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Jackson throws 3 TD passes, Ravens cruise past Jets 24-9
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Lamar Jackson is betting on himself to cap another big season with a huge payday. The Baltimore Ravens’ star quarterback certainly got off to a terrific start. Jackson threw three touchdown passes, including two to Devin Duvernay, and the Ravens rolled past the New York Jets 24-9 on a rainy…
3 people killed when vehicle strikes utility pole on Montauk Highway in Brookhaven
Suffolk Police say 3 people were killed when a vehicle hit a utility pole on Montauk Highway in Brookhaven The accident happened just before 8 p.m. No further information is available at this time. Anyone with information is asked to call the Fifth Squad detectives at 631-854-8552.
Buffalo Bills blow out champion Rams 31-10 in season opener
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have fallen short in enough playoff games in recent years to know the season is long and the opener doesn’t mean much in January. They still felt justified in their championship aspirations after going into the Super Bowl winners’ home stadium and completely wrecking their banner-raising party on…
Bannon pleads not guilty in ‘We Build the Wall’ scheme
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s longtime ally Steve Bannon pleaded not guilty Thursday to duping donors who gave money to build a wall on the U.S. southern border. The case, brought by New York prosecutors, is a state-level reboot of a federal case cut short last year by a presidential pardon. Bannon,…
Queen Elizabeth II dead at 96 after 70 years on the throne
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a symbol of stability in a turbulent era that saw the decline of the British empire and disarray in her own family, died Thursday after 70 years on the throne. She was 96. The palace announced she died at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland, where…
Obamas return to the White House, unveil official portraits
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, returned to the White House Wednesday, unveiling official portraits with a modern vibe in an event that set humor and nostalgia over his presidency against the current harsh political talk about the survival of democracy. While her husband cracked a few jokes about his gray hair,…
Mask no longer a requirement on public transportation
New York State is dropping its mask requirement on public transportation . Masks will be encouraged but not required on buses and trains including the New York City subway system,’ Face coverings had been required on public transportation statewide since April 2020 when New York was first ravaged by the coronavirus. Compliance in the subway…
Bills, Rams open NFL season
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — For nearly seven months, Sean McVay has told the Los Angeles Rams their Super Bowl championship guarantees them nothing in this new season except a banner. “It feels like it was a long time ago,” said McVay, the youngest coach in NFL history to win it all. “It’s one that I’ll…
Jets QB Wilson out until at least Week 4, Flacco to start
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Joe Flacco will huddle up for the New York Jets against his former team. And likely a few more opponents after that. Coach Robert Saleh announced Wednesday that Flacco will start at quarterback in the season opener Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens in place of the injured Zach Wilson —…
Newly renovated Penn station concourse reopens
Gov. Hochul was at Penn station yesterday for the concourse reopening that is part of the full-scale reconstruction of Penn Station into a modern, spacious, world-class single-level terminal. It is open to natural light and features a skylight. Construction of the concourse is one of three major projects transforming the experience of LIRR riders in…
Broadway Week begins with 2-for-1 ticket sales
Broadway fans can grab two tickets to some of Broadway’s top shows like Chicago, Moulin Rouge or Wicked for the price of one. There are nearly two dozen shows participating. Broadway Week runs now through Sept. 25. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Police looking for man who used fraudulent check to buy vehicle in West Babylon last month
Police say a man used a fraudulent check to purchase a utility truck from Fast Signs in West Babylon last month. The vehicle cost over $26,000 Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information can call 1-800-220-TIPS.