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Historic ocean liner departs Philadelphia on voyage to become the world’s largest artificial reef
By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI Associated PressThe historic, aging ocean liner that a Florida county plans to turn into the world’s largest artificial reef departed from south Philadelphia’s Delaware River waterfront on Wednesday, marking the opening segment of its final voyage.The SS United States, a 1,000-foot vessel that shattered the transatlantic speed record on its maiden voyage…
Judge questions New York City Mayor Adams over government’s request to drop his criminal case
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams told a federal judge Wednesday that he is innocent and doesn’t fear corruption charges could be refiled if a Justice Department request to dismiss them is granted.Judge Dale E. Ho ended the hearing by saying he wouldn’t “shoot from the hip” and rule immediately but…
Cuomo to announce candidacy for New York City mayor
Sources say that former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will announce his candidacy for New York City mayor by the end of the month. Cuomo served as governor from 2011 to 2021, but resigned after he was accused of sexual harassment. Cuomo has denied the accusations.
Trump administration orders halt to NYC toll meant to fight traffic and fund mass transit
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday ordered a halt to New York City’s congestion pricing system, which thins traffic and funds mass transit by imposing high tolls on drivers entering some parts of Manhattan.Launched on Jan. 5, the city’s system uses license plate readers to impose a $9 toll on most…
Women seriously injured in hit-and-run in Westbury
Jayne Alterman a tennis coach from East Meadow was seriously injured when she was struck by a hit-and-run driver while leaving a concert at Westbury Music Fair last Friday. She was walking on a sidewalk in the parking lot toward her cars on Brush Hollow Road when the pick-up truck struck her. Police are investigating…
NYC voters would likely support Gov. Kathy Hochul removing Adams as mayor, AP VoteCast shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — As New York Gov. Kathy Hochul weighs whether to remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office, AP VoteCast shows that many New York City voters in last year’s election were already on board with the move.About two-thirds of New York City voters in November’s election said at the time that…
The pope has pneumonia in both lungs but remains in good spirits, the Vatican says
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both lungs, the Vatican said Tuesday, after new tests showed a further complication in the condition of the 88-year-old pontiff that raised concerns about his ability to fight off the infection.The Vatican said Francis’ respiratory infection also involves asthmatic bronchitis, which requires the use of cortisone…
Netflix documentary looks at Petito case
The disappearance and death Gabby Petito is the subject of a new Netflix documentary examining the tragedy. The three-part documentary series titled “American Murder: Gabby Petito,” began streaming on Feb. 17th and features Petito’s family and friends share her story using text messages, videos and excerpts from her personal journals.
Suffolk County Animal Sanctuary Charged With Over 100 Counts Of Animal Neglect
(SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y.) – Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Double D Bar Ranch, Inc., a self-proclaimed animal sanctuary in Manorville, was arraigned on 112 counts of animal neglect. Specifically, it is alleged that Double D Bar Ranch neglected a broad variety of animals by failing to provide them with proper…
Delta Airlines plane flips on landing in Toronto and a badly hurt child is among 19 injured
By MICHAEL CASEY and JIM MORRIS Associated PressA Delta Airlines plane flipped upon arrival at Toronto’s Pearson Airport and ended up on its roof Monday, injuring 19 people including three who are in critical condition.The airport confirmed on X that an “incident” occurred with the Delta flight from Minneapolis and that 76 passengers and four…
Four top New York City officials resign as turmoil ripples over Mayor Adams’ corruption case
NEW YORK (AP) — Four top deputies to New York City Mayor Eric Adams are resigning in the latest fallout from the Justice Department’s push to end a corruption case against Adams and ensure his cooperation in President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown — a bargain that has raised questions about the mayor’s political independence and…
IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season
WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could happen as soon as next week.This comes as the Trump administration intensified sweeping efforts to shrink the size of the federal workforce, by ordering agencies…