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Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, his lawyers said Thursday, making him the first former U.S. president to face a criminal charge and jolting his bid to retake the White House next year. The charges center on payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims…
Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, his lawyers said Thursday, making him the first former U.S. president to face a criminal charge and jolting his bid to retake the White House next year. The charges center on payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims…
LIPA approves new time-of-day plan
LIPA approved its time-of-day plan Wednesday, giving customers the option to switch from a flat rate to one that fluctuates depending on the time of day. The Peak hours, would be weekdays from 3-7pm and would be the highest rate. All other hours would be considered off-peak.LIPA says it will not start the program until…
3-time All-Star Daniel Murphy signs with Long Island Ducks
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — Former Met Daniel Murphy agreed Wednesday to a contract with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League. Murphy, who turns 38 on Saturday, last played in 2020, his second season with Colorado. He hit .236 with three homers and 16 RBIs. A three-time All-Star, Murphy has a .296…
Mets and Yanks start season
Yankees host the Giants in the season opener (AP) San Francisco Giants vs. New York Yankees New York; Thursday, 1:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Logan Webb (0-0); Yankees: Gerrit Cole (0-0) BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees host the San Francisco Giants in the season opener. New York had a 99-63 record overall and…
Senate votes to repeal Iraq War approval many see as mistake
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted Wednesday to repeal the resolution that gave a green light for the 2003 invasion of Iraq, a bipartisan effort to return a basic war power to Congress 20 years after an authorization many now view as a mistake. Iraqi deaths are estimated in the hundreds of thousands, and nearly…
Pope Francis hospitalized with respiratory infection
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory infection Wednesday after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days and will remain in the Rome hospital for several days of treatment, the Vatican said. The 86-year-old pope, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, doesn’t have COVID-19, spokesman Matteo Bruni…
Lawmakers proposing tax increase to fund sewers in Suffolk
A bipartisan coalition of state lawmakers, environmentalists, construction groups, and labor union representatives are proposing a ⅛ cent sales tax increase to fund the expansion of sewers in Suffolk County.Nearly 75% of Suffolk County homes rely on traditional septic systems or cesspools in the ground.If approved to go on the ballot, residents would vote on…
Long Island police increase school patrols
Police on Long Island increased patrols at schools Tuesday following the stabbing at Lindenhurst Middle School and the school shooting in Nashville on Monday.Nassau County police said all schools would be seeing increased patrols while Suffolk County police said there would be increased patrols at Lindenhurst Middle School.
Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles due to mirror issue
(AP) Honda is recalling more than 330,000 vehicles because heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, which could lead to the mirror glass falling out and increase the risk of a crash. Vehicles included in the recall are 2020-2022 Odyssey, 2020-2022 Passport, 2020-2021 Pilot and 2020-2021 Ridgeline. The National Highway Traffic…
AP sources: Judge rules Pence must testify before grand jury
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that former Vice President Mike Pence will have to testify before a grand jury in the Justice Department’s investigation into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election. That’s according to two people familiar with the decision, who…
Student stabbed at Lindenhurst Middle School
Suffolk police say a 12-year-old male student stabbed a 13-year-old male student at Lindenhurst Middle School Monday afternoon. The injured student was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital, where police said he is in critical but stable condition. The student accused in the stabbing was taken to Suffolk’s 1st Precinct to be questioned by detectives.…