Coronavirus lockdowns raise domestic violence concerns among officials
There has been a significant drop in reported cases of domestic violence and child sex abuse during the coronavirus lockdown, but some officials are warning that the numbers may not represent reality.
There has been a significant drop in reported cases of domestic violence and child sex abuse during the coronavirus lockdown, but some officials are warning that the numbers may not represent reality.
Despite reported decrease, concerns over domestic violence on Long Island during coronavirus lockdown
Despite a nearly 30 percent drop in reported domestic violence incidents in Nassau County, officials say they are afraid the coronavirus lockdown may be leading to some victims suffering in silence.
Despite a nearly 30 percent drop in reported domestic violence incidents in Nassau County, officials say they are afraid the coronavirus lockdown may be leading to some victims suffering in silence.
Tornado Warning expires for parts of NYC, Nassau, Westchester
UPDATE: The National Weather Service Tornado Warning for southern Westchester County, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Nassau County has expired.
UPDATE: The National Weather Service Tornado Warning for southern Westchester County, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Nassau County has expired.
Northwell Health to test many of its employees for COVID-19 antibodies
Northwell Health Labs are processing upwards of 1,000 COVID-19 tests each day. Officials will continue validating antibody tests in the coming weeks and plan to incorporate it once it becomes widely available.
Northwell Health Labs are processing upwards of 1,000 COVID-19 tests each day. Officials will continue validating antibody tests in the coming weeks and plan to incorporate it once it becomes widely available.
Couple lets nurse live in their travel trailer during pandemic
A young nurse who lives with her parents was worried about exposing her family to the virus.
A young nurse who lives with her parents was worried about exposing her family to the virus.
Cancer survivor on Long Island beats COVID-19
Adam Barnett is lucky to be alive. He tested positive for COVID-19 last month and spent a week at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital.
Adam Barnett is lucky to be alive. He tested positive for COVID-19 last month and spent a week at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital.
Cuomo: Virus is 'effective killer'; 799 more deaths in NY
The governor said that his administration is asking funeral directors from outside the region to come help deal with the number of people who have died in this public health crisis.
The governor said that his administration is asking funeral directors from outside the region to come help deal with the number of people who have died in this public health crisis.
Long Island sisters raise money to buy masks for hospital workers
Two sisters on Long Island have raised thousands of dollars to buy PPE for hospital workers.
Two sisters on Long Island have raised thousands of dollars to buy PPE for hospital workers.
Coronavirus cases on Long Island near 30,000
The rate of hospitalization on Long Island is slowing.
The rate of hospitalization on Long Island is slowing.
Food distribution center opens on Long Island
A temporary emergency food distribution center opened on Glen Cove Wednesday to help meet the growing demand for food assistance during the coronavirus pandemic.
A temporary emergency food distribution center opened on Glen Cove Wednesday to help meet the growing demand for food assistance during the coronavirus pandemic.
Long Island officials scrambling to prepare as coronavirus infections rise
On Friday officials announced at least 4,657 cases of novel coronavirus confirmed in Nassau County and at least 3,385 in Suffolk. And as New York approaches the anticipated peak of infection, officials want to make sure there are enough resources available on Long Island.
On Friday officials announced at least 4,657 cases of novel coronavirus confirmed in Nassau County and at least 3,385 in Suffolk. And as New York approaches the anticipated peak of infection, officials want to make sure there are enough resources available on Long Island.
Long Island authorities accepting donations of medical supplies
The number of positive COVID-19 cases jumped to 2,869 with one new death in Nassau County. Suffolk County has at least 1,880 confirmed cases and four new deaths. Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini is one of the latest officials to test positive for the virus.
The number of positive COVID-19 cases jumped to 2,869 with one new death in Nassau County. Suffolk County has at least 1,880 confirmed cases and four new deaths. Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini is one of the latest officials to test positive for the virus.
New Yorkers flock to gun shops during coronavirus crisis
A gun shop owner on Long Island says business is way up during the coronavirus pandemic.
A gun shop owner on Long Island says business is way up during the coronavirus pandemic.
Suffolk County executive under voluntary quarantine after staffer tests positive for coronavirus
Across Long Island, public and private schools, gyms and theaters are closed. Restaurants are still open but only for takeout or delivery.
Across Long Island, public and private schools, gyms and theaters are closed. Restaurants are still open but only for takeout or delivery.
Long Island laboratory on the frontlines of the fight against coronavirus
Northwell Labs in Nassau County is one of New York’s only labs designated to test for coronavirus right now is stepping up its screening capacity.
Northwell Labs in Nassau County is one of New York’s only labs designated to test for coronavirus right now is stepping up its screening capacity.
Northwell Labs in Nassau County helping lead NY's fight against coronavirus
Northwell Labs is stepping up its coronavirus screening capacity in order to help fight the virus outbreak.
Northwell Labs is stepping up its coronavirus screening capacity in order to help fight the virus outbreak.
Coronavirus pandemic forces Americans studying abroad to return home
An American student studying in Italy for the semester had to abruptly return home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
An American student studying in Italy for the semester had to abruptly return home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Several Long Island facilities close due to coronavirus outbreak
Medical experts say the vast majority of patients who have tested positive for the virus on Long Island are improving. They stress the importance of social distancing—not getting too close to other people—and staying home if you're feeling sick.
Medical experts say the vast majority of patients who have tested positive for the virus on Long Island are improving. They stress the importance of social distancing—not getting too close to other people—and staying home if you're feeling sick.
Long Island officials step up response to coronavirus outbreak
Long Island officials announced that many assisted- and senior-living facilities are temporarily limiting or in some cases eliminating visitors.
Long Island officials announced that many assisted- and senior-living facilities are temporarily limiting or in some cases eliminating visitors.
Nassau schools prepare for distance learning
Under new state policy, any school where a student or faculty member tests positive for the virus must immediately close for 24 hours to allow for time to assess the situation and see if the closure should be extended.
Under new state policy, any school where a student or faculty member tests positive for the virus must immediately close for 24 hours to allow for time to assess the situation and see if the closure should be extended.