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Blakeman Announces Opening of Cooling Centers
MINEOLA, NY: County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman announced cooling centers will be open through Thursday morning, August 29th, due to the heat advisory in effect. Stop in and cool down at the following locations: CANTIAGUE PARK ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, 480 W John Street, HicksvilleOpen 8:00am – 6:00pm MITCHEL FIELD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, UniondaleOpen…
Mariah Carey’s mother and sister died on the same day. The singer says her ‘heart is broken’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mariah Carey’s mother Patricia and sister Alison both died on the same day, the singer said Monday.“My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend. Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day,” the Grammy-winning singer said in a statement.“I…
Traveling over Labor Day weekend? Have a back-up plan for cancellations and delays, and be patient
By DAVID KOENIG AP Business WriterMany children have gone back to school in the U.S., and the days are getting shorter, but there is still one more excuse to use the swimsuits and beach towels before packing them up: Labor Day.Airports, highways, beaches and theme parks are expected to be packed for the long holiday…
Special counsel urges appeals court to reinstate classified documents case against Trump
By ERIC TUCKER Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith urged a federal appeals court on Monday to reinstate the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, saying a judge’s decision that dismissed the prosecution was at odds with longstanding Justice Department practice and must be reversed.Smith’s team said U.S. District Judge Aileen…
Police investigate deaths of 5 people in Syosset
SYOSSET, N.Y. (AP) — Police on Sunday were investigating the deaths of five people at a suburban Long Island home.Officers responding to a report of shots fired in Syosset at midday found the body of a man outside a home with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The bodies of four other people were found inside…
Governor Hochul Declares Disaster Emergency for Suffolk County Following August 18 – 19 Record Rainfall
Governor Hochul To Submit Request for Federal Emergency Declaration To Support Response and Recovery Operations Grants of up to $50,000 To Be Available to Eligible Homeowners in Nassau and Suffolk Counties To Address Health and Safety-Related Repairs Not Covered by Insurance or Other Disaster Relief Programs Damage Assessment Process for a Major Disaster Declaration From…
Walmart recalls apple juice sold in 25 states due to elevated arsenic levels
WASHINGTON (AP) — Walmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in stores across the U.S. that were found to contain potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave the recall a more urgent classification Friday after making its original announcement Aug. 15. The new classification said the affected…
NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsule
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace WriterCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA decided Saturday it’s too risky to bring two astronauts back to Earth in Boeing’s troubled new capsule, and they’ll have to wait until next year for a ride home with SpaceX. What should have been a weeklong test flight for the pair will now…
Federal lawsuit challenges mask ban in suburban New York county, claims law is discriminatory
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — A disability rights organization is challenging a suburban New York ban on wearing masks in public except for health and religious reasons, arguing it is unconstitutional and discriminates against people with disabilities.The federal class action lawsuit, filed by Disability Rights of New York on behalf of individuals with disabilities, seeks a…
Harris summons Americans to reject political divisions, warns of consequences posed by a Trump win
CHICAGO (AP) — Kamala Harris summoned Americans on Thursday to reject political division and instead chart what she called a “new way forward,” as she accepted her party’s nomination while blending biography with warnings about electing Donald Trump again to the White House.Taking the stage to a thunderous standing ovation as she closed out the…
Small plane crash on Shelter Island
A small plane crashed Thursday afternoon on Shelter Island. According to police the 1974 Cessna 182P Skylane, crashed near the Klenawicus airstrip on Shelter Island. The aircraft left from Danbury, Connecticut, and was landing on Shelter Island. The pilot and a passenger were not injured.
9-year killed in crash on Southern State Parkway
A 9-year-old boy died in a multi-vehicle, wrong-way crash caused by his mother around 2:20 a.m. Thursday on the Southern State Parkway in Islip.State Police said four vehicles were involved. Prior to the collision, Suffolk police witnessed the vehicle traveling in the wrong direction and attempted to stop that it, however, the driver sped up…