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The man jumped over the fence, entered the playing field without permission and ran toward the players, police say.
Accused Gilgo Killer Had 'Blueprint, Manifesto' To Plan Killings: DA
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Rex Heuermann is now charged in 6 killings, including Jessica Taylor and Sandra Castilla, DA application says.
DPW and police helped to save the newborn stuck neck-deep underground.
Man Steals $80,000 Check From Mail, Deposits In Personal Account.: Police
He faces charges that include grand larceny and identity theft, police said.
Fishermen Trashing, Defecating On Beach Sparks Outcry: PD
A woman called police after she said fishermen have been leaving trash and human waste on the beach.
Man Convicted Of Assault From 2013 Bar Crawl Stabbing: DA
He was convicted of first-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, prosecutors said.
Insufficient Evidence To Charge Police Officer For Deadly Crash: AG
A police officer was speeding to an emergency in 2022 when he collided with another driver, Attorney General James said.
Hurricane Season 2024: 'Above Normal' Activity Forecast, NOAA Says
NOAA is forecasting a range of 17 to 25 total named storms, with 8 to 13 of those possibly becoming hurricanes.
LI's Sloth Encounters Owner Warned Of Federal Law Violations: USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it has evidence Sloth Encounters violated two laws in January.
Whale Strandings Largely Caused By Vessel Strikes, New Study Indicates
New York and Virginia coastlines are "hot spots" for whale strandings, expert say.
Celebrate Your Gut: Fermentation Festival Over Father's Day Weekend
Enjoy Hudson Valley food and beverage artisans and explore the modern take on 'live' foods humans have been making for thousands of years.
Firefighters Battle Vehicle Blaze, Arson Squad Probes: FD
The arson squad is investigating a vehicle blaze extinguished by a local fire department, police say.
Joyful Crowd Gathers For 3rd Annual Hamptons Pride Parade: Photos
"What a perfect day for a parade, and what a spectacular show of support for the East End's LGBTQ+ people."
Firefighters extinguished a residential fire on Sunday that hospitalized three dogs and three people, police say
2 Men Steal Headlamps From Shop: Police
The men stole hundreds of dollars worth of headlamps from Dick's Sporting Goods, police say.
LI Politicians React To Hochul's Congestion Pricing Pause
The plan, which was set to begin at the end of the month, would have charged drivers $15 to enter the city south of 60th Street.
Man Gets 22 Years For Assaulting Ex-Girlfriend W/ Machete: DA
The man chased the mother of his children with a machete, as well as a neighbor who helped the woman, the DA says.
Girl Scouts Build Sensory Garden For American Legion
The Girl Scouts bonded with veterans while creating the garden, which features plants, flowers, and items.
Santos Arraignment Next Week For New Superseding Indictment: US Attorney
The disgraced former congressman will not have charges added to his 23-count indictment, the U.S. Attorney's office said.
Library Hosts Leonard Nimoy's Son In Conversation About Dad
Adam Nimoy's memoir examines a complicated relationship with his famous father.
Popular Vintage Baseball Event Returns
It's a lot of fun to watch the Old Timers Baseball Game played as it was back in the 19th century.
New Info On Car That Killed 'Beautiful Soul' In Hit-And-Run Crash: PD
Friends, family, remember the woman, 21, as "a beautiful soul who graced this world with her kindness." See a video of the vehicle here.
Large LI Contigent Marches In Israel Day Parade
"Heather was a ray of sunshine who made such an impact and left a mark on this earth." - Heather's family wrote in her obituary.
Man Guilty Plea For Drunken Crash That Killed 6-Year-Old: DA
He pleaded guilty to charges that include second-degree manslaughter and second-degree assault, prosecutors said.
Beach Opens Amid Erosion Crisis, Pleas For Help
The town opened the beach after begging the Army Corps of Engineers and President Joe Biden for help with beach restoration.
DA Announces Arrest Of 'Harvard-Trained' Dentist
The district attorney vowed to go after those who shirk tax responsibilities and commit fraud to line their own pockets.
Felony Arson Charges For Man Accused In Overnight Trash Fires
Police say that around 1 a.m., the 34-year-old set four separate piles of garbage on fire, damaging a car in the process.
Mex-Raeli Fusion Restaurant Falafel Taco Goes Kosher
"To the naked eye, nothing has changed," the owners said. "The menu is 99 percent the same as it is now."
Arrest At Beach Over 'Lewd Act' In Women's Restroom: PD
A 51-year-old was arrested after police say a woman entered the restroom and found a man inside committing a lewd act.
The family is suing the district over mistreatment allegations, but lawyers for the schools say the parents bear responsibility.
The cub was seen in a s neighborhood, according to police.
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