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New York On ‘High Alert’ After ‘Jaws’ Closes Down Many NY Beaches
New York State is in the midst of another heat wave. But those trying to beat that heat are dealing with sharks swimming dangerous close to shore. A Long Island Beach was closed on Monday after a shark was spotted near shore. Shark Closes Long Island, New York Beach. A...
Nassau County residents, leaders protest plans to build giant casino
Nassau County residents and leaders gathered Thursday to protest plans to place the second-largest casino in the country right in the middle of their community.Nassau Planning Commission voted unanimously to hand over control of the Nassau Coliseum to Las Vegas Sands. The lease heads to the rules committee for a vote on Monday.Those in favor of the Las Vegas Sands proposal were Nassau Community College, Long Island University, Uniondale, East Meadow and Hempstead Chambers of Commerce, and the Long Island Association.Las Vegas Sands acknowledged that not everyone is in support of project, but pleased that the planning commission approved it...
‘Pretty nasty bite’: Mayor Adams reacts to councilwoman’s arrest at Brooklyn protest
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Mayor Eric Adams, on the PIX11 Morning News Thursday, addressed the arrest of Councilwoman Susan Zhuang at a protest in Brooklyn a day earlier over a planned homeless shelter. At least seven people, including Zhuang, were arrested during the protest, according to the NYPD. Zhuang is accused of biting a police officer. “It […]
Northwell Rated New York’s Most Awarded Health System by U.S. News
North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) in Manhasset led the way as New York’s No. 1 hospital, tied with three other health systems for the top honor, and recognized as a national Honor Roll Hospital, U.S. News said. NSUH, which recently celebrated its 70th anniversary, ranked in the top 51 nationally in all 10 specialties it serves, including the two top-performing categories in the health system; The hospital’s orthopedics program ranked seventh in the United States while diabetes/endocrine disorders placed 10th.
Town Of Hempstead Councilman Christopher Carini Dies Unexpectedly
Christopher Carini, a Town of Hempstead councilman who has represented the town’s fifth district since 2019, has died unexpectedly. He was 49. “I woke up this morning to some very sad news,” Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said, before calling for a moment of silence at an unrelated news conference Monday. “My friend and former colleague on the Hempstead Town Board – Councilman Chris Carini – passed away. We are very upset about it. He was a young man who served with distinction in the Port Authority Police Department and has two wonderful children and his wife. Our hearts go out to their families.”
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...
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