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Leapin' Lizard! Online Ad Leads To Seizure Of Illegally Possessed Massive Reptile In Region Leapin' Lizard! Online Ad Leads To Seizure Of Illegally Possessed Massive Reptile In Region
Leapin' Lizard! Online Ad Leads To Seizure Of Illegally Possessed Massive Reptile In Region An online ad led to the discovery of a massive reptile that a resident in the region was looking to sell. An inspector with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation located the ad offering a five-and-a-half-foot Asian water monitor lizard for sale in mid-May.  The seller, who initially listed the unusual animal for $1,400, stated he would negotiate down to $1,000, the DEC said.  The investigator reached out to the seller via email, posing as an interested purchaser, and made plans to meet the seller in Sullivan County on Tuesday, May 16.  On that date…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Five LI Restaurants, Bars Suspended For Violations Of Guidelines COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Five LI Restaurants, Bars Suspended For Violations Of Guidelines
Covid-19: Liquor Licenses Of Five LI Restaurants, Bars Suspended For Violations Of Guidelines New York State has suspended liquor licenses for 23 businesses, including five on Long Island, after finding what it labeled violations of COVID-19 pandemic-related executive orders.  This brings the total number of liquor licenses suspended in the state during the pandemic to 393. The locations of the establishments are as follows: In New York City: Bronx - 2 Brooklyn - 6 Manhattan - 3 Queens - 7 On Long Island: Suffolk - 4 Nassau - 1 "We continue to see increased compliance across the state as a direct result of the hard work of conscientious business owners that are putting pub…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Swimming Resumes At Wildwood State Park After High Bacteria Counts Caused Closure Swimming Resumes At Wildwood State Park After High Bacteria Counts Caused Closure
Bacteria Counts Caused Closure Wildwood State Park in Wading River has reopened to swimmers following a one-day prohibition due to high bacteria counts. The park was closed to bathing Wednesday, July 17, according to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. On Thursday, July 19 park officials said conditions have improved so that state standards for beach water quality are being met and current conditions at the beach are satisfactory for swimming. The earlier prohibition was a precautionary step to assure the protection of the health and safety of the park's swimmers, par…

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by Donna Christopher