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Jake’s 58 casino will reopen Sept. 9th
Casinos in New York will be allowed to reopen with public health restrictions such as reduced capacity and social distancing Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday. Cuomo set a reopening date of Wednesday, Sept. 9. Casinos can reopen at 25 percent capacity, they will have to require masks and social distancing, and must install advanced air…
Governor’s Comedy Club ask Governor Cuomo to let them reopen
Governor’s Comedy Club in Levittown held a rally Thursday to urge Governor Cuomo to consider its line of business in reopening plans. Supporters say comedy clubs should get the same reopening treatment as restaurants. Governor’s Comedy Club has set up a plexiglass encasement on its stage along with keeping table six feet apart. The club…
The Brooklyn Nets hired Steve Nash as their coach
NBA Hall of Fame Steve Nash has signed a four-year contract to become the next coach of the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets hired Steve Nash on Thursday,putting the Hall of Fame point guard in charge of the team that hopes to have Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving together next season (Photo AP Images)
Parks and beaches on Long Island will stay open through the month of September
Long Island and the rest of New York state are keeping beaches, parks, pools, campgrounds and other attractions open through the month of September. Lifeguards will also be kept on-duty through the end of the month. The decision was made due to summer activities being cut short by the pandemic. “We’re encouraging people to go…
Mets Hall of Famer Tom Seaver has died
Tom Seaver has died at his California home due to complications from COVID-19, Lyme disease, and dementia. Seaver won three Cy Young Awards with the Mets, winning 311 games in his career. The Hall of Famer was named to 12 All-Star Games and helped the Mets capture the 1969 World Series title. Seaver also pitched…
Firefighters responsible for the display of a Confederate flag have resigned
The Brookhaven Fire District’s Board of Commissioners says those responsible for the display of a Confederate flag on a district-owned truck have resigned. The board says it condemning the actions of those responsible, and that after they were immediately suspended, they resigned Wednesday. Gov. Cuomo and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone denounce the behavior. “I’m…
The Hempstead school district is delaying the start to the new school year
The School district unions say they reached a decision late Tuesday night to delay the opening of schools after officials learned of a number of concerns. Teachers Association President Nicole Brooks says poor ventilation is at the top of the list, along with an apparent lack of PPE and signage. District officials disputed that claim…
MTA Officials say a person was hit by a train east of Ronkonkoma Wednesday morning
The incident happened just before 3 a.m. on the LIRR tracks just west of the Waverly Avenue crossing in Holtsville. The MTA says the person was hit by a freight train. There is no word on the identity, or the condition of the person hit (Photo AP Images)
Nassau County is looking for a vendor for a school bus camera monitoring program
Nassau County is looking for a vendor for a school bus camera monitoring program to catch and ticket drivers who illegally pass stopped buses. The cameras would be attached to buses’ stop arms and record the license plates of vehicles that illegally pass buses when the stop arm is extended. The county would mail tickets…
A former Suffolk cop has filed a $30 million lawsuit against the county
The lawsuit filed Tuesday by Matthew Bjelobrk, a 22-year veteran of the Suffolk County Police Department seeks at least $30 million in compensatory and punitive damages. The complaint alleges the department and the county violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act and New York Human Rights Laws, Bjelobrk said he was denied opportunities because…
Islanders Lose to the Flyers 4 to 3 in Overtime
The Islanders lost to the Flyers 4 to 3 in overtime last night. They still lead the playoff series 3 games to 2. Game 6 Is Thursday at 7pm (Photo AP Images)
New York Adds Alaska, Montana to Quarantine List
New York state Alaska and Montana to its coronavirus travel advisory list, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Tuesday. Travelers coming to New York from a total of 30 hot spot states, as well as Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, are required to quarantine for 14 days, according to the advisory. The list includes…