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Town Running Beach Cleanup Campaign
The Town of Huntington is conducting a campaign to encourage park users to help clean up litter. Baskets are set out, with beachgoers invited to use them to pick up litter, empty and return to the original spot. “Working together to keep our beaches clean” Read More ...
NY Firefighter: How I Realized My Neighbor Was a Suspected Serial Killer
On the morning of May 17, police helicopters clattered overhead and squad cars again closed off the block in suburban Massapequa Park, just as they had a year before.The first search had been immediately after the hulking architect in the ramshackle house on First Avenue was arrested as the Gilgo Beach Killer. It lasted for 13 days in July of 2023, and it seemed the investigators must have collected everything of evidentiary value from the ranch house Rex Heuermann shared with his wife and two grown children, a daughter in her twenties and a stepson in his early thirties.Heuermann was...
Off-duty NYPD officer who was among 4 killed when drunk driver crashed into nail salon laid to rest
An off-duty New York Police Department officer who was among four killed when a drunk driver plowed into a nail salon on Long Island last month was laid to rest Saturday. Hundreds gathered for the funeral at a funeral home in New Hyde Park for Emilia Rennhack, including scores of officers from the city police force, Newsday reported. New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a former police captain, called the 30-year-old Deer Park resident “the best of our city," saying she had immigrated from Poland to pursue the American dream and dedicated her life so others could do the...
A Message From First Selectman Bindelglass
Hopefully you had a safe and wonderful fourth and will continue to enjoy the holiday weekend. The sunflowers are even more beautiful this week in front of Samuel Staples Elementary School, and again please help yourself. Again, we want to thank Silverman’s for the time, effort and resources to make these plantings which brighten our town. As you are picking flowers please consider making a donation to our sister city Sviatohirsk at Ukraine Aid International.
Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation’s Unconditional Love Gala Starring Miss Peaches
The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation will host its signature gala, Unconditional Love, on July 20 at 6 PM. This highly anticipated event is not just an evening of celebration, but a crucial fundraiser that underpins the shelter’s mission to save hundreds of animal lives each year. The gala’s proceeds directly support SASF’s rescue, medical services, training, adoption, and foster programs, making it an indispensable part of the organization’s efforts to care for the local animal population.
Long Island house goes up in flames after 11-year-old sets off fireworks
In Nassau County, a Levittown father is facing a long list of charges after police say the fireworks he gave his son caused their house to go up in flames. An arson bomb squad was called in to investigate. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Connecticut animal control shelters see bump in calls, arrivals since July 2
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Animal control officers and shelters across Connecticut are busy this time of year, trying to locate lost pets and return them to their homes. Laura Burban, director of the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter in Branford, said firework events on or around the Fourth of July can be a tough time for our […]
Bridgeport Businessman Dr. Robert Martino Ends up on Cover, with Article on Dentistry Today Magazine
Bridgeport-based Dentist Dr. Robert Martino has been featured in the Premiere Dental Magazine, Dentistry Today. Martino, CEO of seven West Virginia dental practices, including Wilson Martino Dental, TLC Dental, the Smile Defenders and iSmile. Specialists and whom founded Freedom Day USA and is CEO of OraCare, has been featured on...
Fairfield Moves Fireworks Due To Storms, Rain
Numerous cities and towns, including Stamford, New Canaan, Fairfield, and Greenwich, announced on Friday, July 5, that they have canceled fireworks scheduled for Saturday, July 6, to Sunday, July 7. All the details remain the same, such as time and place, just the date has changed. "Safety is always our...
Theatre Three to host Long Island premiere of ‘Honorable But Broken’
A new documentary created by a former producer for ABC News and 60 Minutes, and with the help of different EMS groups across New York State, is heading to Port Jefferson next week for a free viewing of a powerful film that will remind people how important rescue services are.
SCPD: 21-Year-Old Man Blows Off Multiple Fingers While Lighting Firework
Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a firework related incident that seriously injured a man in Copiague on Thursday, July 4. Ryan McCloskey was lighting a firework at a party in front of 284 Trouville Road when it exploded in his hand at approximately 9:10 p.m. The explosion severed three fingers on his left hand and damaged the other two. He also suffered a burn to one leg.
Mount Sinai boys basketball opens summer league season with victory
The Town of Brookhaven launched its summer league boys basketball season when the Mustangs of Mount Sinai played Sachem East Thursday, June 27, at the Sachem East High School gymnasium. This season’s large school competition consists of 14 teams stretching along the North Shore from Half Hollow Hills West to Riverhead in a nine-game season that will conclude Aug. 1.
11-year-old sets 2 Long Island homes ablaze with fireworks, man charged with arson
A Long Island man who authorities said gave fireworks to an 11-year-old, who then set two homes on fire, has been arrested on arson charges and related offenses, police said Friday. Karamjit Singh, 33, is accused of giving the child fireworks outside his home in Levittown, in the Town of Hempstead, on the morning of July 4, Nassau County Police said in a news release. According to authorities, ...
Man Arrested for Possession of Weapons and Fireworks, According to Suffolk Police
Suffolk County Police have arrested a man for possession of weapons and fireworks in Smithtown on Thursday, July 4. Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers conducted a search warrant at 22 Pia Boulevard on July 4, at approximately 2:40 p.m. Investigation revealed the homeowner, Christopher Giancola had several weapons and illegal fireworks in his home.
Amtrak service from New York City to Boston suspended for the day
Amtrak service between New York and Boston has been suspended for the rest of the day, the rail service announced Saturday afternoon. The service disruption was due to a malfunctioning circuit breaker that was causing a power outage on all tracks between Penn Station in New York and Union Station in New Haven, Connecticut. Amtrak said it would provide an update on the suspension on its website in a message that was posted at 3:30 p.m.Customers with reservations on affected trains will typically be accommodated on trains with similar departure times or on another day, the rail service said. Amtrak will also waive additional charges for customers looking to change their reservations. Read More Salvador's president threatens to use gang-crackdown style tactics against price gougersTwo teenage sisters drown off Coney Island beach130 million Americans under threat of record-breaking heatwave
Four People Injured and Several Cars Damaged During Residential Fireworks Display
Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad detectives are investigating an incident involving a residential fireworks display that injured four people and damaged several cars on Thursday, July 4 in Port Jefferson Station. A large gathering of people were watching a fireworks display at the residence located at 9 Foxrun Court when...
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