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Weather is the hot topic as eclipse spectators stake out their spots in US, Mexico and Canada
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace WriterMESQUITE, Texas (AP) — Eclipse spectators staked out their spots across three countries Sunday, fervently hoping for clear skies despite forecasts calling for clouds along most of the sun-vanishing route.North America won’t see another coast-to-coast total solar eclipse for 21 years, prompting the weekend’s worry and mad rush.Monday’s extravaganza stretches…
US East Coast earthquake rattles millions, but region escapes sweeping damage
By JENNIFER PELTZ and MIKE CATALINI Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — An unusual East Coast earthquake shook millions of people from New York and Philadelphia skyscrapers to rural New England on Friday, causing no widespread damage but startling an area unaccustomed to temblors.The U.S. Geological Survey said over 42 million people might have felt the…
Tobay Beach damaged by storm
The storm that hit Long Island this week swept away a large portion of Tobay Beach in Oyster Bay.Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joe Saladino is calling on state and federal lawmakers to step in and help. Saladino also said the pavilion is now on the verge of collapsing because of the sand that was swept…
NY state is demanding more information on Trump’s $175 million appeal bond in civil fraud case
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Days after former President Donald Trump posted a $175 million bond to block New York state from imminently collecting on a huge civil fraud judgment, state lawyers Thursday called for more information on the bond’s bona fides.State Attorney General Letitia James’ office filed papers giving Trump’s…
Belmont demolition set to begin Friday
The initial stages of the demolition of the current Belmont Park grandstand and clubhouse are set to begin on Friday according to the New York Racing Association. Belmont Park is getting a complete makeover with a new clubhouse and grandstand with more modern amenities. The new Belmont Park is set to open in 2026.
Solar eclipse playlist: 20 songs to rock out to on your cosmic adventure
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music WriterLOS ANGELES (AP) — The total solar eclipse is quickly approaching. While you prepare to hit the road towards the path of total darkness or anticipate hours of traffic coming out of your watch party, you’ll need something to listen to. And we’ve got your back.Across 20 tracks, here’s a…
Judge rejects Trump request to dismiss classified documents prosecution
By ERIC TUCKER Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge refused Thursday to throw out the classified documents prosecution against Donald Trump, turning aside defense arguments that a decades-old law permitted the former president to retain the sensitive records after he left office.Lawyers for Trump had cited a 1978 statute known as the Presidential Records…
Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.23 billion after another drawing without a big winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot has increased to an estimated $1.23 billion after another drawing without a big winner Wednesday night.The numbers selected were: 11, 38, 41, 62, 65 and the Powerball 15.The jackpot, which now ranks as the eighth-largest in U.S. lottery history, has been growing for more than three months,…
Governor Hochul Announces Project to Overhaul Outdated DMV Technology to Bring Significant Customer Service Improvements to New Yorkers
(Governor Hochul Office) Multi-Year Project Will Replace 50-Year-Old Technology and Make Future Service Enhancements More Seamless As part of an ongoing effort to deliver best in class customer service to New Yorkers, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has launched a multi-year project to replace and modernize a significant…
MS-13 Gang Member Pleads Guilty To 2017 Murders
Edwin Rodriguez a onetime member of the MS-13 gang pleaded guilty Wednesday to his role in the 2017 murders in Central Islip of four suspected rival gang members who supposedly disrespected MS-13 in their social media postings.After committing the murders, Rodriguez was a fugitive from justice before he was arrested in El Salvador and extradited to…
Tigers and Mets postponed by rain for 2nd straight day, will play doubleheader Thursday
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball WriterNEW YORK (AP) — For the second consecutive day, the scheduled game between the Detroit Tigers and New York Mets was postponed because of rain.Wednesday night’s game will be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader beginning at 12:10 p.m. on Thursday, originally an off day for both teams…
Biden and Trump win New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Wisconsin primaries
By JONATHAN J. COOPER and TERESA CRAWFORD Associated PressKENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Voters in four states weighed in Tuesday on their parties’ presidential nominees, a largely symbolic vote now that both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have locked up the Democratic and Republican nominations.Biden and Trump easily won primaries in Rhode Island,…