Long Island On Track For 18% Positivity: Patch Week In Review

Port Washington NY

27 November, 2020

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LONG ISLAND, NY — Here are some of the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered this week. Long Island On Track To Hit 18% Coronavirus Positivity Rate Long Island has seen a 149 percent increase in coronavirus cases in three weeks. New Yellow Zones Announced On Long Island As Coronavirus Spikes Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday said parts of Long Island will become yellow zones, further restricting dining and gatherings. Long Island Grad Named 2021 Rhodes ScholarThree years ago, she was an AP Scholar with Distinction. Now, she's heading to the University of Oxford in England. LI NYPD Sergeant, Personal Trainer Indicted In 2019 Shooting Authorities say an NYPD sergeant shot a bat-wielding personal trainer after finding the man trespassing on his property. Long Island NYPD Officer Shot In Line Of Duty Returns Home Authorities say an NYPD sergeant shot a bat-wielding personal trainer after finding the man trespassing on his property. GoFundMe Set Up To Help Homeless Long Island Music Teacher After reading Eldie's story on Patch, many reached out to help the Long Island music teacher left homeless amid the coronavirus pandemic. Officials Warn Of Possible Coronavirus Exposure At LI Restaurant Health officials issued a warning that anyone who dined at the local eatery on Nov. 16 or 17 may have been exposed to COVID-19. GoFundMe Created To Help Family Of Woman Killed By Husband The fundraiser was created following the killing of Cathiana Bonny, who was fatally shot by her husband earlier this month. Suffolk Car Menorah Parade And Grand Menorah Lighting: Info The Chai Center and Chabad of Mid-Suffolk are holding a socially-distant version of the annual tradition. Eagle Scout Project Unveiled At Long Island Park Two benches, one of which is ADA accessible, were crafted for use at the newly-renovated playground. Massive Toy Drive To Be Held At Nassau Coliseum The huge event, which benefits Toys for Tots Long Island, will be entirely drive-through to help keep people safe from the coronavirus. Long Island Man Found Touching Himself In Front Of Disabled Boy: NCPD Police say the man was touching himself in front of the young boy, who was undressed. Here's Nassau County's Art Teacher Of The Year One art educator is chosen every year across 10 regions for their contributions to art education and service to the Art Teacher Association. Port Holiday Magic Returns With Santa, Sleighs And Specials Business leaders and groups aim to boost local businesses on Small Business Saturday. Here's everything you need to know. LI Unemployment Ticks Up In October As Coronavirus Cases Increase More people are out of work than in September, but it's still a far cry from the massive unemployment at the peak of shutdowns. Nassau Kids Can Still Send Letters To Santa This Year The county is setting up special mailboxes this year. Kids who use them to mail a letter to Santa will get a "Santa-Gram" in response. Long Island Carolers Bringing Holiday Cheer And Charity To City You can have a group of carolers sing at your house this holiday in exchange for a donation to a soup kitchen. Scout Killed In DWI Crash Honored By Friend At School Jake Field's Eagle Scout project was dedicated to the memory of his troopmate Andrew McMorris, who died after being hit by a drunk driver. Also worth a read: Long Island Skate Park Closes Indefinitely Due To CoronavirusCommunity Comes Together To Help Long Island Family Who Lost Home In FirePickup Truck Crashes Into Long Island Hotel, Flees: PoliceLI Nursing Home Fined Over $15K For OSHA Coronavirus ViolationsNew Multi-Million Dollar Student Center Coming To St. Joseph'sLI Pastor Dies From Injuries After Tragic FallWoman Meets Life-Saving Stem Cell Donor: A Story Of Thanksgiving