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Trump pardons a labor union leader on the eve of sentencing for failing to report gifts
WASHINGTON (AP) — A labor union leader who pleaded guilty to failing to report gifts from an advertising firm was pardoned by President Donald Trump on the eve of his sentencing hearing Wednesday, court records show.James Callahan, of Lindenhurst, New York, was general president of the International Union of Operating Engineers when he accepted —…
George Santos’ former treasurer sentenced to probation over bogus campaign finance reports
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — George Santos ‘ former campaign treasurer was sentenced Wednesday to three years’ probation for her role in fabricating campaign finance reports for the disgraced ex-congressman from New York.Nancy Marks, addressing a federal judge on Long Island, said she’d learned from her mistakes, walked away from politics and started her life…
Judge quickly rejects mistrial request at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge immediately rejected a defense request for a mistrial on Wednesday at the sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, after his attorneys said prosecutors tried to imply to a jury that the music mogul interfered with the investigation into rapper Kid Cudi’s firebombed Porsche in 2012.Although such mistrial…
Tate brothers face rape and trafficking charges in the UK
LONDON (AP) — British prosecutors say influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been charged with rape and other crimes in Britain. The Crown Prosecution Service says the charges were authorized last year and this is the first time they are being confirmed. Andrew Tate, 38, faces charges related to three women that include rape,…
GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES BELMONT PARK TO HOST 2027 BREEDERS’ CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
New York To Welcome Prestigious International Festival of Racing, Oct. 29-30, 2027 Revitalized Belmont Park Expected To Generate $1 Billion in Economic Impact Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., has been selected to host the 2027 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, Thoroughbred racing’s most prestigious international festival. New York State and…
Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he’s planning to pardon TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, famous for “Chrisley Knows Best,” a reality show that followed their tight-knit family and extravagant lifestyle that prosecutors said was boosted by bank fraud and hiding earnings from tax authorities.The Chrisleys were convicted in 2022 of…
Pacers beat Knicks 130-121 for a 3-1 lead
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton finished with 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds without a turnover in a historic postseason performance to lead the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks 130-121 on Tuesday night for a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.With his father, John, back in Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Haliburton became the…
26 businesses In Suffolk crackdown caught selling cannabis
County Executive Ed Romaine announced 26 businesses across Suffolk County were found to be illegally selling cannabis product in a recent police crackdown. Five businesses were closed due to multiple violations, and eight people were arrested on various charges.
Suffolk police suspect body found in LI pool maybe fugitive Matthew Zoll
Suffolk Police are working to identify a body that a homeowner in East Shoreham found when he uncovered his pool over the weekend. Police believe the victim maybe Matthew Zoll who Is accused of fatally stabbed his father in Rocky Point last November.The Suffolk County medical examiner will work to id the body and the…
Judge temporarily blocks Trump from retaliating against New York over congestion toll
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge in New York has temporarily prevented President Donald Trump from retaliating against the state over its Manhattan congestion toll.Judge Lewis Liman on Tuesday issued a temporary restraining order blocking the federal government from withholding federal funds or taking other punitive actions against the state at least until June…
Town hearing set for Tuesday on rezoning for casino at Nassau Coliseum
A Hempstead Town hearing is set for Tuesday on rezoning the Nassau Coliseum site to would allow casino. The proposed rezoning was requested by Las Vegas Sands in its Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Las Vegas Sands announced last month that it will not seek a casino license from New York State to build a new…
FDA will approve COVID-19 vaccine only for older adults and high-risk groups
The FDA announced that starting this fall, COVID-19 booster shoots will not be widely recommended. They will only be available for people over 65 or those who have underlying medical conditions. The FDA is also expanding its warning that some vaccines are linked to a risk of heart inflammation in young men.