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The IRS launches Direct File, a pilot program for free online tax filing available in 12 states
By ADRIANA MORGA and FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — After weeks of testing, an electronic system for filing returns directly to the IRS is now available to taxpayers from 12 selected states.The new system, called Direct File, is a free online tool. Taxpayers in the selected states who have very simple W-2s and…
Darryl Strawberry resting comfortably after heart attack, according to New York Mets
LAKE ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — Former New York Mets and Yankees star Darryl Strawberry is recovering from a heart attack and is at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital.Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz said Tuesday that Strawberry was stricken Monday, a day before the eight-time All-Star’s 62nd birthday.Strawberry posted a photo of himself at the hospital…
Victims identified in Babylon body part case
Suffolk County police have identified the female victim in the Babylon body part case as Donna Conneely. Family members in court yesterday say the male victim was Malcolm Craig Brown. All four suspects in the case have been release without bail, but have GPS monitors on. All are facing charges of hindering prosecution, tampering with…
Stephenson-Moore leads Stony Brook over Hofstra 63-59 in Coastal Athletic Association semifinals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tyler Stephenson-Moore had 23 points in Stony Brook’s 63-59 victory over Hofstra on Monday night in the semifinals of the Coastal Athletic Association Tournament.Stony Brook will play Charleston in the championship game on Tuesday. The winner earns an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament.Stephenson-Moore added nine rebounds and three steals for the…
New York State Assemblyman proposes legalization of adultery
Under a new bill proposed by New York State Assemblyman Charles Lavine from North Shore, adultery would no longer be illegal in NY State.Lavine said “This outdated statute criminalizes sexual behavior between consenting adults.” Adding that “If a law is not enforced, there is no reason it should be maintained.”Lavine’s office noted that since 1972,…
Women’s roller derby league fighting Nassau County ban of transgender athletes
The Long Island Roller Rebels, a women’s roller derby team has asked a New York court to invalidate Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s order banning female sports teams with transgender athletes from using county facilities. The lawsuit argues that the state’s human rights and civil rights statutes prohibit discrimination based on gender identity.
Eagles reach free-agent deals with Saquon Barkley and Bryce Huff, AP source says
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports WriterPHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles decided Saquon Barkley was the rare running back they were willing to make a financial splash on — a move made even more rewarding by prying him away from the NFC East rival Giants.The Eagles agreed to contracts with Barkley — long the face…
2 National Guard soldiers, 1 Border Patrol agent killed in Texas helicopter crash are identified
LA GRULLA, Texas (AP) — A National Guard soldier from New York who was seriously injured in the crash of a helicopter flying over the U.S.-Mexico border remained hospitalized Sunday while authorities released the names of the two National Guard soldiers and a Border Patrol agent onboard who were killed.The three killed Friday in the…
‘Oppenheimer’ crowned best picture at an Academy Awards shadowed by war
By JAKE COYLE AP Film WriterLOS ANGELES (AP) — “Oppenheimer,” a solemn three-hour biopic that became an unlikely billion-dollar box-office sensation, was crowned best picture at a 96th Academy Awards that doubled as a coronation for Christopher Nolan.After passing over arguably Hollywood’s foremost big-screen auteur for years, the Oscars made up for lost time by…
Long Beach holds rally to protest offshore wind projects
There was a rally held in Long Beach on Sunday to protest the Rapid Act proposed by Gov. Kathy Hochul The Rapid Act would streamline the environmental review process for underground transmission lines related to offshore wind projects. Protesters say the Rapid Act will take away the voice of the community. Hochul proposed the measure…
Pet shop to pay $300,000 to customers that bought sick pets
The New York Attorney office announced on Friday that Shake A Paw pet shop will have to pay $300,000 to 190 customers that bought sick pets.Shake A Paw, which has a locations in Hicksville and Lynbrook, was sued after an investigation showed that the company falsely advertised sick pets as healthy, failing to disclose medical…
Biden uses feisty State of the Union to contrast with Trump, sell voters on a second term
By ZEKE MILLER and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden delivered a defiant argument for a second term in his State of the Union speech Thursday night, lacing into GOP front-runner Donald Trump for espousing “resentment, revenge and retribution” and for jeopardizing freedom at home and abroad.Reveling in the political moment,…