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News 12 | Long Island | Democratic Opponent Gov Lamont Working For His Wealthy Country Club Friends
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (769+ words) May 18, 2026, 5: 20 PM Gov. Ned Lamont may have snagged the Democratic Party endorsement this weekend, but he's not the nominee yet. Progressive Josh Elliott is promising to bring a bare-knuckles fight directly to voters after winning enough support to force an…...
Former Hartford officer charged with manslaughter following deadly use of force investigation
6+ hour, 49+ min ago (327+ words) May 18, 2026, 5: 16 PM Following a deadly use of force investigation, former Hartford Police Officer Joseph Magnano has been arrested in connection to the fatal officer-involved shooting of Steven Jones, Inspector General Eliot Prescott announced Monday. Prescott also concluded that Magnano's use…...
Man accused of menacing bicyclists with gun in East Meadow
13+ hour, 31+ min ago (136+ words) May 18, 2026, 12: 20 PM An undomiciled man accused of approaching a group of bicyclists with a firearm was arrested Sunday in East Meadow. Officers say they responded to a disturbance reported near Meadowbrook Parkway and Front Street around 4: 30 p. m. The investigation determined that…...
Bellport woman dead after being found injured at Speedway gas station in Yaphank
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (77+ words) May 16, 2026, 10: 10 PM Suffolk County police say a woman is dead after she was found injured in a vehicle Saturday morning at a Speedway gas station in Yaphank. Detectives say they believe the cause of death to be criminal. Police say…...
News 12 | Long Island | Two Victims Injured In Bridgeport Shooting
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (153+ words) May 16, 2026, 6: 13 PM A shooting incident left one person dead and another injured early Saturday morning in Bridgeport, according to police. Officers responded to the 690 block of Beechwood Avenue, where multiple Shot Spotter activations went off. A Shot Spotter uses audio…...
'It's a major milestone." Bridgeport secures 1st round of funding for new police headquarters
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (141+ words) News12 | Long Island 'It's a major milestone." Bridgeport secures 1st round of funding for new police headquarters Mayor Joe Ganim says a $5 million city investment and an $850, 000 federal grant will launch the planning phase for the new station, which is expected to…...
News 12 | Long Island | New Haven Man Sentenced For Fentanyl Trafficking
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (208+ words) May 12, 2026, 5: 39 AM A New Haven man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl and violating the conditions of his supervised release, according to the U. S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut. Prosecutors say Ronnell Rogers…...
Bridgeport Public Schools get 'record-setting lifeline' from state in form of cash infusion
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (258+ words) Bridgeport Public Schools Get Record Setting Lifeline From State In Form Of Cash Infusion News12 | Long Island Bridgeport Public Schools get 'record-setting lifeline' from state in form of cash infusion "This historic investment aims to stabilize the district's finances and prevent…...
Former Hartford mayor beats Rep. Larson for Democratic endorsement in 1st Congressional District race
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (132+ words) May 11, 2026, 10: 13 PM Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin won the Democratic endorsement Monday in the 1st Congressional District primary, defeating 28-year incumbent Rep. John Larson. Bronin says he received 51% of the vote on the second ballot, while Larson received 49%. Monday's results mean…...
Man armed with knife shot and killed by Southampton Town police in Riverhead
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (102+ words) May 10, 2026, 10: 47 PM Suffolk County police say Southampton Town police shot and killed a man armed with a knife Sunday afternoon while responding to an escalating domestic situation in Riverhead. Detectives say officers responded to the scene on Topping Drive at…...