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2 Dead In Plane Crash At Long Island MacArthur Airport
The incident happened on Long Island at MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma around 6:15 p.m. Monday, July 22. Suffolk County Police said a single engine Beechcraft Bonanza A36 took off heading south from the airport and was attempting to return to the same runway when it crashed. The male pilot and...
Mosquitoes in Aquebogue, Riverhead test positive for West Nile virus
Mosquitoes collected earlier this month from Riverhead and Aquebogue tested positive for West Nile virus, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services said today. Sixteen mosquito samples collected across the county on July 9 and 10, including one collected from Aquebogue and one collected from Riverhead, were infected with the virus, which can be transmitted to humans through mosquito bites, the county agency said in a press release. There have been no West Nile virus cases in humans reported this season.
Authorities Seeking Two Crooks that Stole Items from Unlocked Vehicle in Ronkonkoma
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the men who stole items from a car in Ronkonkoma this month. Two men stole items from an unlocked vehicle parked in front of an Express Drive...
Board Approves Formation of Committees, Appointments
The Huntington Town Board has approved the establishment of the Huntington America250 anniversary committee to prepare for celebrations of the semiquincentennial of the country’s Declaration of Independence in 1776. Appointed to committee were the town historian, town clerk’s archivist, director of cultural affairs and one Read More ...
Schools: Supply Drives, New Leaders at Huntington, South Huntington
Numerous organizations are collecting school supplies for students. Here are a few: The office of Assemblyman Steve Stern is collecting supplies for the Scott Martella Supply Our Students Drive 2024, now through July 31, Monday-Friday, 10:00AM-4:00PM. The office is located at 95 Broad Hollow Road, Read More ...
Belle Voci celebrates 20 years of musical triumph over cancer with concerts in Huntington & Oyster Bay
Belle Voci Intergenerational Choral Society, a Long Island-based organization dedicated to supporting wellness, cancer prevention, and cure through choral performances, is celebrating 20 years of Sisterhood in Song with the “You Do Not Walk Alone” series. Their Rose Remembrance concert will be held on August 4 at Christ Church in Oyster Bay, and the Candlelight Remembrance concert will take place on August 9 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Huntington.
Huntington Hospital Handles Fallout From Firework Mishaps
Huntington residents continue to celebrate the Fourth of July and other events with backyard displays of fireworks, despite the documented dangers. Dr. Jennifer Goebel, an emergency medicine specialist at Huntington Hospital, said that fireworks injuries can mean the loss of fingers or hands, or serious Read More ...
Huntington Mailroom Store Opens on Main Street
A new business offering a variety of mail-related and other services has opened in downtown Huntington. Kishore Hemrajani said his new Huntington Mailroom at 375 Main St. offers notary services, finger-printing, mailboxes with 24-hour access, shipping assistance, faxing, copying, printing and more. The store prints Read More ...
Huntington’s Annual Anne Frank Memorial Ceremony Features Holocaust Survivor Rosalie Simon
Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth, in conjunction with the Suffolk YJCC, hosted the Town of Huntington’s 13th Annual Anne Frank Memorial Ceremony. The event took place on Friday, July 19 at Arboretum Park in Melville, home of the Anne Frank Memorial Garden. The event was held mid-way between Anne...
New York, New Jersey delegates pledge support to Harris ahead of Democratic National Convention
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries are among the New York and New Jersey delegates pledging their support for Kamala Harris for president ahead of the Democratic National Convention."We are brimming with excitement, enthusiasm and unity," Schumer said as he announced that Harris would be the candidate. "She said she would work to earn the support of our party and boy did she do so, in quick order."New York and New Jersey joined other states to give Harris enough delegates to secure the Democratic presidential nomination, well more than the 1,976 delegates needed to win on...
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Assemblymember William Magnarelli Announce $3M Investment in JMA Wireless Dome Renovation Project
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember William Magnarelli today announced a $3 million investment to support and advance the transformative JMA Wireless Dome renovation project. The pair made the announcement during a press conference at the JMA Dome flanked by Syracuse University leaders and several coaches, including Adrian Autry, head men’s basketball coach, Fran Brown, head football coach, Gary Gait, head men’s lacrosse coach, and Felisha Legette-Jack, head women’s basketball coach.
Terrible Humidity Returns To New York As Next Heat Wave Nears
The humidity is returning to New York State and could bring more severe weather and a fourth heatwave. In early July, New York State was in the top 5 percent of most humid places on the planet. The humidity on July 10 in New York was worse than in Florida...
This Record Was Broken for Severe Weather in New York State in July
It's been a wild, somewhat terrifying summer in New York thus far. The state has experienced extremely volatile weather patterns in recent weeks, which have wreaked havoc on local communities. High temperatures and humidity levels are largely to blame for this, but the state has also fallen victim to the ripple effect of Hurricane Beryl, which has further complicated matters.
New York’s Olympic Favorites: Athletes Winning the Hearts of the Empire State
The Paris Summer Olympics begin this Friday, July 26th and we can't wait. With the biggest athletes from all around the world gearing up to compete, it's hard not to be excited. But have you ever wondered which American Olympians are our favorites? Well, the researchers from Grand Canyon University...
“Big Money” Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In New York
Check your Powerball ticket this morning. The New York State Lottery announced that a "Big Money" winning ticket from last night's Powerball drawing was sold in New York. The ticket matched four out of five numbers and also had the Powerball which means the owner of the ticket won the 3rd place prize of $50,000.
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
The Upstate New York Home Once Owned by Sly Stallone, Is For Sale!
I think we found our dream house, once belonging to one of the biggest movie stars of our generation, having starred in Rocky, The Expendables, Rambo, and Creed, to name a few. And if you have a cool 4 million dollars burning a hole in your pocket, you can live...
Toxic Candy Found In New York Still For Sale, Many Hospitalized
Recalled candy, that may cause a fatal illness, is still available for sale in New York State. Many people have been hospitalized. The FDA continues to warn about candy from a California company that is getting many people sick across the United States, including in New York State. FDA: Destroy...
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