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Two Mets personnel test positive for COVID-19
UNDATED (AP) — The New York Mets are the latest major league team to see their schedule altered because of the coronavirus. MLB says two members of the Mets organization have tested positive for COVID-19. That has forced the postponement of their games Thursday in Miami and Friday against the New York Yankees. Major League…
EB Sunrise Highway closed for serious crash
**UPDATE: roadway was reopened at 11:30 a. m., on August 20, 2020** The Eastbound lanes of Sunrise Highway are closed between Exit 58/William Floyd Parkway and Exit 59/Wading River Road because of a serious motor vehicle accident. Suffolk Police say the accident, involving a motorcycle and another vehicle, occurred around 6:30 a. m. The…
State investigates PSEG-LI and Altice/Optimum handling of Tropical Storm outages
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, announced that the New York State Department of Public Service had sent sent Notice of Apparent Violation letters to PSEG Long Island and to cable and internet provider Altice-Optimum that they now face steep penalties and must take immediate corrective actions so that similar failures are not repeated during…
Police investigate early morning shooting in Patchogue
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating an incident during which a man was killed in Patchogue early this morning. Fifth Precinct officers responded to a 911 report of an injured man on Maple Avenue at approximately 3:05 a.m., on Thursday, August 20, 2020. When officers arrived at the scene, they found an adult…
AP questions NY nursing home coronavirus death toll
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo responded to an Associated Press report that his state’s coronavirus death toll in nursing homes could be a major undercount, saying it makes sense to include only those residents who died on the home’s property. Unlike every other state with major outbreaks, only New York explicitly…
Two injured in early morning boat crash near Jones Beach
Two people were injured early Thursday morning when a boat ran aground in Point Lookout. Nassau Police say on August 20, 2020 at 2:45 a. m., a fishing boat with six people on board, ran aground near the Meadowbrook Parkway bridge at Jones Beach State Park. Police say the Marine Bureau and The U.S. Coast…
Cops: Patchogue man arrested after his car flew into a Suffolk County home
Suffolk County Police yesterday arrested a man after he drove his vehicle into a house in Medford and fled the scene. Officials say that Jose Argueta Garcia was driving a 2002 Honda at a high rate of speed when he lost control of the vehicle, which struck the second floor of a house on Bellport…
Child injured at East End nature trail
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Southampton Town Police are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the person or people who created hazardous conditions in the Sag Harbor nature trails in August. An unknown person or people are tying hunter green parachute chords across the trails in an attempt to deter dirt bikes and…
Cops say Nassau man threatened to shoot up a Jewish camp over social distancing
Nassau County police say an Inwood man threatened to shoot up a Long Island Jewish day camp over social distancing violations. According to Detectives, on Monday, August 17th, 2020, police were responding for a complaint regarding a violation of social distancing at Yeshiva Ketana of Long Island children’s camp after a call was made by defendant…
New York extends takeout and delivery of alcohol
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, on Tuesday announced that restaurants and bars can continue to sell takeout beer, wine and cocktails through September 4, 2020. Any alcohol purchased for takeout or delivery must be accompanied by food. Additionally, restaurants and bars can serve alcohol in expanded outdoor seating (when accompanied by food). Any establishments found violating…
Special enrollment period for NY health insurance extended
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, on Tuesday announced that the deadline for health insurance special enrollment has been extended to September 15, 2020. New Yorkers without health insurance can apply for coverage through the NY State of Health Plan Marketplace. (Photo: AP Images)
Dix Hills lawyer charged in lottery scheme
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York attorney who branded himself the “Lottery Lawyer” has been charged with swindling millions of dollars in winnings from his clients in a conspiracy that federal prosecutors say involved a former securities broker and a member of the Genovese crime family. An indictment unsealed Tuesday charges the attorney, Jason…