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Update: 911 Disruptions In Suffolk County Solved, Police Say Update: 911 Disruptions In Suffolk County Solved, Police Say
Update: 911 Disruptions In Suffolk County Solved, Police Say Update:  An equipment failure leading to disruptions to 911 calls on Long Island has been fixed, according to authorities.  On Tuesday, Nov. 28, the Suffolk County Police Department announced that service disruptions, which were causing issues for those calling 911, have now been solved.  The news comes one day after the department provided an alternate number for callers who were unable to get ahold of the emergency center. According to the department, the issue stemmed from an equipment failure that impacted Verizon's cellular network. In addition to citizens across the …
Seen Him? Man Wanted For Stealing $1,270 Worth Of Items From East Northport Store Seen Him? Man Wanted For Stealing $1,270 Worth Of Items From East Northport Store
Seen Him? Man Wanted For Stealing $1,270 Worth Of Items From East Northport Store Authorities are searching for a man who is accused of stealing merchandise valued at $1,270 from a Verizon store on Long Island. A man stole the items from the East Northport store, located at 4000 Jericho Turnpike, on Wednesday, Oct. 12, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Thursday, Oct. 20.  Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.
Cops Shoot Man On Long Island After He Points Gun At Them, Police Say Cops Shoot Man On Long Island After He Points Gun At Them, Police Say
Cops Shoot Man On Long Island After He Points Gun At Them, Police Say A Long Island man was shot by police after he allegedly threatened them with a handgun. The incident took place in East Garden City around 2:45 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 16. According to Nassau County Police detectives, a witness spotted two men attempting to open the doors of the Verizon store located at 880 Old Country Road. When the witness approached the men, one of the men pointed what appeared to be a handgun, placing him in fear for his life. He quickly drove away and called 911, police said. Responding officers located one of the men, identified as Jonathan Parra, age 26, Westbury, …
Verizon Issues Warning For Spam Messages Sent From Person's Own Number Verizon Issues Warning For Spam Messages Sent From Person's Own Number
Verizon Issues Warning For Spam Messages Sent From Person's Own Number Verizon customers are being cautioned to be on alert as a tricky new scam involving one’s own telephone number has been making the rounds. Customers have been reporting that they've received text messages from their own phone numbers alerting them that they’ve won a prize, including a link to claim their "gift." The messages claim that the user has paid their most recent phone bill, providing the link for a free prize in response. However, if one clicks the link, they’re instead transported to a Russian state TV network. Verizon issued a statement following the recent reports of the scam,…
COVID-19: Alert Issued For Pandemic-Related Text Message Scam COVID-19: Alert Issued For Pandemic-Related Text Message Scam
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Pandemic-Related Text Message Scam The Better Business Bureau has issued an alert about a recent text scam where people impersonating large companies offer fake pandemic-related discounts. Scammers are reportedly impersonating companies, such as Netflix, Hulu and Verizon, and sending messages saying that the company is offering an amazing deal to customers due to the pandemic.  These fake deals could include free or discounted services, gift cards or cash. The organization said when people click the link in the messages, they will be brought to a website imitating the company's website.  That's how the scammer wi…
Numerous Internet Outages Reported Throughout Northeast Numerous Internet Outages Reported Throughout Northeast
Numerous Internet Outages Reported Throughout Northeast Mass Internet outages were reported throughout the Northeast, impacting some of the nation’s largest companies, some local businesses, and schools. Outages were first reported at approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26 when websites including Amazon, Verizon, Zoom, Slack, and others that have become essential during the pandemic went down. According to reports, there were outages reported from Washington D.C. to Massachusetts. It is unclear what caused the outages, though Verizon reported on Twitter that there was a cut fiber in Brooklyn. There was no estimated time of restoration provi…
Billionaire Investor Ray Dalio Says Son Killed In Connecticut Car Crash Billionaire Investor Ray Dalio Says Son Killed In Connecticut Car Crash
Billionaire Investor Ray Dalio Says Son Killed In Connecticut Car Crash Billionaire hedge fund investor Ray Dalio announced that his son was killed in a crash that happened at a shopping center in Fairfield County. The crash occurred around 3:50 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Riverside Commons Shopping Center located at 1233 East Putnam Ave., in Greenwich when a 2016 Audi, drove over the parking strip, mounted the curb, crashed through the Verizon storefront doors, and traveled completely into the store, Greenwich Police Department Captain Mark Zuccerella said. Earlier story: Police Probe Fiery Fatal Crash At Greenwich Shopping Center The store…
Isaias: State To Investigate Utility Companies After Cuomo Cites 'Failed Storm Response' Isaias: State To Investigate Utility Companies After Cuomo Cites 'Failed Storm Response'
Isaias: State To Investigate Utility Companies After Cuomo Cites 'Failed Storm Response' Utility companies in New York are being investigated after Tropical Storm Isaias tore through the state, leaving tens of thousands without power a day later. Hundreds of thousands of power outages were reported throughout the state when the storm struck on Tuesday, Aug. 4, leaving thousands in the dark a day later, with some restoration efforts not expected to be complete until the weekend. The Department of Public Service will probe storm planning and response by Verizon, PSEG Long Island, Con Edison, Central Hudson Gas & Electric, Orange and Rockland Utilities, and New York State Elec…
COVID-19: Google's NY State Online Unemployment Application System Now Online COVID-19: Google's NY State Online Unemployment Application System Now Online
Covid-19: Google's NY State Online Unemployment Application System Now Online Google and other companies have given a helping hand to New Yorkers who found themselves unemployed due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A handful of tech companies, highlighted by Google, teamed up to help the New York State Department of Labor’s online unemployment application page, which has been overwhelmed since the outbreak of COVID-19. The Department of Labor has seen an unprecedented spike in unemployment insurance applications during the pandemic, which has caused the online and telephone system to crash, prompting officials to enter a “Tech Surge” with Google Clo…
Long Island Man Charged For Verizon Store Armed Robbery, Two Burglaries Long Island Man Charged For Verizon Store Armed Robbery, Two Burglaries
Long Island Man Charged For Verizon Store Armed Robbery, Two Burglaries A man implicated in an alleged armed robbery at a Long Island Verizon store is facing charges for his alleged role in multiple burglaries, police said. Nassau County Police detectives said that a man entered the Verizon store on Front Street on July 29 last year, displaying a handgun. The man ordered employees and customers to the floor, demanding that one employee open a safe to steal a variety of Apple iPhones. The suspect - later identified as Hempstead resident Latise Eady - then fled on foot on Front Street with the stolen phones. Police said that on Wednesday, Feb. 26, Maple Avenue r…
Woman Wanted For Stealing iPhones From Suffolk Verizon Store Woman Wanted For Stealing iPhones From Suffolk Verizon Store
Woman Wanted For Stealing iPhones From Suffolk Verizon Store Know them? Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating two women who allegedly stole iPhones from a Verizon store on Long Island. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers has offered a cash reward for information leading to the apprehension of two women who allegedly stole two iPhone 11s from Verizon on East Main Street in Smithtown at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15. In photos released by investigators, the two suspects can be seen perusing the store before they allegedly walked out with the stolen iPhones without paying. …
Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery At Long Island Verizon Store Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery At Long Island Verizon Store
Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery At Long Island Verizon Store A suspect is on the loose after an armed robbery at a Verizon store on Long Island. It happened on Monday, Nov. 11 at around 7:15 p.m. in Greenvale, Nassau County Police said. According to detectives, the man, armed with a black handgun, entered the store located at 90 Northern Boulevard and approached the male salesperson inside, according to police. The suspect forced the victim into the back room and removed an undetermined number of cellphones from an open safe before fleeing the scene on foot in an unknown direction. No injuries were reported at the scene. The suspect is describ…
Man Accused Of Peering Under Stalls In Women's Restroom At Long Island Store Man Accused Of Peering Under Stalls In Women's Restroom At Long Island Store
Man Accused Of Peering Under Stalls In Women's Restroom At Long Island Store A man has been accused of peering under stalls in a women's restroom at a Long Island store. The incident happened on Friday, Oct. 25 at 4:30 p.m. in Garden City, according to Nassau County Police. After an investigation, Jamali Johnson, 32, of Garden City, was located at his residence and placed under arrest on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 12:10 p.m. Officers responded to the Verizon store, located at 741 Zeckendorf Blvd., where a female victim gave a description of the offender to police.  Johnson was charged with third-degree criminal trespass, unlawful possession of marijuana and…
Settlement Of Dolan Family's Lawsuit Against Altice Keeps News 12 Staffing At Current Level Settlement Of Dolan Family's Lawsuit Against Altice Keeps News 12 Staffing At Current Level
Settlement Of Dolan Family's Lawsuit Against Altice Keeps News 12 Staffing At Current Level At the 11th hour, the Dolan family, the former owners of Cablevision before it was sold to Altice USA, reached a settlement in a lawsuit regarding layoffs and staffing at News 12 with the new parent company for the 24-hour hyperlocal news network. News 12 will employ at least 371 full-time employees through February 2023 under the agreement, ending a yearlong dispute by the Dolans, who sought a minimum of 462. Altice acquired News 12 when it took over Cablevision three years ago. The lawsuit alleged that Altice had not operated the news company in compliance with the agreement of the deal. …
Verizon To Add News 12 After Ending Contract With RNN Verizon To Add News 12 After Ending Contract With RNN
Verizon To Add News 12 After Ending Contract With RNN FiOS1 News may soon be a thing of the past, but Verizon customers will still be able to get their hyperlocal news fix on cable after striking a deal to air Altice's News 12 beginning in November. News 12, which had previously been exclusively provided to Optimum customers, is coming to Verizon following the announcement of the shuttering of FiOS1 News, whose contract ends on Sunday, Nov. 15. “Starting in November, customers can enjoy content from the Altice News properties, including hyperlocal news from News 12 Networks, followed by content from i24NEWS and Cheddar in 2020," Verizon annou…
Video: '150 Good People Will Be Displaced,' RNN News Chief Says Of FiOS1 News Closure Video: '150 Good People Will Be Displaced,' RNN News Chief Says Of FiOS1 News Closure
Video: '150 Good People Will Be Displaced,' RNN News Chief Says Of FiOS1 News Closure Richard French III, the president of RNN News took time out of his daily TV show to talk about the upcoming closure of FiOS1 News after Verizon pulled out of contract talks with the company run by RNN and RNN-TV. “The ending of FiOS1 is personal,” said French, whose family owns both companies. “Around 150 good people, both behind and in front of the cameras, will be displaced, (that) includes anchors, reporters, producers, videographers and so many other faces you will never see." The closure of the hyper-local news channel will take place at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16.  Verizon …
RNN To Cut 150 Jobs After Verizon Shuts Down FiOS1 News RNN To Cut 150 Jobs After Verizon Shuts Down FiOS1 News
RNN To Cut 150 Jobs After Verizon Shuts Down FiOS1 News As of 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, local television news outlet FiOS1 News will cease broadcasting after parent company Verizon declined to pursue a new contract with Rye Brook-based RNN. "Later this year, Verizon will no longer be offering FiOS1 News, said Verizon spokesman Tony McNary. "We have partnered with RNN for over 10 years to deliver award-winning hyperlocal news coverage on FiOS1. We know how important hyperlocal news is to our FiOS customers and will be sharing more options soon. We wish RNN and their employees well during this transition." The end of the contract will leave…