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Great Save: Commack's Own Bob Costas Saves Diner's Life Using Heimlich, Report Says
A famed NBC sports broadcaster, born and raised in New York, is being called a hero after he apparently saved a restaurant-goer’s life, according to a new report.
Long Island native Bob Costas, the legendary commentator and Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee from Commack, became a hero when he performed the Heimlich maneuver on a fellow diner at a restaurant, an exclusive report by Page Six claims.
It has not been revealed where Costas was dining at the time of the incident, but the magazine reported that when another patron at the eatery, who was not seated with the broadcaster, b…
Jimmy Fallon Mistreats Tonight Show Staff, Shows Up Drunk, Report Says
Tonight Show host and Hudson Valley native Jimmy Fallon is now being accused of mistreating his employees and leading a “toxic workplace” on the set of his iconic show, according to a new report from Rolling Stone.
In an exposé published Thursday, Sept. 7, 16 current and former Tonight Show staff members paint a much darker picture of the 48-year-old who grew up in Ulster County in Saugerties, shattering Fallon’s reputation as one of America’s most likeable celebrities.
The employees, who worked as production members, office staff, and writers, allege that the Tonight Show set has been a “…
'Law & Order' Crew Member Shot, Killed In NYC
Updated story: ID Released For 'Law & Order' Crew Member Shot, Killed In NYC
A crew member for NBC's "Law & Order: Organized Crime," was gunned down and killed while sitting in a car.
The incident in New York City took place in Greenpoint in Brooklyn around 5:15 a.m., Tuesday, July 19.
According to the NYPD, the 31-year-old man was sitting in a vehicle in front of 229 North Henry Ave., when a person approached the car, opened the door, and fired multiple shots.
The crewman, who worked parking enforcement, was hit in the head and neck, NYPD said.
He was rushed …
Brian Laundrie’s Parents Knew He Murdered Gabby Petito, Lawsuit By Fiancée's Family Says
The parents of Brian Laundrie knew that their son murdered fellow Long Island native Gabby Petito, according to a lawsuit filed by Petito's family that was obtained by WFLA, an NBC affiliate in Tampa, Florida.
The civil lawsuit against Chris and Roberta Laundrie was filed on Thursday, March 10 by Petito’s mother, Nichole Schmidt, and father, Joseph Petito, according to court documents obtained by WFLA.
On Friday, Jan. 21, the FBI announced that Brian Laundrie took responsibility for the death of Gabby Petito, his 22-year-old fiancée.
"Investigators found human remains later …
Brian Laundrie Cause Of Death Released
Brian Laundrie's cause of death has been released, according to an announcement from the Laundrie family's lawyer.
WFLA, News Channel 8, an NBC affiliate in Tampa, Florida, reported on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 23 that Steven Bertolino, the attorney representing Laundrie's parents, said that the fiancé of fellow Long Island native Gabby Petito died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Bertolino said Laundrie's manner of death was determined to be suicide, WFLA reported.
The 23-year-old's remains were found in a Florida nature reserve on Wednesday, Oct. 20. His par…
22-Year-Old From Suffolk County To Appear On Live Shows Of 'The Voice'
Bella DeNapoli, a 22-year-old New Yorker, had made it to the live shows of the singing competition "The Voice."
The Long Island native, a resident of West Islip, grew up "surrounded by music," according to her contestant profile.
She has been performing on the show's 21st season, which debuted on Monday, Sept. 20, and most recently made in through the show's "Knockout Rounds."
During her audition for the competition, which aired on NBC in September, DeNapoli performed her own rendition of Danity Kane's song "Damaged."
After impressing the judges, she chose to perform on judge Ariana Gra…
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade To Return 'Live' This Year
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade is returning to the streets of New York City for its 95th celebration after being curtailed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Macy's made the announcement on Wednesday, Sept. 8, saying the parade will be delight crowds once again on Thursday, Nov. 25 beginning at 9 a.m.
This year's parade will feature the signature mix of giant character helium balloons, fantastic floats, marching bands, performance groups, celebrities, clowns, and the one-and-only Santa Claus, Macy's said.
“We are thrilled to welcome back in its full form the Macy’s Thanksgiving D…
