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New York governor pushes ‘affordability agenda’ as Democrats regroup after election losses
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pitched voters on a series of populist economic policies — floating proposals to hand out free money, slash taxes and fight hedge funds — in a speech Tuesday aimed at cleaning up the kitchen table issues that damaged Democrats in November.In her annual State of the…
MS-13 member pleads guilty to slaying of 2 girls and 5 others in New York
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — A high-ranking member of an MS-13 clique in New York pleaded guilty Tuesday to racketeering and other federal charges in a case involving seven slayings, including the 2016 killings of two high school girls that focused the nation’s attention on the violent Central American street gang.Jairo Saenz, 28, entered the…
MTA reports the impact of the first week of congestion pricing
The MTA has shared the initial impacts of the first week of congestion pricing. According to their new numbers, the MTA said 200,000 fewer vehicles entered Manhattan’s Congestion Relief Zone below 60th Street. That’s down more than 7.5% from 2024.With fewer cars on the roads, inbound crossings moved 30-40% faster, and general traffic on Manhattan…
Wildfires latest: Los Angeles area remains in extreme fire danger as crews battle enduring blazes
By The Associated PressMore powerful winds were expected to trigger new wildfires that could set back the recent progress made in containing blazes in the Los Angeles area that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people.Here’s the latest:Pink flame retardants are being used to slow California’s firesFire agencies say the suppressants…
Teen driver faces numerous charges in deadly Southern State crash
New York State Police say a teen driver was impaired by drugs and faces numerous charges following a crash on the Southern State Parkway in North Massapequa that killed two of his passengers. The 19 year old suspect and a surviving passenger were hospitalized in serious condition after the crash.According to police, the suspect was…
Walmart Introduces Updated Look
BENTONVILLE, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan 13, 2025–Walmart is excited to announce a comprehensive brand refresh that reflects its evolution as a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer. From its humble beginnings in Bentonville, Arkansas, in 1951, Walmart has grown into a global leader dedicated to helping people save money and live better. As Walmart has grown, this commitment extends…
Fire forces evacuation of Roosevelt Field Mall Sunday afternoon
A fire broke out at the Macy’s in the Roosevelt Field Mall yesterday afternoon.Firefighters responded just after noon and found open flames on one of the escalators between the first and second floor.Shoppers had to evacuate the mall, It reopened once the fire was put out but Macy’s remained closed for the day. There were…
Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned after submitting his Trump report, Justice Department says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department after submitting his investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump, an expected move that comes amid legal wrangling over how much of that document can be made public in the days ahead.The department disclosed Smith’s departure in a court filing Saturday, saying he…
Los Angeles wildfire death toll surges to 24 as firefighters brace for more fierce winds
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a weekend spent blocking the explosive growth of fires that destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area, firefighters got a slight break with calmer weather but cast a wary eye on a forecast for yet more wind.Should that happen, already burned homes…
Suffolk County Executive says that Amtrak trains will be coming to Long Island
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine announced that Amtrak trains will be coming to the Ronkonkoma’s LIRR station. No official details were released.The proposal would extend three existing daily Northeast regional round trips between Washington D.C., and New York, east to Ronkonkoma, with stops in Jamaica and Hicksville.According to Amtrak, the project would include track, station,…
Macy’s to close 66 stores this year
Macy’s will be closing 66 stores nationwide this year including the Huntington, Massapequa and New Hyde Park stores on Long Island and the Elmhurst sore in Queens. Clearance sales will begin in January. Macy’s said last February that it planned to shutter 150 stores by the end of 2026 — about a third of its…
New LA-area fire prompts more evacuations as officials say thousands of homes, buildings have burned
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A new fire prompted evacuations Thursday in and around Los Angeles even as firefighters aided by calmer winds saw the first signs of successfully beating back the region’s deadly and devastating wildfires, while the enormity of the devastation started to emerge.The Kenneth Fire started in the late afternoon in the San…