Chemicals Sprayed At Nassau County Family's July 4 BBQ Injures 7, Including Children: Police Chemicals Sprayed At Nassau County Family's July 4 BBQ Injures 7, Including Children: Police
Chemicals Sprayed At Nassau County Family's July 4 BBQ Injures 7, Including Children: Police Seven people, including children, were hospitalized after someone allegedly sprayed a chemical substance at a family's Fourth of July barbecue in Valley Stream, Nassau County Police said. The incident happened during a neighbor dispute at a Cochran Place home around 8:14 p.m. on Friday, July 3, police said. Officers responding to the scene determined that Nicholas Stolz, 46, of Valley Stream, sprayed a chemical substance at the neighboring home while the family was holding a July 4 BBQ, according to detectives.  The seven victims were taken to local hospitals for evaluation and treatme…
Suspected Shark Bite At Jones Beach Injures Swimmer On July 4th Weekend Suspected Shark Bite At Jones Beach Injures Swimmer On July 4th Weekend
Suspected Shark Bite At Jones Beach Injures Swimmer On July 4th Weekend A swimmer was hospitalized after being bitten by an "unknown marine animal" believed to be a shark at a popular Long Island beach on Friday, July 3, officials said. The incident happened at approximately 12 p.m. at Field 6 at Jones Beach, according to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Jones Beach State Park lifeguards and emergency medical technicians responded immediately after the swimmer was bitten. The victim suffered lacerations to the right foot and was taken to Nassau County University Medical Center Hospital with what officials said were …
Best Hot Dogs Awarded In New Taste Test: Vote In Separate Poll Best Hot Dogs Awarded In New Taste Test: Vote In Separate Poll
Best Hot Dogs Awarded In New Taste Test: Vote In Separate Poll A special taste test led by a world-renowned chef has picked the nation's best hot dog style right before the Fourth of July. Wirecutter, a product review service from The New York Times, released a video sampling hot dog topping varieties nationwide. The Wirecutter staff was joined by chef José Andrés, a restaurateur and founder of World Central Kitchen. The taste test was inspired by the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is continuing through Sunday, July 19. Eight regional favorites were placed in a knockout round-style bracket to determine the top dog. The winner was the Seattl…
Driver ID'd After Collapsing Dead When Car Plunges Down Embankment In Fiery Crash On LI Driver ID'd After Collapsing Dead When Car Plunges Down Embankment In Fiery Crash On LI
Driver ID'd After Collapsing Dead When Car Plunges Down Embankment In Fiery Crash On LI A Long Island man has been identified as the driver who collapsed and died after escaping his burning vehicle when it plunged down an embankment, police announced on Saturday, July 4. John Morici, 61, of Nesconset, was identified by Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives with the assistance of the Nissequogue Police Department as the victim of the fatal crash in Nissequogue. The crash happened at a residence on Pheasant Run on Friday, July 3, at approximately 3:40 p.m., police said. Investigators said Morici was driving a 2002 Hyundai XG350 down the home's driveway when he left th…
Infinite Lounge Bartender, 3 Bouncers Cited During Surprise SLA Inspection On Long Island Infinite Lounge Bartender, 3 Bouncers Cited During Surprise SLA Inspection On Long Island
Infinite Lounge Bartender, 3 Bouncers Cited During Surprise SLA Inspection On Long Island A bartender and three bouncers were cited after authorities conducted a late-night State Liquor Authority inspection at a lounge following community complaints and a recent assault arrest, police announced Friday, July 3. Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers, working alongside the New York State Liquor Authority and Town of Brookhaven officials, inspected Infinite Lounge, located at 104 Main St., Port Jefferson Station at 11:57 p.m. Thursday, July 2, Suffolk County Police said. The inspection was prompted by community complaints and multiple disturbances at the establishment, including a r…
Former NFL Star Linebacker Dies At 51 Former NFL Star Linebacker Dies At 51
Former NFL Star Linebacker Dies At 51 A former Pro Bowl linebacker who helped deliver a long-awaited franchise breakthrough is being remembered after his death at 51. Keith Mitchell, a New Orleans Saints standout who also played for two other NFL teams, died Thursday, July 2, the team announced in a statement. The Saints remembered Mitchell as a team legend who beat long odds after an outstanding college career at Texas A&M. Mitchell, listed at 6-foot-2 and about 235 pounds, signed with New Orleans as an undrafted free agent in 1997. He made the 53-man roster and played in all 16 games as a rookie, contributing on defense …
'Heart And Soul Of Every Gathering': Friends Mourn LI Motorcyclist Killed In Red-Light Crash 'Heart And Soul Of Every Gathering': Friends Mourn LI Motorcyclist Killed In Red-Light Crash
'Heart And Soul Of Every Gathering': Friends Mourn LI Motorcyclist Killed In Red-Light Crash A Long Island motorcyclist who was killed in a crash after police say he rode through a red light is being remembered by loved ones as the "heart and soul of every gathering." Kevin Zambrano, 25, of Shirley, was riding a Honda VT1 motorcycle eastbound on Middle Country Road when he drove through a red light at Eastwood Boulevard and collided with a northbound 2021 Nissan Sentra that had the green light in Centereach at approximately 12 a.m. on Friday, July 3, Suffolk County Police said. Zambrano was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. …
Get $2.50 Car Washes For Nation's 250th Birthday: Here's How Get $2.50 Car Washes For Nation's 250th Birthday: Here's How
Get $2.50 Car Washes For Nation's 250th Birthday: Here's How Speeders Car Wash is celebrating the nation's 250th birthday with a special discount for drivers. Customers can buy any wash package for just $2.50, the chain announced in a news release on Monday, June 29. The offer will be valid at any Speeders location in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York through Friday, July 31. To get the discount, you must claim it on Speeders' website between Friday, July 3, and Sunday, July 5. "As our nation marks 250 years of history, we wanted to recognize this milestone by giving back to the customers and communities who support us year-round," sai…
July Netflix Lineup Unveiled: Here's What To Watch July Netflix Lineup Unveiled: Here's What To Watch
July Netflix Lineup Unveiled: Here's What To Watch July is bringing plenty of fresh watchlist material to Netflix. Netflix’s July lineup includes new original series, movies, returning favorites, live sports, and several familiar films, according to the company’s Tudum site. The month opened Wednesday, July 1, with "Enola Holmes 3," bringing Millie Bobby Brown back as the young detective in a Malta-set mystery involving a missing Sherlock Holmes. "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood," featuring Tom Hanks as beloved children’s television host Fred Rogers, dropped on Wednesday as well. Also available now is "Worst Neighbor Ever," a true-cri…
1.7M+ Grill Brushes Recalled Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: What To Know 1.7M+ Grill Brushes Recalled Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: What To Know
1.7M+ Grill Brushes Recalled Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: What To Know More than 1.7 million grill brushes are being recalled as families nationwide prepare for Fourth of July cookouts. Conair issued the recall for about 1,719,995 Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, July 2. The recall affects eight different models of grill and pizza stone brushes. The brushes were recalled because small metal bristles can detach from them and stick to grills or food. Swallowing the bristles can create a risk of serious internal injuries that may require surgery.  Conair, based in Stamford, Connec…
Nancy Guthrie Case: Ransom Notes Believed To Be From Abductors ID'd By Investigators Nancy Guthrie Case: Ransom Notes Believed To Be From Abductors ID'd By Investigators
Nancy Guthrie Case: Ransom Notes Believed To Be From Abductors ID'd By Investigators A confusing part of a high-profile disappearance case may be coming into sharper focus. Investigators believe two early ransom notes in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie likely came from the person or people who abducted her, CBS News reported, citing investigators familiar with the case. Guthrie, 84, is the mother of NBC "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. She vanished from her Tucson, Arizona, home on Sunday, Feb. 1. CBS News reported that investigators believe the same person or people sent both notes and that both were likely sent from the same computer IP address. The first note was…
LI Employee Writes $7K In Checks To Boyfriend's Business After Boss Dies: Police LI Employee Writes $7K In Checks To Boyfriend's Business After Boss Dies: Police
LI Employee Writes $7K In Checks To Boyfriend's Business After Boss Dies: Police An employee is accused of stealing more than $7,000 from her employer after the company's owner died, police announced on Thursday, July 2. Precious Ortiz, 34, of Deer Park, allegedly wrote two company checks totaling $7,032 to her boyfriend's business after the owner of Paragon Advertising died on Feb. 26, Suffolk County Police said. The Hauppauge business is located at 70 Corporate Drive. Investigators said Ortiz falsified the company's records to make it appear the checks had been issued to one of the business's vendors. Ortiz was arrested Thursday at Suffolk County Police's Third Pre…