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.
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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.”
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
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.
King Kullen to close two Long Island locations next month
King Kullen is closing two of its stores on Long Island, a public relations firm announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Franklin Square will close on July 14 followed by Glen Cove on July 28, "upon expiration of their leases."
Shoppers tell News 12 the Franklin Square location has been their hometown supermarket for nearly five decades, and that it will be a big loss for the community.
No Quit in New York: Rangers to face defending champs Tampa Bay in Eastern finals
The Rangers have had their share of slogans in its playoff past. What comes to mind first is the last time they faced the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2015 – it was “Change the Ending.”
A year earlier, they made the Stanley Cup Final against the Kings under the slogan “Above and Beyond: Earn It” – kind of a mouthful. In their prior Cup Final appearance in 1994, it was “Heave Ho” – a nod to the team’s work ethic.
Hurricanes approach for round 2 playoff matchup vs. the Rangers
“Comeback kids” has long been an overused sports trope – but it embodies the playoff start for the New York Rangers.
They are the 31st NHL team to complete a 3-0 or 3-1 comeback. They accomplished the same task in 2014 (against the Penguins) and again in 2015 (against the Capitals).
Goldee, Pie-O-My from 'The Sopranos,' dies at Warwick farm
Goldee, a 23-year-old mare most famous for her portrayal of Pie-O-My on "The Sopranos," died on Saturday. She had been living on a private farm in Warwick.
Mayor: 2 detectives involved in Smith-Fields, Rawls death probes placed on administrative leave
Two Bridgeport detectives who were involved in the Lauren Smith Fields and Brenda Lee Rawls death investigations have been put on administrative leave, according to Mayor Joe Ganim.
Donnell’s cool demeanor during nor’easter a hit on social media
It’s rare when reporters come across a man as cool, calm and collected as one of Brooklyn’s finest, Donnell aka @Brooklyn_Donny.
Was blast on Fox Island a prelude to something bigger? Suffolk PD says it's a concern
Detectives are not ruling out the possibility that Sunday’s incident may have been a test run for something bigger. The Suffolk Police Department confirmed to News 12 that it is working with the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force on the investigation.
Police: 'Unspecified device' left crater on Fox Island; boat operator sought
Suffolk arson detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding an unspecified device that detonated and formed a crater on Fox Island Sunday morning.
TWA FLIGHT 800 - 25 Years Later
George Vickers, the assistant chief with the Westhampton Beach Fire Department, received an unusual call 25 years ago about a fire on the ocean. At first, he thought it may have been a small plane or boat – but soon learned that the situation was much more catastrophic.
‘Family. School. Baseball.’ - Coach Michael S. McDermott Field officially dedicated in Kings Park
The JV and varsity Kings Park baseball teams took the field on Saturday, each donning Superman shirts with the name “McDermott” on the back, for an intersquad game – the first on what will forever be known as “Coach Michael S. McDermott Field.”
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