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Paul McCartney rocks the Bowery. Inside his surprise NYC concert
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul McCartney’s previous New York-area performance took place three years ago at MetLife Stadium, capacity 82,500. His surprise show Tuesday night at the Bowery Ballroom fit, at most, 575.It was probably less than that since McCartney’s sound board and gear — too much to fit backstage — occupied a portion of…
FBI says it found 2,400 new JFK assassination records
DALLAS (AP) — The FBI on Tuesday said it discovered 2,400 new records related to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy as federal agencies work to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order last month to release thousands of files.The FBI said it’s working to transfer the records to the National Archives and…
Day care worker faces child endangerment charges
A day care worker in Babylon was arrested and is facing charges after she allegedly passed out while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs while caring for infants.The suspect allegedly fainted at a day care on Deer Park Avenue Monday afternoon. She was taken to a Hospital by Babylon Fire Department paramedics who allegedly…
Canned tuna sold at Trader Joe’s, Costco, H-E-B recalled for botulism risk
By The Associated Press Several brands of canned tuna sold at stores including Trader Joe’s, Costco and H-E-B have been recalled because they might be contaminated with a type of bacteria that causes botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. Tri-Union Seafoods of El Segundo, California, last week recalled certain lots of tuna sold under the…
As egg prices continue to soar, grocers like Trader Joe’s limit how many cartons customers can buy
By JOSH FUNK and WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business WritersNot only are eggs expensive because of the ongoing bird flu outbreak. Now they are getting hard to find. And when stores do have eggs, consumers are starting to face limits on how many they can buy.Eggs have become such a hot commodity that there have even…
Text scam targets E-ZPass customers
A text scam that scam appears to be from E-ZPass New York is targeting New Yorkers claiming that they owe unpaid tolls and need to make a payment immediately to avoid late fees. The fake text includes a link to a fraudulent website.MTA authorities are advising people not to click the link. The agency says…
Top Justice Department official orders prosecutors to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams
NEW YORK (AP) — A top official at the U.S. Department of Justice has ordered federal prosecutors to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat who has cultivated a warm relationship with President Donald Trump.In a two-page memo obtained by The Associated Press, acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove said the decision…
Trump says he has directed US Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing rising cost
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin.“For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This is so wasteful!” Trump wrote in a post Sunday night…
Eagles deny the Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat with dominant defense in a 40-22 rout
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Yo Philly: Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni are world champions.A ferocious Philadelphia Eagles defense tormented and frustrated Patrick Mahomes while Hurts made all the plays the offense needed.So much for the Kansas City Chiefs’ quest for a Super Bowl three-peat.It wasn’t even close.Cooper DeJean got a pick-6 on his 22nd birthday,…
Flu season in the US is the most intense it’s been in at least 15 years
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years.One indicator of flu activity is the percentage of doctor’s office visits driven by flu-like symptoms. Last week, that number was clearly higher than the peak of any winter flu season since…
Four people arrested at deli with illegal gambling machines
Suffolk County Police arrested the owner and an employee at a Copiague deli over the weekend for possessing illegal gambling machines. Two patrons were also arrested and charged with Loitering for the Purpose of Gambling. Police were responding to numerous community complaints.
Snowplow collided with a utility pole causing hundreds of customers to loss power and a fire at ice rink
A snowplow collided with a utility pole Sunday morning in Kings Park, Causing hundreds of customers to loss power and causing a fire at Superior Ice Rink in Kings Park.The crash happened at around 8 a.m. According to PSEG Long Island, the collision resulted in four power lines being knocking out affecting roughly 650 customers.Inside…