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Long Beach school threat believed to be a hoax
Officials say a threat made against Long Beach High School Thursday afternoon, which prompted a districtwide “lockout” is believed to be a hoax. Law enforcement informed the school district that they had received a 911 call from a California phone number and the caller had threatening the high school with an AR-15 style gun. Police…
Blakeman to Announce Inaugural “516 Day”
Blakeman to Announce Inaugural “516 Day”, A County-Wide Celebration of Local Businesses and Community Pride Oyster Bay, NY: County Executive Blakeman is proud to announce 516 Day, a new annual event celebrating local pride, community connection, and small business support. 516 Day will feature one-day-only promotions from dozens of Nassau-based businesses. Residents and visitors are…
Green Acres Mall renovation starts next week
Next week demolition will begin at Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream as part of its estimated $130 million redevelopment. The planned renovations include adding a ShopRite, entertainment venues, more restaurants and landscaped open spaces, with the aim of drawing higher-end tenants to the property. Work is expected to finish in the fall of…
EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
By MICHAEL PHILLIS Associated PressThe Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some “forever chemicals” in drinking water that were finalized last year, while maintaining standards for two common ones.The Biden administration set the first federal drinking water limits for PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, finding they increased the…
Boater rescued in Long Beach
The City of Long Beach Fire Department rescued an injured fisherman from a boat in Long Beach Tuesday afternoon. The victims boat ran aground and rescue crews sent a boat and Jet Ski to reach the fisherman, who was then taken to a hospital. His condition is unknown.
The John C. Dunphy Private Foundation, Inc. Donates $100,000to Friends of Connetquot for Red Trail ADA Walkway – Phase 1
Media AdvisoryThe John C. Dunphy Private Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce a $100,000 donation to the Friends ofConnetquot in support of their Red Trail ADA Walkway – Phase 1. This transformative project will create awheelchair-accessible pathway through Connetquot River State Park Preserve, enhancing access andinclusion for visitors of all abilities.The donation will directly fund…
Schumer is vowing to hold up Justice Department nominees for answers about luxury plane from Qatar
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday that he will hold up all Justice Department nominations on the Senate floor until he gets more answers about the free Air Force One replacement that President Donald Trump says would be donated by Qatar.Trump said this week that he wants to accept the $400…
Local officials speak out against election law
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine were joined by officials from across Long Island in Farmingdale to opposition the even-year elections law. The purpose of the law was to increase voter participation in local elections, which are almost always held in odd-numbered years and see significantly lower turnout. Opponents say…
Hochul asked Trump officials to lift stop-work order on Empire Wind
Gov Hochul says she has tried to persuade Trump officials to lift the stop-work order on the partially completed Empire Wind offshore wind project, but has not had any response. Equinor the company behind the project says it has 11 vessels and hundreds of workers at the ready to start the work, but added that…
MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them Hall of Fame eligible
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson were reinstated by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday, making both eligible for the sport’s Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals.Rose’s permanent ban was lifted eight months after his death and came a day before the Cincinnati Reds will…
Knicks take a 3-1 lead over the Celtics with a 121-113 victory as Tatum is injured in final minutes
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks had just taken control of the game with another fourth-quarter kick when Jayson Tatum fell to the court with a potentially severe right leg injury.The specifics of Tatum’s injury are uncertain but the situation in the Eastern Conference semifinals is clear.The Knicks need one…
Nassau DA wants to end ‘cashless bail’ for some animal abuse cases
Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly wants to end cashless bail in some animal abuse cases giving judges more power in punishing the most brutal offenders of crimes against animals. Under current New York State law, prosecutors cannot ask for bail in animal cruelty cases. Donnelly argues that giving judges the discretion to set bail…