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Nassau County Legislature to hold public hearing on casino
The Nassau County Legislature will hold a public hearing December 9th for residents to weigh in on the environmental impact on a proposal to develop the Nassau Coliseum into a $6 billion casino and resort. The hearing is scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building on Franklin Avenue in Mineola.Nassau…
Alec Baldwin film ‘Rust’ has world premiere with dedication to cinematographer killed on set
By VANESSA GERA Associated PressTORUN, Poland (AP) — Alec Baldwin’s Western “Rust” had its world premiere Wednesday at a film festival in Poland with a dedication to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was fatally shot in an accident on the set three years ago.Organizers called for a minute of silence before showing the film, which opened…
Georgia election workers seek more penalties against Giuliani, saying he continues to defame them
By DAVE COLLINS Associated PressTwo former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against Rudy Giuliani asked a judge Wednesday to penalize him even further for continuing to falsely accuse them of tampering with ballots during the 2020 presidential election.Attorneys for Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, argued in a…
Trump chooses TV’s Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Wall Street exec Lutnick for Commerce
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday tapped Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former television talk show host and heart surgeon, to head the agency that oversees health insurance programs for millions of older, poor and disabled Americans. Trump also selected Wall Street executive Howard Lutnick to lead the Commerce Department as he fills out…
Islanders’ Mike Reilly having heart procedure after concussion testing found preexisting condition
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — New York Islanders defenseman Mike Reilly will undergo a procedure to address a preexisting heart condition that was found during routine tests after being concussed earlier this month.General manager Lou Lamoriello said it was picked up through echocardiograms as part of Reilly’s post-concussion evaluation.“It’s probably a blessing in disguise of what…
Prosecutors oppose tossing Trump’s hush money conviction but are open to sentencing delay
NEW YORK (AP) — New York prosecutors oppose any effort to dismiss President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction, but they expressed openness Tuesday to delaying sentencing until after his second term.In a court filing, the Manhattan district attorney’s office said Trump’s forthcoming presidency isn’t grounds for dropping a case that was already tried. But, citing…
Jets fire general manager Joe Douglas after team goes 3-8 to start the season
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football WriterFirst, Robert Saleh. Now, Joe Douglas.Woody Johnson is cleaning house for his woeful New York Jets in what has been a hugely disappointing season.Douglas was fired Tuesday as the Jets’ general manager, the latest shakeup for a franchise that had Super Bowl aspirations with a healthy Aaron Rodgers…
MTA approves congestion pricing plan
The MTA board on Monday voted in favor of Gov. Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan. The 12-1 vote OKs the plan to start Jan. 5, 2025, The plan still needs federal approval. The new plan reduces the base toll to $9 from the $15 toll that was suppose to go into effect earlier this year.
Yankees pitcher Luis Gil and Pirates ace Paul Skenes win Rookie of the Year awards
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports WriterPaul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates was the heralded fireballer who equaled the hype, to the point he started the All-Star Game just two months after making his big league debut.Luis Gil was an afterthought for the New York Yankees, earning a spot in their rotation only when ace Gerrit…
Men arrested for firing gun at woman driving on Long Island
Nassau County Police press release – The First Squad reports the arrest of two individuals for an incident that occurred on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 10:58 p.m. in East Meadow. According to Detectives, there was a disturbance between the operators of two motor vehicles traveling north on Prospect Avenue. A female victim was driving…
Giants bench QB Daniel Jones and will start Tommy DeVito against the Bucs
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Daniel Jones’ tenure as the New York Giants starting quarterback is over.The Giants benched the struggling 27-year-old on Monday and coach Brian Daboll plans to start fan favorite Tommy DeVito against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week in an attempt to end a five-game losing streak.Not only was Jones benched,…
Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy. What does that mean for travelers?
NEW YORK (AP) — Spirit Airlines, the largest budget carrier in the U.S., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday. The airline said customers should not see any disruption to their travel plans while the process unfolds.The filing followed years of struggles for the Florida-based airline, which is known for its no-frills, low-cost flights. Spirit…