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State of emergency for Suffolk County
A state of emergency has been declared in Suffolk County in the wake of “catastrophic” flooding responsible for destroying roads, damaging cars and displacing hundreds from their homes Sunday night into Monday morning. Suffolk County Executive Edward Romaine said “I am signing a declaration of emergency, which hopefully will get some aid to our locals…
Harvey Weinstein will remain locked up in New York while awaiting rape retrial
By CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein will remain in custody in New York while awaiting retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in Manhattan, prosecutors confirmed Monday as the former movie mogul made a brief court appearance related to California’s request to extradite him there.But after the New York case is…
Former US Rep George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in his federal case
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — George Santos, the former New York congressman who spun lies into a brief political career, pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, acknowledging that he allowed his ambitions to cloud his judgment.Santos, 36, is likely to spend at least six years in prison and owes hundreds of…
Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated PressPhil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre that brought success to Oprah Winfrey, Montel Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and many others, has died. He was 88.NBC’s “Today” show, citing family members, said Donahue died Sunday after a long illness.Dubbed “the king of daytime talk,” Donahue was…
Yankees and Tigers are kids for a day, mingling among Little Leaguers
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports WriterWILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Aaron Judge heard steady cries of “Judge!” from kids who flocked to the New York Yankees slugger from the moment he stepped off the team plane to his appearance at the Little League World Series.One of the biggest stars in baseball, Judge was certainly the biggest…
Discover Long Island Announces New Partnership with UBS Arena & the New York Islanders
Named Official Domestic Tourism Partner of UBS Arena & the New York Islanders LONG ISLAND, NY (August 15, 2024) — Discover Long Island (DLI), the region’s only accredited destination marketing organization, is proud to announce its new partnership agreement with UBS Arena and the New York Islanders Hockey Club of the National Hockey League (NHL). This partnership deal…
Ex-Rep. George Santos expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in fraud case, AP source says
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated PressFormer U.S. Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case, according to a person familiar with the matter.Santos, a Republican from New York, is expected to enter the plea at a court hearing planned for Monday on Long Island, the person said.The person…
The Democratic National Convention is here. Here’s how to watch it
By MEG KINNARD Associated PressCHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday, with delegates and officials descending on Chicago after a wild few weeks that saw the party switch out its nominee, upending what had already been an unprecedented campaign year.With the departure of President Joe Biden from the campaign, and Vice President…
PSC approves rate hike for National Grid
The state Public Service Commission on Thursday unanimously approved a three-year rate hike that will allow National Grid to raise average residential natural gas bills starting next month. The new prices will be phased in over three years.In year one, the average bill will increase by about $33 per month. In year two, another $8…
Investigators link phone number in document tied to Heuermann to sex worker
Newsday is reporting that law enforcement source say a phone number in an alleged planning document by Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect Rex A. Heuermann has been linked to a former sex worker from the Bronx. Investigators have since reportedly confirmed the number belonged to Danielle Goodling who died in 2021 at age 42, of…
Donald Trump asks judge to delay sentencing in hush money case until after November election
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is asking the judge in his New York hush money criminal case to delay his sentencing until after the November presidential election.In a letter made public Thursday, lawyers for the former president and current Republican nominee suggested that sentencing Trump as scheduled on Sept.…
‘Hollywood Squares’ host and Broadway star Peter Marshall dies at 98
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment WriterLOS ANGELES (AP) — Peter Marshall, the actor and singer turned game show host who played straight man to the stars for 16 years on “The Hollywood Squares,” has died. He was 98.He died Thursday of kidney failure at his home in the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles, publicist Harlan…