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Suffolk police help deliver baby on the L.I.E.
Suffolk police officers helped deliver a baby on the Long Island Expressway early Sunday morning. They responded to a report of a woman in labor on the side of the LIE around 2 a.m. They found the woman and her husband on the shoulder near the Sagtikos Parkway exit Brentwood paramedics assisted the officers to…
Full LIRR service to Grand Central starts February 27
LIRR full schedule to Grand Central will begin on February 27. No matter where or when you ride, your trip will change. Learn more about the changes coming to your branch, and download the new schedules, effective February 27. The new LIRR service to Manhattan’s east side is the most transformative change to Long Island Rail Road…
Rep. George Santos backs bill making AR-15 the “national gun” of U.S.
George Santos is co-sponsoring a bill that would declare the AR-15 to be the National Gun of America.The bill was introduced by gun rights activist and Alabama Republican Rep. Barry MooreSeveral lawmakers recently criticized Santos for wearing an AR-15 lapel pin on the floor of the House last month following a series of deadly shootings.…
Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty in shooting, can still work
(AP) Actor Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to felony charges of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie and waived his first formal court appearance, in court documents filed Thursday. Baldwin and a weapons supervisor were charged last month with felony involuntary manslaughter in the…
Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty in shooting, can still work
(AP) Actor Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to felony charges of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie and waived his first formal court appearance, in court documents filed Thursday. Baldwin and a weapons supervisor were charged last month with felony involuntary manslaughter in the…
Cosori recalling 2 million air fryers for fire risk
(AP) Cosori is recalling more than 2 million air fryers sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico because their wire connections can overheat and cause a fire risk. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall Thursday. The agency said consumers should stop using the air fryers immediately. The recall involves multiple model numbers…
Sorokin lead Islanders to 2-1 win vs. Jets
NEW YORK (AP) — Simon Holmstrom scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and Ilya Sorokin made 24 saves to lead the New York Islanders to a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night. Sebastian Aho also scored for New York, which won for the third time in four games and extended…
TikTok challenge damaging fences in Centereach
A half-dozen young people, who range in age from 12 to 18years old are facing charges after damaging fences as part of a TikTok challenge in Centereach.Police said that members of the group were recording themselves blasting through fences at several homes.The destructive stunt is part of a recent TikTok trend called the “Kool-Aid Man”…
TikTok challenge damaging fences in Centereach
A half-dozen young people, who range in age from 12 to 18years old are facing charges after damaging fences as part of a TikTok challenge in Centereach.Police said that members of the group were recording themselves blasting through fences at several homes.The destructive stunt is part of a recent TikTok trend called the “Kool-Aid Man”…
$26 million renovation for MacArthur Airport
Town of Islip officials announced a plan for a $26 million renovation for MacArthur Airport on Wednesday.Improvement in the main terminal will include upgrades to the electrical and plumbing systems, a new roof and doors and a new baggage handling system will also be installed.The project, funded in part by federal and state grants, will…
Garden City Village Board vote against casino
In a a symbolic gesture, the Garden City Village Board voted to take an official stand against a proposed casino at the Nassau Hub.The proposal by Las Vegas Sands would have an entertainment complex at the Nassau Coliseum site – including a casino and a hotel.The developer says the project would bring jobs and tax…
LIPA proposes new Time-of-Day rates
LIPA has proposed a new Time-of-Day rates plan that it says would help customers save money and support clean energy. Peak hours would only be from 3-7 p.m. on weekdays. LIPA says customers would still have the option to stay on a flat rate. Long Island Power Authority customers can submit written questions and comments…