Friend of NYPD Officer Killed in Manhattan Shooting Speaks Out

Friend of NYPD officer killed in Manhattan shooting speaks out

Members of the New York Police Department paid tribute to Officer Didarul Islam, one of the people killed in Monday's Manhattan shooting.

Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: Mass shooting victim, too much airplane noise and more

Here are the top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week. MIDTOWN MASS SHOOTING: Wesley LePatner, Blackstone leader with Roslyn ties, killed in Midtown attack Wesley LePatner, a Blackstone executive with Roslyn ties, was among those killed in Monday’s mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan, which claimed five lives.. Gillen responds to Nassau residents upset by airplane noise, announces FAA audit “Abuse.” “Ridiculous.” “Horrible.” That’s how Nass…

Two Female Jewish Victims of Midtown Manhattan Mass Shooting Attended School in The Bronx

More Bronx connections have come to light following Monday's tragic mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan in addition to Det. First Grade Didarul Islam [posthumously promoted from police officer], 36, a Bangladeshi American, husband, father of two, with another baby on the way, assigned to the Bronx's 47th Precinct, whose funeral took place on July 31, as reported.