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Man Damages Stony Brook Home While Lighting Fireworks; Police Seeking Suspect
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the person who set off fireworks causing damage to a Stony Brook home this month. A person set off fireworks in the direction of a Manchester Lane...
SCPD: Dastardly Duo Pilfer Cartload of Merchandise from Medford Home Improvement Store
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the men who stole merchandise from a Medford store in June. Two men stole merchandise from Lowes, located at 2796 Route 112, on June 27 at 7:16...
Heat advisory remains in effect today until 9 p.m.
A heat advisory continues today across much of Suffolk County, including Riverhead and the North Fork. The combination of high temperatures and high humidity will produce heat indices up to 100º across the region and in the upper-90s locally, according to the National Weather Service in New York. The...
West Nile Virus Found In Mosquitoes On Long Island; Here's How To Protect Yourself
Health officials on Long Island are urging people to take precautions after testing of mosquitoes confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus.Twelve mosquito samples were positive for the virus following testing done at locations around Suffolk County, according to county Health Commissioner Dr. Greg…
Little League NYS All-Star 10s softball: Great Kills drops tourney opener
SMITHTOWN, L.I. -- Great Kills’ back is against the wall after dropping a 3-0 decision to Bethpage Little League in the opening game of the Little League NYS 10s softball tournament Monday at St. James- Smithtown LL. Manager Katie Flynn’s troops will be back in action Wednesday at 1...
GoFundMe Campaign Running to Support Diner
A Huntington diner that displays images of Israeli hostages is the subject of a GoFundMe campaign after its windows were damaged. Peter Tsadilas, owner of the Golden Globe Diner on Main Street, put up dozens of flyers for the Israelis taken hostage when Hamas attacked Read More ...
Town, PSEG Respond to Heat Wave
The Town of Huntington and PSEG-LI responded Tuesday to the heat advisory that is expected to see temperatures in the high 90s and a heat index value of up to 104 degrees. The heat advisory extends until 9 p.m. Wednesday. The town said that two Read More ...
NY weather: Prepare for damaging winds and walnut-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit New York Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning at 10:41 a.m. on Tuesday valid until 11:30 a.m. for Monroe, Niagara and Orleans counties. Brace for walnut-sized hail (1.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 10:41 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of...
New Federal Funding Announced for Firefighters in New York State
It's a good day for firefighters throughout the state of New York today as it was just recently announced that a new round of federal funding has been granted which will going towards benefiting fire departments across the state. Firefighter Federal Funding Breakdown. The announcement of this new federal funding...
Company news: Autumn R. Burgin admitted to New York State Bar
Bousquet Holstein PLLC announced Autumn R. Burgin has been admitted into the New York State Bar. Burgin is an associate in the firm’s corporate law, trusts and estates and litigation practice groups. Prior to joining Bousquet Holstein, she took part in the firm’s 2022 summer associates program and completed several legal internships, contributing to her diverse legal knowledge and experience.
Do Not Eat: All Told To ‘Double Bag’ Meat Sold In New York
A number of chicken and beef products were illegally shipped to stores across New York. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert that impacts New Yorkers. FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the...
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
The Hudson Valley has fallen victim to a slew of cyber attacks in recent months, compromising important information from both local organizations and individuals. Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping from 16,426 incidents in 2016 to 25,112 in 2022, according to the FBI. The number of attacks targeting critical infrastructure in New York state nearly doubled to 83 in the first half of 2023 compared to 48 during the entirety of 2022 according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
‘Low’ rapper Flo Rida to perform free concert at NYS Fair
Grab your apple bottom jeans and boots with the fur: Flo Rida is coming to the New York State Fair. The “Low” rapper will perform at the NYS Fair’s Suburban Park Stage on Thursday, Aug. 29, at 8 p.m. The concert is free with admission to the Fair.
See Crazy Photos & Video of Hurricane Like Weather in New York
The good news is there were no confirmed tornadoes that touched in Central New York. The bad news is strong winds blew down trees, power lines and left thousands without power. A little further West, Mother Nature pounded Canandaigua, New York with what looks more like a hurricane than a...
N.Y. weather: Heat wave thunderstorms pose tornado threat upstate, hail and flooding in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A cold front sweeping in from the north will spell an end to searing temperatures this week, but not before thunderstorms impact New York state. Temperatures climbed to a high of 96 degrees on Monday, according to the Advance/SILive.com weather station. With temperatures expected to climb into the mid 90s once again on Tuesday, some residents may question when this blanket of heat and humidity will be lifted.
$14,000 in Rebates: New York Pioneers Energy Efficiency Initiatives for Homeowners
New York leads with the Inflation Reduction Act offering up to $14,000 in rebates for energy-efficient upgrades. New York Pioneers Energy Efficiency Initiatives for Homeowners The Inflation Reduction Act is initiating energy-efficient upgrades for homeowners across the country. New York leads as the first state to approve the initiative offering up to $14,000 in rebates […]
Supermarket Chain With 400 Stores Closing Many New York Locations
Another popular supermarket in New York State has confirmed massive closures. Stop & Shop just confirmed plans to close 32 stores by the end of 2024. The company confirmed the upcoming closures, which include a number of locations in New York State as well as the Hudson Valley. Below are...
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