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Hollywood actors join screenwriters in historic industry-stopping strike as contract talks collapse

Hollywood actors join screenwriters in historic industry-stopping strike as contract talks collapse

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leaders of a Hollywood’s actors union voted Thursday to join screenwriters in the first joint strike in more than six decades, shutting down production across the entertainment industry after talks for a new contract with studios and streaming services broke down. Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, executive director of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation…

Fire temporarily shuts down St. Joseph Hospital Wednesday night

Fire temporarily shuts down St. Joseph Hospital Wednesday night

At Saint Joseph Hospital in Bethpage the emergency room was temporarily shut down Wednesday night following an electrical fire.Bethpage fire officials say it began in the hallway behind the ambulance bay a little after 4pmThe emergency room was forced to close due to smoke in the hallway. No injuries were reported.

Steve Bannon ordered to pay nearly $500K in unpaid legal bills

Steve Bannon ordered to pay nearly $500K in unpaid legal bills

NEW YORK (AP) — Steve Bannon must pay nearly $500,000 in outstanding legal fees to his former attorneys, a New York judge ruled. Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump and far-right strategist, was sued earlier this year for allegedly stiffing the Manhattan law firm that has defended him against a cascade of…

Steve Bannon ordered to pay nearly $500K in unpaid legal bills

Steve Bannon ordered to pay nearly $500K in unpaid legal bills

NEW YORK (AP) — Steve Bannon must pay nearly $500,000 in outstanding legal fees to his former attorneys, a New York judge ruled. Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump and far-right strategist, was sued earlier this year for allegedly stiffing the Manhattan law firm that has defended him against a cascade of…

Powerball jackpot reaches $875 million after no winner Wednesday

Powerball jackpot reaches $875 million after no winner Wednesday

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $875 million after no one matched all six numbers drawn Wednesday night. The winning numbers were 23, 35, 45, 66, 67 and 20. Although no one won the jackpot, two tickets in Florida and Indiana matched five numbers to win $1 million…

West Babylon man arrested in Las Vegas for danced naked on poker table

West Babylon man arrested in Las Vegas for danced naked on poker table

A West Babylon man was arrested in Las Vegas for getting into a fight and then dancing naked on a poker table. The Suspect got into a fight with another man at the Flamingo Hotel Sunday night.   Bystanders provided a video to police showing others attempted to stop the fight. The suspect then ran…

Air quality health advisory today for Long Island

Air quality health advisory today for Long Island

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced An air quality health advisory has been issued for Long Island today due to high ozone levels.The advisory will also effect the New York metropolitan area. Ozone levels are most likely to be elevated after noon through early evening.Residents, especially young children, seniors, and those with…

Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel meets requirements for a preliminary hearing to expand

Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel meets requirements for a preliminary hearing to expand

The Islandia Village Board says Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel has met the requirements for a preliminary hearing to expand.No date has been announced for the hearing.Suffolk County Off Track Betting’s $200 million plan would double the casino size and add a 110,000 square-foot building. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Santos criticized for comparing himself to Rosa Parks

Santos criticized for comparing himself to Rosa Parks

Congressman George Santos is being criticized for comparing himself to civil rights Icon Rosa Parks on a Podcast. Santos said “Rosa Parks didn’t sit in the back, and neither am I gonna sit in the back,” Rhea McCauley the niece of Rosa Parks felt it was totally inappropriate for Santos to compare himself to her…

Vladimir Guerrero joins Vladimir Sr. as first father-son Home Run Derby winners

Vladimir Guerrero joins Vladimir Sr. as first father-son Home Run Derby winners

SEATTLE (AP) — Of course a Junior had to do something special in Seattle. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night, matching Vladimir Sr.’s 2007 title to become the first father-son duo to accomplish the feat. As far as who might win a head-to-head swing-off, well, that depends. “It’s kind…