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Former Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota’s sentencing is scheduled for Tuesday
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — A former Long Island prosecutor and one of his top aides convicted of helping cover up the beating of a suspect are facing sentencing. Former Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota and Christopher McPartland were convicted in December 2019 on counts of conspiracy, obstruction of justice, witness tampering and civil…
NY lawmakers pitch extending eviction moratorium to October
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Two New York lawmakers are introducing a bill to extend the state’s eviction moratorium until Oct. 31 in light of the state’s failure to send out enough COVID-19 rental aid for an estimated 200,000 households in need. The state’s eviction moratorium is set to expire Aug. 31. Senator Alessandra Biaggi and…
What we do and don’t know about reopening schools this fall
East Farmingdale, NY- Many school districts across Long Island spent the summer waiting for guidelines to arrive from New York State officials with plans on how to reopen schools for the 2021-2022 school year but on Thursday many were shocked to learn that the state would not be providing that guidance. New York State Health Commissioner…
Lawmakers give Cuomo until August 13th to provide evidence for impeachment investigation
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — State lawmakers are telling New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo that their ongoing impeachment investigation is “nearing completion” and gave him a deadline of Aug. 13 to provide additional evidence. Since March, the Assembly’s judiciary committee has been investigating whether there are grounds to impeach the Democratic governor over sexual harassment allegations…
NYC’s impending vaccination rules prompt concern
NEW YORK (AP) — The latest move by New York City to control the coronavirus pandemic is renewing uncertainty among some business owners. Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that New York City would be the first major U.S. city to require anyone dining indoors at a restaurant, working out at a gym or grabbing…
Majority of NY Assembly would oust Cuomo if he doesn’t quit
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A majority of state Assembly members support beginning impeachment proceedings against Gov. Andrew Cuomo if he doesn’t resign over investigative findings that he sexually harassed at least 11 women. That’s according to an Associated Press count Wednesday. At least 86 of the body’s 150 members have said publicly or told The…
Cuomo’s apology, defense criticized
NEW YORK (AP) — In his response to an independent investigation that found he sexually harassed 11 women, Gov. Andrew Cuomo cited his own family member’s sexual assault to explain his behavior with accuser Charlotte Bennett. That component of his statement came under criticism from sexual assault survivors, their advocates and even crisis public relations…
U.S. could soon require vaccinations for foreign travelers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus. That’s according to a White House official who previewed the developing policy. The requirement would come as part of the administration’s phased approach to easing travel restrictions for foreign…
New York real estate heir Robert Durst is expected to take the stand
LOS ANGELES (AP) — New York real estate heir Robert Durst is expected to take the stand at his Los Angeles County murder trial. The 78-year-old Durst could begin testimony as early as Thursday morning, and it’s likely to last several days. Having the defendant testify at a murder trial is considered extremely risky, but…
Forecasters predict a busier than usual Atlantic Hurricane season
UNDATED (AP) — U.S. government forecasters say they expect the Atlantic hurricane season to be busier than they first thought. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration updated its hurricane outlook Wednesday. Forecasters now expect 15 to 21 named storms, with seven to 10 becoming hurricanes. This hurricane season started busy with Elsa forming as the…
CDC issues new moratorium on evictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a new moratorium on evictions that would last until October 3. The Biden administration is trying to quell intensifying criticism that it was allowing vulnerable renters to lose their homes during a pandemic. The new moratorium could help keep millions in their homes…
Cuomo urged to resign after probe finds he harassed 11 women
NEW YORK (AP) — An investigation into New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has found that he sexually harassed multiple current and former state government employees. State Attorney General Letitia James announced the findings Tuesday. The investigation, conducted by two outside lawyers, found that the Cuomo administration was a hostile work environment “rife with fear and…