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Police officers assisted with a baby delivery in a car in Uniondale
Nassau County police officers assisted with a baby delivery in a car in Uniondale on Tuesday morning.At 8:40 a.m., police responded to a call of a women going into labor. They found a pregnant woman seated in the front seat of a passenger vehicle actively in labor.The Officers were assisted by two Nassau County Police…
Service interruption impacts Jake’s 58 Casino
Jake’s 58 casino was affected by a statewide service interruption early Tuesday morning closing the casino for the day, according to Phil Boyle, president & CEO for Suffolk OTB, which operates the casino.The Casino says there is no indication at all that Jake’s 58 experienced a cyberattack.
Prosecutors seeking to recharge Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting on set of Western movie “Rust”
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Special prosecutors are seeking to recharge actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie in 2021, describing Tuesday their preparations to present new information to a grand jury. New Mexico-based prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis said they’ll present their case…
Prosecutors seeking to recharge Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting on set of Western movie “Rust”
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Special prosecutors are seeking to recharge actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie in 2021, describing Tuesday their preparations to present new information to a grand jury. New Mexico-based prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis said they’ll present their case…
New Yorkers can now purchase alcoholic beverages earlier on Sundays
Gov. Hochul approved the new law allowing liquor stores to open at 10 a.m. on Sunday instead of noon.The move will also allow retailers to sell beer before 8 a.m.Gov. Hochul says the new legislation will help to modernize laws governing the sales of alcoholic beverages in New York.The changes take effect immediately. (AP Photo/Michael…
Detectives join task force as probe seeks links between Rex Heuermann, unsolved cases
Two more detectives have been added to the Suffolk Police Department’s Gilgo Beach Task Force as investigators look to see if the deaths of more victims are connected to suspect Rex Heuermann. Suffolk Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison said he is adding the pair of investigators to look into the backgrounds of two women whose remains…
Major US pharmacy chain Rite Aid files for bankruptcy
(AP) Major U.S. pharmacy chain Rite Aid said Sunday that it has filed for bankruptcy and obtained $3.45 billion in fresh financing as it carries out a restructuring plan while coping with falling sales and opioid-related lawsuits.In 2022, Rite Aid settled for up to $30 million to resolve lawsuits alleging pharmacies contributed to an oversupply…
Rep. D’Esposito introduces resolution to expel Rep. Santos
New York House Republicans introduced a resolution Wednesday to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress.Santos was indicted this week on federal charges accusing him of stealing thousands from his own campaign donors.The legislation to expel Santos was introduced by Rep. Anthony D’Esposito and backed by Rep. Nick LaLota and other Republicans from New York’s congressional…
Man fatally shot by Suffolk police after confronting two officers with swords
A man was fatally shot by a Suffolk police officer on Tuesday night after police said he confronted two officers with swords.Police responded to the scene when a neighbor reported a man acting violent in a home in East Northport. When officers arrived, 54-year-old Alan Weber refused to come outside and was screaming and breaking…
Rangers Start season in Buffalo, Islanders season starts on Saturday
The New York Rangers will be in Buffalo Thursday night to play the Sabres to start their season. New York had a 47-22-13 last season and lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Devils. The Islanders start their season on Saturday at the UBS arena vs Buffalo. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Scalise is the GOP’s pick to be the House speaker but he faces an uncertain path. What happens next?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Now that House Republicans have chosen Majority Leader Steve Scalise as their nominee for speaker, the race is on to secure the 217 votes he will need on the House floor to win the gavel and officially take the place of the ousted Kevin McCarthy. The GOP conference picked Scalise as their…
Biden condemns Hamas for ‘unadulterated evil’ attack on Israel, vows US resolve in backing Israel
(AP) President Joe Biden on Tuesday condemned the militant group Hamas for “sheer evil” for its shocking multipronged attack on Israel launched from the Gaza Strip that has killed hundreds of civilians, including at least 14 American citizens.Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke by phone earlier on Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…