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MTA restoring express train service on the Long Island Rail Road
The MTA is restoring express train service on the Long Island Rail Road with three new morning and three new evening rush hour express trains into Penn Station for commuters on the North Shore. Thousands of people complained to the transit agency and elected officials after the MTA said it was eliminating express train service…
Yanks clinch AL East
TORONTO (AP) — Aaron Judge walked four times and stayed at 60 home runs, one shy of Roger Maris’ American League record, as the New York Yankees clinched the AL East title by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 Tuesday night. The Yankees celebrated their 20th division championship, tied for second-most with the Dodgers behind…
Hurricane Ian nears Florida coast, threatening floods, winds
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Florida residents rushed to board up their homes, stash precious belongings on upper floors and flee from oncoming Hurricane Ian, fearing the monstrous storm that knocked out power to all of Cuba and its 11 million people would slam into their state’s west coast with catastrophic winds and flooding on…
Aldi opening 4 more stores on LI
Aldi will be opening 4 more stores on LI by end of 2023 The grocer plans to open stores locations in Carle Place, Central Islip, Hempstead and Rocky Point by the end of next year. The additions will bring Aldi’s Long Island total to 14. (AP PHOTO)
Hempstead landlord charged with criminally negligent homicide
Daryle McClenic the landlord of the Hempstead home that caught fire Monday morning is facing charges of negligence after one of his tenants died and another two were injured. Authorities say that a female victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while a male victim was taken to a hospital for treatment to burns sustained…
NWS confirms tornado in Mattituck
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Mattituck on Sunday night. The NWS spent yesterday surveying the damage before making their determination. The destruction is about 1 mile wide stretching from Love Lane to Sound Avenue. The storm ripped down trees, limbs and power lines throughout the area. (photo public…
Long Island landmark reopens this weekend
Thomas’s Ham and Eggery Diner in Carle Place is set to reopen its doors this weekend. The Long Island landmark was badly damaged by a fire earlier in September. The owner told News 12 that the restaurant passed its electric and health inspections. It will welcome customers back on Oct. 1.
Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Cuba en route to Florida
HAVANA (AP) — Hurricane Ian made landfall early Tuesday in western Cuba, lashing the island with rain and winds as it barreled north toward the Florida coast The U.S. National Hurricane Center said in a 4:30 a.m. EDT (0830 GMT) update that Ian hit Cuba as a Category 3 storm as it continued to strengthen,…
Giants lose to the Cowboys
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants took it on the chin against the Dallas Cowboys. Dropping a hard-fought 23-16 decision to the rival Cowboys on Monday night to lose for the first time under new coach Brian Daboll hurt. What was worse came at the end of the game. Wide receiver Sterling…
More than 150 firefighters respond to a house fire in Laurel Hollow
A house fire in Laurel Hollow needed more than 150 firefighters to put it out Sunday afternoon. Several fire departments, including Sea Cliff, Roslyn and Glenwood along with 12 others, responded with over 150 members to put out the fire. Everyone inside the home was able to escape with no injuries. Two firefighters were treated…
National Hurricane Center watching Ian
The National Hurricane Center’s says Tropical Storm Ian could be a major hurricane that could hit Florida by the end of the week. Ian has had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph, According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Ian is expected to rapidly strengthen and become a major hurricane Monday as it nears western…
Mistakes, struggles stymie Jets in deflating loss to Bengals
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — It took just one week for all those positive vibes to turn into frustration — again — for the New York Jets. The offense struggled, the defense couldn’t make crucial stops and veteran players made key mistakes in a 27-12 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. “It just wasn’t…