Quiet LIRR Trains And Open Roads As Coronavirus Spreads: Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from Long Island Patch sites to talk about tonight:

Quiet LIRR Trains, Masks On Subways, Less Traffic: Coronavirus On LI

Long Island commuters notice emptier train cars and highways as fears over the new coronavirus spur many to work from home.

LI Driver Convicted In SUV Death Of MS-13 Victim's Mother

Anti-gang activist Evelyn Rodriguez was killed in 2018 after being struck by a car driven by Annmarie Drago.

LI Rabbi Among Latest Coronavirus Cases

Anyone who came into contact with him should go into quarantine.

Coronavirus Could Affect Long Island St. Patrick's Day Parades

With the new coronavirus rapidly spreading across Long Island, organizers have begun postponing and even canceling St. Patrick's Day parades.

Northern State Parkway Shooting: 1 Hurt, State Police Involved

One person was injured Wednesday in a shooting on the Northern State Parkway that involved New York state troopers, police said.

New Boutique Hotel, Event Space To Open On Long Island

A new, 25-room boutique hotel and event space is set to open on Long Island just in time for summer.

Long Island University Moves To Online Classes Due To Coronavirus

Amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus, Long Island University will only hold online classes for two weeks.

Stony Brook University Shifts Classes And Finals Online Due To Coronavirus

While courses and finals will happen remotely, the campus will remain open and operational.

3 LI Students In Quarantine Amid Coronavirus Concerns

The students are "asymptomatic" for the new coronavirus and the school district remains open, the superintendent says.

SUNY, CUNY Schools Switching To Distance Learning

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the decision to switch SUNY and CUNY schools to distance learning, affecting more than a million students.

Life At The Epicenter Of Coronavirus In New York

Things were very, very quiet in the tree-lined neighborhood the day officials announced a containment zone for coronavirus.

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