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Biden signs Anti-Lynching Act
WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidents usually say a few words before they turn legislation into law. But Joe Biden flipped the script yesterday when he signed the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act. He signed the bill first in the White House Rose Garden — then spoke. In his comments, Biden thanked civil rights leaders, Congressional Black Caucus…
LIRR Commuter Alert for Huntington
Huntington, NY- The Town of Huntington will begin repairing the East 2nd Street entrance to the LIRR Huntington South Parking lot during the week of Tuesday, March 29th through Monday, April 4th. Commuters are encouraged to plan extra travel time and use the South Parking Garage. NOTE: Commuters using the South Parking Garage facilities on…
Hochul says Biden’s proposed budget would “fuel NY’s economic comeback”
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s $5.8 trillion budget for next year would trim federal deficits and boost taxes on the wealthiest Americans. Both could appeal to Sen. Joe Manchin. And Democrats are hoping that could help revive talks with Manchin over the party’s derailed social and environment plan. Before Christmas, the West Virginia Democrat…
Suffolk PD to host Coloring With Cops
Lake Grove, NY- Join Suffolk County Police this Friday, April 1, from 11a-1pm Center Court at the Smithhaven Mall in Lake Grove for Coloring With Cops. This free event is open to all. Photo: In this Wednesday, April 8, 2020, photo Jack Rothenberg, 6, of Glen Burnie, Md., selects an egg, to participate in an…
Hillary Clinton to voice ‘Into The Woods’ role in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Hillary Clinton will play the offstage role of the Giant in a production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Into The Woods” in her onetime home state of Arkansas. The Arkansas Repertory Theatre announced the casting on Monday. Clinton tweeted that she is “excited” about the show. The “Into The Woods” Giant is…
Bills’ new stadium deal carries $850M taxpayer tab, gov says
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — State and county taxpayers will be asked to commit a record $850 million in public funds toward construction of the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium as part of a 30-year lease agreement. The project has a total estimated price tag of $1.4 billion. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced in a press release the…
Man with gunshot wound arrested on drug charges after Sunday night crash in Melville
Melville, NY- A Wyandanch man with a gunshot wound was arrested Sunday night on drug charges after crashing his vehicle in Melville. Officials say Daquan Cannon, 31, was driving a 2011 BMW sedan eastbound on the South Service Rd east of Rt 110, when the vehicle went off the road and hit a tree. Police…
White House pushes for cleaner indoor air amid Omicron BA.2 surge
East Farmingdale, NY- The White House has begun a push to increase awareness around the need for cleaner indoor air amid the Omicron BA.2 surge and the push to return to normal. On Tuesday, the White House is holding a free webinar to discuss the importance of improving air quality. The free zoom meeting begins at…
Have you heard of the Orbeez Challenge? PD investigate after child shot in Lindenhurst
Lindenhurst, NY- One of the latest viral TikTok challenges includes the use of an Orbeez gun and officials in Suffolk County are trying to determine if the recent shooting on a child in Lindenhurst is part of this trend. According to Suffolk County Police, on March 18th at approximately 5:55pm, a 12-year-old boy was shot…
Report shows impact of pandemic on students’ performance
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A statewide report has examined the impact of the pandemic on public school students’ academic performance. The Department of Education’s Condition of Education in Connecticut report says while graduation rates continue to rise, there is evidence that the pandemic caused some learning loss. Among other conclusions, it found that students who…
Average US gas price drops 6 cents over 2 weeks to $4.37
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline dropped 6 cents over the past two weeks to $4.37 per gallon. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says Sunday that the decrease comes after nine straight weeks of price hikes totaling 98 cents. The price at the pump…
Will Smith confronts Chris Rock, then wins best actor Oscar
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith marched on stage and smacked presenter Chris Rock during Sunday night’s Oscars after Rock made a joke about the appearance of Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Smith was awarded best actor for his role in “King Richard” moments later and apologized to the academy during his speech. The crowd…