Erin Intensifying Over Atlantic, Could Threaten These Parts Of US East Coast
Tropical Storm Erin is gaining strength over the open Atlantic, with forecasters warning that the system could soon become one of the most powerful storms of the year, with parts of the East Coast potentially in its eventual path.
Meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center and AccuWeather expect Erin to reach major hurricane strength this weekend, likely on Saturday, Aug. 16, as it passes north of the Leeward Islands, with the Bermuda High helping steer it toward open waters.
A westward shift, however, could put the Bahamas, Bermuda, and the US East Coast — including eastern North Caro…
Port Jeff Sisters, 16, Have Been Missing For Days
Authorities are asking for help in locating two Long Island sisters who have been missing for several days.
Daneayah and Daneajah Johnson, both 16, were last seen in Port Jefferson Station on Saturday, Aug. 9, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse.
Daneayah was wearing a black shirt, gray pants, and gray Jordan shoes, while Daneajah had a blue sweater, black sweatpants, and slippers.
The girls may have traveled to Philadelphia, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-346-3543.
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Teens Rob Pizza Delivery Driver, Steal Food In Roosevelt, Police Say
Three individuals, including a 17-year-old, robbed a pizza delivery driver on Long Island before fleeing on foot, police said.
The incident happened in Roosevelt just after 10 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, when a 32-year-old Domino’s employee attempted to deliver food to a home on Woods Avenue.
Three males approached him, claimed they had ordered the food, and demanded he hand it over.
When the driver asked for payment, one of the suspects grabbed the pizza, another took a bag containing soda, and the group pushed and spit on the victim before running off, according to Nassau County Police. …
Man Caught With Over 500 Grams Of Cocaine On Taconic Parkway In East Fishkill: Police
A traffic stop in Dutchess County led to the arrest of a Long Island man after police said they discovered more than a pound of cocaine in his vehicle.
The arrest happened at around 3 p.m. on Monday, August 4, when troopers pulled over a 2024 Toyota traveling northbound on the Taconic State Parkway in the Town of East Fishkill for vehicle and traffic violations, New York State Police said in an announcement on Tuesday, Aug. 5.
The driver, identified as Clinton P. Moody, age 46, of Hempstead in Nassau County, was the only one inside the vehicle, police said.
During the stop, State Pol…
Impaired Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Near LIE, Injures Him In Medford: Police
A pedestrian was seriously hurt when a Long Island woman allegedly struck him while driving impaired near the Long Island Expressway, Suffolk County police announced on Sunday, July 27.
The crash happened just after 12:30 a.m. on Express Drive South near Exit 64 in Medford, according to the release.
Tia Gardner, 26, of Mastic, was heading east in a 2024 Hyundai Kona when she hit a man attempting to cross the roadway on foot, police said.
The pedestrian, who has not been identified pending next-of-kin notification, was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries.
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George Santos Surrenders To NJ Prison: Inside His New Life Behind Bars
Disgraced former New York Rep. George Santos is officially trading Cameo videos for commissary lines.
The ousted lawmaker, 37, surrendered to Federal Correctional Institution Fairton in New Jersey on Friday, July 25, to begin serving his seven-year sentence for wire fraud and identity theft.
And, true to form, Santos did not go quietly: “Well, darlings… The curtain falls, the spotlight dims, and the rhinestones are packed,” Santos told his 211,000 followers on X the night before.
“From the halls of Congress to the chaos of cable news, what a ride it’s been! Was it messy? Always. Glamorous…
Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From New Cassel May Have Been Heading To Roosevelt Field Mall
Nearly 48 hours have passed since a Long Island teenager went missing.
Aylin Gonzales, 14, of New Cassel, was last seen at around 1 p.m. Sunday, July 20, according to Nassau County Police. Family members reported her missing the following day.
Gonzales is 4-foot-8 and 100 pounds, with long dark hair, a medium complexion, and brown eyes. She was wearing a black t-shirt, black shorts, and black sneakers.
She may have been heading to Hempstead or the Roosevelt Field Mall, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911…
