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Blue Jays in World Series for first time since before Ohtani was born, while Dodgers seek to repeat
NEW YORK (AP) — When slugger Joe Carter hit the last World Series pitch thrown in Canada over the left-field wall to win the Toronto Blue Jays’ second consecutive title, it was 8 1/2 months before Shohei Ohtani was born.The Blue Jays are back in baseball’s championship round for the first time since 1993 and…
Republican candidate Sliwa under pressure to withdraw from mayoral race
Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa faces growing pressure to drop out of the 2025 New York City mayoral race due to fears that his candidacy could split the conservative vote. Polling cited by The Wall Street Journal shows front-runner Zohran Mamdani leading comfortably in a three-way race, but his lead narrows if Sliwa withdraws, positioning Andrew…
What to know about the Amazon Web Services outage
NEW YORK (AP) — Internet disruptions tied to Amazon’s cloud computing service affected people around the world Monday trying to connect to online services used for work, social media and video games.About three hours after the outage began, Amazon Web Services said it was starting to recover from the problem. But the company later said…
The Great Jack-O’-Lantern Sail at Belmont Lake State Park
The Great Jack-O’-Lantern Sail at Belmont Lake State ParkThe New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the 12thAnnual Great Jack-o’-Lantern Sail will take place Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Belmont Lake State Park.Festivities begin at 3:00PM and will conclude at 6:30PM; the Jack-o’-Lanterns will set sail at approximately6:15PM.Everyone…
‘No Kings’ protests against Trump bring a street party vibe to cities nationwide
WASHINGTON (AP) — Large crowds of protesters marched and rallied in cities across the U.S. Saturday for ” No Kings ” demonstrations decrying what participants see as the government’s swift drift into authoritarianism under President Donald Trump.People carrying signs with slogans such as “Nothing is more patriotic than protesting” or “Resist Fascism” packed into New…
Trump commutes sentence of former US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he had commuted the sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who was slated to serve more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud and identity theft charges.Joseph Murray, one of Santos’ lawyers, told The Associated Press late Friday that the former…
Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and ANDREW DALTON Associated PressAce Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.Frehley died peacefully surrounded by family in Morristown, New Jersey, following a recent fall, according to his agent.Family…
Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton was charged Thursday with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes about his time in government that contained classified information.The 18-count indictment also suggests classified information was exposed when operatives believed linked to the Iranian regime hacked Bolton’s…
Oyster Bay’s 42nd Annual Oyster Fest Returns This Weekend
The Town of Oyster Bay is gearing up for one of Long Island’s biggest fall traditions as the 42nd Annual Oyster Fest kicks off Saturday and continues through Sunday in downtown Oyster Bay. The popular waterfront festival is expected to draw thousands of visitors for two days of food, live music, carnival rides, and family-friendly…
Blakeman and Koslow to Face Off in Nassau County Executive Race
Republican incumbent Bruce Blakeman and Democratic challenger Seth Koslow are set to face off in the race for Nassau County Executive this Election Day. The two candidates will participate in a debate hosted by News 12 Long Island on October 22, giving voters an opportunity to hear their positions on key issues affecting the county.…
Judge blocks Trump cuts, restores $34 million in anti-terror funds for New York City transit system
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has permanently blocked the Trump administration from withholding nearly $34 million in funding earmarked to protect New York’s transit system from terrorist attacks.Judge Lewis A. Kaplan said in a ruling Thursday that the Republican administration’s decision, based on the Big Apple’s “sanctuary city” protections for immigrants in the…
Center Moriches Man Indicted for 1984 Murder of Theresa Fusco in Lynbrook
(Press Release) 40-year-old DNA match linked Richard Bilodeau with the rape and death of 16-year-old Theresa Fusco near the Hot Skates roller rink in Lynbrook MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Center Moriches man was indicted on murder charges for the death of 16-year-old Theresa Fusco near a…