Suffolk County News

At least two public libraries in Suffolk County and one in Nassau were closed Monday because of staffing shortages caused by the surge in coronavirus cases, officials said.

A deadlock on the redistricting commission along party lines sets in motion a process for the State Legislature to take over the notoriously political redistricting process.

The victim was home alone at the time of the blaze, which was reported by a 911 caller shortly before 5 a.m. Monday, according to police.

The village was awarded a $3.3 million grant toward improvements at its wastewater treatment plant, which will include retrofitting the existing treatment process at the Gabreski site with new and updated sewer treatment technology. 

This morning brings bitter cold, wind chills and about 2 inches of snow for eastern Long Island, the National Weather Service said.

Starting in January, tests will be conducted on deer killed by private hunters with the program expanding in February and March to those slain by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's hunters.

Hundreds of thousands of Long Island public school students and staff are returning in person Monday, but at least three school districts — Freeport, Westbury and Hicksville — have announced remote learning for the first week of January.

Officer Keith Wagenhauser, 33, climbed out of a wheelchair amid cheers as he left the hospital and walked to the black van that would take him to his Long Island home.

Newark Liberty International Airport also saw a disruption in air travel Sunday morning as the nation grapples with spiking COVID-19 cases and winter storms.

"I think that the next two weeks will be critical," said Dr. Adrian Popp, chair of infectious diseases at Huntington Hospital. "I expect to see a surge in hospitalizations probably 10 days post January 1st." 

The driver of the 2005 Toyota Camry crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a car head on, Suffolk police said.

During his inauguration speech at St. Anthony's High School in South Huntington, his alma mater, Raymond Tierney did not discuss specific initiatives but instead focused on justice and the importance of the job.

Frank Sinisi, a retired business executive, was a fundraising dynamo who could persuade potential donors to care about the charity and its clients as much as he did, his loved ones said.

The 87-1 vote is expected to make way for new or expanded commercial uses like restaurants, cafes and bars, and potentially dozens of apartments.

The proposed budget would raise the tax rate by 1.8%. The hearing will take place at 7:30 p.m. at village hall, 430 S. Wellwood Ave.

The 13-member board was created so lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex residents can advise county officials on policies, legislation and services.

2021 was a busy year for reality TV stars from Long Island. Here's a look at how some fared.

One is looking to be at a wedding in California in February. Another is planning a Fourth of July backyard bash. But there are concerns that those plans, and everyday life, will be upended.

There is a 60% chance of precipitation on Sunday with areas of fog before 9 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.

The governor also announced that she was extending a statewide mandate from Jan. 15 to Feb. 1 for businesses to either require masking or proof of vaccination in indoor public places.