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Firefighters responsible for the display of a Confederate flag have resigned
The Brookhaven Fire District’s Board of Commissioners says those responsible for the display of a Confederate flag on a district-owned truck have resigned. The board says it condemning the actions of those responsible, and that after they were immediately suspended, they resigned Wednesday. Gov. Cuomo and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone denounce the behavior. “I’m…
The Hempstead school district is delaying the start to the new school year
The School district unions say they reached a decision late Tuesday night to delay the opening of schools after officials learned of a number of concerns. Teachers Association President Nicole Brooks says poor ventilation is at the top of the list, along with an apparent lack of PPE and signage. District officials disputed that claim…
MTA Officials say a person was hit by a train east of Ronkonkoma Wednesday morning
The incident happened just before 3 a.m. on the LIRR tracks just west of the Waverly Avenue crossing in Holtsville. The MTA says the person was hit by a freight train. There is no word on the identity, or the condition of the person hit (Photo AP Images)
Nassau County is looking for a vendor for a school bus camera monitoring program
Nassau County is looking for a vendor for a school bus camera monitoring program to catch and ticket drivers who illegally pass stopped buses. The cameras would be attached to buses’ stop arms and record the license plates of vehicles that illegally pass buses when the stop arm is extended. The county would mail tickets…
A former Suffolk cop has filed a $30 million lawsuit against the county
The lawsuit filed Tuesday by Matthew Bjelobrk, a 22-year veteran of the Suffolk County Police Department seeks at least $30 million in compensatory and punitive damages. The complaint alleges the department and the county violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act and New York Human Rights Laws, Bjelobrk said he was denied opportunities because…
Islanders Lose to the Flyers 4 to 3 in Overtime
The Islanders lost to the Flyers 4 to 3 in overtime last night. They still lead the playoff series 3 games to 2. Game 6 Is Thursday at 7pm (Photo AP Images)
New York Adds Alaska, Montana to Quarantine List
New York state Alaska and Montana to its coronavirus travel advisory list, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Tuesday. Travelers coming to New York from a total of 30 hot spot states, as well as Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, are required to quarantine for 14 days, according to the advisory. The list includes…
Amazon has won FAA approval to deliver packages by drone
The Federal Aviation Administration has granted Amazon approval to deliver packages by drones. Amazon said that the approval is an “important step,” but added that it is still testing and flying the drones. It did not say when it expected drones to make deliveries to customers. (Photo: AP Images)
Billy Joel, Amy Schumer and Jerry Seinfeld are asking Congress for funding for music venues
Billy Joel, Amy Schumer and Jerry Seinfeld are asking Congress for funding for music venues impact by the coronavirus They join 600 other musicians and comedians in a letter to Congress requesting federal assistance for independent music venues. The move is in support of the National Independent Venue Association, which says without financial help 90%…
NYC To Delay Schools Reopening
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced he has reached an agreement with the teachers’ union to delay the start of the school year. The opening will be Sept. 21 instead of Sept. 10, de Blasio said Tuesday at a press conference. The teachers union had said they would consider striking if health and…
A grocery store in Roosevelt was operating as a secret nightclub
A grocery store in Roosevelt that was operating as a secret nightclub is now facing criminal charges after multiple violations were found during crackdowns over establishments ignoring social distancing guidelines Officials said they found that the store, which is not permitted to serve alcohol, was operating as a nightclub. There were 24 people inside drinking…
Altercation at a Brentwood park led to 4 arrests and 2 injured police officers
An altercation involving police at a Brentwood park led to 4 arrests and 2 injured police officers Officers from multiple precincts responded to Ross Memorial Park in Brentwood around 9 p.m. Sunday after receiving a 911 call about a large group in the park. Police say when officers got there, they found a crowd of…