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Blakeman looking to deputize residents with gun licenses in the event of a emergency
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has confirmed that he’s looking to deputize residents with gun licenses — particularly retired law enforcement or military veterans — to become provisional special deputy sheriffs in the event of a county-wide emergency like a hurricane.The county is seeking applicants who would assume powers if Blakeman declares a state of…
1 of 2 suspects in fatal shooting of New York City police officer is arrested
NEW YORK (AP) — One of the suspects in the fatal shooting of a New York City police officer during a traffic stop has been arrested on weapons charges, police said Wednesday.Lindy Jones, 41, was awaiting arraignment in Queens criminal court for his suspected role in Monday’s shooting of Officer Jonathan Diller, the first New…
A $15 toll to drive into part of Manhattan has been approved. That’s a first for US cities
By CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — New York is on track to become the first U.S. city with congestion tolls on drivers entering its central business district after transit officials approved a $15 fee for most motorists headed into part of Manhattan.Members of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board on Wednesday voted to greenlight…
Mets opener postponed a day to Friday due to rainy forecasts
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Baseball openers in New York and Philadelphia were postponed a day until Friday because of rainy forecasts in both cities.Pete Alonso and the New York Mets were scheduled to host the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday afternoon, a day featuring the first full slate of major league…
The winless lottery streak is over. Someone has won the $1.12 billion Mega Millions jackpot
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Someone in New Jersey overcame the odds Tuesday night and won the $1.12 billion Mega Millions jackpot, breaking a winless streak that dated to last December.The numbers drawn were: 7, 11, 22, 29, 38 and 4. The winning ticket was sold in New Jersey, according the the Mega Millions website.Until…
Funeral arrangements set for Officer Diller
A memorial candlelight vigil to honor the memory of fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller will be held on Wednesday, March 27th, at 7pm at Brady Park in Massapequa Park. Funeral arrangements are complete for Officer Diller, who was shot and killed while making a traffic stop in Far Rockaway. The wake will be on Thursday…
Biden administration approves the nation’s seventh large offshore wind project
(AP) The Biden administration greenlit the seventh large offshore wind project in the United States Tuesday.Danish wind energy developer Ørsted and the utility Eversource plan to build a 924-megawatt project, Sunrise Wind, 30 miles (48 kilometers) east of Montauk, New York. They say the wind farm will power about 600,000 New York homes when it…
Powerball jackpot climbs to $865 million as long winless drought continues
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $865 million after no one won Monday night’s drawing, continuing a winless streak that dates to New Year’s Day.The numbers drawn were: 7, 11, 19, 53 68 and red ball: 23.Since the last winner on Jan. 1, there have been 36 straight drawings…
New York City police officer from Massapequa Park fatally shot during traffic stop
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated PressA New York City police officer was shot and killed Monday during a traffic stop, the city’s mayor said. It marked the first slaying of an NYPD officer in two years.“We lost one of our sons today and it is extremely painful. It is extremely painful,” Mayor Eric Adams said, addressing…
Commuter buses, city vehicles get exemption under latest MTA congestion pricing plan
Commuter buses and city vehicles will receive an exemption from the city’s congestion pricing program under a newly-updated plan from the MTA. The base toll will remain at $15 for most motorists under the proposal, which is set to get a vote at the MTA’s monthly board meeting on Wednesday.
Court agrees to pause collection of Trump’s massive civil fraud judgment if he puts up $175M
By JENNIFER PELTZ and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — A New York appeals court on Monday agreed to hold off collection of former President Donald Trump’s more than $454 million civil fraud judgment if he puts up $175 million within 10 days.If Trump does, it will stop the clock on collection and…
Casino licenses decision not likely to be made until late 2025
The New York State Gaming Commission says a decision on any downstate casino licenses will likely not be made until late 2025. The Commission says it will the time for zoning and environmental reviews. There are at least 11 proposals competing for three full casino licenses including the proposal by Las Vegas Sands to build…