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Allison Rahmani, a 40-year-old Nassau County teacher and mother of four, died after her SUV plunged into the family pool in Hewlett. At her funeral, her husband Matthew Rahmani delivered a heartfelt tribute and recited the Eshet Chayil prayer. She died en route to the hospital, and the death remains under investigation.
Allison Rahmani, a 40-year-old Long Island math coordinator and mother of four, died after her SUV crashed into a backyard pool in Hewlett. Investigators believe she suffered a medical emergency before the crash and do not suspect foul play; she called 911 from the vehicle but died en route to the hospital. Rahmani was mourned at her funeral, and she had been planning a Paris getaway with her husband.
A 40-year-old driver, Allison Rahmani, died after her SUV plunged into a backyard pool in Hewlett, Nassau County. She was a mother of four and a math coordinator/teacher at the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway, and her husband is president of a local Modern Orthodox synagogue. Rahmani reportedly called for help but died en route to the hospital as investigators continue monitoring the incident.
Storms spawned tornadoes in Atlantic Beach (Long Island) and Dover, Delaware, injuring one person, damaging beach clubs, and triggering flood rescues, with a state of emergency lifted in Dover and widespread road flooding affecting Queens and Jersey City.
U.S. News & World Report's 2026-27 Best High Schools ranks 15 Long Island public high schools among New York’s top statewide listings, led by South Side High School (Rockville Centre) at No. 8 in New York and No. 494 nationally, followed by North Shore Senior High School (Glen Head), Commack, Pierson Middle/High School (Sag Harbor), Locust Valley, Hauppauge, Northport, Long Beach, West Islip, Bay Shore, Jericho, Great Neck South, Garden City, Syosset, and Manhasset; rankings are based on six metrics including state test scores, graduation rates, college readiness, underserved student performance, AP/IB participation, and curriculum breadth, using 2023-24 data from RTI International.
Local experts say this tick season on Long Island may be among the worst yet, measuring severity through infection trends, tick counts, and environmental factors, while stressing prevention and thorough body checks to avoid Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
A Suffolk County street takeover on Long Island ended with 15 arrests and seven vehicles impounded after drivers performed donuts and burnouts; police tracked the gathering across Islip, Patchogue and Medford before intercepting them around 12:50 a.m. Saturday, with most suspects charged for participating in or spectating an unlawful speed contest.
Suffolk County, Long Island, has confirmed a fourth case of tularemia (rabbit fever). The illness, caused by Francisella tularensis and spread mainly via wildlife and vectors like ticks and deer flies, is not contagious between people but can be severe if untreated. Officials note cases peak May–September and advise precautions: use insect repellent, wear long sleeves and pants, check for and remove ticks promptly, avoid mowing over dead animals, avoid untreated surface water, handle wildlife with gloves, and seek medical care promptly if symptoms such as high fever, swollen lymph nodes, or skin ulcers appear.
FDA-approved Moderna’s mFlusiva for adults 50+ after a large study in adults aged 50-64 showed it’s about 26.6% more effective than traditional flu vaccines; approval for 65+ is provisional pending more data. Experts say it could better match circulating strains and save lives, but public concerns about mRNA and misinformation may hinder uptake, particularly on Long Island where flu vaccination rates hover around 48%.
Three probable tularemia cases, also known as rabbit fever, have been identified in Suffolk County, Long Island, as tick-borne illnesses rise. The illness can be contracted through tick bites, handling infected animals, contaminated water, inhaled dust, or even mowing over dead animals, and diagnosis can take weeks. It is not spread person-to-person; antibiotics are typically effective, and prevention includes using insect repellent and avoiding contact with sick or dead animals.
Suffolk County officials report three probable tularemia cases on Long Island this year, including a 9-year-old bitten by a tick; the rare disease, caused by Francisella tularensis, is zoonotic and can spread from animals to humans. Transmission occurs via ticks and deer flies, contact with infected wildlife, or contaminated water, with symptoms varying by infection site. While still uncommon, CDC data suggest rising reported cases due to improved detection (PCR) and awareness. Treatment is antibiotics and there is no vaccine. Those who hunt or interact with rabbits should seek medical care if symptoms develop.
Researchers in New York confirmed the first Bourbon virus case in the state (Long Island), a rare tick-borne illness with no vaccine or specific treatment; experts warn more infections may go undiagnosed and call for expanded surveillance, better testing, and reinforced tick-prevention measures.
Three probable tularemia cases (rabbit fever), a rare tick- and wildlife-borne illness, have been reported in Suffolk County on Long Island. Lab confirmation can take weeks, and diagnosis combines tests with clinical/epidemiologic criteria. The cases come during a notably bad tick season; prevention tips include wearing protective clothing and avoiding sick or dead wildlife, with antibiotics effectively treating the infection. Nationwide, about 200 tularemia cases occur each year, and NYS has not confirmed any cases in 2026 so far.
A Ridge, Long Island man says a tick bite at his home led to a tularemia (rabbit fever) diagnosis after tests at Stony Brook Medicine; the CDC notes about 200 US cases annually, but Nassau and Suffolk health departments say no Long Island cases have been confirmed yet as officials seek state health input while investigations continue.
Suffolk County police broke up a street takeover involving roughly 200 ATVs, dirt bikes and motorcycles on Route 347 in Hauppauge, with officers arresting three people as the crowd dispersed to Brentwood and Bay Shore; one suspect fled on foot and was found to be carrying a loaded gun. The three arrestees are Ava Mongiello, 23, of Mount Sinai; Jahkil Arroyo, 29, of Central Islip; and Shamir Solomon, 22, of Roosevelt, who face charges including reckless driving, second-degree reckless endangerment, unlawful fleeing a police officer, and weapon possession, with about 10 vehicles impounded.