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Long Island teen stabbed multiple times on soccer field at Port Jeff Station school
A Long Island teenager was seriously injured Monday night after police say he was stabbed multiple times on the soccer field behind a Port Jefferson Station elementary school. Suffolk Police say on Monday, September 14, 2020 around 8pm, at Boyle Road Elementary school, a 16 year old boy was stabbed multiple times during an altercation…
Billionaire Steve Cohen has agreed to buy the New York Mets
UNDATED (AP) — Billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen has agreed to buy the New York Mets from the Wilpon and Katz families, a deal that’s subject to the approval of Major League Baseball owners. Cohen also entered negotiations to buy the Mets last year, but the deal fell apart in February. Sportico reported Cohen…
Roosevelt Field, Smithhaven Mall and more will close on Thanksgiving Day
Mall owner, Simon Properties announced Monday, that all locations will close this year, on Thanksgiving. In a statement released on Monday, David Simon, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Simon said, “In these challenging times, we made the decision that we will not open on Thanksgiving Day, instead allowing our associates to spend the holiday…
Macy’s announces changes to 2020 Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK (AP) — This year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving parade has been reimagined for the coronavirus pandemic. Macy’s officials said Monday that the parade will feature floats, performers and giant balloons parading along a one-block stretch of 34th Street in front of the retailer’s flagship Manhattan store. The spectacle will be broadcast as usual from 9…
Man killed in Suffolk County house fire
Suffolk County Homicide Squad and Arson Section are investigating a deadly house fire in Jamesport. Officials say that Riverhead Town Police responded to a call of a fire at 66 Mary’s Drive in Jamesport on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 4:12am. A man, who has yet to be identified was found dead inside the house. …
Queens man arrested after an alleged altercation with Nassau County Police
A Queens Village man was arrested in Nassau County on Sunday night after an altercation with Nassau County Police. Detectives say on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 5:54 p.m. police responded to a disturbance at 1170 Northern Blvd in Manhasset. Upon arrival, officials say they discovered the defendant, Hubert Lewis, 60, of 80-45 Winchester Blvd., had shoved…
Police investigate a Sunday night shooting in North Amityville
Suffolk Police say a 31-year-old man was critically injured Sunday night after being shot in a parked car. Officials say on Sunday, September 13, 2020, around 10:25pm several shots were fired into a vehicle parked at the intersection of Garfield Street and Washington Street in North Amityville. The passenger of the vehicle was struck multiple…
Jets get off to familiar troublesome start in loss to Bills
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — New season, same old Jets. New York’s Sam Darnold-led offense got off to familiar troublesome start in a season-opening 27-17 loss at the Buffalo Bills. Darnold finished the first half completing 8 of 18 attempts for 86 yards — 64 of them coming on the final drive. It was an…
Health officials warn of infections from LI Sound water
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut health officials are warning of a rise in infections stemming from the exposure to bacteria in Long Island Sound. The state Department of Public Health says four patients in August and one in July were diagnosed with Vibrio vulnificus infections. Those infections infections can lead to serious illness that could…
Slot machine at Jake’s 58, paid out over 1.3 million dollars to a local resident
It’s only been a few days since casino’s in New York have been able to reopen their doors to patrons but that didn’t stop one lucky Long Islander from hitting a big jackpot. Jake’s 58 in Islandia announced on their Facebook page that a person from Hampton Bays won over 1.3 million dollars on a…
19th Anniversary of 9/11
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are commemorating 9/11 with tributes that have been altered by coronavirus precautions and woven into the presidential campaign, drawing President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden to pay respects at the same memorial without crossing paths. In New York, victims’ relatives began gathering Friday morning for split-screen remembrances, one…
William Floyd High School student protests remote learning
A Suffolk County High School Senior has made national headlines this week, after showing up in person for classes on days he was scheduled for remote learning. The William Floyd School District says that if Maverick Stow continues to attend in person, they will be forced to close in person instruction for all students. Over…