Worker Accused Of Sexually Abusing Girl At Long Island Restaurant
An employee at a Long Island Subway restaurant has been accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl.
Dipak Patel, age 39, approached the girl and forcibly grabbed her inappropriately while working at the Subway in Merrick, at 1341 Jerusalem Ave., at around 7:25 p.m. Friday, June 4, Nassau County Police said.
Officers then responded to the scene and placed Patel under arrest without further incident, said police.
Patel, of Little Neck, Queens, has been charged with:
First-degree sexual abuse,
Endangering the welfare of a child.
He was arraigned on Saturday, June 5, in Mine…
Covid-19: Long Island Infection Rate Falls Again; New Rundown By Community
The light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel is nearing on Long Island, which continues to see improved numbers as the region continues to combat the virus.
Like the rest of the state, Long Island continues to see the positive infection rate for those tested for COVID-19 dropping, down to 1.45 percent on Thursday, May 6, an improvement from 2.05 percent a week ago.
The seven-day average COVID-19 positivity rate in New York has dropped for the 32nd straight day, to 1.53 percent, the lowest since Oct. 30 last year, while the one-day average hit 1.22 percent, the lowest since Oct. 22.
The 2,26…
LI Man Sentenced For 2019 Murder Of Teaching Assistant He Had Relationship With, DA Says
A Long Island man has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the vicious murder of his boyfriend in June 2019.
Ryan Lindquist, age 23, of Massapequa, was sentenced Wednesday, April 28, in connection with the murder of Evan Grabelsky who he stabbed more than 150 times, said Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas.
Lindquist pleaded guilty to the murder last month.
“Mr. Grabelsky dedicated his life to helping autistic children, and we extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends as they continue to mourn his tragic loss," said Singas.
Grabelsky, 32, was discov…
Covid-19: Long Island Infection Rate Stays Steadily High; New Breakdown Of Cases by Community
The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island is back below 4 percent for the second straight day, though the number remains among the highest in the state.
On Long Island, the positive infection rate dipped from 4.05 percent on Friday, April 9 down to 3.93 percent for the rest of the weekend, through Sunday, April 11.
Three new virus-related fatalities were reported in both Nassau and Suffolk in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 3,092 and 3,295 respectively.
Statewide, the COVID-19 infection rate continues dropping, from 3.6 percent a week ago to 3.20 percent on April 11, the…
Covid-19: Twelve New Deaths Reported; Here's Latest Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Community
The COVID-19 death toll in New York has topped 41,000 though patients being treated in hospitals statewide is down to the lowest since early December, according to the Department of Health.
On Long Island, there were 12 new fatalities - seven in Nassau, five in Suffolk - bringing the total to 5,375 since the pandemic began last year.
According to the Department of Health, the overall positive infection rate dropped for the second straight day, down to 4.15 percent out of thousands of tests administered on Thursday, April 8.
Statewide, the COVID-19 infection rate continues dropping, from 3.…
