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Juneteenth celebrated for 1st time as national holiday
(AP) — A year after President Joe Biden signed legislation making June 19 the nation’s 12th federal holiday, people across the U.S. gathered at events filled with music, food and fireworks. The celebrations yesterday also included an emphasis on learning about history and addressing racial disparities. Many Black people celebrated Juneteenth just as they did…
Juneteenth celebrated for 1st time as national holiday
(AP) — A year after President Joe Biden signed legislation making June 19 the nation’s 12th federal holiday, people across the U.S. gathered at events filled with music, food and fireworks. The celebrations yesterday also included an emphasis on learning about history and addressing racial disparities. Many Black people celebrated Juneteenth just as they did…
Panel sharpens focus on Trump’s ‘crazy’ Jan. 6 plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Jan. 6 committee has plunged deeper into Donald Trump’s last-ditch effort to overturn the 2020 election. Testimony Thursday showed even Trump aides and allies warning him against the plan to have Vice President Mike Pence reject the electoral count before Congress certified it. Gripping new evidence also detailed how the mob…
Bon voyage: Old subway cars float off across New York Harbor
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s the end of the line for many of the old subway cars that remain in New York City rail yards. Millions of people have traveled on the R-32 cars since their introduction in the mid-1960s, but the days when the iconic stainless steel cars were used to transport passengers are…
Democrats face off in last NY governor debate before primary
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The final Democratic debate in the primary campaign for New York governor is over. The debate Thursday evening grew tense at times as Gov. Kathy Hochul repeatedly asked U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi to stop interrupting her. Suozzi and New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams criticized Hochul’s strategy toward gun violence.…
PD: Smoke shop employee sold THC gummies to minor
Westbury, NY- A Westbury smoke shop employee was arrested Wednesday night after allegedly selling THC gummies, to an undercover agent. Nassau County Police say Narcotics Detectives sent an undercover and underage agent inside Carmans Exotics Smoke Shop on Carman Ave after two 16-year-old girls, non-fatally overdosed. Officials say Ahmed Al Maghrebi Maher, 31, of 307…
Teenager killed in Commack crash
Commack, NY- A car full of teenagers crashed head-on into oncoming traffic Wednesday afternoon on Indian Head Road in Commack, killing one passenger. Suffolk County Police say a teen was driving a 2008 Ford Mustang northbound on Indian Head Road, at approximately 3:45 p.m, when he swerved, lost control and hit a southbound 2015 Jeep…
GOV: NY is ready if CDC signs off on COVID-19 vaccines for kids
East Farmingdale, NY- New York Governor Kathy Hochul said Wednesday the state is ready, should the Centers for Disease Control approve COVID-19 vaccines for children under the age of five. The Food and Drug Administration advisory panel approved coronavirus vaccines made by Moderna and Pfizer on Wednesday. In a press release Hochul said “Once approved, I…
FDA advisers move COVID-19 shots closer for kids under 5
(AP)- COVID-19 shots for infants, toddlers and preschoolers in the U.S. have moved a step closer. An advisory panel for the Food and Drug Administration gave a thumbs-up Wednesday to vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer for children under 5. It’s the only age group not yet eligible for vaccination against the coronavirus and many parents…
Field Day chaos after inflatable tips over injuring 5 children
Wyandanch, NY- Five children were injured Tuesday after an inflatable slide toppled over at a school function, sending children crashing to the ground. Suffolk County Police say they responded to Wyandanch Park on Mount Avenue at approximately 9:45am, after multiple children were injured. In total police say 14 children, ages 6 and 7, were on…
NYC Mayor Adams to endorse Hochul in NY governor’s race
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams is going to endorse Gov. Kathy Hochul in the New York governor’s race on Wednesday. Hochul’s campaign and Adams’ political advisor confirmed Tuesday that Adams will make the announcement in a joint appearance with the Democratic governor in New York City. Adams, a Democrat took…
Biden tells oil refiners: Produce more gas, fewer profits
President Joe Biden is calling on U.S. oil refiners to produce more gasoline and diesel. In a draft letter to refiners, Biden says their profits have tripled during a time of war between Russia and Ukraine as Americans struggle with record high prices at the pump. Biden writes that the oil companies need to work…