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High court won’t hear New York City teacher vaccine dispute
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is declining to wade into a lawsuit filed by four New York City public school employees over a policy that they be vaccinated against COVID-19. Lower courts had previously allowed the policy to go into effect while litigation continued, and Justice Sonia Sotomayor had also rejected an emergency request…
Lawyer: Ex-NY Lt Gov has strong legal challenges for charges
NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for recently resigned New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin says the Democrat has very lively legal issues from which to challenge corruption charges brought against him last week. Attorney Barry Berke told a Manhattan federal judge Monday that he expects to challenge charges including bribery, fraud and conspiracy that…
Florida judge voids US mask mandate for planes, other travel
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge in Florida struck down a national mask mandate on airplanes and mass transit Monday, and airlines and airports swiftly began repealing their face covering requirements. The judge’s decision freed airlines, airports and mass transit systems to make their own decisions about mask requirements, resulting in a mix…
Man killed in weekend crash in Holbrook
Holbrook, NY- A Bohemia man was killed in a crash on Sunday morning in Holbrook. Suffolk County Police say Richard Norman, 66, of Bohemia, was traveling northbound on Broadway Avenue when his vehicle went through a red light and struck a flatbed truck that was heading eastbound on Veterans Memorial Highway. Norman was transported to…
PD: Man stabbed in Patchogue parking lot
Patchogue, NY- A 42-year-old year old Patchogue man suffered serious injuries early on Sunday morning, after police say he was stabbed in the chest. Officials say the victim was in the parking lot of 272 East Main Street when he was stabbed in the chest at approximately 3:20am. After the attack, police say the man…
Tax Day arrives in the U.S.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Americans wait until the last minute to file their taxes — and this year is no exception. Today is Tax Day, the federal deadline for individual tax filing and payments — which means the IRS will get tens of millions of last-minute filings both electronically and on paper. As of…
FDA investigates Lucky Charms cereal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating Lucky Charms cereal after dozens of customers complained of illness after eating it. The FDA has gotten more than 100 complaints about the cereal so far this year and says it “takes seriously any reports of possible adulteration of a food that may also…
Broadway theaters extend mask mandate through May 31
NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway theatergoers will have to keep their masks up through at least May 31, the Broadway League said Friday. The announcement comes as the United States deals with a COVID-19 surge, with cases rising nationally and in most states after a two-month decline. One policy change is that Broadway theaters will…
Islander legend Mike Bossy has died
East Farmingdale, NY- Islander legend and Hockey Hall of Famer, Mike Bossy has died at age 65.
Poll: Americans divided on teaching race, sexuality in school
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are deeply divided over how much children in K-12 schools should be taught about racism and sexuality. The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll suggests Americans are slightly leaning toward expanding — not cutting back — discussions of sex…
Health Officials urge precautions as COVID infections up 125% on Long Island
East Farmingdale, NY- Health Officials in New York State are urging residents to take infection precautions during the Spring holiday season.
Brooklyn subway attack suspect is jailed without bail
NEW YORK (AP) — The man charged in this week’s Brooklyn subway attack has been ordered held without bail, with prosecutors saying he terrified the “entire city.” Frank James appeared in federal court Thursday, a day after his arrest in an attack that left 10 people shot. Authorities say the 62-year-old unleashed smoke bombs and…