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9-foot shark spotted at Point Lookout, swimming stopped at beaches
14+ min ago (109+ words) Extreme Heat Warning in effect until 9 p. m. Saturday Jul 2, 2026, 10: 46 AM A 9-foot shark was spotted at Point Lookout Thursday morning and all surrounding area beaches are closed to swimming. Town of Hempstead lifeguards saw the shark at about 10 a. m. on Thursday morning,…...
New video released of group wanted for shooting, slashing two men in Parkchester
5+ hour, 31+ min ago (137+ words) Extreme Heat Warning in effect until 9 p. m. Saturday Jul 2, 2026, 5: 27 AM Police have released new video of five people wanted in connection with a shooting and slashing in Parkchester. The assault happened near F 11 Hugh J Grant Circle at 4 p. m. on June 22. A…...
The Four Leaf Air Show returns to Jones Beach this weekend, everything you need to know
5+ hour, 56+ min ago (312+ words) Extreme Heat Warning in effect until 9 p. m. Saturday Jul 2, 2026, 8: 05 AM The 2026 Four Leaf Air Show returns to Jones Beach this weekend. Usually held over Memorial Day weekend, the event was moved to Fourth of July weekend to coincide with America's 250th anniversary....
'Super important.' Bridgeport football program takes extra precautions to keep players safe during hot weather
12+ hour, 23+ min ago (233+ words) Extreme Heat Warning in effect until 9 p. m. Saturday Jul 1, 2026, 9: 34 PM The game of football is all about perseverance - which is on full display on fields and at summer camps throughout the state this week. The heat and rising temperatures are forcing…...
Kingsbridge Historical Society, Riverdale Senior Services sew quilts in honor of America's 250th
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (126+ words) News12 | Long Island Extreme Heat Warning in effect until 9 p. m. Saturday Kingsbridge Historical Society, Riverdale Senior Services sew quilts in honor of America's 250th The Kingsbridge Historical Society and Riverdale Senior Services are celebrating America's 250th with hand-sewn quilts of their own. Jul 2, 2026, 7: 25 AM…...
Looking to lower your summer electric bill? PSEG Long Island shares money-saving tips
5+ hour, 20+ min ago (276+ words) Extreme Heat Warning in effect until 9 p. m. Saturday Jul 2, 2026, 5: 56 AM As temperatures climb across Long Island, so does energy use " and that can mean higher electric bills for many households relying on air conditioning to stay comfortable. Alex Valentino, PSEG Long…...
Kenneth Joyner to go on trial for murder of Dominique Jones
12+ hour, 19+ min ago (74+ words) Extreme Heat Warning in effect until 9 p. m. Saturday Jul 1, 2026, 9: 14 PM Jury selection is underway at Bridgeport Superior Court in the murder trial of Kenneth Joyner. Joyner is accused of the October 2022 fatal shooting of 29-year-old Dominique Jones. Following the May conviction…...
Man wanted for attacking 74-year-old woman in Mount Eden
5+ hour, 31+ min ago (126+ words) Extreme Heat Warning in effect until 9 p. m. Saturday Jul 2, 2026, 5: 28 AM Police are looking for a man who assaulted a 74-year-old woman in Mount Eden after a dispute. The assault happened in front of 49 East Mount Eden Ave. at 1 p. m. on June 21. Police…...
Master culinary skills at The Cooking Lab in Port Washington
4+ hour, 31+ min ago (119+ words) News12 | Long Island Extreme Heat Warning in effect until 9 p. m. Saturday Master culinary skills at The Cooking Lab in Port Washington News 12's Antoinette Biordi visits The Cooking Lab in Port Washington, where anyone can become a chef for the day. Jul…...
News 12 | Long Island | Historic Greenwood Lake Swim Honors Warwick Toddler
10+ hour, 13+ min ago (393+ words) Extreme Heat Warning in effect until 9 p. m. Saturday Jul 1, 2026, 6: 02 PM Update: Aleks Mileusnic completed the swim in just about seven hours. An endurance swimmer from England is now making his way around Greenwood Lake in what organizers believe is the first-ever…...