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COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ends today
The federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency is slated to end May 11You’ll no longer see city mobile testing sites. However, vaccination, testing and treatment will still be available by appointment at Health + Hospitals locations.Vaccine requirements for federal workers and federal contractors, as well as foreign air travelers to the U.S., will end May 11.…
Knicks beat Heat 112-103 in Game 5 to cut deficit to a game
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson never talked to his coach about how minutes he would play, or how many points he had to score. In the situation the Knicks faced, there’s no need for talk. “Nothing was said at all,” Brunson said. “Whatever it takes.” It might take the same effort again in two…
George Santos pleads not guilty to federal indictment and says he won’t resign
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — U.S. Rep. George Santos, infamous for fabricating his life story, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he duped donors, stole from his campaign and lied to Congress about being a millionaire, all while cheating to collect unemployment benefits he didn’t deserve. Afterward, he said he wouldn’t drop his reelection bid…
Robert De Niro, at 79, becomes a father for the 7th time
(AP) Robert De Niro has welcomed another child. The 79-year-old is now the father of seven. A representative for De Niro confirmed the birth to The Associated Press on Tuesday but said no other details were expected. At a film premiere Tuesday night, De Niro told The Associated Press about becoming a father again: “It’s…
AP sources: US Rep. George Santos facing federal charges
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Rep. George Santos, who faced outrage and mockery over a litany of fabrications about his heritage, education and professional pedigree, has been charged with federal criminal offenses, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The charges against Santos, filed in the Eastern District of New York, remain…
More police patrols coming to the Southern State Parkway
The NY State Police will be Increasing patrols on the Southern State Parkway.The State Police will have extra patrols targeting high incident areas on numerous stretches on the Southern State Parkway during peak days and times of when these crashes occur and, DWI checkpoints as they work to decrease serious and fatal crashes on the…
Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards accuser $5M
NEW YORK (AP) — A jury found Donald Trump liable Tuesday for sexually abusing advice columnist E. Jean Carroll in 1996, awarding her $5 million in a judgment that could haunt the former president as he campaigns to regain the White House. The verdict was split: Jurors rejected Carroll’s claim that she was raped, finding…
Nassau Legislature Rules Committee approves lease transfer of Nassau Coliseum
The Nassau Legislature Rules Committee has approved the lease transfer of Nassau Coliseum to Las Vegas Sands.The vote happened following a public hearing that went on for six hours.Las Vegas Sands is hoping to build a $4 billion resort at the site of the Nassau Coliseum. They still needed to receive one of three downstate…
Search for missing boater suspended
The Coast Guard has suspended the search for the missing boater in the Great South Bay off of Babylon last night. The Coast Guard searched for 34 hours and covered approximately 1,000 nautical miles, but there was no sign of the boater. A statement from the Coast Guard said in part, “Weather and marine conditions…
Heat take 3-1 lead, hold off Knicks 109-101 for Game 4 win
MIAMI (AP) — The lead was shaky at times. The shooting went cold. The building got tense. There were moments when the Miami Heat looked like they were about to get themselves into trouble. And they found a way — again. The unpredictable ride of the eighth-seeded Heat continues, with Miami on the brink of…
Search continues for missing boater
Suffolk police along with The U.S. Coast Guard and local fire departments began are searching for a boater who went missing Sunday evening in the off Babylon. The 28-year-old Massapequa man is said to have been alone on a 22-foot speedboat, when he fell into the water a little after 4:30 p.m.
Runners take part in Long Island Marathon
Hundreds of runners take part in Long Island Marathon at Eisenhower Park yesterday morning Westhampton’s Jordan Daniel took first place for men finishing the marathon in roughly 2 hours and 21 minutes. Westchester County native Jennifer Zopp came in first place for women. She ran the race in 3 hours 9 minutes and 33 seconds.…