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Rangers, coach Gerard Gallant part ways after 1st-round exit
(AP) The New York Rangers and coach Gerard Gallant are parting ways after losing in the first round of the NHL playoffs. The Rangers announced the change, which they called mutual, on Saturday — less than a week after a seven-game series loss to the rival New Jersey Devils. “I have a ton of respect…
The Jovia Long Island Marathon is this weekend
The Jovia Long Island Marathon Festival of EventsMay 5th, 6th & 7th 2023.East Meadow, NY 11554 FAQRACE DETAILS / STARTWhat time does my race start?The 5k starts at 8:00 pm, Friday, May 5th.The 10k starts at 08:00 am, Saturday, May 6th.The 1k starts at 11:00 am, Saturday, May 6th.The 13.1 & 26.2 mile start at…
Two deadly accidents on Long Island just hours apart
A mother and her infant daughter were killed when the car they were in collided with a mini school bus in Yaphank on Thursday morning, police said.The two occupants of the minibus were moved to a hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.There is no word on what caused the crash.The deadly collision came just hours…
UK readies for King Charles III’s coronation
LONDON (AP) — The crown has been resized. The troops are prepared for the biggest military procession in 70 years. The Gold State Coach is ready to roll. Now it’s time for the show. King Charles III will be crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey in an event full of all the pageantry Britain can muster.…
Jury finds Ed Sheeran didn’t copy Marvin Gaye classic
NEW YORK (AP) — British singer Ed Sheeran didn’t steal key components of Marvin Gaye’s classic 1970s tune “Let’s Get It On” to create his hit song “Thinking Out Loud,” a jury said with a trial verdict Thursday, prompting Sheeran to joke later that he won’t have to follow through on his threat to quit…
Suffolk county buying new police helicopter
Suffolk is buying a new $13M police helicopter.The Suffolk County Legislator approved borrowing $7.5 million for a twin-engine medevac helicopter that will replace an 18-year-old, single-engine helicopter. The new one will join three others in the department’s fleet.An additional $5 million was set aside in 2021 for the purchase, and $600,000 will come from trading…
Stop & Shop shooter found guilty
Gabriel Wilson has been found guilty for the 2021 shooting at the Stop & Shop in West Hempstead.Wilson was found guilty of second-degree murder, two counts of attempted murder, one count of first-degree assault and two weapons charges. He was acquitted of two additional attempted murder charges. He faces 25 years to life in prison.…
New York’s $229B signed into law
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Lawmakers in Albany passed a $229 billion spending plan that will increase the state’s minimum wage, tweak its bail laws and attempt to curb illegal and unlicensed marijuana shops. Gov Hochul signed the $299 billion dollar budget deal into law during a ceremony in Upper Manhattan Wednesday morning, saying that while…
‘Access Hollywood’ video played at New York Trump trial
NEW YORK (AP) — The infamous “Access Hollywood” video in which Donald Trump bragged about grabbing women sexually without asking was played Wednesday for a jury considering columnist E. Jean Carroll’s claims that he raped her two decades before he became president. Before the video was shown, Trump’s legal team said it would not call…
Knicks top Heat 111-105, even Eastern Conference semi series
(AP) New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson reacts after scoring a three-point basket in the first half of Game 2 in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series against the Miami Heat, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)Jalen Brunson scored 30 points and keyed the run…
Stop & Shop shooting trail goes to jury
Closing arguments wrapped up Tuesday in the trial of Gabriel Wilson, who is accused of the deadly shooting at the Stop & Shop in West Hempstead in April, 2021..A jury is now deliberating the verdict.Three managers of the store were shot, with one of them dying. If convicted on the top charge, Wilson faces 25…
Belmont Park gets $455 million loan
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) will be getting a $455 million loan to revitalize Belmont Park as part of the state’s new budget.President and CEO of the Long Island Association (LIA) Matt Choent says the loan will fund the construction of a new grandstand and clubhouse and will reestablish the Elmont racetrack as the…