked By Fishkill Correctional Facility Inmate Female Correction Officer Injured After Being Choked By Fishkill Correctional Facility Inmate
Female Correction Officer Injured After Being Choked By Fishkill Correctional Facility Inmate A female correction officer was injured after a 54-year-old male inmate at Fishkill Correctional Facility allegedly charged at her and choked her. The officer, who was assigned to the mess hall, observed an inmate leave with bulges in his front pockets and went to confront him on Thursday, Feb. 7 around 9:30 a.m., authorities said. The inmate then removed two packaged food items and threw them at the officer. He then charged her and put her in a chokehold, causing her to black out. Staff members were able to respond quickly and use OC spray to subdue the inmate, who is serving a 12-year sen…

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by Valerie Musson
Mount Pleasant, NY
Business
Three Hudson Valley Counties Have State's Lowest Jobless Rates Three Hudson Valley Counties Have State's Lowest Jobless Rates
Three Hudson Valley Counties Have State's Lowest Jobless Rates These counties rank among the lowest for jobless rates in New York state, according to the Labor Department. The counties in New York State with the lowest unemployment rates in March 2018 include: New York County (3.7%) Queens County (3.7%) Richmond County (4.1%) Nassau County (4.2%) Tompkins County (4.2%) Kings County (4.3%) Albany County (4.4%) Putnam County (4.4%) Dutchess County (4.5%) Rockland County (4.5%) Saratoga County (4.5%) Orange, Ulster and Westchester didn't make the list. The jobless rate in all three counties is slightly higher than the state average.

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by Jon Craig
Newburgh, NY
Police & Fire
Police: School Employee In NYC Tried To Lure Child To Hudson Valley Hotel Police: School Employee In NYC Tried To Lure Child To Hudson Valley Hotel
Police: School Employee In NYC Tried To Lure Child To Hudson Valley Hotel A Brooklyn man who works for a Manhattan elementary school was charged with trying to lure a teenager to a Hudson Valley hotel for sex, state police’s Troop F Child Abuse Unit in Sullivan County said on Friday, March 16. Abraham Silverberg, 51, an employee at Public School 116, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with third-degree attempted rape and luring a child, both felonies, police said.  Silverberg also was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor. The state police investigation also revealed that Silverberg engaged in sexual conduct with a child less than 13 …

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by Jon Craig