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Hempstead Councilman Christopher Carini Dies At Age 49
Nassau County resident and Hempstead Councilman Christopher Carini died at the age of 49 on Sunday, July 14, while on a family vacation in Florida, relatives confirmed. Ladder trucks from the Seaford and Wantagh fire departments draped an American flag as a hearse carrying his body drove through Seaford on Thursday, July 18.
Burgos abruptly announces resignation, effective immediately
In a surprise Friday afternoon announcement, Assembly Member Kenny Burgos released a statement saying that he had resigned from the state Legislature, effective immediately. The move brings Democrats’ ranks in the Assembly down to 100, the lowest it has been in years and the bare minimum to hold onto the party’s veto-proof supermajority.
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists opens new state-of-the art facility in Port Jefferson Station
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), recently opened a new state-of-the-art comprehensive cancer center at 1500 Route 112, Building 1 in Port Jefferson Station. The center is approximately 18,000 square feet and just across the parking lot from its previous location in Building 1. “Our new facility represents a...
Mets Predicted to Make Blockbuster Trade for MLB’s Strikeout Leader
The New York Mets are returning from the All-Star break in postseason position. As of July 19, the Mets are holding onto the final National League Wild Card spot thanks to a 49-46 record. President of baseball operations David Stearns will try to upgrade his pitching staff before the July 30 trade deadline. Could Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet be a realistic target?
Centerville's Pineda commits to Army West Point
Centerville catcher Jake Pineda committed to Army West Point on Friday, according to his social media. Pineda helped lead Centerville to its first state appearance in program history. As a junior in 2024, he held a .460 batting average, recorded nine doubles, three triples and 40 RBIs.
Goshen pitcher Alex Ramos goes undrafted, signs free agent deal with Baltimore Orioles
The Major League Baseball draft came and went, and Goshen’s Alex Ramos went unselected and left wondering, “What’s next?”. It didn’t take long for his hopes to be reinvigorated when the Baltimore Orioles decided to sign the right-handed pitcher to a minor-league free agent deal. “It came as quite a surprise,’’ he said. Ramos, 17, plans to travel to Baltimore on Friday to discuss specifics and get a medical exam.
Sign Up For a Free Summer Basketball Clinic for Kids in Coney Island
Brooklyn USA Sports and The Coney announced that registration is now open for a free, five-week basketball clinic and tournament taking place every Saturday at Kaiser Park in Coney Island. This is the second time the two groups have combined to host this event. This past year’s program saw 511...
Local shows off community decluttering program aimed at giving away items: 'It's nice to get and give free stuff'
One resident in Warwick, New York, posted photos of their community's recent swap event where members could give away and pick up gently used items for free. The Redditor shared the pictures from the event in the r/ZeroWaste subreddit with the caption, "Too Good to Toss donation day." At this annual event, members of the community can drop off items they no longer need and then return the next day to pick out anything they could use — and it's all free.
Residents, Florida mayor, object to campground proposal
Amid a large crowd that often clapped and cheered, the Warwick Town Planning Board, at their July 17 meeting, heard from residents who overwhelmingly objected to the proposed Serenity Ridge Campground at the former Black Bear Campground on Wheeler Road just outside the village of Florida. Before opening the continuation...
Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg released from Riker's jail
Allen Weisselberg, former Trump Organization CFO, left Rikers Island jail Friday after serving 100 days of his five month sentence for two felony perjury counts. It was his second 100 day jail stretch.
Warwick DPW honored for tool design
The Village of Warwick Department of Public Works earned second place in the New York State LTAP Center — Cornell Local Roads Program 2024 Build A Better Mousetrap Competition for its development of “The Fin-isher,” an innovative tool that allows for efficient and effective replacement of a broken curve box rod with minimal soil disturbance. The contraption, which replaces the need for digging large holes with an excavator by using a vac truck to create a smaller, more precise hole, also impressed other DPW supervisors, who honored the entry with first place in the People’s Choice Award.
Former Mets player Robinson Cano is putting up Ted Williams wiffle ball numbers in Mexico
Someone tell Robinson Cano he’s 41 and it’s okay to relax already. This is probably how most of the pitchers on other teams are feeling in the Mexican League where Cano is spending his 2024 season. The former New York Mets second baseman last played in Major League Baseball back in 2022 where he’d hit under .200 for three different clubs.
District Attorney Hoovler Announces Jury Trial Conviction in Maybrook Gun Case
Rudolph Davis Convicted of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree. Represents 40th Felony Gun Possession Conviction in Orange County in the Last Year. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Friday, July 12, 2024, Rudolph Davis, age 31, of Newburgh, was convicted after a jury trial in the Orange County Court of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, the sole charge against him. Davis faces up to fifteen (15) years in prison when he is scheduled to be sentenced on October 17, 2024. Davis was remanded back to the Orange County Jail without bail following the jury’s verdict.
Gov. Hochul: New Yorkers can get free, low-cost child care via new website
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Joining U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand at the Club Fed Child Care Center in Albany, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of ny.gov/childcare. This new, digital portal assists eligible families in providing them with access to free or low-cost child care through New York State’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).
Upstate, New York Angler Smashes NYS Fishing Record
What's the biggest fish you've ever caught? Did it break any records?. One man in Upstate New York can answer that question confidently with a big old, YES!. The Department of Environmental Conservation shared exciting news for one Upstate New York angler. According to a social media post, a man...
In his own words: New York man with ALS, given 2-5 years to live, wants right to die
Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of stories exploring New York’s controversial proposed Medical Aid in Dying Act. At stake is how the law defines what is permissible as people face heart-wrenching decisions about how to spend their final days. Are you a Staten Islander who supports or opposes medical aid in dying? Do you have a terminal illness? Email Lauren Lovallo at llovallo@siadvance.com.
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