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Dog groomer arrested, accused of swinging dogs by their leashes above his head
Andrew Laurendi a 21-year-old Massapequa man who was an employee of Pawllywood, a dog boarding and grooming center has been accused of abusing dogs.Police say Laurendi was fired after he was captured on surveillance video hurting dogs in the care of the company.Laurendi was arrested and was issued an appearance ticket. Andrew Laurendi, age 21,…
Uniondale man charged in theft of nearly $11,000 worth of cigarettes
Police say a Uniondale man was arrested on Sunday after he stole more than $4,000 worth of cigarettes from a Valley Stream 7-Eleven — ending a string of cigarette thefts that detectives said amounted to almost $11,000 worth of cigarettes from seven Nassau County 7-Eleven stores during a three-week spree that began in mid-November.
Ryan O’Neal, star of ‘Love Story,’ ‘Paper Moon,’ ‘Peyton Place’ and ‘Barry Lyndon,’ dies at 82
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ryan O’Neal, the heartthrob actor who went from a TV soap opera to an Oscar-nominated role in “Love Story” and delivered a wry performance opposite his charismatic 9-year-old daughter Tatum in “Paper Moon,” died Friday, his son said. “My dad passed away peacefully today, with his loving team by his side…
Legislator calls for investigation of outgoing Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison
Suffolk County legislator Robert Trotta is calling for an investigation into timesheets submitted by outgoing Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison.Trotta says he has received information from officials that Harrison allegedly changed leave days to sick days in order to receive a large payout when he leaves the county later this month.Harrison announced his resignation last month.…
Trump says he won’t testify again at his New York fraud trial. He says he has nothing more to say
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump said Sunday he has decided against testifying for a second time at his New York civil fraud trial, posting on social media that he “VERY SUCCESSFULLY & CONCLUSIVELY” testified last month and saw no need to appear again. Trump had been expected to return to the witness stand Monday…
Former congressman tapped as Democratic candidate in special election to replace George Santos
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi will be the Democratic nominee in next year’s special election to replace ousted congressman George Santos, New York Democrats announced Thursday. Party leaders were tasked with choosing nominees for the Feb. 13 election, triggered when Santos’ fellow lawmakers voted to remove him from the U.S. House…
Juan Soto traded to New York Yankees from San Diego Padres in 7-player blockbuster
NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto is headed to the New York Yankees in their first big move following the team’s worst season in three decades. They hope at least one more will follow. New York acquired Soto and Gold Glove center fielder Trent Grisham in a blockbuster trade with the cost-cutting Padres on Wednesday…
MTA board approves NYC congestion pricing plan
The MTA board approves the NYC congestion pricing plan for vehicles that enter Manhattan below 60th Street on Wednesday.The tolls impose a $15 fee on passenger vehicles that enter the zone from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.The vote paves the way for a 60-day…
South Fork Wind Delivers First Offshore Wind Power to Long Island
South Fork Wind Becomes First Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Farm in Federal Waters to Begin “Powering Up” in the United States Two Turbines Already Installed; All 12 Turbines Expected to be Installed By Early 2024 Supports New York Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act Goal to Install Nine Gigawatts of Offshore Wind by 2035 Traducción al…
Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course in 2024. Triple Crown finale will be 1 1/4 miles
(AP) The Belmont is heading to Saratoga for the first time — but almost certainly not the last. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that the 2024 Belmont Stakes will be run at Saratoga Race Course, with the third leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown shifting upstate from Long Island because of the massive…
‘A master of storytelling’ — Reaction to the death of pioneering TV figure Norman Lear
(AP) A collection of reactions to the death of Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television, who died Tuesday night at 101. “I loved Norman Lear with all my heart. He was my second father. Sending my love to Lyn and the whole Lear family.” — Rob Reiner, via X,…
Denny Laine, founding member of the Moody Blues and Paul McCartney’s Wings, dead at 79
NEW YORK (AP) — Denny Laine, a British singer, songwriter and guitarist who performed in an early, pop-oriented version of the Moody Blues and was later Paul McCartney’s longtime sideman in the ex-Beatle’s solo band Wings, has died at age 79. Laine, inducted five years ago into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as…