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A horse loose on a flight to Belgium forces a cargo jet back to New York
NEW YORK (AP) — A cargo jet headed to Belgium from New York had to turn around mid-flight after a horse escaped its stall and got loose in the hold, according to air traffic control audio. The Boeing 747 operated by Air Atlanta Icelandic had just started its flight across the Atlantic Ocean on Nov.…
House readies vote to prevent a government shutdown as Speaker Johnson relies on Democrats for help
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House prepared on Tuesday for a vote to prevent a government shutdown, with new Republican Speaker Mike Johnson forced to reach across the aisle to Democrats when hard-right conservatives revolted against his plan. To keep the federal government running into the new year, Johnson was willing to leave his right-flank Republicans…
Tens of thousands of supporters of Israel rally in Washington, crying ‘never again’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supporters of Israel rallied by the tens of thousands on the National Mall under heavy security Tuesday, voicing solidarity in the fight against Hamas and crying “never again.” The “March for Israel” offered a resounding and bipartisan endorsement of one of America’s closest allies as criticism has intensified over Israel’s offensive in…
Heuermann due back in court on Wednesday
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is due back in court Wednesday for the first time since his Sept. 27 appearance.Heuermann currently is charged with 3 murders and is a prime suspect another. The four women were found dead in Gilgo Beach in 2010 and police found seven more sets of human remains along…
Ex-fundraiser for George Santos pleads guilty to posing as congressional aide to raise campaign cash
(AP) A former fundraiser for Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal wire fraud charge, admitting he impersonated a high-ranking congressional aide while raising campaign cash for the embattled New York Republican. Sam Miele was caught soliciting donations in late 2021 under the alias Dan Meyer, who was then chief of staff for…
Carlos Mendoza gets three-year deal as Mets manager, to be introduced Tuesday
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Mendoza was officially hired Monday as manager of the New York Mets with a three-year contract and the task of leading a turnaround from 2023’s huge failure. The 43-year-old will be introduced Tuesday at Citi Field. His deal includes a team option for 2027. Mets owner Steve Cohen and his…
Possible kidnapping leads to police chase and crash in Nassau County
A police cruiser was rammed by a kidnapping suspect in Manhasset shortly after 12 p.m. on MondayInvestigators say the male suspect was holding a woman against her will in the passenger seat of a vehicle in Glen Cove. Police attempted to stop the car. The pursuit led police into Manhasset, where authorities say the suspect…
Man Caught With Stolen Package, Cocaine in Baldwin
A Wantagh man is in custody after he was caught on camera stealing a package off of a doorstep — and later was found with the stolen goods and drugs according to police. The suspect was arrested after police say a Ring doorbell camera caught him stealing a package off the front porch of a…
Hochul adds investigators to Joint Terrorism Task Force to fight hate crime surge
Gov. Hochul says she is deploying 10 state police investigators to the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force due to the surge in hate crimes and harassment in the wake of Hamas’ deadly terror attack in Israel.The move by the governor, which includes an additional $2.5 million in funding for New York State Police, is in…
‘The Marvels’ melts down at the box office, marking a new low for the MCU
NEW YORK (AP) — Since 2008’s “Iron Man,” the Marvel machine has been one of the most unstoppable forces in box-office history. Now, though, that aura of invincibility is showing signs of wear and tear. The superhero factory hit a new low with the weekend launch of “The Marvels,” which opened with just $47 million,…
Rangers’ Henrik Lundqvist, Islanders’ Pierre Turgeon headed to Hockey Hall of Fame Monday
TORONTO (AP) — Henrik Lundqvist knew the call — if it was indeed coming — would light up his phone in the early evening. The former New York Rangers goalie was home in Sweden. The Hockey Hall of Fame’s selection committee was busy in Toronto paring down its 2023 list. Lundqvist eventually saw a number…
Animal protection group offers reward for information on ‘animal sacrifice’
The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals announced a $2,000 reward in exchange for information on what they claim was a ritualistic animal sacrifice that happened at Union Cemetery in Middle IslandOfficials say the remains of chickens and a goat were found and the findings are indicative of animal sacrifice as…