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Franklyn Charles, 18, charged in accident that killed Jennifer Figueroa, 30, in Wyandanch –…
WYANDANCH, NY (CBSNewYork) - A teenager was to be brought to justice following an accident that killed a mother and seriously injured the woman's daughter on Friday on Long Island.Police said Franklyn Charles, 18, was behind the wheel of a…
The Boston Globe will host Boston mayoral candidate Michelle Wu, Suffolk County DA Rachael Rollins,…
Posted: October 7, 2021 at 6:00 a.m. EDT|Update: 6 hours agoBOSTON, 21 October 2021 / PRNewswire / - The Boston Globe today announced the list of guests who will join the hosts Jenee Osterheldt and Meghan irons on the second episode of!-->!-->…
Revised redistribution map would affect South Rim towns, Brockton
After soliciting comments over the past week on proposed redistribution maps for the Legislature, House and Senate leaders on Tuesday completed revised plans that would add a sixth minority-majority Senate district that covers Brockton and…
Ipswich, Suffolk has the highest Covid rate in England
The Covid infection rate in Ipswich jumped last week to become the highest in England.
Government data revealed that the seven-day rate is now 854.5 cases per 100,000 people for the week through October 14.
This means that nearly one…
Celebrating Gabby Petito in Patchogue – a foundation to help others on her behalf
A lively group of more than 100 ate, drank and danced at a Patchogue music hall on Sunday with Gabby Petito leading the way and raised money for a new foundation in his name.…
Democrat Tim Sini and Republican Ray Tierney fight over who’s toughest on crime in Suffolk
In the race for the Suffolk County District Attorney, the question of who will be tougher on crime - Democrat Tim Sini or Ray Tierney, the Republican and Conservative Party candidate - has arisen as the main…
COVID-19 infections in schools in LI increased 68% in past two and a half weeks, data shows
Most public schools on Long Island are scrambling to keep parents informed of COVID-19 infections at a time when the cumulative number of cases has jumped by more than 60% in recent weeks,…
Long road to the 2021 Boston Marathon – The Suffolk Journal
Boylston Street was filled with the sounds of cowbells and cheers as runners from around the world crossed the finish line of the 125th Boston Marathon on Monday.
The marathon took place in person for the first time since April 2019, with…
New details released on death of Hampton Roads real estate agent killed in murder-suicide
PORTSMOUTH, Virginia - Non-lethal baton shells still litter the driveway at 74 Bolling Road in Portsmouth, the scene of a tragic and bizarre murder-suicide on Friday night.âHe bought the home site without being seen in…
Exclusive park lease to Calverton sports club draws criticism
Last month, the Suffolk County Legislature voted to renew a 25-year lease for a private Calverton club use of more than 260 acres of county-owned land and a stretch of one mile from the Peconic River for…
Cops: Driver passed 100mph moments before Quogue crash
A driver's speed had reached around 106 mph in just 3½ seconds before his car crashed head-on into a crowded Uber on the corner of Quogue this summer, killing himself and four…
NHS England promises new dental services in Suffolk
The NHS has pledged to bring new dental services to Suffolk next summer - but campaigners say the wait for treatment is 'outrageous'.
NHS England has written MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, Dr Dan Poulter, to confirm the…
Scott Carroll, known as the ‘South Shore Rapist’ in the 1980s, dies in prison
The "South Shore Rapist" - the serial predator who terrorized affluent neighborhoods in Babylon, Islip and other Long Island communities during the 1980s in a series of sexual assaults and robberies of four…
Suffolk lawmakers approve nearly $ 400 million in new sewer projects
Two long-awaited sewer projects passed their final legislative hurdles on Tuesday as Suffolk County lawmakers approved bills that will see Suffolk's largest sewer expansion in decades to go from l 'before,…
Fatal accident involving several vehicles on N. Great Neck Road in Virginia Beach; road closed…
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New group of healthcare workers face state vaccination warrant this week
A new group of healthcare workers in New York are facing a deadline this week to get vaccinated against COVID-19 under a state warrant or risk losing their jobs.…
Police investigate house, vehicle shot down in Suffolk – WAVY.com
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Propagation tracking: contact tracing resumes due to delta variant
Tens of thousands of Long Islanders who have been in close contact with people newly infected with COVID-19 have received phone calls in recent weeks as part of an effort to understand how the…
New video shows Gabby Petito discussing cut face with Utah police
Gabby Petito, from Blue Point, told Utah Police that her then-fiancé Brian Laundrie, who is a "person of interest" in his homicide, grabbed her face and left him a cut to the cheek when the couple…
Community shows support during Field Day – The Suffolk News-Herald
The second annual ForKid Field Day was a success as the town came to support the families of Western Tidewater.
Last year, ForKids revamped its small golf tournament for 17 teams of four into a multi-event day to raise…
Waves of cold air could bring snow in November, new winter forecast shows
With temperatures steadily dropping and days ever shorter, it won't be long before winter arrives.AccuWeather's long-term forecasters team has just released their annual forecast for the coming season.
La…
No health facility in New York closed during shooting tenure, says Hochul
No health facility has closed due to the state's mandate to have all staff vaccinated or fired, and the vaccination rate is around 90% in nursing homes, hospitals and clinics. adult care…
Emergency hotline launched to protect people from scams
Banks will launch a new emergency hotline for people to report fraud online, with the latest figures revealing Suffolk victims being swindled out of £ 17.6million in the past 13 months.
The new number 159 will put customers…
Paul Zerdin presents new comedy “Hands Free” in Suffolk
Paul Zerdin, winner of a transatlantic talent competition, is a man who speaks to himself for a living and now he will speak to himself in front of an audience in Bury St Edmunds.
Both a stand-up comedian and a ventriloquist, Zerdin is…
Suffolk County led New York in fatal crashes in 2020, study finds – CBS New York
NEW YORK (CBSNew York) - Erratic driving is causing more accidents in New York City and it looks like the coronavirus pandemic is to blame.
Crashes continued to pile up in 2020, despite people not driving as much, CBS2's Kevin Rincon…
Affordability and open space are the appeal of Middle Island
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Middle Island offers the best of both worlds, country living and easy access to New…
Gabby Petito’s memorial service to be held on Long Island
BLUE POINT, Long Island (WABC) - A memorial service will be held for Blue Point native Gabby Petito on Sunday afternoon in Long Island.Services at Moloney Funeral Home in Holbrook will be open to the public from noon to 5 p.m.On Saturday,…
Suffolk Sheriff Tompkins proposes to convert the empty detention center into temporary accommodation…
âWe would create an environment so that you don't feel like you're in a prison,â Tompkins said.But make no mistake, he is about housing and treating people against their will. Tompkins leaves it up to…
Good time to explore the city center – The Suffolk News-Herald
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Now is a good time to be in Suffolk! It's time to get out of your house and see what the city has in store for you. You'll be surprised to find out what awaits you in this largest city in Virginia (by…
Rockland County receives major disaster declaration for Ida
Additional aid is arriving for some victims of the Tropical Depression Ida of the Hudson Valley following a declaration of disaster due to damage from the storm.New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Federal…
Using pain for a purpose – The Suffolk News-Herald
A native of Hampton Roads has published a new book to help people use their pain to fuel their goal.
Eric Newman's book "What Hope Looks Like" was released on September 21 and is aimed at those looking to start a…
McCray certified a finalist for camp presidency – The Suffolk News-Herald
Dr. Corey McCray has been certified as a finalist by the State Board for Community Colleges to be the new president of Paul D. Camp Community College.
McCray, of Chesapeake, is seeking to become the ninth president of…
Boston man arrested in tragic shooting death of 17-year-old in New Bedford – New Bedford Guide
BOSTON, September 21, 2021 - The man charged with the shooting murder of 17-year-old Nalijah Andrade, of New Bedford, was arraigned in Suffolk Superior Court yesterday, Suffolk County Prosecutor Rachael Rollins said.
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Long Island surpasses 1,000 COVID-19 cases, as Moderna recall trial begins locally
Long Island surpassed 1,000 new COVID-19 cases on Monday and 11 people died from the virus, state data released Tuesday, as a local medical facility began testing of a third Moderna recall in…
Suffolk, Bellona and Westchester County Executive Announce Strategic Partnership to Purchase…
The initiative will serve as a model for local governments across the state to tackle climate change.
Suffolk County Director Steve Bellone and Westchester County Director George Latimer announced a new shared services partnership…
Stony Brook Speech-Language Pathology Program Expands to Meet Education and Health Care Needs in…
STONY BROOK, NY, September 20, 2021 - With the growing need for speech-language pathologists (speech therapists) in East Suffolk County and in the health field in general, new facilities to train the…
Future 50: Suffolk office renovations reflect pandemic recovery
Suffolk-based businesses are showing that businesses in the East are growing in confidence.
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Sizewell activists organize a demonstration on a large beach against the new Suffolk reactor
More than 500 people gathered at Sizewell on the Suffolk coast to highlight the impact a new nuclear power plant could have on the beach.The turnout was double what the organizers expected. Those against Sizewell C formed a human wall in…
Hochul: Slight drop in the number of hospitalizations for coronavirus
As New York continues to try to bring the COVID-19 virus under control, the state saw good news on Saturday as authorities reported a slight drop in the number of people in hospital and in intensive care units.…
Brian Laundrie’s Family Tells Police and FBI He’s Missing | New York News
NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) - Florida Police said they were working with the FBI to locate Brian Laundrie, 23, whose girlfriend went missing while hiking across the country in a converted van.North Port Police said Friday evening that Laundrie's…
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Drugmaker settles $ 50 million opioid lawsuit in New York
The New York attorney general's office has announced that drugmaker Endo Health Solutions has agreed to pay $ 50 million to resolve a lawsuit brought by…
LI exceeds 1,000 new daily COVID-19 cases, including 595 in Suffolk
Long Island surpassed 1,000 new daily COVID-19 cases in test results released Thursday, as the delta variant continued to spread.
Nassau County recorded 480…
Family of missing Suffolk County woman tell boyfriend ‘do the right thing’
The stepfather of a missing New York woman who traveled to Wyoming to search for her desperately begs her boyfriend and travel companion to come forward and tell authorities where she is.Gabrielle Petito,…
Northport Church Recommended for Historic Landmark Status, Hochul Says
A Northport church that owes its roots to post-Revolutionary War circuit racers was Long Island's only selection of 19 sites recommended for national and national monument status by the State Council for…
Suffolk man sentenced to 18 after rape and attempted murder of woman
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY - A Medford man was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the rape and attempted murder of a woman in April 2020 in Kings Park, Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini.Mark Reyes, 44, pleaded guilty on July 16 to…
Spota and McPartland ask judge to remain on bail during appeal, court documents say
Former Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota and his ex-aide Christopher McPartland have called on the judge who sentenced them both to 5 years in prison on corruption charges to let them out while they…
21 new Suffolk mosquito samples tested positive for West Nile virus
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY - Twenty-one mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus, Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr Gregson Pigott said on Friday.Twenty samples were Culex pipiens-restuans which were collected on August 25 and…
Local health departments to receive $ 65 million for COVID-19 boosters, Governor Hochul says
New York State will allocate a total of $ 65 million to local health departments, including Nassau and Suffolk, to support the distribution of COVID-19 booster vaccines for those vaccinated, the governor said…
Weather in Long Island: Showers tonight should dispel scorching heat
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to arrive later Friday, sweeping away the intense heat but bringing a flash flood warning for New York City.
Until then,…
Poplar Halls Community Center included in new design plans with apartments – WAVY.com
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Hillpoint Farms seeks to add nearly 200 homes – The Suffolk News-Herald
The Godwin Boulevard area between the Highway 58 bypass and Kings Fork Road is already expected to become a high growth corridor in Suffolk in the coming years, especially as the Godwin Park development approved last…
Suffolk County has deployed special search and rescue teams
COMMACK, NY - Henri's downgrading to tropical storm status was good news, but County Director Steve Bellone said Suffolk officials were still concerned about the damage flooding and high winds can cause , so that urban search and rescue…
Several Erie County water rescue teams deployed to Long Island to help deal with tropical storm
WEST SENECA, NY (WKBW) - Erie County Director Mark Poloncarz announced on Saturday evening that several county water rescue teams were heading to Suffolk County on Long Island to help with storm preparations ahead of the tropical storm…
COVID-19: Some companies explore if four-day workweek could increase productivity
Some companies in the United States have started exploring the possibility of switching to a four-day work week, as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused changes in the way many Americans work.One of the…
Reward offered for information about the driver who damaged the golf course: PD
SOUTHAMPTON, NY - Authorities are offering a reward for information that leads to the arrest of the driver of a vehicle that damaged property at a Southampton golf course as he fled from police in June.Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is…
Newsday webinar: We don’t see a new wave of COVID-19, according to senior county health…
There may be ripples. But the Nassau and Suffolk counties health commissioners said on Friday that despite concerns about the new delta variant, we still don't see anything on Long Island that looks like a new…
Formerly rejected music festival allowed to take off at new venue in Southampton Town
A concert featuring "must-see sets of world icons" that was rejected last month by Southampton city officials instead received Suffolk County approval to be held on August 29 at the airport. Gabreski at…
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“The Rise is Real”: Brockton and Revere the Latest Massachusetts Cities to Implement…
As the COVID-19 Delta variant continues to cause an increase in the number of new cases in Massachusetts, two other cities have implemented mask warrants in their communities.Brockton and Revere both started mask warrants on Monday that…
New Hampshire bishop charged with abusing teenager – NBC Boston
A lawsuit filed earlier this month accuses the head of the New Hampshire Roman Catholic Church of sexually abusing decades ago while serving as a priest in New York City.
In a July 14 lawsuit filed in the Suffolk County State…
North Fork ‘hurts’ volunteer firefighters
Members of the Cutchogue fire department during a house fire. Local services say recruiting new…
A dog grass track in West Babylon, a first for an LI State Park
Belmont Lake State Park in western Babylon now has a grass track for dogs large and small, a first for a Long Island state park.…
Man accused of picking up victim’s phone and crashing into two vehicles on Long Island
A man has been charged after police said they took the cell phone of a victim trying to register it and crashed his vehicle into two cars, injuring a woman. Nassau County Police said Steven Megel, 36, of…
New York Redistricting Commission to Launch New State Map Drawing Process
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This year, state officials will begin the 10-year process of redesigning the legislative constituencies of Congress and state under a new system approved by voters in 2014.
The…
2 Shots outside the Center Moriches supermarket – CBS New York
MORICHES CENTER, NY (CBSNewYork) - Detectives are investigating a shooting outside a Suffolk County supermarket.
The Lidl food market on the Montauk Highway in Center Moriches closed early Sunday, and what happened in its parking lot is…
Imprisoned in Suffolk: See Criminals Locked Up This Week
A murderer who brutally killed his ex-girlfriend, a county drug dealer and a dangerous driver were among those jailed in Suffolk this week.
Jealous ex-trainee jockey stabbed and strangled his ex-girlfriendJealous ex-boyfriend Charles…
New England prisons receive ICE inmates as other states cut ties
The detention of the ICE is supposed to be "administrative, not a punishment".ICE detention is only meant to ensure immigration compliance, but inmates describe desperation and punitive measures that resemble prisons.Hannah Gaber, USA…
Suffolk cycle facilities to be expanded and made permanent
Plans have been filed for 200 temporary bicycle stands introduced across the county during Covid-19 to be turned into permanent stations - with rental programs, fob access and the ability to make minor repairs every add-on.
Suffolk…
Serious accident in New Kent County on July 12, 2021 – WAVY.com
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Northforker celebrates the “Best of the North Fork”
The North Fork has certainly been celebrated often in recent years.
It is not uncommon for a national…
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Hampton Roads funeral directors have a message: please get vaccinated
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Norfolk appoints new Deputy City Manager – and that’s a familiar face
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - The former Suffolk City Manager will now serve as Deputy City Manager in Norfolk.
The City of Norfolk announced Wednesday that Patrick Roberts has accepted a position with the city.
He will begin July…
Long Island man arrested for DWI after crashing into high-speed cruiser, police say
A Long Island man has been arrested for DWI after allegedly crashing into a parked police vehicle, stopping traffic at high speed.The accident happened around 1:45 a.m. on Saturday, July 3, on Central…
Suffolk brand Hicks and Brown Summer 2021 collection
Sisters Alice Leet-Cook and Rosie Turner created the Hicks and Brown accessory brand in 2014, with a focus on headgear.
And they quickly won over a crowd of high profile fans, including the Duchess of Cambridge, who wore their Suffolk…
North Ferry rate hike expected by July 7
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Suffolk wins outstanding EMS award – The Suffolk News-Herald
Suffolk Fire & Rescue received the Outstanding EMS Agency Award from the Tidewater Emergency Medical Services Council Inc.
The organization celebrated its regional EMS awards on June 21. The Council presented the…
Move from park to senior center upsets pantry volunteers
Community Food Council volunteers at Huntington Station are unhappy about having to move to the John J. Flanagan Center just outside of downtown Huntington, fearing that a quarter of their customers will not be…
North Fork: See this weekend’s upcoming events in the area
NORTH FORK, NY - Looking for things to do in the North Fork area? As more businesses and local sites reopen and it becomes safer to get together in small groups, don't miss out on what's new on your North Fork Patch community calendar.…