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Car parade pays tribute to victims of Stop & Shop shooting in West Hempstead
There was a car parade yesterday to pay tribute to victims of Stop & Shop shooting in West Hempstead last month. More than 100 cars participated in a parade alongside the store on Hempstead Turnpike. As tribute community members and store employees joined together and released paper lanterns. Police say the car parade lasted for…
How to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment on Long Island
This page is updated as new information becomes available. (East Farmingdale, NY)- COVID-19 vaccines are now available to all New York residents ages 16 and older. (Note- 16 & 17 year old’s will need need parental consent to get vaccinated. Only Pfizer is currently authorized for person’s ages 16 & 17.) All New Yorker’s currently eligible…
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to open everything by July 1st
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says he expects to see the city’s COVID-19 restrictions lifted and “fully reopen” by July 1. De Blasio said on MSNBC that the city will be ready for stores offices and theaters to open at full strength. He cited rising COVID-19 vaccination rates and…
Winds whip into the weekend
East Farmingdale, NY- A windy start for our weekend, the National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory, in effect from 10am Friday through 6am on Saturday. Sustained winds will average 25-35 miles per hour with gusts up to 60 miles per hour. Power outages are possible. To report an outage you can call PSEG Long…
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…