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Hochul vs. Zeldin in race for NY Governor
East Farmingdale, NY- The results of the New York’s Primary Election are in and Kathy Hochul has won the Democratic nomination for New York Governor. Hochul will be competing this fall, against Long Island Republican Lee Zeldin who won the Republican nomination. The New York Times says in her victory speech last night Kathy Hochul…
Missing Long Island child, found in Virginia
UPDATE: Suffolk County Police say Iyanna Farris, 10, of Bellport, was located unharmed in Alexandria, Virginia. East Farmingdale, NY- Long Island police are searching for a missing 10-year-old girl from Bellport. Authorities in Suffolk County say Iyanna Farris, left her home on Americus Avenue on Monday morning and took a ride-share vehicle to Hempstead. Police…
63 Suffolk County Beaches closed
East Farmingdale, NY- Health Officials in Suffolk County have closed 63 beaches because of elevated levels of bacteria found in the water. The Suffolk County Department of Health announced the beach closures on Tuesday morning, after powerful storms soaked the region on Monday. Officials say the beach closures are necessary because of elevated bacteria levels…
Primary day in New York
East Farmingdale, NY- Registered Democrats and Republicans can vote today in New York’s Primary Election. Democrats will get to choose from New York Governor Kathy Hochul, NYC public Advocate Jumanne Williams and Representative Tom Suozzi from Long Island as their candidate for the 2022 Governors race. Republican’s will get to choose from former Westchester…
Primary day in New York
East Farmingdale, NY- Registered Democrats and Republicans can vote today in New York’s Primary Election. Democrats will get to choose from New York Governor Kathy Hochul, NYC public Advocate Jumanne Williams and Representative Tom Suozzi from Long Island as their candidate for the 2022 Governors race. Republican’s will get to choose from former Westchester…
PD: 10-year-old Long Island girl reported missing
East Farmingdale, NY- Long Island police are searching for a missing 10-year-old girl from Bellport. Authorities in Suffolk County say Iyanna Farris, left her home on Americus Avenue on Monday morning and took a ride-share vehicle to Hempstead. Police say the ride-share dropped her off in the area of West Columbia Street. Officials say Iyanna…
Judge says NYC can’t let noncitizens vote in city elections
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge has blocked New York City from letting noncitizens vote for mayor and other municipal offices. Republicans challenged the measure as unconstitutional. A Staten Island Judge agreed with the GOP in a ruling issued Monday. In January, New York became the first major U.S. city to grant widespread municipal voting…
46 migrants found dead in abandoned trailer in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Forty-six people have been found dead after being abandoned in a tractor-trailer on a remote back road in Texas. It’s the latest tragedy to claim the lives of migrants smuggled across the border from Mexico to the U.S. Sixteen people were hospitalized, including four children. San Antonio Police Chief William McManus…
Average US gasoline price drops 4 cents to $5.05 per gallon
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline fell by 4 cents in the past two weeks to $5.05 per gallon. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg says it’s the first drop in nine weeks. She says oil prices fell sharply amid deepening global inflation fears. She also expects further drops. However, the average…
Jan. 6 panel to hold surprise hearing, present new evidence
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House panel investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection is holding a surprise hearing on Tuesday with an unidentified witness. The last-minute proceedings are being cloaked in extraordinary secrecy, raising expectations for new bombshells in the sweeping investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. The hearing is scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday. It…
Hate Crimes unit investigate after swastika found on Zeldin campaign sign
Huntington Station, NY- Police in Suffolk County say Hate Crimes Unit Detectives are investigating after a swastika was painted on a Lee Zeldin for Governor campaign sign. Officials say the sign was found on the corner of West Pulaski Rd and Oakwood Road in Huntington Station and called in by a passing motorist on Sunday.…
Man bitten by ‘fish’ in water off Fire Island
Bay Shore, NY- Suffolk County Police say a 35-year-old man was, “bit by an unknown type of fish”, while in the ocean at Fire Island over the weekend. Officials say the man’s injury happened on Saturday, June 26 before 12pm. Police did not have any further details about what type of “fish” bit the man…