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2020 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is Cut in Oneonta, NY

2020 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is Cut in Oneonta, NY

(AP)- This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, a 75-foot tall Norway Spruce, is guided onto a 115-foot long trailer, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Oneonta, N.Y. The tree will be brought into New York City by flatbed truck and erected at Rockefeller Center on Saturday, Nov. 14th. Photo: (Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Tishman Speyer)

Southampton Town Board approves 2021 budget

Southampton Town Board approves 2021 budget

(Southampton, NY)-  The Southampton Town Board unanimously adopted the 2021 Budget and the 2021 – 2025 Capital Program and Capital Budget. In addition, the Board approved an amendment to the Capital Budget to include a project to upgrade filtration at one well site for the Hampton Bays Water District.  The 2021 Budget remains below the…

Southampton Town Police ask for feedback

Southampton Town Police ask for feedback

(Southampton, NY)-  The Town of Southampton Police Department, is looking to gain feedback from residents in a new survey.  The Community Law Enforcement Review Committee (CLERC) has posted a survey on the Town of Southampton website, www.southamptontownny.gov that asks participants to weigh in on the perception of the Town of Southampton Police Department. The survey…

Sag Harbor man found dead in Riverhead

Sag Harbor man found dead in Riverhead

(Riverhead, NY)-  A Sag Harbor man was murdered and found in his vehicle in Riverhead.  Suffolk Police say that on Wednesday night November 11, 2020, at approximately 7:40 p.m., Riverhead Police responded to a 911 call on Roanoke Avenue south of Green Tree Drive and discovered the body of 39-year-old Marco Grisales of Sag Harbor. …

Cops arrest two men for drag racing in Deer Park

Cops arrest two men for drag racing in Deer Park

(Deer Park, NY)-  Suffolk County Police arrested two men for drag racing in Deer Park.  Officials say, in response to numerous community complaints, First Precinct Officers conducted an undercover drag racing investigation at E. Industry Court and Saxwood Street. Officials say Officers observed a 2020 Honda Civic driven by Anthony Rodriguez racing a 2017 Honda…

Sully The Service Dog gets a statue in Smithtown

Sully The Service Dog gets a statue in Smithtown

(Smithtown, NY)-  Long Islander Sully The Service Dog, who notably served as a companion to the late President George H.W. Bush, returned to his hometown of Smithtown on Tuesday for the unveiling of a bronze statue in his likeness at America’s VetDogs.  The ceremony at America VetDogs Campus on Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown featured guests…

Newlyweds die on honeymoon, days after Long Island wedding

Newlyweds die on honeymoon, days after Long Island wedding

NEW YORK (AP) — Family members say a newly married couple from New York drowned on their honeymoon at a Caribbean resort. Corporate attorney Mohammad Malik and his bride, Dr. Noor Shah, were swimming near their Turks and Caicos Islands resort on Oct. 28 when they were pulled under by strong riptides. The groom’s father,…

Court approves sale of JC Penny to Simon Property Group

Court approves sale of JC Penny to Simon Property Group

CYBERSPACE (AP) — It’s a big step forward for J.C. Penney. A U.S. bankruptcy court has approved the sale of the 118-year-old retailer. The approval by the federal bankruptcy court in the Southern District of Texas would see Penney’s assets acquired by Brookfield Asset Management and Simon Property Group. Approval of the sale puts Penney…

Ulta Beauty to add shops inside Target stores

Ulta Beauty to add shops inside Target stores

(East Farmingdale, NY)-  Shopping at Target, is about to get a whole lot more beautiful.  Ulta Beauty announced a deal with Target to place Ulta shops, inside more than 100 Target stores nationwide by mid-2021. Target says customers will be able to get Ulta products at same day services including drive up. Read the full…

Steve Cohen talks about the future of the NY Mets

Steve Cohen talks about the future of the NY Mets

UNDATED (AP) — Steven Cohen promised splashes of cash Mets fans expect from his billions— within reason. In his first remarks since buying team team for a baseball record $2.42 billion, Cohen said he would be disappointed if the Mets don’t win the World Series within three to five years. He promised the Mets will act…

Hero Cop rescues dog from storm drain in Coram

Hero Cop rescues dog from storm drain in Coram

(Coram, NY)-  A heroic cop rescued a dog from a storm drain over the weekend in Coram.  Suffolk County Police say Emergency Service Officers responded to a 911 call on Argyle Ave in Coram Saturday, November 7 at approximately 11:30 a. m..  Police say the dog, a Yorkshire Terrier named Piper, had fallen into a…