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NJ man arrested on LI with drugs, weapons, counterfeit cash and a fake badge
A New Jersey man was arrested on Long Island after police found him with drugs, weapons, counterfeit cash and a fake police badge in his car. The suspect was arrested without incident in Oceanside after officers pulled him over during a traffic stop. Officers recovered law enforcement paraphernalia from the car, including handcuffs, a gold…
Olympics closing ceremony Paris Games close at Stade de France
By JOHN LEICESTER Associated PressSAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Paris closed out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a boisterous, star-studded show in France’s national stadium on Sunday, handing over hosting duties for the Summer Games to the next city in line: Los Angeles in 2028.In a display of Hollywood…
Third person dies in listeria outbreak tied to Boar’s Head deli meats
By DEVNA BOSE AP Health WriterThree people have now died in a listeria food poisoning outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats, federal food safety officials announced Thursday, and the overall number of people sickened rose to 43.The additional death happened in Virginia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a news release…
Nassau County rated safest community by US News and World Report
Nassau County has been ranked the safest community in America, according to U.S. News and World Report.The report looked at factors such as crime, injuries and public safety. County Executive Bruce Blakeman hailed Nassau’s victory in the US News & World Report study as a credit to the area’s law-and-order values.. The list scored counties…
6 people arrested in Lowe’s credit card scheme
Suffolk County prosecutors say six suspects are facing charges in a fraud scheme involving Lowe’s credit cards. The group opened multiple Lowe’s credit cards in the names of different victims at several stores across Suffolk County. They then used them to purchase over $25,000 worth of gift cards.
Shirley man accused of Adventureland stabbing pleads not guilty
Daniel Tomasky the Shirley man accused of stabbing another man with a folding knife at Adventureland in July pleaded not guilty on Wednesday. Tomasky attorney said his client “feared for his life” as he stepped in to defend his wife during an altercation. Prosecutors say Tomasky stabbed James Burns who was not involved in the…
New exit ramps open on Long Island Expressway
A pair of new exit ramps connecting the Long Island Expressway to Crooked Hill Road opened Wednesday at exit 53.The $27 million project that has been under construction since 2022, will ease traffic for commuters and residents in the Brentwood area.
MacArthur Airport announces nonstop service to Sarasota, Florida
Long Island MacArthur Airport has announced new nonstop flights between Islip and Sarasota, Florida on Breeze Airways.The weekly flights will begin in November on Thursdays and Sundays.Breeze customers can book special limited-time introductory fares beginning now.
Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack
VIENNA (AP) — Organizers of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this week called them off on Wednesday after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as the concerts.Swift was scheduled to play at the Austrian capital’s Ernst Happel Stadium on Thursday, Friday…
A complete list of Paris Olympics medal winners
PARIS (AP) — The 2024 Olympics are underway. The United States led the medal standings after the 10th day of competition with China second and host France third, but more winners will join the list every day from July 27-Aug. 11. See which countries lead the medal count and the highlights in today’s schedule. Below…
Taylor Swift leads the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Post Malone
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music WriterNEW YORK (AP) — It’s Taylor Swift’s world, and the MTV Video Music Award nominations are the latest proof.“The Tortured Poets Department” singer once again tops the VMA noms with 10 — eight for her “Fortnight” music video and nods in the artist of the year and best pop categories.…
New York Civil Liberties Union criticized the Nassau mask ban as an infringement on free speech rights
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — Lawmakers in a suburban New York county have approved a bill to ban masks in public places with exemptions for people who cover their faces for health reasons or religious or cultural purposes.Supporters said the bill approved Monday by the Republican-controlled Nassau County Legislature on Long Island would prevent violent protesters…