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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.
Brentwood Police Use Tactical Gear to Safely Detain Two Men, Avoiding Clash in Home Depot Lot
In what could've easily turned into a high-stakes confrontation, Brentwood police officers exercised caution and restraint when approaching a car with two sleeping men and what appeared to be a real gun. The incident, which unfolded yesterday at a Home Depot parking lot around 7 a.m., was resolved without harm thanks to the department's tactical approach and advanced equipment.
Two Workers at Jericho Two Workers at Jericho Business Arrested for Stealing Copper Wi Arrested for Stealing Copper Wire from their Employer, Cops Say
The Second Squad reports the arrests of two males for an incident that occurred between Wednesday, May 15, 2024 and Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00 AM in Jericho. According to Detectives, Officers responded to a Larceny report of copper wire at Getty Terminal Corp located at 125 Jericho Turnpike. After a thorough investigation was conducted, two employees, Defendants Carlos Hernandez, 35, of 25-107 71st Avenue, Bellerose and Hugo Ayala, 23, of 4 Nassau Boulevard, Malverne were arrested without incident.
'Career Criminal' Nabbed For Serial Long Island Burglaries: DA
A man has been charged with multiple counts of burglary after he allegedly broke into several Long Island homes, stealing thousands of dollars worth of items. Vincent Dougherty, age 64, faced his arraignment on Wednesday, May 15, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Beginning in May 2021 …
Woman Nabbed In Wrong-Way DWI Incident In Seaford: Police
The incident occurred on Friday, May 10 in Seaford, according to Nassau County Police. Just after 9:30 p.m. that day, a Black 2020 Kia SUV was reported spotted driving in the wrong direction on the Seaford Oyster Bay Expressway. When police arrived, they pulled over the car, driven by 55-year-old...
N.Y. Lottery: Player wins $1,000 a week for life in Cash4Life prize
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A lucky lottery player in New York state will enjoy $1,000 a week for life after purchasing a second-prize Cash4Life ticket. The New York Lottery announced the ticket was sold for the Wednesday Cash4Life drawing — worth a guaranteed minimum of $1 million — in Nassau County. It was purchased at Jay Cards & Gift LLC, located at 712 Old Bethpage Rd., in Old Bethpage.
Hempstead Man Sentenced to 15 Years to Life in Prison for October 2018 Broad Daylight Murder
Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Hempstead man was sentenced today to 15 years to life in prison for shooting and killing a Roosevelt man in broad daylight in October 2018. Savonn Dangerfield, 27, pleaded guilty before Judge Meryl Berkowitz on March 7, 2024, to Murder...
Astoria tops as only Queens neighborhood in NYC experiencing largest growth in rental inventory: report
The Queens neighborhood of Astoria experienced the third-largest year-over-year increase in rental inventory in April 2024, according to a report by the real estate listing information site StreetEasy. Rental inventory in Astoria rose 47.1% year-over-year, from 936 in April 2023 to 1,377 in April 2024. The only neighborhoods to experience...
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