Long Island reaffirms its opposition to sanctuary policies, police chief commits to collaborating with ICE: ‘They have a job to do’
Long Island Officials Strengthen Stance Against Sanctuary Policies Officials in Long Island have intensified their opposition to sanctuary policies and reaffirmed their cooperation with federal immigration authorities, in contrast to various municipalities across the country. Elected officials and law enforcement in Nassau and Suffolk counties declared that they will not serve as sanctuaries for undocumented […]
Man climbs 250-foot-high tower of the Roosevelt Island Tram in New York City
Police, along with surprising video footage, revealed that a masked climber, described as a “Daredevil,” had to be apprehended while attempting to scale the Roosevelt Island tram on Monday evening. The 20-year-old suspect was seen casually pacing along the gangway of the tram’s 250-foot-high support tower on the Manhattan side. The footage showed him occasionally […]
Brian Kilmeade and his brother start a Long Island soccer team with a name inspired by ‘Top Gun’
Football enthusiasts and Fox News personality Brian Kilmeade have kicked off a semi-professional team on Long Island. The Kilmeade brothers, Brian, 61, and Jim, 63, who both played college football locally, are at the helm of this new venture. “We aim to bring the New York Metro Long Island back to prominence in American football. […]
Long Island teenager motivated by local fallen Navy SEAL hero triumphs over paralysis
Inspiration in Recovery: Long Island Teen’s Journey After Injury A paralyzed teen from Long Island attributes his recovery to the legacy of a local fallen Navy SEAL. Fincia Bohne, 16, from Bayshore, experienced a traumatic brain injury in 8th grade after an accidental fall during wrestling. He was thrown into a heating pipe, resulting in […]
Bill supported by Nassau PBA to reduce police suicides finally approved after a series of deaths in Long Island
New York Lawmakers Pass Bill Addressing Police Mental Health Crisis After years filled with heartache and legislative efforts, New York state legislators have approved a significant bill designed to address the rising mental health issues faced by law enforcement personnel. In a rare display of bipartisan support, the bill, which was introduced by Long Island […]
Al-Qaeda supporter instructing Staten Island children in Arabic
Controversial Figure Teaching at Staten Island’s Muslim Community Center Tarek Mehanna, convicted of plotting to kill Americans and training with terrorist groups, has been teaching young children at a Muslim community center in Staten Island. It’s a surprising turn, considering his past. For around five months, Mehanna has taught Arabic and the Quran to preschoolers […]
A closer look at the Staten Island composting center run by DSNY
Here’s an interesting twist on waste management. Each week, millions of discarded food items collected from New York City’s streets are transformed into what many affectionately call “black gold” through a growing composting initiative. This process involves taking apple cores, wilted spinach, and greasy containers, and putting them through a lengthy, rigorous transformation. Over several […]
Fire Island Pines is undergoing changes — residents have varied opinions
Fire Island Pines, a historic community on Barrier Island, has been a welcoming spot for gay men for years, drawing them in every summer with ferry rides. This year, though, things feel a bit different. The community is buzzing, much like a strong drink of Boosie’s pine punch. Tristan Schukraft, a hospitality entrepreneur, has recently […]
18-year-old from Long Island reportedly assaulted two 11-year-old boys he connected with on Snapchat, dismissing the abuse as a joke according to prosecutors.
Long Island Teen Charged with Rape of Two Boys An 18-year-old from Long Island, identified as Bradley Sioppa, is facing serious charges after allegedly raping two 11-year-old boys he met on Snapchat. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s office reports that Sioppa, using the username “Paxonhotsg5,” initiated a conversation in April with an 11-year-old boy in […]
Former Long Island district attorney imprisoned for corruption returns as a part-time law clerk at age 83
A high-ranking Suffolk County prosecutor was once known for his strict authority but has since transitioned into a less impactful role. Thomas Spotta, the former Suffolk District Attorney, faces corruption charges that led to a five-year prison sentence for concealing a violent assault on a handcuffed suspect. He has recently taken on a part-time position […]