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New York governor seeks to build the state’s first new nuclear power plant in decades
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s governor on Monday proposed the construction of the state’s first new nuclear power plant in decades.Gov. Kathy Hochul directed the state’s power authority to develop an advanced, “zero-emission” facility in upstate New York that she hopes will help create a clean, reliable and affordable electric grid for the state.She…
Thunder beat Pacers for NBA title
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walked off the court for the final time this season, collapsed into the arms of coach Mark Daigneault and finally smiled.It was over.The climb is complete. The rebuild is done. The Oklahoma City Thunder are champions.The best team all season was the best team at the end, bringing the…
MTA’s Finance Committee has approved a $2.3 billion plan to purchase 316 brand new M9A train cars
The MTA approved a $2.3 billion contract to design and manufacture 316 of the new rail cars — 160 for the LIRR and 156 for sister-railroad Metro-North. The new trains will replace the 100 M3 trains from the 80’s that are still in service on the LIRR. The new M9A train cars would be put…
State Education Department denies Massapequa request for mascot ban extension
The NY State Education Department has denied a request by the Massapequa school district for an extension to comply with the Native American mascots ban. State officials say nothing has been done to eliminate the use of its ‘Chiefs’ name and the District has said that it has no intention of complying with the ban.
What to know about the conflict between Israel and Iran, and the US intervention
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The United States inserted itself into Israel’s war against Iran, bombing three of the Islamic Republic’s key nuclear sites overnight. U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that the sites were “completely and fully obliterated,” and warned there would be additional strikes if Iran retaliates.The U.S. strikes came after a week of open…
Work begins on the Empire Wind project
Work has begun on lay the foundations for the Empire Wind project off Long Islands South Shore. The wind-power turbines are being built 14 miles off the coast of Long Beach. Hundreds of crew members and more than a dozen ships are working to prepare the seabed with a rock layer to stabilize the 54…
Driver killed after crashing into Manhasset Quaker meeting house
An unidentified driver died after crashing into the historic Quaker Meeting House in Manhasset early on Thursday morning. Police say the car struck the building at a high speed, and erupting into flames. Local fire departments responded to the scene to extinguish the fire. Damage was done to the meeting house that was built in…
SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas explodes, but no injuries reported
By The Associated PressA SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas exploded Wednesday night, sending a dramatic fireball high into the sky.The company said the Starship “experienced a major anomaly” at about 11 p.m. while on the test stand preparing for the tenth flight test at Starbase, SpaceX’s launch site at the southern tip of Texas.“A…
Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time, without clear legal basis
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 90 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership.Trump disclosed the executive order on the Truth Social platform Thursday morning.“He’s making an…
Long Island’s last duck farm is quacking again after losing its entire flock to the bird flu
AQUEBOGUE, N.Y. (AP) — Doug Corwin knew there was a problem at his family’s commercial duck farm in Long Island when he spotted scores of dead or lethargic birds during a barn inspection in January.Within days, Crescent Duck Farm became a casualty of the global avian flu outbreak, one of many farms around the U.S.…
Department of Justice to investigate NYS mascot ban
The Department of Justice is planning to taking over the U.S. Department of Education investigation into New York State’s mascot ban. Earlier this month Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced at Massapequa High School that the ban violated the Civil Rights Act.The New York State Education Department said the federal investigation is a blatant attempt…
The world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV could stop transmission — if people can get it
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions – although it’s unclear how many in the U.S. and abroad will get access to the powerful new option.While a vaccine to prevent HIV still is needed, some…