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Plane that took off from MacArthur Airport violates no-fly zone restriction at UN
The FAA says a plane that took off from MacArthur Airport violated a no-fly zone restriction that was in place in New York City due to President Joe Biden’s visit to the United Nations. An F-15 fighter jet intercepted the civilian aircraft as it was entering restricted airspace. NORAD says it tried to communicate with…
Aaron Judge hits 60th homer, within 1 of Maris’ AL record
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his 60th home run Tuesday night, matching Babe Ruth and moving within one of Roger Maris’ American League season record. The New York Yankees slugger drove a 3-1 sinker from Pittsburgh’s Wil Crowe 430 feet to the left field seats leading off the ninth inning. Judge’s third home…
The Third Annual Commack Day At Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve is on Saturday, September 24th
Commack, NY – August 2022 – Saturday, September 24th, with a rain date of Sunday, September 25th,will be a day dedicated to celebrating the community of Commack at Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve andsupporting a great cause. The Third Annual Commack Day will be held from 11 am to 5 pm featuring livemusic, food, beverages, and…
NYC ending vaccine mandate for private employers on Nov. 1
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City will lift its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private-sector employers on Nov. 1, Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday in another sign of the city’s gradual return to pre-pandemic norms. The city began requiring almost all private businesses to ban unvaccinated employees from the workplace in December 2021, just as…
Two fishermen rescued from Long Island Sound
Suffolk County police marine officers rescued 2 men who were fishing and went overboard off of Shoreham Beach Monday night. The two brothers from Brooklyn were on a six-foot inflatable raft that was hit with a strong wave, knocking them overboard A police helicopter was able to spot the two men. Police say the men,…
MTA announces increased police patrols on LIRR, Metro-North trains amid rise in crime
The MTA announced extra police patrols are coming to Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North trains due to a rise in crime. Starting in January, around 60 officers will ride LIRR and Metro-North trains into the city during the early rush and then making the return trip during the evening. According to the MTA, through…
Mets clinch
MILWAUKEE (AP) — For the New York Mets, a playoff spot was certainly worth celebrating. Even if they still have bigger goals on the table in the middle of a heated pennant race. Max Scherzer was pulled from his 200th win with a perfect game intact, and the Mets clinched their first trip to the…
Long Island Cares sees increase in number of people in need of food
Long Island Cares says it has seen a 90% increase in the number of people in need of food in the last year. Officials say many people are relying on their pantries to stay afloat and many of thosein need are employed and still can’t find a way to make ends meet do to inflation.…
Police say a Valley Stream man threatened woman with shotgun
A Valley Stream man was arrested for threatening a woman at gunpoint. Police say the suspect was involved in an argument with a woman at a home on Sunday and then threatened her with a shotgun. Detectives later found an illegal ghost gun and an illegal assault rifle in the home.
Queen Elizabeth II mourned by Britain and world at funeral
LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom and the world bade farewell to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday with a state funeral that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds in the streets of London and at Windsor Castle — to honor a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age. In a…
Giants 2-0 for 1st time in 6 years, beat Panthers 19-16
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With Brian Daboll as their coach, the New York Giants are doing something they haven’t done for more than five years: They’re finding ways to win consistently. Graham Gano kicked a 56-yard field goal with 3:34 to play, and the Giants ignored being booed off the field at halftime and…
Flacco rallies Jets to stunning 31-30 comeback over Browns
CLEVELAND (AP) — Everything was stacked against the New York Jets. The clock wasn’t in their favor, and Cleveland’s frothing home crowd was making things harder. The Jets had Joe Flacco. And that was enough. Flacco fired a 15-yard touchdown pass to rookie Garrett Wilson with 22 seconds left as the Jets rallied for an improbable 31-30…