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One Person Shot near LIRR in Long Beach
One person shot near Long Beach LIRR train station The crowd became so large on the beach that the Long Beach Police Department had to call in Nassau County police for assistance at around 6 p.m. in the interest of safety. The crowd became so large on the beach that the Long Beach Police Department…
Skeletal Remains Found at Woodbury Apartment Complex
Nassau County police are investigating the discovery of skeletal remains at a construction site at a Woodbury apartment complex. About 4 p.m., Monday, officers responded to a 911 call for possible human remains at a construction site at Eagle Rock Apartments, at 92 Fairhaven Blvd. “Upon officers’ arrival they noticed skeletal remains while digging into…
LI Shooting Club Links Rex Heuermann
A shooting club helped police in the Gilgo Beach murders investigation. Peconic River Sportsman’s Club provided evidence to detectives that is believed to place Rex Heuermann near an area in Manorville where partial remains were found at a time when one of the victims disappeared. The club said he was not a member, and never…
Digital NY Driver’s Licenses
The governor has announced the launch of the New York Mobile ID Officials say it’s a secure, digital way to present your driver’s license, learner’s permit or non-driver ID. Here’s how you can get New York Mobile ID: Currently, the New York Mobile ID is accepted at select TSA terminals at participating airports throughout the country. It can…
US chases more cricket glory at Eisenhower Park
WESTBURY, N.Y. (AP) — At age 18, Saurabh Netravalkar’s ambition was to play at the highest level for India. That never happened but at 32 he’s got a chance to bowl against his country of birth at the Twenty20 World Cup. The left-arm United States pacer will be watched nervously by a billion cricket fans…
Dog fight! Joey Chestnut out of July 4 hot dog eating contest due to deal with rival brand
By CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — America’s perennial hot dog swallowing champion won’t compete in this year’s Independence Day competition due to a contract dispute, organizers said Tuesday.Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, 40, has been competing since 2005 and hasn’t lost since 2015. At last year’s Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest…
JetBlue to Offer Flights from MacArthur Airport
JetBlue has announced it will begin nonstop flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Florida.Beginning in October, JetBlue will operate daily service between to Orlando and four-time a week service to Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach.
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, is convicted of all 3 felonies in federal gun trial
By RANDALL CHASE, CLAUDIA LAUER, MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, COLLEEN LONG and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated PressWILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Hunter Biden was convicted Tuesday of all three felony charges related to the purchase of a revolver in 2018 when, prosecutors argued, the president’s son lied on a mandatory gun-purchase form by saying he was not illegally…
Nassau Legislature Rules Committee passes trans women ban
Nassau Legislature Rules Committee has passes bill that would ban trans women from female sports at county facilities.The bill is similar to an executive order signed by County Executive Bruce Blakeman, which was struck down in May by a New York Supreme Court judge.Nassau County Democrats said they believe the law is illegal and shouldn’t…
New York State Education Department propose plan to remove Regents exams
The New York State Education Department has proposed a plan to remove Regents exams as a requirement to graduate from high school. Under the new plan, the Regents will remain an option for students, but it would no longer be a required to graduate. The plan will be presented to the State Board of Regents…
Alzheimer’s drug that can slow disease gets backing from FDA advisers
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — A closely watched Alzheimer’s drug from Eli Lilly won the backing of federal health advisers on Monday, setting the stage for the treatment’s expected approval for people with mild dementia caused by the brain-robbing disease.Food and Drug Administration advisers voted unanimously that the drug’s ability to slow…
Jurors in Hunter Biden’s gun trial begin deliberating whether he’s guilty of federal firearm charges
By CLAUDIA LAUER, MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, RANDALL CHASE and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated PressWILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Jurors in Hunter Biden’s gun trial began deliberating Monday whether the president’s son is guilty of federal firearms charges over a revolver he bought in 2018 when prosecutors say he was addicted to crack cocaine.He’s charged with three felonies…