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Dr. Michael Faloon joins New York Spine Institute
Spine surgeon Michael Faloon, MD, joined Westbury-based New York Spine Institute, according to an Aug. 16 news release. Dr. Faloon has 15 years of experience in private and academic practice and is seeing patients at the practice's New York locations and West Orange, N.J. office. Dr. Faloon earned his medical...
New York Resident Embroiled in Wrongful Death Lawsuit with Disney World
A legal battle is raging on between a New York man and the Walt Disney Corporation. The man, Jeffrey Piccolo of Rocky Point, NY, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Disney. Tragically, Piccolo lost his wife, Dr. Kanokporn Tangsuan, in 2023 while at Disney World in Florida. Florida Gov....
Urgent: Nassau Police Seek Public's Help in Locating Missing 14-Year-Old Allison Isidro Last Seen in Uniondale
The Missing Persons Squad reports the details of a Missing Juvenile that occurred on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 5:00 PM in Uniondale and was reported to Police on Thursday, August 15, 2024. According to Detectives, Allison Isidro, 14, was last seen leaving her Beck Street residence. She is described...
Driver Killed After SUV Crashes Into House In Baldwin
It happened just before 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 in Baldwin. Nassau County Police said a 49-year-old man was driving a 2013 Hyundai Tucson eastbound on Grand Terrace Avenue when his vehicle left the roadway. The SUV struck a fence and then a home at 917 Grand Terrace Ave., causing...
NY bill proposes expanded health care, job support for caregivers of disabled veterans
Rochester, N.Y.— There's a new lifeline to those who dedicate their lives to caring for veterans. New legislation, introduced by Rep. Joe Morelle during a press conference Thursday in Rochester, would require the state's Department of Veteran Affairs to expand its support for family members who take care of disabled veterans.
Trump seeks to delay sentencing in "hush money" case until after election
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump asked the judge overseeing his criminal case in New York to delay his sentencing until after the presidential election in November, arguing that a delay is necessary to resolve ongoing legal challenges to his conviction.In a letter to Justice Juan Merchan, the judge overseeing the case, Trump attorneys Todd Blanche and Emil Bove noted that the current sentencing date of Sept. 18 would come after early voting has already begun."Sentencing is currently scheduled to occur after the commencement of early voting in the Presidential election," Blanche and Bove wrote. "By adjourning the sentencing until...
Tanger Outlets Deer Park and Riverhead Invite Local Schools to Apply for 2024 TangerKids Grants Program through Oct. 18
Tanger Outlets Deer Park and Tanger Outlets Riverhead announce the launch of the 2024 TangerKids Grants Program, continuing a long history of investing in the local community by supporting educational resources that help area students succeed. Applications are now open through Oct. 18, and Long Island educators are encouraged to apply at grants.tanger.com. The platform invites teachers and leaders within the community to identify their needs and request funding to enhance programs and better serve students as they work to create a more productive and inclusive learning environment.
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Construction on the Newly Renovated St. John’s University Health Center
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced completion of construction on the newly renovated St. John’s University Health Sciences Center and basketball facility that will enhance the Queens community and provide exceptional opportunities for students’ educational experience. “With continued investments in New York’s colleges and universities, we’re helping our premier...
New World Club Presents Scholarships
Huntington High School’s New World Club presented 15 scholarships to graduating seniors during a ceremony in the school auditorium. New World Club members serve as mentors for English as a new language students new to Huntington High School. “In this collaborative group, students assist other students as they become increasingly attuned to a new way of life and schooling system,” according to a club profile. “Newcomers are paired with current students who help to guide and mentor their peers.”
Former Jericho resident publishes 23rd book
Former long-time Jericho resident Marilyn Levinson recently published her twenty-third book–the eighth in her “Haunted Library” mystery series. Writing under the pseudonym Allison Brook, Levinson said she will create another mystery and suspense series with her next book. A former high school Spanish teacher, the prolific Levinson...
THEY’RE BEING WATCHED: 44 Division I women make Hermann Trophy Watch List
United Soccer Coaches announced on Thursday the 44 NCAA Division I women’s college soccer players named to the 2024 Hermann Trophy Watch List as the regular season officially kicked off. Highlighting the watch list are six players who were 2023 Hermann Trophy semifinalists including senior defender Lilly Reale (UCLA);...
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