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Long Island graduation rate at 92.6%
The state Education Department announced the graduation rate for the Class of 2022 on Long Island was 92.6%, about the same as the prior year. There were marked gains in the graduation rates in Hempstead and Wyandanch, two districts under state monitorship for not netting performance targets. Long Island’s graduation rate continued to exceed the…
Pentagon: Chinese spy balloon spotted over Western US
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is tracking a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that has been spotted over U.S. airspace for a couple days, but the Pentagon decided not to shoot it down due to risks of harm for people on the ground, officials said Thursday. The discovery of the balloon puts a further strain on…
FBI investigating claim that Santos stole money from Veteran’s dying service dog
The FBI is investigating Rep. George Santos’ role in the alleged fundraising scheme for a New Jersey veteran’s dying dog. New Jersey naval veteran Rich Osthoff accused Santos of stealing $3,000 dollars raised on GoFundMe for the lifesaving treatment for his service dog back in 2016 — The dog never got the treatment, because Osthoff…
FBI searches Biden’s vacation home; no classified documents
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI searched President Joe Biden’s vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on Wednesday without turning up any classified documents, the latest turn in an extraordinary series of searches of his and his predecessor’s properties. Agents did take some handwritten notes and other materials relating to Biden’s time as vice president for…
Hochul’s $227B budget helps NYC transit, migrant response
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed dramatic spending to help New York City handle a wave of international migrants and to stabilize its reeling public transit system with her $227 billion state budget Wednesday, even as she warned of tougher economic times ahead. The wide-ranging spending plan also includes a public…
Tom Brady retires at 45, insisting this time it’s ‘for good’
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — This time, Tom Brady says he’s done for good. The seven-time Super Bowl winner with New England and Tampa Bay announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, exactly one year after first saying his playing days were over, by posting a brief video lasting just under one minute on social…
NY Governor vetoes changes to wrongful death law
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s governor has vetoed a bill that would have allowed wrongful death lawsuits to include claims for emotional damage, a change that could have led to much bigger payouts for fatal accidents and deadly medical errors. The bill, which had strong bipartisan support when it passed the Legislature last year,…
Bed Bath & Beyond to close 87 additional stores
Bed Bath & Beyond announced they will be closing 87 additional locations across 30 states. The company will also be closing all of its Harmon’s drug stores locations. Here on Long Island the Bed Bath & Beyond on Union Turnpike in New Hyde Park will be closing in addition to 6 Harmon locations across the…
Prosecutors file charges in set shooting by Alec Baldwin
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons specialist have been formally charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on a New Mexico movie set, according to court documents filed by prosecutors Tuesday. Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies filed the charging documents naming Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed,…
Santos steps down from House panels amid ethics issues
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. George Santos of New York told GOP colleagues Tuesday he is temporarily stepping down from his two congressional committees, a move that comes amid a host of ethics issues and a day after he met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Santos has faced numerous calls for his resignation and is…
Nassau Community College and Las Vegas Sands working on a partnership
Nassau Community College and Las Vegas Sands are working on a partnership regarding possible Uniondale casinoThe college would have a training center for workers at the casino and entertainment resort.In exchange, Las Vegas Sands would provide internships and possible job opportunities for students.It is still unknown if Las Vegas Sands will be awarded one of…
Whale dies after washing ashore at Lido Beach
A humpback whale died after washing ashore at Lido Beach early Monday.According to officials, the whale was an adult male about 35 feet long.Town officials say this is the first time in four years that a whale washed up onto the beach.The whale will be buried somewhere on the beach. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)