A 22-year-old man is facing a murder charge in the death of a 19-year-old Long Island man whose remains were found in 2020.Jeustin Maldonado, of Uniondale, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the death of Osmin Campos-Sandoval, of Hempstead, the Nassau County Police Department reported on Tuesday, Jan. 18.He was scheduled to be arraigned on Tuesday, NCPD said.Police ...

Newly-reported COVID-19 cases in New York have decreased by 75 percent from the state's single-day peak less than two weeks ago.In an update on Tuesday, Jan. 18, Gov. Kathy Hochul said another 22,312 cases were reported in the state, a decrease from the state single-day peak of 90,132 on Friday, Jan. 7.Hochul said in the past seven days, newly-reported cases dropped 34 percent ...

Members of a Hudson Valley community will have the opportunity to weigh in on a proposal for a marijuana cultivation, manufacturing and distribution center at an upcoming meeting.The Ulster County Town Of Wawarsing has scheduled a planning board meeting for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 18.The Times Union reported that residents will have the chance to share their thoughts on the proposal ...

Police are searching for two suspects accused of stealing catalytic converters worth thousands of dollars from a Long Island business.The owner of Novak Auto called police at about 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 17, and reported that an unknown person or people entered his business without permission, according to the Nassau County Police Department.The business is located at 4 Hampton ...

A man wanted on multiple assault charges was arrested over the weekend after escaping from a Massachusetts hospital in September.Darren Devine, age 30, was arrested on Saturday, Jan. 15, after he was seen walking in Highway 32 in Brantley County, Georgia, Massachusetts State Police reported.State Police said Devine is wanted on multiple arrest warrants in Orleans District Court and ...

A 25-year-old Long Island man was arrested after police said he stole three vehicles over the course of two days.Officers responded to the Walt Whitman Shops in Huntington Station on Monday, Jan. 17, after receiving a report that a vehicle in the parking lot had been stolen from Southampton earlier that day, the Suffolk County Police Department reported.At about 1 p.m., officers found a ...

A chain of pizzerias with five locations in Fairfield County and on Long Island is known for its extremely thin crusts. Riko's Pizza operates one location in Norwalk and two in Stamford.The pizzeria chain also operates locations in Long Island's Nassau County in Levittown and Mineola.Online reviewers frequently cite the thin crusts offered at the pizzerias as one of the reasons to ...

The owners of a Long Island bar and grill have opened a new location with plenty of drinks and meals to choose from while watching the game. The owners of CANZ opened a new location in the Suffolk County hamlet of Bohemia. The business also operates a location in Westbury.The eatery offers happy hour from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., with $4 cocktails, glasses of wine and ...

A new study found that daily meditation can boost the body's immune system and help fight off diseases and viruses.Researchers reported that the findings could have implications for immune-related conditions, such as multiple sclerosis and COVID-19, according to a report from University of Florida Health published on Tuesday, Dec. 14.UF Health said more than 100 people participated in ...

Looking for quality pizzerias in Westchester County? Here are the spots you need to check out, online reviewers say.According to Yelp's list of the best pizzerias in Westchester County, the following eateries are the top-rated spots to check out:1. Amore Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen, located at 1 Kent Place in Armonk. It has received a four-star rating from more than ...