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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…
Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Ferry adding new ship
The Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Ferry Company will be adding a fourth vessel to its fleet; it’s the first addition in more than 20 years. The Long Island, a new 1,000-passenger ferry, will be christened in Florida on Friday and is expected to be in operation here by late fall. The company says the boat, which can…
Columbia University threatens to expel student protesters occupying an administration building
By CEDAR ATTANASIO, JAKE OFFENHARTZ and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York Tuesday, barricading entrances and unfurling a Palestinian flag from a window in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war on college campuses nationwide. The school promised they…
Takeaways from the start of week 2 of testimony in Trump’s hush money trial
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, JAKE OFFENHARTZ, COLLEEN LONG and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — The first week of testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial was the scene-setter for jurors. This week, prosecutors are working on filling in the details of how they say he pulled off a scheme to bury damaging…
Carolina hosts Islanders with 3-1 series lead
By The Associated Press The Carolina Hurricanes host the New York Islanders in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series. New York Islanders (39-27-16, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (52-23-7, second in the Metropolitan Division)Raleigh, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND:…
Santos is bookings Cameo videos for his drag queen alter ego
Former congressman George Santos announced on social media that his drag queen alter ego Kitara Ravache is now available for bookings on the video platform Cameo.Santos had previously denied that he performing in drag competitions in Brazil under the name “Kitara” in the 2000s.
Students hold protest at Adelphi University
A pro-Palestinian protest was held by students at Adelphi University on Monday at the Garden City campus.Organizers say the rally was calling on the school to cut ties with certain companies that do business with Israel.In a statement, Adelphi says, “The University fully believes in the importance of fostering an environment where students and community…
Duo charged with murder in killings of couple whose remains were found scattered on Long Island
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) — Two people were charged with murder on Monday in the killings of a couple whose remains were found scattered around Long Island earlier this year.Jeffrey Mackey, 39, and Alexis Nieves, 33, pleaded not guilty to killing Malcolm Brown and Donna Conneely, of Yonkers, at their arraignment in state court in Riverhead.Mackey,…
Rangers finish off sweep of the Capitals, move on to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — Not playing their best hockey against an opponent full of desperation, the New York Rangers relied on a familiar recipe to move on in the NHL playoffs.Artemi Panarin scored the go-ahead goal on the power play early in the third period, Igor Shesterkin made 23 saves and…
Suspects face murder charges in Babylon body parts case,
Sources say two of the suspects in the Babylon body parts case will face second-degree murder charges.The Suffolk County DA says Jeffrey Mackey and Alexis Nieves have been arrested on additional charges.The couple will be arraigned Monday morning on the additional charges.
Jones Beach Air Show lineup announced
The lineup has officially been announced for the 20th anniversary Jones Beach Air Show on Memorial Day weekend.The Blue Angels will be headlining the show, other performers include the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team and the Thunderbolt demo team.
Brunson scores career playoff-high 47 points, leads Knicks over 76ers for 3-1 lead
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball WriterPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Brunson had just finished the highest-scoring game of his playoff career, the highest ever by a New York Knicks player in the postseason, and he was impressed.Not by his own performance. Brunson loathes talking about that.He meant by the Knicks fanbase, which came into Philadelphia, took…