Bandit in Long Island snatches dog from 15-year-old girl during night walk and is rapidly caught, according to police.
Nassau County Burglary: Dog Taken from Young Girl A teenager in Nassau County had a frightening encounter while walking her dog late Tuesday night, as a suspect, identified as 29-year-old Keem Lowther, allegedly took the pet from her. This incident unfolded just hours after Lowther had been released on unrelated charges. The girl, who is […]
Brave Long Island teacher performs Heimlich maneuver to rescue 7-year-old boy choking on a gummy candy
Teacher’s Quick Actions Save Student from Choking A teacher from Long Island became a hero after performing the Heimlich maneuver on a 7-year-old student who choked on a gummy snack. The student expressed his gratitude with a thoughtful gift for his teacher. It was a typical snack time in Alessia Hoffman’s second-grade class at Charles […]
This Italian pre-K in Long Island is so popular with kids that parents are enrolling in classes as well.
Italian Preschool Program Thrives on Long Island Life is sweet for the little ones involved in Long Island’s only Italian-language preschool. At this unique program, toddlers are joyfully trading pizza dough for Play-Doh, with the bilingual activities being a hit both for kids and their parents. “Families have traveled from places like Queens, Rego Park, […]
15-year-old Long Island high school basketball player punched by 36-year-old fan during game fight
Suffolk County Man Charged After Brawl at Basketball Game A man from Suffolk County has been accused of taking part in a fight during a high school basketball match. This incident unfolded just before the conclusion of the game between Half Hollow Hills West High School and Comsewogue. As tensions rose, a physical altercation erupted […]
Proposal for new law following delayed release of security footage in Long Island CVS worker’s murder on Christmas Day
Authorities in Long Island report that CVS hesitated to share surveillance footage after an employee was fatally stabbed on Christmas Day, prompting local officials to push for legislative changes to prevent similar situations in the future. The proposed Edison “Josie” Film Transparency Act—named after a 23-year-old CVS worker who lost her life during a robbery […]
Long Island school supports basketball coach’s 2-year-old daughter with a rare illness that affects organs.
A community in Long Island has come together to support a two-year-old girl named Rowyn Grace, who is facing serious health challenges, including a rare genetic mutation. Her father, Jonathan Welsh, who is an assistant basketball coach at Hewlett High School, shared that Rowyn was born with chronic kidney issues and has recently had symptoms […]
Petty’s Island in New Jersey, currently owned by Venezuela, might soon be transferred to a donor of Trump.
Petty’s Island: An Unexpected Connection to Venezuela Here’s an intriguing tidbit: a relatively unknown 300-acre island nestled in the Delaware River, boasting stunning views of Philadelphia, is currently under the management of Venezuela. Petty’s Island has been in the hands of Citgo Petroleum Corp., which is a subsidiary of Venezuela’s national oil company, for quite […]
Governor Hochul and Bruce Blakeman exchange heated remarks at Long Island event as the New York gubernatorial race intensifies
The Gloves Are Off! On Friday, tension flared between Gov. Kathy Hochul and her likely Republican rival, Bruce Blakeman, as they both addressed their home turf in Long Island, gearing up for what promises to be a tumultuous election year. Blakeman, the Nassau County executive and a supporter of Trump, kicked off the public exchange […]
Long Island man fatally poisoned estranged wife with deadly cyanide blend that damaged her lungs, according to the DA.
Cyanide Murder in Nassau County A case in Nassau County, Long Island has taken a shocking turn, as prosecutors allege that 53-year-old Asif Qureshi ambushed his estranged wife, Alina Asif, using a deadly cyanide mixture. According to prosecutors, the incident occurred on October 17, shortly after Alina left to take their children to school. Qureshi […]
Long Island students greatly exceed state averages in math and English, while NYC students find it difficult to keep pace.
Recent data indicates that students from Long Island are excelling in math and English beyond the average performance of their peers across New York State, while those in New York City public schools seem to be facing challenges. Last year, over 85 percent of the 37,000 students in Nassau and Suffolk counties passed the English […]