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STORM WATCH: Flash flooding is expected this morning on Long Island; Here's the timing
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (185+ words) Sep 13, 2026, 6:24 AM A Flood Watch is in effect until 2 p.m. for isolated thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain. 1 to 2" of rain is expected, with localized spots getting 3"+ of rain. While the primary hazard is heavy rain, there is a risk for…...
State lawmakers warn of disturbing ‘Cat in the Hat’ AI trend targeting school districts
5+ day, 29+ min ago (109+ words) State Lawmakers Warn Of Disturbing Cat In The Hat Ai Trend Targeting School Districts News12 | Long Island State lawmakers warn of disturbing ‘Cat in the Hat’ AI trend targeting school districts Holbrook Assemblyman Doug Smith joined News 12 to discuss the trend…...
Excavator falls through floor at Downtown Brooklyn construction site
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (113+ words) Sep 8, 2026, 9:55 PM An excavator fell through the floor of a construction site in Downtown Brooklyn Tuesday, according to officials. Citizen app video captured the incident at 245 Duffield St. Officials from the Department of Buildings confirmed the site had a permit…...
MTA sets new LIRR branch schedules ahead of fall season
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (165+ words) News12 | Long Island MTA sets new LIRR branch schedules ahead of fall season A new year-round direct weekday train to Montauk will start taking off from Penn Station at 5:13 p.m. Sep 8, 2026, 12:38 PM 9/11 widow unveils gallery at Lido Beach park to pay tribute…...
Several chances of thunderstorms to start September across Brooklyn
2+ week, 6+ hour ago (285+ words) News12 | Long Island Several chances of thunderstorms to start September across Brooklyn Expect scattered showers today, potential severe storms mid-week and a pleasant, sunny forecast just in time for the Labor Day weekend. Aug 31, 2026, 5:35 AM Unsettled weather for the work week…...
Storms expected this week in the Hudson Valley
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (186+ words) News12 | Long Island Storms expected this week in the Hudson Valley Expect scattered rain on Monday, potential severe storms mid-week and a pleasant, sunny forecast just in time for the Labor Day weekend. Aug 30, 2026, 9:22 PM Unsettled weather for the work week…...
Long Islanders catch glimpse of SpaceX rocket after Florida launch
2+ week, 5+ day ago (82+ words) Aug 25, 2026, 1:00 PM A Long Islander looking skyward Tuesday caught a glimpse of a SpaceX rocket streaking across the pre-dawn sky. Viewer video from Mineola captured the spacecraft about 10 minutes into its flight in what is known as the "jellyfish" phase....
Fallen tree causes power outages in Yonkers
3+ week, 5+ hour ago (88+ words) News12 | Long Island Fallen tree causes power outages in Yonkers Con Edison reports 45 customers with no lights. Aug 24, 2026, 6:37 AM Long Beach raid uncovers arsenal of illegal guns, drugs and more than $100K in cash Nice weather for the start of the work…...
Scattered rain chances this weekend following this week's tornado and flooding
3+ week, 2+ day ago (359+ words) National Weather Service confirms damage caused in Atlantic Beach was from a tornado. Aug 21, 2026, 9:37 PM Cleanup continues from Thursday's tornado in Atlantic Beach in Nassau County as well as flooding across Long Island, but thankfully the weather overnight is decent…...
Connecticut tax-free week brings record crowds to stores, local business owner says
3+ week, 3+ day ago (135+ words) Aug 20, 2026, 1:33 PM Connecticut's tax-free week is bringing record numbers of shoppers into stores, according to one local business owner. David Levy of Hawley Lane Shoes said the sales tax holiday has generated more business than in previous years. The tax-free…...