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 LI Car Crash Was Young NYC Real Estate Broker 29-Year-Old Woman Killed In LI Car Crash Was Young NYC Real Estate Broker
29-Year-Old Woman Killed In LI 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, Nassau Man Chokes Woman And Runs From Cops: Police Montauk Getaway Turns Violent, Nassau Man Chokes Woman And Runs From Cops: Police
Montauk Getaway Turns Violent, Nassau 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…
Federal Government Mailing Over 1 Million Refund Checks: See If You Qualify Federal Government Mailing Over 1 Million Refund Checks: See If You Qualify
Federal Government Mailing Over 1 Million Refund Checks: See If You Qualify A familiar-looking payment could be on its way to more than a million consumers, but there is a catch. The Federal Trade Commission is sending an additional 1,052,038 payments totaling more than $6.8 million to eligible Brigit customers who already accepted an initial payment from an earlier settlement, according to the agency’s Brigit refunds page. The money comes from the FTC’s case against Brigit, a cash-advance app. The agency alleged that Brigit promised subscribers quick advances of up to $250, charged fees, and made cancellation difficult. Brigit agreed to change some business pract…
Supply King Takes Fall: NY Man Owes LI Biz $6.7M For Setting Up Rival Company, Jury Finds Supply King Takes Fall: NY Man Owes LI Biz $6.7M For Setting Up Rival Company, Jury Finds
Supply King Takes Fall: NY Man Owes LI Biz $6.7M For Setting Up Rival Company, Jury Finds A New York businessman must pay his old employer $6.7 million after he was caught secretly running a competing company with his son-in-law. Yonah Rothman, of Ramapo, lost all three claims from Long Island-based Complete Packaging in a Wednesday, July 15 verdict, according to Law.com. Rothman was hired by Westbury-headquartered Complete in 2005, working his way up to the Director of Government Sales position by 2020, according to court documents. Both Complete and Rothman’s new company sold basic emergency products such as soap and water to government agencies. But in April 2020, he acciden…
NFL Coach's Son Arrested For Shooting Wife At Family Home, Officials Say NFL Coach's Son Arrested For Shooting Wife At Family Home, Officials Say
NFL Coach's Son Arrested For Shooting Wife At Family Home, Officials Say The son of an NFL coach has been arrested for a shooting at the family home in Virginia, Daily Voice has learned. Eric Bieniemy's wife, Mia Bieniemy, 57, was reportedly shot by their son Elijah Zion Bieniemy, 27, on Sunday, July 26, in the 20000 block of Northpark Drive, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office and ESPN. Eric Bieniemy is the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive coordinator. Deputies were called shortly after 7:30 p.m. on July 26 to the home, where there were reports of gunshot wounds. One woman was treated and rushed to an area hospital. Mia Bieniemy was listed in st…
2-Year-Old LI Girl Dies After Being Found In Pool, Fundraiser Launched For Family 2-Year-Old LI Girl Dies After Being Found In Pool, Fundraiser Launched For Family
2-Year-Old LI Girl Dies After Being Found In Pool, Fundraiser Launched For Family A 2-year-old girl has died days after being found unresponsive in a backyard pool on Long Island, police said Monday, July 27. Kaeleigh Polini, of Mastic Beach, died Thursday, July 23, according to the Suffolk County Police Department and a GoFundMe launched for her family. "What began as an ordinary day ended in an unimaginable tragedy that has forever changed their lives," organizer Dana Polini wrote in the fundraiser. "Kaeleigh was a beautiful, sweet little girl who brought so much joy to everyone who knew her." First responders arrived at the home in Mastic Beach around 4:50 p.m. on Mo…
Music Star Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis: 'It Can Be Unpredictable' Music Star Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis: 'It Can Be Unpredictable'
Music Star Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis: 'It Can Be Unpredictable' A Grammy-winning singer whose music defined a generation says she has been living with Parkinson's disease while quietly stepping away from public life. Carly Simon revealed the diagnosis in a statement obtained by People magazine on Monday, July 27. The "You're So Vain" singer said she spent the past several years learning to live with the progressive neurological disorder before deciding to share her story publicly. Simon, 83, said she needed time to understand her diagnosis and decide how much she wanted to reveal. "Parkinson's is different for everyone, and it can be unpredictable," sh…
'Painful' Surgery Sidelines Long Island's Kelly Ripa From 'Live' Show 'Painful' Surgery Sidelines Long Island's Kelly Ripa From 'Live' Show
'Painful' Surgery Sidelines Long Island's Kelly Ripa From 'Live' Show One of daytime television’s most familiar voices is going silent for a week, and not by choice. Kelly Ripa, 55, is absent from “Live with Kelly and Mark” beginning Monday, July 27, while recovering from "painful" gum graft surgery, her husband and co-host, Mark Consuelos, told viewers during Monday’s show. The procedure is used to treat receding gums. Ripa is not permitted to talk during the initial stage of her recovery. She must also stick to soft foods and avoid using straws. The restrictions will keep her away from the nationally syndicated morning program through Friday, July 31. Co…
Strip-Searched And Fired: State Police Recruit Claims Mistreatment, Teases Lawsuit Strip-Searched And Fired: State Police Recruit Claims Mistreatment, Teases Lawsuit
Strip-Searched And Fired: State Police Recruit Claims Mistreatment, Teases Lawsuit A New York State Police recruit says she was partially strip-searched by superiors during her time at the agency’s academy, according to a new report. Daiana Doran, 34, had been accused of concealing an Apple Watch while she was attending the academy’s 28-week training course, the Albany Times-Union reported Sunday, July 26. Doran filed a notice of claim, a typical precursor to a lawsuit, in which she detailed the experience, according to the Times-Union. The search began with troopers tossing her dorm room but coming up empty in the search for the watch, according to the notice of claim. …
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…
Flash Flooding, Damaging Winds Main Threats From Rounds Of Strong Storms Flash Flooding, Damaging Winds Main Threats From Rounds Of Strong Storms
Flash Flooding, Damaging Winds Main Threats From Rounds Of Strong Storms The week’s quiet opening will be short-lived as a slow-moving system lines up a one-two punch for the Northeast. Scattered storms may develop late Monday, July 27, before the damaging-wind and flash-flood threats intensify 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 moisture from the Gulf and Atlantic will fuel repeated showers and thunderstorms. T…
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. …
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…
American Woman Disappears During Beach Trip In Caribbean American Woman Disappears During Beach Trip In Caribbean
American Woman Disappears During Beach Trip In Caribbean A trip to one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated shorelines has turned into a mystery with a family waiting for answers. Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, 44, of Cary, North Carolina, was last seen at Grand Anse Beach in St. George’s, Grenada, on Wednesday, July 22, according to the Royal Grenada Police Force. Police issued the missing-person alert on Thursday, July 23. The alert describes Waddell as 5 feet 5 inches tall, with a medium build and short blonde hair. It identifies her as a US citizen residing in the Grand Anse area during her stay. Authorities asked anyone who has seen Waddell or kno…
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…
Medical Episode Sends Jeep Crashing Into Elementary School In Nassau County Medical Episode Sends Jeep Crashing Into Elementary School In Nassau County
Medical Episode Sends Jeep Crashing Into Elementary School In Nassau County A 77-year-old driver suffered a medical episode before crashing a Jeep into a Long Island elementary school on Sunday evening, police said. The crash happened at approximately 6:16 p.m. Sunday, July 26, when a gray 2019 Jeep was traveling westbound on East Williston Avenue in East Williston, according to Nassau County Police. The driver experienced a medical emergency, causing the SUV to leave the roadway and strike North Side Elementary School on the north side of the building, police said. The 77-year-old man was taken to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation, authorities said. H…
Severe Storm Rounds Will Bring Damaging Winds, Flooding Downpours: Latest Projected Timing Severe Storm Rounds Will Bring Damaging Winds, Flooding Downpours: Latest Projected Timing
Severe Storm Rounds Will Bring Damaging Winds, Flooding Downpours: Latest Projected Timing A new storm system is about to hit the Northeast after a pleasant and comfortable weekend. Click here for a new, updated story: Flash Flooding, Damaging Winds Main Threats From Rounds Of Strong Storms An advancing cold front and strengthening low-pressure system will bring rounds of showers and thunderstorms from Monday, July 27, into the middle of the week, according to the National Weather Service. The first round will develop Monday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center said the greatest severe-weather risk Monday will extend from the Great Lak…
Sleeping DWI Driver Awakens, Spits On, Injures 2 Nassau County Officers: Police Sleeping DWI Driver Awakens, Spits On, Injures 2 Nassau County Officers: Police
Sleeping DWI Driver Awakens, Spits On, Injures 2 Nassau County Officers: Police A driver injured two police officers after they found him asleep behind the wheel of an SUV in New York early Sunday morning, police said. Fourth Precinct officers responded to the area of Nassau Expressway and Rock Hall Road at approximately 5:48 a.m. Sunday, July 26, for a report of a vehicle stopped with its driver appearing to be asleep, according to a Nassau County Police Department release issued Sunday, July 26. When officers attempted to wake the driver of a red Hyundai Santa Fe, he allegedly became combative and spat at them, police said. During the ensuing arrest, two officers su…
21-Year-Old Man Shot While Walking To Bar On Long Island: Police 21-Year-Old Man Shot While Walking To Bar On Long Island: Police
21-Year-Old Man Shot While Walking To Bar On Long Island: Police A 21-year-old man was shot while walking toward a bar in New York early Sunday, July 26, police said. The victim was walking on Wilson Street toward a bar on Main Street in Port Jefferson Station at approximately 2:20 a.m. when a vehicle pulled up alongside him, according to a release issued by the Suffolk County Police Department. A passenger seated in the vehicle's rear passenger seat fired multiple shots, striking the Wyandanch man in the leg, police said. The victim was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said. Suffolk County Pol…
Street Takeover Involving 200 ATVs, Dirt Bikes Ends With Gun Arrest On Long Island Street Takeover Involving 200 ATVs, Dirt Bikes Ends With Gun Arrest On Long Island
Street Takeover Involving 200 ATVs, Dirt Bikes Ends With Gun Arrest On Long Island A street takeover involving at least 200 ATVs, dirt bikes, and motorcycles ended with three arrests — including one man accused of carrying a loaded gun — after riders tore through parts of Suffolk County on Saturday, July 25, police said. The incident began at approximately 4:20 p.m. when Suffolk County Police received multiple 911 calls reporting riders driving recklessly and performing stunts on Route 347 in Hauppauge, according to a release issued Saturday, July 25. Officers from the Fourth Precinct responded and arrested two people while impounding several vehicles, police said. The…
Woman Killed In Overnight Crash On Long Island: Police Woman Killed In Overnight Crash On Long Island: Police
Woman Killed In Overnight Crash On Long Island: Police A 29-year-old woman was struck and killed in an overnight crash on Long Island, police announced. Ileana Cabrera, of Bay Shore, was in the eastbound lane of Third Avenue near Second Street when she was struck by a 2009 Nissan at approximately 1:10 a.m. Sunday, July 26, Suffolk County Police said. Cabrera was taken to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, where she was pronounced dead, according to investigators. The Nissan was driven by 26-year-old Edwin Ortez, also of Bay Shore. He was not injured, police said. The vehicle was impounded for a safety check as Suffolk County Pol…
ICE Pursuit Ends In NJ Crash, Downs Utility Pole ICE Pursuit Ends In NJ Crash, Downs Utility Pole
ICE Pursuit Ends In NJ Crash, Downs Utility Pole A man fleeing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents crashed into a parked SUV and snapped a utility pole in Teaneck on Sunday morning, July 26, leaving one driver trapped inside a vehicle surrounded by live wires for about an hour, police said. View this post on Instagram Teaneck police responded to the intersection of Queen Anne Road and Walraven Drive at approximately 11:21 a.m. after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a vehicle had struck a utility pole, according to a department release. One of the callers identified themselve…
Most Popular Meteor Shower Of Year Now Active: Peak Viewing Coming Soon Most Popular Meteor Shower Of Year Now Active: Peak Viewing Coming Soon
Most Popular Meteor Shower Of Year Now Active: Peak Viewing Coming Soon The wait for summer’s most anticipated sky show is over, but its biggest act is still ahead. The Perseid meteor shower will be visible through Monday, Aug. 24, according to the American Meteor Society. Peak viewing will be overnight from Wednesday night, Aug. 12, into Thursday morning, Aug. 13. Activity began on Friday, July 17. This year’s timing could hardly be better. The peak will coincide with a new moon, eliminating lunar glare that might otherwise wash out faint meteors. The moon will be zero percent full during the peak, the American Meteor Society said. NASA considers the P…
Apple Launching New Payment Service Amid Price Hikes: Reports Apple Launching New Payment Service Amid Price Hikes: Reports
Apple Launching New Payment Service Amid Price Hikes: Reports You could soon lease an Apple device through a new subscription-style program as the tech giant looks to offer more payment options amid rising prices, according to a report. The company plans to launch a device leasing service called Apple Upgrade on Tuesday, July 28, Bloomberg reported. The program will initially be available in the US through Apple stores and online. Apple is partnering with buy-now-pay-later service Klarna to finance the leases, sources told Bloomberg. The company plans to promote Apple Upgrade as a way to get lower monthly payments than its current financing …
Pringles Unveils New Flavors Inspired By Buffalo Wings From Popular Chain Pringles Unveils New Flavors Inspired By Buffalo Wings From Popular Chain
Pringles Unveils New Flavors Inspired By Buffalo Wings From Popular Chain Pringles is the latest food brand to shout "Let's Go Sports Bar!" Buffalo Wild Wings and Pringles are teaming up to release three new limited-edition crisp flavors, Mars, Incorporated announced in a news release on Thursday, July 23. The new lineup is inspired by the Parmesan Garlic, Medium Buffalo, and Asian Zing sauces from the popular restaurant chain. The crisps will arrive at select retailers in July before expanding nationwide in September. Each can has a suggested retail price of $2.69. The Parmesan Garlic flavor features aged parmesan, roasted garlic, Italian herbs, …
Parasite Outbreak May Be Wider, CDC Says In New Warning Parasite Outbreak May Be Wider, CDC Says In New Warning
Parasite Outbreak May Be Wider, CDC Says In New Warning The scale of a fast-moving foodborne illness threat is coming into sharper focus, and confirmed cases may show only part of the problem. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday, July 24, that a Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce had expanded from five states to nine. At least 1,947 illnesses and 98 hospitalizations have been reported. No deaths have been recorded. Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania were added to Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. The CDC warned that the outbreak may not be limited to those states. The true numb…