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Suffolk postpone county civil services exams due to cyber-attack
Suffolk officials had to postpone county civil services exams scheduled this weekend, after hackers infiltrated the county’s computer systems that disrupted operations for more than two weeks. A message posted on the county’s temporary website Friday said the exams would be postponed because of the cyber-attack. All candidates will be notified of any rescheduled dates.…
Judge falls just short of 61, Yanks clinch playoff berth
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge turned around a fastball in the ninth inning, and the already-standing crowd of 43,123 at Yankee Stadium erupted in noise, wondering, hoping he had hit a record-tying 61st home run and clinched a playoff berth with one mighty swing. Seconds later, groans arose in unison. Kiké Hernández made the…
Camp closed in Brookville due to zoning
Camp Jacobson, which is owned and operated by the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center, must cease its operations, according to the village of Brookville During the court battle the village brought up neighbor complaints about noise and traffic and that the operation of the summer camp at its location was in violation of the Village’s…
Bouncer accused in the deadly Holbrook bar beating has charges upgraded to manslaughter
Charges against the bouncer accused in the deadly Holbrook bar beating have been upgraded to manslaughter David Cruz remains free after posting bond, despite charges against him being upgraded from assault to manslaughter. On Aug. 21, Cruz was working as a bouncer at Tailgaters in Holbrook when he and 32-year-old Jake Scott got into an…
Judge stuck at 60 HRs as Yankees rout Pirates 14-2
NEW YORK (AP) — A sellout crowd of 46,175 groaned as Aaron Judge left the batter’s box in the first and fifth innings. “Fans packed it out to see us win a ballgame and see some homers,” he said with a widening smile and a twinkle in his eyes, “so I think I got to…
NY AG files fraud suit against former president Donald Trump
The New York Attorney General’s Office has filed a fraud suit against former president Donald Trump and his children Donald Jr., Eric and Ivanka. The suit alleges more than 200 instances of fraud over the course of a decade to obtain more favorable loan terms and tax benefits. The AG’s office is referring some of…
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…