A Westchester man has been charged with possession of child pornography and sexual assault following an extensive investigation in Fairfield County.John Mueser, 69, of Tuckahoe, was arrested on Wednesday, April 1, by members of the Westchester County Safe Streets Task Force for the charges of possession of child pornography, risk of injury to a minor, sexual assault and voyeurism, ...

Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi, who announced earlier this week that he tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), is still providing residents with updates on the town's battle against the pandemic, while he continues to isolate."I want to thank you for the outpouring of get well wishes I have received as I recover from COVID-19," Marconi said on Tuesday, April 7. ...

As the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continues to increase in Ulster, the county has built a field hospital at an area high school, and another is planned if needed.Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan announced on Tuesday, April 7, that the first field hospital that will hold at least 100 hospital beds will open at the Kate Walton Fieldhouse at the Kingston High School ...

A drive-through novel coronavirus (COVID-19) testing site on Long Island is up and running and doing a brisk business.The site, located at the West End of Jones Beach is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.Currently, only people who make appointments are being allowed to be tested.The mobile labs have the capacity to test approximately 200 to 250 cars daily. Getting an appointment ...

A Long Island motorcycle shop owner and his co-worker have designed a reusable respiratory mask for nurses, doctors and first responders on a 3-D printer that is being copied across the world.Matt Mendez, the owner of the LI Racing in Brentwood, and Christian Price, who works at the shop, have been hard at work using the 3-D resin printer they purchased to manufacture parts to create ...

A Long Island duo was arrested for allegedly burglarizing numerous businesses in March and April, thinking police were busy with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and would not catch them.Suffolk County Police arrested Joseph Porter and Rebecca Wood, on Tuesday, April 7, in Bay Shore for allegedly committing the burglaries at least 10 businesses throughout Suffolk County, ...

Despite the current health emergency and stay-at-home orders, crime has continued to strike on Fairfield County town, with thieves targeting unlocked cars overnight in residential neighborhoods. Trumbull Police said that over the weekend on Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5, the town has one vehicle stolen and eight were opened and property was stolen, said Trumbull ...

A kayaker who was stranded on a construction barge in the Great South Bay was rescued by a police marine unit.Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers Kevin Yoli and John Falcone responded to the bay in West Islip after a motorist driving on Robert Moses Causeway reported to 911 seeing a distress flare over the water at 5:10 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, said Suffolk County ...

A 27-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly hitting a Whole Foods employee while having lunch.Michelle Gilchrest, of Darien, was arrested around 12:15 p.m., Sunday, April 5, for assault and breach of peace following the alleged attack outside the store on Ledge Road, said Darien Police Sgt. James Palmieri.According to Palmieri, officers responded to a fight in progress at Whole ...

A simple idea to show how one Fairfield County mom appreciated the work her daughter was performing as an EMT during the COVID-19 pandemic has turned into an entire movement to feed those on the frontlines.Nicole Straight, of Westport, wanted to thank, and offer a little comfort, to all of the doctors, nurses, EMTs, and first responders, while at the same time helping the struggling ...