Nassau County says it will rework its lease approval process in effort to build the resort and casino at the Nassau Coliseum.A state judge ruled in February that Las Vegas Sands does not have a valid lease for the area.In a statement, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said, “In spite of delays and changing circumstances,…
A pro-Palestinian protest took place Thursday afternoon at Hofstra University. The Protesters called for an end to U.S. financial support of Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza. 50-100 students holding signs and waving Palestinian flags and at least one faculty member took part in the protest. Hofstra University security said the protest was peaceful.
By JENNIFER PELTZ, MICHAEL R. SISAK, COLLEEN LONG and JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — As Donald Trump was running for president in 2016, his old friend at the National Enquirer was scooping up potentially damaging stories about the candidate and paying out tens of thousands of dollars to keep them from the public…
New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trialBy MICHAEL R. SISAK and DAVE COLLINS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein ‘s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with “egregious” improper rulings,…
NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities investigating New York’s Gilgo Beach killings have launched a sprawling search of a wooded area on Long Island, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.The case has fueled national speculation after years of dead ends. Months ago, prosecutors charged a New York architect with murder in the death of…
The UBS Arena will host the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. ET. This year will mark the 40th anniversary of MTV’s VMAs, which celebrates the best music videos of the past year. “We are excited to welcome back the MTV Video Music Awards to New York State,” New…
By AAMER MADHANI and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he was immediately rushing badly needed weaponry to Ukraine as he signed into law a $95 billion war aid measure that also included assistance for Israel, Taiwan and other global hot spots.The announcement marked an end to the…
The Associated Press undefinedNo, TikTok will not suddenly disappear from your phone. Nor will you go to jail if you continue using it after it is banned.After years of attempts to ban the Chinese-owned app, including by former President Donald Trump, a measure to outlaw the popular video-sharing app has won congressional approval and is…
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated PressFormer U.S. Rep. George Santos on Tuesday said he is dropping his longshot bid to return to Congress, months after he was expelled from the House while facing a slew of federal fraud charges.Santos, who was running as an independent candidate for the 1st Congressional District in New York, said he…
One women was killed and another injured, in a crash on Sunrise Highway in Massapequa Tuesday evening.Officials say a vehicle with one female driver who was driving drunk struck another vehicle with two women inside..The woman who struck the vehicle then stole a police car vehicle and drove off.The public vehicle was tracked and remotely…