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ICE Will Not Move Forward With NY Detention Facility, Assemblyman Says (Update)
Plans to locate a federal immigration detention facility in Orange County have reportedly been halted, according to State Assemblymember Brian Maher’s office.
Maher, who represents New York's 101st Assembly District, which includes parts of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster counties, announced Friday, Feb. 20, that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials told him they will not move forward with a Chester warehouse site following a review process.
According to a press release from Maher’s chief of staff, Meghan Hurlburt, the assemblyman spoke virtually with a senior advisor to the …
School Employee Accused Of Inappropriate Touching At Lawrence High School: Detectives
A school employee is accused of inappropriately touching a student at Lawrence High School in Cedarhurst, detectives announced on Tuesday, Feb. 10.
Officers responded to a 911 call at the school, located at 2 Reilly Road, around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, after a victim reported the alleged incident to a school administrator, according to Fourth Squad detectives.
Following what detectives described as a thorough investigation, Constantine Theodosiou, 59, of Cedarhurst, was arrested, authorities said.
Theodosiou is charged with:
Forcible Touching.
Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
Sexu…
Election '26: Blakeman Reveals Running Mate For Governor's Race
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman unveiled his choice for lieutenant governor, tapping a veteran law enforcement official to join his 2026 campaign.
Blakeman has chosen Todd Hood, the longtime Madison County sheriff, as his running mate in the Republican race for New York governor, Blakeman announced Monday, Feb. 9.
“My running mate, Sheriff Todd Hood, has spent his career protecting communities, managing complex public safety operations, and standing up for law-abiding New Yorkers,” Blakeman said in a statement. He added that both men believe current bail laws and policing policies ar…
Bellmore Man Turns $2 Ticket Into $4.5M Payday
A Long Island lottery player just scored a life-changing win, claiming a CASH4LIFE prize worth at least $7 million.
Jason Champagne, of Bellmore, claimed the $1,000 A Day For Life top prize after his ticket matched the first five numbers drawn on Dec. 9, 2025, according to the New York Lottery.
The winning numbers were 12, 24, 36, 54, and 56, with Cash Ball 02.
While the prize guarantees a minimum payout of $7 million paid out over time, Champagne opted to take the cash value instead. He received a one-time lump sum payment of $4,557,000 after required withholdings.
The winning ticket was…
Wrestling Coach Molested Child At Nassau County Elementary School, Police Say
A man who worked as an assistant wrestling coach at a Long Island elementary school stands accused of molesting a student on campus, police said.
The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 23, 2025, at Lido Elementary School in Lido Beach, according to Nassau County Police.
Investigators determined that John Anfossi, 54, touched a juvenile female student in a “sexually inappropriate manner” during a wrestling practice session at the school, police said.
Anfossi, of Long Beach, was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child. He was arraigned at First District…
