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NCBA Announces Roadwork at the Atlantic Beach Bridge; Intermittent Full Bridge Closures to Occur
The Nassau County Bridge Authority (NCBA) advises that motorists be aware that bridge road work, weather permitting, is planned on the Atlantic Beach Bridge on Wednesday July 17 through Friday July 19th. Intermittent full bridge closures will occur from 10pm to 6am nightly, in 15-minute durations, to perform routine maintenance...
NY AG, NYCLU sue county for again banning transgender girls and women from teams that match their gender identity
New York’s attorney general and the local affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union are both separately suing a New York county after it again banned transgender women from playing on female sports teams.
11 Year-Old Child Injured After Struck by Vehicle While Crossing Roosevelt Street, Cops Say
The First Squad reports the details of a Vehicular Accident that occurred on Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:00 pm in Roosevelt. According to Detectives, a 34-year-old male operating a 2021 Honda Accord was traveling westbound on Thoma Place where he struck a male juvenile, 11, attempting to cross the street. The male juvenile suffered a leg injury and was transported via Nassau County Police Helicopter to Cohen Children’s Medical Center for evaluation and treatment of his injuries.
'FTC Worker' Scams New Hyde Park Victim Out Of $390K In Gold Bars, Police Say
Nassau County Police arrested Yash Shah, age 25, of Baldwin, on suspicion of grand larceny on Tuesday, July 16. According to detectives, in early June 2023 a 73-year-old New Hyde Park man received a notification on his computer telling him that his device had been compromised and that he needed to contact the phone number shown.
New York county's transgender sports ban takes effect
A Long Island county law that bars transgender girls and women from competing in county-run girls’ and women's sports facilities took effect Monday. The New York Civil Liberties Union, or NYCLU, and Attorney General Letitia James filed separate lawsuits against the measure on the same day, both arguing that it violates state anti-discrimination laws.
NY weather update: Heat advisory issued for New York until Wednesday evening
On Wednesday at 3:47 a.m. an updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 8 p.m. for Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester, Suffolk and Nassau counties. The weather service describes, "Heat index values up to 98 degrees." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses,"...
Yash Shah of Baldwin arrested for elder scam
Nassau County police announced the arrest of Yash J. Shah, 25, of Baldwin in connection with an elder scam incident that occurred on June 6, 2023, in North New Hyde Park, police said. According to detectives, a 73-year-old male victim received a notification on his computer indicating that his device...
Roadwork on Atlantic Beach Bridge
Roadwork will be performed on the Atlantic Beach Bridge from Wednesday, July 17 through Friday, July 19. The Nassau County Bridge Authority is asking that motorists take note that there will be intermittent full bridge closures from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly in 15-minute intervals, for routine maintenance on the mechanical drawbridge.
Nassau County officials warn of shark sightings, rough seas
POINT LOOKOUT, N.Y. -- It goes without saying that a great place to beat the heat is the beach, but officials shared safety concerns Monday due to hundreds of weekend rescues and shark sightings. Following sightings in the Rockaways in recent days, Town of Hempstead officials are on high alert after revealing they spotted two sharks in the bay off Hewlett Point Beach on Sunday. "The sharks are a total deal breaker," one beach goer said."Some of these species love to come in the area. You're seeing them in the wading area where people are in up to their waist,...
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