Commack
LATEST NEWS
Astoria man charged with stealing oxycodone while he was an official at two Queens nursing homes: DA
A former director at two Queens nursing homes is criminally charged with stealing more than 1,500 oxycodone pills, which were meant to be destroyed. Charles Gonder, 52, of 30th Drive in Astoria, was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court on Wednesday on a criminal complaint charging him with criminal possession of a controlled substance, 26 counts of falsifying business records, and other related crimes following an investigation into his past employment at the Regal Heights Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Jackson Heights and the Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing of Central Queens in Flushing.
Congrats, St. Mary’s grads!
St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children in Bayside last Wednesday hosted a graduation ceremony for preschoolers enrolled in its Early Education program, seen at top. The program aims to provide critically ill and injured children with a preschool experience, allowing them to both attend school and receive the necessary daily treatment for things ranging from traumatic brain injuries to rare genetic conditions.
City of Yes hearing draws lots of critics
Multiple speakers last Thursday praised Queens Borough President Donovan Richards for being the only one of five in the city to host his own public hearing on The City of Yes for Housing Opportunity. But the praise pretty much stopped there, as the overwhelming majority of speakers at the four-hour,...
Overall crime slightly increased in Queens
While the Adams administration and the NYPD have touted overall decreases in crime throughout the city, is that truly the case? Some may think not, though Mayor Adams attributes those thoughts to public perception and recidivism. Adams on Tuesday at his weekly City Hall press conference said, “This year, shootings...
SCPD Unites Narcan Training with Purple Rock Project at Bay Shore Alive at 5, Training Over 220 People
The Suffolk County Police Department and the Purple Rock Project joined together on August 13 at Bay Shore’s Alive at 5 street event and trained more than 220 people in the use of Naloxone (Narcan) and distributed 450 doses of the life-saving antidote to opioid overdose. SCPD Emergency Medical...
Suffolk D.A.: Shirley man indicted for alleged stabbing incident at Adventureland
Daniel Tomasky Allegedly Stabbed the Victim in Front of Multiple Children. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Aug. 7 that Daniel Tomasky, 42, of Shirley, was indicted for Assault in the First Degree and other related charges, for allegedly stabbing a man at Adventureland Amusement Park in Farmingdale.
Police seek alleged Northport porch pirate
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole a package from the porch of a Northport home. A man allegedly stole a package containing a Wi-Fi booster, valued at approximately $250,...
Wanted for alleged Commack Petit Larceny
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two men who allegedly stole from a Commack store in August. Two men allegedly stole assorted merchandise from Five Below, located at 108 Veterans Memorial Highway, at...
Suffolk County Girl Scout Awarded $5K Scholarship For Her Work Creating Mental Health Directory for Teens in Sayville
The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County today announced that Morgan Bissell, 19, of Sayville, has been awarded a $5,000 Gold Award scholarship from the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) for her project helping Long Island teens struggling with mental health issues find local counseling resources. The GSUSA Gold Award Scholarship recognizes one outstanding Gold Award Girl Scout per council whose project exemplifies leadership and sustainable impact and addresses an issue of national or global significance.
Defendant Who Dealt Fentanyl-Tramadol Mixture Causing 3 ODs – One Fatal – Receives Diversion Plea Deal by Judge Over Suffolk DA’s Objections
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Omar Aitcheson, 31, of North Amityville, pleaded guilty to Criminal Sale of Controlled Substance and other related charges, for selling a fentanyl-tramadol mixture to three Copiague men, which caused the fatal overdose of a 32-year-old man, and the non-fatal overdose of the two others.
Another Store Files For Bankruptcy, Closing Many New York Stores
Another day and another popular business is filing for bankruptcy and closing a number of stores in New York. On Wednesday, Hudson Valley Post reported an "affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment" filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is closing at least 10 New York gyms.
Old Farmer’s Almanac 2024-25 New York Winter Prediction
The Old Farmer's Almanac is set to release its official Winter 2024-25 prediction on August 27th but this morning they put out a teaser of what we could expect. READ MORE: WAS THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC SUMMER PREDICTION CORRECT?. According to their latest update we could be in for a...
National Weather Service: “Above” Average Precipitation This Winter In New York
The calendar says it's only mid-August, but weather experts are giving snow lovers exciting news about the upcoming winter. As I write this article, the date says August 15. However, Fall is near. Halloween stores are opening, and pumpkin spice season is days a way. In fact, Dunkin' is now selling a "spiked" pumpkin spice latte with 6% ABV. CLICK HERE to find out more.
Most Air Pollution Found In These Parts Of New York
Higher levels of air pollution are found in these areas of your hometown in New York. The New York State DEC released the results from the first phase of the State’s "historic effort" to monitor air quality. DEC Releases First Phase Results of Statewide Community Air Monitoring Initiative. The...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.