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weather6 days ago•10 min saved

Nor'easter tightens grip on tri-state with travel bans and heavy NYC snow

A strengthening nor'easter is unleashing blizzard conditions on New York City, Long Island, and parts of New Jersey, with heavy snowfall, 60 mph winds, and potential thundersnow. Snow totals of 12–24 inches are likely in many areas, with Long Island possibly reaching about 2 feet. Travel disruptions are already in place: NYC-wide travel ban from 9 p.m. Sunday to noon Monday, LIRR suspending at 1 a.m. Monday, and Rockland/Suffolk counties enacting bans. Flights are being canceled across the region, and power outages are possible due to heavy, wet snow. Residents are urged to stay off roads, prepare for outages, and follow official guidance.

via CBS News|

#blizzard #long-island #new-york-city

local10 days ago•4 min saved

Mass Goose Die-Off at Long Island Beach Triggers Avian Flu Investigation

Hundreds of dead or sick geese have been reported along Jamesport beaches and in nearby Peconic Bay, prompting testing for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The DEC says more than 100 waterfowl have been affected in Nassau and Suffolk counties, with three birds collected for testing; no North Fork HPAI detections have been confirmed yet, but officials say the disease remains a risk in wild birds. Residents are advised to avoid contact with sick or dead birds, follow CDC safety protocols, and use the DEC online reporting tool to alert authorities as wildlife health officials monitor the situation.

via Patch|

#avian-influenza #geese #jamesport

health10 days ago•6 min saved

LI stomach bug sweeps homes and schools, doctors urge hygiene

A stomach virus is sweeping Long Island households and classrooms, bringing nausea, cramps, vomiting and diarrhea. Doctors say it’s a typical seasonal gastroenteritis this time of year; experts emphasize hand washing as the best defense and advise staying hydrated and seeking medical care if dehydration or severe symptoms develop.

via Newsday|

#hand-washing #health #long-island

travel24 days ago•5 min saved

MacArthur Airport adds 16 nonstop destinations

Long Island MacArthur Airport now offers 16 nonstop destinations served by Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways, Cape Air, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue and Southwest, giving LI residents more convenient flight options across a diverse network.

via Newsday|

#aviation #long-island #macarthur-airport

politics1 month ago•1 min saved

Judge Clears Empire Wind Restart Off Long Island

A federal judge ruled that the Empire Wind offshore wind project off Long Island can restart construction, saying halting work would cause irreparable harm and that the Interior Department's national-security pause was unlikely to justify continued delay, potentially saving Equinor over $1 billion in contracts.

via The New York Times|

#empire-wind #federal-court-ruling #interior-department

entertainment1 month ago•3 min saved

Bob Weir Remembered as the Grateful Dead's Cornerstone

Fans and fellow Deadheads on Long Island reflect on Bob Weir's death, praising his rhythm guitar as the band's glue and noting the enduring Dead community, even as a local Half Step tribute group pressed on with a show minutes after the news.

via Newsday|

#bob-weir #deadheads #entertainment

crime1 month ago•1 min saved

Bay Shore Man Arrested for New Year's Day Murder in New Cassel

An arrest was made in what is believed to be New York State's first murder of 2026, involving Stephen Primm who shot Joseph Fountain in New Cassel on New Year's Day, resulting in Fountain being struck four times.

via ABC7 New York|

#arrest #crime #long-island

lottery2 months ago•1 min saved

Long Island sells $13.9M Lotto jackpot and multiple $1M Powerball prizes

A $13.9 million winning New York Lotto ticket was sold on Long Island, along with two $1 million Powerball tickets sold in New York, highlighting recent large lottery wins in the state.

via ABC7 New York|

#jackpot #long-island #lottery

local-news2 months ago•1 min saved

Brave Long Island Boy Foils Home Invasion in 'Home Alone'-Style Rescue

A 12-year-old boy in Medford, Long Island, called police after witnessing a home invasion by Christian Garcia, who broke into the house through a window. Police responded quickly, arrested Garcia, and the boy was unharmed.

via ABC7 New York|

#burglary-arrest #child-safety #home-invasion

health2 months ago•2 min saved

Flu Surge Hits New York with Cases Doubling and Spreading Rapidly

Lab-confirmed flu cases on Long Island more than doubled in a week, indicating a potentially severe influenza season with a significant increase expected in the coming days, driven by rising cases in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

via Newsday|

#flu #flu-cases #health

local4 months ago•1 min saved

Golden Pear Cafe in Bridgehampton to Close After Lease Dispute

The Golden Pear Cafe in Bridgehampton will close after nearly 30 years due to lease issues, with nine employees losing their jobs, while its other locations in Southampton and East Hampton remain open. The owner is exploring new spaces to reopen in the community.

via Newsday|

#bridgehampton #closure #golden-pear-cafe

health4 months ago•1 min saved

Long Island Woman's Chikungunya Diagnosis Marks Return of Mosquito-Borne Virus in U.S.

A woman in Long Island was diagnosed with chikungunya, a mosquito-borne tropical disease rarely seen in the U.S., after experiencing severe fever and joint pain, raising concerns about the virus's spread in new regions.

via The New York Times|

#chikungunya #disease-diagnosis #health

crime4 months ago•2 min saved

DNA from straw links man to 1984 teen murder after 41 years

Decades after wrongful convictions, DNA from a discarded straw has led to the indictment of Richard Bilodeau for the 1984 murder of Theresa Fusco in Long Island, highlighting advances in forensic science and persistent pursuit of justice.

via The Guardian|

#cold-case #crime #dna-evidence

crime4 months ago•2 min saved

Long Island Teen's 1984 Cold Case Murder Solved After 41 Years

A Long Island teenager's 1984 murder has been solved after 41 years, with Richard Bilodeau charged based on DNA evidence from a discarded smoothie cup, ending a long-standing cold case and wrongful convictions.

via ABC7 New York|

#cold-case #crime #dna-evidence

weather4 months ago•2 min saved

Eastern U.S. Declares Emergency as Nor'easter Causes Flooding and Wind Damage

A state of emergency has been declared across NYC, Long Island, and Westchester County due to an approaching nor'easter, with warnings for coastal flooding and high winds, leading to preparations including utility readiness, travel restrictions, and subway flood prevention measures.

via CBS News|

#emergency-declaration #long-island #noreaster