Saturday, June 19, 2021

Four LI men among five ex-National Grid employees charged in kickback scheme

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Four LI men among five ex-National Grid employees charged in kickback scheme
The men accepted bribes and kickbacks, including cash, international travel and an RV, from companies that received millions of dollars in contracts from the London-based energy giant, according to a criminal complaint filed in Brooklyn this week.
Juneteenth 2021: A time to reflect, a time to hope
Long Islanders will mark Juneteenth with parades, pageants and discussions about the ongoing quest for equality.

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Nassau Police Commissioner Ryder says he won't resign
An emotional Patrick Ryder said he won't resign after growing calls from community activists for him to step down for comments he made in Newsday blaming the so-called "broken homes" of Blacks and Hispanics for the lack of diversity in the police department.
Best: Isles could use an offensive jolt
Perhaps inserting Oliver Wahlstrom into the lineup would give the Isles the boost they need.

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Warren defeats predecessor to win second mayoral term in Southampton Village
Fewer than 900 people voted in the 2019 election when Jesse Warren beat Michael Irving by fewer than 50 votes, but this time around the incumbent was able to declare "We did it!" after garnering 1,064 votes to his challenger's 604.

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Watch: Town of Hempstead pools set to reopen
Town of Hempstead officials say all 22 pools will reopen this weekend. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.
Some Hispanic leaders voice support for Nassau's top cop
A group of Hispanic community leaders on Friday spoke out in support of Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder following calls from civil rights leaders and some police fraternal organizations for the commissioner to resign for comments he made about the department's lack of diversity that some deemed racist.

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Yankee Stadium isn't close to full, but players are excited 
Long after first pitch, nearly every section had available seating, according to Ticketmaster.
No doubt about it, Isles have been there, done that, come back twice
The Islanders have been down 2-1 before and then won 3 straight, but Lightning has airtight defense.
AG: No criminal charges against Nassau police in shooting death of alleged carjacker
State Attorney General Letitia James announced Friday no criminal charges would be filed against Nassau police officers who fatally shot a 19-year-old carjacking suspect near his family's home in Queens, saying the officers' decision to fire their weapons "did not appear to be objectively unreasonable."
Police: Man found on hiking trail was fatally stabbed
Police said the man's body was found early this morning.
Hempstead man arrested in May arrested again on drug charges
Romaine Robinson, 25, who was arrested Thursday in Hempstead, was arrested May 1 in Oceanside after police said he intentionally rammed his car into detectives who were seeking to question him in a drug investigation.
Your guide to LI beaches to visit this summer
Jones Beach, Long Beach, Robert Moses and more Long Island beaches to explore this summer. 

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