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Former NY Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver sentenced
NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has been sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison. The sentencing Monday by U.S. District Judge Valerie Caproni came after she insisted that the 76-year-old Democrat come to court rather than appear remotely. In a handwritten letter to the judge, Silver had asked that…
Police are searching for the suspects who slashed a Bay Shore man
Suffolk Police are searching for two suspects who slashed a 49 year old Bay Shore man on Monday night. Authorities say July 20, 2020, just after 5pm, the victim was walking to his car, in the parking lot of Lowe’s Home Improvement store located on Sunrise Highway, when he was approached by two men. Police…
Police: Two officers injured in altercation
Two Nassau County Police offers were injured Sunday night during an altercation with a man in Kings Point. Officers say they responded to a call of a disturbance at a home on Split Rock Drive on July 19, 2020 at 10pm. According to detectives, 77 year old Dariush Zargaroff appeared to be intoxicated and became…
Nationwide “Strike for Black Lives”
NEW YORK (AP) — Organizers of a national workers strike say tens of thousands are set to walk off the job Monday morning in more than two dozen U.S. cities, to protest systemic racism and economic inequality that has only worsened during the coronavirus pandemic. Dubbed the “Strike for Black Lives,” essential workers such as…
Suffolk SCPA offer hot weather safety tips for pets
The Suffolk County SPCA offer these Hot Weather safety tips for your pets. Never leave your animal alone in a vehicle. Even with the windows open, a parked automobile can quickly become a furnace. Limit exercise. Your pet may slow down when the weather heats up, so the best time for exercise is in the early morning or…
Cops: Officer kicked in groin at Suffolk Protest
Suffolk Police say an officer was kicked in the groin on Sunday at a protest at Babylon Town Hall. Authorities say they were at the scene of two protests outside of Babylon Town Hall, located at 200 Sunrise Highway, on July 19, 2020, a pro-police rally and a Black Lives Matter rally that was also…
Cops release photo of missing Long Island teenager
Authorities are asking for help in locating a 15 year old girl. The Nassau County Missing Persons Squad say that Constance Martinez, was last seen leaving her Cambridge Street residence in Valley Stream on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Constance is described as a female black, 5’4” tall, 160 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She…
Cops seized weapons, explosives and drugs
Officials say they seized weapons, explosives and drugs from a home in Farmingdale on Wednesday. Nassau Police say they responded to a well-being check of a resident at 228 Staples street on July 15, 2020 at 7am. Police say they were given permission to enter the home and once inside, the observed various…
New rules for restaurants and bars
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday, July 16, 2020 announced new rules for all bars and restaurants statewide. Starting Friday, July 17,2020 all restaurants and bars, can only serve alcohol to seated patrons. Officials say service must be provided at the table, not at the bar, to patrons who are socially distanced by six…
West Nile Virus found in Suffolk County mosquito sample
The West Nile Virus was found in a Suffolk County mosquito sample. Suffolk County Department of Health announced Thursday, that a sample collected in Bay Shore on July 9, 2020 tested positive for the virus. Officials say this is the first mosquito sample to test positive for West Nile virus in Suffolk County this year.…
Deadline extended to sign up for health insurance
New Yorkers now have more time to apply for health insurance. On Wednesday, July 15, 2020, NY Governor Cuomo announced that the deadline to apply for health insurance on the NY State of Health website, has been extended through August, 15, 2020. New Yorkers without health insurance can apply for coverage through the NY State of Health Health…
Some Long Islanders can get help paying rent
Starting July 16, 2020, renters impacted by the coronavirus pandemic can apply to a new COVID Rental Assistance Program. The COVID Rent Relief Program will provide eligible households with a one-time rental subsidy that will be sent directly to the household’s landlord. Applicants will not need to repay this assistance. The rental assistance payment will…