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Trump arrives in Florida as history-making court appearance approaches in classified documents case
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump arrived in Florida on Monday ahead of a history-making federal court appearance on dozens of felony charges accusing him of illegally hoarding classified documents and thwarting the Justice Department’s efforts to get them back. Trump’s Tuesday afternoon appearance in Miami will mark his second time since April facing a judge…
New York City police commissioner, first woman to lead department, resigns after 18 months
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell, the first woman to hold the position, is stepping down after 18 months on the job. Sewell, who was appointed by Mayor Eric Adams, announced the resignation in an email to department staff Monday afternoon. “While my time here will come to a close,…
Suspect wanted for stabbing three men in Bay Shore
A suspect is wanted for stabbing three men in a Bay Shore parking lot early Sunday morning.Police say officers responded to a call reporting a fight in the parking lot just before 2 a.m.The three were taken to a hospital to be treated for their injuries and are expected to be OK.Authorities say the suspect…
Yanks broadcaster John Sterling hit by foul ball, continues commentary
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling was hit by a foul ball by Justin Turner in the ninth inning of New York’s 3-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night and continued his commentary, “Ow! Ow! Ow! It really hit me, I didn’t know it was coming back that far,”…
Rep. Santos says he’s protecting family members by seeking to keep bond cosigners secret
NEW YORK (AP) — Rep. George Santos wants to protect family members by asking the courts to keep his bond cosigners secret as he fights criminal charges, his lawyer told a Long Island federal judge Friday as he asked her to reverse a magistrate judge’s decision to make the names public. Attorney Joseph Murray said…
Elevated section of heavily traveled I-95 collapses in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An elevated section of Interstate 95 collapsed early Sunday in Philadelphia after a vehicle caught fire, closing the main north-south highway on the East Coast and threatening to upend travel in parts of the densely populated Northeast, authorities said. Transportation officials warned of extensive delays and street closures and urged drivers to…
Donald Trump says he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents
MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump said Tuesday he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, igniting a federal prosecution that is arguably the most perilous of multiple legal threats against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the White House. The Justice Department did not immediately publicly confirm the…
Donald Trump says he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents
MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump said Tuesday he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, igniting a federal prosecution that is arguably the most perilous of multiple legal threats against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the White House. The Justice Department did not immediately publicly confirm the…
Former NHL executive John Collins is becoming Islanders operating partner
A team spokesperson for the Islanders confirmed former NHL chief operating officer John Collins is investing in the teams and will become the franchise’s operating partner. It is unknown at this time how much Collins is investing or the size of his stake in the team, but his main responsibilities will include expanding the Islanders’…
Man who killed manager, shot colleagues at Long Island supermarket gets 50 years to life in prison
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — A shopping cart collector who killed a manager and wounded two workers at a Long Island grocery store in 2021 was sentenced Thursday to 50 years to life in prison. Gabriel DeWitt Wilson, 33, was convicted last month of murder and attempted murder in the shooting at the Stop & Shop…
Governor warns Belmont Stakes could be affected if air quality doesn’t improve
(AP) Racing at Belmont Park was canceled on Thursday due to poor air quality from wildfires in Canada, and New York’s governor warned that the Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the Triple Crown, could be affected if conditions don’t improve by Saturday. It was the second straight day in which the fires north of…
MLB, WNBA postpone games due to smoke from Canadian wildfires
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball postponed games in New York and Philadelphia on Wednesday night because of poor air quality caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires. A National Women’s Soccer League game in New Jersey and an indoor WNBA game set for Brooklyn were also called off Wednesday amid hazy conditions that have…