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Sayville Bank Robber Still at Large
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - Yesterday, a Capital One Bank in the town of Sayville was robbed by a man who entered at 3:40 pm and demanded cash. The robber entered the 160 Main Street bank and handed a note to the teller which stipulated the demand for money. According to police in Suffolk County, the man is ... by John |
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DEC Announces Possible Changes to Fishing Regulations
Monday, July 8, 2013 - Sportsmen and businessmen will want to pay attention to what the New York State Department of Environment Conservation (DEC) is up to. The DEC is proposing changes to the current freshwater fishing regulations which govern the activities of fishermen off the coast of Long Island. The ... by John |
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Purple Heart Returned to Long Island Family
Friday, July 5, 2013 - During World War II, Staff Sgt. Arnold Haapala from Elmont, Long Island, was killed in action during the invasion of Normandy, a fierce battle and a key turning point in the war against the Third Reich. Haapala receieved a purple heart for his heroic actions and his sacrifice, one of the ... by John |
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Disabeled Long Island Couple Finally Moves In Together
Thursday, July 4, 2013 - Paul and Hava Forziano celebrated their marriage months ago, but until recently they were forced to live separately in group homes which would not permit them to share a residence. The mentally disabled couple and their families launched a federal lawsuit against the groups which kept them ... by John |
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600 LIRR Retirees Lose Disability Benefits in Fraud Scheme
Wednesday, July 3, 2013 - A U.S.federal agency has been investigating a fraud scheme on Long Island, and as per the results of the investigation (which is still ongoing), the agency will be cutting benefits for some 600 recipients. According to investigators, more than a decade ago, the United States Railroad ... by John |
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Two LI Beaches Closed to Swimmers
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - If you are planning on going swimming over the 4 th of July weekend on Long Island, you will need to steer clear of two beaches in Suffolk County. The Suffolk County Department of Health Services has closed Tides Beach in Rocky Point and Copiague Harbor Beach in Copiague. The reason ... by John |
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New York Senate Passes START-UP Initiative
Friday, June 28, 2013 - The New York State Senate just passed a new economic legislation called START-UP NY. This bill will create tax-free areas around colleges. Basically, if a business opens up shop within the established zone, that business will be able to operate without paying state taxes for a period ... by John |
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2013 U.S. Women's Open Debuts in Southampton
Thursday, June 27, 2013 - There are a couple of reasons the 2013 U.S. Women’s Open is exciting to golf fans in Long Island. The first is that the event is debuting at the Sebonack Golf Club in Southampton, and the second reason is that one of the participants is a college freshman from Levittown named Annie ... by John |
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Long Island Teen Arrested for Trying to Join Al Qaeda
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 18 year old Long Islander Justin Kaliebe was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport attempting to board a flight to Yemen. Accoridng to Brooklyn U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch, Kaliebe was planning to travel overseas so that he could wage war against Yemeni and U.S. forces. He ... by John |
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