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Man who inspired the “Amityville Horror” film, has died
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The man convicted of slaughtering his parents and four siblings in a home that later inspired the “The Amityville Horror” book and movies has died. The state Department of Corrections and Community Services Prison officials said Monday that Ronald DeFeo died Friday at Albany Medical Center. The 69-year-old was taken to…
Starting today catering halls can increase capacity
(East Farmingdale, NY) Starting on March 15th, weddings and other large catered events can resume statewide. Under New York guidelines, capacity for weddings will be capped at 50% of the venue or 150 people, whichever is less. COVID-19 testing and masks will be required. Read more about the states guidelines, here. Photo: Kristine…
Police rescue couple lost in the woods
(Manorville, NY)- Suffolk County Police rescued a couple lost in the woods on Sunday night in Manorville. Officials say they received a 911 call from a man stating that he was lost in the woods in Manorville Hills County Park just after 5:38pm. Authorities say a Seventh Precinct officer located the male caller, with a…
Hochul next in line to govern if Cuomo is found guilty
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul is known as a loyal promoter of the Cuomo administration’s agenda and tireless campaigner for races at every level. The steelworker’s daughter and Democrat from western New York has leveraged an upbeat and approachable style to pull off challenging electoral wins in a career that…
Cuomo staffer facing possible ethics complaints
NEW YORK (AP) — Published reports say a longtime adviser to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo leading the state’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been calling county executives to gauge their loyalty to the Democratic governor amid a sexual harassment investigation. The Washington Post and The New York Times report that one Democratic county executive was…
Biden comments on Cuomo allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has passed up an opportunity to join other Democrats calling for the resignation of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The three-term governor is under investigation after multiple allegations of sexual harassment. Asked Sunday by a reporter if Cuomo should resign, Biden responded, “I think the investigation is underway and…
Ladies night at the Grammy Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Female performers including Beyoncé and Taylor Swift had a record-making night at the 2021 Grammy Awards, a jam-packed but socially distanced show highlighted by live music sorely absent during the pandemic era. Four female acts won the top four prizes Sunday, including Swift, who became the first female performer to win…
Daylight Savings Time, starts Sunday
(East Farmingdale, NY)- Ready or not, here comes Daylight Savings Time. On Sunday, March 14th at 2am, we will “spring forward” our clocks one hour to 3am, losing one whole hour of sleep. There has been talk recently on Capitol hill about ending Daylight Savings Time but no legislation has past so far that would…
NY announces new travel guidelines
NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo says travelers to New York from other U.S. states will no longer be required to quarantine starting April 1. Cuomo announced Thursday that the two-week quarantine for domestic travelers will be recommended but no longer mandated. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said city officials were not…
Biden announces plan to make all adults eligible for vaccine by May 1st
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a prime-time address, President Joe Biden has outlined his plan to make all adult Americans eligible for vaccination by May 1 — and he raised the prospect of beginning to gain what he called “independence from this virus” by the Fourth of July. Biden addressed the nation Thursday evening, one year…
One year later, COVID’s impact on the mental health of children
PARIS (AP) — Doctors say the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the mental health of children is alarming and plain to see. France’s busiest pediatric hospital has seen a doubling in the number of children and young teenagers requiring treatment after attempted suicides. Doctors elsewhere report similar surges, with children — some as young…
Cuomo facing possible impeachment
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s grip on power seems increasingly threatened as a majority of state legislators are calling for his resignation. In addition to that, Democrats have launched an impeachment investigation — and police in the state capital say they stand ready to investigate a groping allegation. The firestorm around…