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Feds charge former LIRR employee with falsifying report
UNDATED (AP) — Federal authorities have charged a former New York commuter rail employee with falsifying a track inspection report a few weeks before two train cars derailed in 2019. A criminal complaint filed Thursday says Stuart Conklin logged a report claiming he had inspected a busy section of the Long Island Rail Road. But…
Suffolk Police issue statement about Atlanta area shootings
(East Farmingdale, NY)- “The Suffolk County Police Department has been monitoring increased hate crime activity against Asians in certain areas of our country during the pandemic. The motive for the shootings in Atlanta has yet to be determined but the department continues to monitor intelligence from our law enforcement partners regarding any potential threats in…
Cops: Suffolk Man charged with raping underage girl he met on Snapchat
(Mastic Beach, NY)- Suffolk County Police have arrested a 22-year-old man for the alleged rape of an underage girl he met online. Officials say Renato Olivia Garcia of Mastic Beach, had spoken with the victim on Snapchat for a few weeks before picking her up near her house on Wednesday morning. Police say Garcia, drove…
Assembly hires law firm to lead impeachment investigation of Cuomo
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s Assembly has hired the law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP to lead its impeachment investigation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said Wednesday that the top Manhattan firm gives the Assembly Judiciary Committee the experience needed to handle the investigation thoroughly and quickly. Leaders in the…
State lifting some covid restrictions
NEW YORK (AP) — New York state will lift its curfew next month for casinos, movie theaters and some other establishments, but closing time will still be at 11 p.m. for bars and restaurants. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the changes Wednesday as he continued relaxing coronavirus-related restrictions. Indoor fitness classes also can resume statewide on…
IRS delaying tax deadline
UNDATED (AP) — The IRS will delay the traditional April 15 tax filing due date until May 17 to cope with added duties and provide Americans more flexibility, according to a House committee. The IRS and Treasury did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday. The House Ways and Means Committee confirmed and…
New COVID vaccination sites begin taking appointments today
(East Farmingdale, NY) New York State is now accepting appointments at three new COVID-19 vaccination sites on Long Island. The sites located at SUNY Old Westbury in Westbury, Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood and Stony Brook University Southampton campus, will begin vaccinating Long Islanders this Friday, March 19th. To book an appointment at a…
Woman robbed in Islandia parking lot Tuesday night
(Islandia, NY)- A woman was robbed Tuesday night in an Islandia parking lot. Suffolk County Police say a 46-year-old woman was walking to her car in the parking lot at Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel just before 10pm when she was approached by a man who displayed what appeared to be a handgun. The suspect demanded…
Greenlawn mother and child reported missing
**Update- the missing have been located (Greenlawn, NY)- A Greenlawn mother and her two-year-old son, have been reported missing. Suffolk County Police say Frederike Reynoso and her son Valencio Reynoso, were last seen at their residence, located at 49 Shady Lane, on March 14 at approximately 3 p.m. Frederike is a 40-years-old white female, with brown…
St Patrick’s Day celebrations in the city, mostly virtual
NEW YORK (AP) — A largely virtual St. Patrick’s Day is planned for New York City on Wednesday, one year after the annual parade celebrating Irish heritage became one of the city’s first coronavirus casualties. The large parade with floats and marching bands has been canceled, but a City Hall spokesperson says that a few…
Biden comments on Cuomo allegations in new interview
NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo should resign if the state attorney general’s investigation confirms the sexual harassment allegations against him. Biden made the remarks in an interview with ABC News that is scheduled to air Wednesday morning. When asked by anchor George Stephanopoulos if the investigation confirms…
Bethpage Air Show will return to Jones Beach
(East Farmingdale, NY)- The Bethpage Federal Credit Union Air Show, will return to Jones Beach State Park for Memorial Day Weekend 2021. The annual event will make its return one year after being cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Tickets this year, will be sold in advance, parking will be reduced by 50% and other…