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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…

LIRR looking to improve wireless service

LIRR looking to improve wireless service

The MTA is looking to improve wireless service for LIRR commuters. It has put out a request for proposals from companies interested in building and maintaining a wireless communication network throughout the Long Island Rail Road. The network, which would be developed at no cost to the MTA, could include new cellular towers in segments…

The Mets first ever pop-Up Experience In New York City Is Set To Open Friday

The Mets first ever pop-Up Experience In New York City Is Set To Open Friday

This unique, experiential retail space located in Union Square will offer fans exclusive merchandise, experiences, special surprises and more FLUSHING, N.Y., March 5, 2025 – The New York Mets announced today they will open their first ever pop-up experience – Mets House NYC – on Friday, March 7 located in Union Square in New York City.…

New Voting Machines coming to Suffolk

New Voting Machines coming to Suffolk

The Suffolk County Legislature has allocated nearly $35 million to the county’s Board of Elections to purchase new voting machines. Officials say the current machines are prone to ballot jams and mechanical issues.Various civic groups have argued the new machines under consideration are unreliable, too costly and inefficient. The Board of Elections is looking to…