All posts by Daniel Garcia
2026 Song of the Summer Forecast: 5 Tracks to Watch
June is here, which means summer is here, and with that comes my favorite yearly question. What is going to be the song of the summer? Now, we won’t officially know the answer until September, especially with all the new releases we are still waiting for, but there are five songs that I feel are…
Ham Radio Open House Showcases Technology, Satellites and Emergency Communications
From weather balloons to International Space Station communications, the event introduced visitors to the growing technology and educational opportunities within amateur radio. The Suffolk County Radio Club held it’s annual open house at their facility in Yaphank on Sunday, April 19th. Vice President Ed Wilson, N2XDD, walks us through what amateur radio is, and all…
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty in Gilgo Beach killings
Rex A. Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach serial killer, pleads guilty in court on Wednesday to the murders of seven women during a 17-year killing spree. He also admitted to an eighth killing. (Photo credit: Pool/Newsday/James Carbone) By Daniel Garcia Additional reporting by David Frith and Asher Zive RIVERHEAD, N.Y. — Rex Heuermann has pleaded…
Travel Review: NY temps are too cold.❄️ If you want to escape for President’s Day weekend, Key West is a great choice.☀️
One of the coolest “Welcome” pieces you can find around Key West on Duval Street. (Photo: Daniel Garcia) If you’re like me, then you are sick of the below freezing temperatures we have been experiencing for over 2 weeks now. If you need a place to get away, and warm up, Key West is the…
‘Through the Tunnel’ debuts on FTC Sound Stream with SelectaMatt’s story
SelectaMatt and Host Aaron Jones chat in the FTC Sound Stream’s Gene Free Studios. (Photo: Adrian Kartalozi) A new student-led interview series is hitting the FTC Sound Stream with a focus on one thing: honesty. In the debut episode of Through the Tunnel, host Aaron Jones introduces the show as a place where guests can…
What is the Insurrection Act — and why Trump says he might use it in Minneapolis
Protesters shout at law enforcement officers after a shooting on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) By Daniel Garcia and James Suckle President Donald Trump said today he may use the 220-year-old Insurrection Act to deploy troops in response to ongoing protests in Minneapolis tied to immigration enforcement. The statement follows…
George Santos Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Identity Theft, Faces Years in Prison
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Former Congressman George Santos, whose brief political career was plagued by scandal and deceit, pleaded guilty to federal charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The guilty plea is a significant moment in the saga of the disgraced New York Republican, who was expelled from the House of Representatives last…
Broadway in Bryant Park Takes Its Final Bow for the 2024 Season
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The much-anticipated Broadway in Bryant Park series finished its 2024 season on August 1 with amazing performances. Organized by 106.7 LITE FM and iHeartRadio Broadway, this free lunchtime concert series is a summer favorite in New York City, letting people enjoy Broadway’s best shows in the open air. The final…
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Make a Grand Return After 10 Years
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show lit up the skies over New York City. Known as the biggest Independence Day celebration in the country, it attracted millions of people both in-person and through live broadcasts. This year’s fireworks were launched from several barges on the Hudson River for the…