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Spotted Lanternfly Confirmed In Westchester
The invasive spotted lanternfly continues its invasion of New York.
A state effort to track the spread and prevalence of the insect using community reports and digital mapping shows it has now been spotted in all five boroughs of New York City, across Long Island, and throughout the Hudson Valley.
Earlier Report: Capital District Among Regions In NY That Have Been 'Infested' By Invasive Insect, Schumer Says
As of November 2022, the insect, also known as Chinese blistering cicada, has been confirmed in 16 New York counties, including Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Orange, …
Out-Of-State Duo Busted With Loaded Guns During Long Island Traffic Stop, Police Say
Two out-of-state men are facing charges after they were allegedly busted with loaded guns during a traffic stop on Long Island.
State Police troopers first spotted the suspects’ vehicle at around 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, on the Meadowbrook State Parkway in East Garden City.
Troopers watched as their Nissan Altima, which had a Pennsylvania registration, failed to stop at a stop sign near the exit ramp to Zeckendorf Boulevard, according to police.
During the stop, Nicholas Caple, age 24, and Maurice Tucker, age 23, both of North Carolina, were removed from the vehicle “for officer safety,…