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Police offering reward to find hit-and-run driver
Police are offering a reward of u p to $5,000 to find the hit-and-run driver who fatally struck a 13-year-old in Coram last week Tyler Phillips and his sister were hit over as they walked along Granny Road. Tyler pushed his sister out of the way and endured the brunt of the crash, he taken…
Astros edge Yankees 3-2, lead ALCS 2-0
HOUSTON (AP) — Alex Bregman, Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros are off to a perfect start this postseason. Taking the formula that won them 106 games in the regular season — strong pitching and hitting home runs — the Astros kept rolling against the New York Yankees. Bregman connected for an early three-run homer,…
Verlander Ks 11 to lead Astros over Yankees 4-2 in ALCS
HOUSTON (AP) — When Justin Verlander was laboring and needed 45 pitches to get through two innings, Astros manager Dusty Baker was worried he’d have to go to his bullpen early. Instead, the veteran ace buckled down and found a groove, striking out 11 in six strong innings to lead Houston over the New York…
Four men arrested for selling drugs at stores in Bay Shore and West Islip
Four men have been arrested for selling drugs, some disguised as candy bars, at stores in Bay Shore and West Islip. Police executed search at the stores following community complaints. During the search, police say they seized large quantities concentrated cannabis, marijuana and cocaine. Additionally, detectives discovered narcotics packaged as name-brand candy bars and marketed…
COVID-19 positivity rates above 20% in parts of Manhattan
The COVID-19 positivity rates are back above 20% in parts of Manhattan. The rolling seven-day positivity rate in the Hell’s Kitchen area of Manhattan is up to 22.5%, according to city data released Wednesday, the highest rate in New York City. Citywide, the seven-day average of new daily confirmed cases has held steady around 2,000…
New Hyde Park man sentenced to six to 12 years in prison for crash that injured a Nassau police officer
Keith Dillion of New Hyde Park was sentenced to six to 12 years in prison for a New Year’s Day crash in 2018 that seriously injured a Nassau police officer. Dillion pleaded guilty in 2019 to aggravated driving while intoxicated and other charges. His previous sentencing was overturned by an appellate court, and the new…
Bellone proposes $3.7 billion budget for Suffolk County
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has proposed a $3.7 billion budget for 2023 that includes $8 million in new cybersecurity spending, and funding to hire 200 new police officers The plan raises spending by about 1.5% over the 2022 budget to $3.74 billion. The spending plan requires approval by the Suffolk County Legislature. (AP Photo/Richard…
More than 300 animals found in Miller Place home
A Miller Place home has been condemned and its owner arrested after more than 300 animals and 100,000 roaches were allegedly found on her property. Firefighters were called to the home and found 118 rabbits, 150 birds, and several other types of animals. Authorities say the air was so noxious in the house no one…
Stanton, Judge bash Yanks to 5-1 win, into ALCS vs Astros
NEW YORK (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge staggered Cleveland with early homers, and the New York Yankees rocked past the Guardians 5-1 Tuesday in the decisive Game 5 of their AL Division Series, setting up another rematch with Houston for the pennant. With two on and two outs in the ninth and ace…
Biden to release 15M barrels from oil reserve, more possible
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve Wednesday as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations, and he will say more oil sales are possible this winter, as his administration rushes to be seen as pulling…
Guardians-Yankees rained out, to play ALDS Game 5 on Tuesday
NEW YORK (AP) — After fans waited through a 2 1/2-hour rain delay, Major League Baseball postponed the decisive Game 5 of the AL Division Series between Cleveland and New York — and the Yankees announced Nestor Cortes will start on short rest Tuesday against the Guardians. Cleveland was expected to stay with Aaron Civale…
New operators of Sun Vet Mall have submitted plans to redevelop it as a shopping center
The Blumenfeld Development Group, who are the new operators of Sun Vet Mall in Holbrook have submitted plans to the town of Islip to redevelop the long-struggling mall as a shopping center. The Syosset-based company’s proposal includes demolishing sections of the mall, which would be reduced in size by 42%. Public hearings must be scheduled…