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Suffolk County police announce new hotline in partnership with LGBT Network
The Suffolk County police department is partnering with the LGBT Network for a new hotline to target hate crimes.The hotline opens Wednesday for National Coming Out Day.The goal is to give Long Islanders and New York City residents an outlet for unreported crimes involving the community.The Number is 888-LGBT-HLP (888-542-8457) (AP Photo/Julia Weeks, File)
Rep. Santos faces new charges he stole donor IDs, made unauthorized charges to their credit cards
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Rep. George Santos stole the identities of donors to his campaign and then used their credit cards to ring up tens of thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges, according to a new indictment filed Tuesday. He then wired some of the money to his own personal bank account, prosecutors said,…
Tom Suozzi fills to run for Congress in 2024
Tom Suozzi announced Tuesday that he is filing a committee to run for Congress in November 2024.Suozzi is looking to take back New York’s 3rd Congressional District seat from Rep. George Santos.Suozzi said that he will have a formal campaign kickoff after the local elections in November.
Powerball jackpot up to $1.73 billion as lottery losing streak continues
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.73 billion after no one matched the game’s six numbers Monday and won the giant prize. The winning numbers announced were: 16, 34, 46, 55, 67 and the Powerball 14. There has been no winner for 35 consecutive drawings, since the last time…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Run for President as an Independent, Drop Democratic Primary Bid
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Longtime environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday he will run for president as an independent and drop his Democratic primary bid, adding a wrinkle to a 2024 race heading toward a likely rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Kennedy, a member of one…
New York colleges waive application fees for month of October
In honor of New York State Application Month, state colleges and universities have joined together to waive application fees for students. All 64 SUNY schools will waive fees from Oct. 16 through Oct. 29. New York State residents who are applying as freshmen can apply to all 25 CUNY schools for free between Oct. 16…
Blakeman announced rally at Eisenhower Park in support of Israel
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced there will be a rally and supply drive Tuesday at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater at Eisenhower Park in support of Israel. The county will be collecting supplies for donation to aid the people in Israel affected by the recent attack. Supplies need include Sleeping Bags, Batteries, Power Banks…
Smithtown bus driver won’t be charged
Police say the bus driver for Smithtown high school west who was dismissed for drinking alcohol on route won’t be charged.She says she inadvertently grabbed what turned out to be a White Claw alcoholic seltzer earlier in the day thinking it was a regular seltzer. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)
Powerball jackpot up to $1.55 billion as lottery losing streak continues
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.55 billion after no one matched the game’s six numbers Saturday and won the giant prize. The numbers drawn Saturday night were: 47, 54, 57, 60, 65 and red Powerball 19. The $1.55 billion prize is for a sole winner who is paid…
Governor increases security in Jewish communities and places of worship
After the Hamas terror attack on Israel, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that New York will have an increase police presence near Jewish communities and places of worship.The governor also said that her office is in close communication with Jewish leaders and the FBI. So far, she said, there are no threats to New York at…
Daniel Jones knocked out of Giants’ loss at Miami, adding to New York’s season-opening woes
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Daniel Jones walked off the field early in the fourth quarter, knowing his day over after he had been quickly diagnosed with a neck injury. For the New York Giants, the start to this season has been terrible. Sunday, it got worse. And now all eyes turn to Monday, with…
Billy Eppler resigns as Mets GM, and is under investigation by MLB, according to AP source
NEW YORK (AP) — Billy Eppler resigned as New York Mets general manager Thursday, and a person familiar with the probe said he is under investigation by Major League Baseball. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the investigation. The person did not disclose…