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NY $220B budget becomes law, boosted by federal aid, surplus
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Saturday signed a $220 billion state budget that’s expected to rely on an influx of federal funds and higher-than-expected tax revenues. The bill signing comes over a week past the original April 1 deadline. Disagreements over policy issues held up passage of the spending plan, which was…
Police search for clues after East Farmingdale house fire
East Farmingdale, NY- Officials in Suffolk County are searching for clues after a house fire in East Farmingdale earlier this month. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and the Police Arson detectives say an unknown group of people entered a house that was under construction on Lincoln Avenue at approximately 3:50am on April 3 and set a…
Gas tax cut, child care boost, bail in pending NY budget
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York will devote billions of dollars to help families pay for child care, boost health care worker wages and temporarily cut state gasoline taxes, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday as she announced a “conceptual” agreement with legislators on a $220 billion state budget. The Democrat said legislative leaders also agreed…
Mets beat Nats 5-1 in Showalter debut
WASHINGTON (AP) — For each of the past three seasons, the New York Mets sent Jacob deGrom to the mound on opening day and watched him throw at least five scoreless innings. This time, an injured deGrom was not available, so fill-in Tylor Megill took the ball from new Mets manager Buck Showalter and turned…
COVID-19 anti-viral medications now at Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop has announced that it will now offer the two FDA authorized COVID-19 anti-viral medications, at all 55 New York pharmacies. According to officials, the anti-viral drugs are available at no cost with a valid prescription from a health care provider. Once prescribed, Stop & Shop encourages the infected individual to stay home…
Jackson confirmed as first Black female high court justice
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday, shattering a historic barrier by securing her place as the first Black female justice and giving President Joe Biden a bipartisan endorsement for his effort to diversify the high court. Cheers rang out in the Senate chamber as Jackson, a…
Police search for missing Long Island mother & child
Hempstead, NY- A Long Island mother and child, have been reported missing. Nassau County Police say 1-year-old Diego Sierra-Flores was last seen at his home on the morning of Friday, April 1st and reported missing on Wednesday, April 6 at 4:30pm. Police believe that Diego, is possibly with his mother, Yansis Sierra-Mejia, 25, of Hempstead.…
Top New York judge not complying with vaccine mandate
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge on New York’s highest court has been referred to a disciplinary commission and could be kicked off the bench for failing to comply with a rule requiring all court personnel to provide proof they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19. Judge Jenny Rivera is one of seven jurists on the state’s…
No deal yet on New York budget
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Legislative leaders and Gov. Kathy Hochul have yet to reach a deal on an over $216 billion budget. Lawmakers and aides faced a lengthy to-do list as of Wednesday afternoon. The Legislature held a brief session Wednesday without voting on budget bills, and lawmakers extended their hotel stays as negotiations dragged…
Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash
Coram, NY- A bicyclist was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash on Wednesday night in Coram. Police say it happened around 10:45pm in front of 50 Middle Country Rd. The vehicle that fled the scene has been described as a light colored SUV that was heading eastbound. The name of the victim is being…
PD join forces with shelter for ‘Adopt With A Cop’
Southampton, NY- Southampton Town Police have joined forces with the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation to help adoptable animals find good homes. For more information on puppies, kittens, rabbits and other animals available for adoption at the Southampton Animal Shelter call (631)728-7387 or visit sasf.org tocheck out all of SASF’s rescues. Photo: Southampton Town Animal Shelter…
PD: Woman injured on the job at bakery in Oceanside
Oceanside, NY- Police in Nassau County say a woman was hurt on the job Tuesday in Oceanside. Officials say they got a 911 call about a female worker who’s arm was impaled and lodged inside a machine at My Dad’s Cookies on New Street. Police say EMS and first responders were able to dismantle the…