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A bridge over the river in Connetquot River State Park Preserve in the Town of Islip, Long Island, NY; one of 10 bridges on the Island that are rated as poor based on federal standards, which classify bridges with a condition rating of…
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Admissions were linked to long-standing illegal gambling operations in Brooklyn and Long Island, which involved betting parlors and other covert gambling activities. In April 2024, Salvatore Rubino, known as “Sal the…
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Nassau County Police Department continues to investigate the recent stabbing, urging any witnesses or individuals with information to come forward. File photo: Leonard Zhukovsky, licensed. VALLEY STREAM, NY - A 17-year-old male has…
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks at a press conference on maternal health outside Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn on January 16, 2022 in New York City. Brooklyn, NY- January 16, 2025. File photo: Ron Adar, licensed. NEW YORK CITY…
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Governor Kathy Hochul's proposal aligns with a growing trend of regulating smartphone use in schools. At least eight states, including California and Florida, have enacted measures to limit or prohibit cellphone use during school hours,…
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RFK Jr. chosen by Trump for Secretary of Health and Human Services as part of his “Make America Healthy Again” agenda, Kennedy hopes to overhaul agencies such as the FDA, yet he still needs to be confirmed by Senate. File photo: Ringo…
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Biden’s action, though legally permissible under the Constitution, has drawn attention for its unorthodox application. Preemptive pardons are rare and typically reserved for extraordinary circumstances. It highlights the presidential…
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Former U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, 44, is a Long Island native who launched a competitive Republican bid to unseat Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2022 gubernatorial election. Thursday, Zeldin emphasized the importance of protecting the environment…
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Following President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is set to initiate extensive operations targeting sanctuary cities, including New York City and Long Island. These actions, commencing on…
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While Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer privately urged President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, his public statements conflict with the behind-the-scenes efforts described in the New York Times, where Schumer…
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All three defendants were arraigned on January 17, 2025, at First District Court in Hempstead. In New York, Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance is classified as a felony; defendants can face extensive jail time. FLORAL PARK, NY -…
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Monitoring by Brookhaven National Laboratory confirmed that particles from the wildfires in Los Angeles have reached Long Island. While these particulates are present in lower concentrations compared to areas closer to the fires, they may…
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Tracey Nix, 67, was acquitted of aggravated manslaughter in the 2022 death of 7-month-old Uriel Schock. The jury found her guilty, however, of leaving a child in a vehicle in excess of 15 minutes causing great bodily harm. Image credit…
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Supporters of the FARE Act argue that it promotes fairness in the rental market by ensuring that the party who hires the broker—the landlord—pays the associated fees. They believe this change will make housing more accessible and reduce…
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The uniformed officers will be on patrol from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. over the next six months, and the state will pay for the cost, “The chaos must end,” Hochul said at a recent press conference. File photo: John Nacion, licensed. NEW YORK…
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There has been a decline in households with individuals under 18 on Long Island. Trend has significant implications for housing, services, and the overall socioeconomic landscape of the region. File photo: Andrey_Popov, licensed. …
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Industry estimates suggest that approximately 200 restaurants could be impacted by this regulation, facing significant expenses to upgrade their exhaust systems. The DEP justifies the proposal by citing data indicating that commercial…
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The crash resulted in the deaths of two backseat passengers: 21-year-old Haily Dsouza and 23-year-old Crystal Alba-Figueroa. Authorities reported that Alba-Figueroa was ejected from the vehicle upon impact, while Haily Dsouza was trapped…
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A high-ranking member of the notoriously deadly MS-13 gang, Jairo Saenz, 28, pleaded guilty in a case with a connection to eight-murders on Long Island.  BRENTWOOD, NY - Jairo "Funny" Saenz, a high-ranking member of MS-13 pleaded guilty…
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A Long Island police officer Brendon Gallaghe is fighting for his life after a high-speed pursuit resulted in a crash so serious that it took emergency services officers more than 30 minutes to remove him from his vehicle. BRENTWOOD,…
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Five Long Island transportation companies have been implicated in Medicaid fraud, as announced by New York Attorney General Letitia James. This fraud is part of a broader statewide scheme, with over 50 companies receiving "cease and…
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New York City's congestion pricing, effective January 5, 2025, imposes tolls on vehicles entering Manhattan south of 60th Street. The pricing zone covers Manhattan below 60th Street, excluding the West Side Highway (Route 9A) and the FDR…
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a complete termination of its DEI programs, including initiatives related to training, hiring, and supplier selection. In an internal memo, the company cited changes in the legal and policy environment as…
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Under the watchful eyes of the Vice President, who serves as the President of the Senate, today’s joint session of Congress was marked by a procedural count of the electoral votes. The session proceeded smoothly with minimal disruptions,…
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Following an investigation, authorities identified Veronica Marmol, 39, of 125th Street, as the driver of the vehicle. She was taken into custody without incident. She was scheduled to be arraigned Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the First…
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14-year-old Emmarae Gervasi was reportedly last seen barefoot and without a jacket, leaving her Terrell Street home to retrieve something from a car. Surveillance footage later showed her entering a blue Honda, which drove away. Photo:…
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Jeremy Emmanuel Lopez Ramirez, 27, was charged with second-degree murder in the death of Josefina Ramirez Montero at their home on Old Sunrise Highway on the evening of Christmas Eve. MASSAPEQUA, NY - Nassau County Police have charged…
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Early findings suggest the victim did not set himself on fire. No arrests have been made, and police have not disclosed further details about the circumstances leading to the incident. Investigations are ongoing. File photo: Nandani…
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The Suffolk County Medical Examiner confirmed that the bone is human, but further investigation is required to identify the individual it belonged to. Preliminary assessments suggest the jawbone likely came from a male, acccording to a…
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Police used body camera footage and surveillance images to identify and locate the suspect, an immigrant from Guatemala. He was carrying a lighter when taken into custody, and charges are pending. Officials believe the suspect and the…
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