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Ex-fundraiser for George Santos pleads guilty to posing as congressional aide to raise campaign cash
(AP) A former fundraiser for Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal wire fraud charge, admitting he impersonated a high-ranking congressional aide while raising campaign cash for the embattled New York Republican. Sam Miele was caught soliciting donations in late 2021 under the alias Dan Meyer, who was then chief of staff for…
Carlos Mendoza gets three-year deal as Mets manager, to be introduced Tuesday
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Mendoza was officially hired Monday as manager of the New York Mets with a three-year contract and the task of leading a turnaround from 2023’s huge failure. The 43-year-old will be introduced Tuesday at Citi Field. His deal includes a team option for 2027. Mets owner Steve Cohen and his…
Possible kidnapping leads to police chase and crash in Nassau County
A police cruiser was rammed by a kidnapping suspect in Manhasset shortly after 12 p.m. on MondayInvestigators say the male suspect was holding a woman against her will in the passenger seat of a vehicle in Glen Cove. Police attempted to stop the car. The pursuit led police into Manhasset, where authorities say the suspect…
Man Caught With Stolen Package, Cocaine in Baldwin
A Wantagh man is in custody after he was caught on camera stealing a package off of a doorstep — and later was found with the stolen goods and drugs according to police. The suspect was arrested after police say a Ring doorbell camera caught him stealing a package off the front porch of a…
Hochul adds investigators to Joint Terrorism Task Force to fight hate crime surge
Gov. Hochul says she is deploying 10 state police investigators to the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force due to the surge in hate crimes and harassment in the wake of Hamas’ deadly terror attack in Israel.The move by the governor, which includes an additional $2.5 million in funding for New York State Police, is in…
‘The Marvels’ melts down at the box office, marking a new low for the MCU
NEW YORK (AP) — Since 2008’s “Iron Man,” the Marvel machine has been one of the most unstoppable forces in box-office history. Now, though, that aura of invincibility is showing signs of wear and tear. The superhero factory hit a new low with the weekend launch of “The Marvels,” which opened with just $47 million,…
Rangers’ Henrik Lundqvist, Islanders’ Pierre Turgeon headed to Hockey Hall of Fame Monday
TORONTO (AP) — Henrik Lundqvist knew the call — if it was indeed coming — would light up his phone in the early evening. The former New York Rangers goalie was home in Sweden. The Hockey Hall of Fame’s selection committee was busy in Toronto paring down its 2023 list. Lundqvist eventually saw a number…
Animal protection group offers reward for information on ‘animal sacrifice’
The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals announced a $2,000 reward in exchange for information on what they claim was a ritualistic animal sacrifice that happened at Union Cemetery in Middle IslandOfficials say the remains of chickens and a goat were found and the findings are indicative of animal sacrifice as…
Las Vegas Sands’ 99-year lease of the Nassau Coliseum stays in place for now
On Friday a judge put a temporary hold on a lower court’s ruling that blocked Las Vegas Sands’ 99-year lease of the Nassau Coliseum that is part of the plan to build a $4 billion casino resort. A hearing is set Nov. 21 on the county’s appeal of the ruling. Hempstead officials said they have…
Northwell patient information stolen
Perry Johnson & Associates, a Nevada-based vendor for Northwell Health says its systems were infiltrated by cyber criminals, who stole Northwell patient information.The data was accessed between April 7 and April 19 of this year.The number of affected patients is unclear.A Northwell spokesperson says none of their systems were impacted by the cyberattack. (AP Photo/Jenny…
Nassau Coliseum lease transfer blocked
The New York state Supreme Court has blocked the transfer of the Nassau Coliseum to Las Vegas Sands.The ruling is a major stumbling block to Las Vegas Sands plan to put a casino on land that was owned by Nassau County.Hofstra University filed an initial petition against the lease transfer on April 18, 2023. (AP…
Jury awards $1.2 million to Robert De Niro’s former assistant in gender discrimination lawsuit
NEW YORK (AP) — A jury awarded more than $1.2 million to Robert De Niro’s former personal assistant Thursday, finding that a company he formed to look after his personal needs was liable for gender discrimination and retaliation after the former assistant accused the actor of subjecting her to a toxic work environment. While the…