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Judge rejects Trump request to dismiss classified documents prosecution
By ERIC TUCKER Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge refused Thursday to throw out the classified documents prosecution against Donald Trump, turning aside defense arguments that a decades-old law permitted the former president to retain the sensitive records after he left office.Lawyers for Trump had cited a 1978 statute known as the Presidential Records…
Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.23 billion after another drawing without a big winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot has increased to an estimated $1.23 billion after another drawing without a big winner Wednesday night.The numbers selected were: 11, 38, 41, 62, 65 and the Powerball 15.The jackpot, which now ranks as the eighth-largest in U.S. lottery history, has been growing for more than three months,…
Governor Hochul Announces Project to Overhaul Outdated DMV Technology to Bring Significant Customer Service Improvements to New Yorkers
(Governor Hochul Office) Multi-Year Project Will Replace 50-Year-Old Technology and Make Future Service Enhancements More Seamless As part of an ongoing effort to deliver best in class customer service to New Yorkers, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has launched a multi-year project to replace and modernize a significant…
MS-13 Gang Member Pleads Guilty To 2017 Murders
Edwin Rodriguez a onetime member of the MS-13 gang pleaded guilty Wednesday to his role in the 2017 murders in Central Islip of four suspected rival gang members who supposedly disrespected MS-13 in their social media postings.After committing the murders, Rodriguez was a fugitive from justice before he was arrested in El Salvador and extradited to…
Tigers and Mets postponed by rain for 2nd straight day, will play doubleheader Thursday
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball WriterNEW YORK (AP) — For the second consecutive day, the scheduled game between the Detroit Tigers and New York Mets was postponed because of rain.Wednesday night’s game will be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader beginning at 12:10 p.m. on Thursday, originally an off day for both teams…
Biden and Trump win New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Wisconsin primaries
By JONATHAN J. COOPER and TERESA CRAWFORD Associated PressKENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Voters in four states weighed in Tuesday on their parties’ presidential nominees, a largely symbolic vote now that both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have locked up the Democratic and Republican nominations.Biden and Trump easily won primaries in Rhode Island,…
Lynbrook ma accused of headbutting police medic
A Lynbrook man is accused of headbutting a Nassau County police medic.At about 11:35 p.m. on Monday officers responded to a Lynbrook residence and requested an ambulance to transport the man for medical treatment.Detectives say the suspect became combative and headbutted the police medic when the ambulance arrived.The medic suffered a bruise to his head…
Over 40 animals removed from Ronkonkoma home
More than 40 animals were removed from a Ronkonkoma home yesterday by Hazmat teams and Suffolk SPCA. Official responding to the home respond say at last count, 46 animals, including birds and dogs, were taken out of the home. The subject of the investigation was charged with animal cruelty and the home was condemned.
College will cost up to $95,000 this fall. Schools say it’s OK, financial aid can numb sticker shock
By NICK PERRY Associated PressMEREDITH, N.H. (AP) — As more than 2 million graduating high school students from across the United States finalize their decisions on what college to attend this fall, many are facing jaw-dropping costs — in some cases, as much as $95,000.A number of private colleges — some considered elite and others…
Powerball jackpot rises to $1.09 billion and stretches a 3-month losing streak
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.09 billion after no one matched the six numbers drawn Monday night, continuing a three-month winless streak for the top prize.The numbers drawn were: 19, 24, 40, 42, 56 and the Powerball 23.No one has won Powerball’s jackpot since New Year’s Day, a…
Trump Media stock falls more than 21% after company discloses $58 million loss for 2023
BY WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPSNEW YORK (AP) — Less than a week after a flashy stock market debut, Donald Trump’s social media company on Monday disclosed that it lost nearly $58.2 million last year, sending its stock tumbling more than 21%. Losses in 2023 for Trump Media & Technology Group — whose flagship product is Truth Social…
Holbrook couple accused in toddler’s overdose death charged
The Holbrook couple accused of causing the fatal overdose of their 14-month-old son are facing a 28-count criminal indictment.The Suffolk County DA announced that Wilkens Adonis, 38, and Daryllee Leibrock, 38, were each indicted on manslaughter, criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of weapon and other charges.