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Alleged shooter charged for slaying of Police Officer Jonathan Diller
Guy Rivera the man accused of fatally shooting NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller was charged with first-degree murder on Thursday. Rivera is also facing charge of intent to murder, attempted murder, and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon–in Monday’s fatal shooting during a traffic stop in Far Rockaway. Rivera was shot in the back…
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82
NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who nearly won the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and who almost became Republican John McCain’s running mate eight years later, has died, according to a statement issued by his family.Lieberman died in New York…
Blakeman looking to deputize residents with gun licenses in the event of a emergency
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has confirmed that he’s looking to deputize residents with gun licenses — particularly retired law enforcement or military veterans — to become provisional special deputy sheriffs in the event of a county-wide emergency like a hurricane.The county is seeking applicants who would assume powers if Blakeman declares a state of…
1 of 2 suspects in fatal shooting of New York City police officer is arrested
NEW YORK (AP) — One of the suspects in the fatal shooting of a New York City police officer during a traffic stop has been arrested on weapons charges, police said Wednesday.Lindy Jones, 41, was awaiting arraignment in Queens criminal court for his suspected role in Monday’s shooting of Officer Jonathan Diller, the first New…
A $15 toll to drive into part of Manhattan has been approved. That’s a first for US cities
By CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — New York is on track to become the first U.S. city with congestion tolls on drivers entering its central business district after transit officials approved a $15 fee for most motorists headed into part of Manhattan.Members of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board on Wednesday voted to greenlight…
Mets opener postponed a day to Friday due to rainy forecasts
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Baseball openers in New York and Philadelphia were postponed a day until Friday because of rainy forecasts in both cities.Pete Alonso and the New York Mets were scheduled to host the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday afternoon, a day featuring the first full slate of major league…
The winless lottery streak is over. Someone has won the $1.12 billion Mega Millions jackpot
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Someone in New Jersey overcame the odds Tuesday night and won the $1.12 billion Mega Millions jackpot, breaking a winless streak that dated to last December.The numbers drawn were: 7, 11, 22, 29, 38 and 4. The winning ticket was sold in New Jersey, according the the Mega Millions website.Until…
Funeral arrangements set for Officer Diller
A memorial candlelight vigil to honor the memory of fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller will be held on Wednesday, March 27th, at 7pm at Brady Park in Massapequa Park. Funeral arrangements are complete for Officer Diller, who was shot and killed while making a traffic stop in Far Rockaway. The wake will be on Thursday…
Biden administration approves the nation’s seventh large offshore wind project
(AP) The Biden administration greenlit the seventh large offshore wind project in the United States Tuesday.Danish wind energy developer Ørsted and the utility Eversource plan to build a 924-megawatt project, Sunrise Wind, 30 miles (48 kilometers) east of Montauk, New York. They say the wind farm will power about 600,000 New York homes when it…
Powerball jackpot climbs to $865 million as long winless drought continues
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $865 million after no one won Monday night’s drawing, continuing a winless streak that dates to New Year’s Day.The numbers drawn were: 7, 11, 19, 53 68 and red ball: 23.Since the last winner on Jan. 1, there have been 36 straight drawings…
New York City police officer from Massapequa Park fatally shot during traffic stop
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated PressA New York City police officer was shot and killed Monday during a traffic stop, the city’s mayor said. It marked the first slaying of an NYPD officer in two years.“We lost one of our sons today and it is extremely painful. It is extremely painful,” Mayor Eric Adams said, addressing…
Commuter buses, city vehicles get exemption under latest MTA congestion pricing plan
Commuter buses and city vehicles will receive an exemption from the city’s congestion pricing program under a newly-updated plan from the MTA. The base toll will remain at $15 for most motorists under the proposal, which is set to get a vote at the MTA’s monthly board meeting on Wednesday.