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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…
White House to extend student loan pause through August
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31, extending a moratorium that has allowed millions of Americans to postpone payments during the coronavirus pandemic. The decision was confirmed by an administration official familiar with the White House’s decision-making. Student loan payments were scheduled to resume May 1…
GOP blocks Senate COVID bill, demands votes on immigration
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have blocked a Democratic attempt to begin Senate debate on a $10 billion COVID-19 compromise that is just a day old. The GOP wants to entangle the bipartisan pandemic package with an election-year showdown over immigration restrictions that poses a politically uncomfortable fight for Democrats. The COVID-19 bill would provide money…
Ghislaine Maxwell family ‘shocked’ by denial of new trial
NEW YORK (AP) — The siblings of Ghislaine Maxwell say they are “profoundly shocked and troubled” that a judge has rejected a new trial despite revelations that a juror who helped to convict her failed to disclose he was sexually abused as a child. In a statement Tuesday, the “Maxwell Family” said it remains optimistic…
Twitter is considering an “edit” button
UNDATED (AP) — Twitter is about to do something it had long balked at doing: make it possible for users to edit their tweets. The company says it’s working on the idea — and will beta test it with some users in the months ahead. Many prominent Twitter users like Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry and…
2 Rikers guards among 6 charged in jail smuggling schemes
NEW YORK (AP) — Two corrections officers have been accused of accepting bribes and smuggling contraband including cell phones into New York City’s Rikers Island jail complex. According to criminal complaints unsealed Tuesday, the guards were arrested along with four other people in connection to two separate schemes. In one alleged plot, Katrina Patterson is…
Lawyer for NYC fired after grilling mayor over kid mask rule
NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for New York City was fired after she crashed a Monday news conference to confront Mayor Eric Adams about the city’s mask mandate for children aged 2 to 4. A city law department spokesperson says Daniela Jampel was fired later on Monday. Jampel attended the City Hall press conference…
Biden orders push on long COVID, pandemic’s shadowy mystery
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is ordering a new national research push on long COVID, while also directing federal agencies to support patients dealing with the mysterious and debilitating condition. The White House said Tuesday that Biden is ordering the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate an urgent new initiative across federal…
Gov pushes booster shots as COVID cases rise
East Farmingdale, NY- New York Governor Kathy Hochul rolled up her sleeve Monday for a second booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. “The vaccine and booster are our best tools to protect ourselves from COVID-19 and continue moving forward safely through this pandemic,” Governor Hochul said. “I’m glad I got my second booster shot now that I’m eligible,…