Massapequa, NY
News
Covid-
19: New Long Island Numbers Encouraging, As Hochul Says Winter Surge Could End Soon
The light at the end of the winter COVID-19 surge could be fast approaching on Long Island as the region continues to see improved numbers as the calendar inches further away from the holidays. The seven-day average percentage of positive test results on Long Island continued its decline over the holiday weekend, from 19.29 percent on Saturday, Jan. 15, to 18.47 percent the following day and down to 17.60 percent of those tested on Monday, Jan. 17, continuing a two-week trend of improving COVID-19 data. Statewide, the positivity is also on the decline, from 16.37 percent to 15.04 perc…
Massapequa, NY
News
Covid-
19: Long Island Sees Slight Declines In Infection Rate, Number Of New Cases
Long Island saw a slight downtick in its positive infection rate for the first time in weeks, though the region remains the most ravaged by the recent rise of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Since Tuesday, Jan. 4, the seven-day average percentage of positive test results on Long Island rose from 26.36 percent to 26.76 percent the following day before dipping to 26.58 percent of those tested on Thursday, Jan. 6, still the highest of the state's 10 regions. Statewide, the positivity rate also dropped during that timeline, from 22.45 percent to 22.36 percent following the spike of post-holiday i…
Massapequa, NY
News
Covid-
19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Passes 25 Percent; Here Are Communities Most Affected
Long Island hit a dubious milestone in its ongoing battle against the Omicron COVID-19 variant that swiftly became the dominant strain in the US. The region continues to lead the way with New York's highest seven-day average percentage of positive tests, rising up to 25.49 percent of those tested on Long Island on Monday, Jan. 3, up more than a full percentage point in the past three days. Statewide, the positivity rate is also spiking, up from. 20.87 percent to 21.81 percent as of Jan. 3. No region in New York has a positivity rate below 13 percent as the number of newly recorded in…
Massapequa, NY
News
Covid-
19: Long Island Infection Rate Nears 25 Percent; These Are Most-Affected Communities
Long Island continues to be the hardest-hit region in New York State by the Omicron COVID-19 variant as nearly one in four people tested in Nassau and Suffolk has tested positive for the virus. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island remains the highest in the state, as it rose from 22.69 percent on Friday, Dec. 31 to 24.94 percent as of Sunday, Jan. 2, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health. Statewide, the infection rate also continues to rise, from 19.79 percent to 21.49 percent during the same time frame. No region in New York ha…
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
New Suffolk County Restaurant Draws Praise For Menu, Atmosphere, Service
A new Long Island restaurant is seeing a positive response from members of the community for its menu and service. Bijou Restaurant hosted its grand opening in Suffolk County on Friday, Dec. 3. The restaurant is located at 400 Broadhollow Road in Melville. The menu features a wide selection of dishes, including sushi appetizers, dim sum bowls, shrimp and scallops, and Australian Wagyu filet mignon. The dessert menu includes a chocolate truffle tart, mochi ice cream dumplings, seasonal sorbet and more. Online reviewers have praised the restaurant's service and atmosphere. "Grand opening …
Massapequa, NY
News
Man Dies From Injuries After Nassau County House Fire
A person who suffered critical injuries during a Long Island house fire earlier this week has died. The blaze broke out around 4:35 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28 in Massapequa Park. Responders arrived on Eastlake Avenue and discovered the home fully engulfed in flames, according to Nassau County Police. The Massapequa Fire Department extinguished the fire, and were able to remove a 58-year-old man from the basement, police said. Police said the man was transported to a local area hospital in critical condition. On Friday afternoon Dec. 31, police announced that the man, now identified as&n…
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
One Critically Hurt, Two Others Hospitalized After Long Island House Fire Breaks Out
Authorities are investigating a Long Island house fire that left one resident in critical condition and two others injured. The blaze broke out around 4:35 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28 in Massapequa Park. Responders arrived on Eastlake Avenue and discovered the home fully engulfed in flames, Nassau County Police said. The Massapequa Fire Department extinguished the fire, and rescued a 58-year-old man from the basement, police said. Police said the man was transported to a local area hospital and is in critical condition. Two other residents of the home were also transported to local area …
Massapequa, NY
News
Covid-
19: Long Island Infection Rate Soars Past 10 Percent As Cases Increase
Long Island's COVID-19 infection rate in New York as the region, already the highest in New York, spiked past 10 percent while other parts of the state have seen some relief from the winter surge of the virus. In the past three days, Long Island has seen its seven-day average positive infection rate rise a full percentage point, to 10.32 percent of those tested, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health. Statewide, the infection rate also rose similarly, from 6.88 percent to 7.88 percent as of Monday, Dec. 20. No other region in the state has a positive…
Massapequa, NY
News
Covid-
19: Long Island Infection Rate Climbs Past 7.5 Percent With New Increase In Cases
More than 3,500 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported on Long Island, which saw its positive infection rate spike above 7.5 percent in the latest update from the state Department of Health. According to health officials, Long Island's seven-day average percentage of positive test results rose from 6.77 percent on Monday, Dec. 13, up to 7.12 percent the following day, rising to 7.53 percent of those tested on Wednesday, Dec. 15. Statewide, the infection rate statewide also rose, up above 5 percent to 5.11 percent according to the latest update. Each of the state's 10 regions now have…
Brentwood, NY
News
Covid-
19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Cases, Infection Rate
More than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported on Long Island, which is approaching a 6.5 percent positive infection rate as variants of the virus are spreading. In the latest update from the state Department of Health, Long Island's seven-day average percentage of positive test results rose from 6.20 percent to 6.49 percent in the past three days. Only the Hudson Valley (4.55 percent) and New York City (2.70 percent) are among the state's 10 regions below a 6 percent positivity rate. Statewide, the positive infection rate dipped slightly, from 4.66 percent to 4.61, according to t…
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
35-Year-Old From Nassau County Dies After Crashing Vehicle Into Box Truck
Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash on Long Island that killed a 35-year-old man. The crash happened at about 4 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9, in Melville, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. SCPD said a 2011 Mitsubishi was traveling on Route 110 when the vehicle struck a 2016 Isuzu box truck that was parked on the shoulder at Ruland Road. The driver of the Mitsubishi, identified as 35-year-old Steven Zaug, of Massapequa Park, was pronounced deceased at the scene, police said. The 39-year-old Medford man who was the driver of the box truck was not injure…
Pelham, NY
News
Ex-NY Pharmaceutical Company Employee Accused Of Embezzling More Than $1.38M
A former bookkeeper for a New York pharmaceutical company is facing a host of charges after being busted embezzling more than a million dollars from her former employer, authorities announced. Long Island resident Maria Porras, age 32, of Massapequa Park, a former office manager for the now-defunct Port Washington-based RXUSA in Nassau County, was arraigned on an 11-count indictment for allegedly stealing more than $1.38 million from three affiliated businesses tied to her boss. Specifically, Porras was charged with: Three counts of second-degree grand larceny; Four counts of criminal t…
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