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Prosecutors say DNA match helped solve 1980 murder in Bay Shore
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say a DNA match has helped police solve the murder of a 20-year-old woman who was killed in 1980. Prosecutors in Suffolk County on Long Island say Herbert Rice was the attacker who killed Eve Wilkowitz in 1980 after raping and strangling her. Rice died of cancer in 1991. Wilkowitz…
Police ask for help after woman seriously injured in hit and run crash on Sunrise Highway
Bellmore, NY- Police in Nassau County are asking anyone who witnessed a crash last night around 10pm in Bellmore to give them a call. Officials say a 20-year-old woman was crossing Sunrise Highway at Bedford Avenue, when she was struck by a vehicle, that kept going. The victim suffered a serious head injury and is listed…
West Islip man arrested on child pornography charges
West Islip, NY- A West Islip man was arrested this week on child pornography charges. Suffolk County Police say following an investigation, the Computer Crimes Unit arrested Nicholas Pedagno, 73, for possessing child pornography. Officials say they found several accounts on his computer where he identified himself as a younger person in chat applications. The…
House Panel finds 8-hour gap in White House records during 1/6 insurrection
(AP) — The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol has found a nearly 8-hour gap in official White House records of then-President Donald Trump’s phone calls. The crucial communications came as the violence unfolded and his supporters stormed the building, Two people familiar with the probe say the gap in evidence…
Foo Fighters cancel concerts after Taylor Hawkins dies
NEW YORK (AP) – The Foo Fighters are calling off all their scheduled tour dates after the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins. The band members say in a statement, “Let’s take this time to grieve, to heal, to pull our loved ones close, and to appreciate all the music and memories we’ve made together.” Hawkins…
US opens second COVID boosters to 50 and up, others at risk
(AP)- Americans age 50 and older can get a second COVID-19 booster if it’s been at least four months since their last vaccination. The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday authorized an extra dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine for that age group and for certain younger people with severely weakened immune systems. The…
New York AG asks appeals court to enforce Trump subpoena
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s attorney general is asking a state appeals court to uphold a lower court ruling requiring former President Donald Trump to answer questions under oath after a civil investigation into his business practices uncovered evidence that he may have misstated the value of assets like golf courses and skyscrapers on…
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…