Long Island boy held up by armed teens who lured him with a social media advertisement, authorities say
Teenage Gang Robs Long Island Resident A group of armed teenagers reportedly lured a 17-year-old from Long Island with the intention of purchasing items he had listed online. Unfortunately for the victim, the encounter turned violent when the gang pulled a gun and robbed him of approximately $6,000 worth of merchandise, according to prosecutors. The […]
Teen from Long Island provides complimentary meals to veterans throughout the year at burger restaurant
Long Island Teen Offers Free Meals for Veterans Year-Round A teenager from Long Island has established a business providing complimentary meals to veterans and military personnel—not just on Veterans Day, but throughout the entire year. Will Burrell, an 18-year-old founder of Will’s Smash Burger in Mattituck, NY, recently shared insights on “America’s Newsroom” about how […]
Long Island Vietnam veteran discovers peace through painting and shares it with soldiers battling PTSD.
A New Mission for a Veteran A Vietnam veteran from Long Island has discovered a passion for painting as a way to address his own PTSD. Now, he’s sharing this new skill to aid fellow soldiers grappling with similar challenges. At 78, John Melillo, a former military police sergeant, opens up about his struggles, saying, […]
Significant development in unsolved murder and assault of elderly mental health patients on Long Island, but families hoping for justice face disappointing news: DA
DNA Testing Solves Long-standing Crimes in Long Island Recent advancements in DNA technology have finally unraveled two gruesome crimes that have puzzled authorities for almost three decades: the rape and murder of two elderly patients on Long Island, as announced by prosecutors. Investigators have linked Stephen Bleeke, a known criminal with a history of sexual […]
Citizens Rally Against Air Pollution in New Delhi: ‘I Long for Fresh Air’
Protests Erupt Over Air Pollution in New Delhi Hundreds gathered at India Gate in New Delhi on Sunday to protest against severe air pollution, voicing their frustrations with chants like “I miss breathing.” A number of demonstrators were detained by police for holding an unauthorized rally, which led to an outcry from various opposition parties. […]
Rex Heuermann, the man charged in the Gilgo Beach murders, found not guilty in the violent 1994 murder of a Long Island sex worker.
No Eighth Minute for Rex Heuerman Rex Heuerman, the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer, has been cleared of involvement in the murder of an eighth woman. He faces charges for the deaths of seven young sex workers on Long Island, but the recent findings in the case of Colleen McNamee, who was killed back in […]
New York City and Long Island will begin the week under a freeze watch as temperatures are expected to drop dramatically due to a polar vortex.
Bundle Up! Early this week, the East Coast is bracing for unusually frigid temperatures, with a freeze warning placed over New York City, Long Island, and parts of New Jersey. A freeze watch will be in effect for New York City late Monday night through Tuesday morning, with predicted temperatures dropping to around 30 degrees […]
Matthew Schaefer shares his Long Island routine, including the cartoons he enjoys watching.
Young NHL Star Matthew Schaefer Adjusting to Life with the Islanders Matthew Schaefer, an 18-year-old sensation in the hockey world, seems surprisingly composed as he navigates his rookie season with the New York Islanders. Just a month in, he remains calm, both on the ice and off. “I’ve been to New York City once a […]
Cherished Long Island veteran struck dead by stolen vehicle shortly after seeing granddaughter at school
An admired Long Island veteran lost his life after being struck by a stolen vehicle shortly after attending a memorial event at his granddaughter’s elementary school. Peter Morris, 80, a veteran of the Vietnam War, was about to enter his car around noon Friday outside Woodward Parkway Elementary in South Farmingdale when a stolen Nissan, […]
Trump selects Long Island philanthropist, son of a Holocaust survivor, as ambassador to Hungary.
Trump Appoints Long Island Businessman as Ambassador to Hungary President Trump has chosen Benjamin Landa, a Long Island businessman, to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Hungary. Landa, 69, who resides in Lawrence and is the child of Holocaust survivors, has been confirmed for this diplomatic role, according to reports. In his words, “For him […]