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Wegmans in Lake Grove opens Wednesday
Wegmans supermarket location in Lake Grove has its grand opening at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Wegmans had 111 stores in eight states But the Lake Grove store is their first location on Long Island. The regular store hours will be from 6 a.m. to midnight daily.
Blakeman kicks off reelection campaign
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman officially kicked off his reelection campaign Monday at a campaign event in Massapequa. Blakman says he is running on a platform that includes cutting taxes and lowering crime. Blakeman defeated former County Executive Laura Curran, a Democrat, by about 2,100 votes in 2021.
9/11 memorial wall in Oyster Bay vandalized with graffiti
Two men have been arrested for vandalism after they spray painted a 9/11 memorial wall, two restaurants, a concession stand, bathhouse, and bathrooms at Tobay Beach.Police say the suspects have been accused of causing about $3,500 in damages. Detectives say cameras captured the vandals on the property.
Craft supplies store Joann to close all locations in 49 states and go out of business
(AP) Fabric and crafts retailer Joann Inc., which has been a destination for generations of quilters, knitters and lovers of crafts projects for more than 80 years, is going out of business and shuttering all its stores.The announcement comes after the Hudson, Ohio-based retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January, the second time…
Longtime New York sports broadcaster Al Trautwig dies at 68 from complications of cancer
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer Al Trautwig, one of the most recognizable sports broadcasters in New York and a fixture at numerous international sporting events for more than three decades, has died. He was 68. Trautwig’s son, Alex, told The Associated Press his father died Sunday at his home on Long Island from complications…
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning ‘Killing Me Softly’ singer with an intimate style, dies at 88
NEW YORK (AP) — Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style made her one of the top recordings artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after, died Monday. She was 88.She died at home surrounded by her family, publicist Elaine Schock said in a statement. Flack announced…
Ponquogue Bridge in Hampton Bays closed till further notice
The Ponquoge Bridge in Hampton Bays was suddenly closed to cars and pedestrians Friday after a Department of Transportation crew’s routine inspection found the concrete girders were deteriorating. there was no official word on when the Bridge will be open again, or what the timeline is for its repairs.
Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure but remains alert as prayers pour in
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday and blood tests showed early kidney failure but he remains alert, responsive and attended Mass, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia and a complex lung infection.In a late update, the Vatican said Francis hadn’t had any more respiratory crises since Saturday night…
OPTIMUM AND MSG NETWORKS AGREE ON CARRIAGE DEAL
NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MSG Networks and Optimum are pleased to announce they have reached an agreement for the relaunch of MSG Networks on Optimum video lineups.MSG Networks and Optimum would like to thank everyone for their patience as we partnered to reach this new agreement to benefit our fans and Optimum…
American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi lands safely in Rome after security concern
ROME (AP) — An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi, India, landed safely in Rome on Sunday afternoon after it was diverted due to a security concern, which later proved to be “non-credible,” the airline said.American Airlines said Flight 292 “was inspected by law enforcement” after landing at Leonardo da Vinci International…
Hochul says she made a case to Trump for NYC’s congestion pricing, yet predicts courts will decide
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she told President Donald Trump in a private meeting at the White House that congestion pricing tolls in New York City are necessary and working, yet the Democrat predicted the courts will likely decide the matter.Last week Trump withdrew federal support for the program, which…
Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as director of the FBI, moving to place him atop the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency despite doubts from Democrats about his qualifications and concerns he will do Donald Trump’s bidding and go after the Republican president’s adversaries.“I cannot imagine a…