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Police: Small plane crashes in East Hampton, killing pilot
EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — A small plane crashed in the Hamptons on Thursday, killing the pilot, police said. East Hampton Town Police said the aircraft went down at about 12:30 p.m. at the edge of Three Mile Harbor, about 90 miles (145 km) east of New York City. The Federal Aviation Administration described the…
Psych exam set for NYC man charged with killing EMS officer
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge ordered a psychiatric examination Thursday for a man charged with fatally stabbing an emergency services officer, and the man’s lawyer said his client has had mental health problems for four years. Arraigned by video from Bellevue Hospital, Peter Zisopoulos initially said he didn’t consent to the remote proceeding, but…
MLB wrapped up the regular season on Wednesday
The Mets beat the Washington Nationals 9 to 2 The Mets Finished the regular season with 101 wins, Jeff McNeil won the NL batting title and Pete Alonso led the National League in RBIs, the Mets start the playoffs on Friday against the San Diego Padres The Yankees lost to the Texas Rangers 4-2 The…
Elmont high school principal set to return to job
Kevin Dougherty the Elmont high school principal whose leave of absence at the start of the school year sparked a student protest on the first day of school — and incited community uproar — will return to his position next week, though it’s still not clear what sparked his absence in the first place. The…
Thousands attend Russo funeral
Close to 5,000 family members, friends and first responders were at the Tilles Center in Brookville Wednesday for the funeral for FDNY paramedic Alison Russo. Russo was posthumously promoted to the rank of FDNY captain at the service. The 24-year veteran Russo, was stabbed and killed in an unprovoked attack last Thursday in Astoria, Queens.…
Funeral today for Alison Russo
Mourners gather for a second day yesterday at Abbey funeral home in Commack to remember the life of FDNY paramedic Alison Russo. Russo, 61, who had worked as an FDNY paramedic for 24 years, was stabbed multiple times Thursday afternoon in the Astoria section of Queens — around the corner from Station 49, where she…
Suspect arrested for 2020 shooting
Suffolk County police say the man who shot and killed a Bay Shore resident in August 2020 has been arrested and charged Basheer Vinson of Flatbush, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder on Tuesday. In August of 2020,Vinson allegedly shoot two men, One died at the scene the other suffered minor injuries. After an…
Yankees star Judge hits 62nd homer to break Maris’ AL record
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Aaron Judge took a smooth, mighty swing, then broke into a big smile as he trotted around the bases. Heading home, his teammates backed away, letting him touch the plate alone. At last, the New York Yankees slugger had the American League home run record all to himself. Judge hit his…
Islanders agree to terms with Barzal on 8-year extension
(AP) Mathew Barzal has agreed to terms with the New York Islanders on an eight-year extension, a move that keeps the franchise’s top forward under contract for the balance of his prim The deal is worth $73.2 million with an annual salary cap hit of $9.15 million, according to a person with knowledge of the…
Long Island Rail Road third track project completed
Gov. Hochul and MTA officials announced the completion of the Long Island Rail Road third track project yesterday.The new 9.8-mile track runs from Floral Park to Hicksville — giving the railroad more operational flexibility. The LIRR says the added capacity will allow them to boost service on its Main Line, and to more quickly recover…
Mineola courthouse evacuated Monday
The Nassau County Courthouse on Old Country Road in Mineola was evacuated late Monday after a letter was opened inside the building containing “possibly hazardous material,” according to a law enforcement official The courthouse was cleared around 4:30 p.m. as a precaution after the letter was opened. Around half a dozen people were reportedly being…
Biden tells Puerto Ricans he’s ‘committed to this island’
PONCE, Puerto Rico (AP) — President Joe Biden promised to “rebuild it all” while visiting Puerto Rico on Monday, as tens of thousands of people remain without power two weeks after Hurricane Fiona struck and residents worry that Washington’s dedication to their recovery could prove fleeting. “I’m committed to this island,” he said after receiving…