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Farmingville woman charged with stealing parents money to gamble

Farmingville woman charged with stealing parents money to gamble

A Long Island woman from Farmingville was indicted on Wednesday on charges related to the theft of approximately $440,000 from her elderly parents that she used to gamble at Jake’s 58 Casino. The investigation showed the suspect stole the money from her parents’ bank accounts by using debit cards to make withdrawals at ATM machines…

House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell

House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake, as lawmakers acted on concerns that the company’s current ownership structure is a national security threat.The bill, passed by a vote of 352-65, now…

Yankees ace sidelined for at least one to two months due to an elbow injury

Yankees ace sidelined for at least one to two months due to an elbow injury

TAMPA, Fla (AP) — New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole traveled to Los Angeles on Wednesday to see specialist Dr. Neal ElAttrache for additional tests on his right elbow.Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he has no timetable for how long Cole will be sidelined.“I understand it’s Gerrit Cole and it’s a big story, but I’m…

Biden and Trump clinch nominations, setting the stage for a grueling general election rematch

Biden and Trump clinch nominations, setting the stage for a grueling general election rematch

By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clinched their parties’ presidential nominations Tuesday with decisive victories in a slate of low-profile primaries, setting up a general election rematch that many voters do not want.The outcome of contests across Georgia, Mississippi and Washington state was…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering Aaron Rodgers or Jesse Ventura for a 2024 running mate

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering Aaron Rodgers or Jesse Ventura for a 2024 running mate

By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated PressRobert F. Kennedy Jr. is having conversations with vice presidential candidates as he gets closer to announcing his running mate for his independent presidential bid. Kennedy told The New York Times that NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura are at the top of his list. Stefanie…

Darryl Strawberry resting comfortably after heart attack, according to New York Mets

Darryl Strawberry resting comfortably after heart attack, according to New York Mets

LAKE ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — Former New York Mets and Yankees star Darryl Strawberry is recovering from a heart attack and is at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital.Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz said Tuesday that Strawberry was stricken Monday, a day before the eight-time All-Star’s 62nd birthday.Strawberry posted a photo of himself at the hospital…

Victims identified in Babylon body part case

Victims identified in Babylon body part case

Suffolk County police have identified the female victim in the Babylon body part case as Donna Conneely. Family members in court yesterday say the male victim was Malcolm Craig Brown. All four suspects in the case have been release without bail, but have GPS monitors on. All are facing charges of hindering prosecution, tampering with…

Stephenson-Moore leads Stony Brook over Hofstra 63-59 in Coastal Athletic Association semifinals

Stephenson-Moore leads Stony Brook over Hofstra 63-59 in Coastal Athletic Association semifinals

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tyler Stephenson-Moore had 23 points in Stony Brook’s 63-59 victory over Hofstra on Monday night in the semifinals of the Coastal Athletic Association Tournament.Stony Brook will play Charleston in the championship game on Tuesday. The winner earns an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament.Stephenson-Moore added nine rebounds and three steals for the…

New York State Assemblyman proposes legalization of adultery

New York State Assemblyman proposes legalization of adultery

Under a new bill proposed by New York State Assemblyman Charles Lavine from North Shore, adultery would no longer be illegal in NY State.Lavine said “This outdated statute criminalizes sexual behavior between consenting adults.” Adding that “If a law is not enforced, there is no reason it should be maintained.”Lavine’s office noted that since 1972,…

Women’s roller derby league fighting Nassau County ban of transgender athletes

Women’s roller derby league fighting Nassau County ban of transgender athletes

The Long Island Roller Rebels, a women’s roller derby team has asked a New York court to invalidate Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s order banning female sports teams with transgender athletes from using county facilities. The lawsuit argues that the state’s human rights and civil rights statutes prohibit discrimination based on gender identity.

Eagles reach free-agent deals with Saquon Barkley and Bryce Huff, AP source says

Eagles reach free-agent deals with Saquon Barkley and Bryce Huff, AP source says

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports WriterPHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles decided Saquon Barkley was the rare running back they were willing to make a financial splash on — a move made even more rewarding by prying him away from the NFC East rival Giants.The Eagles agreed to contracts with Barkley — long the face…