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LI Jeopardy! Contestant's 'Unique' Buzzer Stance Bemuses Internet
As Will Weiss rides high on his Jeopardy! winning streak, viewers find themselves bemused by something else entirely. The technical program manager from New York, a resident of Long Island's town of Islip, will return for a third go on the iconic game show on Thursday evening, Sept. 12. But it’s not Weiss’ impressive trivia skills that have the internet abuzz, but rather his curious stance behind the podium: He keeps his wrists crossed for much of the episodes, even when pressing his buzzer. “Will has quite the unique buzzer stance tonight on #Jeopardy,” said one user on X, where another s…
Schools
School District In Fairfield County Causes Controversy By Removing 2 Scheduled Holidays
A Connecticut school board's decision to remove two holidays that have traditionally given students a day off has sparked debate amongst community members, according to a report by ABC 7 New York. The controversy began in Fairfield County following the Stamford School Board's decision to remove Veterans Day and Columbus Day from their calendar, which means students will not have them off for the next two years, according to an ABC7 report from Friday, Jan. 26. Board members, who passed the decision in a 5-3 motion, have defended the decision by saying students should remain in s…
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'We Want Him Back': Pair From Same NY High School Believed To Have Been Kidnapped In Israel
Two Israeli soldiers who graduated from the same Long Island high school are among the possibly dozens of missing Americans thought to have been taken hostage by the militant group Hamas. Two men thought to be held hostage by Hamas, one of whom has been identified as 21-year-old Omer Neutra, both graduated from the Schecter School of Long Island in Williston Park, according to reports by ABC 7 and The New York Times. New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with Ronen and Orna Neutra, Omer’s parents, in an emotional moment shared via the platform X (formerly Twitter). “The war hits home,” Ada…
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Caught In Hudson Valley: Suspect Nabbed In Shooting Of Off-Duty
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New Update: IDs Released For Officer From Long Island Shot In Head, Suspect Caught At Hudson Valley Days Inn A suspect has been arrested in the Hudson Valley for the shooting of an off-duty NYPD officer from Long Island who was attempting to purchase a vehicle advertised on Facebook Marketplace. The suspect, a 38-year-old man, was nabbed hiding in a Rockland County hotel room late Monday, Feb. 6, according to ABC 7. The precise location of the hotel has not yet been released. The man is suspected of shooting the 26-year-old off-duty NYPD officer from Deer Park, in Suffolk County, as he and…
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Dead Whale Found At Long Island Beach
An investigation is underway after a dead whale was found beached on Long Island. Emergency crews in Lido Beach were called at around 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, with reports of a beached whale at Lido Beach West Town Park. The male humpback is about 35 feet long and weighs several tons, ABC 7 reports. A 35ft humpback whale has washed shore at Lido Beach. A necropsy is set for tomorrow @News12LI pic.twitter.com/NBGe4COuoG — Tara Joyce (@tarajoycetv) January 30, 2023 Officials told the outlet the animal washed ashore overnight and was dead by the time crews arrived Monday morning. Video …
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Two Killed, Including 7-Year-Old, After Boat Capsizes In Hudson River
Two people, including a 7-year-old boy, were killed after a boat with more than a dozen on board capsized in the Hudson River. The incident happened around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 in midtown Manhattan near the Intrepid off Pier 84 and West 46th Street. A 50-year-old woman was killed when the vessel capsized, authorities said. Two others are in critical condition including the captain and eight others pulled from the river are in stable condition, according to ABC 7. The boat was reportedly chartered by family and friends. The names of the victims have not yet been released. This is a…
Police & Fire
NY Man Shoots 15-Year-Old During 'Ring-Run' Prank, Reports Say
A Long Island man was charged after authorities said he shot a 15-year-old boy who had knocked on the doors of his home and run away as a prank, according to multiple news outlets. James Moshier, age 64, is accused of shooting through the door of his Suffolk County home located in the Town of Southold on Peconic Bay Boulevard on Thursday, April 21, after the teen knocked on the front and back doors, according to a report from ABC 7. The boy was hospitalized with a non-life-threatening wound to his arm, the news outlet reported. CBS New York reported that the boy had been attending a b…
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Merrill Lynch Fires Fairfield County Man Charged After Smoothie Shop Tirade, Report Says
A Fairfield County man who is facing charges after authorities said he yelled and threw a drink at employees of an area smoothie shop has been fired from his job at Merrill Lynch, according to a new report. James Iannazzo, age 48, of Fairfield, was arrested on Saturday, Jan. 22, following the incident at Robeks, which is located at 2061 Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield, according to the Fairfield Police Department. Earlier report - Man Accused Of Attacking Smoothie Shop Workers In Fairfield County For Son's Allergic Reaction Police said Iannazzo was angry after his son suffered a…
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22-Year-Old NY Woman Posted About Van Life, 'Amazing' Travels Just Before Disappearance
Related story: Missing New York Woman Body-Cam Video Sheds New Light On Relationship Scroll through Gabby Petito's Instagram page and you'll see a sea of smiling faces, sunshine, and idyllic landscapes. The Long Island native portrayed an inspiring life of travels across the US in her cherished 2012 Ford Transit van -- just days before her mysterious disappearance. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gabby (@gabspetito) The life that 22-year-old Petito showcases online, however, might be a stark contrast to the experiences she…
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19: NY Woman Tests Positive One Month After Getting Second Vaccine Dose
A New York woman who was fully vaccinated for COVID-19 tested positive a month after receiving her second dose. Melanie Rosen, who lives in Valley Stream on Long Island, received her second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in Queens on Saturday, Feb. 20, but it wasn’t enough to keep her from contracting the virus for a second time last month. According to multiple reports, including PIX 11, Rosen was so confident in the vaccine that she willingly went to visit with a group of friends without wearing a mask, although they were not vaccinated. While it hasn’t been confirmed that she cau…
Police & Fire
Massive Fire Destroys Long Island Home
Propane tanks may have sparked a huge fire that destroyed a Long Island home, leaving eight family members displaced. The fire began at 84 St. Peters Drive around 11:15 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 10, in Brentwood, reported ABC 7. When the fire started a woman and child were home and able to escape without injury, officials said. When firefighters arrived on the scene, flames could be seen shooting from the roof and quickly devoured the home, News 7 said. A stack of propane tanks behind the home was "comprised" with the relief valve open on some tanks, officials told the news channel. Fir…
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Deer With Paint Bucket On Head Rescued On Long Island Sound
A deer with a bucket on its head was saved from the waters of Long Island Sound with a little help from two people. The incident took place on Saturday, Nov. 21, near Port Jefferson. Frank Floridia from the Strong Island Animal Rescue League was called to the scene, reported ABC 7. Reportedly, Floridia attempted to swim to the deer but the water was too cold. A nearby boater spotted Floridia and the deer and came to the rescue and helped reach the deer and remove the bucket. Floridia told ABC 7 he bear-hugged the deer against the boat and pulled off the bucket. He held …
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