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191st class of Suffolk County police recruits sworn in at ceremony
Suffolk County Police Acting Commissioner Robert Waring swore in the 191st class of police recruits at the Suffolk County Police Academy in Brentwood on Aug. 19. Of the 80 SCPD recruits, seven are fluent Spanish speakers while more than 60 percent have prior military experience. In addition to the SCPD recruits, the class is also comprised of 25 Suffolk County deputy sheriffs and 21 recruits representing East Hampton Town, Southampton Town, Shelter Island Town, Southold Town, Riverhead Town and Stony Brook University Police.
Restaurant Worker From Hicksville Accused Of Forcibly Touching Girl In Farmingdale
Ismatullah Kamran, age 45, of Hicksville, while employed at Halal Urban Bites located in Farmingdale at 533 Fulton Street, inappropriately grabbed and forcibly touched a 15-year-old girl he recently hired, according to Nassau County Police. The victim immediately notified her parents, who contacted the police. Shortly after, officers located Kamran...
Provisional data shows overdose deaths decreasing in NYS
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—Over a 12-month period, areas outside of New York City saw a 9 percent decline in estimated overdose deaths and in New York City, 3 percent. This is according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that compared the numbers to a prior 12-month period. Dr. David Holtgrave, a […]
New Legislation in New York Will Add Holiday Cheer
Just in time for Leaf Peeper season, Apple Picker weekends, and the Holidays the Governor of New York has signed landmark legislation that will benefit New York's small craft manufactures of spirits, ciders, and meads. Now when you discover a small batch at a distillery or brewery in New York you will be able to ship to your friends and yourself.
East Elmhurst store sells $50K Powerball ticket; Maspeth deli scores $8.6K in TAKE 5
Sign up for our QNS email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. A New York Lottery third-prize-winning ticket worth $50,000 was sold at Moreno Brother’s Inc., located at 94-15 Astoria Blvd., East Elmhurst, for the Aug. 21 Powerball drawing. The winning numbers...
New York State Man Charged With DWI After Driving to Barracks For Other Charge
Just when you thought one person couldn't possibly make any more bad decisions? Police say a New York state man has been charged with aggravated DWI, after he was found to be driving over three times the state's legal BAC limit of 0.08%. But to make matters worse, officials say...
10 Hospitals In New York State Recognized As Best In America
Ten New York hospitals, including three in the Hudson Valley, were recognized as the best in the nation. Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck is being praised for the quality of its patient care. Northern Dutchess Hospital In Rhinebeck, Dutchess County Among Best In The Nation. The Centers for Medicare and...
This Popular Supermarket Chain Will Close Dozens of Stores by November
Popular supermarket chain Stop & Shop will be closing many stores before the end of the year. All across the nation, everyday shoppers are being squeezed by higher and higher prices at the grocery store every time that they go. Because of this, many chains have now deiced to close with Stop & Shop being the latest chain to close dozens of its stores all across the country.
New York State Police Seek Your Help, Do You Know This Individual?
New York State Police are seeking your help in identifying an individual accused of breaking into a store in the middle of the night. A more accurate description is that the break in took place in the early morning hours. Take a look at the video and pictures below to see if you recognize the suspect.
Many In New York State Unknowingly Break The Law Each Day
You, a family member, or a friend might be breaking the law each day. Did you know that New York State has a new(sh) passenger seat belt law?. All Passengers Must Wear Seat Belts In Vehicles In New York State. I was having a conversation with my father the other...
Lost Older Adults Attacked By Bees Hiking In Upstate New York
The day got much worse for lost hikers in the Hudson Valley when they were "swarmed" and "stung" by bees. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation detailed to Hudson Valley Post what happened in the DEC's latest "DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review." Wilderness Rescue: Hamlet of...
Olympic Authority 2024-25 events calendar released
ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) 2024-2025 events calendar featuring World Cup events in three different sports and the International Bobsled & Skeleton Federation (IBSF) World Championships set for March 2025. The announcement follows the conclusion of the Paris...
Popular Western New York Restaurant Faces Lawsuit
A well-known Buffalo, New York based restaurant chain has made headlines for the wrong reason. Rachel’s Mediterranean Grill, with several locations throughout Western New York, promises a “healthy, balanced lifestyle without sacrificing the taste of delicious food,” and their many Buffalo-based locations deliver that daily to their legions of fans of the restaurant’s popular Greek bowls and wraps.
Thieves with sledgehammers rob Bellmore jewelry store, owner says
The owner of a Bellmore jewelry store says five thieves with sledgehammers stole merchandise in an apparent smash-and-grab robbery. The incident happened at around 1 p.m. at Philip Joseph Jewelers on Sunrise Highway, police say. The store owner says the thieves took off in a vehicle. She tells News 12...
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