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Fight for Firefighters Foundation shows support for 9-year-old boy with epilepsy
There was a show of support Wednesday for the child of an FDNY firefighter with special needs.Dino Scali, 9, has a form of epilepsy and other developmental delays and needs constant help to do everyday activities, and on Wednesday, a foundation went to Scali's home in Massapequa to help make his daily life a little easier.Dino and his 8-year-old sister Ella helped dozens of volunteer firefighters build an addition with a bathroom and ramp onto their home."I want to say we're lucky but it's so beyond that," said Dino's mom Jackie Scali.All materials were donated. The volunteer group doing this...
Speed driving social media influencer arrested in series of N.J. burglaries, cops say
A well-known social media influencer was arrested and charged with a series of burglaries spanning several towns in New Jersey, as well as with other crimes in New York and Connecticut, officials with the Fairfield Police Department said Wednesday. Antonio Ginestri, 19, of Queens, New York and a alleged 16-year-old...
Deep Roots Market Celebrates 10 Years
Deep Roots Farmers Market returns this summer for its 10th anniversary. The market runs from June through October, supplying fresh and local produce to the community. The market has expanded to multiple locations and runs every weekend. Every Saturday, the market is open at Garvies Point in Glen Cove from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. On Sundays, Deep Roots is at Firefighters Park in Great Neck from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Man indicted for murder in fatal brawl behind Queens deli counter: DA
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A man was indicted for allegedly stabbing a man to death during a wild brawl behind the counter of a Queens bodega last month, prosecutors said Wednesday. Jahshua Kelley, 40, was arraigned on murder, assault, and criminal possession of a weapon charges for allegedly killing Nurul Bhuiyan, 40, on June 22, […]
The Summer Crazy Ice Cream Sundae Party is this Saturday
The Summer Crazy Ice Cream Sundae Party is happening this Saturday July 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Baldwin Park Recreational Room to raise money for Michael Saintrome. Last year, Saintrome was severely injured after being hit by a car, damaging his head and leaving him in and out of consciousness. Angela Lucas, founder of Hangout One Happy Place, previously held an event accumulating roughly $1,400 in April of that year. Lucas was Saintrome’s elementary school teacher making her personally connected to the family, driving this operation. On Saturday, a suggested donation of $10 would go to Saintrome's family.
Pleines Piano Students Perform In Recital And Win National Honors
Port Washington piano students of Ruth Pleines’s multi-media studio were featured at the 44th annual recital on Saturday, June 8, at Shelter Rock Church in Manhasset. Family and friends enjoyed the pianists’ choice of solos and duets reflecting the various musical eras—Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Contemporary, including popular and jazz.
Former Goldman, Blackstone analyst gets 28-month prison sentence for insider trading
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A former Goldman Sachs and Blackstone analyst was sentenced to 28 months in prison on Wednesday for insider trading, after admitting that his conduct was "catastrophically stupid."
Generations In Flux: Youth Perspectives In Jackson Heights
In the air-conditioned comfort of the only Wendy’s in Jackson Heights, Queens, four teenagers crowded around an assortment of Tibetan momos brought in from a food truck nearby. They discussed their feelings and experiences living in a smaller subset of New York City. “If I were to move to...
Glen Cove/Oyster Bay Community Calendar 7/24-7/31
To place an item in this space, send information two weeks before the event to [email protected]. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Locust Valley Public Library Community Room) Join yoga instructor Kristen for an energizing and relaxing yoga class. Kristen has worked with families throughout her career in nonprofit management and now shares her personal love of yoga with all children and adults as a way to play, recharge, connect and relax. All are welcome, no matter their experience level. Please make sure to register in advance. Contact [email protected] with any questions.
Target Is Opening A New Store On at This Location In Queens
Target plans to open a 47,000-square-foot store in Astoria, Queens, next to the Astoria-Ditmars Blvd subway station. The store replaces the former Key Foods Supermarket, which was demolished in 2020. This will be the first Target in Astoria, Queens. The store will occupy the top two floors of a three-story...
Manhasset Student Awarded American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth Scholarship
National Headquarters of The American Legion Auxiliary recently awarded Cristina Caputi of Manhasset High School in Manhasset, New York, The American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth Scholarship. Cristina Caputi will receive this scholarship to go towards tuition when she attends Villanova University as a freshman this Fall of 2024. Students,...
Queens native to play for U.S. men's soccer team at Olympics
It's an exciting time for soccer fans, as both the U.S. women’s and men’s teams are headed to the Olympics in Paris. This is the first time the men have qualified for the Olympics in 16 years. “Today is a special day for us. We announced our roster,...
WVU pitcher Hayden Cooper signs free agent contract New York Mets
The string of West Virginia University pitchers getting professional opportunities continued Wednesday morning. Former WVU pitcher and one-year Mountaineer Hayden Cooper signed a free-agent contract with the New York Mets after going undrafted in the 2024 MLB Draft. Cooper started his collegiate career at Southeastern Community College in Burlington, Iowa,...
New York Islanders Re-Sign One of their RFAs
The New York Islanders have made another offseason move. The club have agreed on a one-year deal to bring back one of their restricted free agents. The 23-year-old Swedish forward Simon Holmstrom is the player coming back to the team after signing the contract. Holmstrom signs a one-way $850K deal, instead of taking his qualifying offer of $874K two-way option.
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