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Trump waits out grand jury as New York braces for protests
NEW YORK (AP) — Facing the possibility of criminal charges, Donald Trump waited it out in Florida on Tuesday as New York braced for disruptions that could follow an indictment. Republican contenders in the 2024 race sized up the impact a prosecution could have on a campaign in which the former president is a leading…
Willis Reed, leader on Knicks’ 2 title teams, dies at 80
NEW YORK (AP) — Willis Reed, who dramatically emerged from the locker room minutes before Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals to spark the New York Knicks to their first championship and create one of sports’ most enduring examples of playing through pain, died Tuesday. He was 80. Reed’s death was announced by the…
Timberwolves beat Knicks 140-134
NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle scored 57 points in one of the greatest nights in Knicks history. The Minnesota Timberwolves had the most sizzling start in the NBA this season. Even in an era where the scoreboard totals seem to balloon higher all the time, this spectacular display of shooting and scoring felt different.…
Residents protest possible casino near the Nassau Coliseum
Dozens of Nassau county residents rallied on the steps of the County Legislature building Monday to protest the proposal for a casino to be built in near the Nassau Coliseum. Protesters say the casino would bring increased traffic, crime and gambling addiction to young people. Las Vegas Sands, the company interested in building the casino,…
Residents protest possible casino near the Nassau Coliseum
Dozens of Nassau county residents rallied on the steps of the County Legislature building Monday to protest the proposal for a casino to be built in near the Nassau Coliseum. Protesters say the casino would bring increased traffic, crime and gambling addiction to young people. Las Vegas Sands, the company interested in building the casino,…
Trump indictment would be unprecedented moment in US history
(AP) The decision whether to indict former President Donald Trump over hush-money payments made on his behalf during his 2016 presidential campaign lies in the hands of a Manhattan grand jury that has been hearing evidence in secret for weeks. An indictment of Trump, who is seeking the White House again in 2024, would be…
Biden issues first veto, taking on new Republican House
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden issued the first veto of his presidency Monday in an early sign of shifting White House relations with the new Congress since Republicans took control of the House in January — a move that serves as a prelude to bigger battles with GOP lawmakers on government spending and the…
Rangers rout Predators 7-0
NEW YORK (AP) — Defenseman K’Andre Miller had two goals and two assists in New York’s six-goal first period, Jaroslav Halak made 22 saves for his first shutout of the season, and the Rangers beat the Nashville Predators 7-0 on Sunday night. Artemi Panarin had a goal and two assists in the opening period, and…
Rangers rout Predators 7-0
NEW YORK (AP) — Defenseman K’Andre Miller had two goals and two assists in New York’s six-goal first period, Jaroslav Halak made 22 saves for his first shutout of the season, and the Rangers beat the Nashville Predators 7-0 on Sunday night. Artemi Panarin had a goal and two assists in the opening period, and…
Frozen fruit mix products sold at Trader Joe’s, Costco recalled
Some frozen fruit mix products sold at Trader Joe’s and Costco have been recalled due to an outbreak of Hepatitis A.Scenic Fruit Company of Oregon issued the recall for its Organic Tropical Fruit Blend, a product containing pineapple, bananas, strawberries and mango.The company says consumers can destroy the product or return it for a refund.
Police shot armed man who was threatening them in Hempstead
Nassau Police say officers shot an armed man who was threatening them at a Hempstead apartment early Sunday morning. Officers responded to a call about a violent man, when they arrived at an apartment a man began yelling at the officers, saying he had a knife and a gun and threatened to shoot them. The…
DA leading Trump case says rhetoric won’t intimidate office
NEW YORK (AP) — Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is standing firm against Donald Trump’s increasingly hostile rhetoric, telling his staff that the office won’t be intimidated or deterred as it nears a decision on charging the former president. Bragg sent an internal memo late Saturday hours after Trump unleashed a three-part, all-caps social media…