Suffolk Shooter Captured In Manhattan After Bloody Father’s Day BBQ Blowup: Cops Suffolk Shooter Captured In Manhattan After Bloody Father’s Day BBQ Blowup: Cops
Suffolk Shooter Captured In Manhattan After Bloody Father’s Day BBQ Blowup: Cops A suspect has been captured in a Father’s Day shooting on Long Island that ended with one victim hospitalized, police said. Jose Quezada, 30, of Brentwood, was nabbed in Manhattan around 6:40 a.m. Tuesday, July 28 by U.S. Marshals, the Suffolk County Police Department said. Quezada got into an argument with a 35-year-old man during a home BBQ around 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 21 in Brentwood, police said. Quezada pulled a gun, shot the other man in the neck, then fled the scene on foot, investigators said. The victim was taken to a local hospital, where he was treated for minor injuries and la…
This Common Kitchen Spice Shows Promise Against Cancer Cells In Early Study This Common Kitchen Spice Shows Promise Against Cancer Cells In Early Study
This Common Kitchen Spice Shows Promise Against Cancer Cells In Early Study An ingredient found in kitchens around the world is drawing scientific attention for what it did under tightly controlled laboratory conditions. Researchers tested five plant-derived compounds against mouse fibrosarcoma cells and normal rat muscle cells, according to a study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Curcumin, the compound that gives turmeric its yellow color, produced the most balanced combination of cancer-cell activity and preliminary safety, researchers found. The other compounds were berberine, biochanin A, cucurbitacin E, and caffeic acid phenethyl…
Red Cross Declares National Blood Supply Crisis In Rare, Urgent Warning Red Cross Declares National Blood Supply Crisis In Rare, Urgent Warning
Red Cross Declares National Blood Supply Crisis In Rare, Urgent Warning The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis for just the second time in the nonprofit's history. The Red Cross announced the crisis in a news release on Monday, July 27. The organization said blood donations fell about 25% in June to a four-year summer low and are no longer keeping pace with hospital demand.  The shortage has become especially severe for type O blood, prompting the organization to limit distributions to hospitals. "These blood supply challenges are being felt across the US blood community," the nonprofit said. "Many blood col…
Ski-Masked LI Suspect Chased Down After NJ Car Theft: Cops Ski-Masked LI Suspect Chased Down After NJ Car Theft: Cops
Ski-Masked LI Suspect Chased Down After NJ Car Theft: Cops Three masked New York suspects, including one juvenile, were arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle from a New Jersey driveway before leading officers on a foot chase through backyards early Sunday, July 26, authorities said. Mahwah police received a 911 call at approximately 1:30 a.m., from a resident on Oweno Road reporting a vehicle had just been stolen from the driveway, according to a press release from Capt. Michael Blondin. Responding officers quickly located the vehicle and saw three occupants dressed in black and wearing ski masks, Blondin said. The suspects fled on foot into …
Long Island Native Madison Beer, NFL QB Justin Herbert Announce Engagement Long Island Native Madison Beer, NFL QB Justin Herbert Announce Engagement
Long Island Native Madison Beer, NFL QB Justin Herbert Announce Engagement About one year after they were first spotted together, pop singer Madison Beer and NFL quarterback Justin Herbert have announced their engagement. "Meet my fiancé," Beer wrote in an Instagram caption. The post included shots of Herbert proposing, the Los Angeles Chargers quarterback picking up Beer, and the Long Island native showing off a stunning diamond ring. Both stars also shared the news on their Instagram stories, set to Perry Como's "And I Love You So." Herbert's proposal reveal came two weeks after Beer concluded her latest concert tour at New York City's Madison Square Garde…
Driver's Seat Problems Trigger Huge Recall Of Ford, Lincoln Vehicles Driver's Seat Problems Trigger Huge Recall Of Ford, Lincoln Vehicles
Driver's Seat Problems Trigger Huge Recall Of Ford, Lincoln Vehicles Nearly 80,000 Ford and Lincoln SUVs are being recalled because the driver's seat can unexpectedly recline, potentially trapping someone sitting behind it. Ford Motor Company issued the recall for 79,579 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Tuesday, July 21. The recall affects certain 2026-2027 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators. The driver's seat may recline without warning when the vehicle is remotely unlocked or started. The movement can also happen when someone approaches the vehicle with a programmed key fob or activates a saved seat m…
Pickup Truck Smashes Store In Montauk Highway Crash: Authorities Pickup Truck Smashes Store In Montauk Highway Crash: Authorities
Pickup Truck Smashes Store In Montauk Highway Crash: Authorities A pickup truck slammed into a Long Island business after its driver suffered a medical episode, authorities said. The 76-year-old East Patchogue woman was driving westbound on Montauk Highway through Oakdale when she had a medical emergency and lost control over her 2006 Chevrolet Silverado around 10 a.m. Monday, July 27, News 12 Long Island reported. Police said the woman then struck a 2017 white Mitsubishi sedan driven by a 76-year-old Bayport woman that had been traveling eastbound, then continued across the road into an Action Sports store, according to News 12. The pickup lost its fr…
Disgraced LI Doc’s Sex Abuse Scandal Tops $1 Billion in Victim Settlements: Feds Disgraced LI Doc’s Sex Abuse Scandal Tops $1 Billion in Victim Settlements: Feds
Disgraced LI Doc’s Sex Abuse Scandal Tops $1 Billion in Victim Settlements: Feds A former Long Island doctor’s sexual abuse of young boys and men has led to more than $1 billion in settlement payouts, according to court documents filed Monday, July 27. Darius Paduch, 59, was sentenced to life in prison back in 2024, but federal investigators were still looking into Weill Cornell Medicine for failing to prevent or report Paduch’s abuse for more than a decade. Despite multiple complaints about Paduch’s behavior as a urologist at Weill Cornell from 2007 to 2019, he was able to transfer to Northwell Health on Long Island, where he worked from 2019 until 2023, according to f…
Oven Odor Forces Northeast-Bound American Airlines Flight To Divert Oven Odor Forces Northeast-Bound American Airlines Flight To Divert
Oven Odor Forces Northeast-Bound American Airlines Flight To Divert An American Airlines flight from Italy to Philadelphia was diverted due to an odor from an onboard oven, according to reports. Flight 719 was forced to change course on Saturday, July 25, FlightAware data said. The plane left Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport and landed at Dublin Airport in Ireland. The flight was carrying 281 passengers and 12 crew members at the time of the diversion, USA Today reported. Paramedics evaluated flight attendants and one passenger at the gate before they were released. American provided free hotel accommodations for passen…
LI Vietnamese Restaurant Shuts Another Location As Costs Boil Over LI Vietnamese Restaurant Shuts Another Location As Costs Boil Over
LI Vietnamese Restaurant Shuts Another Location As Costs Boil Over One of Long Island’s first Vietnamese restaurants is down to one location after shuttering its second spot in three years. Rolling Spring Roll has closed its Commack location, Newsday reported Tuesday, July 28. Started by Joe Bui as a food truck in 2012, Rolling Spring Roll eventually expanded to three locations by 2023, with one in Syosset, one in Commack, and one in Farmingdale. But one year later, Bui closed the Farmingdale location and has now followed suit in Commack. The Syosset location, always the largest, is now the only Rolling Spring Roll open on Long Island. Bui told Newsday t…
Milania Guidice's BFF Dies In Fall At Florida Landmark Milania Guidice's BFF Dies In Fall At Florida Landmark
Milania Guidice's BFF Dies In Fall At Florida Landmark Victoria Zardoya, a college student from North Jersey who was best friends with Milania Guidice, died after a fall while visiting Florida with friends, loved ones announced on social media. A statement shared by Victoria Silberbusch at the request of the Zardoya's family said the 20-year-old was seriously injured Friday, July 24, while exploring the historic ruins at Fort Dade on Egmont Key. Zardoya moments before she died. Victoria Sillerbusch "We had actually been getting ready to leave and head to another spot when it all happened... Everything changed in a matter of seconds,"&nb…
Starbucks Adding Citrus Twist To Summer 2026 Menu: See What's New Starbucks Adding Citrus Twist To Summer 2026 Menu: See What's New
Starbucks Adding Citrus Twist To Summer 2026 Menu: See What's New Starbucks is adding citrus to its summer menu with a new lineup of Orange Cream drinks. The coffeehouse chain launched the limited-time collection on Tuesday, July 28. The new beverages combine tangerine and mandarin flavors with sweet vanilla notes. The Orange Cream flavor will be available in cold brew, espresso, matcha, chai, and Frappuccino blended beverages. "For many people, orange cream is associated with the feeling of summer," said Starbucks beverage developer Kris Murray. "It can evoke childhood nostalgia and familiar moments like enjoying freezer pops, peeling oranges,…
This Quick, Easy Routine May Lower Stress In Minutes, Study Finds This Quick, Easy Routine May Lower Stress In Minutes, Study Finds
This Quick, Easy Routine May Lower Stress In Minutes, Study Finds A simple change of scenery may offer a surprisingly fast reset when the day starts feeling overwhelming. Ten quiet minutes in a restored forest while listening to recorded birdsong produced the lowest stress ratings and the most positive feelings in a study of 106 North Carolina State University students. The research was published in the journal Environmental Conservation and summarized by StudyFinds. Researchers tested four combinations of surroundings and sound. Participants visited a restored forest along a creek and a gray, built-up location outside the university’s student union. At…
Dangerous Downpours: Here's Where Slow-Moving Storm Will Unload Heaviest Rainfall Dangerous Downpours: Here's Where Slow-Moving Storm Will Unload Heaviest Rainfall
Dangerous Downpours: Here's Where Slow-Moving Storm Will Unload Heaviest Rainfall The Northeast’s next storm will not be in a hurry, and the places trapped beneath it could pay a steep price. A strengthening, slow-moving system will bring repeated downpours and thunderstorms from Tuesday, July 28, through Thursday, July 30, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center placed parts of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut under a Moderate Risk for excessive rainfall Tuesday and Tuesday night. The designation is Level 3 on the agency’s four-level scale. A broader Slight Risk extends from parts of the Mid-Atlantic into N…
Food Safety Fears Are Reshaping Americans' Eating Habits: What To Know Food Safety Fears Are Reshaping Americans' Eating Habits: What To Know
Food Safety Fears Are Reshaping Americans' Eating Habits: What To Know A fast-growing parasite outbreak is no longer just changing public-health numbers. It is changing what Americans put on their plates. Four in 10 Americans are buying or eating less fresh produce because of the Cyclospora outbreak, according to a CBS News/YouGov survey released Sunday, July 26. Women were slightly more likely than men to report cutting back. Older adults were also more likely than younger people to change their habits. Those following the outbreak very closely were especially likely to say they were buying or eating less produce. A sizable share of Americans says th…
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recall Of 19M Eggs Expands To These 17 States, Including NY Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recall Of 19M Eggs Expands To These 17 States, Including NY
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recall Of 19M Eggs Expands To These 17 States, Including NY A food recall already measured in millions has taken on a more troubling dimension as illnesses appear far beyond its confirmed distribution zone. The US Food and Drug Administration says that 98 people across 17 states have been infected with an outbreak strain of Salmonella linked in part to recalled shell eggs. At least 26 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Cases have been identified in: Arizona California Colorado Georgia Illinois Louisiana Michigan Mississippi Missouri Nevada New Mexico New York North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Texas West Virginia …
US Measles Surge Reaches Level Not Seen In 35 Years: States Hit Hardest US Measles Surge Reaches Level Not Seen In 35 Years: States Hit Hardest
US Measles Surge Reaches Level Not Seen In 35 Years: States Hit Hardest A disease the US eliminated more than a quarter-century ago is roaring back at a level not seen in a generation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Friday, July 24, that 2,318 confirmed measles cases had been recorded across the US as of Thursday, July 23. The total is the nation’s highest since 1991. It has already surpassed the 2,289 cases reported during all of 2025. Cases involving US residents have been reported across 45 jurisdictions. Another 16 infections involved international visitors. South Carolina leads the country with 670 confirmed cases, followed by…
JetBlue Makes Major Changes To How You Book Flights: See What's New JetBlue Makes Major Changes To How You Book Flights: See What's New
JetBlue Makes Major Changes To How You Book Flights: See What's New JetBlue Airways is changing how travelers book flights as it prepares to launch a new domestic first-class option. The New York-based airline announced on Monday, July 27, that it will begin rolling out what it called a simpler shopping system. Customers will first choose their onboard experience before selecting a fare based on price and flexibility. Travelers will be able to choose from four classes: Main, EvenMore, BlueFirst, and Mint. "With the introduction of BlueFirst and our recently improved EvenMore experience, we want to make sure customers can easily find the JetBlue experi…
Full Buck Moon Starts Countdown To Rare Sky Show: When To Watch Full Buck Moon Starts Countdown To Rare Sky Show: When To Watch
Full Buck Moon Starts Countdown To Rare Sky Show: When To Watch The summer sky is preparing a three-act show, starting with a familiar sight that may look anything but ordinary. July’s Full Buck Moon reaches peak illumination at 10:36 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 29. The Moon will be below the horizon across the Northeast at that moment. The best practical viewing windows will come after sunset on Tuesday, July 28, and Wednesday. Skywatchers should look toward the southeast as the Moon rises. Local moonrise times vary, so viewers can check the Almanac’s calculator for their ZIP code. The Moon may appear unusually large while hovering near the horizon. …
Nation's Best States Ranked In New Study: See Where NY Landed Nation's Best States Ranked In New Study: See Where NY Landed
Nation's Best States Ranked In New Study: See Where NY Landed Several Northeast states were ranked among the nation's best overall places to live, according to a new study. U.S. News & World Report released its 2026 Best States rankings on Tuesday, July 28. The study ranked all 50 states using 71 metrics covering healthcare, education, economy, infrastructure, opportunity, fiscal stability, crime & corrections, and natural environment. The rankings measure how well states serve their residents through a range of factors. "The U.S. News & World Report Best States rankings serve as a critical tool for understanding what drives long-ter…
Slow-Moving Rounds Of Strong Storms Will Bring Flash Flooding, Damaging Winds: Update Slow-Moving Rounds Of Strong Storms Will Bring Flash Flooding, Damaging Winds: Update
Slow-Moving Rounds Of Strong Storms Will Bring Flash Flooding, Damaging Winds: Update The week’s quiet opening will be short-lived as a slow-moving system lines up a one-two punch for the Northeast. Click here for a new, updated story - Dangerous Downpours: Here's Where Slow-Moving Storm Will Unload Heaviest Rainfall Damaging-wind and flash-flood threats will accompany the potent system on Tuesday, July 28, and continue into Wednesday, July 29. The National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center placed portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast under a Slight Risk for excessive rainfall on both Tuesday and Wednesday. A cold front, strengthening low pressure, and deep …
LI Girl, 17, Followed By Creep Who Stared At Her For 'Lewd Act': Police LI Girl, 17, Followed By Creep Who Stared At Her For 'Lewd Act': Police
LI Girl, 17, Followed By Creep Who Stared At Her For 'Lewd Act': Police A Long Island man followed a teen girl and committed a lewd act in front of her, police said. Justin Sullivan, 28, of Levittown, was following the 17-year-old girl while she was out for a run on Tuesday, July 21, the Nassau County Police Department said. The teen noticed Sullivan’s 2013 Nissan Rogue trailing her and spotted the car again when she returned to her home in Merrick, where it was parked out front, cops said. Inside, the girl saw Sullivan with his pants off “committing a lewd act” while looking at her, police said. Sullivan was arrested Thursday, July 23 at his job at Stop &…
Bribery Trial For Long Islanders Charged With Paying Off NYC Mayor Aide Delayed Bribery Trial For Long Islanders Charged With Paying Off NYC Mayor Aide Delayed
Bribery Trial For Long Islanders Charged With Paying Off NYC Mayor Aide Delayed The bribery trial for two Long Island hotel operators and former NYC mayor chief of staff Frank Carone has been delayed. Carone’s lawyers said Nassau County residents Yan Po Zhu and Crystal Chen requested the delay to allow themselves more time to prepare, AM New York reported. Judge Kiyo Matsumoto agreed and moved the date from Aug. 24 to May 3, 2026, at a hearing on Monday, July 27. Zhu, 51, of Glen Head, and Chen, 39, of East Williston, are accused of bribing Carone and his brother Anthony to influence former mayor Eric Adams. During New York’s 2022 migrant crisis, Zhu and Chen arranged…
LIRR Train Strikes, Kills Suffolk Man On Tracks: Officials LIRR Train Strikes, Kills Suffolk Man On Tracks: Officials
Lirr Train Strikes, Kills Suffolk Man On Tracks: Officials A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Long Island Rail Road train on Sunday, July 26, officials said. The 27-year-old Central Islip man was walking about 150 feet east of where the Ronkonkoma Branch crosses Islip Avenue, Newsday reported. Train 9955 was traveling from Ronkonkoma to Hicksville around 2 p.m. when it struck the man, authorities told Newsday. “No criminality is suspected,” MTA spokeswoman Joana Flores said. Service on the Ronkonkoma Branch was partially suspended Sunday afternoon as the crash was investigated, but it returned to normal on Monday, July 27, according to MTA up…
Jones Beach Pool Makes A Splashy Comeback After 17 Years, $100M Makeover Jones Beach Pool Makes A Splashy Comeback After 17 Years, $100M Makeover
Jones Beach Pool Makes A Splashy Comeback After 17 Years, $100M Makeover After 17 years of closure and $100 million of investment, a historic outdoor swimming pool on Long Island has reopened. The East Bathhouse at Jones Beach welcomed swimmers on Friday, July 24 for the first time since 2009, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. “I know the recession came along, there was not enough money to fix it,” Hochul said. “So literally a generation of kids did not have a chance to use this facility.” While the West Bathhouse remained open, its partner on the east side fell into disrepair until two years ago, when Hochul announced the $100 million investment to fix the pool, wh…
Savannah Guthrie Issues 'Specific' New Message To Her Mother's Kidnappers: 'We Did Our Part' Savannah Guthrie Issues 'Specific' New Message To Her Mother's Kidnappers: 'We Did Our Part'
Savannah Guthrie Issues 'Specific' New Message To Her Mother's Kidnappers: 'We Did Our Part' Savannah Guthrie is speaking directly to the people she believes can end her family's nightmare. The 54-year-old NBC "Today" co-anchor posted an emotional video on Instagram on Monday, July 27, asking those responsible for her mother's disappearance to reveal where the family should look. Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been missing for nearly six months. Investigators believe she was abducted from her Catalina Foothills home near Tucson, Arizona. Savannah Guthrie began by saying she was "coming on today with a very specific message." “We have done our part, and we will never stop looking for her,…
$9M Settlement In LI Boy’s Freezing Death Approved — Again — After Judge Reverses Course $9M Settlement In LI Boy’s Freezing Death Approved — Again — After Judge Reverses Course
$9M Settlement In LI Boy’s Freezing Death Approved — Again — After Judge Reverses Course A $9 million settlement is back on for the mother of a Long Island boy who died locked in a freezing garage. Justyna Zubko-Valva, of Valley Stream, had lost custody of 8-year-old Thomas Valva to his father and the man’s fiancée when Thomas died in January 2020. Now, after six years of legal wrangling, a judge has again approved a $9 million settlement between Zubko-Valva and Suffolk County on Monday, July 27, Newsday reported. Judge Brian Cogan had previously criticized Zubko-Valva and her attorneys for lackluster response to the settlement talks, declaring on Thursday, June 25 that “THIS …
Cruise Ship's Fourth GI Outbreak Of 2026 Sickens 13 Passengers, Crew Members Cruise Ship's Fourth GI Outbreak Of 2026 Sickens 13 Passengers, Crew Members
Cruise Ship's Fourth GI Outbreak Of 2026 Sickens 13 Passengers, Crew Members More than a dozen people were sickened in a cruise ship's fourth gastrointestinal illness outbreak of 2026, officials said. The outbreak happened on the National Geographic Sea Bird, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The Lindblad Expeditions voyage along the Alaskan coast began on Wednesday, July 15, and ended on Monday, July 20. Eight of the 57 passengers aboard the ship reported becoming ill during the voyage. Five of the 26 crew members also became sick. The main symptoms were diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. The cause of the outbreak remains unknown bec…
29-Year-Old Woman Killed In Suffolk Car Crash Was Young NYC Real Estate Broker 29-Year-Old Woman Killed In Suffolk Car Crash Was Young NYC Real Estate Broker
29-Year-Old Woman Killed In Suffolk Car Crash Was Young NYC Real Estate Broker The 29-year-old woman killed while running on Long Island last weekend was a corporate real estate broker building her career in New York City. Stefanie Rock, of Manhattan, began working at JLL Capital Markets in April 2024 as an associate, according to her LinkedIn page. She landed one of her first big deals just a few months later, when fintech company GlossGenius bought out the entire third floor of 838 Broadway, according to a JLL press release from the time. Rock was running northbound on Deerfield Road near the intersection with Head of Pond Road in Water Mill when she was struck by…
Cracker Barrel CEO Resigns After Rebranding Controversy Cracker Barrel CEO Resigns After Rebranding Controversy
Cracker Barrel CEO Resigns After Rebranding Controversy Cracker Barrel's CEO is resigning nearly a year after rabid criticism from conservatives over the restaurant chain's efforts to modernize. Julie Masino will step down as chief executive, the Tennessee-based company announced in a news release on Monday, July 27. Her final day as CEO will be on Monday, Aug. 10, although she'll remain as an advisor until Friday, Oct. 9. Masino joined Cracker Barrel after previously serving as CEO of Taco Bell. "On behalf of the board and the entire company, I want to thank Julie for her leadership and commitment to Cracker Barrel," said Carl B…
Montauk Getaway Turns Violent, Man Chokes Woman And Runs From Cops: Police Montauk Getaway Turns Violent, Man Chokes Woman And Runs From Cops: Police
Montauk Getaway Turns Violent, Man Chokes Woman And Runs From Cops: Police A Nassau County man’s weekend trip to Montauk ended with his arrest on domestic violence charges, according to police. Spencer Adler, 34, of Woodbury, choked a woman and tore off her necklace around 4 a.m. Saturday, July 11, the East Hampton Police Department announced Monday, July 27. Adler attacked the woman on a boat slip on Star Island Road, and when cops arrived about two hours later, he ran inside the boat and slammed a door in an attempt to barricade himself inside, authorities said. Three officers eventually wrestled Adler into handcuffs on a bed inside the boat, according to polic…