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Netflix documentary looks at Petito case
The disappearance and death Gabby Petito is the subject of a new Netflix documentary examining the tragedy. The three-part documentary series titled “American Murder: Gabby Petito,” began streaming on Feb. 17th and features Petito’s family and friends share her story using text messages, videos and excerpts from her personal journals.
Suffolk County Animal Sanctuary Charged With Over 100 Counts Of Animal Neglect
(SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y.) – Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Double D Bar Ranch, Inc., a self-proclaimed animal sanctuary in Manorville, was arraigned on 112 counts of animal neglect. Specifically, it is alleged that Double D Bar Ranch neglected a broad variety of animals by failing to provide them with proper…
Delta Airlines plane flips on landing in Toronto and a badly hurt child is among 19 injured
By MICHAEL CASEY and JIM MORRIS Associated PressA Delta Airlines plane flipped upon arrival at Toronto’s Pearson Airport and ended up on its roof Monday, injuring 19 people including three who are in critical condition.The airport confirmed on X that an “incident” occurred with the Delta flight from Minneapolis and that 76 passengers and four…
Four top New York City officials resign as turmoil ripples over Mayor Adams’ corruption case
NEW YORK (AP) — Four top deputies to New York City Mayor Eric Adams are resigning in the latest fallout from the Justice Department’s push to end a corruption case against Adams and ensure his cooperation in President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown — a bargain that has raised questions about the mayor’s political independence and…
IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season
WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could happen as soon as next week.This comes as the Trump administration intensified sweeping efforts to shrink the size of the federal workforce, by ordering agencies…
Contract negotiations for National Grid extended workers extended
National Grid on Friday made what it calls its “best and final” contract offer to its 1,200 union employees, who will review it in coming weeks and take a vote to accept or reject it.The offer averts a strike that would have started on the 14th. The union and company have declined to discuss specifics…
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ soars toward a $100 million holiday weekend
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer“Captain America: Brave New World” infused some blockbuster cash into the North American box office, bringing in $88.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Walt Disney Co. release is by far the biggest opener of 2025 and the company predicts it will hit…
George has his day, and so does Abe. But states honor US presidents in lots of ways
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Is Presidents Day the most confusing holiday in the U.S.?States seem to have as many names for it and ideas about whom to honor as there have been presidents. The federal government doesn’t even recognize Monday as Presidents Day. It’s officially Washington’s Birthday, honoring the first president and the original American…
Nine suspects arraigned in the case of a Patchogue teen who went missing in December
Nine of the 12 people charged in the case of a Patchogue teen who went missing in December were arraigned in Riverhead on a 75-count indictment yesterday. The other defendants are facing similar charges that include sexual abuse, sex trafficking, endangering the welfare of and child kidnapping.
Some of the convictions against Ed Mangano reversed
Some of the convictions for bribery against former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano were reversed by federal appeals court yesterday.He was convicted in 2019 of taking bribes.The remainder of the charges against Mangano and his wife Linda Mangano are staying in place but The ruling also says that Mangano should be resentenced. He is currently…
Jets announce they’ve told Aaron Rodgers they’re moving forward without him
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football WriterAaron Rodgers’ disappointing two-year stint with the New York Jets is over. And the team’s only Super Bowl trophy is still standing by itself.The Jets announced Thursday they told the 41-year-old quarterback they are moving on without him next season.While Rodgers hasn’t said whether he intends to continue…
Vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is sworn in as Trump’s health chief after a close Senate vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in Thursday as President Donald Trump’s health secretary after a close Senate vote, putting the prominent vaccine skeptic in control of $1.7 trillion in federal spending, vaccine recommendations and food safety as well as health insurance programs for roughly half the country.Nearly all Republicans fell in…