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Long Island Man Arrested After Threatening Officers With Knives, Police Say
A Long Island man was arrested after allegedly threatening police officers with two knives after being involved in a domestic dispute.
The incident took place around 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 19 when Southampton Police responded to a call from a woman saying she was involved in a domestic dispute in Hampton Bays.
Several Southampton officers, detectives, and New York State troopers responded to the Hampton Bays residence, said Lt. Susan Ralph, of the Southampton Police.
The man, identified as Eric Criollo, 19, of Hampton Bays, had been involved in a physical alte…
State Of Emergency Includes Ulster, Six Other NY Counties
A state of emergency has been declared by Gov. Andrew Cuomo for seven New York counties, including Ulster, as a winter storm continues to impact the region.
Cuomo made the announcement on Monday, Dec. 2, as the storm dumped eight to 12-inches of snow in some regions, including the Mid-Hudson.
In addition to Ulster, the state of emergency includes Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Saratoga counties.
The governor has also activated 300 members of the National Guard to assist with snow removal and clean-up operations.
New Yorkers planning to travel throughout Monday a…
'We Are Closely Monitoring Path Of The Hurricane,' Cuomo Says As Dorian Takes Aim On US
As Hurricane Dorian continues to make its way toward the East Coast, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he is “closely monitoring” its path.
A State of Emergency has been declared in Florida, with upwards of 12 inches of rain possible. Dorian, upgraded to a Category 3 hurricane on Friday, Aug. 30, is now expected to make landfall in the West Palm Beach, Florida area either late Monday, Sept. 2 or early on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
“Mother Nature's fury has once again been unleashed as Hurricane Dorian makes its way toward Florida with the potential to grow to a Category 4 storm,” said Cuomo, adding th…
Pair Face Felony Drug Charges In Taconic Stop
A disabled car on the Taconic Parkway led to the arrest of two men for felony drug charges.
Fabian B. Barrett, 34, of Uniondale, and Romique A. Meyers, 35, of Saint Albans, were busted Saturday on drug charges after New York State Troopers came upon their disabled car on the parkway near East Fishkill, said Trooper AJ Hicks.
While checking on the vehicle, troopers discovered the men were in possession of five ounces of cocaine, and a small quantity of marijuana, Hicks said.
Both were charged with felony counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of mari…
