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Tabloid publisher says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, JENNIFER PELTZ, ERIC TUCKER and JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — A veteran tabloid publisher testified Tuesday that he pledged to be Donald Trump ‘s “eyes and ears” during his 2016 presidential campaign, recounting how he promised the then-candidate that he would help suppress harmful stories and even arranged to…
Trooper struck in the face by driver during traffic stop
State Police say a state trooper was hurt last week when a driver punched him in the face during a traffic stop on the Southern State Parkway.The incident happened near Eagle Avenue when the trooper pulled over the suspect for an expired registration. When the trooper asked his driver’s license, the suspect threw his license…
Planned Parenthood staff on Long Island unionize
About 45 employees at Planned Parenthood clinics in Hempstead and Massapequa have joined the United Healthcare Workers East Union.In recent years, Planned Parenthood workers across the country have signed on with the union.
Trump tried to ‘corrupt’ the 2016 election, prosecutor alleges as hush money trial gets underway
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, JENNIFER PELTZ, ERIC TUCKER and JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 presidential election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public, a prosecutor told jurors Monday at the start of the former president’s historic hush money trial.“This was a…
Nets hire Jordi Fernandez as coach. Fernandez was Kings’ associate head coach for two years
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Jordi Fernandez was hired Monday as coach of the Brooklyn Nets, who are looking to bounce back after missing the playoffs for the first time in six years.The Nets finished 32-50 and fired Jacque Vaughn at the All-Star break. Kevin Ollie finished out the season as…
Jets trade quarterback Zach Wilson to the Broncos,
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football WriterThe New York Jets traded quarterback Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos on Monday, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.The Jets are sending Wilson and a seventh-round pick in this week’s NFL draft to the Broncos for a sixth-rounder, the person said.The person spoke…
The House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle. Next is the Senate
By STEPHEN GROVES and LISA MASCARO Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — The House has approved $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies in a rare weekend session as Democrats and Republicans banded together after months of hard-right resistance over renewed American support for repelling Russia’s invasion.With an overwhelming vote Saturday, the…
Prosecutors to make history with opening statements in hush money case against Trump
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, JENNIFER PELTZ, ERIC TUCKER and JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in history, prosecutors will present a criminal case against a former American president to a jury Monday as they accuse Donald Trump of a hush money scheme aimed at preventing damaging stories about his personal…
Old Bethpage couple charged with criminal weapons possession
Nassau Police say a couple has been charged with criminal weapons possession after police found multiple guns inside an Old Bethpage home on Saturday night. According to the police, they responded to the home when one of the suspect called 911 saying the other suspect threatened her with a shotgun. Responding officers found six illegal…
The man who set himself on fire outside the courthouse where Trump is on trial dies of his injuries
NEW YORK (AP) — The man who doused himself in an accelerant and set himself on fire outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial has died, police said.The New York City Police Department told The Associated Press early Saturday that the man was declared dead by staff at an area hospital.The…
Aldi opening five more Long Island stores
Aldi will be opening five more Long Island grocery stores over the next two years.Aldi currently has 13 stores on the Island, The five upcoming stores include locations opening this year in Central Islip, East Northport and Medford.Locations in Bethpage and Lake Ronkonkoma will open in 2025.
Officer hurt at scene of DWI crash
A Suffolk County officer who was at the scene of a DWI crash was hurt Thursday morning when a second drunk driver struck his patrol car.Authorities say the first crash happened on Jericho Turnpike in Huntington around 2:45 a.m. As the car was being removed by a tow truck around 4 a.m. another car hit…