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Brand-New Storm Snowfall Map: Here's What To Expect In Suffolk County
A new snowfall projection map has been released as a Nor'easter is due to slam the region. Here's the latest from the National Weather Service: Snowfall Projections See the first three images above Areas in yellow - Around 7 inches. Dark blue - 4-5 inches. Lightest shade of blue - Between 2.5 inches and 3.5 inches. Updated Projected Storm Timing Sunday afternoon, Jan. 19 into Monday morning, Jan. 20 Warnings, Advisories Click on the fourth, fifth, and sixth images above to see areas where a Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Sunday afternoon until day…
Weather
Hochul Warns NYers Ahead Of Arrival Of Snowmaking Nor'easter, Frigid Temps
With snow and extreme cold fueled by a Nor'easter are poised to sweep across New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging residents to prepare for hazardous travel conditions and dangerously low temperatures. Click here for a new, updated story - Latest Storm Snowfall Projections: Here's What To Expect “My administration stands ready to respond and assist our local partners," Hochul said. “New Yorkers are no stranger to winter weather, but I encourage everyone to make sure you and your family are prepared for the snow and extreme cold, exercise caution if traveling and continue to mon…
News
$709K Wire Fraud In Long Island Lands Illinois Man Charges: Police
An Illinois man is accused of fraudulently obtaining $709,000 from a Nassau County law firm, police announced on Thursday, Jan. 18. Robert Weathersby, 42, of Calumet City, Illinois, was arrested after investigators determined he orchestrated a scheme to redirect a law firm's payment intended for a known business associate, according to the Nassau County Police Department’s Fraud and Forgery Unit. On Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., a Nassau County law firm received an email that appeared to be from a trusted associate, requesting a change in payment instructions for an upcoming sett…
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Bicyclist Fatally Crashes Into Parked Tractor-Trailer In Long Island: Police
A 51-year-old bicyclist died after crashing into a parked tractor-trailer in Syosset, Nassau County police announced Saturday, Jan. 18. The fatal collision happened around 9 a.m. on the Long Island Expressway’s South Service Road, also known as South Marginal Road, between exits 43 and 44, according to detectives. The bicyclist, who was traveling eastbound, struck a legally parked tractor-trailer, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene by a Nassau County Police Department medic. No other injuries were reported, and authorities have determined that "there is no criminality inv…
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Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Nor'easter Nears: See Where Up To 12 Inches Is Possible
Projected snowfall totals have increased as a fast-moving Nor’easter nears the region, with some locations now expected to see as much as a foot of accumulation. Snowfall will begin in the central Appalachians and parts of Virginia Saturday night, Jan. 18, before spreading into the mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Sunday, Jan. 19, according to the National Weather Service. "There is some data that suggests the storm could strengthen fast enough to be dubbed a bomb cyclone," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tom Kines. A bomb cyclone is a storm that rapidly intensifies and experiences a su…
News
Earn Your Scroll: New App Makes You Walk To Unlock Social Media
A new app is fighting against doomscrolling and helping users get active by turning steps into screen time. Steppin' blocks you from using certain apps unless you walk a certain number of daily steps. The app was founded by Boston entrepreneur Paul English, who's also a co-founder of travel search engine Kayak.com. Steppin' rewards physical activity by tying screen time to movement. For every 100 steps, users earn one minute of access to restricted apps, including social media apps like Facebook and Instagram, as well as other platforms like Netflix. The app's settings are fully …
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New York Smokers Face Nation's Highest Financial Costs, New Study Says
Northeast and mid-Atlantic states are among the most expensive in the U.S. for smoking tobacco, according to a new study. New York topped the 2025 list from WalletHub called "The Real Cost of Smoking by State", with residents losing an estimated $5.4 million over their lifetime. Washington, D.C., Maryland, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island were also ranked in the top five. The study calculated smoking-related costs by combining out-of-pocket expenses, lost income, increased insurance premiums, and missed financial opportunities, such as investing in the stock market instead of …
Lifestyle
Discovery Of Nearly 9,000-Year-Old Trays Show Earliest Cooks Got Their Focaccia Fix
The humble focaccia, a staple of modern Italian cuisine, traces its roots back nearly 9,000 years to the early farming communities of the Fertile Crescent. Researchers from Sapienza University of Rome and the Autonomous University of Barcelona have uncovered evidence that Late Neolithic societies were sophisticated in their culinary practices. They developed advanced techniques to bake large, flavorful breads and flatbreads, including a precursor to focaccia intended for communal consumption. Culinary Tradition Unearthed The study, published in Scientific Reports, analyzed ceramic f…
Police & Fire
Prostitution At Suffolk County Massage Spa Leads To Two Arrests
Two women were arrested on prostitution and other charges during a raid at a Smithtown massage parlor, Suffolk County police announced on Friday, Jan. 17. Officers from the Fourth Precinct Crime Section and Fourth Squad detectives, alongside the Town of Smithtown Fire Marshal, conducted the raid at Ruby Spa, located at 73 Smithtown Boulevard, around 6 p.m. following numerous community complaints, police said. Lina Yang, 43, of Syosset, was charged with the Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a Class E felony, as well as Criminal Nuisance 2nd Degree. and Prostitution, both misdemeanors,…
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These Are Best 'Hidden Gem' Restaurants On Long Island, Foodies Say: 'Always A Treat'
For diners seeking delicious, under-the-radar culinary experiences, three restaurants have emerged as must-try spots thanks to their authentic cuisine and glowing endorsements. When Rosa Dee posed a simple question in the “Long Island Restaurant Group” Facebook group on Sunday, Jan. 5 — “Share some hidden gems on LI” — the response was overwhelming. Over 400 comments poured in, but three eateries stood out for their unique offerings and loyal followings. Below are the three most recommended “hidden gem” restaurants, according to local foodies. Mexican Grill 2000: A Taste of Mexico in Patch…
Police & Fire
Teen Wakes Up To Pillow On Fire Before Flames Destroy Mastic Home: 'God Protected Them'
Strangers are rallying around a Long Island family who lost everything in an early-morning fire. The blaze, sparked by a faulty electrical outlet, tore through the family’s Mastic residence at around 5 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, Cornelius Hobson wrote on a GoFundMe campaign. The youngest resident, a 14-year-old freshman at William Floyd High School, was awakened by crackling noises and intense heat next to her face. Her screams alerted her mother and two brothers, ages 18 and 26. “Milania, the youngest, woke up at 5 in the morning to the pillow next to her on fire,” Chrissy Hobson said on F…
Weather
Here's Latest Projected Track, Timing, Snowfall Totals For Nor'easter Taking Aim At Region
Projections have been updated for the timing, track and snowfall totals for a fast-moving Nor’easter taking aim at the region. Click here for a new, updated story: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Nor'easter Nears: See Where Up To 12 Inches Is Possible Snowfall will begin in the central Appalachians and parts of Virginia Saturday night, Jan. 18, before spreading into the mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Sunday, Jan. 19, according to the National Weather Service. Timing, Track See the first image above Saturday Night: Snow begins in the central Appalachians and Virginia. Sunday …
News
'Panicked' Addict Admits Dismembering Body Of OD Victim, Scattering Remains Across Patchogue
A man formally confessed to mutilating a friend’s body and scattering the woman’s remains across Long Island. Gary Cowell, 72, of Patchogue, pleaded guilty to concealing a human corpse and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Jan. 16, in connection to the death of Yvette Leonard. Suffolk County Police interviewed Cowell after learning that he was the last person to see Leonard alive in June 2024, according to the district attorney’s office. After multiple interviews with witnesses and numerous subpoenas and search warrants, Cowell confessed to detectives that he panicked af…
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MD Supreme Court Attorney Failed To Report Millions In Poker Winnings: Feds
A supreme court attorney attorney from Maryland who made his name arguing before the Supreme Court is now facing serious legal trouble of his own. Thomas Goldstein, 53, a prominent appellate lawyer and high-stakes poker player known to play in games involving millions, was indicted on Thursday, Jan. 16 on multiple charges for failing to report his winnings, authorities announced It is alleged that Goldstein failed to report millions of dollars in poker winnings and omitting over $14 million in debt to secure a multimillion-dollar home loan in DC. Specifically, a federal grand jur…
Business
Equifax Fined $15M For Inaccurate Credit Scores Days After NY Settlement:
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One of the nation’s largest credit reporting agencies has been fined $15 million for issuing inaccurate credit scores and failing to properly investigate consumer disputes, officials said. Equifax will pay the fine into the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's victims relief fund, the federal agency said in a news release on Friday, Jan. 17. The CFPB's investigation found Equifax ignored critical evidence submitted by consumers disputing inaccuracies in their credit reports. According to the CFPB, Equifax also allowed deleted errors to resurface and relied on flaw…
Police & Fire
Daughter Pleads For Tips After Mom Struck By Hit-Run Driver On Sunrise Highway
A Long Island family is seeking justice after a mother was injured by a hit-and-run driver. Krystal Cain recounted the disturbing incident, which occurred on Sunrise Highway near Broadway in Massapequa shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, in a heartfelt post on the “Massapequa Friends” Facebook group. Her mom was walking in the crosswalk on the west side of the intersection when a gray car turned left onto Sunrise Highway and hit her, she wrote Friday, Jan. 17. The impact caused Cain's mother to roll over the vehicle and fall into the street. “After hitting my mother… the male driver pu…
News
NYers To Receive Share of $106M Settlement Over Vanguard Retirement Fund Changes
Thousands of New Yorkers forced to pay higher taxes on their retirement savings are set to receive restitution after a $106 million, multi-state settlement was reached with Vanguard Group. The agreement, announced by New York Attorney General Letitia James on Friday, Jan. 17, comes after the investment advisory firm failed to inform investors of changes to its retirement funds. Those changes led to unexpected and significant capital gains tax bills for hundreds of thousands of investors, including over 15,000 in New York, James’ office said. An investigation found that Vanguard reduc…
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High Driver Purposely Struck Cop's Car Causing Rollover Crash On LIE In Brentwood, DA Says
A speeding driver high on marijuana intentionally struck a police officer’s patrol car, causing it to roll over on the Long Island Expressway, prosecutors alleged. Cody Fisher, 29, of Brentwood, was indicted for assault on a police officer and several related charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, Jan. 17, in connection with an officer-involved crash on the LIE in Brentwood on Sunday evening, Jan. 5. Suffolk County Police officer Brendon Gallagher was conducting a traffic stop near exit 57 in Islandia at around 6 p.m. when Fisher sped by in a Ford Mustang going between 95 and 100 miles …
Lifestyle
NY Locale Appears In Marvel's New 'Daredevil' Trailer
Marvel fans from Westchester with a keen eye may have spotted a familiar landmark in the new trailer for "Daredevil: Born Again." According to Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, the Yonkers City Hall Ceremonial Courtroom makes an appearance in the show's new trailer, released on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Indeed, the space can be spotted for a few seconds in the trailer, which features Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil, a blind lawyer who leads a double life as a vigilante in New York City. The show is set to premiere on Tuesday, March 4, and also stars Vincent D'Onofrio as Wils…
Politics
Trump Swearing-In Ceremony, Inaugural Address Moved Indoors
For the first time in 40 years, a presidential inauguration will be held indoors. Extremely cold temperatures forecast for Monday, Jan. 20 in Washington, DC have resulted in the change. President-elect Donald Trump announced the move in a social media post at noon Friday, Jan. 17, saying, "There is an Arctic blast sweeping the Country. I don’t want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way. "It is dangerous conditions for the tens of thousands of Law Enforcement, First Responders, Police K9s and even horses, and hundreds of thousands of supporters that will be outside for many hours…
Business
Cash App Users To Get Refunds In $175M Order As Feds Target Fraud
Cash App's parent company will have to pay $175 million for poorly protecting its users from fraud and financial crimes on the payment platform, officials said. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered Block to refund up to $120 million to users harmed by fraud, the federal agency said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 16. The parent company of Cash App, which has more than 56 million accounts, must also pay a $55 million fine into the CFPB’s victims relief fund. The CFPB found that Block failed to properly investigate unauthorized transactions and deprived users of…
News
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban: How The App Could Survive In The U.S.
The Supreme Court has upheld a new law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. unless its Chinese parent company divests from the very popular video-sharing social media app. The justices said the "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" doesn't violate the First Amendment, according to the court's decision on Friday, Jan. 17. The ruling allows for TikTok to potentially be banned in the U.S. as early as Sunday, Jan. 19. TikTok, which has more than 170 million users in the U.S., has come under scrutiny over fears that ByteDance could allow the Chinese gov…
Business
Microsoft 365 Raises Prices For First Time In 12 Years: Here's Why
The Microsoft 365 bundle price is increasing in the U.S. for the first time in a dozen years as the tech giant adds artificial intelligence tools into longtime products like Microsoft Word. The cost of Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions will rise by $3 per month, the company said in a blog post on Thursday, Jan. 16. It's the first price change since the software bundle launched in 2013 under the name "Office 365". Existing subscribers will see the adjustment at their next renewal. "We understand that our customers have a variety of needs and budgets, so we’re committ…
News
Dramatic Videos Capture SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion
Videos are circulating of SpaceX's Starship Flight 7 meeting an explosive end over the Atlantic Ocean during its Thursday, Jan. 16 test launch. The flight, conducted at 4:37 p.m. CT from Starbase, TX, aimed to achieve major milestones but faced setbacks in its journey to space. Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, commented on the test, saying, “Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed! ✨” Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed! ✨ pic.twitter.com/nn3PiP8XwG — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 16, 2025 The launch was streamed live by SpaceX on X in a video that had …
Police & Fire
Massage Parlor Raid Leads To 2 Arrests: Suffolk Police
Suffolk County Police arrested two women during a massage parlor raid in Copiague on Thursday, Jan. 16, following numerous community complaints. The raid occurred at an unnamed business located at 80G East Montauk Highway, Lindenhurst at approximately 2:15 p.m., police said. Shang Fengling, 53, and Yan-Hua Lin, 44, both of Flushing, were arrested and charged with Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a Class E felony, and Prostitution, a misdemeanor, according to authorities. Both women were issued desk appearance tickets and are scheduled to be arraigned in First District Court in Centra…
Weather
First Snowfall Projections For New Winter Storm: Up To Half-Foot Predicted In These Spots
The first snowfall projections have been released for a potentially major winter storm taking aim at the Northeast, with up to a half-foot of accumulation possible in a broad area. New update: Here's Latest Projected Track, Timing, Snowfall Totals For Nor'easter Taking Aim At Region A coating in some locations to as much as a few inches will extend from the southern Appalachians to the mid-Atlantic coast from Sunday afternoon, Jan. 19 into central and southeastern New England Sunday evening to early Monday, Jan. 20 on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. "This means there is the risk of snow-…
Real Estate
'Majestic' Montauk Estate Marilyn Monroe, John Lennon Once Called Home Hits Market For $18M
This storybook-worthy Long Island estate is fit for Hollywood royalty. Perched high atop a 70-foot bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean is Montauk’s “Stone House,” located at 408 Old Montauk Highway. Asking price? $18 million. Nestled on over three breathtaking acres offering panoramic views of the Montauk Lighthouse and Block Island, this architectural masterpiece boasts over 4,000 square feet that includes three bedrooms and five bathrooms. “Presenting one of the rarest and most majestic oceanfront offerings in The Hamptons,” reads the listing from Douglas Elliman. The interior …
News
$400M Suit: Justin Baldoni Accuses NY Residents Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds Of Smear Campaign
In an escalating legal battle featuring Hollywood heavyweights, actor Justin Baldoni is suing Blake Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds for $400 million allegedly orchestrating a smear campaign to ruin his career. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, alleges that Lively and Reynolds used their influence to seize control of Baldoni's film "It Ends With Us," an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel. Baldoni directed, co-starred in, and co-financed the production through his company, Wayfarer Studios. “This is not a case about celebrities sniping at each …
News
Driver Killed, Second Motorist Hospitalized After 3-Vehicle Centereach Crash
A driver was killed and a second person was hospitalized following a multi-vehicle crash on Long Island. Emergency crews in Centerearch were called about a three-vehicle wreck on Nicolls Road near Mark Tree Road at around 7:40 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. An investigation found that a Honda SUV was traveling southbound on Nicolls Road when it crossed into the northbound lanes and struck a Buick SUV, Suffolk County Police said. The Buick then sideswiped a Jeep SUV. The driver of the Honda was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Their identity had not been released as of Thursday evening.…
News
FDA Approves ZYN Nicotine Pouches For Sale, Restricts Ads Targeting Teens
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the sales of 20 types of ZYN nicotine pouches amid concerns about children and teens using the products. The decision allows ZYN nicotine pouches to be legally marketed in the U.S. to adults aged 21 and older, the FDA said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 6. The small natural fiber pouches are designed to be placed between the gum and lip. The FDA said the pouches contain substantially lower levels of harmful chemicals compared to cigarettes and most smokeless tobacco products, reducing risks of cancer and other serious …
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