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Two injured in early morning boat crash near Jones Beach
Two people were injured early Thursday morning when a boat ran aground in Point Lookout. Nassau Police say on August 20, 2020 at 2:45 a. m., a fishing boat with six people on board, ran aground near the Meadowbrook Parkway bridge at Jones Beach State Park. Police say the Marine Bureau and The U.S. Coast…
Cops: Patchogue man arrested after his car flew into a Suffolk County home
Suffolk County Police yesterday arrested a man after he drove his vehicle into a house in Medford and fled the scene. Officials say that Jose Argueta Garcia was driving a 2002 Honda at a high rate of speed when he lost control of the vehicle, which struck the second floor of a house on Bellport…
Child injured at East End nature trail
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Southampton Town Police are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the person or people who created hazardous conditions in the Sag Harbor nature trails in August. An unknown person or people are tying hunter green parachute chords across the trails in an attempt to deter dirt bikes and…
Cops say Nassau man threatened to shoot up a Jewish camp over social distancing
Nassau County police say an Inwood man threatened to shoot up a Long Island Jewish day camp over social distancing violations. According to Detectives, on Monday, August 17th, 2020, police were responding for a complaint regarding a violation of social distancing at Yeshiva Ketana of Long Island children’s camp after a call was made by defendant…
New York extends takeout and delivery of alcohol
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, on Tuesday announced that restaurants and bars can continue to sell takeout beer, wine and cocktails through September 4, 2020. Any alcohol purchased for takeout or delivery must be accompanied by food. Additionally, restaurants and bars can serve alcohol in expanded outdoor seating (when accompanied by food). Any establishments found violating…
Special enrollment period for NY health insurance extended
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, on Tuesday announced that the deadline for health insurance special enrollment has been extended to September 15, 2020. New Yorkers without health insurance can apply for coverage through the NY State of Health Plan Marketplace. (Photo: AP Images)
Dix Hills lawyer charged in lottery scheme
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York attorney who branded himself the “Lottery Lawyer” has been charged with swindling millions of dollars in winnings from his clients in a conspiracy that federal prosecutors say involved a former securities broker and a member of the Genovese crime family. An indictment unsealed Tuesday charges the attorney, Jason…
PSEG Long Island announces refund for some customers who lost food and medicine during Tropical Storm Isaias
PSEG Long Island announced Monday they will be offering a refund to customers who lost power for more than 72 hours during Tropical Storm Isaias. The utility company says it will reimburse residential customers up to $250 dollars. Customers have until September 16, 2020 to file a claim for reimbursement. More information is available here …
Cops look for suspect who harassed a teen at a Coram grocery store
Suffolk County Police are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who harassed a teenager at a Coram grocery store earlier this month. Officials say a man approached a 16-year-old female at Stop & Shop, located at 275 Middle Country Road, and brushed up against her and touched her hair while whispering in…
New York announces that gyms can reopen
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York has allowed indoor gyms to reopen across the state as soon as next week if they meet public health requirements. Those include inspections, mandatory mask wearing, a 33% occupancy limit and 6 feet between gym-goers. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday that all gyms that meet health and safety standards…
President Trump threatens to send feds to NYC
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is again threatening to send federal agents to New York City if local authorities don’t stop a surge of violence that has left seven people dead and more than 50 people shot since Friday. Trump, who’s running for re-election on a law-and-order agenda as a counterweight to the…
Valley Stream couple charged in alleged harassment toward black neighbor
Valley Stream, N.Y. (AP) — A white man and woman accused of harassing a Black woman who lives next door to them have been arrested. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said John McEneaney, 57, and Mindy Canarick, 53, were charged with misdemeanors in connection to the alleged treatment of their neighbor, Jennifer McLeggan, who…