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Human remains found at Sunken Meadow State Park
State police say male human remains were found at Sunken Meadow State Park Monday afternoon.New York State Police were called to the park in Smithtown around 1 p.m.Further information on the remains is pending examination by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s office.State police are asking any witnesses or anyone with information to call 631-756-3300. (AP…
Poll finds most Long Islanders will not get the updated COVID-19 vaccine
A new poll by Mount Sinai South Nassau finds that most Long Islanders will not get the updated COVID-19 vaccine.The survey of 600 people from Long Island and New York City showed that only 39 percent are -planning to get the updated shot.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved the updated vaccine last month…
Parents cautioned to inspect kids’ Halloween treats as hospitalizations for accidental cannabis ingestion rises
Public health officials are raising concerns that children could mistakenly ingest edible marijuana in their Halloween candy, as a rising number of kids are being hospitalized across Long Island and the country due to accidental pot consumption. Many marijuana edibles have packaging resembling brand-name candy, creating the possibility that children could be given the wrong…
FDA warns consumers not to purchase or use certain eye drops from several major brands due to risk of eye infection
[10/30/2023] FDA is updating the list of over-the-counter eye drop products consumers should not purchase or use to include Equate Hydration PF Lubricant Eye Drop 10 mL sold by Walmart in stores and online. Walmart is removing the product from their store shelves and website. [10/27/2023] FDA is warning consumers not to purchase and to immediately stop using 26 over-the-counter…
Manhasset man pointed gun at 6-year-old
A Manhasset man is accused of pointing a gun at a 6-year-old boy who mistakenly left a bag of candy on his doorstep.Shortly before 7:30 p.m. Saturday, police say a mother was driving her kids to dropped off a goody bag off at her friend’s house.They realized the address may have been incorrect. When the…
North Bellmore man was arrested for punching an officer in the face at Restaurant
Police were called to a Franklin Square Chinese restaurant Saturday when A North Bellmore man refused to pay his bill. When the police arrived, the man punched one of the responding officers in the face.A scuffle ensued after the punch; the suspect was subdued and arrested.The officer was treated at an area hospital, and the…
Jets stun Giants late and earn ugly 13-10 overtime win
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — For nearly 60 minutes, Zach Wilson and the New York Jets looked miserable on offense. Out of nowhere came two impressive throws and two clutch field goals, and the Jets somehow walked off the field winners. Barely. Greg Zuerlein kicked a 35-yard field goal on the final play of regulation…
‘Friends’ creators, actors, family mourn Matthew Perry
(AP) Matthew Perry was widely mourned this weekend by friends, co-stars and some very famous fans, including his childhood classmate, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; his “Friends” mom Morgan Fairchild; and even Adele. Perry, who played Chandler Bing on NBC’s “Friends” for 10 seasons, was found dead at his Los Angeles home on Saturday. He…
Firefighters rescued after being trapped by fallen debris
Two firefighters were rescued from a burning recycling plant in Oceanside Thursday afternoon after they were trapped by fallen debris.. The two were both hospitalized with injuries that were not life-threatening. A total of five or six firefighters were initially trapped but only two were hospitalized. Firefighters worked for approximately three hours to get the…
Jets and Giants fight for bragging rights at MetLife Stadium
(AP) NEW YORK JETS (3-3) AT NEW YORK GIANTS (2-5)Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBSLAST MEETING: Jets beat Giants 34-27 on Nov. 10, 2019. LAST WEEK: Jets had a bye; Giants beat Commanders 14-7. JETS PLAYER TO WATCH: QB Zach Wilson. The third-year quarterback has rebounded from early struggles after replacing the injured Aaron Rodgers to…
The last new Beatles song, ‘Now And Then,’ will be released next week
NEW YORK (AP) — Sixty years after the onset of Beatlemania and with two of the quartet now dead, artificial intelligence has enabled the release next week of what is promised to be the last “new” Beatles song. The track, called “Now And Then,” will be available Thursday, Nov. 2, as part of a single…
D’Esposito issues motion to expel Santos
Rep. Anthony D’Esposito issued a motion Thursday to expel fellow New York Republican Rep. George Santos on the House floor.His office said that a vote could come in a matter of days.Under House rules, two-thirds must vote for the expulsion in order for it to happen.The move comes as Santos is set to be arraigned…