#How parasites poison NYC suburbs’ property-tax system

#How parasites poison NYC suburbs’ property-tax system

“#How parasites poison NYC suburbs’ property-tax system” The IRS extended the filing deadline for income-tax returns this year, but in New York, another tax season is now in high gear: local tax-grievance time. Between now and mid-June, New York state homeowners will file for reductions in their property assessments, deluging local assessment-review boards in Nassau,…

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#One injured in massive Long Island house fire

#One injured in massive Long Island house fire

“#One injured in massive Long Island house fire” Enlarge Image A large blaze broke out in an East Meadow, Long Island, home on May 6, 2021, officials said. Getty Images One person was injured in a roaring fire at a Long Island home on Thursday night, police said. The blaze broke out in an East…

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#7K in engagment rings returned by LIRR condutor

#$107K in engagment rings returned by LIRR condutor

“#$107K in engagment rings returned by LIRR condutor”  A very honest LIRR conductor is being honored as a real gem. Assistant Long Island Rail Road Conductor Jonathan Yellowday turned in a plastic bag holding $107,000 in jewelry that he found on a train, the MTA said on Friday. Jonathan Yellowday found the tray of engagement…

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#Long Island Stop & Shop shooter ordered held without bail

#Long Island Stop & Shop shooter ordered held without bail

“#Long Island Stop & Shop shooter ordered held without bail” The disgruntled Long Island Stop & Shop grocery cart worker who allegedly shot three other employees — one fatally — inside store offices was ordered held without bail during his Wednesday arraignment.  Gabriel deWitt Wilson, 31, did not speak during the brief appearance, held via…

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#Two horses killed after blaze in barn at Belmont Park

#Two horses killed after blaze in barn at Belmont Park

“#Two horses killed after blaze in barn at Belmont Park” Two racehorses were killed when a fire broke out at a Belmont Park barn Tuesday night. The Long Island barn caught ablaze just after 6:00 p.m., and 58 other horses were safely evacuated by New York Racing Association personnel, officials said in a press release….

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#LI federal judge killed in Florida hit-and-run

#LI federal judge killed in Florida hit-and-run

“#LI federal judge killed in Florida hit-and-run” A federal judge from Long Island was killed and a boy was seriously hurt by a hit-and-run driver in Florida — who was allegedly high and told police she was Harry Potter, according to reports. Judge Sandra Feuerstein, 75, died in Boca Raton after being struck; the driver’s…

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