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NY announced formula to reopen schools
On Monday, July 13, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a formula to safely reopen schools. Cuomo said that schools can reopen if the region is in Phase 4 and if the region’s daily infection rate remains at or below 5 percent using a 14-day average. Schools will close if the regional infection rate…
Suffolk Cop fired gun at pit bulls
A Suffolk County Police officer fired his gun at pit bulls in North Babylon on Monday night. Police say they responded to a 9-1-1 call of multiple pit bulls biting people on July 13, 2020. Authorities say three pit bulls had escaped from a yard on Woods Road and had bitten four local residents. Officials…
Free coronavirus antibody testing this week!
Northwell Health is offering free antibody testing for Covid19 at six locations throughout Suffolk and Queens this week. The health system has collaborated with Governor Andrew Cuomo, the New York State Department of Health and local pastors to provide testing to under-served communities through faith-based organizations at over 55 locations since mid-May. More than 40,000…
Lindenhurst man injured in early morning crash
A 51 year old Lindenhurst man suffered serious injuries in an early morning crash. Police say on July 12,2020 just before 2am, Richard McDermott was driving a 2017 Ford F150 westbound on Daniel Street when he lost control and struck a tree. McDermott, 51, of 951 North Hamilton Ave., Lindenhurst, was transported to Good Samaritan…
Kitten rescued from storm drain in Suffolk
A kitten was rescued from a storm drain in Terryville. Suffolk County Police say Friday night, July 10, 2020, they responded to 39 Claymer Street at approximately 6 p.m. after a 911 caller reported a kitten had fallen into a storm drain. The officers notified the Emergency Service Section. Emergency Service Section Officer Michael Viruet…
Shots fired at Suffolk County party
Suffolk Police say a 21 year old man was shot early Sunday morning at a party in Middle Island. Officials say on July 12, 2020 around 3am, they responded to a call of a man shot, inside the strip mall at 200 Middle Country Road. The victim, Domain Martin, was transported to John T. Mather…
LIE closed for hours due to truck crash
*updated at 9:30am* An accident involving a fuel spill closed down the Long Island Expressway, Monday morning for hours. Suffolk Police say the accident occurred just before 7am on July 13, 2020. All westbound Expressway traffic was diverted to the Service Road. Unknown if any injuries were sustained from the collision. The roadway was reopened…
Police search for suspect who stole from Huntington Station restaurant
Suffolk Police have released a surveillance photograph of a man they say took money from a Huntington Station restaurant. Officials say on July 7,2020 a man reached through the drive through window at Burger King at 837 New York Avenue and stole cash from the register. Police have released a picture of the suspect and…
Three Long Island malls reopen Friday
For the first time in months, three Long Island malls, opened their doors to shoppers on Friday. The Smithaven Mall in Lake Grove, Walt Whitman Shops in Huntington Station and Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City, welcomed guests, under new guidelines from New York State. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, announced earlier this week that…
Child in serious condition after being found in a Great River pool
A 7 year old child is in serious condition at a local hospital, after police say he was found Thursday afternoon, in a Great River pool. Officials say they are investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident which lead to the child being found unresponsive in the water on July 9, 2020. Police say the boy…
Police look for man who stole from Smithtown gas station
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole items from a Smithtown gas station in May. Cops say a man stole lottery tickets at Sunoco, located at 320 Middle Country Road on May 17, 2020. The lottery tickets were valued at $270. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers…
How to keep pets safe during Tropical Storm Fay
The Suffolk County SPCA has offered the following tips to keep your pets safe during Tropical Storm Fay. Bring your pets inside immediately. Have newspapers on hand for sanitary purposes. Feed the animals’ moist or canned food so they will need less water to drink. Animals have instincts about severe weather changes and will often…