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De Blasio fined for misusing city resources during presidential run
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was fined $155,000 and told to repay the city another $320,000 for taking his security detail along with him on trips for his failed 2019 presidential campaign. It’s the largest fine ever imposed by the city Conflict of Interest Board. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Judge Denies Laundrie, Bertolino Motions To Dismiss In Petito Case
The Gabby Petito civil lawsuit in Florida is headed to trial after a judge denied all of the motions to dismiss the case. The suit argues that Brian Laundrie’s parents knew that Petito was dead when they issued a public statement on Sept. 14, 2021, that said they hoped she’s reunited with her parents. At…
Judge Denies Laundrie, Bertolino Motions To Dismiss In Petito Case
The Gabby Petito civil lawsuit in Florida is headed to trial after a judge denied all of the motions to dismiss the case. The suit argues that Brian Laundrie’s parents knew that Petito was dead when they issued a public statement on Sept. 14, 2021, that said they hoped she’s reunited with her parents. At…
Nimmo gives Mets 4-3, 10-inning win over Yanks
NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Nimmo flashed a smile of relief as much as happiness. A day after misplaying a catchable fly into a double during a one-run loss to the Yankees, Nimmo ended a rally when he was thrown out at second base while taking a wide turn. And that was just one of…
High school student charged with bringing firearm to school in Freeport
Nassau police say a teenager was charged with bringing a firearm to Freeport High School.The school principal was initially notified about a photo of a student holding what appeared to be a gun inside a bathroom in the school.Police were notified and following an investigation, the student was arrested and charged with criminal possession of…
Grand jury indicts Daniel Penny in chokehold death of New York City subway rider Jordan Neely
NEW YORK (AP) — A man charged with manslaughter for putting an agitated New York City subway rider in a fatal chokehold has been indicted by a grand jury, an expected procedural step that will allow the criminal case to continue. Daniel Penny was charged by Manhattan prosecutors last month in the May 1 death…
It’s almost time to resume student loan payments. Not doing so could cost you
NEW YORK (AP) — After three years, the pandemic-era freeze on student loan payments will end soon. Student loan interest will start accruing on September 1 and payments are starting in October. It might seem tempting to just keep not making payments, but the consequences can be severe, including a hit to your credit score…
Golden Knights blast Panthers 9-3 in Game 5 to capture first Stanley Cup title
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Golden Knights games have always been as flashy as any show on the Las Vegas Strip, the sword-fighting mascot taking the ice before what seems like a legion of players marching out through the mirrored entrance into the roar of the crowd. If this team was ever going to win the…
Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he illegally kept classified documents at Florida estate
MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump became the first former president to face a judge on federal charges as he pleaded not guilty in a Miami courtroom Tuesday to dozens of felony counts that he hoarded classified documents and refused government demands to give them back. The history-making arraignment, centering on charges that Trump mishandled government…
The Beatles are releasing their ‘final’ record. AI helped make it possible
LONDON (AP) — Artificial intelligence has been used to extract John Lennon’s voice from an old demo to create “the last Beatles record,” decades after the band broke up, Paul McCartney said Tuesday. McCartney, 80, told the BBC that the technology was used to separate the Beatles’ voices from background sounds during the making of…
New York Rangers hire Peter Laviolette as coach to replace Gerard Gallant
(AP) The team announced the selection of Laviolette on Tuesday, putting the U.S.-born leader in NHL coaching victories in charge at a time of great expectations, with the Original Six franchise firmly in win-now mode. “With Peter’s extensive experience as a head coach in the National Hockey League, as well as the success his teams…
Nuggets take home 1st NBA title in rugged 94-89 win over Heat
DENVER (AP) — Confetti flying in Denver. The Nuggets sharing hugs while passing around the NBA championship trophy. Those scenes that, for almost a half-century, seemed impossible, then more recently started feeling inevitable, finally turned into reality Monday night. The Nuggets outlasted the Miami Heat 94-89 in an ugly, frantic Game 5 that did nothing…