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Man convicted of fatal Stop & Shop shooting to be sentenced
The man convicted of opening fire inside of a West Hempstead Stop & Shop is expected to be sentenced today. Gabriel Wilson is facing 25 years to life for the deadly shooting. Prosecutors say he gunned down his co-workers with a semi-automatic weapon in 2021. Manager Ray Wishropp was killed...
Smoke and Haze Lingers over West Hempstead
Smoke and haze conditions persist in West Hempstead from the Canadian wildfires. The National Weather Service has triggered an air quality alert for today (6/7). Please stay indoors if you can and limit your outdoor activities.
Pedestrian hit by car on Old Country Road was running across the street: Witnesses
A 43-year-old woman was struck by a Toyota in Carle Place on Tuesday as she tried to cross the street. Nassau County Police say she was seriously injured. Detectives from the Nassau County's Third Precinct detained the 73-year-old woman behind the wheel of a gray Toyota at the scene of the accident, which took place just before 9 a.m. Monday morning.
Jericho Man Sentenced uo Up to 15 Years in Prison for Deadly DWI Collision with Motorcycle
Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Jericho man was sentenced today to up to 15 years in prison for a DWI collision on Jericho Turnpike that killed a 29-year-old father of four in March 2022. Jordan Solomon, 32, pleaded guilty before Judge Caryn Fink on March...
$3,000 Boutique Burglary: Trio Swipes Cash, Clothing From Westbury Shop
The incident occurred on Sunday, June 4 at 3 p.m. in Westbury, according to Nassau County Police. Three men entered Canny Thrift Shop, located at 191 Post Avenue, and went downstairs, where a second vintage clothing boutique is located. Though the boutique was closed, police reported that the trio entered...
Serious Crash: 1-Year-Old, Woman Hit By Pickup In Jericho
The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 7 at approximately 9:15 a.m., according to Nassau County police. A 62-year-old woman was holding a one-year-old in her arms as they crossed northbound on the Jericho Turnpike at Aintree Road, police reported. While crossing, a 2015 Ford pickup truck, operated by a 32-year-old...
Smoke from Distant Canadian Wildfires Covers Long Island, Affecting Air Quality
NASSAU COUNTY, NY - Residents of Long Island and most of the Northeastern United States are dealing with an unusual occurrence as smoke from more than 150 wildfires burning in Canada currently blankets the area, seriously impacting visibility.
Tornado on Western Long Island?
As if the dense smoke wasn't problem enough, a tornado evidently struck Long Island near Westbury this afternoon around 3:45 - 3:50pm. There is a video of the storm, here. The radar is not clear, whether it be the NWS's radar on Long Island (Islip) or the Kennedy TDWR. However,...
Air quality warnings from Canada wildfires: What you need to know
NEW YORK -- New Yorkers woke up to another smoky, hazy morning Wednesday, as air quality alerts are in effect from the Canadian wildfires.Why is the air quality bad today?More than 400 wildfires are currently burning across Canada, and the smoke is now blanketing the northeastern United States.New York City was rated the worst air quality in the world this week.How long will the smoke last?Forecasters say the hazy conditions could linger over our area for another day or so, but they warned we may see more events like this as the summer continues. Visibility will be very low again Wednesday afternoon...
Freeport Public Schools closed tomorrow due to poor air quality
Due to concerns about the unhealthy air quality in Freeport and the surrounding areas, a decision has been made to close public schools tomorrow. The primary reason behind this decision is well-being of the students. Many of Freeport's students walk to their prospective schools, meaning they will be exposed to the poor quality on their trips to the school and back home. Additionally, students who take the bus to school every day need to wait at the bus stops for periods of time. Given the potential exposure to the poor air quality, the Superintendent of Public Schools, Kishore Kuncham and the school board have chosen to exercise caution by closing the schools.
Long Island man arrested at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, after shots fired on Sunday
UPDATE: Judge sets $200,000 bail for accused shooter. An accused shooter is in custody this morning after Nassau County Police were flooded with emergency calls Sunday about a gun fired in Eisenhower Park on Long Island, a person close to the investigation has disclosed.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg Says He Wants To Drop Over 300 Convictions That Were Made By Corrupt Officers
In the most recent of more than 1,000 cases involving police officers who were accused or convicted of being dismissed citywide, Manhattan's top prosecutor on Tuesday overturned over 300 convictions related to NYC police officers who were themselves found guilty of high-level crimes.
Drunk Driver Sentenced For Deadly Jericho Hit-Run Crash
Jordan Solomon, aged 32, of Jericho, was sentenced on Tuesday, June 6 to up to 15 years in prison for charges related to a drunk-driving hit-and-run crash where he was found to have a blood alcohol level three times that of the legal limit, according to the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office.
How to protect your pet against low air quality amid wildfire smoke
Keep Sparky away from Smokey! New York City’s air was officially deemed more polluted than any other major world city in the world on Wednesday as thick smoke from wildfires burning hundreds of miles away in Canada crept into the city for a second day. As smoke clouds are set to continue to choke much of the Northeast through the weekend, residents in impacted areas are wondering how to protect themselves and their loved ones — including man’s best friend. The air quality index already reached 343 on Wednesday afternoon, far worse than New Delhi’s 190 and the normal index of 100 for New York. ...
Woman arrested after pushing teen into subway tracks
QUEENS, NY – The Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has recently declared that Shemecca Wise has been arraigned on charges of attempted murder and attempted assault. She allegedly pushed an 18-year-old woman onto the tracks at the 75th Street-Elderts Lane J train station. The incident occurred on Monday, between roughly 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The victim managed to climb off the tracks but was left with a laceration and significant knee pain. Wise, a 26-year-old resident of Elderts Lane, Brooklyn, was arraigned the following day on charges of attempted murder in the second degree and attempted assault in the The post Woman arrested after pushing teen into subway tracks appeared first on Shore News Network.
Driver jumps curb, strikes pedestrian in Brooklyn
NEW YORK -- A pedestrian was struck by a driver in Brooklyn on Wednesday.Video shows a traffic light post knocked down at Ocean Parkway and Avenue M in the Midwood section.Police say the driver jumped the curb just before 9:30 p.m., hitting a pedestrian.The victim's condition is not known at this time.
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