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The Next Chapter: LI Library Reopens Basement 23 Months After Giant Flood The Next Chapter: LI Library Reopens Basement 23 Months After Giant Flood
The Next Chapter: LI Library Reopens Basement 23 Months After Giant Flood Smithtown Library's main branch has reopened its basement level nearly two years after a flood wiped out the collections. The library shared a joyous video Thursday, July 9 with its bull mascot running and dancing through the newly reopened stacks. “The lower level will initially offer limited services while we continue to complete the remaining work and finalize the setup of several areas; we are still very much a work in progress but we are happy to finally share the space with you!” the library wrote on social media. Floodwaters rampaged through the library on Aug. 19, 2024, as a downpo…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Rabid Beaver Prompts Warning To Stay Out Of Water Near Upstate NY Campsites Rabid Beaver Prompts Warning To Stay Out Of Water Near Upstate NY Campsites
Rabid Beaver Prompts Warning To Stay Out Of Water Near Upstate NY Campsites Campers on an island in Upstate New York should stay out of the water — there's a risk of rabid beavers, state officials say.  The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued an advisory on Thursday, July 9, affecting Turtle Island in the Lake George Wild Forest.  Officials said one or more beavers in the area may be infected with rabies. According to the DEC, swimmers should avoid the waters around campsites 1 through 5 on Turtle Island through at least Tuesday, July 14, while the agency monitors the situation.   Boaters and campers should use extre…

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by Ben Crnic
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LI Nurse Who Pocketed $1.25M In Fake Vaccine Scheme Hit With Record Fine LI Nurse Who Pocketed $1.25M In Fake Vaccine Scheme Hit With Record Fine
LI Nurse Who Pocketed $1.25M In Fake Vaccine Scheme Hit With Record Fine A Long Island nurse who admitted to faking more than 150 child vaccines was fined $544,000 by the state, officials announced Thursday, July 9. Julie DeVuono’s fine is the largest in the New York Department of Health’s 125-year history, the agency said. DeVuono, 53, pleaded guilty to criminal charges in June 2024, in which she agreed to complete community service, forfeit $1.2 million in criminal proceeds, and give up her professional licenses. Between 2019 and 2022, DeVuono lied about giving 162 children various vaccines, including for chickenpox, measles, hepatitis, tetanus, and COVID-19,…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Global Chocolate Company Moving Long Island HQ — But Not Going Far Global Chocolate Company Moving Long Island HQ — But Not Going Far
Global Chocolate Company Moving Long Island HQ — But Not Going Far International chocolate maker Neuhaus is moving its Long Island headquarters closer to New York City but keeping operations in Nassau County. Neuhaus will move from Plainview to a new space in New Hyde Park, according to Newsday. The move will officially happen Monday, July 13. The Belgian chocolate company has used 120 Fairchild Avenue in Plainview as its U.S. headquarters for 22 years, after first establishing itself in the U.S. in Port Jefferson in 1989, Newsday reported. However, they’re moving operations to a 21,000-foot space at 50 Nassau Terminal Road, according to Newsday. The move…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Strike Dodged As Long Island Hospital, Nurses Hammer Out Deal: Union Strike Dodged As Long Island Hospital, Nurses Hammer Out Deal: Union
Strike Dodged As Long Island Hospital, Nurses Hammer Out Deal: Union A potential nurses strike at a major Long Island hospital has been averted after union leaders reached a deal. Nurses at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson had set a strike date of Monday, July 13 as they negotiated a new contract with hospital management, according to the New York State Nurses Association. But on Wednesday, July 8, the nurses reached an agreement, with a contract vote set for Friday, July 10, NYSNA said. The biggest sticking point for St. Charles Hospital nurses was safe staffing, and they accused management of violating the prior contract and state law. The new deal …

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by Joe Wilkinson
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NJ Man Severs Wife's Hands, Foot In Failed Murder-Suicide: Report NJ Man Severs Wife's Hands, Foot In Failed Murder-Suicide: Report
NJ Man Severs Wife's Hands, Foot In Failed Murder-Suicide: Report A 35-year-old New Jersey mother from Egypt survived after her 46-year-old husband allegedly severed both of her hands and one of her feet before taking his own life in what authorities believe was a failed murder-suicide, Daily Voice has learned. The attack happened mid-morning on Thursday, June 18, at a home on Kamm Avenue in South River. Mayor Pete Guindi tells Daily Voice that a friend of the 35-year-old victim knew something was wrong and came to the house. She realized she needed to call the police, the mayor said. Officers found the woman with both hands and one foot severed, while he…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Here's What Turns A Stranger Into Perfect Travel Companion, Survey Reveals Here's What Turns A Stranger Into Perfect Travel Companion, Survey Reveals
Here's What Turns A Stranger Into Perfect Travel Companion, Survey Reveals Traveling with someone you barely know can be a gamble, but new research suggests certain personal traits may quietly determine whether the experience becomes memorable or miserable. The study, published in the International Journal of Tourism Research, examined what travelers value most when choosing a travel partner and how those traits shape overall travel experiences. Researchers focused on a growing trend among young travelers who seek companions online rather than relying solely on friends or family. The research team analyzed 1,086 user social media posts in the first phase. That rev…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Bonnie Tyler Dies: Singer With One Of Pop's Most Unmistakable Voices Bonnie Tyler Dies: Singer With One Of Pop's Most Unmistakable Voices
Bonnie Tyler Dies: Singer With One Of Pop's Most Unmistakable Voices One of pop-rock's most unmistakable voices is being remembered across generations. Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer best known for "Total Eclipse of the Heart," died at age 75, her family announced Thursday, July 9, according to multiple reports. Multiple reports said Tyler died in a hospital in Portugal following an illness. The BBC reported that she had been treated after emergency intestinal surgery in May. The death closes a career that stretched more than 50 years, from Welsh clubs to US and UK chart glory. Tyler, born Gaynor Hopkins in Wales, became known for a raspy, powerful voice th…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Apple Releases Security Fixes For iPhone, iPad Users Apple Releases Security Fixes For iPhone, iPad Users
Apple Releases Security Fixes For iPhone, iPad Users The kind of Apple update that does not bring shiny new features may be the one users should not ignore. Apple released iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2 on Monday, June 29, with security fixes for supported iPhones and iPads, according to Apple Support. The update applies to iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later. Apple said the update includes security fixes that were first made available in the iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 b…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Greenwich Fitness Coach Is A-Rod's New Mystery Flame Greenwich Fitness Coach Is A-Rod's New Mystery Flame
Greenwich Fitness Coach Is A-Rod's New Mystery Flame Alex Rodriguez's mystery woman has been identified as a fitness model with Greenwich, CT roots and a background in Division I soccer. The former Yankees star was spotted kissing New York City fitness coach and model Meghan Hayden at Michael Rubin's annual party in the Hamptons, as first reported by Page Six.  Hayden is originally from Greenwich, according to her Florida Gulf Coast University women's soccer roster, where she played Division I soccer. She appears to be 33 years old. Hayden also shared photos from the weekend on Instagram, including one showing her standing beside R…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Head-On Crash Kills 25-Year-Old Driver On Hempstead Turnpike In Nassau County Head-On Crash Kills 25-Year-Old Driver On Hempstead Turnpike In Nassau County
Head-On Crash Kills 25-Year-Old Driver On Hempstead Turnpike In Nassau County A 25-year-old driver was killed in a head-on crash on Hempstead Turnpike on Wednesday, July 8, police said.  The fatal collision happened at the intersection of Glen Curtiss Boulevard in Uniondale at approximately 10:42 a.m., according to the Nassau County Police Department.  The man was driving a 2001 Toyota sedan eastbound on Hempstead Turnpike when he crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a westbound 2006 BMW driven by a 34-year-old man, investigators explained. The Toyota driver was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead by a hospital physician, po…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Fast-Moving LI Fire Wrecks Family’s Longtime Home, Fundraiser Launched Fast-Moving LI Fire Wrecks Family’s Longtime Home, Fundraiser Launched
Fast-Moving LI Fire Wrecks Family’s Longtime Home, Fundraiser Launched A fire on Long Island wrecked a multigenerational family home over Independence Day weekend, and friends are hoping to raise support through an online fundraiser. The blaze on Clarissa Drive in Bay Shore erupted around 2:45 p.m. Friday, July 3, according to the Islip Fire Department. Videos showed smoke pouring out of the front of the residence as firefighters worked to stop the inferno. Flames started on the deck behind the home but quickly tore through inside, homeowner Dorina Barksdale told News 12 Long Island, adding that “the house burned up in 20 minutes.” Barksdale, part of the …

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by Joe Wilkinson