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Soto, Stanton homers back Rodón as Yankees take advantage of wild Guardians to win ALCS opener 5-2NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto homered during New York’s three-run third inning, Carlos Rodón got his first postseason win and the Yankees took advantage of Cleveland’s wildness in a 5-2 victory in Game 1 of the AL Championship…
Man arrested for stealing Uber driver’s car
Suffolk County police arrested a homeless man after he stole an Uber driver’s vehicle and drove off while intoxicated. The driver left the motor running in his car in a parking lot on Vets Highway in Commack while he was picking up a food order. The suspect jumped into the car and drove away. The…
Hempstead residents could see taxes increases
Town of Hempstead leaders are set to share information about a proposed tax hike for 2025 at public hearings on Tuesday.The hearings are scheduled at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Hempstead Town Hall.
6 people accuse Diddy of sexual assault in new lawsuits, including man who was 16 at the time
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs was hit Monday with a new wave of lawsuits accusing him of raping women, sexually assaulting men and molesting a 16-year-old boy — the first time he’s been sued by a person alleging they were abused as a minor.At least six lawsuits were filed against Combs in federal…
Dodgers tie postseason mark of 33 straight scoreless innings, top Mets 9-0 in NLCS opener
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After spending the first seven years of his big league career back East, Jack Flaherty came home. He joined a winning team in the Los Angeles Dodgers and helped make a bit of playoff history.Flaherty combined on a three-hitter and Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers tied the postseason record of 33 consecutive…
Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated with an eye on the election
By HALLIE GOLDEN Associated PressAs Native Americans across the U.S. come together on Monday for Indigenous Peoples Day to celebrate their history and culture and acknowledge the ongoing challenges they face, many will do so with a focus on the election.From a voting rally in Minneapolis featuring food, games and raffles to a public talk…
Blakeman accuses CSEA of antisemitism
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is accuses the Civil Service Employees Association of antisemitism, because of a mailer that features a photo of Blakeman altered to include devil horns on his head.The mailer is part of a dispute between Blakeman and the CSEA over health benefits.Blakeman, who is a Jew, called the devil horns an…
The Rockefeller Center rink opens for the season
The ice skating rink at Rockefeller Center is officially opened this weekend Tickets for a 60-minute skate sessions at the iconic rink near Fifth Avenue, between 49th and 50th streets are available on Rockefeller Center’s website.
Historic ocean liner could soon become the world’s largest artificial reef
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The conservancy that oversees a storied but aging ocean liner and its landlord have resolved a years-old rent dispute that will clear the way for a Florida county to turn the historic ship into the world’s largest artificial reef.A federal judge had ruled in June that the SS United States Conservancy had…
Gerrit Cole tosses playoff gem, shutting down Royals and sending Yankees back to ALCS with 3-1 win
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gerrit Cole pitched like a postseason ace Thursday night, holding the Kansas City Royals to a single run over seven innings and sending the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory that put them back in the American League Championship Series.The six-time All-Star scattered six hits and struck out four…
Residents clean up and figure out what’s next after Milton
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Florida residents were continuing to repair the damage from Hurricane Milton and figure out what to do next Friday after the storm smashed through coastal communities and tore homes to pieces, flooded streets and spawned a barrage of deadly tornadoes.At least eight people were dead, but many expressed relief that…
Taylor Swift donates $5M toward hurricane relief efforts
(AP) Taylor Swift has donated $5 million to Feeding America to support relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The nonprofit announced the pop star’s donation Wednesday with a “Thank You” graphic resembling a friendship bracelet, a favorite accessory that Swift’s fans trade at her concerts. Feeding America is “incredibly grateful” for…