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Long Island Rail Road third track project completed
Gov. Hochul and MTA officials announced the completion of the Long Island Rail Road third track project yesterday.The new 9.8-mile track runs from Floral Park to Hicksville — giving the railroad more operational flexibility. The LIRR says the added capacity will allow them to boost service on its Main Line, and to more quickly recover…
Mineola courthouse evacuated Monday
The Nassau County Courthouse on Old Country Road in Mineola was evacuated late Monday after a letter was opened inside the building containing “possibly hazardous material,” according to a law enforcement official The courthouse was cleared around 4:30 p.m. as a precaution after the letter was opened. Around half a dozen people were reportedly being…
Biden tells Puerto Ricans he’s ‘committed to this island’
PONCE, Puerto Rico (AP) — President Joe Biden promised to “rebuild it all” while visiting Puerto Rico on Monday, as tens of thousands of people remain without power two weeks after Hurricane Fiona struck and residents worry that Washington’s dedication to their recovery could prove fleeting. “I’m committed to this island,” he said after receiving…
49ers beat Rams 24-9 on MNF
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — A dominant defense and Deebo Samuel. The formula that has been so successful for the San Francisco 49ers against the Los Angeles Rams delivered another convincing win. Samuel turned a short catch into an electric 57-yard touchdown, Talanoa Hufanga returned an interception for a score and the 49ers beat the…
19-year-old died from a gunshot wound following a car crash in Central Islip
A young man died from a gunshot wound following a car crash in Central Islip over the weekend. Police say 19-year-old Carlos Guillen was driving Eastbound on Francisco Avenue around 12:30 p.m. Saturday when he hit a parked trailer and a fence. Guillen was rushed to the hospital, where physicians told officers they found the…
Employee stops man from robbing Hicksville restaurant
Nassau police say a 21-year-old man was arrested and charged with first degree robbery after attempting to steal cash from a Hicksville restaurant Sunday before an employee stopped him. Just before 3 a.m. Sunday morning, the suspect walked into Crown Chicken and Grill and handed an employee a note demanding money and said he had…
Wilson rallies Jets past Pickett, Steelers 24-20
PITTSBURGH (AP) — There was no doubt in Zach Wilson’s mind. None. And the second-year New York Jets quarterback had no interest in keeping his confidence to himself. So walking into the huddle late in the fourth quarter on Sunday, the Jets down by three in a place the franchise had won just once in…
Jones injures ankle in Giants’ 20-12 victory over Bears
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With Daniel Jones limited by an ankle injury and backup Tyrod Taylor down with a concussion midway through the fourth quarter, New York Giants rookie coach Brian Daboll reached for his grease board and went to work. Jones ran for two first-half touchdown before his injury and Saquon Barkley capped…
Bengals top Miami 27-15
CINCINNATI (AP) — Behind an overhauled offensive line coalescing in front of quarterback Joe Burrow and a defense forcing turnovers, the Cincinnati Bengals are looking more like the defending AFC champions. After losing their first two games, the Bengals have reeled off two wins in a span of five days. They beat the New York…
Hurricane Ian heads for Carolinas after pounding Florida
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A revived Hurricane Ian set its sights on South Carolina’s coast Friday and the historic city of Charleston, with forecasters predicting a storm surge and floods after the megastorm caused catastrophic damage in Florida and left people trapped in their homes. With all of South Carolina’s coast under a hurricane warning,…
Gov. Hochul says that all new vehicles sold in New York must be zero emissions by 2035.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that all new vehicles sold in New York must be zero emissions by 2035. Hochul said she is directing the state Department of Environmental Conservation to take major regulatory action to achieve significant greenhouse gas emission reductions from the transportation sector. She says the directive will also be…
4 men arrested for selling THC gummies at Bellmore store
Police say four men have been arrested following a drug investigation in Bellmore. According to detectives, officers executed a search warrant at Bellmore Cigars, Vapor, Lotto Store located at 2825 Merrick Road. It was determined that THC gummies were being sold at this location. The four were charged with multiple counts of criminal possession of…