Two Nurses Attacked By Patient At North Shore Hospital: Police
A New York City man being treated at a Long Island hospital punched two nurses who were caring for him Monday, Oct. 5, police said.
Oshane Bernard, 36, of Queens, was arrested at the scene at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, the Nassau County Police Department said.
Cops responded to an assault report inside the hospital around 3:30 p.m. Monday, authorities said. Inside, they learned Bernard became agitated and struck two nurses with a closed fist, according to police.
The two injured nurses, both 29-year-old women, were evaluated by hospital staff at the scene, cops said. Ber…
Father Of Four Stabbed To Death On NYC Subway, ‘Heartbroken’ Children Launch Fundraiser
After a father of four was stabbed to death in a random attack on the New York City subway, his children have launched a fundraiser to honor his life.
Mesias Lojano, 59, of Jamaica, Queens, was killed while riding the J train near Woodhaven Boulevard on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
“He was a devoted father to four children, a cherished member of our family, and a friend to so many,” the Lojano children wrote in a GoFundMe. “We are his children, William, Laura, Darwin, and Edwin, and we are heartbroken.”
Jyrell Thomas, 25, of the Bronx, was arrested and charged with murder in Lojano’s death, WABC r…
Woman Hit Wife With Car, Baseball Bat In Schenectady, She Admits In Plea Deal
A New York woman admitted to attacking her wife and a friend with a car and a baseball bat before leading state police on high-speed chases with kids in the car, authorities said Friday, March 27.
Juanita Moore, a 25-year-old Schenectady resident, copped to one count of first-degree assault and one count of first-degree attempted assault on Wednesday, March 25, the Schenectady County District Attorney’s office said.
The incident began on Halloween 2024, when Moore hopped in a Hertz rental car and drove to a home “where she knew her wife was staying with a friend,” the district attorney’s of…
'Will & Grace' Actor, NY Native Corey Parker Dies At 60 After Four-Decade Career
A performer who moved effortlessly between television, film, and the stage, and later devoted his life to mentoring young actors, has died after a career that spanned more than four decades.
Corey Parker, a veteran character actor remembered by many viewers for his role as Josh on the hit sitcom "Will & Grace," died Thursday, March 5, following a private battle with Stage 4 metastatic cancer. He was 60.
Parker built a steady career across film and television beginning in the 1980s, appearing in a wide range of projects that showcased his versatility as both a comedic and dramatic perfor…
ISIS Inmate Who Planned To ‘Create The Next 9/11’ Stabs Federal Prison Guards In PA, DOJ Says
A Canadian man serving a 40-year federal sentence for plotting a terrorist attack in New York City has pleaded guilty to violently assaulting two correctional officers inside a Pennsylvania prison, federal officials announced on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy, 27, of Mississauga, Ontario, attacked two officers at USP Allenwood on December 7, 2020, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Bahnasawy used a sharpened piece of steel from a desk in his cell to stab one officer in the head and face, causing the victim to lose his right eye, invest…
5 Dead, Dozens Injured After Tour Bus Returning From Niagara Falls Overturns In Western NY
Five people were killed and dozens more injured when a tour bus overturned on the Thruway in western New York.
The Genesee County crash happened in the eastbound lanes of I-90 in the town of Pembroke, between exits 48A and 49, at around 12:20 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, according to New York State Police.
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A preliminary investigation found that the bus, owned by M&Y Tour Inc., was returning to New York City from Niagara Falls when it lost control, crossed the median, then overturned on the s…
Hamptons Writer, Arts Advocate Dies At 51, Remembered For 'Brilliant Mind'
Matthew “Dutch” Rooney, a beloved writer, arts patron, and longtime supporter of ballet and opera, died Friday, Aug. 15, at his home in East Hampton. He was 51.
Rooney was born Nov. 11, 1973, in Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania, the son of JoAnn (Wallace) Rooney and the late John Rooney, according to his obituary.
He attended Gwynedd Mercy Academy and The Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from New York University and a Master’s from Columbia University, where he won several writing awards.
Rooney was active in New York’s arts community. He serv…
Remains Of 3 More 9/11 Victims ID'd Through DNA: Cancer Survivor, Aspiring MBA From Floral Park
Nearly 24 years after the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil, the remains of three more 9/11 victims have been identified, offering long-awaited closure to their families.
On Thursday, Aug. 7, New York City officials announced three victims who had been identified through advanced DNA testing. They are:
Ryan Fitzgerald, 26, of Floral Park, who was working on the 94th floor of the World Trade Center’s South Tower when it was struck by United Airlines Flight 175
Barbara Keating, 72, a cancer survivor from Palm Springs, California, who was a passenger on American Airlines Flight 11 w…
Wegmans Makes CT Debut With Norwalk Supermarket: What Shoppers Can Expect (Photos)
A beloved grocery chain from upstate New York has arrived in the Constitution State.
Wegmans officially opened its first Connecticut supermarket in Norwalk on Wednesday, July 23. The 92,000-square-foot store is located at 675 Connecticut Avenue, about a mile from exit 13 on Interstate 95.
The new Wegmans features signature offerings like fresh produce, seafood, bakery goods, a large selection of cheeses, and deli meats. It also offers made-to-order meals like sushi, sandwiches, pizza, and chef-prepared salads.
The Norwalk site includes a two-story parking deck with 551 spaces, a…
From No. 2 To Top Dog? Antonio Delgado Launches Primary Challenge Against Gov. Hochul
New York Lieutenant Gov. Antonio Delgado is making a bold move: running against his boss.
Delgado, 48, announced Monday, June 2, that he will challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2026 Democratic primary, saying it’s time for “bold, decisive, transformational leadership” in Albany.
“Let’s not drop the ball on figuring out what it is we’re fighting for,” Delgado said in his campaign launch video, posted on X. “The powerful and well-connected have their champions. I’m running for governor to be yours.”
Though he didn’t mention Hochul by name in the video, Delgado later told The New York Times, …
'Dawson's Creek' Star, West Orange Native Assaulted Ex With Cinderblock, Wooden Plank: Reports
Michael Pitt, who starred on "Boardwalk Empire," "Dawson's Creek" and "Funny Games" has been charged with sexual abuse in New York City, according to numerous records.
Pitt, a West Orange native, was arrested and arraigned at Kings Supreme Court in Brooklyn on Friday, May 2, charged with two counts of sexual abuse, assault injury with a blunt object and strangulation, Variety reported.
According to the New York Post, Pitt sexually assaulted an ex-girlfriend, striking her with a wooden plank. He later assaulted his ex-girlfriend with a cinderblock, the Post reported. The incidents occu…
