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12 jurors have been picked for Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Selection of alternates ongoing
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, JENNIFER PELTZ, ERIC TUCKER and JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — A jury of 12 people was seated Thursday in former President Donald Trump’s history-making hush money trial, propelling the proceedings closer to opening statements and the start of weeks of dramatic testimony.The court quickly turned to selecting alternate jurors,…
Islanders, Rangers and Knicks start the playoffs this weekend
The National Hockey League today announced the dates, starting times and national television coverage for the Eastern Conference Game 1s of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round, which begins Saturday, April 20. The complete First Round schedule will be announced when available. All times listed are ET and subject to change. The Islanders start…
Nassau Legislature approves new outdoor fields at Mitchel Athletic Complex
The Nassau County Legislature approved plans Wednesday for two new outdoor fields at the Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale.The fields will be built next to the indoor soccer facility and will be used for a variety of sports.Construction is expected to start this summer.
Heuermann back in court
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann returned to court on Wednesday in his first appearance since February for prosecutors to turn over more evidence to the defense team.Michael Brown, Heuermann’s defense attorney, announced he is seeking information from the FBI’s investigation into the Gilgo case.Heuermann is due back in court on June 18.
Pizza Strong fundraiser today for the family of Officer Diller
More than 200 pizzerias are taking part in a Long Island Pizza Strong fundraiser that will donate money to the Diller family, Beyond The Badge NY, Project Thank-A-Cop & Silver Shield Foundation.A total of $5 from every pizza sold at participating restaurants will go to the causeTo find a participating restaurant go to Lipizzastrong.com
Biden’s latest plan for student loan cancellation moves forward as a proposed regulation
By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s latest plan for student loan cancellation is moving forward as a proposed regulation, offering him a fresh chance to deliver on a campaign promise and energize young voters ahead of the November election.The Education Department on Tuesday filed paperwork for a new regulation that…
First 7 jurors seated at the end of the second day of Trump’s hush money trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Following a protracted questionnaire phase and hours of questioning on Tuesday, seven jurors were seated by the time the court adjourned on the second day of Donald Trump ‘s hush money trial. Jury selection will resume Thursday morning.The jurors are picked by process of elimination in a system that will repeat…
Driver in shooting of Detective Diller pleads not guilty
Lindy Jones one of the two suspects charged in the fatal shooting of NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller pleaded not guilty to weapon charges yesterday. Jones who was the driver of the car that accused shooter Guy Rivera was in had a loaded gun in the glove compartment at the time of Diller’s death last month.…
2 officers injured while making arrest in Bellerose
Two officers were injured while arresting a man at a Bellerose 7-Eleven, police say. Officials say it happened Tuesday around 1 a.m. on Jericho Turnpike. Police say Amrit Bhatti was asked to leave the store, but then returned and urinated on the property. When Bhatti attempted to flee, police were waiting. The suspect then became…
The New York Islanders clinch a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with 4-1 win over Devils
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports WriterNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Islanders are back in the playoffs for the fifth time in six years because they responded to the midseason coaching change that saw Patrick Roy replace Lane Lambert.Kyle Palmieri and Brock Nelson each had a goal and an assist and the Islanders clinched…
John Sterling retires from Yankees broadcast booth at age 85 a few weeks into 36th season
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball WriterNEW YORK (AP) — John Sterling, the hyperexcitable New York Yankees broadcaster known for decades of indelible, personalized home run calls, announced his immediate retirement Monday at age 85.Sterling made the unexpected decision a few weeks into his 36th season as the Yankees’ radio play-by-play voice. He had cut back…
Gun supervisor for ‘Rust’ movie gets 18 months in prison for fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on set
By MORGAN LEE Associated PressSANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A movie weapons supervisor was sentenced to 18 months in prison in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust,” during a hearing Monday in which tearful family members and friends gave testimonials that included calls for…