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Person stabbed at Adventureland Amusement Park
Suffolk police say a man was stabbed at the Adventureland Amusement Park in Farmingdale Sunday.A spokesperson said that two families “in an external dispute got into a confrontation at the park” which resulted in the victim being stabbed. Park security responded to secure the scene and called police. The victim is in serious condition and…
FDA approves a second Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow disease
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have approved another Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow the disease, providing a new option for patients in the early stages of the incurable, memory-destroying ailment. The Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly’s Kisunla on Tuesday for mild or early cases of dementia caused…
Man charged after giving a child fireworks that set 2 homes on fire, police say
LEVITTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — A New York man was charged with arson after giving an 11-year-old child fireworks that set a shed and two homes on fire on Independence Day, police said. The Nassau County Police Department on Long Island said Karamjit Singh, 33, told the child to light the fireworks Thursday morning outside his…
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID. Vice President Harris has tested negative
WASHINGTON (AP) — Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing mild symptoms, his office announced Sunday, but his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris, has tested negative and remains asymptomatic. Emhoff spokesperson Liza Acevedo said in a statement that the second gentleman “is fully vaccinated and three times boosted” and that he…
Fisherman rescued 80 miles off the coast of the Shinnecock Inlet
An Off-duty Suffolk police officer rescues a man who punctured his legs with a fishing hook yesterday 80 miles off the coast of the Shinnecock Inlet.Police say officer Willliam Parmenter was fishing in the Atlantic Ocean when he heard a mayday call over the radio.The victim punctured both of his legs with a fishing hook…
Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago wins his first men’s title at annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest.
NEW YORK (AP) — Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago has won his first men’s title at the annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. Bertoletti won by consuming 58 hot dogs in a tight, 10-minute race where the leader bounced back and forth. He surpassed his personal best of 55 hot dogs. Bertoletti,…
Suspect in deadly nail salon crash had prior DWI conviction
Court documents say Steven Schwally the man accused of driving drunk and killing four people in a crash at a Deer Park nail salon had a prior DWI conviction. Record show Schwall had a DWI arrest in March 2013. Reportely he struck a mailbox in Dix Hills, and then fled the scene.
Manhattan College and Nassau Community College announce articulation agreement
Partnership supports transfer students seamlessly transition and have the opportunity for merit-based scholarships JULY 2, 2024, Riverdale, NY – Manhattan College announced a Principal Articulation Agreement with Nassau Community College (NCC) to help NCC students transfer credits seamlessly. The Agreement establishes a mutually beneficial partnership between the colleges that will promote degree completion and create a…
Ann Wilson announces cancer diagnosis, postpones Heart tour
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer and the band is postponing the remaining shows on its Royal Flush Tour while she undergoes treatment. Wilson said in a statement Tuesday that she underwent a surgery to remove a cancerous growth and is recovering steadily, but that…
Hot dog eating champs will duke it out July 4. Contestants hail from a dozen states
(AP) Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest is coming up this week. The yearly bun fight, which dates back to 1972, sees large crowds of fans in foam hot-dog hats gather in front of the original Nathan’s Famous’ restaurant in Coney Island, Brooklyn, to cheer on the competitors as they chow down. The…
Judge delays Trump’s hush money sentencing until at least September after high court immunity ruling
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated PressIn a major reprieve for former President Donald Trump, sentencing for his hush money convictions was postponed Tuesday until at least September — if ever — as the judge agreed to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Trump had been scheduled…
Mets OF Brandon Nimmo sits out against Nationals after fainting in hotel room and cutting forehead
WASHINGTON (AP) — New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo will miss Monday night’s game against the Washington Nationals after fainting in his hotel room overnight and hitting his head when he fell. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Nimmo cut his forehead, but did not have a concussion. “He went through all the tests this morning,”…