Katie Morosky
Health
Nearly 17% of Long Island residents could have already had coronavirus, early antibody study shows
Almost 17% of Long Island residents have already been infected with coronavirus, according to the early results of a 3,000-person antibody study conducted this week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced at this morning’s press briefing.
News
Suffolk County seeks property tax relief for homeowners impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
Suffolk County is working with local towns and villages to provide temporary property tax relief to homeowners who have been financially impacted by the public health crisis, County Executive Steve Bellone announced at his daily press briefing today.
Weather
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Suffolk County, hail and damaging winds possible
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Suffolk County as a line of storms moves across Long Island this afternoon. The storm was located around Rocky Point at 3:39 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Health
New York’s statewide shutdown is extended until at least May 15, Cuomo says
New York State is extending its shutdown of schools, non-essential businesses and social gatherings through May 15, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced at his daily briefing today.
Health
New York State will require masks or face coverings in public when social distancing isn’t possible, Cuomo says
New York will order everyone to wear a face mask or covering in public situations where social distancing of six or more feet isn't possible, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced at his daily briefing today.
The order comes as Cuomo considers a "gradual reopening" of the state's economy, which slammed to a halt last month after New York closed most businesses and schools across the state.
Business
Golf courses and marinas ordered closed after New York deems them non-essential
Golf courses across Long Island will close today, along with boat ramps and marinas for recreational vessels, after New York State declared them nonessential services in updated guidance released yesterday.
Health
Plasma donations from local coronavirus survivors could save lives, Long Island hospitals to begin trials
New York State and Stony Brook Medicine are soliciting patients who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate blood plasma, which will be used to research a potential treatment for current coronavirus patients still battling the illness.
Weather
Risk of severe thunderstorms, damaging winds in Suffolk County through this evening
Severe thunderstorms and potentially damaging winds could impact Suffolk County and the East End this afternoon and evening.
Health
Suffolk County tops 10,000 coronavirus cases with local hospitals running out of ICU beds
Total coronavirus cases rose above 10,000 in Suffolk County and 100,000 in New York State, the largest single-day leap so far for both the county and the state.
There were just 64 ICU beds available countywide as of yesterday.
Health
Riverhead, Suffolk libraries use 3D printers to make face shields for local hospitals battling equipment shortages
Libraries across Suffolk County, including Riverhead Free Library, are employing their 3D printers to create face shields for local hospitals, which are facing a critical shortage of protective gear during the coronavirus outbreak.