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Aide fired by George Santos says he got his job after sending money to Republican’s deputy
NEW YORK (AP) — A man who briefly worked as an aide to U.S. Rep. George Santos says he got his job after sending a series of payments to one of the Republican’s top deputies. Derek Myers, 31, told staff of the House’s ethics subcommittee during an interview Wednesday that while he was trying to…
Long Island beaches looking for lifeguards
Long Island beaches are hoping to avoid a lifeguard shortage that has been an issue the last few summers.The state parks lifeguard certification exam will be held at 7:30 a.m. on June 11 at Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood and at Jones Beach. Qualified participants can sign up until June 9 on the state…
After sailing though House on bipartisan vote, Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling deal now goes to Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Veering away from a default crisis, the House overwhelmingly approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending the deal that President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy negotiated to the Senate for swift passage in a matter of days, before a fast-approaching deadline. The hard-fought compromise pleased few, but lawmakers assessed…
Donald Trump’s legal team and Manhattan prosecutors spar over where he will stand trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Ten months before Donald Trump is scheduled to stand trial in his historic New York City criminal case, Manhattan prosecutors are turning the former president’s words against him in a tug of war over precisely where he will be tried. Trump’s lawyers have spent weeks angling to have the hush money…
Mike Pence will launch his presidential campaign in Iowa on June 7
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence will officially launch his widely expected campaign for the Republican nomination for president in Iowa next week, adding another candidate to the growing GOP field and putting him in direct competition with his former boss. Pence will hold a kickoff event in Des Moines on June…
‘That ‘70s Show’ star Danny Masterson found guilty of 2 rape counts, is led from court in handcuffs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury found “That ’70s Show” star Danny Masterson guilty of two out of three counts of rape Wednesday in a Los Angeles retrial in which the Church of Scientology played a central role. The jury of seven women and five men reached the verdict after deliberating for seven days spread…
The Coliseum Inn in East Meadow condemned
The Coliseum Inn, located in East Meadow, has been condemned.According to the Department of Social Services, 16 people who lived there have been moved to other hotels.The Town of Hempstead released a statement saying in part, “Coliseum Motor Inn in East Meadow was closed due to unsafe and unsanitary living conditions.”There have also reportedly been…
Nassau IDA approves Coliseum lease transfer
The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency voted unanimously to approve the lease transfer of the Nassau Coliseum to Las Vegas Sands.The vote comes after the Nassau Legislature voted to transfer the Coliseum’s lease to Las Vegas Sands last week.The proposed $4 billion project at the Nassau Hub would include a hotel, a performance space, restaurants…
Christie allies launch super PAC ahead of expected 2024 campaign for the GOP presidential nomination
NEW YORK (AP) — Allies of former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie have launched a new super PAC to support his expected candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination. Christie has painted himself as the only potential candidate willing to directly take on former President Donald Trump, who is currently leading the GOP field by wide…
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, The Carter Center says
ATLANTA (AP) — Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, her family announced Tuesday. Carter, now 95, remains at home with former President Jimmy Carter, 98, who has been at home receiving hospice care since early this year. “She continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains and visits with…
New submarine to be named USS Long Island
A new submarine will be called the USS Long Island, U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said Thursday. “Long Islanders have stood up to the call of duty, whether it’s serving with George Washington, throughout all the many different conflicts of our nation’s history, World War I and World War II, and it’s to them,…
Body of teen who fell off sailboat found
The body of Jack Koch who went missing on the Long Island Sound has been recovered, according to the family. The body was recovered in Oyster Bay and identified by the family on Sunday. The 19 year old Koch went missing on May 15 after falling off a sailboat.