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Decades later, ‘Torso Killer’ charged in killing at Long Island mall
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — More than five decades after Diane Cusick’s lifeless body was discovered in the parking lot of a mall on New York’s Long Island, authorities have linked her death to the so-called “Torso Killer.” The suspect, Richard Cottingham, is believed to be one of America’s most prolific serial killers. He was arraigned…
Broadway going “mask optional” July 1st
East Farmingdale, NY- Starting on July 1st, mask wearing will become optional for Broadway theaters. The Broadway League announced the mask mandate would end on June 30th and would be reviewed on a month to month basis. The decision for August will be made in the middle of July. By Brett Levine Photo: (Photo by…
Stonewall visitor center will be dedicated to LGBTQ history
NEW YORK (AP) — A visitor center dedicated to telling the story of the LGBTQ rights movement will open next to the Stonewall Inn. The groundbreaking for the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center in New York City’s Greenwich Village neighborhood will take place Friday. The center is expected to open in 2024. The visitor center…
Where to find COVID-19 vaccines for kids under age 5 on Long Island
East Farmingdale, NY- COVID 19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months old were approved by the CDC over the weekend but getting an appointment for one hasn’t been so easy. According to vaccines dot gov, the only pharmacy that has the vaccine on Long Island, is Ezra Pharmacy in Cedarhurst. Allied Physicians Group,…
Westminster dog show gets 4 finalists, and one has NFL ties
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — A bloodhound, a French bulldog, a German shepherd and a Maltese have been chosen to advance to the final round of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. Trumpet the bloodhound, Hollywood the Maltese, Winston the French bulldog and River the German shepherd were selected Tuesday night. One of Winston’s owners is…
Senators reach bipartisan compromise on gun violence bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate bargainers have reached agreement on a bipartisan gun violence bill. That potentially tees up congressional passage this week on an incremental but notable package that would stand as Congress’s response to mass shootings in Texas and New York that shook the nation. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., predicted Senate approval…
Biden to call for 3-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is preparing to call on Congress to suspend the federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months. It’s meant to ease financial pressures at the pump and reveals the political toxicity of high gas prices in an election year. Administration officials say Biden wants to suspend the 18.4 cents-a-gallon…
American Airlines cutting service at MacArthur Airport
East Farmingdale, NY- After a holiday weekend filled with flight delays and cancellations across the country, American Airlines announced it’s cutting its service at three small airports including Long Island’s MacArthur Airport. The Dallas Morning News says American Airlines will end service at Islip as well as service at in Ithaca, New York and Toledo Ohio…
Biden says he’s considering a gasoline tax holiday
(AP) — President Joe Biden says he’s considering a federal holiday on the gasoline tax. That could possibly save U.S. consumers as much as 18.4 cents a gallon. Biden indicated to reporters Monday that his decision could come by the end of the week. The administration is increasingly looking for ways to spare the public…
New York passes landmark voting rights legislation
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s governor has signed a law intended to prevent local officials from enacting rules that might suppress people’s voting rights because of their race. The law signed Monday by Gov. Kathy Hochul will make New York one of the first states to bring back a version of a process known…
COVID-19 vaccines available for infants and toddlers
East Farmingdale, NY- After getting approved over the weekend by the Centers for Disease Control, COVID 19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months old, began yesterday. Roughly 18 million chidren under the age of 5 are now eligible. Allied Physicians Group sent a notice to Long Island parents recommending the vaccines saying, “that…
Long Island Police investigate possible Girl Scout cookie scam
East Farmindale, NY- Police in Suffolk County say they have received at least 11 reports over the past week from residents in 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Precincts who say they paid money for Girl Scout cookies between February and May of this year, and never got them. Officials say during some of the incidents…