Bathing Advisory Issued At Nassau County Beaches After Rainy Start To Memorial Day Weekend
Health officials say stormwater runoff can elevate bacteria levels in the water.
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Health officials say stormwater runoff can elevate bacteria levels in the water.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the assessment about Nassau and Suffolk counties, as well as the Mid-Hudson region, during his Friday COVID-19 briefing.
Errick Allen, 26, of North Massapequa, faces second degree murder charges in the shooting death of Christopher Curro, 25, of West Babylon.
A man driving a black BMW allegedly stopped in the middle of the road, rolled down his window and told her to get in the car.
Long Island officials say it's not a matter of "not in my backyard." It's a matter of health and safety. They cannot have city residents flooding limited beach space.
Police said they found about 20 people smashing bottles and playing loud music.
There is confusion and sadness in the suburbs.
Nassau and Suffolk counties are close to meeting the state's requirements for starting to reopen. But a group of business owners say close is not enough.
County Executive Laura Curran says she's talking to Gov. Andrew Cuomo about a strategy to reopen many Long Island communities.
The officer was taken to the hospital with a leg injury but is expected to be OK.
Born in 1919, Philip Kahn's twin brother died just weeks later in one of the deadliest pandemics in human history.
Following appeals from frustrated golfers, and lobbying from boaters, the decision to reopen came Monday from the governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
County Executive Laura Curran said there has been an 11% decrease in hospitalizations over the last three days.
A man made the disturbing discovery around 4:50 a.m. Saturday while walking his dog on Ferry Beach in Bayville.
A new test that is poised to begin on Long Island could test for both coronavirus and antibodies.
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran shared more promising news in the county's fight against coronavirus.
As the Tri-State Area inches toward the apex of the coronavirus pandemic, Nassau County is experiencing a growing number of deaths.
Nassau County may be nearing a plateau in the coronavirus pandemic, but officials say "this is not the time to let our guard down."
Gov. Andrew Cuomo described the growing number of coronavirus hospitalizations on Long Island "like a fire spreading."
During her daily briefing with reporters on Thursday, County Executive Laura Curran explained what government is preparing to do to help small businesses.
Many now feel trapped in their own homes without any help. Structure, routine and stability need to be offered in new ways.
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran gave a shoutout to first responders and other essential workers during her Monday coronavirus briefing.
Up until now, some have been waiting 10 days for results, calling into question the accuracy of the numbers of positive cases.
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran covered a myriad of topics during her daily coronavirus briefing with the media on Thursday.
The county executive says local governments and nonprofits should apply for help from under FEMA's public assistance program.
