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Foxwoods May Dig Hamptons Subway Tunnel from Their End
Actor Mercedes Ruehl was seen on the Three Mile Harbor–East Hampton line on her way to Bay Street in Sag Harbor last Saturday afternoon reading through a script for some performance or another. STRIKE FIZZLES. A strike by the Hamptons Subway Motormen’s Union ended in failure last Monday morning....
First-time NJ visitor wins huge jackpot at Atlantic City casino
ATLANTIC CITY — “Luck be a lady tonight.”. Well, we don’t know if the winner was a lady or not, but an out-of-state, first-time visitor to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City was certainly lucky. The New Jersey newbie won a wide-area progressive jackpot...
Clifton fireworks on hold due to rain, now take place Sunday, July 7
Fireworks in Clifton scheduled for Saturday, July 6, have been postponed due to the threat of rain. "Family fun day" activities will commence at 4 p.m. in front of the Clifton High School Stadium, 333 Colfax Ave. The stadium opens at 6:30 p.m. for all ticketholders. Preshow and fireworks will...
Spinach Packaged in Newburgh, New York Recalled; May be Fatal
Grocery stores have pulled spinach packaged in Newburgh, New York from shelves due to a major health risk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning over fresh spinach that was processed in the Hudson Valley and distributed to stores in New York. The spinach could contain bacteria that may be fatal or cause miscarriages in pregnant women.
Orangetheory Fitness opening a studio in Wading River
Orangetheory Fitness is set to open its 15th fitness studio on Long Island, inside the Wading River Commons shopping plaza on Route 25A. Signage on site indicates that the gym will open soon. In the mean time, a sales office has been set up in the shopping center to pre-register clients.
15 boxes of fireworks, guns confiscated from LI home on July Fourth: police
SMITHTOWN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Police confiscated several boxes of fireworks, guns and bullets from a Long Island home on July Fourth, authorities said. Officers conducted a search warrant inside a home on Pia Boulevard at 2:40 p.m. and confiscated two assault rifles, two handguns, high-capacity feeding devices, 15 boxes of fireworks and two firework cases, […]
Woman Let Murder Suspect Stay With Her For Days In Toms River Before SWAT Standoff, Cops Say
Elizabeth Mascarelli, 29, has been charged with harboring a fugitive from justice in connection with the hours-long standoff involving Maxwell Johnston on Ravenwood Drive, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. Johnston had been wanted in the murder of Gabriella Caroleo, 25, of Seaside Heights, in Manchester Township on Thursday,...
3 Charged During Long Island Sobriety Checkpoint
The detail was conducted in the LIRR parking lot at the corner of Route 110 and Church Street in Huntington from 11 p.m. Friday, July 5, to Saturday, July 6, at 2 a.m. Police officers from the Suffolk County Police Department’s Highway SAFE-T Team (Selective Alcohol Fatality Enforcement Team) conducted the joint operation with New York State Police troopers and Suffolk County Sheriff's Department deputies.
23-Year-Old Killed, 2 Others Hospitalized After SUV, Car Crash On Long Island Roadway
It happened Friday, July 5, at 10:20 p.m. in Central Islip. The victim was driving a 2009 Honda Accord northbound on Carleton Avenue. According to Suffolk County Police, he failed to stop at a red light at the intersection of East Suffolk Avenue and crashed into a 2007 Toyota SUV traveling eastbound on East Suffolk Avenue.
Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
Upgraded Rest Stop Opens on New York State Thruway
The New York State Thruway Authority is celebrating this week as one of the most traveled roads in New York become a little more "convenient" for Hudson Valley drivers. If you've ever found yourself driving on the New York State Thruway you know that every 50 miles or so there are service areas that drivers can use to fuel up, stretch their legs, use the restroom, and or get something to eat. The New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) currently has 27 service areas along the 500+ miles of controlled-access toll roads.
Company news: Christine Corbett takes new role for Alzheimer’s Association
Christine Corbett, of Manlius, has been named vice president for development for the Upstate New York Chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association. In this newly created position, Corbett is responsible for the fundraising and development operations of three Upstate New York chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association, including Central New York, Rochester and Finger Lakes Region and Western New York.
Drone shows becoming popular alternative to firework displays
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Although fireworks are a staple on the Fourth of July, they can be troublesome for some people. Veterans suffering from PTSD and pets are examples of people who may find that the noise emitted by fireworks displays can be distracting or frightening. These factors led to some areas seeking alternatives, such […]
The story of Staten Island’s ‘Black Angels’ now in the Congressional Record
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis met with Virginia Allen and Curlene Jennings Bennett, two of the last living 300 African-American nurses known as the “Black Angels,” who treated thousands of tuberculosis patients at Staten Island’s Sea View Hospital 70 years ago. Malliotakis presented Allen...
85-year-old man pushed down steps at 53rd Street-Lexington subway station; suspect in custody
Police say an 85-year-old man was pushed down a flight of steps at the 53rd Street-Lexington subway station.The incident happened just after 11 p.m. Friday night.The man was apparently exiting the station when he was accosted and pushed down.He was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.A man is in police custody.It is currently unclear if the incident was unprovoked or if the pair had a dispute prior to the incident.ALSO READ | Person of interest in custody in Central Park sex assault: sourcesKemberly Richardson has more on the person of interest in the recent sexual assault of a woman in Central Park.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More New York City news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
At Gladiators NYC, full-contact MMA meets weapons and armor
NEW YORK - A New York group is honoring medieval history by celebrating in the present. In Central Park, Gladiators NYC are a dedicated band of warriors who bring history to life on green lawns dotted with picnickers. The clash of steel weapons and real armor echoes with a different kind of rhythm. "Like football with weapons""Steel weapons, full contact MMA. Team fighting without weight classes. So it was like football with weapons, and I'm like, that's it, I'm in," Damion Digrazia said. The blades are dulled, but the intensity isn't. The competitors say the most common injury is bruising. They're glad the...
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