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FBI Chief denounces call to violence by Trump supporters
(AP) — The director of the FBI has strong words for supporters of former President Donald Trump who have been using violent rhetoric after his agency’s search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home. Christopher Wray, who was appointed as FBI director in 2017 by Trump, calls online threats against federal agents and the Justice Department “deplorable and…
Sesame Place launches diversity training
(AP) — Sesame Place says it will roll out new training for its workers after being hit with a $25 million class-action lawsuit alleging racial discrimination. The new training at the theme park near Philadelphia comes in the wake of a viral video of a costumed Sesame Street character snubbing two 6-year-old Black girls during…
Disney announces price increase for Disney+
(AP) — Walt Disney Co. is raising prices for streaming customers in the U.S. who want to watch Disney+ without ads. The price hike is tied to a new service Disney will launch in December. It will see the basic service, which now costs $7.99 per month, begin running ads. Those who want Disney+ ad-free…
Trump says he took the Fifth in NY civil investigation
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump says he invoked the Fifth Amendment and wouldn’t answer questions under oath in the long-running New York civil investigation into his business dealings. Trump arrived at New York Attorney General Letitia James’ offices Wednesday morning, but sent out a statement more than an hour later saying he declined to…
Trump arrives for testimony in New York investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has arrived at the New York attorney general’s office to be questioned under oath in New York’s long-running civil investigation into his dealings as a real estate mogul. The New York civil investigation is being led by Attorney General Letitia James and involves allegations that Trump’s company misstated…
Elderly man killed in crash
Coram, NY– An elderly man died Tuesday night after crashing his vehicle into the back of a tow truck on County Road 83 in Coram. Suffolk County Police say 83-year-old Preston Pavlo, of Mount Sinai, was driving southbound near Mooney Pond Road when he collided with the back of a tow truck that was parked…
It might soon cost as much as $34.50 to drive into Manhattan
East Farmingdale, NY- The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Congestion Pricing plan could soon cost Long Island commuters who drive into Manhattan for work, as much as $34.50 per trip, that’s according to a report in Newsday, who indicates that drivers who use E-Z Pass and commute at off peak hours could see lower fares. The MTA…
Veterans health bill marks a personal victory for Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will sign veterans health care legislation on Wednesday that ends a long battle to expand benefits for people who served near burn pits. It’s a personal issue for Biden. His son Beau was a major in the Delaware Army National Guard, and he died of cancer after his service…
Trump says he’s testifying Wednesday in NY investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump says he will be questioned under oath Wednesday in the New York attorney general’s long-running civil investigation into his dealings as a real estate mogul. Trump posted on his Truth Social account that he is in New York City for the deposition. The New York civil investigation is…
US will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials have authorized a plan to stretch the nation’s limited supply of monkeypox vaccine by giving people just one-fifth the usual dose. In an announcement issued Tuesday, they cited research suggesting that the reduced amount is about as effective. The so-called dose-sparing approach also calls for administering the Jynneos vaccine…
Serena’s Choice: Williams’ tough call resonates with women
NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams says she’s stepping away from tennis soon to focus on having a second child. And her lengthy explanation, in an essay for Vogue, is resonating with many women in sports and beyond, who say they can relate only too well to the trailblazing athlete’s words: “Something’s got to give.”…
Police identify body found on shore
Update: The male victim has been identified as Keith Viagas, 63, of Noyac. Next of kin has been notified. Sag Harbor, NY- Police on the East End are asking for help to identify the man, who’s body was found Monday morning on the shoreline of Sag Harbor Cove. Southampton Town Police say the received a…