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Dinosaur up for auction in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — How much is a dinosaur skeleton worth? We’ll find out later this month when the fossilized skeleton of a T-rex relative goes up for bids in New York. Sotheby’s will be selling the skeleton of a Gorgosaurus, believed to have roamed the earth 76 million years ago — about 10 million…
Suffolk beaches reopen after Shark attack
East Farmingdale, NY- Two Suffolk County Beaches reopened Monday, after a lifeguard was attacked during a shark training exercise the day before at Smith Point County Beach. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced the closure of Smith Point County Park and Cupsogue County Beach on Sunday just a short while after a lifeguard was bitten…
Monkeypox case confirmed in Suffolk County
East Farmingdale, NY- The monkeypox virus has been confirmed in person in Suffolk County. County Health Officials announced the first case of monkeypox virus on Friday saying in a press release “While the current risk to the general public is low, we urge the public as well as healthcare providers in Suffolk County to be…
Fireworks spark building fire on Long Island
Hicksville, NY- Smoldering fireworks left in a dumpster are said to have caused a Long Island building to catch fire early Tuesday morning. Nassau County Police say the building fire happened just after midnight at 16 West Marie Street in Hicksville. One firefighter suffered a leg injury responding to the blaze. Officials say the investigation…
Flight cancellations ease slightly as July 4 weekend ends
DALLAS (AP) — The number of U.S. flights being canceled is slowing down, but plenty of travelers are facing long delays as they try to get home from trips over the July Fourth holiday weekend. By late Monday afternoon on the East Coast, more than 2,200 U.S. flights had been delayed and more than 200…
Suffolk County SPCA issues advice to keep pets safe during 4th of July festivities
East Farmingdale, NY- Fourth of July celebrations are almost synonymous with fireworks but not everyone loves a good firework display, especially some of our four legged friends at home. This year ahead of the July 4th celebrations, the Suffolk County SPCA has offered some helpful do’s and don’ts on how to keep your furry family…
Hochul suspends construction related lane closures for July 4th holiday
East Farmingdale, NY- As millions of American’s head to the roads this holiday weekend, one thing they won’t have to worry about is roadwork. New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday announced the state would be suspending construction related lane closures for the July 4th holiday weekend starting 6am Friday through 6am straight through Tuesday…
Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as Supreme Court Justice
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ketanji Brown Jackson has been sworn in to the Supreme Court, shattering a glass ceiling as the first Black woman on the nation’s highest court. The 51-year-old jurist is the court’s 116th justice, and she took the place of the justice she once worked for. Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement was effective at…
Man charged with BWI after crashing boat into Fire Island dock
East Farmingdale, NY- A West Sayville man was taken into police custody early Friday morning after he allegedly drove his boat under the influence of alcohol and crashed it into a dock on Fire Island. Suffolk County Police say Edward Beekman, 58, was operating a 1991 23-foot Mako, when he crashed into the north end…
Last-minute deal averts casino strike in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The main union for Atlantic City casino workers has reached agreements on new contracts with four casinos, avoiding a threatened strike. Thursday’s deal provides what the union president calls “the best contract we’ve ever had.” It also provides labor peace that will avoid a strike on Fourth of July weekend,…
NY to increase vaccination availability as Monkeypox infections rise
East Farmingdale, NY- Reported cases of monkeypox infections have continued to rise globally as well as here in New York. Health Officials in New York State say as of Thursday there were a total of 86 confirmed monkeypox cases in the state. 78 of the monkeypox cases are located in New York City, five cases…
Friday strike deadline looms for 4 Atlantic City casinos
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Union negotiators and casino management are trying to reach new contracts that would avoid a costly and disruptive strike during one of Atlantic City’s busiest weekends. Local 54 of the Unite Here union has set a 12:01 a.m. Friday deadline to reach a new agreement with the Borgata, Caesars, Harrah’s…