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Police say no danger to public after 3 women shot outside restaurant in Central Nyack
CENTRAL NYACK — Three women suffered non-fatal gunshot wounds early Saturday in the parking lot outside a Route 59 restaurant, including one female taken to the hospital with a stomach wound, Clarkstown police said. Police are investigating the shootings before 3 a.m. outside CY's Restaurant and Lounge. The business is located at 37...
Oxford community brings businesses together to assist people affected by flooding
"I can't even thank everyone for the things they've done. It's just been incredible," said Elizabeth Tsimbidaros while fighting back tears. The resident from Southbury described what it was like to see the storm hit her neighborhood last week. "We ended up with water rushing in like a river and...
Town of Oyster Bay recognized for outstanding financial reporting
The Town of Oyster Bay received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. The town is the only “Large Municipal” that received the award in the country. “We are so proud of this most...
Huntington Lighthouse MusicFest to Return
The Huntington Lighthouse MusicFest will get underway next weekend with bands playing from the lighthouse and an audience gathered on vessels of all shapes and sizes. Started in 2006, the music festival has attracted thousands of people drawn to the unique nature of the event. Read More ...
Levittown street renamed after local veteran
Levittown’s Blue Spruce Road has been renamed after veteran John “Jack” Killbride, who died last year of an Agent Orange-related illness at the age of 73. Killbride, born in 1949, served two tours in Vietnam, during which he earned two Purple Hearts and received the Navy Achievement Medal With Valor. When he returned home to Long Island, Killbride served as a police officer in Freeport for 18 years.
Iona University students move in for start of new school year
Nearly 1,000 freshman students moved into their Iona University dorms on Saturday. University officials said the Class of 2028 is one of their largest and most selective in Iona history. Their families parked along North Avenue in North Rochelle to unload their cars. Some student athletes helped bring the freshman's...
DeRiggi-Whitton and county police give away over 500 backpacks
Over 500 backpacks filled with school supplies were given to students at Glen Cove High School on Thursday, Aug. 22. The event was hosted by Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) and the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association, with support from Glen Cove PBA, Glen Cove Auxiliary Police Department and the City of Glen Cove Department of Public Works.
Smithtown Library’s main branch closed until further notice
Due to the storm that occurred during the early morning hours of August 19 which caused torrential. flooding, the Smithtown Library’s main branch at 1 North Country Road, Smithtown suffered catastrophic damage to its historical collection on the lower level. Therefore, until further notice, the building will be closed...
Arrest in burglary of memorabilia from St. Johns University basketball coach Rick Pitino's office
Police have arrested a man for stealing memorabilia from St. John's University basketball coach Rick Pitino's office in Queens.Emanuel Yakubov, 25, is charged with burglary and criminal trespassing.Police were still searching for a second suspect."St. John's University is grateful for the rapid response made by the NYPD and the recovery of stolen property. The safety and security of our campus community are essential, and our cooperative relationship with law enforcement helps ensure that," St. John's Spokesperson Brian Browne said.A basketball and bullhorn, worth about $375, a ceremonial sword and other items were taken during the Tuesday afternoon break-in on Goethals...
Glen Cove Public Library’s fundraiser book sale returns
The Friends of the Glen Cove Public Library has announced its second annual book sale, which will run from Thursday, Sept. 12 through Saturday, Sept. 14. The sale will feature a wide variety of genres for children, teens and adults. All money raised will go towards library programming. “It is...
St. John’s to Welcome Stony Brook for Home Opener on Sunday
QUEENS, N.Y. – The St. John's men's soccer team will make its 2024 home debut against Stony Brook on Sunday, the first of three straight contests in Queens. Match time from Belson Stadium is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Sunday's match will be streamed on FloFC. To purchase a discounted...
Video: Post-Scrimmage (8/23) Interview - SB Noah Short
NOT A SUBSCRIBER TO GBK? CLICK TO SEE WHAT YOU ARE MISSING!. Yesterday, the Black Knights posted their final scrimmage of fall camp, as they get ready for next week, which includes Monday & Tuesday practice sessions, along with Wednesday’s walkthrough and of course, Friday’s season opener versus visiting Lehigh.
20 years of Oyster Bay’s sports summer camp
The Oyster Bay-East Norwich School district’s summer camp celebrated its 20th anniversary this year with a full schedule of activities, including fencing, lacrosse, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis, basketball and others. The camp, which is sponsored by the district’s athletic department, and the Oyster bay Athletic Booster Club. teaches students...
Beloved magician Jim McClenahan dead as shocked fans pay tribute to their ‘favorite’ entertainer
A BELOVED children’s entertainer from New York has died after working as a magician for over 25 years. White Post Farms in Melville, New York, confirmed on social media that Jim McClenahan, the star of The Magic & Comedy of Jim McClenahan Show, has died. It is not immediately clear how the longtime magician died. […]
Blood Drives Scheduled in Huntington
Organizations have scheduled around Huntington in the coming days and weeks, including: On Sunday, St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church is sponsoring a drive from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., a one-year memorial for Jerry Nicholas Ballas. See the flyer for details on how to sign up. The Read More ...
Former Plainfield mayoral candidate indicted on eight counts of election fraud
PLAINFIELD – A former city mayoral candidate has been indicted on charges of submitting hundreds of fraudulent voter registration applications to Union County election officials and then attempting to cover up his actions. Dr. Henrilynn Ibezim, 70, was indicted on eight counts – the second-degree crimes of election fraud and trafficking in personal identifying information pertaining to another person; the third-degree crimes of criminal attempt to commit false registration or transfer, tampering with public records or information,...
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