Captain Phillips, portrayed by Tom Hanks in the film of the same name, will be present at a Navy SEAL gala on Long Island: ‘I owe my whole life to the SEALs’
He holds an enduring sense of gratitude. Almost two decades after Colonel Rich Phillips faced a life-threatening ordeal with Somali pirates off the East African coast, he remains thankful to his rescuers: the U.S. military. “I didn’t really want to get out of there,” Phillips, now 70, reflected from his cramped lifeboat during the traumatic […]
End of free access for electric vehicles in the HOV lanes on the Long Island Expressway: ‘This is disappointing’
The End of the Freeride for Solo Drivers The ride has come to an end for electric and hybrid vehicle drivers who previously enjoyed solo access to HOV lanes on the Long Island Expressway. The federally mandated Clean Pass program expired on Wednesday, which means that over 55,000 drivers in the metro area can no […]
Nassau County turns pink for breast cancer awareness as officials commend local nonprofit for 25 years of supporting patients on Long Island
Celebrating 25 Years of Hewlett House On Tuesday, a government building in Nassau was illuminated in recognition of the 25th anniversary of Hewlett House, a nonprofit pivotal in launching Breast Cancer Awareness Month and supporting countless breast cancer patients. Bruce Blakeman, the county executive, gathered with survivors, advocates, and community leaders at the Theodore Roosevelt […]
$120 Bloody Mary with a whole lobster served at a Long Island restaurant
A Unique Cocktail Experience at Claudio’s Waterfront There’s a buzz around a striking Bloody Mary that features a whole lobster hanging over the rim. This creation is being served at Claudio’s Waterfront in Greenport, Long Island. Customers are clearly smitten with this extravagant drink, with some willing to shell out $120 for it. “Oh my […]
Jets to pay tribute to heroic veteran from Long Island at Cowboys game
Matthias Ferreira recently relocated to New York from Clayton County, Georgia, and recalls attending New York Jets games about 15 years ago. “I was there with my family, wearing a Georgia bulldog hat, and I wasn’t really a Jets fan back then,” Ferreira, a 36-year-old police officer from Suffolk County, shared. During one game, the […]
Long Island Democratic Representative Tom Suozzi faces an ethics complaint for supposed violations of the STOCK Act
Washington: Ethics Concerns for Rep. Tom Suozzi Rep. Tom Suozzi, a Democrat from Long Island, has found himself in hot water for not revealing the purchase of U.S. Treasury bills within the required timeframe. It’s a bit surprising, to say the least. Last year, he bought Treasury bills on four occasions, with amounts ranging between […]
Chris Wright, Trump’s energy secretary, criticizes New York’s green energy initiatives during his visit to a Long Island power station.
Energy Secretary Critiques New York’s Green Initiatives During a recent visit to a power plant on Long Island, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright expressed his disapproval of New York’s green energy initiatives and high electricity rates. He suggested that boosting natural gas infrastructure might be the key to achieving more affordable energy for the state. […]
Long Island man who lost his leg in a shooting now recognized as a champion bodybuilder: ‘I couldn’t allow that to define my life’
A Story of Resilience and Triumph A young man from Long Island, who lost his leg due to a shooting when he was in high school, is now making waves as a champion bodybuilder, turning his tragedy into a powerful journey of redemption. “When I first visited the prosthetics store, I noticed many young people […]
Off-duty Long Island police officer hit a pedestrian, causing a spinal fracture, while driving under the influence and speeding, according to prosecutors.
On Monday, prosecutors announced that Suffolk County officers could face up to four years in prison for allegedly driving under the influence and hitting a 28-year-old pedestrian. Alexander Vargas, 30, has been charged with assault and operating a vehicle while intoxicated during an incident in Huntington Village back in June. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s […]
Fugitive brought back from India to face charges in a 20-year-old car accident that resulted in the death of a Long Island father.
A 54-year-old fugitive, Ganesh Shenoy, who fled to India after a tragic 2005 car crash in Long Island that killed a father, is now back in the U.S. to face charges. Prosecutors confirmed that Shenoy has been handed over to authorities and is set to face justice. Shenoy was charged with manslaughter following a fatal […]