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Steve Bannon ordered to pay nearly $500K in unpaid legal bills
NEW YORK (AP) — Steve Bannon must pay nearly $500,000 in outstanding legal fees to his former attorneys, a New York judge ruled. Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump and far-right strategist, was sued earlier this year for allegedly stiffing the Manhattan law firm that has defended him against a cascade of…
Steve Bannon ordered to pay nearly $500K in unpaid legal bills
NEW YORK (AP) — Steve Bannon must pay nearly $500,000 in outstanding legal fees to his former attorneys, a New York judge ruled. Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump and far-right strategist, was sued earlier this year for allegedly stiffing the Manhattan law firm that has defended him against a cascade of…
Powerball jackpot reaches $875 million after no winner Wednesday
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $875 million after no one matched all six numbers drawn Wednesday night. The winning numbers were 23, 35, 45, 66, 67 and 20. Although no one won the jackpot, two tickets in Florida and Indiana matched five numbers to win $1 million…
West Babylon man arrested in Las Vegas for danced naked on poker table
A West Babylon man was arrested in Las Vegas for getting into a fight and then dancing naked on a poker table. The Suspect got into a fight with another man at the Flamingo Hotel Sunday night. Bystanders provided a video to police showing others attempted to stop the fight. The suspect then ran…
Air quality health advisory today for Long Island
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced An air quality health advisory has been issued for Long Island today due to high ozone levels.The advisory will also effect the New York metropolitan area. Ozone levels are most likely to be elevated after noon through early evening.Residents, especially young children, seniors, and those with…
Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel meets requirements for a preliminary hearing to expand
The Islandia Village Board says Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel has met the requirements for a preliminary hearing to expand.No date has been announced for the hearing.Suffolk County Off Track Betting’s $200 million plan would double the casino size and add a 110,000 square-foot building. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten released from prison a half-century after grisly killings
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten, a former homecoming princess who at 19 helped carry out the shocking killings of a wealthy Los Angeles couple at the direction of the violent and manipulative cult leader, walked out of a California prison Tuesday after serving more than 50 years of a life…
Santos criticized for comparing himself to Rosa Parks
Congressman George Santos is being criticized for comparing himself to civil rights Icon Rosa Parks on a Podcast. Santos said “Rosa Parks didn’t sit in the back, and neither am I gonna sit in the back,” Rhea McCauley the niece of Rosa Parks felt it was totally inappropriate for Santos to compare himself to her…
Vladimir Guerrero joins Vladimir Sr. as first father-son Home Run Derby winners
SEATTLE (AP) — Of course a Junior had to do something special in Seattle. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night, matching Vladimir Sr.’s 2007 title to become the first father-son duo to accomplish the feat. As far as who might win a head-to-head swing-off, well, that depends. “It’s kind…
Repairs underway on damaged sewer line
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman say repairs are underway on the damaged sewer line in Baldwin that caused part of Grand Avenue to collapse and sent sewage water spilling into backyards and a nearby creek.Work had been delayed because Nassau County was waiting on a part to be delivered.Blakeman says work is expected to continue…
First mosquito of season test positive for West Nile virus
The Suffolk health commissioner announced the first mosquito sample from the county to test positive for West Nile virus this season.The sample was collected on June 27 from West Babylon. Suffolk County is preparing for its first mosquito spraying of the season this week.
Department of City Planning recommends extending Madison Square Garden permit
The New York City Department of City Planning has recommended extending Madison Square Garden’s special permit to operate the arena above Penn Station for another 10 years, on the condition the Garden commits to major public realm improvements. The proposal will come to a vote by the City Planning Commission this week on whether to…