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Pregnant Rihanna soars in Super Bowl halftime performance
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Rihanna was above it all. And pregnant to boot. She began and ended the Super Bowl 57 halftime show hovering high above the field at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The performance lacked the surprise guests stars included in many previous Super Bowl halftimes, save one — her representative revealed afterward that…
Super Bowl magic: Mahomes, Chiefs beat Eagles 38-35
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes was magical when the Kansas City Chiefs desperately needed him to pull off another Super Bowl comeback. Playing on an injured ankle, Mahomes threw two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter and scrambled 26 yards on the go-ahead drive before Harrison Butker kicked a 27-yard field goal with 8…
Suffolk OTB won’t bid for full casino license for Jake’s 58
Suffolk OTB does not plan to bid for one of three downstate gaming licenses that would allow a full casino with live dealers at Jake’s 58 casino.Officials say acquiring the license and building the casino would have cost Suffolk OTB at least $1 billion.Jake’s 58 casino-hotel is set for a $200 million expansion, including 1,000…
Nassau Police arrest man for multiple bank robberies
Nassau Police have arrested Willian Andrade Jordan, saying he is responsible for several bank robberies on Long IslandOn Friday afternoon he walked into the Bank of America on Grand Avenue in Baldwin, approached the teller and passed a note demanding money and threatening her with a gun and a knife.The teller walked away from her…
Sen. Schumer says 2 downed objects believed to be balloons
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States believes the unidentified objects shot down by American fighter jets over Canada and Alaska were balloons, though smaller than the China balloon downed over the Atlantic Ocean last weekend, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Sunday. Schumer, D-N.Y., told ABC’s “This Week” that he was briefed on Saturday night…
Suffolk County restoring online applications
Suffolk County is expected to restore online application for civil service tests, a service that had been offline since the September ransomware attack in 2022. Applicants for the tests will be able to fill out applications online as of Friday, the county said. The restored online application also will allow candidates to pay online as…
AP source: Pence subpoenaed by special counsel probing Trump
(AP) Former Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the special counsel overseeing investigations into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election, according to a person with direct knowledge of the event. The subpoena to Pence as part of the investigation by special counsel…
Rangers acquire Vladimir Tarasenko in trade with Blues
(AP) Vladimir Tarasenko is going to the New York Rangers in a trade that answers another big move by a rival and sets the stage for more to come before the March 3 deadline. The Rangers acquired the prolific scoring winger and defenseman Niko Mikkola from the St. Louis Blues on Thursday for conditional 2023…
Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94
NEW YORK (AP) — Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted and popular composer who delighted millions with the quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies of “Walk on By,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose” and dozens of other hits, has died at 94. The Grammy, Oscar and Tony-winning Bacharach died Wednesday at home in Los…
Reports: Suns get All-Star Kevin Durant in trade with Nets
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns pulled a midnight blockbuster on Wednesday, acquiring 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets, according to multiple reports. The outlets, citing unnamed sources, said the Suns added Durant to a starting lineup that already includes an All-Star backcourt of Chris Paul and Devin Booker, along with center Deandre…
Rep Nick LaLota calls George Santos a “sociopath”
Rep Nick LaLota told CNN yesterday that George Santos is a “sociopath” who thrives on negative attention, and that It’s become an embarrassment and a distraction to the Republicans in the House. This comes the day after Santos was confronted by Senator Mitt Rommy at the State of the Union Address. LaLota is among a…
Struggling Bed Bath & Beyond closing 150 more stores
NEW YORK (AP) — Bed Bath & Beyond said Tuesday it will be shuttering 150 more stores as the beleaguered home goods chain cuts costs as it works to stay afloat. Among the latest locations shutting down is the store on Sunrise Highway in Bohemia and the location on Union Turnpike in New Hyde Park.…