Beloved Long Island basketball ref bouncing back after cardiac arrest incident
Joe Gaskin has already bounced back. The Long Island High School basketball umpire who had cardiac arrest while calling the Nassau County Class A Final between Floral Park and West Hempstead is proud to say he will return to the court for next year's 38th season. “When my doctor said, 'Do you have any questions?” […]
Pirate’s Booty founder declares himself mayor of Long Island village
Try it in a small town. The founder of the beloved cheese puff brand Pirates' booty claims to be the mayor of the newly formed Long Island town town in a “legal” maneuver, which has been dispelled by already existing Enclave officials. Robert Erich, who created the pirate booty in 1987, invoked an arcane New […]
‘I’ll Take’ Trump Sending Education to States as Long as We Don’t Lose Funds
On News Nation's “The Hill” aired on Wednesday, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green (D) responded to the Trump administration's push to hand over education, saying “I'll take it” unless the state loses money. He also said among Democrats, “There's a lot of concern that it's changing so fast that no one wants to see them lose […]
Long Island drug dealer accused of selling ‘enough fentanyl to kill more than 65,000 people’
Authorities were charged Wednesday, prosecutors said. Kevin Brown, 39, was attacked on drug, weapons and dog fight charges on Wednesday in a 34-count indictment in which authorities found more than 1,000 pills. Police also found eight rounds of handguns carrying seven pit bulls living in filthy state, additional ammunition, a bag of ketamine and dozens […]
Long Island baby tests positive for measles — and officials warn 12 more may have been exposed
A long island baby tested positive for measles as health officials issued an ominous warning Wednesday that at least 12 people could have been exposed to the virus. Children under the age of one were treated at Cohen Pediatric Medical Center in New Hyde Park in early March. Now, the state health department fears that […]
P.J. Tucker a ‘realist’ about spark he can give Knicks after long wait for NBA return
SACROMENTO – PJ Tucker understands his reputation as a fierce nose player trying to speak out about his discomfort. He accepts it – “I'm just a realist,” Tucker said. But the 39-year-old, who officially became Nick on Monday, is also the encouragement of his struggling teammates, a trait raised in the context of Mikal Bridges' […]
JIM LONG: Teachers Unions’ Worst Nightmare Could Come True
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Antoine Dupont faces long spell out with ruptured cruciate knee ligaments | France rugby union team
French amulet captain and considered the best player on the planet, Antoine DuPont said he ruptured the cruciate ligament in his right knee during the team's victory in Ireland in six countries on Saturday. “My heart hurts even more than my knees when I have to leave my friend before the final step,” DuPont posted […]
New York Gov. Hochul declares state of emergency in response to Long Island brush fires
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared an emergency on Saturday as the crew fought a growing brush fire on Long Island. The first fire began around 1pm at Centre Moritches in Suffolk County and then spread, causing additional fires in East Moritches, Eastport and West Hampton. Fires in Central Moritches, East Moritches and Eastport have […]
Kathy Hochul Issues State of Emergency as Fires Break Out in Long Island
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) issued an emergency after several brush fires were reported on Saturday in Long Island. in post In X, Hochul revealed that New York State Guard helicopters “providing air support.” Hochul added that “multiple state agencies” are also supporting ground efforts. “I'm in an emergency as Suffolk County fights a […]