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First mosquito of season test positive for West Nile virus
The Suffolk health commissioner announced the first mosquito sample from the county to test positive for West Nile virus this season.The sample was collected on June 27 from West Babylon. Suffolk County is preparing for its first mosquito spraying of the season this week.
Department of City Planning recommends extending Madison Square Garden permit
The New York City Department of City Planning has recommended extending Madison Square Garden’s special permit to operate the arena above Penn Station for another 10 years, on the condition the Garden commits to major public realm improvements. The proposal will come to a vote by the City Planning Commission this week on whether to…
Huntington Station teen facing illegal gun charges after shooting himself in hand
A teen from Huntington Station is facing illegal gun charges after police say he shot himself in the hand on Saturday.Staff at Huntington Hospital notified police that a 15-year-old was being treated for a gunshot wound.Suffolk police say they recovered a .22 caliber ghost gun at the teen’s house.He was arrested and will face a…
Dwight Gooden helps raise funds for Paws of War
Former Met & Yankee Dwight Gooden teamed up with the Suffolk Police Asian Jade Society to host the Charity 8-Ball Classic at Goodfellas Billiards and Bar in Selden this weekend. The event raised funds for Paws of War, an organization that provides service and companion dogs to disabled veterans, first responders and Gold Star families.…
Rudy Giuliani should be disbarred for bogus election fraud claims, a Washington review panel says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A review panel says former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani should be disbarred in Washington for how he handled litigation challenging the 2020 election on behalf of then-President Donald Trump.Giuliani “claimed massive election fraud but had no evidence,” wrote the three-lawyer panel in a report released Friday that goes through the errors…
The FDA is being asked to look into Logan Paul’s energy drink, which has the caffeine of 6 Coke cans
NEW YORK (AP) — An influencer-backed energy drink that has earned viral popularity among children is facing scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine. On Sunday, Sen. Charles Schumer called on the Food and Drug Administration to investigate PRIME, a beverage brand founded by the YouTube stars Logan Paul…
Sound wall to be built at Jake’s 58 Casino
Suffolk County OTB has agreed to build a sound wall as a buffer between Jake’s 58 Casino and nearby homes. Neighbors have complained about the noise coming from the casino. The announcement comes before a vote next week on a potential $200 million expansion of the casino. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Queens man faces fine for jumping from Fire Island ferry
The man who leapt into the Great South Bay off the deck of a Fire Island ferry is facing a $2,500 fine. Officials confirmed there is an ongoing U.S. Coast Guard investigation into the incident . The jumper, a 24-year-old man from Queens, jumped ship as it neared the dock in Bay Shore on the…
Twitter threatens legal action against Meta over Threads: report
NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter has threatened legal action against Meta over its new, text-based app called Threads, according to a letter obtained by Semafor. In a Wednesday letter addressed to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Alex Spiro, an attorney representing Twitter, accused Meta of unlawfully using Twitter’s trade secrets and other intellectual property by hiring…
OceanGate, owner of the submersible that imploded during a dive to the Titanic, suspends operations
(AP) The company that owned a submersible that imploded on its way to explore the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five onboard, said Thursday it has suspended operations. Investigators believe the Titan imploded as it made its descent into deep North Atlantic waters on June 18. Among those killed was Stockton Rush, the submersible’s…
Former New York Mayor de Blasio and wife announce separation, but not divorce
NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and his wife, Chirlane McCray, are separating but not divorcing after 29 years of a marriage that helped lift de Blasio into the mayor’s job. McCray, 68, confirmed the separation in a text to The Associated Press after The New York Times published a…
Police are seeking tips following an attempted bank robbery in North Babylon
Suffolk police are searching for a man who tried to rob the Bethpage Federal Credit Union, located on Deer Park Avenue in North Babylon Wednesday morningThe incident happened around 9:30 a.m. when a man walked into the bank and passed the teller a note demanding cash.He then fled the bank on foot without any money.…