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Pet alligator surrendered to Suffolk SPCA
A 2 foot American Alligator was turned over to the Suffolk County SPCA and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Chief Roy Gross of the Suffolk County SPCA said the alligator was given to the SPCA because the owner, who had purchased the alligator out of state, did not have a…
Do you know this man?
Suffolk County Police have released a photograph of a man they say is responsible for a hit and run crash in Commack. Police say this man was operating an older blue Dodge Durango when he struck a parked 2019 white Nissan in the Home Depot parking lot, located at 5025 Jericho Turnpike in Commack. Police…
Two arrested in early morning Dunkin Donuts knife point robbery
Cops arrested two people in connection with an early morning knife point robbery at a Long Island Dunkin Donuts. Nassau Police say on Saturday, March 21,2020 at 6:20am, a man entered the Dunkin Donuts located at 840 Carman Ave in Westbury and demanded money. Police say the suspect displayed a large knife. After the…
Coronavirus numbers on the rise in Suffolk County
The Suffolk County Department of Health on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 reported that the number of people who tested positive for COVID-19, had topped 2%. Health department officials say 102 new cases, were confirmed within the last 24 hours. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone on Twitter said, “Now is not the time to get complacent. Be…
More states added to NY Travel Advisory
On Tuesday, July 14, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo added four more states, to the list of travelers that will need to quarantine for 14 days upon arriving in New York. The newly added states are Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio and Wisconsin. Delaware has been removed from the State’s travel advisory. Individuals traveling…
Shirley man injured after gunshots fired at Coram house
Suffolk Police say a Shirley man was injured Tuesday night after gunshots were fired into a Coram house. Police say on Tuesday, July 14,2020 around 8pm, several shots were fired at a house on Sequoia Drive. 28 year old Dondre Jackson of Shirley, suffered two gunshot wounds. Jackson is listed in serious but stable condition. …
Long Island roadway renamed to honor heroes
A Plainview road has been renamed in tribute to the front line workers of the Coronavirus Pandemic. On Tuesday, July 14, 2020, community members and local government officials gathered to rename a section of Old Country Rd. Old Country Road between Kalda Lane and Central Park Rd in Plainview, is now “Heroes Way”.
Travelers to NY could face 2k fine
At New York airports starting, Tuesday July 14, 2020, travelers from states with high corona-virus infection rates, will need to fill out a form or face a fine. Governor Como announced on Monday, that travelers could face a $2,000 fine for failing to fill out a form that state officials will use to track travelers…
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…