FDNY Member From Long Island Dies From Coronavirus: Patch PM

Massapequa NY

02 February, 2021

8:59 PM

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Share-worthy stories from Long Island Patch sites to talk about tonight: FDNY Member From Long Island Dies From Coronavirus Joseph A. Ferrugia, who "ran toward danger his entire career," was the first active-duty member of the department to die from the disease. LI Healthcare Heroes Heading To Super Bowl In Honor Of Their Work They are among thousands of vaccinated healthcare workers the NFL is sponsoring at this year's Super Bowl to thank them for their work. Lost, Deaf Dog Found Safe In Snowstorm: 'We Are Forever Grateful' A kind couple found Peaches, who is old and deaf, standing in the middle of the road in the snowstorm and brought her to safety. Woman Charged With 2 Brutal Assaults: Police Police say she attacked a woman in front of her young children and also stabbed a man. LI Volunteers Sought For Virtual Coronavirus Clinical Trial People recovering from COVID-19 were asked to participate in a trial that would help scientists study a potential drug treatment Malverne Mel Makes His 2021 Groundhog Day Prediction The meteorological rodent made his prediction at a small, socially-distanced ceremony this year. You can watch it here. Also Worth A Look Daughter Lost In Crash 'Had So Many Dreams': Heartbroken MomLindenhurst Mom Shares Birthing Experience During PandemicAssemblyman Introduces Legislation To Extend Business CurfewLong Beach First Responders Rescue Drowning DogsIsland Empanada Opens New Location In ShirleyMan Hospitalized After Overturn Crash On Sunrise HighwayMan Files 2nd Lawsuit Against Village Officials Over TreehouseLocal Governments Can Decide To Expand Vaccine Eligibility: CuomoStony Brook Hotel Renting Heated Indoor Pool To PublicWATCH: West Islip High School Senior Posts New Music VideoTiny Dancers Raise $1K+ To Help Hospitality Workers In PandemicU.S. Rep. Suozzi's Telephone Town Hall To Focus on Biden Agenda'Stay Off' Frozen Waterways, Suffolk Police WarnsEast Northport Got The Most Snow On Long IslandHempstead Town Snow Crews Expected To Work Into Late EveningRockland Coronavirus Update: 2,773 Active CasesCluxatawney Henrietta Predicts Early Spring At Muscoot FarmDespite Snowstorm, Holtsville Hal Makes His Groundhog Prediction Patch PM shares some of the day's must-read items from our Long Island network. The Patch community platform serves more 50 towns and neighborhoods on the island. Learn how to post your own announcements and events on Patch.