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Rodgers hopes to help Jets add to ‘lonely’ Super Bowl trophy
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers watched old Super Bowl highlights on VHS tapes as a kid, dreaming about someday starring in his own. He heard all about Joe Namath’s famous guarantee and saw the footage of the New York Jets shocking the football world by beating the Baltimore Colts in 1969. “It’s been…
Disney sues DeSantis, calling park takeover ‘retaliation’
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Disney sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday over the Republican’s takeover of its theme park district, alleging the governor waged a “targeted campaign of government retaliation” after the company opposed a law critics call “Don’t Say Gay.” The lawsuit was filed in Tallahassee minutes after a Disney World oversight board…
Medford woman who had driver’s license suspended 65 times is arrested
Suffolk County Police Arrested A 23-year-old Long Island woman from Medford Tuesday morning for driving with 65 license suspensions.The suspect was taken into custody after police stopped her on Sunrise Highway in Patchogue shortly after 2 a.m. for speeding.She was charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree and was also…
NY lawmakers near deal on budget
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul told reporters at the state Capitol on Tuesday that she expected the states budget negotiations to wrap up soon. It was due April 1.“Its been a long process,” she said. “I do see a path to ramp up the state budget, perhaps as early as the…
Harry Belafonte, activist and entertainer, dies at 96
NEW YORK (AP) — Harry Belafonte, the civil rights and entertainment giant who began as a groundbreaking actor and singer and became an activist, humanitarian and conscience of the world, has died. He was 96. Belafonte died Tuesday of congestive heart failure at his New York home, his wife Pamela by his side, said publicist…
President Joe Biden announces 2024 reelection bid
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to “finish the job” he began when he was sworn in to office and to set aside their concerns about extending the run of America’s oldest president for another four…
Former bouncer of Holbrook bar found guilty of manslaughter
David Cruz The former bouncer at Tailgaters Sports Bar in Holbrook bar has been found guilty of manslaughter for fatally beating a man last August. The Suffolk District Attorney says Cruz faces up to 25 years in prison and is due back in court next month.
AP source: Jets agree on deal to acquire Aaron Rodgers
(AP) After six weeks of waiting, Aaron Rodgers is leaving behind his brilliant legacy in Green Bay and heading to the bright lights — and massive expectations — of the Big Apple. The New York Jets agreed on a deal Monday to acquire the four-time NFL MVP from the Packers, according to a person with…
Tucker Carlson, Fox News’ most popular host, out at network
NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News on Monday ousted prime-time host Tucker Carlson, whose stew of grievances and political theories about Russia and the Jan. 6 insurrection had grown to define the network in recent years and influence GOP politics. Fox said that the network and Carlson had “agreed to part ways” but it offered…
Dancing With the Stars judge Len Goodman dies at 78
LONDON (AP) — Len Goodman, a long-serving judge on “Dancing with the Stars” and “Strictly Come Dancing” who helped revive interest in ballroom dancing on both sides of the Atlantic, has died, his agent said Monday. He was 78. Agent Jackie Gill said Goodman “passed away peacefully.” He had been diagnosed with bone cancer. A…
Biden expected to announce reelection campaign this week
Source say President Biden is expected to formally announce his 2024 reelection campaign this week, possibly tomorrow.April 25 is four years to the day since Biden entered the 2020 race. The upcoming announcement is expected to be in the form of a video released to supporters.Biden has repeatedly said he intends to run for a…
Brunson, Barrett lead Knicks over Cavs 102-93 for 3-1 lead
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 29 points, RJ Barrett had 26 and the New York Knicks took a 3-1 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their first-round series with a 102-93 victory on Sunday. Josh Hart moved into the starting lineup and added 19 points and seven rebounds for the fifth-seeded Knicks, who…