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New York Islanders win the NHL draft lottery, securing the No. 1 selection. Sharks will pick second
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey WriterThe New York Islanders won the NHL draft lottery on Monday and vaulted nine teams, including the last-place San Jose Sharks, in winning the opportunity to have the No. 1 pick.The Islanders, who finished 10th in the standings and are in the midst of a front-office change, overcame having just…
Family-run food pantry forced to close for operating out of home
A West Hempstead family has been cited for running a food pantry in a residential area. The police and Hempstead town code enforcement shut down for operation over the weekendThe family was giving out free food to nearly 200 people every Saturday. They say they will donate the extra food they had to churches and…
Don’t have a REAL ID yet? That could cause you travel headaches after May 7
NEW YORK (AP) — The deadline to get a REAL ID is fast approaching after years of postponements and delays.Starting May 7, your license or identification card will need to be REAL ID-compliant to fly domestically in the U.S.Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like there will be another delay in the deadline this time. So, if…
NHL to hold an international event at UBS Arena in 2026 in place of All-Star Weekend, AP source says
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey WriterThe NHL is planning an international event at UBS Arena next February in lieu of the previously announced All-Star Weekend at the home of the New York Islanders, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the league…
Diddy sex trafficking trial set to start with jury selection
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop entrepreneur whose wildly successful career has been dotted by allegations of violence, will be brought to a New York courthouse Monday to be tried on charges that he used the influence and resources of his business empire to sexually abuse women. Jury selection is scheduled to…
2025 Long Island Marathon winners
The LI Marathon was Sunday. Benjamin Tuttle of East Moriches finished first on the men side; Alyssa Salese of Huntington won the women’s title.
Hewlett woman scammed out of $10,000
A Brooklyn man has been charged for alleged scamming a 90-year-old Hewlett woman out of $10,000. In February the victim received a phone call from a man claiming to be from the Federal Trade Commission saying her identity and Social Security number had been “compromised,” and told her she had to withdraw and hand over…
Trump draws criticism with AI image of himself as the pope ahead of the papal conclave
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump posted an artificial intelligence-generated image of himself dressed as pope as the mourning of Pope Francis continues and just days before the conclave to elect his successor is set to begin. Trump’s action drew rebukes from a group representing Catholic bishops in New York and among Italians.The image,…
‘Thunderbolts’ kicks off the summer movie season with $76 million at the box office
NEW YORK (AP) — Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts” opened with $76 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, kicking off the summer box office with a solid No. 1 debut that fell shy of Marvel’s more spectacular launches.All eyes had been on whether “Thunderbolts” — a team-up of antihero rejects similar to “Avengers”…
Brunson scores 40, Knicks top Pistons 116-113 in Game 6, advance to 2nd-round series with Celtics
DETROIT (AP) — Jalen Brunson’s crossover dribble between his legs created space for a game-winning 3-pointer with 4.3 seconds left and he blew a kiss to a quiet crowd that relentlessly taunted him for three games.Brunson finished with 40 points to lead the New York Knicks to a 116-113 win over the Detroit Pistons on…
Amazon plans to buy nearly 27 acres of Sunrise Mall property
Amazon plans to buy nearly 27 acres of the Sunrise Mall property in Massapequa, where they plans to open an “operations facility.” Thursday morning the Nassau County Planning Commission approved an application by the mall’s owner, Sunrise Mall Holdings LLC, to subdivide the mall site into four parcels of land.
Dozens of alleged gang members arrested in Suffolk County
The Suffolk County District Attorney office announced the arrests of 28 alleged gang members saying they are responsible for a long list of crimes.The alleged crimes include at least 19 different shootings in Suffolk County, armed robberies, drug trafficking and gun charges.