Six Nabbed On Long Island For Drugs, Gun, Police Say Six Nabbed On Long Island For Drugs, Gun, Police Say
Six Nabbed On Long Island For Drugs, Gun, Police Say Six people were arrested on Long Island after police conducted a search and allegedly found an assault rifle, drugs, and drug paraphernalia. The arrest took place around midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 27 in New Cassel, said the Nassau County Police. According to Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives, members conducted a search warrant at 52 4th Avenue.  During the investigation, detectives recovered an assault rifle, crack, cocaine, sedatives, opioids, ecstasy, cash, and numerous articles of drug paraphernalia.  Three pit bulls were found in the backyard living in inhumane conditions.&nb…
Nor'easter: Here's Latest Long Island Power Outage Update Nor'easter: Here's Latest Long Island Power Outage Update
Nor'easter: Here's Latest Long Island Power Outage Update Nearly 2,000 Long Island residents remain without power after whipping winds and rain caused outages, mainly in Suffolk County. As of 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, PSEG Long Island utility crews were still working to repair 99 active outages that were impacting 1,771 of their 1,172,768 customers. Suffolk was hit hardest, with 1,490 reported outages, while there were 267 in Nassau and 14 in the Rockaway Peninsula. In Suffolk, outages were reported in: East Hampton: 498; Southampton: 322; Brookhaven: 270; Smithtown: 168; Shelter Island: 94; Islip: 50; Huntington: 41; Riverhead: 28; Ba…
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power On Long Island Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power On Long Island
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power On Long Island Hundreds of Long Island residents were left in the dark overnight as a Nor’easter rolled through the region dropping upwards of six inches of rain and wind gusts approaching 60 mph. Earlier story - Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Powerful Nor'easter Which Could Bring 60 MPH Wind Gusts Overnight, PSEG Long Island reported that nearly 2,000 customers were left without power in the region, with crews still working to repair 36 active outages affecting 350 customers. as of around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26. The bulk of the outages were still being reported in Suffolk, with 282 cus…
This Long Island Hamlet Ranks Among Top 50 Places To Live In United States This Long Island Hamlet Ranks Among Top 50 Places To Live In United States
This Long Island Hamlet Ranks Among Top 50 Places To Live In United States A Long Island hamlet was listed on a 2021 ranking of the best places to live in the United States. Plainview, which is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, was ranked 47th in Money.com's 2021 list of the 50 Best Places to Live. The website cited the area's many beaches along the Long Island Sound and ease of travel to Manhattan through the Long Island Rail Road or driving.  Money.com also said the hamlet of about 27,300 people has a median home price higher than most of the other locations on the list, but significantly lower than nearby North Hempstead. Job growth is …
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power On Long Island Here's How Many Are Still Without Power On Long Island
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power On Long Island Utility crews on Long Island have been working around the clock to make repairs following Tropical Depression Ida, though thousands remain without power more than 24 hours after it hit the region. More than 900 line workers, tree trimmers, surveyors, and other utility personnel worked through the night and morning, though they were still repairing 226 active outages, which were impacting 3,504 of PSEG's near 1.1 million customers on Long Island. According to PSEG, the hardest-hit areas include Northport, Ridge, Lloyd Harbor, and Huntington. In Suffolk, 2,592 of PSEG Long Island’s cus…
Ida Knocks Out Power To Thousands On Long Island Ida Knocks Out Power To Thousands On Long Island
Ida Knocks Out Power To Thousands On Long Island Thousands of Long Island residents remained without power following the fallout of Tropical Depression Ida as it rolled through the region. As of 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2, PSEG Long Island was still working to repair 323 active outages, which continued to impact 6,650 of its near 1.1 million customers. In total, PSEG Long Island crews restored power to more than 24,000 customers overnight after the storm toppled trees and power lines across the area. The storm caused widespread flooding, with whipping winds causing outages and problems for motorists. On Thursday morning, there wer…
Henri: Here's How Many Long Island Residents Are Now Without Power Henri: Here's How Many Long Island Residents Are Now Without Power
Henri: Here's How Many Long Island Residents Are Now Without Power Utility crews on Long Island are now working to repair dozens of active outages following the wind gusts and rain brought by Tropical Storm Henri. As of around 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 23, PSEG Long Island was still reporting 34 active outages, which were impacting 143 of their customers. In Nassau, 86 customers were still being affected, with 53 in Suffolk, and less than 5 in the Rockaway Peninsula, according to PSEG. Hempstead (57), was the hardest-hit area, followed by Oyster Bay (22), Brookhaven (16), East Hampton (15), North Hempstead (seven), Babylon, and Islip (six each). PSEG c…
Tropical Storm Sunday: Here's How Many Have Lost Power So Far On Long Island Tropical Storm Sunday: Here's How Many Have Lost Power So Far On Long Island
Tropical Storm Sunday: Here's How Many Have Lost Power So Far On Long Island Hundreds of PSEG Long Island customers have lost power as Tropical Storm Henri impacts the region. New York State officials said that as of the morning of Sunday, Aug. 22, parts of New York City and Long Island had already seen up to six inches of rain.  Just before 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, 842 customers were experiencing an outage, according to PSEG Long Island. Tropical Storm Sunday: Henri Makes Landfall Most of the outages are in Suffolk County, with 652 customers affected, including 220 in East Hampton, 211 in Smithtown, 108 in Southampton, along with others.  The comp…
Thousands Without Power On Long Island As Tropical Storm Elsa Pushes Through Region Thousands Without Power On Long Island As Tropical Storm Elsa Pushes Through Region
Thousands Without Power On Long Island As Tropical Storm Elsa Pushes Through Region Utility crews from PSEG worked around the clock to restore power to thousands of Long Island residents impacted by Tropical Storm Elsa as the storm makes its way up the East Coast. Elsa moved across Long Island and the Rockaways early on Friday, July 9, bringing heavy rain and whipping winds, which toppled trees and downed power lines, leaving thousands without power overnight. As of around 10 a.m. on Friday, PSEG was still working on 227 active outages that were impacting 6,634 of the company’s 1,172,708 customers on Long Island. In Nassau, 4,519 customers were reporting outages, with 1,3…
Long Island To Get $30.6M In State Funding For Pavement Restoration Projects Long Island To Get $30.6M In State Funding For Pavement Restoration Projects
Long Island To Get $30.6M In State Funding For Pavement Restoration Projects Millions of dollars are being invested for pavement restoration projects on major roadways on Long Island. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a $30.6 million investment in pavement restoration projects to repair portions of five state roads in both Nassau and Suffolk counties totaling approximately 20 miles. According to Cuomo, “the projects will improve driving conditions and enhance safety along key roadways for the flow of people and goods on Long Island.” 
“Safe and reliable roadways are the lifeblood of our communities and are critical for keeping us economically competitive," …
Strong Winds Topple Tree Limbs, Cause Power Outages On Long Island Strong Winds Topple Tree Limbs, Cause Power Outages On Long Island
Strong Winds Topple Tree Limbs, Cause Power Outages On Long Island PSEG Long Island utility crews are working to repair power outages in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Hundreds on Long Island are without power as whipping winds with gusts up to 50 mph are toppling tree limbs and power lines. According to PSEG Long Island, as of 11:45 a.m. on Monday, March 29, crews are working to repair 37 active outages that were affecting 157 of the company’s customers. In Suffolk, 92 customers are without power, including 32 in Smithtown, followed by Babylon (27), Brookhaven (14), Islip (10), and Southold (nine). In Nassau, Hemsptead (46) was reporting the most outages, …
Strong Winds With Damaging Gusts Cause Power Outages On Long Island Strong Winds With Damaging Gusts Cause Power Outages On Long Island
Strong Winds With Damaging Gusts Cause Power Outages On Long Island Hundreds on Long Island are without power as a cold front is rolling through the region bringing wind gusts topping 50 miles per hour. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 2. As of around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, PSEG Long Island was still working to repair 90 active outages that were impacting 948 of the utility company’s 1,168,928 customers in Nassau and Suffolk. In Suffolk, outages were reported in: Islip: 520; Brookhaven: 58; Southampton: 36; Southold: 35; East Hampton: 33; Babylon: 32; Smithtown: 13; Shelter Island: 8. Less than five outages were also reported in R…