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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…
Powerball jackpot up to $1.4 billion after no one matches all the numbers and hits it rich
PINEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.4 billion after no players matched all six numbers and hit it rich Wednesday night. The winning numbers announced were: 9, 35, 54, 63, 64 and the Powerball 1. Players will next have a shot at the Powerball jackpot Saturday night in hopes of…
Breeze Airways expands service at MacArthur Airport
Breeze Airways announced that it will be adding a destination to its service through Long Island MacArthur Airport. Nonstop service flight from Islip to Vero Beach, Florida, will start on Thursday, Dec. 21,The new route will be seasonal and will operate twice weekly through the winter until April 28, 2024.This is the first time Vero…
US Rep. George Santos’ former campaign treasurer pleads guilty to a conspiracy charge
NEW YORK (AP) — The ex-campaign treasurer for U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiring to defraud the U.S. government and implicated the indicted New York Republican in court with submitting bogus campaign finance reports. Nancy Marks, who was a close aide to Santos during his two congressional bids, entered the plea at…
Blakeman sues Elmont building owners
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has filed a lawsuit against the company that owns the Elmont building where hundreds of seniors were evacuated from due to Friday’s flooding. He says he is suing the company because it refused multiple requests from the county to make necessary repairs. Residents of the building say they have had…