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Brentwood man says his civil rights were violated by ICE agents
Elzon Lemus of Brentwood says his civil rights were violated when ICE agents detained him during a traffic stop in Westbury—despite the fact that he is a U.S. citizen.Lemus who was born and raised in the United States, says he was on his way to work on June 3 when ICE agents pulled over the…
New York Rangers trade veteran winger Chris Kreider to the Anaheim Ducks
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey WriterChris Kreider is heading to the Anaheim Ducks as part of a trade from the New York Rangers, ending the veteran winger’s time with the organization after more than a decade as its longest-tenured player.The teams completed the deal Thursday. The Rangers got center prospect Carey Terrance and a third-round…
Democratic governors defend immigration policies before Republican-led House panel
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump spars with California’s governor over immigration enforcement, Republicans in Congress called other Democratic governors to the Capitol on Thursday to question them over policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities.Members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform sat in front of large, full-color posters showing men…
Weinstein case judge declares mistrial on remaining rape charge as jury foreperson won’t deliberate
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein ‘s sex crimes retrial came to a disjointed end Thursday as the jury foreperson declined to deliberate and the judge declared a mistrial on a remaining rape charge, a day after a split verdict on other charges in the landmark #MeToo-era case.The outcome positions the ex-studio boss for a…
Amityville school employee allegedly dressed as ICE agent for Hero Day
Parents of students at Northwest Elementary School Amityville say an employee allegedly dressed as an ICE agent for the school’s Hero Day on Wednesday.Amityville Union Free School District officials said in a statement they are aware of the allegation. District Statement:The Amityville Union Free School District is aware of an allegation involving adistrict staff member…
Indiana Jones’ whip, Kane’s Rosebud sled and Culkin’s ‘Home Alone’ snow cap are going up for auction
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Many of movies’ most sought-after props are going up for auction, including the Rosebud sled from “Citizen Kane,” Macaulay Culkin’s knit snow cap from “Home Alone” and a whip wielded by Harrison Ford during the Holy Grail trials of “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.”The Summer Entertainment Auction being held…
Jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in split verdict at #MeToo sex crimes retrial
NEW YORK (AP) — Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was convicted Wednesday of one of the top charges in his sex crimes retrial but acquitted of another, and jurors were as yet unable to reach a verdict on a third charge.The split verdict meted out a measure of vindication to his accusers and prosecutors —…
Hooters location in Farmingdale to stay open
The owners of the Hooters in Farmingdale, the last remaining location on Long Island, say they plan to stay open even as the chain closed more than 30 corporate-owned restaurants around the country last week. The Farmingdale restaurant is owned by an independent franchisee and not part of the Hooters bankruptcy filing earlier this year.
Brian Wilson, Beach Boys visionary leader and summer’s poet laureate, dies at 82
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National WriterBrian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary and fragile leader whose genius for melody, arrangements and wide-eyed self-expression inspired “Good Vibrations,” “California Girls” and other summertime anthems and made him one of the world’s most influential recording artists, has died at 82.Wilson’s family posted news of his death to his website…
Daughter of Rex Heuermann says she believes her father is most likely the Gilgo Beach killer
Victoria Heuermann, the Daughter of Rex Heuermann’s told the producers of the documentary series “The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets” that she believes her father is most likely the Gilgo Beach killer.Heuermann, who was arrested in July 2023, has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Body found in pool identified as Matthew Zoll
Suffolk police have confirmed that the man found dead in an East Shoreham pool last month has been identified as Matthew Zoll who was accused of killing his father in Rocky Point last November. According to Suffolk County police, Zoll’s cause of death has yet to be determined.
Homeland Security agents involved in car crash near Westbury school
A large crowd gathered at the scene of a Westbury crash involving a federal agent Tuesday afternoon after Homeland Security agents were seen in the area near Park Avenue Elementary School.A crowd of about 100 people surrounded the crash scene and were shouting at police and federal agents. The crowd dispersed about an hour later…