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MLB gives players a Tuesday night deadline to make a deal
NEW YORK (AP) — For all the vitriol, Major League Baseball owners and locked-out players have closed the gap in recent weeks and are negotiating on similar frameworks for a new collective bargaining agreement. With the lockout in its 96th day Monday, the sides remained apart to various degrees on three of the most significant…
Public transit gets $3.7B to woo riders, adopt green fleets
WASHINGTON (AP) — Public transit systems straining to win back riders after being crushed by the COVID-19 pandemic are getting a $3.7 billion boost to help stay afloat and invest in electric buses. It’s part of several initiatives announced Monday by the Biden administration to promote green-friendly transit as workers begin returning to offices. The…
Nissan plans to halt production in Russia
(AP)- Japanese automaker Nissan is planning to halt production at its plant in Russia. The company is citing logistical challenges for the move. Nissan Motor isn’t providing a specific date but says production will stop soon. Its plant in St. Petersburg produced 45,000 vehicles last year, including the X-Trail sport utility vehicle. The Yokohama-based manufacturer…
People flee embattled Ukraine city, supplies head to another
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Buses carried civilians out of one embattled Ukrainian city and supplies toward another, as officials tried to get people to safety and ease the dire humanitarian situation for those still stuck. But reports of renewed Russian attacks on Mariupol on Tuesday threatened to again derail the efforts. On the 13th day…
Russia-Ukraine War: What to know on Russia’s war in Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has entered its 12th day following what Ukrainian authorities described as increased shelling of encircled cities and another failed attempt to evacuate civilians from the port of Mariupol. Russia announced yet another cease-fire and humanitarian corridors to allow civilians to flee Ukraine starting on Monday. Two previous cease-fire attempts have failed.…
Man arrested on DWI charges with child in the vehicle
(Huntington Station, NY)- A Long Island father was arrested over the weekend on charges including DWI with his 12-year-old child, in the vehicle. Police say the accident happened Sunday night around 9:20pm on East 10th Street, between Varney and Mulford Avenues in Huntington Station. Police say Denis Manzaneras-Orellana, 34 of Huntington Station, was driving a 2000…
Cuomo rips ‘cancel culture,’ hints at political comeback
NEW YORK (AP) — Just six months after he resigned from office in disgrace over sexual harassment allegations, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo appeared to be hinting at a political comeback in remarks at a Brooklyn church on Sunday. Appearing at a church in Brooklyn on Sunday morning, Cuomo said he acknowledged his behavior…
Man shot, injured while breaking into police officer’s home
BABYLON, N.Y. (AP) — Police say a man was shot and injured when he broke into the suburban New York home of an off-duty police officer. The Suffolk County Police said the man was attempting to burglarize the home early Saturday morning in West Babylon when the man was shot by the homeowner, a New…
Gas tops $4 per gallon average, 1st time since 2008
NEW YORK (AP) — The average price of regular gasoline across the U.S. has risen above $4 per gallon for the first time since 2008. The AAA motor club said the price of regular gas went up by almost 41 cents during the past week. That comes in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,…
Babylon teacher arrested for having a sexual relationship with student
Suffolk police say a Babylon teacher was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a former student, In November 2021, the Babylon Union Free School District contacted Suffolk police regarding allegations of sexual misconduct. During an investigation, a female victim came forward and reported Timothy Harrison engaged in a sexual relationship with her between September…
Blakeman announces gun collection for Ukrainian
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has announced a gun collection for Ukrainian citizens fighting against Russia forces. The announcement comes as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has repeatedly said his citizens are in dire need of weapons to protect themselves from Russian forces invading their nation. Residents will be able to donate unloaded legal weapons to SP…
Anti-vaccine mandate truck convoy on Long Island
A convoy of trucks took to Long Island roads yesterday in an anti-vaccine mandate protest The group is one of many across the country protesting vaccine mandates. The convoy is started at the Ronkonkoma train station yesterday morning and then headed to upstate New York. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)