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Judge hits first home run of this postseason and Yankees beat Guardians 6-3 for 2-0 ALCS lead
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge sent the ball soaring toward Monument Park and Gleyber Torres tagged up at first base.“That was disrespect out of Gleyber, man,” Judge said with a smile. “He’s seen me hit 58 of those things this year.”Judge’s first home run of the postseason broke the tension, a two-run, seventh-inning drive…
3 people injured in Hicksville dog attack
Nassau police say two women and a child were injured Tuesday following a dog attack in Hicksville,The girl was airlifted to a hospital for treatment of facial injuries, and the two women were taken to a local area hospital to treat leg injuries.The dogs were secured by animal control. The investigation is ongoing.
Alleged gang member who admitted to shooting at home of Lee Zeldin sentenced
Noah Green an alleged gang member who admitted to the drive-by shooting of two rivals outside the Shirley home of former U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin in 2022, was sentenced to 12 years in prison.Green had pleaded guilty last month to attempted murder and other charges.Authorities said Zeldin was not a target and was not present…
Walgreens to close 1,200 stores as US pharmacies struggle to define a new role
By TOM MURPHY AP Health WriterWalgreens is planning to close around 1,200 locations, as the drugstore chain and its rivals struggle to define their role for U.S. shoppers who no longer look to them first for convenience.Drugstores that once snapped up prime retail space in towns and cities across the country are in retreat. They’ve…
Mets and Yankees win
Soto, Stanton homers back Rodón as Yankees take advantage of wild Guardians to win ALCS opener 5-2 NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto homered during New York’s three-run third inning, Carlos Rodón got his first postseason win and the Yankees took advantage of Cleveland’s wildness in a 5-2 victory in Game 1 of the AL…
Man arrested for stealing Uber driver’s car
Suffolk County police arrested a homeless man after he stole an Uber driver’s vehicle and drove off while intoxicated. The driver left the motor running in his car in a parking lot on Vets Highway in Commack while he was picking up a food order. The suspect jumped into the car and drove away. The…
Hempstead residents could see taxes increases
Town of Hempstead leaders are set to share information about a proposed tax hike for 2025 at public hearings on Tuesday.The hearings are scheduled at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Hempstead Town Hall.
6 people accuse Diddy of sexual assault in new lawsuits, including man who was 16 at the time
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs was hit Monday with a new wave of lawsuits accusing him of raping women, sexually assaulting men and molesting a 16-year-old boy — the first time he’s been sued by a person alleging they were abused as a minor.At least six lawsuits were filed against Combs in federal…
Dodgers tie postseason mark of 33 straight scoreless innings, top Mets 9-0 in NLCS opener
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After spending the first seven years of his big league career back East, Jack Flaherty came home. He joined a winning team in the Los Angeles Dodgers and helped make a bit of playoff history.Flaherty combined on a three-hitter and Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers tied the postseason record of 33 consecutive…
Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated with an eye on the election
By HALLIE GOLDEN Associated PressAs Native Americans across the U.S. come together on Monday for Indigenous Peoples Day to celebrate their history and culture and acknowledge the ongoing challenges they face, many will do so with a focus on the election.From a voting rally in Minneapolis featuring food, games and raffles to a public talk…
Blakeman accuses CSEA of antisemitism
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is accuses the Civil Service Employees Association of antisemitism, because of a mailer that features a photo of Blakeman altered to include devil horns on his head.The mailer is part of a dispute between Blakeman and the CSEA over health benefits.Blakeman, who is a Jew, called the devil horns an…
The Rockefeller Center rink opens for the season
The ice skating rink at Rockefeller Center is officially opened this weekend Tickets for a 60-minute skate sessions at the iconic rink near Fifth Avenue, between 49th and 50th streets are available on Rockefeller Center’s website.