100-year-old whose twin died from Spanish Flu succumbs to coronavirus
A Long Island man whose twin brother died during the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic has died from the coronavirus.
A Long Island man whose twin brother died during the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic has died from the coronavirus.
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.
Nassau County detective struck by car in Queens
Police are looking for at least one suspect involved in striking a detective with a vehicle at a gas station in Corona.
Police are looking for at least one suspect involved in striking a detective with a vehicle at a gas station in Corona.
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.
New York boy, 4, contracts coronavirus after being diagnosed with inoperable brain tumor
Matteo Ferruzzi, 4, tested positive for COVID-19, complicating the start of at least a year’s worth of chemotherapy treatment on an inoperable malignant brain tumor.
Matteo Ferruzzi, 4, tested positive for COVID-19, complicating the start of at least a year’s worth of chemotherapy treatment on an inoperable malignant brain tumor.
Events canceled, but LI beaches may remain open this summer
Officials on Long Island say that beaches won’t necessarily be empty this year if they can figure out a way to reopen them while continuing to enforce social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Officials on Long Island say that beaches won’t necessarily be empty this year if they can figure out a way to reopen them while continuing to enforce social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.
LI officials cancel events, but say they are trying to find a way to reopen beaches while maintaining social distancing
Long Island officials say that if they can figure out a way t make residents maintain social distancing rules, the Island's beaches may not be empty this summer, even if several major events are canceled.
Long Island officials say that if they can figure out a way t make residents maintain social distancing rules, the Island's beaches may not be empty this summer, even if several major events are canceled.
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.
Trains, buses, ferries blow horns to honor transit workers | #SoundTheHorn
More than 4,000 long-haul trains, commuter trains, subways, buses, ferries, and other transit vehicles sounded their horns at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 16, to pay tribute to the employees who are keeping the region moving during the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 4,000 long-haul trains, commuter trains, subways, buses, ferries, and other transit vehicles sounded their horns at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 16, to pay tribute to the employees who are keeping the region moving during the coronavirus pandemic.
How one Long Island family is making sure the show goes on during lockdown
The Warren family are belting out a different tune from a Broadway classic to spread joy to people across the world during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Warren family are belting out a different tune from a Broadway classic to spread joy to people across the world during the coronavirus pandemic.
Designers sew face masks for people who need them most
Karen Sabag, Caroline Berti and Lauren Holovka are designers and small-business owners in New York. They started Sew4Lives just a few weeks ago.
Karen Sabag, Caroline Berti and Lauren Holovka are designers and small-business owners in New York. They started Sew4Lives just a few weeks ago.
College student starts food delivery service to help feed Long Islanders
When Manhattan College student Joe Chionchio found himself at home as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, he launched SmartShopLI on social media, a grocery store delivery service that caters to Suffolk County. Now, the service is expanding to Nassau County, Westchester County, New Jersey and even Connecticut.
When Manhattan College student Joe Chionchio found himself at home as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, he launched SmartShopLI on social media, a grocery store delivery service that caters to Suffolk County. Now, the service is expanding to Nassau County, Westchester County, New Jersey and even Connecticut.
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.
Ex-MLB player set to finish med school on Long Island to fight coronavirus
In 2010, Mark Hamilton made it to The Show. In 2011, he even earned a World Series ring with the Cardinals. But his MLB career was short — just 47 games. Now the resident of Queens is about to embark on a new career with Northwell Health system on the front lines of the fight against a global pandemic.
In 2010, Mark Hamilton made it to The Show. In 2011, he even earned a World Series ring with the Cardinals. But his MLB career was short — just 47 games. Now the resident of Queens is about to embark on a new career with Northwell Health system on the front lines of the fight against a global pandemic.
Gov. Cuomo extends stay-at-home rules through April 29
New Yorkers must stay at home through April 29, the governor says.
New Yorkers must stay at home through April 29, the governor says.
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.