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crime5 days ago•9 min saved

Three generations charged in Long Island case after 7-year-old's fatal abuse

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.

via The Independent|

#abuse #child-abuse #crime

crime15 days ago•3 min saved

Long Island police shoot suspect after Mother's Day stabbing of disabled mother

A wheelchair-bound Long Island mother was stabbed by her son on Mother's Day in Riverhead. Responding Southampton Town police shot the suspect after he refused to drop a knife; the mother was hospitalized with serious injuries, three officers were treated for unknown injuries, and NY State Attorney General detectives are investigating.

via New York Post|

#crime #domestic-violence #long-island

local23 days ago•3 min saved

Long Island stabbings connected by coworker and roommate

A 22-year-old suspect, Rony Alvarenga-Rivera, is in custody after two women were killed in separate stabbings on Long Island. Police say he lived with one victim, Eddy Raquel Hernandez Castillo, and worked with the other, Ana Maria del Aguila-Cordova, at Wendy’s. The killings occurred in Island Park and Valley Stream, with both victims stabbed multiple times; investigators described the motive as anger. The suspect was arrested after telling officers near a Lynbrook 7-Eleven that he had killed somebody and is due back in court Tuesday.

via CBS News|

#local #long-island #murder

local24 days ago•3 min saved

Long Island double stabbing: suspect in custody as investigation proceeds

A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death in separate locations on Long Island. One victim, a Wendy’s employee, was killed in Island Park around 12:30 a.m., and a second victim was found at a home in Valley Stream about two and a half hours later. Investigators say the attacks are connected and that the suspect knew both victims; a police briefing and arraignment are expected as the investigation continues.

via CBS News|

#arrest #double-homicide #local

health24 days ago•5 min saved

Long Island Reports High Sickle Cell Burden, NYU Study Finds

A NYU School of Global Public Health study of 42,200 sickle cell disease hospitalizations in New York (2009–2022) finds NYC has the most admissions, but Long Island has the highest share (10%) of hospitalizations with a major risk of death and the region incurs the highest total hospital charges. The study also shows rising rates of major severity (13% to 27%) and major mortality risk (3% to 13%), with COVID-19 likely contributing to the surge. Most hospitalized patients were Black (83%), and adults 18–29 accounted for 40%. The authors call for better access to specialists, improved pediatric-to-adult transition, and policy/funding efforts to reduce regional care gaps and emergency department burden.

via New York Post|

#health #hospitalizations #long-island

business29 days ago•18 min saved

Long Island malls pivot to open-air layouts and mixed-use revamps

Newsday reports that most of Long Island’s enclosed malls are being redeveloped to boost foot traffic and sales, with new layouts, a heavier emphasis on dining and entertainment, and a shift toward open-air formats and mixed-use components. Timelines and specifics vary by property as developers reposition anchors and bring in diverse tenants to create more experience-focused destinations.

via Newsday|

#business #long-island #malls

health1 month ago•34 min saved

Long Island Waters Harbor Deadly Vibrio Bacteria Hotspots

Researchers warn that Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacterium, has hotspots in several Long Island waters (Sagaponack Pond, Mecox Bay, Georgica Pond). The bacteria can infect open wounds or contaminate shellfish, with infections potentially fatal within 48 hours; vulnerable individuals should avoid swimming or shellfishing in warmer months and some areas have been closed to shellfishing.

via Yahoo|

#flesh-eating-bacteria #health #long-island

health1 month ago•6 min saved

Rotavirus cases rise nationwide; what parents should know

Rotavirus, a highly contagious virus that can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea in infants and young children, is rising on Long Island, in New York City, and across the United States, according to the CDC. Health officials warn of dehydration risk and urge caregivers to be aware of symptoms, take preventive steps, and seek medical care when needed.

via Newsday|

#cdc #children #contagious-disease

health1 month ago•11 min saved

Vaccine Skepticism Alarms Scientists and Families With Immunocompromised Kids

Rising vaccine skepticism alarms scientists and parents of children with cancer, highlighting the risk that hesitancy could affect vulnerable kids as Long Island families cope with pediatric illness.

via Newsday|

#health #long-island #parents

local1 month ago•2 min saved

Park Shooting on Long Island Leaves Teen Dead and Two Wounded

A 15-year-old boy was killed and two others were injured in a gang-related shooting at Eisenhower Park on Long Island. Two suspects were taken into custody after the incident, which police tied to a social-media invitation for a park barbeque; the victims were hospitalized with the teen pronounced dead and the others in stable condition as the investigation continues.

via CBS News|

#15-year-old #eisenhower-park #local

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

D’Esposito Declines Comeback Bid, Deepening GOP Hurdles on Long Island

Anthony D’Esposito said he will not run for his old Long Island House seat, instead remaining as the U.S. Labor Department’s inspector general. The GOP quickly nominated Jeanine Driscoll to replace him, a development that weakens the party’s effort to flip the district against Laura Gillen.

via The New York Times|

#elections #gop #long-island

crime1 month ago•2 min saved

Long Island architect pleads guilty to seven Gilgo Beach murders, admits an eighth

Rex Heuermann, a Long Island architect, pleaded guilty to murdering seven women and admitted killing an eighth in the Gilgo Beach killings, ending a 17-year string of crimes that left families and investigators seeking closure. He faces life in prison with sentencing later, and the case—solved in part by DNA from a discarded pizza crust—has drawn national attention since the 2010 discovery of remains along Long Island’s South Shore.

via PBS|

#crime #dna-evidence #gilgo-beach-killings

crime2 months ago•10 min saved

Gilgo Beach case heads toward closure as Rex Heuermann set to plead guilty

Victims’ families have been informed that Rex A. Heuermann is expected to plead guilty to the Gilgo Beach killings, signaling a potential resolution to a decade-long Long Island case.

via Newsday|

#crime #gilgo-beach-killings #homicides

crime2 months ago•3 min saved

Gilgo Beach suspect to plead guilty to seven murders, sources say

Rex Heuermann, charged with seven Gilgo Beach murders, is expected to plead guilty on April 8 according to sources, with court records showing an appearance that day. Investigators tie the case to DNA evidence and a discarded pizza crust, and the trial had been scheduled for September before the anticipated plea.

via NBC News|

#crime #gilgo-beach #guilty-plea

health2 months ago•3 min saved

Wet Winter Spurs a Brutal Tree Pollen Season on Long Island

Long Island's snowy, wet winter is expected to fuel an intense tree pollen season this spring, with early bloom and rising pollen counts already appearing. Doctors advise preemptive use of nasal steroids or antihistamines and practical steps to minimize exposure (close windows, use AC, air filters, and shower before bed), especially for those with asthma or respiratory conditions.

via Newsday|

#allergies #asthma #health