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Islanders’ Recent Deals Give Patrick Roy Roster Flexibility
The last of the small signings are out of the way for the New York Islanders. Simon Holmstrom signed a one-year deal while Dennis Cholowski did the same. It looked like Oliver Wahlstrom was heading to arbitration but general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello signed him to keep him around for at least one more season.
Brothers Nabbed For Machete Attack At Hicksville Hotel
Officers responded to the Days Inn in Hicksville, located at 828 S. Oyster Bay Road, for a disturbance at around 11 a.m. Friday, July 26. According to Nassau County Police, a 43-year-old man was involved in a verbal argument with two individuals that escalated into a physical altercation. During the...
Death threats to D.A. Bragg, judge who oversaw Trump proceedings work of Vegas man: Feds
Federal prosecutors say a series of violent threats made to public officials in New York, New Jersey and elsewhere were the work of a Las Vegas man who, according to reports, was targeting judges tied to criminal cases involving former President Donald Trump. Spencer Christjencody Gear, 32, is charged in...
Saladino Recognizes Massapequa Graduate for Remarkable Athletic Achievements
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and his colleagues on the Town Board honored Lauren O’Brien, a recent Massapequa High School graduate who will attend Palm Beach Atlantic University in Florida this Fall, where she will play softball on an athletic scholarship. Lauren and her teammates at Massapequa High School won the Long Island Championship in 2023 and this year, were the Conference 1 Champions for the first time in school history. Lauren, a Centerfielder, was awarded the Nassau County Softball Coaches Association 2024 Player of the Year. She was awarded Conference 1 Player of the Year named to the All-County team. Her spectacular hitting and fielding were key components to her team’s success. Supervisor Saladino congratulated Lauren, presented her with a Town citation and wished her well in the future.
Long Beach Prepares for 2028 Olympics, Mayor Leads Delegation to Learn from Paris Games
Long Beach is positioning itself as a pivotal location for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with Mayor Rex Richardson at the helm of a delegation traveling to the 2024 Paris Games to gather intel on hosting such a massive event, as announced in a press release by the City of Long Beach. The trip is framed as an opportunity for Long Beach officials to learn from Paris's current experience, ensuring the Southern California city is well-prepared for its stint as a Venue City when the international spectacle makes its way stateside four years from now.
Westchester home values in uncharted territory
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The median price of a single-family home in Westchester County, New York has topped $1 million for the first time. It's not just a big-dollar benchmark for real estate in New York City's northern suburbs. It's the new normal. "This is unprecedented, actually. Looking at us, this time last year we were in the 9s. And now we've definitely crossed way passed the $1 million mark," said Crystal Hawkins-Syska, with the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors. "Demand right now is very, very high"According to Hawkins-Syska, a seven-figure median sales price is the result of a couple of factors, including...
NYPD searching for escaped prisoner in Queens
The NYPD is searching for a prisoner who escaped custody on Saturday in Queens, police said. The 17-year-old suspect was being processed Saturday around 6:40 p.m. when he ran from the 103rd precinct on 91st Ave. in Jamaica, according to the NYPD. The suspect was being processed for an assault...
Hoop dreams: Manhattan youth basketball tournament honors two slain NYPD detectives
Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Basketball City on South Street in Lower Manhattan buzzed with excitement on July 26 as the New York Dominican Officers Organization, the NYPD Community Affairs Bureau, the Police Athletic League, the New York City Police Foundation, and NYPD Blue Chips hosted the third-annual Det. Jason Rivera & Det. Wilbert Mora Basketball Classic.
Fire rips through Jamaica building, 8 people injured: FDNY
JAMAICA, Queens (PIX11) – A fire broke out at a Jamaica building early Sunday morning, injuring eight people, according to fire officials. The fire broke out just before 3 a.m. at a two-story building on Liberty Avenue and burned until around 4:40 a.m., according to the FDNY. As it burned, eight people were injured, including […]
Mets trade for former All-Star OF
The New York Mets on Saturday went shopping in the trade market and got themselves some help in the outfield. The Mets landed former All-Star outfielder Jesse Winker in a trade with the Washington Nationals. The deal is expected to become official once Winker clears medical tests. BREAKING: The New York Mets are acquiring outfielder... The post Mets trade for former All-Star OF appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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