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Russia cuts off 2 EU nations from its gas in war escalation
POKROVSK, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has opened a new front in its war over Ukraine, cutting two European Union nations that staunchly back Kyiv off from its gas. That represents a dramatic escalation in a conflict that is increasingly becoming a wider battle with the West. One day after the United States and Western allies…
SpaceX launches 4 astronauts for NASA
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX has launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA, less than two days after completing a flight chartered by millionaires. The Falcon rocket blasted off before dawn Wednesday from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center. The crew includes the first Black woman making a long-term spaceflight, NASA’s Jessica Watkins.…
State: MTA debt could reach $57B by 2030
East Farmingdale, NY- New York State Comptroller Thomas Dinapoli said Tuesday that the MTA’s debt could reach $57 billion dollars by the year 2030. According to a press release about the state’s annual report, “despite unprecedented federal aid and better-than-expected state tax revenues, the (MTA) continues to use borrowing techniques that push difficult financial decisions…
Wegmans announces 1st Long Island location
Lake Grove, NY- Wegmans Food Market, a popular supermarket chain, has announced plans to open a store on Long Island. In an announcement made yesterday, the store announced it’s first Long Island location will be in Lake Grove on the corner of Middle Country Rd and Moriches Rd. Wegmans now operates 106 stores in seven…
Man killed in shooting
Central Islip, NY- A Brentwood man was shot and killed early Monday morning in Central Islip. Suffolk County Police say the shooting took place in front of La Hookita De Alberto Hookah Lounge, 1125A Suffolk Avenue at approximately 3:45am. Jose A Hernandez, 40, was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore where he…
Fight over gerrymandering moves to New York’s highest court
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The fight for control of the U.S. House moves Tuesday to New York’s highest court. Judges on New York’s Court of Appeals are set to hear arguments in a lawsuit claiming Democrats illegally gerrymandered the boundaries of the state’s new congressional districts. Two lower courts have already ruled that the district…
Elon Musk to buy Twitter for $44B and take it private
(AP)- Elon Musk reached an agreement to buy Twitter for roughly $44 billion on Monday, promising a more lenient touch to policing content on the platform where he promotes his interests, attacks critics and opines on a wide range of issues to more than 83 million followers. The outspoken Tesla CEO, who is also the…
Judge finds Donald Trump in contempt in New York legal fight
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge has found former President Donald Trump in contempt of court for failing to adequately respond to a subpoena issued by the state’s attorney general as part of a civil investigation into his business dealings. Judge Arthur Engoron on Monday ordered Trump to pay a fine of $10,000…
Amazon union could face a tough road ahead after victory
NEW YORK (AP) — In the aftermath of their hard-won labor victory, Amazon workers in the New York City borough of Staten Island popped Champagne, cheered their victory and danced in celebration. But their jovial attitude will be tested by a company that seems likely to drag its feet to the bargaining table. The nascent…
Judge orders NYC jails chief to appear at status conference
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has ordered the head of New York City’s jails to appear at an upcoming status conference on conditions at the troubled Rikers Island jail complex. U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain directed city Department of Correction Commissioner Louis Molina to attend the session scheduled for Tuesday. She issued…
PD: Homeless woman stole car, ran over driver while fleeing
LAKE RONKONKOMA, N.Y. (AP) — A woman is facing charges on Long Island for allegedly stealing a car and running over its driver as she attempted to flee. Suffolk County police say the incident occurred Saturday evening in Lake Ronkonkoma after Lorraine Lombardo parked her 2013 Chevrolet Spark in a church parking lot and left…
PD help teens get ready for Prom Season
Brentwood, NY- Over the weekend police in Suffolk County help Long Island high school students pick out dresses and tuxedo’s for the upcoming 2022 prom season. The annual event, Prom Impact, was held over two days at the Suffolk County Police Academy in Brentwood. Organized by the Suffolk County Association of Women Police, the event…