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Debt ceiling talks to resume as Biden, McCarthy prepare to meet Monday to resolve standoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — Debt ceiling talks were set to resume Sunday evening as Washington races to strike a budget compromise along with a deal to raise the nation’s borrowing limit and avert an economy-wrecking federal default. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke by phone Sunday while the president was returning home on…
Jim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87
CLEVELAND (AP) — Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown, an unstoppable running back who retired at the peak of his brilliant career to become an actor as well as a prominent civil rights advocate during the 1960s, has died. He was 87. A spokeswoman for Brown’s family said he passed away peacefully in his…
Hicksville accused of stealing COVID relief funds
The Nassau County DA says a Hicksville couple stole more than $12,000 in COVID relief fundsThe suspects submitted fraudulent paperwork to the Town of Oyster Bay’s COVID Emergency Rental Assistance Program.They couple were charged with grand larceny and face up to seven years in prison.
Breeze Airways New Non-Stop Destinations at ISP
May 18th, 2023 – Long Island MacArthur Airport today celebrated all eight Breeze Airways’ destinations from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) with an inaugural “Feel the Summer Breeze” sendoff for customers flying to Richmond, VA. The airport and airline marked the event with a water curtain salute from the Airport Fire Rescue Team. “We are delighted…
Human error list all voters as Democrat
Due to a human error at a printing company, many voters in Nassau County got their voter ID cards in the mail this week with all the cards say voters are registered as Democrats, even if they are registered as a Republican, independent or members of another political party.Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says the…
Car rushes Vatican gate, is fired on by gendarmes; driver apprehended after reaching courtyard
ROME (AP) — A car driven by someone with apparent psychiatric problems rushed through a Vatican gate Thursday evening and sped past Swiss Guards into a palace courtyard before the driver was apprehended by police, the Holy See said. Vatican gendarmes fired a shot at the speeding car’s front tires after it rushed the gate,…
Effort to expel Santos falters as Republicans vote to send measure to Ethics Committee
WASHINGTON (AP) — A resolution to expel Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., from Congress was referred to the House Ethics Committee on Wednesday as Republicans successfully sidestepped an effort to force them into a vote that could have narrowed their already slim four-seat majority. The House voted along party lines, 221-204, to refer the matter to…
Hochul announces funding for animal shelters across the state
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced nearly $7.6 million will be provided to 21 animal shelters and humane societies across the state. The funding will support construction, renovation, and expansion projects that will enhance animal care and health and help ensure adoptions for New York’s dogs and cats.On Long Island shelters in Oyster Bay, North Hempstead,…
Bellone says there are no plans for migrants to be bused to Suffolk
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone told News 12 yesterday that he does not know of any plans to bus migrants in New York City out to Suffolk County, Adding that if that were to happen the county would need to handle it in a “responsible and humane way.” So far, New York City officials say…
Man who killed 8 in NYC terrorist attack gets 10 life sentences plus 260 years
NEW YORK (AP) — An unrepentant and defiant Islamic extremist received 10 life sentences and another 260 years in prison on Wednesday for killing eight people with a truck on a bike path in Manhattan on Halloween in 2017, as a judge decried his “callous and cowardly” crimes. “The conduct in this case is among…
Prince Harry and Meghan made getaway in NYC taxi after being trailed by paparazzi
NEW YORK (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, were trailed in their car by photographers as they left a New York City charity event Tuesday night, briefly taking refuge at a police station before being whisked away in a yellow taxicab. The pursuit and media frenzy evoked memories of the 1997 car chase…
Hochul announces increased surveillance for sharks this summer
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday increased surveillance for sharks along Long Island state park beaches this summer.This includes 10 new drones, along with increased watercraft and helicopter monitoring.Twelve new staff members will be trained for the efforts by the Fourth of July weekend. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)