Individuals facing mental health emergencies spending as long as three days in emergency rooms in England
Numerous individuals facing mental health crises find themselves waiting in A&E for as long as three days before receiving proper care, creating an environment described as “close to torture.” This has led to distressing situations, with some patients feeling so overwhelmed that they resort to attempts at self-harm after being admitted nearby. In these chaotic […]
Biden hindered Harris’s campaign by remaining in the race too long, top adviser claims in a book.
Joe Biden faced significant criticism for his timing in the 2024 presidential election, with a former top aide to Kamala Harris stating he was “completely screwed” due to his delayed decision to step back. David Plouffe, a key strategist in Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign, joined Harris’s team last summer after Biden opted not to run. […]
Energy company considers shutting down wind farm off Long Island due to Trump review leading to $50M weekly losses
The energy firm behind a wind farm partially built off Long Island’s coast has issued a warning that the project could be abandoned “within days” if the Trump administration maintains its current stance. Equinor, a company based in Norway, claims it has been losing about $50 million each week since the construction was halted by […]
Long Island school districts targeted by hackers: records
Over 20 school districts in Long Island have fallen victim to cyberattacks, exposing records of more than 10,000 students and their personal information, according to state education data. Last year alone, 28 cases of data breaches were reported in Long Island schools. As cybersecurity experts raise concerns about schools becoming major targets for identity thieves […]
Recap of The Last of Us: season two, episode five – how long has Ellie been deceiving us?
This article contains spoilers for The Last of Us Season 2. Do not read unless you’ve seen episodes 1-5. Ellie, at 19 and quite impulsive, isn’t naive. She’s aware, for instance, that her immunity to corneal infections—which have ravaged humanity for over two decades—won’t protect her from being shot, drowned, or otherwise killed. Even if […]
New driver propels Jeep off Long Island pier
She really ought to have dropped the anchor. A young driver accidentally sent her car flying onto a pier, almost mirroring a scene straight out of a movie, and just managed to steer away from plunging into Long Island Sound. This incident, captured on camera, involved a Silver 2008 Jeep and occurred on Mother’s Day […]
Long Island lacrosse coach Joseph Garofalo extorted explicit content from 30 boys, officials say
The lacrosse coach at a Long Island high school has been accused of “sextorting” over 30 boys, which includes a 13-year-old, as reported by authorities. Federal Judge James Wix was evidently disturbed by the actions of 20-year-old assistant coach Joseph Garofalo at Valley Stream High School, so much so that he denied him bail during […]
Long Island schools receive a $270 million increase in state funding, yet homeowners continue to face some of the highest property taxes in the country.
Long Island schools are poised to gain over $270 million in extra state funding next year, which marks a 5.4% increase from the previous year. Interestingly, local homeowners are facing the highest property taxes in the nation. The latest budget from Albany allocates $37 billion for school funding across the state. This agreement not only […]
Long Island village hit with shocking 87% property tax increase as residents point fingers at office mistake.
In a recent decision, the Long Island suburb approved an 87% property tax increase for Wolop’s homeowners. Officials have described this substantial hike as necessary for the ongoing management and maintenance of the area. At a village board meeting, leaders indicated that the tax issues stem from how the county has assessed properties over the […]
Family of Ashlee Long reacts to the shocking moment a real estate agent was shot in Dallas.
The family of Ashley Long, a Texas real estate agent, was devastated after she was fatally shot in the street. This tragic event unfolded after they were shown disturbing footage of her last moments in a Dallas courtroom on Wednesday. Long, 28, was killed when her boyfriend, William Kistler, was also shot during an incident […]