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Openings set for Wednesday in trial of Giuliani associate
NEW YORK (AP) — A jury has been selected for the trial of Lev Parnas, a onetime associate of Rudy Giuliani who is accused along with a co-defendant of making illegal campaign contributions. Opening statements were set for Wednesday morning. U.S. prosecutors say Parnas ingratiated himself with influential Republicans through improper contributions. Those included a…
Religious vaccine exemption stays for NY health care workers
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that New York must continue to allow health care workers to seek exemptions from a statewide COVID-19 vaccine mandate on religious grounds as a lawsuit challenging the requirement proceeds. Judge David Hurd in Utica had issued a temporary restraining order a month ago after 17 doctors,…
Coroner: Gabby Petito strangled 3-4 weeks before body found
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A coroner in Wyoming says slain cross-country traveler Gabby Petito was strangled. The 22-year-old woman’s body was found last month near an undeveloped camping area in remote northern Wyoming along the border of Grand Teton National Park. Teton County Coroner Dr. Brent Blue said in a news conference Tuesday he was…
US to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration says the United States will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All international visitors will need to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. Vehicle, rail and ferry travel between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico has been largely…
Nets won’t play Irving until he meets vaccine requirement
UNDATED (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets have announced that All-Star guard Kyrie Irving will not play or practice with the team until he can be a full participant, ending the idea that he would play in only road games. Under a New York mandate, professional athletes playing for a team in the city have to…
Police say this man stole over $700 in clothing from Macy’s in Lake Grove
Lake Grove, NY- Suffolk County Police say are searching to find a man who allegedly stole over $700 dollars in clothing from Macy’s at the Smithaven Mall. Officials say the man entered the mall on February 19, 2021 around 5:15pm and the items stolen are valued at approximately $780 dollars. Anyone with information on the…
Customs dispute jeopardizes US fish stick supply
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A customs dispute at the U.S.-Canada border is threatening America’s supply of a key fish used for popular products like fish sticks and fast food sandwiches. The Alaska pollock has a complicated supply chain. After being caught, it’s transported by ship to New Brunswick, Canada, near the border with Maine. Then…
House returns to stave off default with debt limit vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of the House are scrambling to Washington to pass a short-term lift of the nation’s debt limit. The vote Tuesday will ensure the federal government can continue fully paying its bills into December. House Democrats are expected to have enough votes on their own to ensure that President Joe Biden can…
Giuliani associates face trial in campaign finance scheme
NEW YORK (AP) — A businessman who once pitched himself as someone who could expose corruption in the Trump Administration over its dealings in Ukraine is facing trial in New York City. Lev Parnas and another defendant are charged with violating campaign finance laws by funneling donations from a rich Russian financier to GOP candidates.…
Columbus Day Parade returns to NYC after 2020 cancellation
NEW YORK (AP) — The annual Columbus Day Parade has returned to New York City after being canceled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Marching bands and floats traveled up Fifth Avenue on Monday as spectators waved green, white and red Italian flags. Organizers say 35,000 marchers took part in the parade and tens…
Long Island man, 73, identified as helicopter crash victim
CORNWALL, N.Y. (AP) — New York State Police have identified the victim of a fatal helicopter crash near Storm King Mountain as 73-year-old Arthur Charych of Setauket on Long Island. Authorities say Charych was the only person aboard the Robinson R44 helicopter that crashed near Route 218 in Cornwall at about 3:30 p.m. Sunday. He…
The Latest: Fauci says fine to trick-or-treat this year
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The government’s top infectious diseases expert says families can feel safe trick-or-treating outdoors this year for Halloween as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. decline, especially for those who are vaccinated. Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday that it’s an important time of year for children,…