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Jets and QB Justin Fields agree to a 2-year, $40 million deal, AP source says

Jets and QB Justin Fields agree to a 2-year, $40 million deal, AP source says

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football WriterJustin Fields was passed over by the New York Jets four years ago in the NFL draft. Now he’s expected to be their No. 1 quarterback.Fields and the Jets agreed Monday to a two-year contract worth $40 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated…

Firefighters knock down wind-driven brush fire on Long Island

Firefighters knock down wind-driven brush fire on Long Island

Fire officials say the Westhampton fire is 100% knocked down as investigators continue their search for the fire’s origin. The fires burned about 400 acres. Ninety fire departments and more than 600 emergency service personnel were on the scene as the fire raged over the weekend. Gov. Hochul declared a state of emergency Saturday after…

Armed man shot by Secret Service near White House while Trump out of town

Armed man shot by Secret Service near White House while Trump out of town

WASHINGTON (AP) — An armed man believed to be traveling from Indiana was shot by U.S. Secret Service agents near the White House after a confrontation early Sunday, according to authorities.No one else was injured in the shooting that happened around midnight about a block from the White House, according to a Secret Service statement.…

Seven charged in $20M money laundering scheme

Seven charged in $20M money laundering scheme

Seven men have been arrested in Nassau County in an alleged $20 million money laundering scheme that targeted hundreds of people across multiple states. The suspects mainly targeted older people sending computer pop-ups telling them their information had been compromised The victims were instructed to buy Home Depot and Lowe’s gift cards to avoid being…

Lindenhurst Tutor Time’s operational license pending revocation

Lindenhurst Tutor Time’s operational license pending revocation

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services has notified Tutor Time in Lindenhurst that its license to operate is pending revocation following an inspection that revealed 10 violations.An employee the day care was arrested last week for allegedly abusing a toddler in her care.

Walgreens agrees to be acquired by private equity firm for almost $10 billion

Walgreens agrees to be acquired by private equity firm for almost $10 billion

NEW YORK (AP) — Walgreens Boots Alliance says it has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners as the struggling retailer looks to turn itself around after years of losing money.Walgreens said Thursday that Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share, giving the deal an equity value just under $10 billion. Shareholders could…

Trump changes course and delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada

Trump changes course and delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday postponed 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada for a month amid widespread fears of the economic fallout from a broader trade war.The White House insists its tariffs are about stopping the smuggling of fentanyl, but the taxes proposed by Trump have…