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Families sue schools over midwife vaccine ban
Two families are suing the Cold Spring Harbor and Franklin Square schools because their children are prohibited from attending school due to a lack of valid immunization records.The lawsuits came after the state Health Department told school districts that Jeanette Breen, a Baldwin midwife, falsified vaccination records for almost 1,500 children in the state.The families…
Coram man arrested in fatal hit-and-run
34-year-old Jonathan Wibben, of Coram, has been charged in connection to a deadly Port Jefferson Station hit-and-run that happened in June of last year. Wibbens is a teacher in the Bethpage School District. The district Superintendent says he has been removed from the classroom pending the outcome of the investigation. Wibben pleaded not guilty at…
Chita Rivera, revered and pioneering Tony-winning dancer and singer, dies at 91
NEW YORK (AP) — Chita Rivera, the dynamic dancer, singer and actor who garnered 10 Tony nominations, winning twice, in a long Broadway career that forged a path for Latina artists and shrugged off a near-fatal car accident, died Tuesday. She was 91. Rivera’s death was announced by her daughter, Lisa Mordente, who said she…
Former school security guard arrested for having homemade explosives
Investigators say a former security guard for Great Neck Public Schools has been arrested for allegedly having an arsenal of homemade explosives in his home.The suspect and his brother reportedly had a hit list with the names of police officers, judges, politicians and celebrities.The Great Neck Public Schools Superintendent says the security guard will no…
Toys for Tots sets record in 2023
Toys for Tots announced a record number of children and families received support from the organization during the 2023 holiday season.Lieutenant General James B. Laster, USMC (Retired), CEO of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation announced they distributed nearly 25 million toys, books, and other gifts to over 10 million economically disadvantaged children in 2023.
The IRS is launching a direct file pilot program for the 2024 tax season — here is how it will work
WASHINGTON (AP) — As income tax filing season officially starts on Monday, a limited number of taxpayers in 12 states will soon be eligible to join an IRS pilot program that will allow them to calculate and submit their returns to the government directly without using commercial tax preparation software. The Direct File pilot program is rolling out in…
Suozzi and Pilip rally together for release of Israeli hostages
Democrat Tom Suozzi and Republican Mazi Melesa Pilip appeared together at a weekend rally for Israeli hostages that are being held by Hamas.The two are running against each other in the special election for New York’s 3rd Congressional District.Suozzi and Pilip stood next to each other at the Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center alongside the…
The Super Bowl is set: Mahomes and the Chiefs will face Purdy and the 49ers
(AP) Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are heading to Las Vegas with a chance for a rare repeat while facing the San Francisco 49ers in a Super Bowl rematch from four years ago. The Chiefs beat Lamar Jackson and the No. 1-seeded Baltimore Ravens 17-10 in the AFC championship game Sunday…
Hempstead man files $5M lawsuit against village police, citing ‘excessive force’
Patrick Alexis a Hempstead man who was shot by the police in March of last year has filed a $5 million lawsuit against the village and its police department.According to the complaint, officers used “excessive force” when they arrested Alexis.Police said Alexis was shot because he moved toward the officers with a knife.
Gas leak forces evacuation at Bethpage ice rink
The Bethpage ice rink was evacuated due to a gas leak on Saturday night.A total of 14 fire departments, ambulances and hazmat teams responded to the scene shortly after 7 p.m.Officials say there was an ammonia leak from a malfunction in one of the compressors. Hazmat teams secured the leak.Between 75 to 100 people were…
Justice Department finds Cuomo sexually harassed employees and settles with New York state
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department concluded former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed more than a dozen state employees, according to a settlement announced Friday that confirmed allegations from the damaging misconduct probe that led to the Democrat’s resignation. The settlement between New York and the Justice Department resolves the federal…
Woman crashes into Farmingdale restaurant, charged with DWI
A Massapequa woman was arrested for DWI following a crash into a Farmingdale restaurant Friday night. Police say the suspects’ car left the road and collided with an unoccupied, parked car, the two vehicles crashed through the Great Wall Kitchen Chinese restaurant. Authorities say officers at the scene determined that the driver was intoxicated. The…