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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…
Newsday Apologizes for Cartoon About Charlie Kirk
Long Island’s Newsday apologized Sunday after publishing a syndicated cartoon about slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk that sparked fierce backlash from Republican leaders. Local officials, including Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Rep. Nick LaLota blasted the image as “unconscionable” and urged readers to cancel or boycott the paper. Newsday said it “deeply regrets this…
US and China reach a framework deal on TikTok
MADRID (AP) — A framework deal has been reached between China and the U.S. for the ownership of popular social video platform TikTok, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after weekend trade talks in Spain.Bessent said in a press conference after the latest round of trade talks between the world’s two largest economies concluded in…
Rangers and Red Wings Hall of Fame goaltender Ed Giacomin dies at age 86
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey WriterEd Giacomin, a Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender and one of the faces of the New York Rangers’ franchise in the 1960s and ’70s, has died. He was 86.Giacomin died of natural causes, a Rangers spokesperson said after the organization learned of the news from his family. A spokesperson for…
New York’s commuter rail system averts possible strike as unions ask Trump for help
NEW YORK (AP) — A potential strike has been averted that could have shut down the nation’s largest commuter rail system this week.Unionized workers for the Long Island Railroad announced they voted overwhelmingly Monday to authorize their labor leaders to call a strike if an agreement on a new contract isn’t reached.But officials representing locomotive…
‘The Studio’ and Seth Rogen have record-setting Emmys as Noah Wyle and ‘The Pitt’ get top drama wins
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Seth Rogen and “The Studio” turned the Emmys into a wrap party, winning best comedy series Sunday and breaking a comedy record for victories in a season with 13, while Noah Wyle and “The Pitt” took the top drama prize.The evening also brought meaningful wins for Jean Smart, Stephen Colbert and…
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor
NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday urged New Yorkers to vote Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City, giving the Democratic nominee one of his most significant endorsements to date in the contest to lead the nation’s biggest city.Writing in the New York Times’ opinion section, Hochul said that while she…
Jets QB Justin Fields leaves game vs. Bills with a concussion
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields left in the fourth quarter of the 30-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills with a concussion.After being sacked by Joey Bosa, Fields was checked out in the injury tent on the Jets’ sideline and emerged several minutes later with a towel over his head.…
Woman Arrested After Violent Carjacking at Setauket Walmart
Police say an 84-year-old woman was seriously injured during a violent carjacking at the Walmart on Nesconset Highway in Setauket Thursday. According to investigators, the victim was parking her Subaru Forester when she stepped out to move a shopping cart. That’s when 34-year-old Dareine Heller of Holbrook allegedly jumped into the driver’s seat, shoved the…
Possible LIRR Strike Could Shut Down Service This Week
Long Island Rail Road commuters may face a full shutdown starting Thursday, September 18, if a deal isn’t reached between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and several unions. What’s at stake Impact on riders Why now A federally mandated 30-day cooling-off period expires September 18, clearing the way for a legal strike. What’s next Negotiations…
Volunteers prep millions of meals for fellow New Yorkers on 24th anniversary of 9/11
NEW YORK (AP) — When longtime friends David Paine and Jay Winuk set out to encourage people to take part in volunteer and service projects on the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, their goal was simple: to turn a day of unimaginable tragedy into a day for doing good.Now, as the nation prepares…
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk fatally shot in act of ‘political assassination’ at Utah college
OREM, Utah (AP) — Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wednesday at a Utah college event in an act that the state’s governor called a “political assassination.”A “person of interest” was in custody Wednesday evening, said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, though no charges were immediately…