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NY Lawmakers investigate grounds to impeach Gov. Cuomo
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Lawmakers on the New York Assembly’s Judiciary Committee say they will issue subpoenas to compel documents from witnesses for a months-long probe whether there are grounds to impeach Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Speaking Wednesday at a legislative committee meeting, Assembly Judiciary Committee Chair Charles Lavine said the committee will issue subpoenas to…
Bill Cosby has been freed from prison
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bill Cosby has been freed from prison after Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned his sexual assault conviction. It is a stunning reversal of fortune for the comedian once known as “America’s Dad.” The state Supreme Court said Wednesday that the prosecutor who brought the case was bound by his predecessor’s agreement not to…
Prosecutors expected to announce charges against Trump Organization today
UNDATED (AP) — Multiple news outlets say Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg surrendered to authorities ahead of expected charges against him and former President Donald Trump’s company. Weisselberg was seen walking into the the courthouse in lower Manhattan around 6:20 a.m. with his lawyer. New York prosecutors are expected to announce the first criminal indictment…
Bicyclist killed in crash with Motorcycle
Copiague, NY- A bicyclist was killed Tuesday night in a collision with a motorcycle in Copiague. Officials say Pedro Espinal-Estevez, 53, of Copiague, was riding his bicycle westbound crossing Great Neck Road when he was struck at approximately 9:25pm by a 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, Steven Kay, 34, of North Babylon, was…
Opioid makers, distributors go on trial on Long Island
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — A landmark trial targeting multiple opioid manufacturers and distributors opened Tuesday with lawyers for the government accusing the companies of bringing death and destruction to communities. The case bought by Suffolk and Nassau counties and state Attorney General Letitia James is part of a slew of litigation over an epidemic…
Heatwave continues forecasters say relief is in sight
East Farmingdale, NY- For the third straight day a Heat Advisory in effect for most of Long Island. Nassau County and the majority of Suffolk County will see high temperatures on Wednesday in the 90’s with high humidity levels. Cooling centers will be open Wednesday across Nassau County. Forecasters say relief from the heat should…
Virtual job fairs today & tomorrow in Suffolk County
East Farmingdale, NY- The Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center is hosting virtual employment events this week to assist residents in job searches. Virtual Job Fair, Wednesday, June 30th from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Representatives from Long Island companies will explain their employment opportunities, how to apply and answer questions job…
Residents evacuated overnight after crash and gas leak
Bethpage, NY- Several residents in Bethpage were evacuated from their homes in the middle of the night, after a nearby car crash caused a gas leak. Officials in Nassau County say a police officer from the Eighth Precinct on patrol discovered an accident involving a vehicle into a utility pole at the intersections of Central…
Health Officials warn the Delta variant of COVID-19 is spreading in NYC
East Farmingdale, NY- Health officials in New York City say the Delta variant of the coronavirus has now been found in almost 25% of all new COVID-19 cases. The Delta variant of COVID-19 is said to be more contagious than other strains. NYC Health Officials are urging New Yorker’s to get vaccinated. Meantime, in Los…
Coast Guard rescued 3 people off the coast of Montauk
UNDATED (AP) — Three fisherman whose commercial vessel started taking on water and sinking were rescued from the waters off Long Island by a Coast Guard helicopter. The Coast Guard says the men were about 72 nautical miles southeast of Montauk, New York, when they made an emergency call around 9:30 p.m. Sunday. The Coast…
60 years later, woman finally gets the chance to be a ‘bat girl’
NEW YORK (AP) — In 1961, Gwen Goldman asked to be a bat girl for the New York Yankees, but was turned down because of her gender. Now, 60 years later, she has gotten her wish. Goldman, now 70, took the field at Yankee Stadium last night. Her game as a bat girl came after…
PD: Intoxicated man crashed his watercraft into a child at Jones Beach
Wantagh, NY- A Bronx man was arrested over the weekend after police say he was intoxicated when he crashed his personal watercraft into a child, who was swimming in the water at Jones Beach. On Saturday, at approximately 7:29pm, Nassau County Police say an 8-year-old child swimming in the water at Field 10, was struck…