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T-Rex auction in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) — The legend of the Tyrannosaurus rex known as Stan is getting fresh life thanks to Christie’s auction house. It put the enormous fossil on display starting Wednesday through floor-to-ceiling windows at its midtown Manhattan gallery in advance of putting it up for auction. The estimated value is up to $8 million.…
Southampton Town asks beach goers to clean up
Southampton Town is encouraging beach goers to clean up after visiting the local beaches. The town has unveiled easy to use clean up baskets at Pikes beach. The baskets were donated by local community member Aiden Kravitz, and co-sponsored by SMI/DRS-Solutions Management Inc. and Disaster Recovery Services. Photo credit: Town of Southampton / Connie Conway
School suspends student who protested remote learning
Maverick Stowe, the 17 year old William Floyd High School Student, who made national headlines after protesting remote learning has been suspended from school for the year. The William Floyd School District announced the decision on Tuesday.
6 states removed from NY Covid travel advisory
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office announced Tuesday that six states have been removed from New York’s COVID-19 Travel Advisory. Persons traveling from states including, California, Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada and Ohio will no longer be subject to a 14-day quarantine. Travelers arriving from Puerto Rico will now be subject to the 14 day quarantine.…
Cuomo says he will not ban Halloween
It’s time to order Halloween costumes and stock up on candy! New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced that he would not be banning trick or treating this year. The Governor said that when Halloween comes around, he will give New Yorker’s his advice and let everyone make a decision for themselves and their…
4 killed in wrong way driver crash on Southern State Parkway
New York State Police Troop L say a crash involving a wrong way driver on the Southern State Parkway, killed 4 people and injured 2 others, early Tuesday morning. Police say the wrong way driver was a 33 year old from Farmingdale who likely entered the parkway near exit 31 or 30 and traveled westbound…
Serious crash prompts closure of Southern State Parkway in Nassau County
Rush hour commuters saw big delays on Tuesday morning following a serious early morning crash on the Southern State Parkway. State Police say the fatal accident occurred just after 5am in the eastbound lanes of the Southern State Parkway between exit 29 and exit 30. As of 9:30am, eastbound traffic is still being detoured off…
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. …