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Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning ‘Killing Me Softly’ singer with an intimate style, dies at 88
NEW YORK (AP) — Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style made her one of the top recordings artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after, died Monday. She was 88.She died at home surrounded by her family, publicist Elaine Schock said in a statement. Flack announced…
Ponquogue Bridge in Hampton Bays closed till further notice
The Ponquoge Bridge in Hampton Bays was suddenly closed to cars and pedestrians Friday after a Department of Transportation crew’s routine inspection found the concrete girders were deteriorating. there was no official word on when the Bridge will be open again, or what the timeline is for its repairs.
Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure but remains alert as prayers pour in
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday and blood tests showed early kidney failure but he remains alert, responsive and attended Mass, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia and a complex lung infection.In a late update, the Vatican said Francis hadn’t had any more respiratory crises since Saturday night…
OPTIMUM AND MSG NETWORKS AGREE ON CARRIAGE DEAL
NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MSG Networks and Optimum are pleased to announce they have reached an agreement for the relaunch of MSG Networks on Optimum video lineups.MSG Networks and Optimum would like to thank everyone for their patience as we partnered to reach this new agreement to benefit our fans and Optimum…
American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi lands safely in Rome after security concern
ROME (AP) — An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi, India, landed safely in Rome on Sunday afternoon after it was diverted due to a security concern, which later proved to be “non-credible,” the airline said.American Airlines said Flight 292 “was inspected by law enforcement” after landing at Leonardo da Vinci International…
Hochul says she made a case to Trump for NYC’s congestion pricing, yet predicts courts will decide
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she told President Donald Trump in a private meeting at the White House that congestion pricing tolls in New York City are necessary and working, yet the Democrat predicted the courts will likely decide the matter.Last week Trump withdrew federal support for the program, which…
Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as director of the FBI, moving to place him atop the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency despite doubts from Democrats about his qualifications and concerns he will do Donald Trump’s bidding and go after the Republican president’s adversaries.“I cannot imagine a…
Amazon MGM takes creative reins of James Bond, ending an era of family control of 007
NEW YORK (AP) — In a James Bond shakeup that stirred the film industry, Amazon MGM announced Thursday that the studio has taken the creative reins of the 007 franchise after decades of family control. Longtime Bond custodians Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said they would be stepping back.Amazon MGM Studios, Wilson and Broccoli…
More than 28,000 lost power after truck crash on East End
Nearly 30,000 people on LI’s North and South Forks lost power Thursday morning when a truck hit a large utility pole in Southold, causing the outages.PSEG Long Island was able to restore power for all customers later in the day.
New York governor won’t remove NYC mayor, for now, but plans to increase oversight of City Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. Kathy Hochul won’t immediately remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office, but will instead push for increased oversight of City Hall as he faces intense scrutiny over his bribery case and his relationship with the Trump administration.Hochul announced Thursday that she has, for now, decided against using her…
Yankees and manager Aaron Boone agree to 2-year contract extension through 2027 season
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees agreed Thursday to a two-year contract extension through the 2027 season.Boone is entering his eighth season as manager. The team had exercised his 2025 option in November.“No other place I want to be. No other team, organization, group of people that I want to…
Historic ocean liner departs Philadelphia on voyage to become the world’s largest artificial reef
By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI Associated PressThe historic, aging ocean liner that a Florida county plans to turn into the world’s largest artificial reef departed from south Philadelphia’s Delaware River waterfront on Wednesday, marking the opening segment of its final voyage.The SS United States, a 1,000-foot vessel that shattered the transatlantic speed record on its maiden voyage…