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No debt ceiling agreement in White House meeting, though Biden and McCarthy call talks productive
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy both said they had a productive debt ceiling discussion late Monday at the White House, but there was no agreement as negotiators strained to raise the nation’s borrowing limit in time to avert a potentially chaotic federal default. It’s a crucial moment for the…
Nassau Legislature approves Nassau Coliseum lease transfer
The Nassau County Legislature approved the Nassau Coliseum lease transfer to Las Vegas Sands Monday.Seventeen out of 19 legislators voted in favor of the lease transfer, following a public hearing.The entertainment company’s $4 billion proposal would include hotel rooms, restaurants and a performance space. A casino would also be built if a gaming license is…
Half Hollow Hills school district considering armed security guards at schools
The superintendent of the Half Hollow Hills Central School District in Melville & Dix Hills says they are considering adding armed security guards at each of their schools.In a letter to parents the superintendent said the guards would be stationed inside an unmarked vehicle at the perimeter of each school property during school hours and…
MTA seeks to increase fares by Labor Day
The MTA wants to raise Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North fares by 4% by Labor Day In addition, subway and bus fares would go up to $2.90. They are also planning toll hikes of 6% E-ZPass costomers and 10% for Tolls by Mail. Customers will be able to offer feedback at public meetings online…
Nassau County Legislature voting today on casino
The Nassau County Legislature is voting today on the plan to build a casino at the Nassau coliseum. Lawmakers will be voting on transferring the land lease for The HUB to Sands Casino. The vote comes as many residents once again rallied against the plan on Sunday saying that the negative impacts of a casino…
Suffolk Legislature vote to block asylum seekers
The leader of the Suffolk County Legislature announced Sunday the body would seek to block New York City from sending asylum seekers to be housed in the county. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, a Democrat, has previously said he is open to the idea of sheltering migrants in the county. Suffolk and Nassau counties have…
3 construction project paused for summer to ease beach travel
The Department of Transportation has announced that work is being suspended at three construction sites on Long Island ahead of the Memorial Day Weekend to ease travel conditions for beachgoers throughout the summer months. Work on the drawbridges on the Loop and Meadowbrook Parkways in Nassau County and the Shelter Island South Ferry dock in…
Santos names himself the treasurer of his own campaign
George Santos has named himself the treasurer of his own campaign committee according to documents from the Federal Election Commission. He has also listed himself as “custodian of records.” This comes after the congressman’s treasurer resigned from the position earlier this year. It has been over a week since Rep. Santos was indicted on federal…
Santos names himself the treasurer of his own campaign
George Santos has named himself the treasurer of his own campaign committee according to documents from the Federal Election Commission. He has also listed himself as “custodian of records.” This comes after the congressman’s treasurer resigned from the position earlier this year. It has been over a week since Rep. Santos was indicted on federal…
Debt ceiling talks to resume as Biden, McCarthy prepare to meet Monday to resolve standoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — Debt ceiling talks were set to resume Sunday evening as Washington races to strike a budget compromise along with a deal to raise the nation’s borrowing limit and avert an economy-wrecking federal default. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke by phone Sunday while the president was returning home on…
Jim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87
CLEVELAND (AP) — Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown, an unstoppable running back who retired at the peak of his brilliant career to become an actor as well as a prominent civil rights advocate during the 1960s, has died. He was 87. A spokeswoman for Brown’s family said he passed away peacefully in his…
Hicksville accused of stealing COVID relief funds
The Nassau County DA says a Hicksville couple stole more than $12,000 in COVID relief fundsThe suspects submitted fraudulent paperwork to the Town of Oyster Bay’s COVID Emergency Rental Assistance Program.They couple were charged with grand larceny and face up to seven years in prison.