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David Crosby, rock star and CSNY co-founder, dies
(AP) David Crosby, the brash rock musician who evolved from a baby-faced harmony singer with the Byrds to a mustachioed hippie superstar and an ongoing troubadour in Crosby, Stills, Nash & (sometimes) Young, has died at 81, several media outlets reported Thursday. The New York Times reported, based on a text message from Crosby’s sister…
Barkley knows postseason runs will help cement Giants legacy
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Saquon Barkley recently did some research, studying the NFL record book as if he were preparing for a game. The New York Giants running back was curious as to what some of the greatest players at his position accomplished in the playoffs. He sat wide-eyed as names such as Emmitt…
Records show Santos’ mother was not in US during 9/11 attack despite congressman’s claims
George Santos appears to have been caught in another lie Santos had claimed that his mother was a survivor of 9/11. The Republican’s campaign website says his mother “survived the events on September 11, but she passed away a few years later when she lost her battle to cancer.” Immigration records, however, shows that Santos’…
Alec Baldwin to be charged with manslaughter in set shooting
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons specialist will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on a New Mexico movie set, prosecutors announced Thursday, citing a “criminal disregard for safety.” Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies issued a statement announcing the charges against Baldwin and…
Bruins beat Islanders 4-1
NEW YORK (AP) — Defensemen Charlie McAvoy and Derek Forbort scored in the second period, and the Boston Bruins beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Wednesday night. Brad Marchand and Trent Frederic also scored for Boston, and Charlie Coyle had two assists. Linus Ullmark had 25 saves in his 100th career win, improving to…
Former roommate say Santos used fake names when seeking donations
A man who says he was once roommates with George Santos says the Republican congressman used fake last names when soliciting donations for a pet charity and while seeking donations from the Jewish community in a interview on CNNThis comes a day after a report from Patch.com that thoroughly detailing an allegation that Santos –…
Hochul’s pick for NY top judge rejected by legislative panel
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s nominee to lead the state’s highest court was rejected by a state Senate panel Wednesday, dealing the governor a high-profile setback after weeks of criticism from progressive activists and union officials about the judge’s record. Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee voted not to forward Hector…
Party City, amid rising prices, seeks bankruptcy protection
NEW YORK (AP) — Party City has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with rising prices and a pullback in customer spending. The company, based in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, said that its franchise stores, subsidiaries outside of the U.S. and its foil balloons Anagram business are not part of the restructuring and…
Party City, amid rising prices, seeks bankruptcy protection
NEW YORK (AP) — Party City has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with rising prices and a pullback in customer spending. The company, based in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, said that its franchise stores, subsidiaries outside of the U.S. and its foil balloons Anagram business are not part of the restructuring and…
Spurs top Nets
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson had a career-high 36 points and 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs snapped a five-game skid with a 106-98 win over the injury slowed Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night. “A ton of energy, a ton of confidence, that’s who Keldon is,” San Antonio rookie forward Jeremy Sochan said.…
Nassau Legislature battle over redistricting maps
The Nassau Legislature has given preliminary approval to two redistricting maps – one from Democrat and one from Republican. The Republican-controlled legislature must approve a final map by March. The next hearing date has not been announced.
Injured crossing guard released from hospital
Carlos Vazquez the Glen Cove crossing guard who was hit by a car while on the job back in October is now home. Vazquez was discharged from Glen Cove Hospital on Tuesday. Doctors say he suffered a traumatic brain injury, went into cardiac arrest twice, was intubated and in critical condition for three weeks. Upon…