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Conn. Gov. Ned Lamont had thousands of trees, bushes ‘illegally’ cut behind $7.5M home — infuriating neighbors: ‘A 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...
Michael Brown Jr. Killed In Meadowbrook State Parkway Crash
The wreck happened at around 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, on the Meadowbrook State Parkway in Hempstead. New York State Police said a Porsche was speeding in the northbound lanes when it struck a Toyota and a Nissan and overturned in the shoulder near exit M5. The Porsche driver, identified...
Threatening Bathroom Graffiti Temporarily Closes Private Englewood School (Update)
The K-12 school was closed on Wednesday, April 24, following the discovery earlier in the week of a message that investigators said threatens to "get even." The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office was alerted and police in Englewood are working the case, assisted by the county sheriff's forensics team, which collected evidence.
Manhattan DA calls on YouTube to take action against ghost gun videos
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Law enforcement officials in New York City on Wednesday called on YouTube to change its algorithm to prevent videos on how to build ghost guns from being seen by children. “We have a video then of a 3D-printed Glock,” said Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Bonnie Seok. According to the NYPD and […]
Pair of teens stabbed on NYC street, 14-year-old boy busted: cops
Two teens, 16 and 18, were stabbed on a Queens street Monday – with a 14-year-old boy busted in connection to the vicious attack, cops said. The 18-year-old victim was stabbed once in the back and the 16-year-old boy was knifed a single time in the right leg during the altercation around 6:45 p.m. at 21st Avenue and 74th Street in Astoria Heights, police said. Both victims were taken to Elmhurst Hospital Center, where they were listed in stable condition, cops said. 9-month-old baby whose mom was killed in Sydney mall rampage discharged from hospital Australian police arrest 7 alleged teen extremists linked to stabbing of a bishop in a Sydney church CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR METRO DAILY NEWSLETTER A 14-year-old boy was busted in connection to the knifing and charged with gang assault, police said. His name was not released because he is a minor. The motive for the violence remained unclear Tuesday. For the latest metro stories, top headlines, breaking news and more, visit nypost.com/metro/
Elmont man faces up to 15 years in prison for drug, gun charges
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney announced that Clyves Laurent, 30, of Elmont, was found guilty after a jury trial of weapons and drug charges on April 18, for possessing a defaced loaded handgun and methamphetamine outside of a Mount Sinai gas station convenience store. Laurent’s trial was heard before...
MTA Announces Next Round of Subway Stations Re-NEW-vation Upgrades in 2024
NEW YORK ––The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) this week announced that New York City Transit (NYCT) will complete upgrades, repairs, and deep cleanings at 13 additional subway stations in the second quarter of 2024 across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. This is part of NYCT’s Re-NEW-vation Program...
Driver plows car onto NYC sidewalk, chases down pedestrian in wild road-rage incident: video
An enraged Big Apple driver has been caught on camera plowing his car onto a Manhattan sidewalk before chasing down a pedestrian in a wild road-rage ordeal. The incident unfolded on West 39th Street near Seventh Avenue on Monday, according to footage shared by the What Is New York Instagram account. The driver was filmed steering his white sedan onto the sidewalk in front a shirtless pedestrian, knocking over two large trash cans in the process. Pickup truck driver charged with attempted murder in road rage-fueled NYC stabbing: cops As the pedestrian walked away, the driver reversed and drove up the path...
Man stabbed multiple times during road rage incident on Upper East Side: sources
UPPER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (PIX11) – A man was stabbed multiple times during a road rage incident on the Upper East Side on Tuesday, according to sources. The stabbing happened on East 62nd Street and Lexington Avenue around 7 p.m., police said. The 28-year-old victim was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, according to authorities. […]
Gilgo Beach murders evidence search underway on Long Island
MANORVILLE, N.Y. - The search for evidence in the Gilgo Beach murders case resumed Wednesday. Authorities with the Suffolk County Police Department, New York Police Department and New York State Police were searching an area in Manorville. "We do not comment on investigative steps while they are underway," Suffolk County DA Ray Tierney's office said in a statement. About suspect Rex Heuermann The search comes as suspect Rex Heuermann remains behind bars. Heuermann, a former architect, was arrested last July after police said DNA from discarded pizza and telephone records tied him to the deaths of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman and Amber Costello. Earlier this year he was also charged in the death of...
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