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$842 million Powerball ticket sold in Michigan, first time the game has been won on New Year’s Day
JOHNSTON, Iowa (AP) — Someone in Michigan has won an $842.4 million Powerball jackpot on the first day of 2024, the first time it has been won on New Year’s Day since the game’s start in 1992. The winning numbers drawn were: 12, 21, 42, 44, 49 and red Powerball: 1. Final ticket sales pushed…
Suffolk County warns of rising cases of whooping cough
Suffolk County officials sat cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are on the rise. The health department said a majority of its 108 new cases are in school-aged children and their parents. The department says most of the cases have been mild in those who have been vaccinated and to their knowledge, no…
Parents, students and faculty rally for fired teacher
On Friday more than 100 parents, students and faculty members rallied in front of St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre, urging the church to reinstate third-grade teacher Michael Califano. Califano said he was fired Wednesday for not following a “Catholic lifestyle and Catholic ethics” after pictures from his boyfriend’s Facebook page — showing the two…
Romaine sworn in as new Suffolk County executive
Ed Romaine was sworn in as the new Suffolk County executive on New Year’s Day.Romaine was sworn into office at Eastport South Manor Junior/High School Monday afternoon.No announcement has been made yet on who Romaine will pick to be Suffolk counties new police commissioner, He says his transition team has been interviewing candidates and has…
Catholic School Teacher Fired
A Catholic school teacher at Maria Regina School in Seaford was fired from his job after photos of him and his longtime boyfriend were turned into the church. Michal Califano had been working at the school for two years, even attended the school growing up was told he violated guidelines about “living a Catholic lifestyle”…
1,000 Jobs Coming to LI
Orbic Electronics Manufacturing LLC, a supplier of cellphones, laptops, and other telecommunications equipment for customers such as Verizon wants to move its manufacturing from China to Long Island creating 1,000 factory jobs over the next five years. The company is pursuing a multimillion-dollar “Made In America” strategy for customers that want their supplies to be…
Man Struck on LIRR
Long Island Rail Road service was delayed for several hours on the Babylon Branch on Thursday afternoon after the MTA said a man on the platform was struck by a train in Rockville Centre. The man was transported alive to the hospital. The train strike occurred around 12:44 p.m. Officials have not released any additional information while…
Santos’ car broken into in Queens
Former Congressman George Santos’ car was broken into in Queens, according to reports.Santos posted a video of the incident on X on Wednesday. In the video, he shows what appeared to be a smashed rear seat window of his SUV and goes on to talk about how NYC Major Eric Adams was to blame.The alleged…
Governor Hochul Reminds New Yorkers of Upcoming Minimum Wage Increase
Beginning January 1, New York’s Minimum Wage Will Increase to $16-Per-Hour in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County and $15-Per Hour in the Rest of the State Part of Historic, Multi-Year Plan to Increase New York’s Minimum Wage Through 2027 Then Index it to Inflation Minimum Wage for Home Care Aides Will Also…
Tommy DeVito is out as the Giants starting quarterback; Tyrod Taylor will face Rams
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Tommy DeVito is out as the New York Giants starting quarterback and is being replaced by veteran Tyrod Taylor. Coach Brian Daboll announced the change on Wednesday, saying Taylor provided a spark on Christmas Day in a loss in Philadelphia. The 34-year-old will make his fourth start of the season…
Comedian Tom Smothers, one-half of the Smothers Brothers, dies at 86
(AP) Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86. The National Comedy Center, on behalf of his family, said in a statement Wednesday that Smothers died Tuesday at home in Santa Rosa,…
MTA announces congestion pricing public hearing dates
The MTA announced the dates for public hearings so drivers will be able to weigh in on the plan for congestion pricing in New York City.The hearings will take place on…Thursday, Feb. 29, at 6:00 p.m.Friday, March 1, at 10:00 a.m.Monday, March 4, at 10:00 a.m.Monday, March 4, at 6:00 p.m.The hearings will be held…