Massapequa, NY
News
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Breakdown By Community Long Island reported more than 150 new COVID-19 infections in both Nassau and Suffolk counties as the region continues to see a rise in its positive test rate after a weeks-long downturn. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate of Long Islanders tested for the virus climbed to 2.45 percent in the latest update from the state Department of Health, up from 2.40 percent as recently as Friday, Nov. 5. Statewide, the positive infection rate continues to rise, from 2.46 percent on Nov. 5 to 2.59 percent in the latest update from the state. In Suffolk, 274 new COVID-19 infections w…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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COVID-19: Long Island Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By Community For the second straight day, seven new COVID-19 deaths were reported on Long Island in the latest update provided by the New York State Department of Health. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island is down for the fifth straight day, as it has dipped from 2.68 percent of those tested as recently as Sunday, Oct. 17 down to 2.34 percent on Thursday, Oct. 21. Statewide, the infection rate dropped from 2.46 percent to 2.20 percent during the same time frame. Four new virus-related deaths were reported in Suffolk County, bringing the total number of fatalities sinc…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
News
COVID-19: Here's Latest Long Island Positive-Test Trend; New Case Rundown By Community COVID-19: Here's Latest Long Island Positive-Test Trend; New Case Rundown By Community
Covid-19: Here's Latest Long Island Positive-Test Trend; New Case Rundown By Community Seven new COVID-19 deaths were reported on Long Island in the latest update provided by the New York State Department of Health. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island is down for the third straight day, as it has dipped from 2.68 percent of those tested on Sunday, Oct. 17 to 2.58 percent the previous day and 2.50 percent on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Statewide, the infection rate dropped from 2.46 percent to 2.33 percent during the same time frame.  Five new virus-related deaths were reported in Suffolk County, bringing the total number of fatalities since the b…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Long Island Deli Known For Classic Bacon, Egg, Cheese Offers Wide Variety Of Fresh, Hot Food Long Island Deli Known For Classic Bacon, Egg, Cheese Offers Wide Variety Of Fresh, Hot Food
Long Island Deli Known For Classic Bacon, Egg, Cheese Offers Wide Variety Of Fresh, Hot Food A well-known Long Island deli offers a wide variety of options, from classic breakfast sandwiches to desserts and salads. Woodbury Country Deli is located at 153 Woodbury Road in the Nassau County hamlet of Woodbury. The deli is open on weekdays from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on weekends from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m., although they are subject to change due to season. Online reviewers have praised the eatery's breakfast offerings, including classics such as bacon, egg and cheese, and sausage, egg and cheese sandwiches, along with omelets and a selection of baked goods. The deli also offers s…

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by Nicole Valinote
Massapequa, NY
News
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Infection-Rate Uptick; New Rundown Of Cases By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees Infection-Rate Uptick; New Rundown Of Cases By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Infection-Rate Uptick; New Rundown Of Cases By Community Long Island reported more than 200 new COVID-19 infections in both Nassau and Suffolk counties as the region continues ramping up its vaccination program. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate of Long Islanders tested for the virus climbed to 2.77 in the latest update from the state Department of Health, up from 2.71 percent the previous day. Statewide, the positive infection rate continues to rise, up to 2.52 percent on Monday, Oct. 11, up for the fourth straight day. In Suffolk, 415 new COVID-19 infections were recorded, bringing the total to 236,248 since the pandemic b…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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COVID-19: Here's Latest Positive-Test Rate Trend On Long Island; New Case Rundown By Community COVID-19: Here's Latest Positive-Test Rate Trend On Long Island; New Case Rundown By Community
Covid-19: Here's Latest Positive-Test Rate Trend On Long Island; New Case Rundown By Community More than 85 percent of New Yorkers over the age of 18 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as the positive infection rate of those tested on Long Island continues to hold steady. In the latest update from the state Department of Health, the seven-day average positive COVID-19 infection rate was back to 2.71 percent of those tested on Long Island on Sunday, Oct. 10, down slightly from 2.74 percent the day before. Statewide, the positive infection rate has been on the rise, up to 2.50 percent on Oct. 10, up .03 percent over the weekend. In Suffolk, 349 new COVID-19 infect…

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by Zak Failla
Greenburgh, NY
News
Three Former NYPD Police Officers Admit To Bribery Scheme Three Former NYPD Police Officers Admit To Bribery Scheme
Three Former Nypd Police Officers Admit To Bribery Scheme Three former NYPD officers from Long Island admitted to their roles in a scheme to sell personal information of victims in exchange for bribes, federal officials announced. In Brooklyn federal court, Robert Hassett, age 36, of Farmingville, a former NYPD officer, pleaded guilty to conspiring to participate in a scheme to sell the personal information of automobile accident victims in exchange for thousands of dollars worth of bribes. Prosecutors also said that Hassett also admitted that he participated in a scheme to steer vehicles damaged in automobile accidents to a tow truck company in c…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
News
COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Holds Steady; New Case Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Holds Steady; New Case Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Holds Steady; New Case Breakdown By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues to trend in the right direction, though both Nassau and Suffolk counties reported new virus-related death in the latest update from the Department of Health. In the past week, the average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island has declined daily, from 2.99 percent on Friday, Oct. 1 down to 2.71 percent of those tested in the region on Wednesday, Oct. 6. Statewide, the positive infection rate is also dropping, from 2.45 percent to 2.43 percent during the same time frame, up slightly after declining for near…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Stays On Decline; New Case Rundown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Stays On Decline; New Case Rundown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Stays On Decline; New Case Rundown By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues to decline, though multiple new virus-related deaths were reported in Suffolk County in the latest update from the Department of Health. After spiking above 4.15 percent recently, the average seven-day average positive infection rate for those tested for COVID-19 on Long Island is back on the decline over the weekend, from 2.99 percent on Friday, Oct. 1 to 2.97 percent the following day, and down to 2.92 percent of those tested on Sunday, Oct. 3.  Statewide, the positive infection rate is also dropping, from 2.45 percent to …

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
News
COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Stays Steady; New Case Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Stays Steady; New Case Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Infection Rate Stays Steady; New Case Breakdown By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island is down for the third straight day, though multiple new virus-related deaths were reported in both Suffolk and Nassau counties. After spiking above 4.15 percent last week, the average seven-day average positive infection rate for those tested for COVID-19 on Long Island is back on the decline, from 3.85 percent on Saturday, Sept. 18, to 3.84 percent the following day and down to 3.80 percent on Monday, Sept. 20. Statewide, the COVID-19 rate has been fluctuating, from 2.99 percent to 2.95 percent and 2.98 percent over the same time frame. …

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Details Released On Fatal Crash That Caused Hours-Long Long Island Expressway Closure Details Released On Fatal Crash That Caused Hours-Long Long Island Expressway Closure
Details Released On Fatal Crash That Caused Hours-Long Long Island Expressway Closure Police have released details on a fatal crash in which four others were hospitalized that caused the hours-long closure of a stretch of the Long Island Expressway. It happened Sunday, Sept.19 at around 5 a.m. in Plainview. A green 2010 Toyota Corolla four-door sedan, occupied by four males was traveling eastbound when it struck the rear of a black 2017 Honda CRV, color black, occupied only by the female operator, Nassau County Police said. Earlier story: Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Hours-Long Closure Following Crash As a result of the collision, both vehicles struck …

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by Joe Lombardi
Brentwood, NY
News
Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Hours-Long Closure Following Crash Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Hours-Long Closure Following Crash
Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Hours-Long Closure Following Crash Click here for an updated story: Details Released On Fatal Crash That Caused Hours-Long Long Island Expressway Closure A stretch of the Long Island Expressway has reopened following an hours-long investigation after a serious crash. The lanes were closed eastbound in Plainview between exits 45 and 48 from around 5 a.m. to just before 12:30 p,m. on Sunday, Sept. 19. Nassau County Police are expected to release details on the crash shortly. This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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