Mega Millions jackpot soars to $875 million. Powerball reaches $600 million

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $875 million. Powerball reaches $600 million

By FREIDA FRISARO Associated PressFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — If you’re feeling some St. Patrick’s Day magic, you might want to buy a lottery ticket. Mega Millions and Powerball have racked up some massive jackpots after weeks of rollovers.The Mega Millions jackpot is already estimated at a whopping $875 million for Tuesday night’s drawing after…

Suspect in body parts case accused of stealing from CVS

Suspect in body parts case accused of stealing from CVS

Amanda Wallace, one of the suspects in the Babylon body parts case has been accused of stealing beauty items from a Lindenhurst CVS on the evening of March 15. Prosecutors say they have video evidence. Wallace had been released with a GPS monitoring device. Prosecutors argued in court Monday that because Wallace violated the terms…

Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner backs New York county’s ban on transgender female athletes

Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner backs New York county’s ban on transgender female athletes

By PHILIP MARCELO Associated PressMINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner on Monday said she supported a local New York official’s order banning female sports teams with transgender athletes from using county-owned facilities.The ban applies to over 100 athletic facilities in New York City’s Long Island suburbs. Speaking alongside Nassau County Executive Bruce…

Brodzinski scores go-ahead goal and Rangers top reeling Isles 5-2

Brodzinski scores go-ahead goal and Rangers top reeling Isles 5-2

By SCOTT CHARLES Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Jonny Brodzinski scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and the New York Rangers defeated the New York Islanders 5-2 on Sunday.Mika Zibanejad, Will Cuylle, Kaapo Kakko and Alexis Lafreniere also scored for the Rangers, who have won five of six. Igor Shesterkin finished with 25…

Former Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone takes job with Northwell Health

Former Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone takes job with Northwell Health

Former Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has joined Northwell Health in an executive position. Bellone who spent 12 years as County Executive will be taking a position as an assistant vice president of operations in Northwell’s Western Region, according to a representative of the healthcare system.

Stew Leonard’s recalls some apple pie products

Stew Leonard’s recalls some apple pie products

Stew Leonard’s announced they are  voluntarily recalling some of its apple pie products because they may contain undeclared milk and eggs. They are recalling Apple Crisp made with Honeycrisp Apples due to undeclared milk and No Sugar Apple Pie due to the undeclared eggs. The products were sold at Stew Leonard’s between Aug. 28, 2023…

Former Vice President Mike Pence says he’s not endorsing Trump

Former Vice President Mike Pence says he’s not endorsing Trump

BY JILL COLVINNEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will not be backing Donald Trump in the 2024 election. “It should come as no surprise that I will not be endorsing Donald Trump this year,” Pence said in an interview with Fox News Channel Friday, weighing in for the first time…

lawmakers call for changes to bail laws

lawmakers call for changes to bail laws

State lawmakers are calling for changes to bail reform laws in response to the Babylon body part case.Republicans from the state Senate and Assembly are backing a charge to make “dismembering a body” eligible for bail.Under current law, the charge is considered a non-violent offense and is ineligible for bail.