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Daniel Penny pleads not guilty to revised charges in chokehold death of Jordan Neely on NYC subway
NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. Marine veteran who placed a homeless man in a fatal chokehold aboard a New York City subway train last month pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to revised charges. Daniel Penny, 24, pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the May 1 death of Jordan Neely,…
Grand jury charges to be unsealed at Wednesday arraignment for chokehold case
The grand jury charges against Daniel Penny will be unsealed today at his arraignment.He is accused in the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely in May.Penny had initially been charged with manslaughter in the second degree, which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison, but a grand jury’s approval of charges is needed…
Was your flight canceled amid bad weather? What you need to know about rebooking, refunds and more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amid peak summer travel, thousands of air travelers faced flight cancellations and delays this weekend and Monday as thunderstorms rolled in across the U.S. East Coast and Midwest. In addition to bad weather, a technology failing also contributed to to airline disruptions. The Federal Aviation Administration briefly paused operations at Washington, D.C.-area…
Canadian wildfires are causing unhealthy air quality again in Chicago and other parts of the US
CHICAGO (AP) — Drifting smoke from the ongoing wildfires across Canada is creating curtains of haze and raising air quality concerns throughout the Great Lakes region, and in parts of the central and eastern United States. In Minnesota, a record 23rd air quality alert was issued Tuesday through late Wednesday night across much of the…
Ryan Seacrest will host ‘Wheel of Fortune’ after Pat Sajak retires next year
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The category? “Proper Name.” The answer? Ryan Seacrest, who will become the new “Wheel of Fortune” host after Pat Sajak’s retirement next year. Seacrest and Sony Pictures Television announced Tuesday that Seacrest has signed a multiyear deal to host the long-running game show starting with Season 42. Sajak recently announced the…
Record number of travelers expected for July 4 holiday weekend
A record number of travelers are expected on the roads and in the skies for the July 4 holiday weekend according to the AAA. More than 50 million vacationers nationwide are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home, that’s 3.7 percent higher than last year. 4.17 million Americans will fly to their destinations.…
Biden calls mutiny a ‘struggle within the Russian system’ and says US and NATO played no part
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden declared Monday that the United States and NATO played no part in the Wagner mercenary group’s short-lived insurrection in Russia, calling the uprising and the longer-term challenges it poses for President Vladimir Putin’s power “a struggle within the Russian system.” Biden and U.S. allies supporting Ukraine in its fight…
Singh pleads not guilty to drunk driving charges
Amandeep Singh who is accused of driving drunk and killing two Roslyn teens in a wrong-way crash in May was arraigned Monday on a 15-count indictment. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. Officials say 34-year-old Singh was driving on the wrong side and had a blood-alcohol level more than twice the legal limit.His attorney…
Congestion Pricing Plan in New York City Clears Final Federal Hurdle
The plan to charge motorists driving into midtown Manhattan has received final federal approval.Governor Hochul says congestion pricing will reduce traffic, improve air quality and provide critical resources to the MTA.Drivers may begin paying the new charge as soon as April 2024. E-ZPass motorists driving south of 60th Street may pay as much as $23…
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ slings back into box office top spot while ‘The Flash’ drops
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” slung its webs back atop the box office ranks while “The Flash” saw a drop faster than the film’s speedy character. The Spidey animated sequel — starring Shameik Moore as the teenage webslinger Miles Morales — reclaimed the No. 1 spot in its fourth week in North…
Teenager injured in Point Lookout Jet Ski crash
A teenager was hospitalized following a Jet Ski accident Sunday afternoon in Point Lookout.Nassau police say two teenagers were riding Jet Skis in the Jones Inlet when they crashed into each otherThe 16-year-old suffered a compound leg fracture. A Nassau police helicopter transported him to the hospital, where he is currently in stable condition.The other…
US Coast Guard will lead investigation of Titan implosion with help from Canada, France, UK
(AP) The U.S. Coast Guard said Sunday it is leading an investigation into the loss of the Titan submersible that was carrying five people to the Titanic, to determine what caused it to implode. Capt. Jason Neubauer, chief investigator, said the salvage operations are ongoing, and they have mapped the accident site. He did not…