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Takkii Ramen, a new Japanese eatery, opens in downtown Riverhead
Downtown Riverhead has a new Japanese eatery. Takkii Ramen, which focuses its menu on the popular noodle and broth based dish, opened in June on West Main Street just west of Griffing Avenue. Takkii Ramen is a part of a small chain of Japanese restaurants started in Pennsylvania. Khalid Masrour...
Calverton industrial moratorium is extended for three months by split vote of Town Board
A halt on all industrial development activities in the hamlet of Calverton has been extended for three more months. The Riverhead Town Board Tuesday approved the extension in a 3-2 split vote, with council members Ken Rothwell and Bob Kern dissenting. Rothwell said he objected to recreation uses being caught...
Home of the Week: Inside a Prized $30 Million Estate in the Hamptons
The Hamptons is a perennial favorite vacation destination among billionaires, A-listers, and the world’s most stylish jet-setters. Of the many towns, villages and hamlets that comprise the Hamptons, Southampton is one of the largest and oldest, not to mention one of the most expensive zip codes in the country, with no shortage of newly constructed modern mansions and stately historic homes. This Modernist South Carolina Home Was Designed Around Specimen Oak Trees. It Can Be Yours for $11 Million. Despite Southampton’s multitude of impressive residences, many with impressive pedigrees, it’s rare that a home of such prestige as the Atterbury Estate comes to market—until now....
$2M Fraud: 3 From Long Island Among 4 Nabbed For Scheme
They have pleaded guilty in federal court in Central Islip to money laundering conspiracy in connection with the scheme involving the global financial services firm based in Menlo Park, California, which is located near San Francisco. Three of the four are Long Island residents:. Edward Hernandez, also known as “Ghost,”...
Former Trump Org CFO Allen Weisselberg released from jail
Former Trump Organization chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg has once again been released from jail, according to New York City corrections records.Weisselberg was sentenced April 10 to five months in New York City's Rikers Island jail complex, in line with a plea agreement reached with prosecutors over perjury he committed in a 2023 civil fraud case. He was released Friday, after 100 days, due to good behavior. It was his second 100-day stint in jail in just over a year.Weisselberg pleaded guilty to two felony counts of perjury, admitting he gave false testimony regarding the size of former President Donald...
Jennifer Lopez, Kim Cattrall Check Out East Hampton Antiques & Design Show
Get In-Depth Insights and Exclusive Content Delivered Direct to You. Despite some rainy weather, the 2024 East Hampton Antiques & Design Show brought out a crowd, including some A-list celebrities, such as Jennifer Lopez and Kim Cattrall, as well as some prominent figures from the world of design, last weekend.
Ex-Rutgers president to lead N.Y. university
Richard L. McCormick, who led Rutgers University for a decade, will serve as interim president of Stony Brook University, part of the State University of New York, officials announced this week. Since stepping down as Rutgers president in 2012, McCormick has been teaching history and education at Rutgers and writing...
‘Music Throughout the Village’ in Port Jefferson
Local organizations collaborate to host weekly event. This past weekend, a musical addition to the Port Jefferson community has been added to the charming local streets, Music Throughout the Village. A collaboration between The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council and Port Jefferson...
Feds moving Newburgh Social Security Office to Town of Wallkill
TOWN OF WALLKILL – If you are planning to conduct business at the Social Security Administration Office in the City of Newburgh – surprise. It’s closed. It was shut down on Thursday afternoon and will be moved to 85 Crystal Run Road in the Town of Wallkill.
Stony Brook University Hospital Recognized for Excellence in Emergency Nursing
The Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) Emergency Department has been selected as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association’s (ENA) 2024 Lantern Award for demonstrating excellence in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research performance. The Lantern Award showcases our emergency department’s accomplishments in incorporating evidence-based practice and innovation into...
Breeze Airways to double LI service to this Florida destination
Greater Ronkonkoma coverage is funded in part by The Core Station Yards, now leasing brand-new apartment homes in Ronkonkoma. Click here to book your in-person tour today. Long Islanders love Vero Beach, and Breeze Airways has taken notice. The airline has decided to double its MacArthur Airport nonstop service from...
Yankees castoff who had alcohol-induced clubhouse outburst in Bronx quits new team
Former Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán is on the market again. After a brief stint in the Pirates organization — he posted a 4-4 record with a 5.13 ERA in 11 starts between Triple-A Indianapolis and Single-A Bradenton — Germán has chosen to exercise an opt-out clause on his contract, resulting in his release.
Woman Seriously Injured During 2-Vehicle Crash In Poughkeepsie
The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 3:40 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, on Route 9 near Rochambeau Lane in the town of Poughkeepsie. According to Capt. Michael O'Dowd of the town of Poughkeepsie Police said a 2017 Chevrolet sedan driven by a Poughkeepsie man made a left turn from the southbound side of South Road into the northbound side of South Road.
Lil Kim & Antonio Brown Lock Lips During Wild Night Out
It looks like things could be heating up between Lil Kim and Antonio Brown. Lil Kim and Antonio Brown recently linked up for an NYC yacht party, and needless to say, things got steamy. Throughout the evening, the two of them were spotted getting handsy, kissing, and more. They appeared to sit next to each other in a VIP section at the event, hosted by music manager Big Fendi.
Wanted for Commack Petit Larceny
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the woman who allegedly stole merchandise from a Commack store in June. A woman allegedly stole approximately $720 worth of Pokémon cards from Target, located at 98...
Tow Truck Operator Seriously Injured in Huntington Station Crash
Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a tow truck operator in Huntington Station this afternoon. Leonel Guillen Avila was driving a 2009 Honda Civic southbound on 9th Ave. when his vehicle struck a tow truck operator who was hooking up a disabled vehicle to a tow truck, owned by Auto Houndz, which was parked on the shoulder in front of 65 9th Ave., at 3:34 p.m.
5 Tornadoes Hit NY During Round Of Severe Storms, With 1 Fatality Reported
The time frame for the twisters on Tuesday afternoon, July 16, was from 3 p.m. to around 5:30 p.m. Four of the five were rated an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, the second-weakest of the six levels. They were identified at:. Canastota, Madison County - EF-1, from 3 p.m....
Country Icon Added to New York State Fair Concert Lineup
A country icon has been added to the growing list of free entertainment at the New York State Fair. One of the best state fairs in the country is only a month away. Escape artists, jugglers, robots, racing pigs, and splashing sea lions are all part of the fun at every turn.
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