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Thousands mourn Benedict XVI at funeral celebrated by Pope
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis honored his predecessor Benedict XVI, the German theologian who made history by retiring, presiding Thursday over a rare requiem Mass for a dead pontiff by a living one before thousands of mourners in St. Peter’s Square. Bells tolled and the faithful applauded as pallbearers carried Benedict’s cypress coffin out…
New casino and resort could be coming to Nassau County
A full-service casino and resort could be coming to Nassau County. The New York Gaming Facility Location Board voted on Tuesday to open up the application process for three downstate casinos. Las Vegas Sands, a Nevada-based casino and resort company, has been eyeing possible locations to open a casino on the Island. There have been…
GOP’s McCarthy voted down time after time for House speaker
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans flailed through a long second day of fruitless balloting Wednesday, unable to either elect their leader Kevin McCarthy as House speaker or come up with a new strategy to end the political chaos that has tarnished the start of their new majority. Yet McCarthy wasn’t giving up, even after the…
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $940M after no winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $940 million after another drawing Tuesday resulted in plenty of losers but not a single grand prize winner The numbers drawn late Tuesday night were: 25, 29, 33, 41, 44 and gold Mega Ball 18. The next drawing is scheduled to be…
Al Roker Returning to TODAY
After taking time to deal with medical issues, Al Roker will return to TODAY on Friday, Jan. 6. Roker, 68, will reunite with his TODAY co-hosts after being off the air due to medical issues since mid-November. Roker was admitted to the hospital in November 2022 due to blood clots in his legs and lungs.…
Commack Motor Inn sold
The Commack Motor Inn has been sold for nearly $14 million The motel is known for its drive-up window, heart-shaped tubs, water beds and three-hour “short stay” option. The new owner plans to fix it up and make the motel more family-friendly. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
McCarthy fails in marathon votes for speaker, House adjourns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unable to elect Republican leader Kevin McCarthy as the new House speaker Tuesday, the Republicans adjourned for the day in disarray as the party tries to regroup from his a historic defeat after a long, messy start for the new Congress. The surprise move end to Day One shows there is no…
Bills’ Hamlin in critical condition after collapse on field
CINCINNATI (AP) — Buffalo defensive back Damar Hamlin was in critical condition early Tuesday after the Bills say he suffered a cardiac arrest on the field following a tackle hours earlier, leading to the indefinite postponement of Buffalo’s pivotal Monday night showdown against the Cincinnati Bengals. “Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit…
Police make arrest in false bomb, gun threats at Smith Haven Mall
A woman made fake bomb and gun threats at the Smith Haven Mall on New Year’s Day. Officers say it happened a little after 4 p.m. on Sunday when police received a 911 text message claiming a bomb was inside the Lake Grove mall. Another text message from the same number claimed a woman was…
Giants set as No. 6 seed in playoff
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Brian Daboll is no longer facing questions about the New York Giants making the playoffs for the first time since 2016. The Giants (9-6-1) are in after a 38-10 win over the struggling Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. The rookie coach got to celebrate with his players and people in the…
Kathy Hochul sworn in as governor
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Governor Kathy Hochul was sworn in for her first elected term on Sunday, making history as the first woman elected to the position in the state. The Democrat, launching her term as the 57th governor of New York, said her goals were to increase public safety and to make…
Officers seriously injured in Medford stabbing fatally shot attacker
STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — One of two police officers who were stabbed during a confrontation on Long Island, New York, fired the gunshots that killed the attacker, police officials said Thursday as the officers remained hospitalized. Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison released more details of Wednesday afternoon’s incident in Medford during a news…