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Tom Brady retires at 45, insisting this time it’s ‘for good’
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — This time, Tom Brady says he’s done for good. The seven-time Super Bowl winner with New England and Tampa Bay announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, exactly one year after first saying his playing days were over, by posting a brief video lasting just under one minute on social…
NY Governor vetoes changes to wrongful death law
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s governor has vetoed a bill that would have allowed wrongful death lawsuits to include claims for emotional damage, a change that could have led to much bigger payouts for fatal accidents and deadly medical errors. The bill, which had strong bipartisan support when it passed the Legislature last year,…
Bed Bath & Beyond to close 87 additional stores
Bed Bath & Beyond announced they will be closing 87 additional locations across 30 states. The company will also be closing all of its Harmon’s drug stores locations. Here on Long Island the Bed Bath & Beyond on Union Turnpike in New Hyde Park will be closing in addition to 6 Harmon locations across the…
Prosecutors file charges in set shooting by Alec Baldwin
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons specialist have been formally charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on a New Mexico movie set, according to court documents filed by prosecutors Tuesday. Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies filed the charging documents naming Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed,…
Santos steps down from House panels amid ethics issues
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. George Santos of New York told GOP colleagues Tuesday he is temporarily stepping down from his two congressional committees, a move that comes amid a host of ethics issues and a day after he met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Santos has faced numerous calls for his resignation and is…
Nassau Community College and Las Vegas Sands working on a partnership
Nassau Community College and Las Vegas Sands are working on a partnership regarding possible Uniondale casinoThe college would have a training center for workers at the casino and entertainment resort.In exchange, Las Vegas Sands would provide internships and possible job opportunities for students.It is still unknown if Las Vegas Sands will be awarded one of…
MTA says $600M shortfall may lead to fare increases and service cuts
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it is facing a $600 million budget shortfall this year.The transit agency says it needs help to avoid service cuts or fare increases.Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone addressed the MTA Board Monday saying service cuts could hurt economic growth on Long Island.Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to address the MTA’s…
President Biden to end COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden informed Congress on Monday that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared. The move to end the national emergency and public health emergency declarations would…
Islanders acquire Bo Horvat in trade with Canucks
(AP) It’s no secret the New York Islanders need more scoring if they hope to return to the playoffs. Bo knows a thing or two about that. The Islanders on Monday acquired center Bo Horvat from the Vancouver Canucks in the first blockbuster of NHL trade deadline season. The Islanders sent forward Anthony Beauvillier, top…
‘Laverne & Shirley’ actor Cindy Williams dies at 75
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cindy Williams, who was among the most recognizable stars in America in the 1970s and 80s for her role as Shirley opposite Penny Marshall’s Laverne on the beloved sitcom “Laverne & Shirley,” has died, her family said Monday. Williams died in Los Angeles at age 75 on Wednesday after a brief…
Super Bowl 57: Chiefs, Eagles meet for title in Arizona
(AP) Patrick Mahomes finally got the best of Joe Burrow. All he needed was a little shove. Harrison Butker made a 45-yard field goal with 3 seconds left — after Cincinnati’s Joseph Ossai was flagged for a 15-yard penalty for shoving Mahomes after he was out of bounds — and the Chiefs beat the Bengals…
New York should pay Cuomo’s legal fees in suit, judge rules
NEW YORK (AP) — New York state should pay former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s legal bills as he defends himself against a lawsuit accusing him of sexually harassing a state trooper, a judge ruled Friday. Cuomo, who resigned in 2021 amid sexual harassment allegations, filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Letitia James in August arguing she…