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Police & Fire
Police: Man Nabbed Filming Players At NY College For Sexual Gratification Police: Man Nabbed Filming Players At NY College For Sexual Gratification
Police: Man Nabbed Filming Players At NY College For Sexual Gratification A 50-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly filming 10 victims for sexual gratification at Marist College. Dutchess County resident Richard G. Kelly, of Hyde Park, was arrested by state police on Tuesday, March 16, for 14 counts of unlawful surveillance, said Trooper AJ Hicks. The arrest stems from an investigation and prior arrest of Kelly by the State Police in 2020 when investigators discovered additional evidence of Kelly illegally filming 10 victims for sexual gratification at Marist College while employed with the men’s Marist Volleyball club team. Kelly was issued an appearanc…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Popular Long Island Chef Dies Suddenly Popular Long Island Chef Dies Suddenly
Popular Long Island Chef Dies Suddenly A beloved Long Island chef for years died unexpectedly over the weekend at the age of 55.  David Bryer, the executive chef at Beginnings in Atlantic Beach, was found dead at his East Atlantic Beach apartment on Saturday, March 13, after he failed to show up for work. A veteran of numerous Long Island kitchens, Bryer helped open Beginnings five years ago with owners Ben and Heather Freiser.  The Freiser's said on Facebook: "We are heartbroken to say that just a day before our 5 year anniversary, we lost the heart and soul of our restaurant." Called, kind-hearted, and quick-witted…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Nassau County Eatery Reimagines Authentic Greek Cuisine Nassau County Eatery Reimagines Authentic Greek Cuisine
Nassau County Eatery Reimagines Authentic Greek Cuisine A new chef has elevated the menu of a restaurant on Long Island with a fresh perspective on traditional Greek fare amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  Oniro Taverna in Woodbury announced the hiring of its new chef, Peter Spyropoulos earlier this week. Born in Queens, Spyropoulos spent his formative years developing his palette in Greece before attending the Culinary Institute of America, located in Dutchess County, in Hyde Park.  The restaurant has also devised a COVID-19 strategy, checking the temperatures of all diners and taking their contact information for contact-tracing…

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by Christina Coulter
Business
Northwell Named One Of Nation’s Best In LGBTQ Health Care Northwell Named One Of Nation’s Best In LGBTQ Health Care
Northwell Named One Of Nation’s Best In LGBTQ Health Care The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has named Northwell Health one of the nation's most inclusive medical facilities for LGBTQ individuals, and the most inclusive health institution in New York State.  Just three other facilities outrank the Northwell Health hospitals--27 facilities in all -- in the HRC's 2020 Healthcare Equality Index. The HRC analyzed the patient visitation records and employment policies of over 1,700 facilities nationwide to compile their 13th yearly index. Northwell facilities mandate employees to: ask hospital patrons for their preferred pronouns,  offer …

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by Christina Coulter
News
Woman Reports Seeing Bigfoot 'Swinging From Tree To Tree' In Hudson Valley Woman Reports Seeing Bigfoot 'Swinging From Tree To Tree' In Hudson Valley
Woman Reports Seeing Bigfoot 'Swinging From Tree To Tree' In Hudson Valley The Hudson Valley's lead researcher of Bigfoot says a reported sighting has occurred this summer. The researcher, Gayle J. Beatty, says she was informed of the sighting on Thursday, July 2 when she received a phone call from a woman in Dutchess County who was working as a landscaper on a property in Hyde Park. The woman's name is "strictly confidential," as is the precise location of the incident, Beatty said. The woman described the creature as being approximately 6-foot-7 in height and reddish-brown and said it moved through trees "like a monkey," according to Beatty. The inci…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Long Island Locales Rank High Among State's Safest Places Long Island Locales Rank High Among State's Safest Places
Long Island Locales Rank High Among State's Safest Places Some Long Island municipalities are among the safest in the state, according to a new study. Using data from the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report statistics, alarms.org evaluated which cities, towns, and villages are the safest in the suburbs around New York City. The study included “violent crimes,” and “non-violent crimes.” According to the FBI, “Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. "Violent crimes are defined as those offenses that involve force or threat of force. "Property crime includes the o…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region A strong, quick-moving storm system brought several inches of snow to most of the region while creating hazardous driving conditions over the entire area. There were numerous crashes and some road closures during the height of the storm Saturday afternoon and evening, Jan. 18. Here's a look at snowfall totals from throughout the region. New York City Central Park, 2.1 inches Westchester County Armonk, 3 inches Larchmont, 2.5 inches Mount Kisco, 3.3 inches Rye Brook, 3 inches Nassau County Bethpage, 3.3 inches East Meadow, 2.5 inches Farmingdale, 2.5 inches Franklin Square, …

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by Joe Lombardi