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5 things to know about Memorial Day, including its evolution and controversies
By BEN FINLEY Associated PressNORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts on anything from mattresses to lawn mowers.But for people such as Manuel Castañeda Jr., the day is very…
Suffolk DA visits Heuermann’s home
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney visited the home of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann on Thursday. It was the fourth consecutive day that police have been at the house pulling out a variety of items. Many in the community still want to know why a second search is happening on the home,…
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, NCPD to Provide Public Safety Update Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
Blakeman will Also Encourage Residents to Observe County-Wide Moment of Silence FREEPORT, NY – Nassau County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman, representatives from the Nassau County Police Department and Fire Marshall’s Office will provide a public safety update ahead of Memorial Day weekend, including preparations being taken for Jones Beach Air Show. Blakeman will also encourage…
Bethpage Air Show Marks 20th Anniversary at Jones Beach
The annual Bethpage Air Show is this weekend at Jones Beach. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the air show.This show will take place on Saturday, May 25th, and Sunday, May 26th, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day.The event headliners will be the United States Navy Blue Angels.People can text ‘Airshow’ to…
Attorney General’s Office investigating Southern State Parkway crash
News 12 is reporting that the state Attorney General’s Office is investigating the Tuesday night crash on the Southern State Parkway in Islip that left one person dead.Police say a wrong-way driver was heading west in the eastbound lanes of the Southern State before their vehicle slammed into a motorcyclist.No reason has been given as…
Hunter Biden’s tax trial set for September as judge agrees to delay, with gun trial still in June
By STEFANIE DAZIO and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) — Hunter Biden is scheduled to stand trial on federal tax charges in September after a judge on Wednesday granted his request to delay the California trial that had been approaching next month.U.S. District Judge Mark C. Scarsi agreed during a hearing to push…
Home of suspected Gilgo Beach killer search for 3rd day
Police searched the Massapequa Park home of Rex Heuermann for the third day in a row on Wednesday.A command post for both state police and Suffolk police remain in front of the home.The home was originally searched 10 months ago when Heuermann was originally arrested.
Canoers rescued of Wading River
Suffolk County Police rescued four canoers in the Long Island Sound off of Wading River Tuesday night.The 4 men were in two canoes when they capsized and went overboard. All 4 were taken to the hospital for treatment of hypothermia.
School Vote 2024
Voting on School budgets and school boards were held yesterday. All of the school budgets that have finished counting votes have passed except for the Sachem and West Babylon school districts. They both failed to get the 60 percent supermajority needed to pass.
Testimony concludes in Donald Trump’s hush money trial without former president testifying
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, JAKE OFFENHARTZ, JILL COLVIN and COLLEEN LONG Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s hush money trial moved into a new phase Tuesday, drawing closer to the moment when the jury will begin deciding his fate after testimony concluded without the former president taking the stand in his own defense.“Your honor,…
Last Year Memorial Day Set Flight Records – Experts Share Travel Tips Ahead of Expected Busy Weekend
Carly Neil | Wealth of GeeksAgents from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened 2.74 million airport passengers the Friday before Memorial Day last year. May 26, 2023, was one of the busiest days for TSA that year and had the highest single-day volume of passengers since Thanksgiving in 2019.Many view Memorial Day as the unofficial…
Police return to Heuermann home for 2nd day
State police were at the Massapequa Park home of suspected Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann for a second day on Tuesday. Police were seen removing several boxes from the home, as well as items from the back of the home. It is not clear if the search is connected to the four women Heuermann is…