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Astros sweep Yankees in ALCS, advance to World Series
NEW YORK (AP) — In recent years, it’s almost become an October ritual: Astros top Yankees. Astros take pennant. Yordan Alvarez and Alex Bregman delivered big hits and Houston advanced to the World Series again, finishing a four-game sweep in the AL Championship Series with a 6-5 victory Sunday night aided by another defensive gaffe…
Two arrested for Hempstead robbery, third suspect remains at large
Two suspects were arrested for robbing a cellphone store in Hempstead, but a third suspect remains at large.Detectives say the three suspects entered the Cricket Wireless Store on Main Street Friday night and snatched several cellphones, costing a total of $9,000. The suspects then fled the scene on foot.Police later found two men attempting to…
Hochul and Zeldin set to debate Tuesday
An agreement has been reached for a head-to-head debate between New York gubernatorial candidates Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Lee Zeldin. The two will face off Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at Pace University. It will likely be their only debate before Election Day. The debate between Hochul and Zeldin was able to move forward…
New York blood supply is low
The New York Blood Center has declared its fifth blood emergency of the year. Officials say the region’s blood supply is currently at a 1 to 3-day supply, and that the ideal blood supply level of 5 to 7 days hasn’t occurred in two and a half year. The blood center says it’s encouraging younger…
Police offering reward to find hit-and-run driver
Police are offering a reward of u p to $5,000 to find the hit-and-run driver who fatally struck a 13-year-old in Coram last week Tyler Phillips and his sister were hit over as they walked along Granny Road. Tyler pushed his sister out of the way and endured the brunt of the crash, he taken…
Astros edge Yankees 3-2, lead ALCS 2-0
HOUSTON (AP) — Alex Bregman, Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros are off to a perfect start this postseason. Taking the formula that won them 106 games in the regular season — strong pitching and hitting home runs — the Astros kept rolling against the New York Yankees. Bregman connected for an early three-run homer,…
Man seriously injured in crash
Bellport, NY- A Manorville man was seriously injured Sunday night after crashing into a tree in Bellport. Suffolk County Police say 40-year-old Lester Rusell Jr., was driving a 2004 Dodge Durango southbound on Provost Avenue, at approximately 11:30pm, when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree at 554 Provost Avenue. Russell…
Biden blasts ‘extreme’ GOP in Labor Day swing-state trips
(AP) — President Joe Biden is assailing “MAGA Republicans” and the extreme right in Labor Day remarks to union members. He addressed workers’ gatherings in Milwaukee and outside Pittsburgh. Labor Day traditionally kicks off political crunch time, with campaigns scrambling to excite voters for Election Day on Nov. 8. In Milwaukee, Biden said he is…
Judge grants Trump bid for special master in document search
(AP) — A federal judge has granted a request by former President Donald Trump’s legal team to appoint a special master to review documents seized by the FBI during a search of his Florida home last month. The decision by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon came despite the objections of the Justice Department, which said…
PD: Teenager arrested after baby shower shooting
Bay Shore, NY- A 16-year-old was taken into police custody over the weekend after police say he allegedly shot a man outside a baby shower in Bay Shore. Suffolk County Police say on Saturday night, at approximately 7:05pm, two teenage girls were engaged in a fight in front of 1651 Pine Acres Blvd. Officials say…
Flood Watch in effect for Long Island
East Farmingdale, NY- A Flood Watch is in effect for Long Island and the surrounding areas through 6pm Tuesday. The National Weather Service predicts Tuesday’s storm could produce rain fall totals in the amount of two to four inches. Localized street flooding is possible. WALK-FM Chief Meteorologist Pat Pagano, says the rain “could be heavy…
Flood Watch in effect for Long Island
East Farmingdale, NY- A Flood Watch is in effect for Long Island and the surrounding areas through 6pm Tuesday. The National Weather Service predicts Tuesday’s storm could produce rain fall totals in the amount of two to four inches. Localized street flooding is possible. WALK-FM Chief Meteorologist Pat Pagano, says the rain “could be heavy…