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CNN will no longer allow Chris Cuomo, to interview his brother, Gov. Cuomo
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in the news because of questions about nursing home COVID deaths, but it’s not a story you’ll hear on his brother Chris’ prime time show on CNN. The network says it has restored a policy preventing Chris Cuomo from interviewing his brother, after notably overlooking…
Criticism piles up for Cuomo
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Over his long career, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been known as a brutal political opponent to people who oppose his agenda or challenge him publicly. That penchant for punching hard at perceived enemies drew fresh condemnations this week in the wake of a tirade against a lawmaker who questioned…
Arrested made in crash that killed Nicki Minaj’s dad
Man arrested in hit-and-run death of Nicki Minaj’s father MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — A 70-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in the hit-and-run death of rapper Nicki Minaj’s father. Police say Charles Polevich stopped briefly to ask the injured man if he was OK but didn’t call for help. Polevich faces charges of leaving the scene…
Mounting trouble for Cuomo over handling of pandemic
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces mounting challenges to his leadership on the coronavirus pandemic as state lawmakers threaten to strip him of the power to issue emergency orders and federal investigators scrutinize his administration’s handling of nursing home data. The U.S. Justice Department has been examining the governor’s coronavirus task…
Tim Tebow retiring from baseball
NEW YORK (AP) — Tim Tebow is retiring from baseball after five years as a minor leaguer with the New York Mets. FILE – In this May 16, 2019 file photo, Syracuse Mets’ Tim Tebow speaks with reporters prior to a minor league baseball game in Syracuse, N.Y. . (AP Photo/John Kekis)
Amusement parks, summer camps & indoor play facilities to reopen
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York is set to let amusement parks open in early April and overnight camps open this summer as long as they submit reopening plans to the state. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that arcades and other indoor family entertainment centers can open with 25% capacity starting March 26. Outdoor amusement…
STORM CENTER: Snow Thursday into Friday
(East Farmingdale, NY)- A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Long Island from Thursday morning into Friday at 7pm. Two storm systems will create snowy conditions across Long Island for Thursday into Friday night. WALK-FM Chief Meteorologist Pat Pagano, says the first of the two storms is tracking further to the south than originally…
Shinnecock Nation announce plans for casino
(Southampton, NY)- Long Island’s east end might soon have a casino. The Shinnecock Nation has formerly announced plans to build a casino in on tribal land in Southampton. According to Newsday, the casino site on Montauk Highway will have video lottery terminals and some table games, on and off site parking will be availble. …
Suffolk County to announce a new COVID-19 vaccination site
(Selden, NY)- A new vaccination site will be opening in Suffolk County. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, will be announcing more details about the location at Suffolk County Community College in Selden, Wednesday afternoon. Newsday says the Selden site, will focus on vaccinating cancer patients, residents with heart conditions and municipal employees with underlying health…
STORM CENTER: Winter Storm Watch issued
(East Farmingdale, NY)- A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Long Island beginning Thursday morning and continuing into Friday afternoon. A storm system over the Midwestern and Southern United States will move into our area on Thursday morning. WALK-FM Chief Meteorologist Pat Pagano says the storm should arrive by daybreak on Thursday and get…
Trump’s former Atlantic City casino to be demolished
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — By mid-morning Wednesday, a spot on the Atlantic City Boardwalk where movie stars, athletes and rock stars used to party and a future president honed his instincts for bravado and hype will be reduced to a smoking pile of rubble. The former Trump Plaza casino is to be imploded after…
Cuomo announces changes to marijuana legalization proposal
(East Farmingdale, NY)- New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office on Tuesday announced changes to the governors proposal for marijuana legalization. The governor is now calling for the allocation of a $100 Million Cannabis Social Equity Fund, which would be funded by grants and work to revive communities hardest hit by the war on drugs. The…