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

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 Scholar

Three 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 Coronavirus
• Community Comes Together To Help Long Island Family Who Lost Home In Fire
• Pickup Truck Crashes Into Long Island Hotel, Flees: Police
• LI Nursing Home Fined Over $15K For OSHA Coronavirus Violations
• New Multi-Million Dollar Student Center Coming To St. Joseph's
• LI Pastor Dies From Injuries After Tragic Fall
• Woman Meets Life-Saving Stem Cell Donor: A Story Of Thanksgiving