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Brooklyn man arrested on weapons charge
Nassau County Police arrested a Brooklyn man for allegedly possessing an illegal firearm during a traffic stop on Friday, July 19, at 9:11 pm in Woodbury. According to detectives, Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team (CIRRT) Officers while on routine patrol observed a gray 2011 Mercedes-Benz traveling northbound on Woodbury Road at a high rate of speed. Police say that a loaded 9mm Ruger handgun and a switchblade knife was recovered from inside the vehicle during the traffic stop. The operator of the vehicle, Emmanuel E. Pressley, 20, arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree and multiple VTL violations.
Yankees Injury Update: Aaron Boone drops big Giancarlo Stanton, Jasson Dominguez news
Right before the New York Yankees emphatically embarrassed themselves against the Mets to officially lose the 2024 Subway Series, fans were given a glimmer of hope in the form of a couple of injury updates from manager Aaron Boone. Though it's still somewhat vague, at least we know Giancarlo Stanton...
30 years ago, he led a landmark case on NY’s school funding formula. Now he wants it overhauled.
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools.More than 30 years ago, the Campaign for Fiscal Equity filed a landmark case against the state of New York, alleging that its school funding system violated the constitutional right of New York City students to a “sound basic education.” After a drawn out legal fight, the state’s highest court agreed.It paved the way for the state’s Foundation Aid formula, which determines how much money is sent to school districts based on student need — for example, providing additional funding to districts that serve higher...
Tupac Shakur murder suspect ‘Keefe D’ allegedly went undercover to implicate Diddy
As the attempt to find the killer of 2Pac continues in court, new evidence has surfaced which suggests the primary suspect, Duane ‘Keefe D’ Davis, purposefully went undercover to implicate Bad Boy founder Diddy in the murder. In a recent legal file, prosecutors claim to have evidence that...
9 injured, dozens of flights canceled or delayed after fire breaks out at JFK Airport in New York
Nine people suffered minor injuries and dozens of flights were impacted after a small fire broke out at JFK Airport in New York on Wednesday morning.The fire broke out on an escalator in Concourse C and spewed smoke through Terminal 8 around 7:15 a.m.About 960 people were evacuated from the area and taken to another part of the terminal. Nine people were injured -- all with minor smoke inhalation -- and four were taken to the hospital to be checked out.The FDNY ventilated the terminal and it was cleared to reopen.American Airlines, which occupies the terminal, said three American Eagle regional departures were canceled as a result of the fire, out of 89 total American flights scheduled to depart from Kennedy on Wednesday.The airport suggests checking with your carrier before traveling.The exact cause of the fire is under investigation.
North Salem Superintendent Put On Administrative Leave
The North Salem Central School District announced on Wednesday, July 24, that Superintendent Duncan Wilson had been placed on administrative leave. In his place, Adam VanDerStuyf was named Acting Superintendent on Monday, July 22, according to the school board. VanDerStuyf, who has been with the district since 2015, has held...
ALERT! This Nasty Virus Is Back New York State
Officials in portions of New York State are reporting that there has been an uptick in the amount of confirmed cases of a nasty virus. The summer is here and most people are spending time outdoors. Whether it is a backyard picnic, or camping and hiking, there are so many fun things to do when summer hits the Empire State. However, there are some dangers that you need to be aware of.
NY weather update: Beach hazards statement issued for New York until early Friday
An updated beach hazards statement was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 10:25 a.m. in effect until Friday at midnight for Monroe, Wayne, Cayuga and Jefferson counties. The weather service adds to expect, "Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions." "Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions," explains the...
Increased Risk of Isolated “Severe” Thunderstorms in Central New York
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Wednesday, July 24. Residents should be aware there could be hail, torrential downpours, and damaging winds whipping up this afternoon and evening. Areas that should be currently on alert include Oneida, Onondaga, Otsego, Madison, and Cortland County. Watch out...
Update: Here's Closer Look At New Drive-Thru Chick-fil-A In Westchester
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for Westchester's first full-service Chick-fil-A location, which will feature a drive-thru. The ceremony for the fast-food eatery, located in Yonkers at 2205 Central Park Ave. (Route 100), was held on Wednesday, July 24, one day ahead of its officia…
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