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Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck wed in Las Vegas drive-through
NEW YORK (AP) — After a two-decade, on-again, off-again romance, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez finally “have papers” on each other. The celebrity pair got married over the weekend in Las Vegas. Lopez announced the news in an online newsletter for her fans yesterday. Lopez, who will now use the name Jennifer Lynn Affleck, says…
Woman and 3 dogs rescued from house fire
Islip Terrace, NY- A woman and her three dogs were rescued Sunday morning from a house fire in Islip Terrace. Officials say a 19-year-old woman was trapped inside a basement apartment at 4 Cleveland Street when fire crews arrived. Police say firefighters broke a basement window to rescue the woman who was then transported to…
Bathing advisory issued for 47 Suffolk County beaches
East Farmingdale, NY- The Suffolk County Department of Health has issued “an advisory against bathing” for 47 beaches based om the potential that bacteria is above New York State Standards. Department of Health Officials say the advisory will be lifted Tuesday, July 20, 2022, unless sampling reveals elevated levels of bacteria persisting beyond the 24-hour…
NY allocates $13.6M to fight gun violence
East Farmingdale, NY- New York State has set dedicated $13.6 million dollars to fight gun violence. Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement yesterday and said the funds would not only help with prevention but also will aid victims, their families and the local community. “This critical funding will boost the efforts of street outreach workers…
State launches monkeypox text message alerts
East Farmingdale, NY- Amid rising cases of the monkeypox virus, New York State health officials announced Thursday a new moneypox text message alert system. New Yorkers can sign up by texting the word MONKEYPOX to 81366 for information including cases, symptoms, testing and vaccination. As of July 14, New York State has recorded 414 confirmed…
Schumer readies vote on scaled-back computer chips bill
WASHINGTON (AP) – A bill that would provide grants, tax credits and other incentives for computer chip manufacturing may soon see action in the Senate. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is telling senators to expect an initial vote as early as Tuesday on a scaled-back bill that would include $52 billion for semiconductor producers in the…
Ivana Trump, first wife of former president, dies at 73
NEW YORK (AP) — Ivana Trump, the first wife of former President Donald Trump and mother to his oldest children, has died in New York City. She was 73. People familiar with the matter tell The Associated Press that police are investigating whether she fell accidentally down the stairs at her home. The people spoke…
House making 1st attempt to protect abortion in post-Roe era
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is expected to vote on two bills that would restore and guarantee abortion access nationwide. It’s the Democrats’ first attempt at responding legislatively to the Supreme Court’s seismic decision overturning Roe v. Wade. The legislation coming to the floor Friday stands almost no chance of becoming law, with support lacking…
Birthday boy LeMahieu scores in 10th, Yanks beat Reds 7-6
NEW YORK (AP) — DJ LeMahieu capped his 34th birthday by sliding across the plate on Alexis Díaz’s second straight wild pitch in the 10th inning, and the New York Yankees rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 Wednesday night and stop a three-game losing streak. Luis Severino allowed three consecutive…
Witness tampering at Jan. 6 hearing? Cheney raises prospect
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the latest Jan. 6 hearing, already standing out for its notable moments, Rep. Liz Cheney saved the most startling for last. In her closing remarks, the co-chair of the House investigating committee said the panel had learned that former President Donald Trump had recently tried to contact a witness whom “you have not yet…
NY court tosses conviction in death of anti-gang activist
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — A New York appeals court on Wednesday overturned the conviction of a woman found guilty of causing the death of an anti-gang activist in a dispute over a memorial honoring the activist’s slain daughter. Citing prosecutorial misconduct, the court ordered a new trial for Annmarie Drago, saying the prosecutor mischaracterized evidence during…
Two more shark attacks yesterday
A 49-year-old swimmer on Fire Island was bitten on the left wrist and buttocks Wednesday evening by a shark, Suffolk police said. The man was taken by Suffolk police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Earlier Wednesday, a surfer was bitten on his left calf at Smith Point County Park in…