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Knicks advance to the Eastern Conference semis, topping 76ers 118-115 in Game 6
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports WriterPHILADELPHIA (AP) — With a frenzied Philly crowd clamoring for defense, Josh Hart hesitated for just a second after Jalen Brunson passed him the ball from the left wing before Hart realized the 76ers weren’t playing any D on him.Left alone at the top of the arc, Hart let it…
Protesters return at Stony Brook University
Protesters once again gathered on the campus at Stony Brook University Thursday afternoon following a night where 29 people were arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest.In addition to their pro-Palestinian chants, they also are demanding that those who were arrested have their charges and suspensions dropped.
Sam Ash Music closing all stores
Sam Ash Music announced on Thursday that they have begun the process of closing all of their stores nationwide as well as their official website, SamAsh.com.The family-owned chain that was originally founded in 1924, has its corporate headquarters located in Hicksville and a retail store in Carle Place. They had already closed the store in…
I-95 in Connecticut will close for days after fiery crash damages bridge, governor says
By SUSAN HAIGH and PAT EATON-ROBB Associated PressHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The major traffic artery linking New England with New York will be closed in Connecticut for days after a tanker fire damaged a bridge over Interstate 95, Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday.The tanker truck filled with gasoline burst into flames in a three-vehicle crash…
Kentucky Derby: How to watch, the favorites and what to expect in the 150th running of the race
By The Associated PressThe Kentucky Derby turns 150 years old this year, extending its run as America’s longest continuously held sporting event.Twenty horses stampeding 1 1/4 miles around Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May is considered 2 of the most exciting minutes in sports. There will be some 150,000 fans on hand, many…
Protesters arrested at Stony Brook University
Suffolk police officers shut down the pro-Palestinian protest at Stony Brook University Early this morning. At least 29 demonstrators have been taken into custody and others have been forced to leave. Students were warned they could face arrest if they did not leave the Staller Steps of the university by 11 p.m. Wednesday night.
TikToker from LI arrested for selling misbranded weight loss drugs
Isis Navarro Reyes, a Long Island TikToker who also goes as Beraly Navarro, was charged on Wednesday for allegedly promoting and selling misbranded weight loss drugs to her social media followers, The drugs caused at least one buyer to develop a lifelong bacterial infection.
Man pleads guilty in drugged driving crash
Michael DeAngelo has pleaded guilty to nine charges in the East Massapequa crash that killed four members of the same family last summer.The Nassau County District Attorney said DeAngelo was driving his car at120 mph moments before the crash while under the influence of drugs..DeAngelo is expected to be sentenced to seven to 21 years…
Trump calls judge ‘crooked’ after facing a warning of jail time if he violates a trial gag order
By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON, SCOTT BAUER and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated PressWAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — Donald Trump returned briefly to the campaign trail Wednesday and called the judge presiding over his hush money trial “crooked” a day after he was held in contempt of court and threatened with jail time for violating a gag order.Trump’s…
Prosecutors seek September retrial for Harvey Weinstein after rape conviction was tossed
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein during a hearing Wednesday in Manhattan, the disgraced movie mogul’s first court appearance since his 2020 rape conviction was overturned by an appeals court last week.One of Weinstein’s accusers, Jessica Mann, was in the courtroom Wednesday and is…
Hurricanes beat Islanders 6-3 to clinch NHL playoff 1st-round series in 5 games
Drury, Noesen help Hurricanes beat Islanders 6-3 to clinch NHL playoff 1st-round series in 5 gamesBy AARON BEARD AP Sports WriterRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — This time, the Carolina Hurricanes didn’t miss their chance to close out the New York Islanders on home ice.Jack Drury scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and Stefan…
Police clear pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University, Stony Brook University students are gathering on the steps of Staller Center for Arts to establish the Gaza solidarity encampment
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ, JOSEPH B. FREDERICK and STEFANIE DAZIO Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Police officers carrying zip ties and riot shields stormed a Columbia University building being occupied by pro-Palestinian protesters, streaming in through a window late Tuesday and arresting dozens of people.The protesters had seized the administration building, known as Hamilton Hall, more…