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Knicks bolster bench by acquiring Burks and Bogdanovic from Pistons
DETROIT (AP) — The New York Knicks picked up some needed scoring punch Thursday, acquiring Alex Burks and Bojan Bogdanovic from the Detroit Pistons. The Knicks sent Quentin Grimes, Evan Fournier, Malachi Flynn, Ryan Arcidiacono and two second-round picks to the Pistons in the deal before the NBA’s trade deadline. The Knicks are playing without…
Special counsel finds evidence Biden willfully mishandled classified info but no charges warranted
WASHINGTON (AP) — A special counsel report released Thursday found evidence that President Joe Biden willfully retained and shared highly classified information when he was a private citizen, including about military and foreign policy in Afghanistan, but concluded that criminal charges were not warranted. The report from special counsel Robert Hur resolves a criminal investigation…
Possible vote on Suffolk sales tax in November
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine announced a plan to raise Suffolk County’s sales tax by 0.125% to fund an expansion of sewers and high-tech septic systems. The proposal is likely headed to the November ballot after county lawmakers and other stakeholders reached a deal on the plan.
Honda is recalling more than 750,000 vehicles to fix faulty passenger seat air bag sensor
DETROIT (AP) — Honda is recalling more than three quarters of a million vehicles in the U.S. because a faulty sensor may cause the front passenger air bags to inflate when they’re not supposed to in a crash. The recall covers certain Honda Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V and Odyssey models from the 2020 through…
Senate Republicans block bipartisan border package, scuttling deal they had demanded from Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan border package Wednesday, scuttling months of negotiations with Democrats on legislation intended to cut back record numbers of illegal border crossings. Many Republicans said the election-year compromise wasn’t enough, even as supporters of the bill insisted it was the best possible in divided government. The 49-50 vote,…
Suozzi and Pilip debate Thursday night on News 12
Democrat Tom Suozzi and Republican Mazi Pilip will square off at a town hall style debate Thursday night in Bethpage hosted by News 12. The special election for George Santos’ vacant House seat is Tuesday February 13th; early voting is going on now. News 12 will air the debate live debate at 8:30pm.
4 children, 2 adults taken to hospital following minibus crash
Four children and two adults were involved in a minibus crash Tuesday. Police say the bus struck a guardrail and landed on its side on the L.I.E. service road near Wicks Road around 10:30am. The four children were from the Building Blocks Preschool in Commack. They did not suffer any injuries but they were taken…
Rex Heuermann was back in court on Tuesday
Suspected Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann was back in court Tuesday for the first time since being charged in a fourth murder.In court, the prosecution handed over data on this case to the defense. It included a total of 2,500 pages of reports from the Suffolk County police departments.Heuermann’s attorney says his client is feeling…
Trump is not immune from prosecution in his 2020 election interference case, US appeals court says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals panel ruled Tuesday that Donald Trump can face trial on charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, sharply rejecting the former president’s claims that he is immune from prosecution while setting the stage for additional challenges that could further delay the case. The ruling…
Singer-songwriter Toby Keith has died after battling stomach cancer
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — “Beer For My Horses” singer-songwriter Toby Keith has died. He was 62. Keith, who was battling stomach cancer, passed peacefully on Monday surrounded by his family, according to a statement posted on the country singer’s website. “He fought his fight with grace and courage,” the statement said. He was diagnosed in…
Senate Republicans resist advancing on border policy bill, leaving aid for Ukraine in doubt
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a torrent of criticism from conservatives, Senate Republicans on Monday resisted advancing on a bipartisan proposal intended to clamp down on illegal border crossings, signaling a likely defeat in Congress that would leave leaders with no clear path to approve wartime aid for Ukraine. In a dramatic turnaround, Senate Republican Leader…
Stew Leonard’s recalling chicken products they may contain undeclared milk
Stew Leonard’s is voluntarily recalling its sliced chicken and chicken salad products because the company says they may contain undeclared milk.The products were sold at Stew Leonard’s deli department between Aug. 2022 and Jan. 29, 2024.People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk could be at risk of allergic reactions if they consume…