Southold
LATEST NEWS
I went to a convenience store and ended up $5 million richer – but immediately lost $1.7 million when I got my cash
A LOTTO player in New York won a life-changing $5 million prize. But a large chunk of his winnings went away before he even got any cash. William O’Donnell, from Long Island, bought his ticket at a convenience store. It was a Cash X100 scratch-off ticket. It came from...
NYC parents charged after unlicensed teen son allegedly caused deadly crash
NEW YORK -- It's believed to be the first-of-its-kind prosecution in New York. Two parents have been charged after their son -- an unlicensed teen -- allegedly drove at a high rate of speed and crashed, killing his passenger.Sean Smith, 40, and Deo Ramnarine, 43, stood inside Queens Criminal Court on Monday with their 17-year-old son, whose name is not being released because of his age.The teen is charged with multiple offenses, including manslaughter, and now his parents have been charged and sentenced.Here's what the DA says happenedThen 16, the teen was behind the wheel of a BMW on May...
2 Dead In Plane Crash At NY Airport
Two men were killed when a small plane crashed at a New York airport. Click here for a new, updated story - Plane Crash Update: IDs Released For 2 Men Killed At NY AirportThe incident happened on Long Island at MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma around 6:15 p.m. Monday, July 22.Suffolk County Po…
Authorities Seeking Two Crooks that Stole Items from Unlocked Vehicle in Ronkonkoma
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the men who stole items from a car in Ronkonkoma this month. Two men stole items from an unlocked vehicle parked in front of an Express Drive...
Jessica Biel Has “Clearly Moved On” and Is Unfazed by Justin Timberlake’s DUI Arrest
Over a month after Justin Timberlake’s DUI arrest made the headlines, his wife Jessica Biel has reportedly moved on from the incident. In June, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel became the talk of social media when the singer landed in police custody. According to reports, the police arrested the 43-year-old for DWI after he ran a stop sign and swerved through the road in Sag Harbor, New York. However, Timberlake claimed he wasn’t drunk but drank only one martini. Following the incident, sources revealed Biel was upset and disappointed. According to an insider, the actress couldn’t understand why her husband would attempt to drive himself home after drinking.
Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka and Dr. Georgette Grier-Key Honored at Bay Street Theater's Epic 32nd Annual Benefit Gala
Recently, Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts hosted their annual EPIC full-blown gala extravaganza with special twists and exciting surprises, honoring show stopper Neil Patrick Harris, star of stage and screen (+food!) David Burtka, and East End community treasure Dr. Georgette Grier-Key. The star-studded event took...
Pickleball players seek more courts at Veterans Park; town officials say new private facilities can meet demand
Riverhead Town needs more pickleball courts at Veterans Park in Calverton, according to a group of avid pickleball players about 160 strong who play at the park on weekday mornings. Other pickleball fans use the three existing courts at the park during other times of the day, with the largest...
Ram's Head Inn Hosts Book Launch Party
Rams Head Bootlegger Rum and Rose flowed at the book launch party celebrating author Kathleen Boye‘s latest novel, RAMS HEAD, hailed as this summer’s “newest sexy beach read.”. Hosted at the Rams Head Inn on Shelter Island, the event featured a live jazz performance by Ahmad Ali.
New York, New Jersey delegates pledge support to Harris ahead of Democratic National Convention
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries are among the local delegates pledging their support for Kamala Harris for president ahead of the Democratic National Convention."We are brimming with excitement, enthusiasm and unity," Schumer said as he announced that Harris would be the candidate. "She said she would work to earn the support of our party and boy did she do so, in quick order."New York and New Jersey joined other states to give Harris enough delegates to secure the Democratic presidential nomination.There are 3,004 delegates pledged of the 1,976 needed.Sandra Bookman has the latest on the...
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Assemblymember William Magnarelli Announce $3M Investment in JMA Wireless Dome Renovation Project
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember William Magnarelli today announced a $3 million investment to support and advance the transformative JMA Wireless Dome renovation project. The pair made the announcement during a press conference at the JMA Dome flanked by Syracuse University leaders and several coaches, including Adrian Autry, head men’s basketball coach, Fran Brown, head football coach, Gary Gait, head men’s lacrosse coach, and Felisha Legette-Jack, head women’s basketball coach.
Terrible Humidity Returns To New York As Next Heat Wave Nears
The humidity is returning to New York State and could bring more severe weather and a fourth heatwave. In early July, New York State was in the top 5 percent of most humid places on the planet. The humidity on July 10 in New York was worse than in Florida...
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
Toxic Candy Found In New York Still For Sale, Many Hospitalized
Recalled candy, that may cause a fatal illness, is still available for sale in New York State. Many people have been hospitalized. The FDA continues to warn about candy from a California company that is getting many people sick across the United States, including in New York State. FDA: Destroy...
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
N.Y. Lottery: 3 winners get $10K in jackpot TAKE 5 prizes, all sold in NYC
Three jackpot-winning tickets worth more than $10,000 were drawn recently in New York state — and they were all sold in New York City, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced that three winning tickets worth $10,695 were sold for the July 22 evening drawing. A winning...
Upstate NYer Buys $10 Scratch-Off At Grocery Store Wins $3M
The New York Lottery has many scratch-off tickets to choose from. There are thousands and millions to win. You can spend anywhere from one to thirty dollars on a scratch-off ticket. The latest Capital Region lottery winner bought a ten-dollar scratch-off and cashed in big!. Which $10 New York Lottery...
East Rock Capital Names Alexandra Schueler Senior Director of Strategic Engagement
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2024-- East Rock Capital, a generational wealth manager serving a select group of families since 2006, today announced the hire of Alexandra Schueler as Senior Director of Strategic Engagement. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240723325415/en/ East Rock Capital Names Alexandra Schueler Senior Director of Strategic Engagement (Photo: Business Wire)
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.