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Former congressman tapped as Democratic candidate in special election to replace George Santos
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi will be the Democratic nominee in next year’s special election to replace ousted congressman George Santos, New York Democrats announced Thursday. Party leaders were tasked with choosing nominees for the Feb. 13 election, triggered when Santos’ fellow lawmakers voted to remove him from the U.S. House…
Juan Soto traded to New York Yankees from San Diego Padres in 7-player blockbuster
NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto is headed to the New York Yankees in their first big move following the team’s worst season in three decades. They hope at least one more will follow. New York acquired Soto and Gold Glove center fielder Trent Grisham in a blockbuster trade with the cost-cutting Padres on Wednesday…
MTA board approves NYC congestion pricing plan
The MTA board approves the NYC congestion pricing plan for vehicles that enter Manhattan below 60th Street on Wednesday.The tolls impose a $15 fee on passenger vehicles that enter the zone from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.The vote paves the way for a 60-day…
South Fork Wind Delivers First Offshore Wind Power to Long Island
South Fork Wind Becomes First Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Farm in Federal Waters to Begin “Powering Up” in the United States Two Turbines Already Installed; All 12 Turbines Expected to be Installed By Early 2024 Supports New York Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act Goal to Install Nine Gigawatts of Offshore Wind by 2035 Traducción al…
Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course in 2024. Triple Crown finale will be 1 1/4 miles
(AP) The Belmont is heading to Saratoga for the first time — but almost certainly not the last. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that the 2024 Belmont Stakes will be run at Saratoga Race Course, with the third leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown shifting upstate from Long Island because of the massive…
‘A master of storytelling’ — Reaction to the death of pioneering TV figure Norman Lear
(AP) A collection of reactions to the death of Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television, who died Tuesday night at 101. “I loved Norman Lear with all my heart. He was my second father. Sending my love to Lyn and the whole Lear family.” — Rob Reiner, via X,…
Denny Laine, founding member of the Moody Blues and Paul McCartney’s Wings, dead at 79
NEW YORK (AP) — Denny Laine, a British singer, songwriter and guitarist who performed in an early, pop-oriented version of the Moody Blues and was later Paul McCartney’s longtime sideman in the ex-Beatle’s solo band Wings, has died at age 79. Laine, inducted five years ago into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as…
With George Santos out of Congress, special election to fill his seat is set for February
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A special election to pick a successor to George Santos, the New York Republican who was expelled from the U.S. House last week, will be held on Feb. 13, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday. The race for a seat representing some Long Island suburbs and a small part of the New…
Laundrie hired lawyer 9 days before Gabby Petito’s mother reported her missing
The parents of Gabby Petito claim that Brian Laundrie’s parents knew she was dead 13 days before she was reported missing.Petito and Laundrie went on a cross country road trip in the summer of 2021 when she vanished.New court filings say Laundrie called his parents in a panic, telling them she was “gone” and he…
George Santos is offering personalized videos for $200
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — George Santos already has a new gig. The former congressman, fresh off his historic expulsion last week, has created a Cameo account where the public can pay for a personalized video message. Screenshots of his account — with the bio “Former congressional ‘Icon’!” — started to spread online Monday morning. By…
Standoff ends at Huntington Station home after man barricaded himself inside
Police in Huntington Station had to use a battering ram to break down a garage door at the home on New York Avenue, after a man barricaded himself inside the home for more than five hours.The standoff started at around 3:40 p.m. Monday afternoon. It ended shortly after 9 p.m when police walked out with…
Man pulled from the water after going overboard in Great South Bay
Police say a man on a boat went overboard in the Great South Bay Monday afternoon around 3 p.m. The incident happened off West Islip. The man was pulled from the water by a good Samaritan and was taken to the hospital with hypothermia. The boat eventually crashed after the man fell into the water.