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Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards accuser $5M
NEW YORK (AP) — A jury found Donald Trump liable Tuesday for sexually abusing advice columnist E. Jean Carroll in 1996, awarding her $5 million in a judgment that could haunt the former president as he campaigns to regain the White House. The verdict was split: Jurors rejected Carroll’s claim that she was raped, finding…
Nassau Legislature Rules Committee approves lease transfer of Nassau Coliseum
The Nassau Legislature Rules Committee has approved the lease transfer of Nassau Coliseum to Las Vegas Sands.The vote happened following a public hearing that went on for six hours.Las Vegas Sands is hoping to build a $4 billion resort at the site of the Nassau Coliseum. They still needed to receive one of three downstate…
Search for missing boater suspended
The Coast Guard has suspended the search for the missing boater in the Great South Bay off of Babylon last night. The Coast Guard searched for 34 hours and covered approximately 1,000 nautical miles, but there was no sign of the boater. A statement from the Coast Guard said in part, “Weather and marine conditions…
Heat take 3-1 lead, hold off Knicks 109-101 for Game 4 win
MIAMI (AP) — The lead was shaky at times. The shooting went cold. The building got tense. There were moments when the Miami Heat looked like they were about to get themselves into trouble. And they found a way — again. The unpredictable ride of the eighth-seeded Heat continues, with Miami on the brink of…
Search continues for missing boater
Suffolk police along with The U.S. Coast Guard and local fire departments began are searching for a boater who went missing Sunday evening in the off Babylon. The 28-year-old Massapequa man is said to have been alone on a 22-foot speedboat, when he fell into the water a little after 4:30 p.m.
Runners take part in Long Island Marathon
Hundreds of runners take part in Long Island Marathon at Eisenhower Park yesterday morning Westhampton’s Jordan Daniel took first place for men finishing the marathon in roughly 2 hours and 21 minutes. Westchester County native Jennifer Zopp came in first place for women. She ran the race in 3 hours 9 minutes and 33 seconds.…
Rangers, coach Gerard Gallant part ways after 1st-round exit
(AP) The New York Rangers and coach Gerard Gallant are parting ways after losing in the first round of the NHL playoffs. The Rangers announced the change, which they called mutual, on Saturday — less than a week after a seven-game series loss to the rival New Jersey Devils. “I have a ton of respect…
The Jovia Long Island Marathon is this weekend
The Jovia Long Island Marathon Festival of EventsMay 5th, 6th & 7th 2023.East Meadow, NY 11554 FAQRACE DETAILS / STARTWhat time does my race start?The 5k starts at 8:00 pm, Friday, May 5th.The 10k starts at 08:00 am, Saturday, May 6th.The 1k starts at 11:00 am, Saturday, May 6th.The 13.1 & 26.2 mile start at…
Two deadly accidents on Long Island just hours apart
A mother and her infant daughter were killed when the car they were in collided with a mini school bus in Yaphank on Thursday morning, police said.The two occupants of the minibus were moved to a hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.There is no word on what caused the crash.The deadly collision came just hours…
UK readies for King Charles III’s coronation
LONDON (AP) — The crown has been resized. The troops are prepared for the biggest military procession in 70 years. The Gold State Coach is ready to roll. Now it’s time for the show. King Charles III will be crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey in an event full of all the pageantry Britain can muster.…
Jury finds Ed Sheeran didn’t copy Marvin Gaye classic
NEW YORK (AP) — British singer Ed Sheeran didn’t steal key components of Marvin Gaye’s classic 1970s tune “Let’s Get It On” to create his hit song “Thinking Out Loud,” a jury said with a trial verdict Thursday, prompting Sheeran to joke later that he won’t have to follow through on his threat to quit…
Suffolk county buying new police helicopter
Suffolk is buying a new $13M police helicopter.The Suffolk County Legislator approved borrowing $7.5 million for a twin-engine medevac helicopter that will replace an 18-year-old, single-engine helicopter. The new one will join three others in the department’s fleet.An additional $5 million was set aside in 2021 for the purchase, and $600,000 will come from trading…