Police search on Long Island expands to area where body was found in unsolved murder from 1990s - New York news - NewsLocker (2024)

As police K-9 units scoured a heavily wooded area on Long Island for the fourth day in connection to the Gilgo Beach serial killings, a law enforcement source said state police teams focused their attention on an area near where a body was found more than 30 years ago in an unsolved murder.

Saratoga County orphaned foal with mother who also suffered loss

Motherless foal from Haven Oaks Farm finds protection, nutrition with nurse mare who accepted the baby as her own.

PEF president seeks 4th term as A.I., remote work are priorities

PEF's president concerned about artificial intelligence, remote work as he makes a fourth-term bid against a loud opposition campaign.

Our Reporter on Broadway’s Big Week

Broadway is in the midst of a rolling celebration. In nine days, 12 shows opened. Michael Paulson, theater reporter for The New York Times, explains how and why all these shows are rolling out the red carpet.

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Broadway Opened 12 Shows in 9 Days. Here’s What That Looked Like.

It’s a challenging time for the theater industry, but each new opening is another reason to pause for a moment and celebrate.

Enrique Olvera Heads to Brooklyn With Esse Taco

Sammy’s Roumanian Steakhouse returns after an extended Covid closure, Mission Chinese pops up at Cha Kee and more restaurant news.

Queen Snakes Are Back, and They’re in New Jersey

The reptiles, an endangered species, hadn’t been seen in the state since the 1970s.

Churchill: Kudos — for now — to the Schenectady City Council

A resolution proposed by grass-roots activists to the Schenectady City Council strips the Gaza conflict of its complexity, flattening it with feel-good platitudes and an implicit Israel-is-bad bias.

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N.Y. Criminal Justice Group Presses Hochul for More Scrutiny of Judges

The group, which led the fight against Gov. Kathy Hochul’s nominee to lead the state’s top court, argues that judges are routinely reappointed to the bench without sufficient evaluation.

Mechanicville baseball remains unbeaten with win over Greenwich

Team has adjusted well to the loss of top pitcher Colin Richardson for the season.

Siena men's basketball gets commitment from Long Island forward

Jones is the seventh player to commit to Siena since McNamara was hired last month.

Best of the Week in Section II for April 22-28

Check out some of the top performances of the past week, along with this week’s top games.

New Siena assistant Ben Lee got coaching education at Union College

He said he had opportunities to go elsewhere in Division III for more playing time, but preferred to stay at Union and learn under Chris Murphy, who encouraged his input.

Coming days 'crucial' for UAlbany student hit by illegal dirt bike

Alexa Kropf, 18, was struck by a person riding an illegal dirt bike on Hudson Avenue. Police have yet to make an arrest in the case.

Coming days 'crucial' for UAlbany student hit by dirt bike

Alexa Kropf, 18, was struck by a person riding a dirt bike on Hudson Avenue. Police have yet to make an arrest in the case.

Albany Firebirds QB Medlock stars in return to arena football

In return to arena football, Jake Medlock stars for Albany Firebirds.

Worker fired for positive cannabis test wins another court ruling

A judge tacked on legal fees to a jury verdict of $191,000 awarded to a worker who was fired after testing positive for cannabis that had been prescribed for back pain.

Staff union wants new budget to cover SUNY debts, but leaders say that won't be a fix long term

As smaller SUNY colleges propose program cuts to get out of deficit, professors are arguing that SUNY should use new state funding to eliminate those deficits for one year instead.

Sandra Doorley, Monroe County D.A., Faces Backlash Over Trying to Dodge Ticket

Sandra Doorley, the district attorney of Monroe County, N.Y., refused to pull over and responded angrily to the officer who confronted her, body camera footage showed. Now she faces calls to resign.

Scott Carlton is back as head chef at Cornells in Schenectady

Veteran chef Scott Carlton returns to Schenectady’s Cornells in Little Italy with a mandate to expand flavor profiles and complement classics with new dishes.

Albany's South End to lose Family Dollar amid nationwide cuts

The Family Dollar store in Albany's South End is closing, adding to worries about a food desert in that neighborhood.

Universities Face an Urgent Question: What Makes a Protest Antisemitic?

Pro-Palestinian student activists, many of whom are Jewish, say their movement is anti-Zionist but not antisemitic. It is not a distinction that everyone buys.

NJ parents charged after allegedly leaving toddlers in car to attend wine tasting

Two parents were charged after they left their toddlers in the car as they attended a wine tasting at a New Jersey winery, according to law enforcement

Recent Central Park muggings have police, parkgoers on alert

Police are stepping up patrols in Central Park after a number of recent robberies and attacks have residents on alert. On April 25, a woman was punched in the face while on a walk near West 97th Street and West Drive, police said. According to the NYPD, the attacker demanded her wallet and cell phone before sexually assaulting her. Two...

Indian Ladder Trail at Thacher State Park closed after rock fall

Just days after opening for the season, the iconic Indian Ladder Trails at Thacher State Park is shut down— for now.

Indian Ladder Trail at Thacher Park closed after rock fall

Just days after opening for the season, the iconic Indian Ladder Trails at Thacher State Park is shut down — for now.

Duo charged with murder in killings of couple whose remains were found scattered on Long Island

Two people were charged with murder of a man and woman whose dismembered remains were found in various parks and wooded areas on Long Island in March, as prosecutors shared new information about what may have led up to the killings.

St. Peter's to announce plans on future of Burdett Birth Center

News conference Monday follows months of concern that the closure of the facility will have a negative impact on local labor and delivery care.

$5 million in state funds will help keep Troy's Burdett Birth Center open

St. Peter's Health Partner says $5 million in state funds will help keep the Burdett Birth Center open at Troy hospital.

$5 million in state funds will help keep facility at Burdett Birth Center open

St. Peter's Health Partner says $5 million in state funds will help keep the Burdett Birth Center open at Troy hospital.