A rare tick-borne illness known as Bourbon virus has been confirmed in New York for the first time, after a Suffolk County man was infected following bites from two lone star ticks, according to treating physician Dr. Luis Marcos. Michael Larkin, 67, contracted the pathogen while working outdoors, subsequently spending five days in the hospital … Read more
The Scale of the Fraud: A Nurse’s $1.5 Million Scheme Julie DeVuono, a former Amityville nurse, orchestrated a $1.5 million scheme selling fake vaccine cards during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the New York State Department of Health. Between November 2019 and January 2022, she falsified vaccination records for 162 school-aged children, charging parents $220 … Read more
Golf analysts are calling for the PGA of America to strip Long Island of future major championship hosting duties following aggressive crowd behavior at the 2026 U.S. Open. According to Golf Channel commentator Eamon Lynch, the conduct of spectators at Shinnecock Hills and previous events like the Ryder Cup at Bethpage represents a persistent pattern … Read more
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to three consecutive life sentences plus 100 years in prison after pleading guilty to the murders of seven women found near Long Island’s Gilgo Beach. The case, which began with the 2010 disappearance of Shannan Gilbert, resulted in the discovery of 11 sets of human remains along Ocean Parkway, according to … Read more
A legal dispute between the Town of Riverhead and 400 David Court LLC over the use of Enterprise Park at Calverton threatens to disrupt logistics for the upcoming U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. According to court filings in Suffolk County Supreme Court, the town intends to use the site for parking and shuttles, while the … Read more
The Erosion of Herd Immunity: Why ‘Forgotten’ Diseases are Returning For decades, measles was considered a relic of the past in many developed nations. However, recent spikes in cases—including those seen in Nassau County—signal a worrying trend: the erosion of herd immunity. When vaccination rates dip below the critical 95% threshold, the protective “shield” that … Read more
Long Island Hockey Championship: A Farewell to Tradition and a Glimpse into the Future The upcoming championship game between Long Beach and St. Anthony’s isn’t just a battle for a title; it’s a poignant moment for the seniors on both teams, marking the conclude of an era. This contest, set for Saturday at the Northwell … Read more
Justin Timberlake’s Legal Battle: A Glimpse into the Future of Celebrity Privacy and Public Access Justin Timberlake’s lawsuit against Sag Harbor to block the release of bodycam footage from his 2024 DWI arrest isn’t just a celebrity legal drama; it’s a bellwether for evolving tensions between the public’s right to know and a person’s right … Read more
From Rap Lyrics to Justice: The Case of the Long Island Acid Attack A chilling case that remained unsolved for years has reached a turning point, thanks to an unlikely source: the suspect’s own music. Terrell Campbell, 29, also known as “Yung Based Prince,” has been charged in connection with the 2021 acid attack on … Read more
New York Hospital Funding Fight: A Symptom of a National Trend? Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent $109 million investment in Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) isn’t just a local New York story. It’s a microcosm of a growing national crisis: the precarious financial state of public hospitals and the increasing tension between state and local control. … Read more