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Three Men Busted with Illegal Firearm, Brass Knuckles, Crack Cocaine During Roosevelt Traffic Stop, Cops Say
The First Squad reports the arrest of three individuals for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance that occurred on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 1:55 a.m. in Roosevelt. According to Detectives, Officers initiated a lawful Vehicle Traffic stop in the vicinity of Nassau Road and E. Greenwich Avenue for a grey Dodge Durango that was speeding. Subsequent to a further investigation, an illegal loaded firearm, metal knuckles, and a white powdery substance believed to be crack cocaine were recovered. All three occupants of the vehicle were arrested without incident, defendants: Edward Tyler Johnson, 30, of 10 Sutton Place in Deer Park, Paul Scott, 34, of 13 Waterford Drive in Wyandanch, and Andre Yates, 36, of 16 Park Center Drive in Deer Park.
Patrick Roy’s First Full Season With The Islanders Will Be Tenure-Defining
Patrick Roy enters a pivotal season with the New York Islanders. It looks like he’ll be the head coach for a while unless there’s a sudden collapse (which with the Islanders, isn’t out of the equation). Even with the feeling of long-term job security, this season could define Roy’s tenure with this team.
Glendale residents flooded with alleged fraudulent medical bills
Elected officials and law enforcement are warning locals after several dozen people in Glendale received mail believed to be related to a possible medical bill fraud scam. The officials are warning locals about the potential scam – which has an unknown origin – and are asking residents to reach out to them or the Queens district attorney’s office should they also receive the mail.
LYO Beis Hamikdash Shiurim in Memory of Longtime Director
In honor of the Three Weeks, Tzach-LYO has launched a series of shiurim on the halachos of the Beis Hamikdash in Crown Heights shuls, in memory of its longtime director Rabbi Shmuel Butman AH. Daily shiurim on the halachos of the Beis Hamikdash are taking place in many of the...
Morning Bites: Bud Smith Interviewed, Remembering Lewis Lapham, Phil Christman Nonfiction, and More
At Gemini Sessions, an interview with Bud Smith. The CLMP offered an inside look at Feral House. At The Hobbyhorse, revisiting Gustave Flaubert. Christian Lorentzen wrote about the life and work of Lewis Lapham. Some thoughts on book royalties from Catherine Baab-Muguira. Necessary Fiction chatted with Anna Mantzaris. Phil Christman...
How the Cop-Biting Council Member Helped Keep Brooklyn’s Democratic Boss in Power
When Brooklyn Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn rushed to the criminal court arraignment of City Councilmember Susan Zhuang after Zhuang appeared to bite a police officer during a heated protest against a proposed Bensonhurst homeless shelter, it made for a head-scratching spectacle. Bichotte Hermelyn had railed against neighborhoods that pushed back on hosting shelters, especially in […] The post How the Cop-Biting Council Member Helped Keep Brooklyn’s Democratic Boss in Power appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Perfect Mets trade candidate ends up with NL Wild Card contender at a huge price
It’s never easy to know exactly who will get traded. With two more years of control after this year, Tampa Bay Rays reliever Jason Adam wasn’t necessarily a guarantee to get dealt at the trade deadline. A perfect fit for the New York Mets as a right-handed pitcher with control and some dominant numbers against left-handed hitters (.535 OPS and he has been better against righties!), he was the type of player we would’ve loved to see added to the bullpen.
Jersey City Man Gets 17 Years For Strangling Girlfriend: Prosecutor
Tyquan Baisden pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter in May, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. In October 2021, Jersey City police found Diamond Davila's dead at 131 Woodlawn Ave, Suarez said. The Northern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office determined she was killed by "homicidal violence, Suarez said. Baisden was arrested...
Family's Screams Send Home Invader Running In Terrifying Weekend Encounter: Bergen Prosecutor
A Texas man has been arrested in a Bergen County home invasion this weekend after he was scared off by the victims' screams, authorities said.Jisun Park, 40, of Carrollton, TX, was masked and armed when he confronted two adults and their children after he entered their Impatiens Way garage around 1…
Rabid Cat Found in Cedarhurst: Urgent Warning for Nassau County Pet Owners
Nassau County officials have issued a warning after a feral cat in Cedarhurst tested positive for rabies, the first rabid animal found in the county since 2016. Gary Rogers, President of the Nassau County SPCA, advises avoiding unknown animals and ensuring pets are up-to-date on vaccinations. He stresses the importance of keeping cats indoors and educating children to avoid unfamiliar animals.
Alert Issued For Missing 15-Year-Old Hempstead Girl
A teenage Long Island girl has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her.Genesis Alvarez Osorto, age 15, was last seen at her residence in Hempstead on Harvard Street at around 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27, according to Nassau County Police.She is described as being 5-fe…
Listeria outbreak has many asking, is deli meat safe to eat?
NEW YORK -- The listeria outbreak continues to make headlines, with products being recalled and precautions being taken. With a dozen cases reported in New York and one death in New Jersey, is it safe to eat deli meat now?Doctor's advice for avoiding listeria outbreakFirst of all, what is listeria? Dr. Nidhi Kumar tells CBS New York listeria is a "sturdy" bacteria that can be found in plants and soil."It can withstand high temperatures, like being in a freezer and even a regular refrigerator. And it has a biofilm, so it sticks to surfaces, it sticks to hands, and it can easily contaminate...
Former state senator James Seward passes away at 72
MILFORD, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) – James Seward, the 33 year veteran of New York State politics has passed away. He was 72 years old. Seward was first elected to the New York State Senate 1986 and retired in 2020. He stepped down after being diagnosed with a return of bladder cancer. Seward was born in Oneonta […]
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