Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann charged in death of 4th woman
Rex Heuermann, the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer, has been charged with murder in the killing of Maureen Brainard-Barnes, who disappeared in 2007.
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Authorities: Bronxville police sergeant believed to have killed wife, 2 children in New City murder-suicide
A Bronxville police sergeant is believed to have killed his wife and two children before fatally shooting himself inside their New City home, Clarkstown police said on Saturday.
Chief: Police fatally shoot man holding knife to mother’s throat in Bronx apartment
A 30-year-old man was fatally shot by police Saturday morning in the Bronx after putting his mother in a headlock and a kitchen knife to her throat, according to NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell.
District: Gun ‘inadvertently’ left in Eastport-South Manor school bathroom by off-duty officer
A gun belonging to an off-duty police officer was “inadvertently” left in a bathroom Monday night at Eastport-South Manor Junior-Senior High School, the district said Tuesday morning.
Westchester County Executive Latimer files paperwork to challenge Rep. Bowman
Latimer will try to unseat Rep. Bowman, a two-term congressman who currently represents parts of Westchester and the Bronx.
Nassau PD: ‘Violent domestic incident involving handgun’ leaves woman dead, man injured in Uniondale
A 43-year-old woman was fatally shot and a 45-year-old male is in serious condition following a domestic disturbance in Uniondale on Sunday morning, Nassau police said.
Drawbridge mechanical issues caused traffic snarl on Loop, Meadowbrook parkways
A spokesman for the state Department of Transportation said that the DOT "responded to the Meadowbrook Parkway and Loop Parkway drawbridges today following mechanical issues. Both bridges have reopened."
Sources: Group of NY law enforcement officials, police chiefs in Israel during Hamas attack
A group of 20 to 30 police chiefs and other senior law enforcement officers from across Westchester, Long Island and New York City were in Israel Saturday when Hamas unleashed a deadly assault on Israel by land, air and sea.
Haddonfield man sentenced to 4 years in prison for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
A southern New Jersey dating coach was sentenced last week to four years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.
Small plane crashes in wooded area near Ocean County Airport; crews work to contain wildfire
A small plane crashed Saturday night in a wooded area near the Ocean County Airport and may be responsible for a wildfire that sparked in the heavily wooded area.
‘We were all devastated.’ 50 years of memorabilia lost in North Bellmore-North Merrick Litttle League clubhouse fire
The North Bellmore North Merrick clubhouse is boarded up after an early morning fire on Friday ripped through the building – destroying baseball equipment, uniforms and 50 years of Little League memorabilia.
Gilgo murders: Backhoe begins digging in suspect Rex Heuermann’s backyard
Authorities began digging with a backhoe in the backyard of Rex Heuermann’s Massapequa Park home late Sunday afternoon.
Gilgo murders: Police likely to wrap investigation at Heuermann’s home next week
Police told News 12 that the Gilgo Beach murder investigation that has centered around the home of Rex Heuermann in Massapequa Park is likely to wrap up next week.
‘The greatest trauma’ – New Rochelle mayor addresses family of Jarrell Garris at intense City Council meeting
Community members sent a message Tuesday night, packing a New Rochelle City Council meeting following the now-fatal police-involved shooting earlier this month.
Officials: Small plane crash in Lindenhurst kills 1, injures 2
A small plane crashed in Lindenhurst Sunday afternoon in the area of 5th Street and North Wellwood Avenue, killing one person on board and injuring two others.
Bruce Avery, longtime News 12 meteorologist and WRHU manager, dies
Bruce Avery, a meteorologist seen on News 12 Networks for nearly 20 years, died on Saturday evening.
He was remembered by News 12’s Rich Von Ohlen as “a terrific meteorologist, friend and colleague.”
He was remembered by News 12’s Rich Von Ohlen as “a terrific meteorologist, friend and colleague.”
Suffolk police officers help deliver baby boy in Shirley
Suffolk police say the officers responded to a call around 10:13 a.m. to a woman giving birth at her home on Arpage Drive.
GOP gubernatorial candidate Zeldin says 2 were shot outside his home in Shirley
A shooting injured two people Sunday afternoon just a few doors down from Rep. Lee Zeldin’s home in Shirley, the congressman said in a statement.
Bridgeport PD: Man killed, 2 wounded in early morning shooting
A 29-year-old man from Bridgeport was found fatally shot and two others were wounded early Saturday morning near an intersection in the city, Bridgeport police said.
DOJ: 9 mafia members and associates charged, including Nassau detective
The Department of Justice announced a Genovese and Bonanno organized crime takedown that included the arrest of a Nassau County Police Department detective.
The DOJ says “two indictments were unsealed charging nine defendants with racketeering, illegal gambling, money laundering conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and related offenses.”
Eight defendants were arrested this morning. Seven were scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon.
“Today’s arrests of members from two La Cosa Nostra crime fa
The DOJ says “two indictments were unsealed charging nine defendants with racketeering, illegal gambling, money laundering conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and related offenses.”
Eight defendants were arrested this morning. Seven were scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon.
“Today’s arrests of members from two La Cosa Nostra crime fa
Survey: 68% of Americans regularly play video games – including boomers
A survey recently published by CenturyLinkQuote.com studied the gaming habits in Americans ages 16 to 54+ and produced some interesting findings – especially about the population who used to tell their children to “turn off the video games and go outside.”
Ulster County confirms first case of monkeypox
Smith said that the county has “been monitoring the spread of monkeypox cases in New York State” and encouraged at-risk populations to get the Jynneos vaccine.
New Yorkers ‘deceived or affected’ by crypto crash urged to contact AG’s office
New Yorkers who were “deceived or affected” by the recent crash in cryptocurrency are being urged by New York Attorney General Letitia James to contact her office.
Bellone: Lifeguard playing role of victim during training exercise is bitten by shark off Shirley beach
According to Bellone, the lifeguard was playing the role of a victim in the water during a riptide drill when he became a true-life victim.
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