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Long Island Firefighter Charged With Arson Said He Put Lit Cotton Balls Under Car

A volunteer firefighter was arrested for starting a fire amid a rise in brush fires in New York.
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Boston man charged in alleged tow truck scam

Tyrone Rutledge was charged with illegal towing and extortion after demanding cash to return a woman's vehicle.

Man who pretended to be Bushwick homeowner's nephew to steal deed gets 10 years in prison: DA * Brooklyn Paper

A man who stole an elderly Bushwick homeowner's deed and sold her home by pretending to be her nephew and forging Power of Attorney has been sentenced to up to ten years in prison.Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said Tuesday that 48-year-old Shavard Callaway of North Babylon "callously took advantage of an elderly woman, stealing and selling her home while she was living with relatives."

Boston man charged in alleged tow truck scam

Tyrone Rutledge was charged with illegal towing and extortion after demanding cash to return a woman's vehicle.

Man who pretended to be Bushwick homeowner's nephew to steal deed gets 10 years in prison: DA * Brooklyn Paper

A man who stole an elderly Bushwick homeowner's deed and sold her home by pretending to be her nephew and forging Power of Attorney has been sentenced to up to ten years in prison.Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said Tuesday that 48-year-old Shavard Callaway of North Babylon "callously took advantage of an elderly woman, stealing and selling her home while she was living with relatives."
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DA says office lacks funds to meet judge's 'ambitious' deadlines for Gilgo Beach case

The Suffolk County DA's office requests federal funds to manage the complex Gilgo Beach serial killing case amidst tight deadlines and budget constraints.
from New York Post
4 weeks ago

Cash-strapped DA pleads with feds to free up $13M to prosecute accused Gilgo Beach serial killer: 'I will beg them'

Suffolk County DA's Office requests $13 million in frozen funds to finance prosecution of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann.
from LI Press
2 months ago

New Information on Gilgo Beach Victim To Be Revealed Monday: Suffolk DA

New information about a Gilgo Beach murder victim will be revealed at an upcoming press conference.

DA says office lacks funds to meet judge's 'ambitious' deadlines for Gilgo Beach case

The Suffolk County DA's office requests federal funds to manage the complex Gilgo Beach serial killing case amidst tight deadlines and budget constraints.

Cash-strapped DA pleads with feds to free up $13M to prosecute accused Gilgo Beach serial killer: 'I will beg them'

Suffolk County DA's Office requests $13 million in frozen funds to finance prosecution of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann.

New Information on Gilgo Beach Victim To Be Revealed Monday: Suffolk DA

New information about a Gilgo Beach murder victim will be revealed at an upcoming press conference.
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4 Charged With Running Prostitution Ring on Long Island

A police officer and a teacher have been charged with operating a Long Island prostitution ring over five years, marking a severe betrayal of public trust.

NY drug peddler had enough fentanyl in home 'to kill every man, woman and child on Long Island': DA

A Suffolk County drug dealer was arrested with enough fentanyl to potentially kill everyone on Long Island.

29 Indicted In 'Massive Drug Takedown' From Brooklyn To Montauk: DA

A large-scale drug takedown in Suffolk County led to 29 indictments for numerous trafficking and weapons-related charges.
Drugs seized during the operation included fentanyl, cocaine, and crystal meth, alongside firearms and cash assets.

Dozens charged in drug, narcotics networks 'operating from Brooklyn to Montauk,' Suffolk DA says

A major drug trafficking operation resulted in 39 arrests and 389 charges in Suffolk County, impacting communities from Brooklyn to Montauk.

Report: Boston officers justified in shooting at man near hospital

Local Two Boston police officers who opened fire on a man who had what appeared to be a real gun near a city hospital three years ago, and who was later shot and killed by police following a car chase, were justified in their use of force and should not face criminal charges, according to the results of an investigation released Monday.

4 Charged With Running Prostitution Ring on Long Island

A police officer and a teacher have been charged with operating a Long Island prostitution ring over five years, marking a severe betrayal of public trust.

NY drug peddler had enough fentanyl in home 'to kill every man, woman and child on Long Island': DA

A Suffolk County drug dealer was arrested with enough fentanyl to potentially kill everyone on Long Island.

29 Indicted In 'Massive Drug Takedown' From Brooklyn To Montauk: DA

A large-scale drug takedown in Suffolk County led to 29 indictments for numerous trafficking and weapons-related charges.
Drugs seized during the operation included fentanyl, cocaine, and crystal meth, alongside firearms and cash assets.

Dozens charged in drug, narcotics networks 'operating from Brooklyn to Montauk,' Suffolk DA says

A major drug trafficking operation resulted in 39 arrests and 389 charges in Suffolk County, impacting communities from Brooklyn to Montauk.

Report: Boston officers justified in shooting at man near hospital

Local Two Boston police officers who opened fire on a man who had what appeared to be a real gun near a city hospital three years ago, and who was later shot and killed by police following a car chase, were justified in their use of force and should not face criminal charges, according to the results of an investigation released Monday.
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Super Deadly Carfentanil Seized in Suffolk for First Time

Carfentanil, a potent tranquilizer, has been seized in Suffolk County for the first time, alarming officials about its public danger.

52-year-old man fatally stabbed in Brooklyn, police investigating

Romero Campbell was indicted for the murder of Joshua Jasmin following a fatal shooting during a verbal altercation outside Campbell's home.

Super Deadly Carfentanil Seized in Suffolk for First Time

Carfentanil, a potent tranquilizer, has been seized in Suffolk County for the first time, alarming officials about its public danger.

52-year-old man fatally stabbed in Brooklyn, police investigating

Romero Campbell was indicted for the murder of Joshua Jasmin following a fatal shooting during a verbal altercation outside Campbell's home.
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Brooklyn Man Found Guilty Of 2nd-Degree Murder, Faces 25 To Life: DA

A Brooklyn man was found guilty of murdering a Bay Shore man during a robbery attempt at a house party in 2020.

Man Arrested In Connection With Human Remains Found In Suitcase On LI: SCPD

A man was arrested in connection with human remains found in a suitcase in Huntington, NY, prompting further investigation into the case.

Body found stuffed in suitcase in Huntington, N.Y.

Suffolk County Police discovered a body in a suitcase following a 911 call regarding suspicious activity.

2 Women Trick St. James King Kullen Employee, Steal Cash: Police

Two women stole $160 while asking an employee for change for $300 at King Kullen in St. James.

Brooklyn Man Found Guilty Of 2nd-Degree Murder, Faces 25 To Life: DA

A Brooklyn man was found guilty of murdering a Bay Shore man during a robbery attempt at a house party in 2020.

Man Arrested In Connection With Human Remains Found In Suitcase On LI: SCPD

A man was arrested in connection with human remains found in a suitcase in Huntington, NY, prompting further investigation into the case.

Body found stuffed in suitcase in Huntington, N.Y.

Suffolk County Police discovered a body in a suitcase following a 911 call regarding suspicious activity.

2 Women Trick St. James King Kullen Employee, Steal Cash: Police

Two women stole $160 while asking an employee for change for $300 at King Kullen in St. James.
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Former Dix Hills Soccer Club president pleads guilty to stealing $70,000 from program

Matthew Dickson pleaded guilty to embezzling $70,000 from the Dix Hills Soccer Club, facing restitution and probation.
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Suffolk County working to repair estimated $100 million in storm damage. How communities are cleaning up

Local communities unite in response to severe flooding aftermath in Suffolk County, facing major infrastructure and housing damages.
Estimated repairs from the flooding in Suffolk County could exceed $100 million, affecting roads, homes, and local services.

Hochul declares disaster emergency on Long Island after historic storms

Gov. Kathy Hochul declares a disaster emergency for Suffolk County due to record rainfall, with grants for storm-related repairs available for homeowners.

Suffolk County executive confident federal government will help with storm damage costs. What homeowners should do to assess their losses

Suffolk County is seeking federal disaster relief following a devastating flood, urging homeowners to document damages and submit surveys for assistance.

Flood damage in Long Island's Suffolk County prompts state of emergency

Suffolk County declared a State of Emergency after a storm caused severe flooding and damage in Long Island.

Suffolk County working to repair estimated $100 million in storm damage. How communities are cleaning up

Local communities unite in response to severe flooding aftermath in Suffolk County, facing major infrastructure and housing damages.
Estimated repairs from the flooding in Suffolk County could exceed $100 million, affecting roads, homes, and local services.

Hochul declares disaster emergency on Long Island after historic storms

Gov. Kathy Hochul declares a disaster emergency for Suffolk County due to record rainfall, with grants for storm-related repairs available for homeowners.

Suffolk County executive confident federal government will help with storm damage costs. What homeowners should do to assess their losses

Suffolk County is seeking federal disaster relief following a devastating flood, urging homeowners to document damages and submit surveys for assistance.

Flood damage in Long Island's Suffolk County prompts state of emergency

Suffolk County declared a State of Emergency after a storm caused severe flooding and damage in Long Island.
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NY man barred from owning pets for life after beating chihuahua named Pup-Pup to death

A Long Island man was sentenced to prison and banned from owning pets after admitting to beating his aunt's chihuahua to death.

Josef McLorrain, of Brooklyn, faces upgraded charges in crash that injured 2 BOCES employees in June, Suffolk DA says

A Brooklyn man pleaded not guilty to upgraded charges including attempted murder for a hit-and-run crash injuring two BOCES employees.

This New York County Is Disarming Record Numbers of Potentially Dangerous People

ERPOs can be effective in preventing individuals at risk of self-harm or harm to others from accessing guns
Suffolk County in New York has been successful in implementing ERPOs and could serve as a model for other counties and police agencies

State Senate Republican sues Democratic majority over LaSalle committee vote in bid to force chief judge nomination to full vote | amNewYork

A state Senate Republican is suing Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and 10 other Democrats over the upper chamber's Judiciary Committee vote against advancing Governor Kathy Hochul's pick of Judge Hector LaSalle to lead the state's highest court.The legal gambit, highly unusual for a typical state judiciary confirmation process, aims to force a floor vote LaSalle's nomination after it failed in the Judiciary Committee last month by a 10-9 vote.
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Home sales in Massachusetts suffered double-digit declines in 2022

Home Buying In welcome news to buyers, not sellers, home prices grew at a snail's pace.Blame it on the lack of listings, mortgage rate increases, reluctant sellers, and high home prices, but sales of single-family homes and condos were in the dumps in 2022.Sales of single-family homes were down 31.7% from December 2021 to December 2022 and plummeted a whopping 40.7 % from December 2020 to December 2022, according to a report The Warren Group, a real estate analytics firm, released Tuesday.

Home prices edged up despite a dramatic drop in sales

Home Buying A cooling market is forcing sellers to resort to things they haven't done in years: ask for less money and offer concessions.Its a confluence of calamities for those looking to get into homes and those looking to get out of them.Mortgage rates have doubled since March, but competition is easing as more prospective buyers are forced to sit on the sidelines, fingers crossed that market conditions will improve.

Home sales in Massachusetts suffered double-digit declines in 2022

Home Buying In welcome news to buyers, not sellers, home prices grew at a snail's pace.Blame it on the lack of listings, mortgage rate increases, reluctant sellers, and high home prices, but sales of single-family homes and condos were in the dumps in 2022.Sales of single-family homes were down 31.7% from December 2021 to December 2022 and plummeted a whopping 40.7 % from December 2020 to December 2022, according to a report The Warren Group, a real estate analytics firm, released Tuesday.

Home prices edged up despite a dramatic drop in sales

Home Buying A cooling market is forcing sellers to resort to things they haven't done in years: ask for less money and offer concessions.Its a confluence of calamities for those looking to get into homes and those looking to get out of them.Mortgage rates have doubled since March, but competition is easing as more prospective buyers are forced to sit on the sidelines, fingers crossed that market conditions will improve.
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That chill in the air you feel is the housing market

Real Estate News Prices in Greater Boston are still climbing, but not at the breakneck pace buyers have seen and sellers have enjoyed.Sales of single-family homes and condos in Massachusetts have dropped, and prices are still climbing - but like a hiker lugging a backpack full of unabridged dictionaries.

Photos with Santa Around New York 2022 - New York Family

Santa Photos 2022
Make memories this holiday season by taking photos with Santa!Here are some places around New York to get photos with Santa this year.Psst... Check out Holiday Road Trips for NYC Families!Manhattan
Macy's Herald Square, 151 W. 34th Street, Herald Square
November 25-December 24, See website for schedule
There is no fee to meet Santa.
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