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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…
Half Hollow Hills Central School District considering armed guards
The Half Hollow Hills Central School District is considering having armed guards patrol every one of its schools in unmarked cars.At the Board of Education meeting Monday night, Covert Investigations & Security discussed the plan. They say their guards would be in a car outside the schools and would only go inside if there was…
King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, will halt public duties as he undergoes treatment
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said Monday. Less than 18 months into his reign, the 75-year-old monarch will suspend public engagements but will continue with state business, and won’t be handing over his constitutional roles as head of state. The palace didn’t…
What’s in the bipartisan Senate package to aid Ukraine, secure U.S. border
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators have come out with a carefully negotiated $118 billion compromise that pairs tens of billions of dollars in wartime aid for Ukraine with new border laws aimed at shrinking the historic number of people who have come to the U.S. border with Mexico to seek asylum. The legislation faced immediate opposition…
Early voting has started in special election
Early voting started on Saturday in the special election to replace George Santos seat in congress.Republican Mazi Pilip is faceing off against Democrat Tom Suozzi.The special election early voting window is open through Feb. 11, with the election being held on Feb. 13.
Man who was fatally shot by Nassau police rushed toward officers with loaded gun
Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder says David Clements who was fatally shot by police Friday night in Massapequa ran at the officers with a loaded weapon.The incident happened outside a home around 8:40 p.m. A neighbor called police after Clements displayed a firearm to them and was acting erratically.At one point Clements came out of…
2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey
(AP) The 2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19. FIFA made the announcement Sunday at a Miami television studio, allocating the opener of the 39-day tournament to Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca on June 11. Semifinals will be played on July 14 at AT&T Stadium…
Mulcahy’s Pub honoring SSG James McNaughton
Mulcahy’s Pub & Music Hall in Wantagh will hold the 19th The Annual Tribute honoring SSG James McNaughton Saturday afternoon from 1-7pm. The goal of the event remains to ensure that we keep Jimmy’s memory alive, while honoring all the fallen heroes who have paid the ultimate sacrifice and raising awareness and support for veterans…
Songs by Taylor Swift, Drake and more are starting to disappear from TikTok
NEW YORK (AP) — TikTok may look (or sound) a little different when you scroll through the app going forward. Earlier this week, Universal Music Group — which represents big-name artists like Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and Drake — said that it would no longer allow its music on TikTok following the Wednesday expiration of…
Long Islanders charged with defrauding two pandemic business-relief programs
Newsday is reporting At least 20 Long Islanders have been charged with defrauding two pandemic business-relief programs of more than $47.9 million.The federal Paycheck Protection Program and COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan program were meant to help businesses and their employees survive the 2020 economic shutdowns ordered to slow the coronavirus’ spread.It is alleged the…
Northwell nurses vote to authorize strike
A majority of nurses at Northwell’s Long Island Jewish Valley Stream and Peconic Bay Medical Center, have voted to authorize a strike.The nurses are not currently on strike, but the decision allows negotiators to call a strike if needed. The potential strike would include nurses and health care professionals.The workers are demanding fair wages and…
House passes bill to enhance child tax credit, revive key tax breaks for businesses
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House accomplished something unusual Wednesday in passing with broad, bipartisan support a roughly $79 billion tax cut package that would enhance the child tax credit for millions of lower-income families and boost three tax breaks for businesses, a combination that gives lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle coveted policy…