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RYDER CUP ’25: A hole-by-hole look at Bethpage Black
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — A hole-by-hole look at the Black Course at Bethpage State Park, site of the 45th Ryder Cup matches to be played Sept. 26-28:No. 1, 397 yards, par 4The opening shot from an elevated tee bends to the right, with a cluster of trees on the right blocking any approach that takes…
ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely over his remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death
NEW YORK (AP) — ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely beginning Wednesday after comments that he made about Charlie Kirk’s killing led a group of ABC-affiliated stations to say it would not air the show and provoked some ominous comments from a top federal regulator.The veteran late-night comic, made several remarks about the reaction…
Jerry quits Ben & Jerry’s, saying its independence on social issues has been stifled
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN and WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business WritersBen & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield is leaving the ice cream brand after 47 years, saying that the independence it once had to speak up on social issues has been stifled by its parent company Unilever.In a letter, which co-founder Ben Cohen posted on social media on…
Broadway opposition brings the curtain down on a planned Times Square casino
NEW YORK (AP) — A proposed Caesars Palace casino in Times Square that’s backed by Jay-Z lost its bid for a gambling license Wednesday after running into fierce opposition from Broadway theater owners and producers who were worried about its potential impact on the theater district.A state-commissioned community advisory committee brought the curtain down on…
Amazon spends $1 billion to increase pay and lower health care costs for US workers
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon says it’s investing more than a $1 billion to raise wages and lower the cost of health care plans for its U.S. fulfillment and transportation workers.The Seattle-based company said Wednesday the average pay is increasing to more than $23 per hour. Some of its most tenured employees will see an…
George Santos Moved to Protective Custody Following Alleged Threat in Prison
Disgraced former Long Island Congressman George Santos has been placed in protective custody at a New Jersey federal prison after claiming he was the target of a plot against his life. Santos, who is serving a seven-year sentence for defrauding donors and lying to Congress, revealed the alleged threat in his latest column for The…
Uniondale High School student arrested for bringing loaded weapon
A Uniondale High School student was arrested Wednesday after attempting to enter the school with a loaded weapon. The student was caught by metal detectors, and law enforcement was immediately notified. The district praised its security team, emphasizing that “safety and security are paramount.” The type of weapon and the student’s identity have not been…
🚧 Jones Beach 2025 Ironman Triathlon: Road Closures This Saturday
When: Saturday, September 20th, 5 a.m. – ~3 p.m.What’s Happening: Major road closures for the cycling portion of the Ironman triathlon. Affected Roads & Areas: Wantagh State Parkway Bay Parkway (between Meadowbrook and Wantagh Parkways) Areas near Green Island and Jones Beach Field 10 fishing piers Traffic Alert:Commuters should plan alternate routes and expect delays…
New York judge tosses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge on Tuesday threw out terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, rejecting the Manhattan district attorney’s theory in a state murder case that the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was “intended to evoke terror.”Judge Gregory Carro kept other charges in place, including a second-degree murder count that requires…
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman Unveils $4.2 Billion Budget Proposal for 2026
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has introduced a $4.2 billion spending plan for 2026, pledging to bolster public safety while holding the line on property taxes. The proposal, announced this week, calls for funding additional police officers and other public safety initiatives. Blakeman emphasized that his plan would strengthen law enforcement without raising property taxes…
Trump Signs Executive Order to Prevent Potential LIRR Strike
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order establishing an emergency mediation board to address a labor dispute at the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), a move aimed at preventing a possible strike that threatened to disrupt daily commutes for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers. The dispute, involving LIRR unions and management, raised the…
Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor, director and indie patriarch, dies at 89
By BOB THOMAS Associated PressRobert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, died Tuesday at 89.Redford died “at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah — the place he loved, surrounded by those he…