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1st Black chief judge for New York state confirmed
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s Senate confirmed Rowan Wilson as the state’s first Black chief judge Tuesday, two months after lawmakers dealt Gov. Kathy Hochul a political defeat by rejecting her initial nominee for the top court post. Wilson has been an associate judge of the Court of Appeals, New York’s highest court, since…
Biden signs executive order to improve access to child care
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday that contains more than 50 directives to increase access to child care and improve the work life of caregivers. But the directives would be funded out of existing commitments, possibly including last year’s laws financing infrastructure projects and building computer chip plants. That…
NY Board of Regents bans Native American mascots at schools
The state’s Board of Regents unanimously voted on Tuesday to ban Native American mascots, team names and logos from all public schools. The move means districts across the state and on Long Island have until June 2025 to make the changes. Schools that fail to comply with the rule could lose state funding, and officials…
Breeze Airways adding more flights from MacArthur airport
Breeze Airways announced yesterday it is adding two new destinations from Long Island MacArthur Airport.Breeze will add nonstop flights to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, on June 29, and Portland, Maine, on June 28.In May, Breeze is adding trips to Richmond, Virginia and Pittsburgh.
Hurricanes hold on to beat Islanders to open NHL playoffs
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Antti Raanta felt ready when he got the start in net. And the Carolina Hurricanes played the kind of defense in front of him — especially on the penalty kill — that secured an early lead in their first-round playoff series with the New York Islanders. Sebastian Aho and Stefan Noesen…
Speed cameras are being added to roadwork zones
Speed cameras are being set up in active construction zones across Long Island in an effort to keep workers safe.New York launched the Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement pilot program on Monday to crack down on people speeding in work zones. The Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement program is a result of legislation signed into…
Rep. George Santos announces reelection bid
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican whose lies about his background and wealth helped propel him into office, announced Monday that he’s running for reelection. More than perhaps any incumbent, Santos enters the race as an underdog — abandoned by many fellow Republicans while facing investigations over a myriad…
Rep. George Santos announces reelection bid
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican whose lies about his background and wealth helped propel him into office, announced Monday that he’s running for reelection. More than perhaps any incumbent, Santos enters the race as an underdog — abandoned by many fellow Republicans while facing investigations over a myriad…
David’s Bridal files for bankruptcy, but your order is safe
CONSHOKOCKEN, Pa. (AP) — David’s Bridal has filed for bankruptcy protection, the second time for the chain in the past five years. The announcement Monday arrives days after the company, one of the largest sellers of wedding gowns and formal wear, said it could eliminate more than 9,200 jobs across the United States. Based in…
Driver accused of hitting Suffolk police officer with car arrested after 5-week manhunt
20 year old Christian Castillo of Ronkonkoma was arrested Saturday night for allegedly ramming into an officer, and two police cruisers on March 9, when an officer in an unmarked vehicle tried to pull Castillo over as part of an investigation in North Lindenhurst.The incident left the injured officer with a concussion and a broken…
The deadline to file taxes is Tuesday
NEW YORK (AP) — The deadline to file your taxes is Tuesday, which is just around the corner. Filing U.S. tax returns — especially for the first time — can seem like a daunting task, but there are steps you can take to make it less stressful. Whether you do your taxes yourself, go to…
Hurricanes and Islanders square off to open the NHL Playoffs
(AP) New York Islanders (42-31-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (52-21-9, first in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Hurricanes host series opener BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes host the New York Islanders to open the Eastern Conference first round. The teams meet Friday…