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Parents of Long Island native held hostage in Gaza address RNC
Before J.D. Vance took the stage at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday night, the parents of Hamas hostage Omer Neutra, addressed the convention crowd.Omer grew up in Plainview and is one of the five American hostages believed to still be alive in Gaza.He took a gap year after high school to stay with cousins in Israel but loved it so much, he chose to stay and join the IDF.The 22-year-old was kidnapped during the October 7 terror attack in Israel.Omer was manning a base near Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7 when he was taken captive.His parents have spent...
Chinx Murder Suspect Finally Pleads Guilty to 2015 Drive-By Shooting of Beloved Rapper
Some sense of closure may be on the way in the 2015 murder of beloved rapper Chinx. Now, one of the suspects has pleaded guilty. Quincy Homere, 32, is one of two defendants in the drive-by shooting case and could face up to 23 years in prison. Sources close to...
Fight for Firefighters Foundation shows support for 9-year-old boy with epilepsy
There was a show of support Wednesday for the child of an FDNY firefighter with special needs.Dino Scali, 9, has a form of epilepsy and other developmental delays and needs constant help to do everyday activities, and on Wednesday, a foundation went to Scali's home in Massapequa to help make his daily life a little easier.Dino and his 8-year-old sister Ella helped dozens of volunteer firefighters build an addition with a bathroom and ramp onto their home."I want to say we're lucky but it's so beyond that," said Dino's mom Jackie Scali.All materials were donated. The volunteer group doing this...
Deep Roots Market Celebrates 10 Years
Deep Roots Farmers Market returns this summer for its 10th anniversary. The market runs from June through October, supplying fresh and local produce to the community. The market has expanded to multiple locations and runs every weekend. Every Saturday, the market is open at Garvies Point in Glen Cove from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. On Sundays, Deep Roots is at Firefighters Park in Great Neck from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Victim in fatal New Rochelle crash identified as 16-year-old Iona Prep student
The 16-year-old Iona Prep student who died in a fiery crash early Saturday only had a learner’s permit and was speeding before crashing into a light pole at a shopping center in New Rochelle, police said Wednesday. The victim was identified as Aidan Galeano, who recently finished his sophomore...
Target Is Opening A New Store On at This Location In Queens
Target plans to open a 47,000-square-foot store in Astoria, Queens, next to the Astoria-Ditmars Blvd subway station. The store replaces the former Key Foods Supermarket, which was demolished in 2020. This will be the first Target in Astoria, Queens. The store will occupy the top two floors of a three-story...
New toys for the holidays revealed at Toy Insider’s Sweet Suite
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — What toys will be hot for the holidays? PIX11 News got a sneak peek as toymakers unveiled their newest creations at The Toy Insider’s 15th Annual Sweet Suite Wednesday night in Manhattan. Laurie Schacht, the Chief Toy Officer for The Toy Insider, said educational toys and small surprise unwrap toys remain […]
City of Manhattan Beach appoints acting city manager
Ach City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Talyn Mirzakhanian as the Acting City Manager, effective August 19. This decision comes as part of the City’s commitment to ensuring continuous and effective leadership after the retirement of City Manager Bruce Moe on August 18, concluding 35 years of dedicated public service in Manhattan Beach.
What Sparked the Anti-Shelter Protest Where a Councilmember Allegedly Bit a Cop
South Brooklyn Councilmember Susan Zhuang (D-Bensonhurst) was charged with second degree assault, resisting arrest and obstruction of governmental administration after an altercation Wednesday morning during which she allegedly bit a police officer, city officials said. The incident occurred during a spontaneous protest against a planned homeless shelter in Zhuang’s district that has been the target […] The post What Sparked the Anti-Shelter Protest Where a Councilmember Allegedly Bit a Cop appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
14th Street residents looking for solutions for the congregating e-bike delivery workers
While 14th Street has been in the news recently, some residents hope the city will also pay attention to a different block. According to residents on the south side of 14th Street between Second Avenue and Third Avenue, for several months, there has been a steady increase in e-bike delivery workers congregating as they wait to fulfill deliveries. (Residents acknowledged that this situation isn't unique to this EV block or even neighborhood.)
Spotted lanternfly season has officially begun. What to know about the invasive creatures
Spotted lanternfly season has officially started and the pesky, brightly colored bugs are popping up across the Lower Hudson Valley. Since 2020, East Coasters have been stomping, squashing and even vacuuming up spotted lanternflies after the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a warning for the invasive species and its massive boom across states like New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland.
Prosecutors say neo-Nazi ‘murder cult’ leader plotted to give poison candy to Jewish kids in NYC
The leader of a neo-Nazi extremist group based in eastern Europe has been charged with plotting to have an associate dress up as Santa Claus and hand out poisoned candy to Jewish children in New York City to sow terror, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Fans Unite In Agreement On Caitlin Clark After Sabrina Ionescu’s Career Game
On Tuesday, Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty defeated Alyssa Thomas and the Connecticut Sun 82-74 at Barclays Center. The Liberty moved to 21-4 in the 2024 WNBA season, while the Sun fell to 18-6. Both teams still hold the best two records in the league. Ionescu had one of the best games of ...
Many Arrested After New York Residents Drugged And Robbed, AG
A "wide-ranging conspiracy" that resulted in at least four deaths has led to many arrests. The FBI thinks there are many more victims. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania seven people were charged in a "wide-ranging conspiracy" that resulted in at least four deaths.
Nassau County, North Hempstead Officials Announce Increased Patrols To Combat Reckless Boating
With summer kicking into high gear, Nassau County and Town of North Hempstead officials are ramping up police presence to combat reckless boating – particularly with regard to people driving smaller watercraft such as Jet Skis and Sea-Doos. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman told reporters that it was standard...
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