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Giulani says feds search was unnecessary
NEW YORK (AP) — Rudy Giuliani sought to discredit the federal investigation into his dealings in Ukraine a day after agents raided his home and office. Giuliani said the 6 a.m. search was unnecessary because he offered for two years to provide federal prosecutors his electronic devices and to “talk it over with them.” The…
Cuomo says he’s looking at “legal options” over Census results
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — There’s no easy path for New York to win a fight with the U.S. Census over its loss of a Congressional seat, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday he’s looking at “legal options” to challenge his state’s apparently narrow loss. New York’s governor didn’t spell out what legal actions he is…
New York Jets selected Zach Wilson in the NFL draft
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets selected BYU quarterback Zach Wilson with the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft. Wilson had been linked to the Jets for the last few months and New York made him the newest face of a frustrated franchise that has gone 10 seasons without making the…
Brookhaven Highway department hosting a Child Safety Seat Check
Holtsville, NY – The Town of Brookhaven Highway Department is hosting a Child Safety Seat Check on Friday, May 14 from 3-7pm at the Miller Place Fire Department. Suffolk County Sheriff’s office along with certified technicians from the Brookhaven Highway Department will inspect car seats. Reservations are required, call 631-363-3770. Social distancing guidelines will be enforced. …
Town of Brookhaven reopening Safety Town for 2 upcoming events
Holtsville, NY- The Town of Brookhaven Highway Department will be reopening Safety Town at the Holtsville Wildlife and Ecology Center for two upcoming events. Registration in advance is required. Safety Town is located at 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville, NY. Saturday, May 22, The Bicycle Rodeo- The event encourages children to learn how to safely…
PD: Suffolk man arrested after scamming investors out of more than $700k
Shirley, NY- Suffolk County Police say a Rocky Point man scammed over a dozen investors out of more than a half a million dollars. According to detectives, over the past year and a half, Matthew Gallagher, 37, of 6 Rosewood Road, defrauded more than 16 victims out of over $700,000. Police say Gallagher, used various…
16+ can now walk-in for a COVID-19 vaccine
East Farmingdale, NY- New Yorker’s ages 16 and over can now walk-in for a COVID-19 vaccine at any New York State run mass vaccination site. State run COVID-19 vaccination sites on Long Island include; SUNY Old Westbury in Old Westbury, Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, Stony Brook University Southampton Campus in Southampton, Suffolk County…
Federal agents raided Rudy Giuliani’s home and office
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal agents raided Rudy Giuliani’s Manhattan home and office yesterday. Authorities seized computers and cellphones in a major escalation of the Justice Department’s investigation into the business dealings of former President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer. Giuliani, the 76-year-old former New York City mayor once celebrated for his leadership after 9/11, has…
State lawmakers repeal Cuomo executive order requiring bar patrons to order food with drinks
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New Yorkers will no longer have to buy a jelly sandwich, chips or other snack with their beer under an executive order that state lawmakers have repealed. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order last summer requiring food to be sold with alcoholic beverages at bars and restaurants. At the time,…
Over 130lbs of prescription drugs collected during National Drug Take Back
Southampton, NY- Officials in Southampton say they collected over 130 pounds of unwanted, unused and expired medications over the weekend. The Southampton Town Police and the Southampton Town Police Explorers participated in the DEA National Drug Take Back event on Saturday, April 24th. If you missed the event but have medications you need to dispose…
Former New York AG Schneiderman agrees to surrender law license
NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has agreed to surrender his law license for a year, the latest fallout from allegations of physical abuse toward women that led to his resignation in 2018. A New York court Tuesday approved the agreement between Schneiderman and the state’s Attorney Grievance Committee, which…
CDC: Fully vaccinated people can go without masks outdoors
NEW YORK (AP) — Got your shots? Get out there! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has eased its guidelines on wearing masks outdoors, saying fully vaccinated Americans don’t need to cover their faces anymore — unless they’re in a big crowd of strangers. Further, the CDC says those who are unvaccinated can also…