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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…
Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died
SAO PAULO (AP) — Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday. He was 82. The standard-bearer of “the beautiful game” had undergone treatment for colon cancer since 2021. The medical center where he had…
Nassau Republicans will not endorse Santos for reelection in 2024
Nassau Republicans say they will not endorse George Santos if he runs for reelection in 2024. Santos is set to take office on Jan. 3 after his victory in New York’s 3rd Congressional District.Nassau County GOP Chairman Joe Cairo released a statement, saying “I don’t know what party would endorse him as a candidate…This Republican…
Jake’s 58 set to expand
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation yesterday that will allow Jake’s 58 Casino to double its number of slot machines.The estimated $200 million expansion of the casino will be ongoing for the next two years.It will include A VIP lounge, sports bar, spa and a parking garage. Renovations to the hotel will also be part of…
Brooklyn Takes Atlanta to the Net
ATLANTA (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Kevin Durant had 26 points and a season-high 16 rebounds and the Brooklyn Nets won their 10th straight game, 108-107 over the short-handed Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. The winning streak is the longest in the NBA this season and…
Hochul Signs Landmark Bill
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed a landmark bill protecting kids from abusive parents in custody cases. The law requires domestic violence training for forensic mental health evaluators in child custody and visitation cases. It also requires evaluators are licensed and certified. The training will be conducted by the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence…
LIRR on NYE
The Long Island Rail Road is making some changes for the weekend as tens of thousands are expected to visit New York City to ring in the New Year. The LIRR will operate on a weekend/holiday schedule and add ten additional evening westbound trains to Penn Station on New Year’s Eve, The additions include three…
Investigation Launched on George Santos
Nassau County prosecutors have launched an investigation into Representative George Santos, after revelations surfaced that the now-embattled Republican lied about his heritage, education and professional pedigree as he campaigned for office. But despite intensifying doubt about his fitness to hold federal office, Santos has shown no signs of stepping aside – even as he has…
Barzal, Lee, Bailey lead Islanders past Penguins, 5-1
NEW YORK (AP) — Mathew Barzal and Anders Lee each scored twice, Josh Bailey had a goal and an assist and the New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 on Tuesday night. Hudson Fasching and Brock Nelson each had two assists and Ilya Sorokin made with 19 saves in his 100th NHL appearance. New…