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New York’s health department fined former Amityville nurse practitioner Julie DeVuono $544,000—the largest vaccine-fraud penalty in state history—for falsifying immunization records for 162 children, most from Long Island, after she sold more than $1.2 million in fake COVID-19 vaccine cards via her pediatric practice.
Storms brought heavy rain and flash flood warnings across the NYC area and tri-state, with the threat winding down this afternoon as the system moves offshore. Suffolk County is the main focus for any additional warnings (possible 2 more inches in isolated spots), while New Jersey and parts of the city saw widespread impacts including power outages, road closures such as Belt Parkway flooding, and a roof collapse at a BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ocean Township. Officials urged caution, advised avoiding flooded roadways, and warned that lingering showers could continue as conditions evolve and the storm exits the region.
A swimmer was bitten by a shark Friday afternoon at Jones Beach State Park's Field 6 on Long Island, hours after lifeguards red-flagged swimming at Point Lookout due to a 9-foot shark sighting nearby; the victim was taken to hospital and is expected to recover.
A man was injured in a suspected shark attack off Jones Beach on Long Island, with lifeguards clearing the water for about an hour before swimming restrictions were lifted; the incident follows several shark sightings around the New York City area that caused temporary beach closures.
A 9-foot shark sighting near Point Lookout in Hempstead prompted a red-flag closure of Long Island beaches on a hot 90-degree day, with lifeguards and shark patrols searching the water; the beach reopened around 2 p.m., but officials warned that additional closures could occur during the Fourth of July weekend if another sighting is reported.
Golf Channel analyst Eamon Lynch accused Long Island golf fans of being “a stain on the game” after the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, citing on-course heckling of Wyndham Clark and past Ryder Cup incidents involving Rory McIlroy. He argued majors should not return to Long Island and pointed to Augusta National’s no-tolerance approach as a model, as security removed disruptive fans during Clark’s lead. The piece also notes McIlroy’s past experiences and mentions Bethpage Black’s hosting of the 2033 PGA Championship.
Newsday revisits the 2011 Medford pharmacy killings—where a lone gunman killed four people but stole nothing—using the case to highlight Long Island’s ongoing opioid crisis and its impact on policy, health, and community safety.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole for eight Gilgo Beach murders on Long Island, with the judge delivering the maximum terms as victims’ families delivered emotional statements. Heuermann spoke softly, offering little remorse, while prosecutors noted the long timeline of the case (1993–2010) and investigators continue to explore potential additional victims, including the unidentified “Asian Doe.” The sentencing concludes a decades-long, highly publicized investigation and public grief over the killings.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison for eight murders tied to the Gilgo Beach serial killings after a guilty plea; a judge condemned him as a monster as victims’ families spoke of closure, prosecutors highlighted a chilling “blueprint” found on his files, and Heuermann is set to be moved to a state prison, ending decades of fear on Long Island.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for three first-degree murders and four counts of second-degree murder related to the Gilgo Beach killings, with all terms running consecutively. Prosecutors called him remorseless and sadistic, while victims’ families delivered emotional statements, and the judge denounced him as a coward. Heuermann showed limited remorse and is set to be transferred to a state facility; investigators are still pursuing an unidentified eighth victim and the “Asian Doe” case remains unresolved.
Pro wrestler Jordan Saint, 23, aka 'Black Flash,' died in a head-on crash on Bethpage State Parkway on Long Island after a Hyundai crossed into oncoming traffic; the Hyundai driver was seriously injured. Saint had recently returned to wrestling and was slated to appear at Pandemonium’s Burst and Decay in Austin on August 2. Tributes from indie promotions highlighted his talent and character.
Researchers warn that the flesh-eating Vibrio vulnificus bacteria has been found in warm, brackish waters around Long Island’s Hamptons. Infections are rare but can be deadly, especially for people with open wounds or weakened immune systems, so beachgoers should cover wounds and avoid runoff-prone areas after rain rather than panic.
Long Island allergy sufferers are bracing for a double whammy as tree pollen stays high in spring and grass pollen rises into summer, with experts warning of intensified symptoms during the seasonal transition and locals relying on daily antihistamines like Claritin.
New York confirms its first Bourbon virus case, diagnosed in a Long Island resident after tick exposure; the patient fell ill in 2021 with severe symptoms and was treated at Stony Brook University Hospital, with Dr. Luis Marcos identifying the infection as Bourbon virus.
Three generations of women were arrested in Bayport, Long Island, after seven-year-old Jor’Dynn Duncan died from a massive untreated infection tied to months of abuse documented on Kelly’s devices. Prosecutors say she suffered extreme restraint, injuries and neglect; Emily Kelly (50), her mother Barbara Renner (75), and Renner’s daughter Elyssa Seymore (24) were indicted on murder and related charges, with bail set at $5 million cash/$10 million bond for Kelly, $50,000 cash/$500,000 bond for Renner, and $25,000 cash/$250,000 bond for Seymore. All are due back in court June 23.