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Porch pirates stealing packages across Long Island
Nassau County Police say Porch pirates are responsible for a string of package thefts targeting residences on Long Island.The unidentified thieves were caught on camera taking FedEx packages from the front doors of multiple homes in Massapequa Park and Wantagh broad between Oct. 5 and Oct. 16.With the holiday season approaching, Nassau County Executive Bruce…
Polls open for Nassau, Suffolk general election
Today is Election Day polls will open from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. for elections for Suffolk County executive, Nassau and Suffolk County legislatures and several other town and city races across Long Island. To vote in-person on Election Day, you must be a registered voter and go to your designated polling site to cast…
Trump lashes out from the witness stand at judge, NY attorney general as he testifies in fraud trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump vigorously defended his wealth and business on Monday, tangling from the witness stand with the judge overseeing his civil fraud trial and denouncing as a “political witch hunt” a lawsuit accusing him of dramatically inflating his net worth. Trump’s long-awaited testimony about property valuations and financial statements…
Giants quarterback Daniel Jones out for the season with torn ACL in right knee
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is going to miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee, marking the second time in three years he’s been sidelined by an injury. Jones had an MRI on Monday and it showed the season-ending injury, coach Brian…
New York Mets hiring Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza as manager, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — David Stearns said the New York Mets would “cast a wide net” when searching for their next manager. He found what he was looking for a subway ride away. New York Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza is being hired as manager of the Mets, according to a person familiar with the…
Trump’s business and political ambitions poised to converge as he testifies in New York civil case
NEW YORK (AP) — When Donald Trump takes the stand Monday in a Manhattan courtroom to testify in his civil fraud trial, it will be an undeniable spectacle: A former president and the leading Republican presidential candidate defending himself against allegations that he dramatically inflated his net worth. The charges cut to the very heart…
Raiders roll past Giants 30-6
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Josh Jacobs rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns, rookie Aidan O’Connell passed for 209 yards and Antonio Pierce won in his debut as Las Vegas’ interim coach as the Raiders routed the New York Giants 30-6 on Sunday. Maxx Crosby had three of the Raiders’ eight sacks. Las Vegas held…
$1.3 billion in federal funding secured to repair the East River Tunnel
Sen. Charles Schumer says a total of $1.3 billion in federal funding has been secured to repair the East River train tunnel which corroded during Superstorm Sandy.The repairs are not expected to disrupt Long Island RR and Amtrak service. Without the federal funding Amtrak was going to have to close each track for two years…
Bellone says Harrison departure will not impact the Gilgo Beach homicides investigation
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone says the departure of police commissioner Rodney Harrison will not impact the Gilgo Beach homicides investigation.Harrison announced his resignation on Friday, Bellone said he will appoint an acting commissioner by mid-December when Harrison leaves. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Man accused of assaulting several police officers in Old Bethpage
Authorities say an Old Bethpage man is accused of assaulting several police officers while resisting arrest over the weekend.Police responded because the suspect was verbally threatening a 66-year-old woman at home in Old Bethpage.He violently resisted arrest and hurt two officers, they were sent to the hospital for treatment and are expected to be OK.
Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 victory over Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5
PHOENIX (AP) — Corey Seager took a mighty swing and barely connected, sending a squibber through an open area on the left side of the infield for his team’s first hit in the seventh inning. The Texas Rangers shortstop and World Series MVP provided plenty of power throughout a stellar October run. But it was…
House rejects effort to expel Rep. George Santos of New York
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. George Santos easily survived a vote Wednesday to expel him from the House as most Republicans opted to withhold punishment as both his criminal trial and a House Ethics Committee investigation proceed. The effort to kick Santos out of the House was led by his fellow New York Republicans, who are…