Long Island crossing guard fights for his life after being hit by a driver under the influence: officials
A driver from Long Island, who reportedly took drugs, is in critical condition following emergency surgery after hitting a cherished railroad crossing guard, according to authorities on Thursday. Joshua Alvarado, 30, seemed to be under the influence as he briefly dozed off at the wheel while driving in Merrick, colliding with a 70-year-old guard who […]
Staten Island St. Pat’s Parade continues as planned despite significant snowfall
Staten Island’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Controversy As Staten Island gears up for its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, locals are expressing concerns about the decision to clear major roads like Forest Avenue while many side streets remain impacted by last weekend’s snowstorm. The city has prioritized snow removal along the parade route in West […]
Another person passes away in Rhode Island hockey rink shooting involving family members
A third victim from last week’s shooting at the Link in Rhode Island has died from injuries sustained in the attack, according to police. Gerald Dorgan, who was the father of Rhonda Dorgan and grandfather of Aidan Dorgan, later succumbed to his critical injuries, as reported by the Associated Press, referencing Pawtucket police. The gunman, […]
Rhode Island driver criticized for driving with a large pile of snow on their SUV after a major blizzard
In Rhode Island, a driver stirred outrage by driving an SUV completely blanketed in snow, just a day after a historic winter storm caused chaos throughout the Northeast. A video that went viral showed this snow-laden vehicle navigating icy and slushy roads on Tuesday, with the driver relying on barely open windows for a view. […]
Snowplow driver in Long Island saves two lost puppies during blizzard
A snow plow driver on Long Island rescued two lost dogs during a significant blizzard on Monday, as reported by various sources. Kenny McGowan, who was clearing roads in Babylon, noticed two dogs—Harper and Heidi—running along Sunrise Highway amidst the intense snowstorm. According to CBS New York, he spotted them while driving. “I turned around […]
Unusual snowfall on Long Island causes plows to take over 50 hours to clear one Target parking lot.
Snow Chaos in Long Island Town During Monday’s snowstorm, a coastal town in Long Island saw a massive effort from local snowplow operators, who dedicated over 50 hours to clear one specific area. “I’ve never experienced conditions this severe before,” shared Gershon Venegas, a contractor from Islip with over a decade of snow removal experience. […]
Federal officials deny allegations that ICE mistreated a handcuffed immigrant during an arrest in Long Island.
Following an incident involving ICE, the Long Island Democratic Party expressed strong condemnation after federal immigration officials described the actions of an undocumented immigrant who appeared to have banged his head against a brick wall during an altercation as a situation where he “fell” while engaging with officers. This revolves around the arrest of Isai […]
Young magician makes his way to a premier school for illusion after impressing Long Island.
A senior from Long Island is set to chase his dream of becoming a top magician. He’ll be attending Top Gun illusion school in California and the prestigious Magic Castle in Los Angeles. “If you don’t do that, you can’t go,” said Jacob Goetz of Syosset High School, referring to the exclusive nature of the […]
Governor allows Long Island grandfather to keep his urine-themed license plate: ‘It’s a relief’
License Plate Drama in New York It turns out, Gov. Cathy Hochul is a fan of quirky license plates. She intervened to save a unique pee-themed plate belonging to 69-year-old Seth Bykowski from Long Island after the DMV decided to cancel it. Bykowski, a motorist, reached out to Hochul for a pardon on his PB4WEGO […]
Long Island grandfather upset after DMV cancels PB4WEGO license plate
A Long Island grandfather is feeling a bit frustrated after the DMV took away his pee-themed vanity plate. Now, he’s reaching out to the governor for help. Seth Bykowski, 69, was caught off guard when his PB4WEGO plate was revoked in January. He didn’t think it was offensive—after all, it’s just a harmless dad joke, […]