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PD: Man stabbed in Patchogue parking lot
Patchogue, NY- A 42-year-old year old Patchogue man suffered serious injuries early on Sunday morning, after police say he was stabbed in the chest. Officials say the victim was in the parking lot of 272 East Main Street when he was stabbed in the chest at approximately 3:20am. After the attack, police say the man…
Tax Day arrives in the U.S.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Americans wait until the last minute to file their taxes — and this year is no exception. Today is Tax Day, the federal deadline for individual tax filing and payments — which means the IRS will get tens of millions of last-minute filings both electronically and on paper. As of…
FDA investigates Lucky Charms cereal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating Lucky Charms cereal after dozens of customers complained of illness after eating it. The FDA has gotten more than 100 complaints about the cereal so far this year and says it “takes seriously any reports of possible adulteration of a food that may also…
Broadway theaters extend mask mandate through May 31
NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway theatergoers will have to keep their masks up through at least May 31, the Broadway League said Friday. The announcement comes as the United States deals with a COVID-19 surge, with cases rising nationally and in most states after a two-month decline. One policy change is that Broadway theaters will…
Islander legend Mike Bossy has died
East Farmingdale, NY- Islander legend and Hockey Hall of Famer, Mike Bossy has died at age 65.
Poll: Americans divided on teaching race, sexuality in school
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are deeply divided over how much children in K-12 schools should be taught about racism and sexuality. The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll suggests Americans are slightly leaning toward expanding — not cutting back — discussions of sex…
Health Officials urge precautions as COVID infections up 125% on Long Island
East Farmingdale, NY- Health Officials in New York State are urging residents to take infection precautions during the Spring holiday season.
Brooklyn subway attack suspect is jailed without bail
NEW YORK (AP) — The man charged in this week’s Brooklyn subway attack has been ordered held without bail, with prosecutors saying he terrified the “entire city.” Frank James appeared in federal court Thursday, a day after his arrest in an attack that left 10 people shot. Authorities say the 62-year-old unleashed smoke bombs and…
New Jersey to start recreational marijuana sales April 21
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Recreational marijuana sales in New Jersey for those 21 and older will begin April 21. That’s according to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy. The governor’s announcement in a tweet comes just three days after state regulators green lighted permits for seven facilities that already sell medical cannabis to begin retailing recreational marijuana.…
Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, sentenced to 12 years
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — Former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for bribery.
New York’s 1st marijuana growing licenses go to 52 farmers
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York approved 52 licenses that will allow hemp farmers to get a head start on growing marijuana for the state’s upcoming adult market. The state Cannabis Control Board approved the licenses under a new law that allows hemp cultivators to grow marijuana for the legal recreational market for two years.…
As COVID-19 rates increase, feds extends transit mask mandate
East Farmingdale, NY- The COVID-19 infection rate in New York State is up 50% from last week. The statewide hospitalization rate has also increased 29%. From New York State data released on Wednesday, 6,546 people tested positive statewide and 1,164 New Yorkers are currently hospitalized with COVID-19. Governor Kathy Hochul said Wednesday, “Those who are…