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Far Rockaway Burglary Suspect Fights with Arresting Officers, According to Officials
The Fourth Squad reports the arrest of a Far Rockaway man for an Assault that occurred on Monday, July 29, 2024 at 7:08 a.m. in Island Park. According to Detectives, Officers responded to a residence on Kildare Road for a Burglary. Officers located the subject in the vicinity of Long Beach Road and Carolina Avenue. They attempted to place defendant Malik Hodge, 28, of 314 Beach 45th Street, into custody. One Officer sustained injuries during the course of the arrest as the defendant was violent and combative while resisting arrest. The Officer was transported to a local area hospital for treatment and evaluation. The defendant was also transported to a local area hospital.
MTA worker slashed on subway following dispute in Jamaica, Queens
The search continues for a suspect after an MTA cleaner was slashed during a dispute in a subway station.The incident happened in the Jamaica section of Queens at the Jamaica-179th Street Station around 3:50 a.m. Wednesday.The 54-year-old worker was cleaning a stationary southbound F train when he got into a fight with the shirtless suspect.Police say the suspect spit on the subway car floor as the worker cleaned, which sparked the dispute. The suspect then pulled out a knife.The worker raised his hands to protect his face, and he was slashed on both hands. He also suffered slash wounds to...
Two men arrested for the murder of a Bohemia man in 2022
Suffolk County Police arrested two men on July 31 for the shooting death of Michael Hartmann, who was killed outside of his home, located at 605 Smithtown Ave. in Bohemia, on November 2, 2022. Following an investigation by Homicide Squad detectives, Christopher Fernandez and Oliver Schor were both charged with...
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: 31-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Brentwood
It happened around 7:20 p.m. Monday, July 29, in Brentwood. A man was riding a motorcycle northbound on Wick Road when a southbound driving 2008 Ford Explorer made a left turn in front of the motorcycle, according to Suffolk County Police. The motorcyclist was ejected from the vehicle, which caught...
Feds Warn New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Residents to Remove this from Wallets Immediately
Are you sitting at an angle with it in your back pocket?. It may be time to give your trusty friend some relief by going through it and tossing the stuff you don't need. You know, like the coupon for 5% off your next TCBY purchase. Do they even exist anymore?
Your Stories Q&A: Will Amazon gift cards return to local stores?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – You ask, we answer! Question: Is there an update to Amazon gift cards disappearing from NY stores? Will they return? Viewers around NY, noticed the cards missing from store aisles beginning in early July. An Amazon spokesperson told the Your Stories Team that the company occasionally tests how customers buy gift […]
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Fall Forecast For Upstate New York: Will Warmer Temps Continue?
2024 has been one of the warmest years on-record in Upstate New York. Will that trend continue this autumn?. It started with a mild and pretty much snowless winter, followed by a pretty warm spring, and tons of heat and humidity this summer. It certainly has felt like one of the warmest years on record in Upstate New York. In fact in Syracuse, 2024 so far is the warmest on record according to Syracuse.com.
Here’s How Much Money New Yorkers Lost to Real Estate Scams
Criminals are posing as legitimate real estate agents to steal money from unsuspecting victims - and the gamble is paying off big time. In April, NY Attorney General Letitia James announced a businessman in the Dominican Republic successfully scammed 24 New Yorkers with fraudulent real estate listings. The homes he listed either didn't exist or were sold to multiple buyers, allowing him to bilk millions.
New York Braces for Isolated Thunderstorms and High Temperatures Today
Albany, NY – Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in New York today, particularly ahead of a warm front. The National Weather Service in Albany has indicated that a few thunderstorms may become severe, with damaging winds anticipated north of the Capital Region and Mohawk Valley. High humidity levels will accompany above-normal temperatures, ranging from the 80s to the lower 90s, with cooler readings over the mountains.
Western New York Faces Drenching Downpours and Thunderstorms Today
Buffalo, NY – Western New York is set to experience significant weather changes today, with showers and thunderstorms becoming more numerous as the day progresses. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Buffalo warns of drenching downpours throughout the region this afternoon and evening. While parts of the region will see heavy rainfall, areas east of Lake Ontario may also face damaging wind gusts.
Town of Oyster Bay Saladino and Blakeman Announces Free $25 Farmers’ Market Coupons for Senior Citizens
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announce that income-eligible adults aged 60 and over can now receive free $25 coupon booklets from the New York State Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). These coupons can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at authorized farmers’ markets and farm stands.
New map offers guide to free public bathrooms across New York City
People trying to find a public bathroom in New York City should now feel a big relief.On Tuesday, maps were handed out by Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and TikTok influencer Teddy Siegel in Union Square Park, which show all the free public bathrooms available for use."There are some in some areas or other places that have fewer," said Levine. "And lower income places have fewer. East Harlem only has a few there's only one on this map."150,000 maps were also sent out to residents across Manhattan. He wrote legislation with Brooklyn's Rita Joseph to add another bathroom in each...
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