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Three Firefighters Injured in Southeast Bronx Nonfatal Residential Fire
Three firefighters are recuperating from their injuries following a two-alarm fire on Friday, May 18, in the Harding Park section of the southeast Bronx, near Clason Point. The cause of the fire is under investigation. During a press conference on Friday, May 17, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and...
N.Y. Lottery: Player claims $1M on scratch-off game as one-time lump sum; 1 top prize remains
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A New York Lottery player has claimed a $1 million prize on a scratch-off game — and one top prize still remains. Walter Jewels of Freeport, New York, has claimed the prize on the Magic 8 Ball scratch-off game. The ticket was purchased at Curiosity, located at 193 Atlantic Ave., in Freeport.
Kingsbridge Heights: Lawyer for “Fentanyl” Daycare Owner: “She’s not a Monster”
Editor’s Note: The following is an extended version of the story that appears in our print edition dated April 18-May 1, 2024. Bronx daycare owner, Grei Mendez, appeared in Bronx Criminal Court on Tuesday, April 9. Facing various State charges, following the unintentional death by fentanyl poisoning of one-year-old Nicholas Feliz Dominici at Divino Niño Daycare Center in Kingsbridge Heights on Sept. 15, 2023, her defense attorney alleges she’s not a monster.
Capitol Riot: MTA Worker, Wife From Massapequa Participated In Jan. 6 Breach, Feds Say
Long Island residents Kevin Moore, age 61, and Carol Moore, age 57, of Massapequa, are named in a four-count criminal complaint that was filed in US District Court in Washington, DC on Monday, May 13. According to investigators, the couple attended then-President Donald Trump’s speech at the Ellipse that morning...
Alleged Gang Member Indicted For 2021 Long Island Murder: DA
A man currently incarcerated and believed to be a Bloods gang member has been indicted for a murder that occurred nearly three years prior. Christopher Semoy, age 22, faced his arraignment on Wednesday, May 15 for the 2021 Elmont shooting of Khasiem Woton, the Nassau County District Attorney announ…
Man sentenced to 9 years in prison for fentanyl and crack cocaine sale that led to fatal overdose of Ronkonkoma woman
Justin Llewellyn Pleaded Guilty in March to Selling Drugs that Led to the Death of Yasmin DeLeon. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on May 16 that Justin Llewellyn, 35, of Wyandanch, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty in March to Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree and Conspiracy in the Fourth Degree, for selling fentanyl and crack cocaine to Yasmine DeLeon, 25, of Ronkonkoma, that lead to her fatal overdose in November 2022. Llewellyn was one of 21 defendants indicted last April following a long-term narcotics and gun trafficking investigation.
Fire At Commercial Garage In Mineola
A fire in a commercial garage on the border of Mineola and the Willistons drew crews from multiple fire houses on Thursday morning. Neighbors reported hearing numerous sirens that morning as teams from the Mineola Fire Department, East Willison Fire Department, Williston Park Fire Department, and New Hyde Park Fire Department responded to the blaze.
The Abandoned Pilgrim State Hospital Was Once The World’s Largest Psychiatric Hospital
Pilgrim State Hospital, located in Brentwood, New York, was once a bustling hub of psychiatric care, established in the early 20th century and designed as a haven for those needing psychiatric help. It grew rapidly to become one of the largest hospitals of its kind in the world, and today, what is left of the institution stands as a monument to the complex history of mental health care. From its inception, the hospital was at the forefront of many treatment innovations, which have since shaped modern psychiatric practices. The remnants of these pioneering efforts now lie quiet, enveloped in the stillness of its vast grounds.
Nassau University Medical Center treats burns of injured deputy fire chief
The Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow provided life-saving care to a deputy fire chief last week, after he was seriously burned in an accident at the Nassau County Fire Service Academy in Old Bethpage. According to Michael Uttaro, the Nassau County Fire Marshal, around 10:30 a.m. on May...
Letter to the Editor: Re-Elect Sam Perlman
When I ran for election to the Jericho School Board in 2021, our community was deeply divided over two issues: a) the school’s COVID response, and b) the proposed Jericho mega shelter promoted by members of the administration and School Board. There was tremendous concern surrounding our District’s leadership, particularly its lack of candor, and I ran on a platform of transparency, accountability, and independence. Jericho voters overwhelmingly supported my commitment to restore the public’s confidence in the work of our School Board and repair the fracture in our community.
Woman Pitches Cup-Throwing Tirade At Darien Chipotle
Stamford resident Galeano Hernandez, age 29, was charged with breach of peace on Wednesday, May 8, at the restaurant in Darien. According to Lt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police, Hernandez was picking up a delivery and asked an employee for an empty cup, which resulted in an argument after she was asked to pay.
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