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Police search for missing teen
Hicksville, NY- Nassau County Police Missing Persons Squad are trying to locate a missing Hicksville teenager. Authorities say 15-year-old Sana Ali, was last seen leaving her home in a blue colored, two-door Toyota Scion with a Virginia plate “2038XC”. Sana is described as a Middle Eastern female, 5’3″ tall, 130lbs, with black hair and brown…
Drawing nears for $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A $1.1 billion lottery prize will be on the line as numbers are drawn for the Mega Millions game. The giant jackpot is the nation’s third-largest prize and is the result of 29 consecutive drawings without anyone matching all of the game’s six numbers. Before rushing out to spend $2…
Wild Cat FOUND
Central Islip, NY- The large wild cat that’s been spotted roaming on the South Shore in Suffolk County was captured Friday morning in Central Islip. Sources say police were able to corral the animal in the area of 90 Hawthorne Avenue around 4am and place it in a cage. The big cat was said to…
Hochul announces plan to increase wind farms off LI coast
East Farmingdale, NY- On Wednesday New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the state’s plan to increase the state’s number of off shore wind farms to help generate electricity for New Yorkers. “New York is proud to continue leading the way in offshore wind development while establishing a blueprint for building a locally-based green economy,” Governor Hochul said. “Today we…
Tony Dow, big brother in “Leave It To Beaver” dies
(AP) — The man who played big brother to the title character in the old-school sitcom “Leave It to Beaver” has died. Tony Dow died yesterday at age 77. His death was announced by a rep and by his family a day after a mistaken announcement was released saying he had died. No cause of…
Jeopardy names Bialik & Jennings as co-hosts
(AP) — Usually on a quiz show, there’s only one right answer to a question. But the producers of “Jeopardy!” have decided there are two correct answers to a question people have been asking since Alex Trebek died in 2020: who should take over as host of the show? The dual answer is Mayim Bialik…
Long Island woman killed by dog
East Farmingdale, NY- A Long Island woman was killed Wednesday by a dog in her backyard. Nassau County Police said they were called to a house on Terrace Court in Albertson after the woman’s husband found her. Officials say when they arrived on scene, the dog attacked an officer who fired a single shot, killing…
Federal reserve bumps key interest rate
(AP) — The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by a hefty three-quarters of a point for a second straight time in its most aggressive drive in more than three decades to tame high inflation. The latest Fed move raises its key rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range…
Vice President Harris to visit Hamptons on Thursday
East Farmingdale, NY- The Southampton Town Police Department are advising motorist to expect delays and closures Thursday along Sunrise Highway and County Road 39 in the afternoon and evening rush hour. When asked about the anticipated road closures SHPD were unable to elaborate on the times of the closures or the parameters. Now an east…
Hochul issues proclamation strengthening rights for New Yorkers with disabilities
East Farmingdale, NY- New York State Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday commemorated the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by issuing a proclamation and signing a legislation package to make New York more accessible for everyone. Read more about the proclamation and legislative package, here. Photo: July 26, 2022 – New York…
Bill to boost semiconductor industry passes key Senate test
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has advanced a $280 billion bill designed to boost the U.S. semiconductor industry and accelerate high-tech research. Backers of the measure say it will be critical to the economy in coming decades. The legislation is now on a glidepath to final passage in the Senate, and the House is expected…
Bobcat or Lynx? Wild Cat spotted on South Shore
East Farmingdale, NY- From sharks to wild cats, animal sightings continue to top headlines this summer on Long Island. Suffolk County Police say they got a call Tuesday morning around 10:40am about a large wild cat believed to be possibly a bobcat, in the area of Boulevard Ave in West Islip. Officials in Suffolk County…