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Guilty! Jagminder Singh On Meth Causing Double Fatal Crash
On April 17, Jagminder Jit Singh, 43 of Floral Park, entered a negotiated guilty plea on two counts of homicide by vehicle while DUI, two counts of homicide by vehicle, five counts of DUI, one count of aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI, one count of aggravated assault by vehicle, four counts of recklessly endangering another person, and three summary offenses, court records show and the DA's release confirmed.
Second man wanted for fatally shooting teen, 17, in the Bronx: NYPD
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – A second man is accused of fatally shooting a 17-year-old boy in the Bronx on March 7, according to the NYPD. The shooting happened on Cauldwell Avenue around 4:10 p.m. Officers discovered Laquai Dash with multiple gunshot wounds to his body, police said. He was transported to NYC Health + […]
Recreation upgrades and security measures
Exciting developments are underway at Glen Cove’s fields as the city embarks on a series of ambitious upgrades aimed at transforming the beloved sports hubs into premier destinations for recreation. The initiative aims to improve accessibility, safety, and sustainability while creating vibrant spaces that cater to the diverse needs of residents. With a focus on green spaces, recreation facilities and community engagement, the city is poised to transform its outdoor amenities into dynamic hubs for leisure, sports, and social interaction.
Authorities investigating Gilgo Beach killings search wooded area on Long Island, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities investigating New York’s Gilgo Beach killings have launched a sprawling search of a wooded area on Long Island, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The case has fueled national speculation after years of dead ends. Months ago, prosecutors charged a New York architect with murder in the death of four of the 11 women whose remains were found buried along a remote beach highway in 2010 and 2011. Dozens of police canine units and officers started searching Tuesday through woodlands in Manorville, New York, the law enforcement official said. The official was not authorized to discuss details of the investigation publicly and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. The Suffolk County district attorney’s office, which is prosecuting the suspect, Rex Heuermann, said only that the search related to an ongoing investigation.
Long Island woman kills woman in DUI crash, flees in marked official vehicle
A Long Island woman killed another woman in a car crash while driving drunk, then attempted to escape in a public safety vehicle, according to authorities. Rachel Lodice, 21, was driving a Kia and struck a Nissan Altima in Massapequa on Tuesday night, police said. A 64-year-old woman driving the Nissan was killed, and a 46-year-old female passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the ...
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont had nearly 200 trees ‘illegally’ cut behind $7.5M home for ‘better view’ — infuriating neighbors: ‘Chainsaw massacre’
Hypocrisy’s the root of the problem. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont had thousands of trees and bushes illegally chopped behind his sprawling Greenwich home — despite publicly championing a statewide effort to plant more conifers, according to angry neighbors and other sources. The wealthy 70-year-old Democrat was hit with a citation for cutting down more than 180 trees in a protected wetland area to allegedly get a better view of a pond from his $7.6 million abode, CT Insider reported Tuesday. “[It’s a] chainsaw massacre,” land use attorney John Tesei, who represents nearby property owners INCT LLC, said according to the outlet. “I’ve...
Bronx street vendor loses home after paying high DSNY fines
NEW YORK - Street vendors in the Bronx say they're being hit with more tickets and fines than they can count, and they're now calling on the city to make a change. Many vendors say they're trying to comply with regulations, but can't physically get a license. Mohamed Attia, who has worked for the Street Vendor Project since 2018, has shown CBS New York the mounds of tickets street vendors have received within the last year, especially in the Bronx.Many streets vendors have told CBS New York they want to follow the city's regulations, but only get caught because they don't...
15-Year-Old Kidnapped, Stabbed: Reward Offered In Search For Brentwood Assault Suspect
In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Suffolk County Police asked for tips in the search for Josue Zepeda Padilla, one of seven people indicted for the robbery, kidnapping and gang assault of a 15-year-old boy on Saturday, Jan. 6. According to police, the group lured the teen...
These 13 subway stations are getting an upgrade this summer
Anyone who takes the subway in NYC knows certain stations leave something to be desired. The peeling paint, rusted stanchions, and generally cruddy atmosphere makes for a dingy commute. Luckily for some New Yorkers, the commute is about to get slightly nicer. The MTA and New York City Transit (NYCT)...
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