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Senate passes Trump’s big tax and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tie
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday by the narrowest of margins, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight session.The outcome capped an unusually tense weekend of work at the Capitol, the president’s signature legislative priority…
Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, who became a household name amassing an enormous following and multimillion-dollar ministry only to be undone by his penchant for prostitutes, has died.Swaggart died decades after his once vast audience dwindled and his name became a punchline on late night television. His death was announced Tuesday on…
Jury reaches verdict on 4 of 5 counts in Diddy trial but is told to keep deliberating
NEW YORK (AP) — The jury in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial said Tuesday that it has reached a verdict on four of five counts against the hip-hop mogul. But the partial decision remained under wraps as they kept deliberating on the top charge, racketeering conspiracy.Prosecutors, Combs’ defense team and Judge Arun Subramanian reasoned…
No verdict on first day of jury deliberations at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Jury deliberations got underway on Monday in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial and hit a snag almost as soon as they started. But, by the end of the day, jurors indicated they were making progress weighing complex charges that could put the hip-hop mogul in prison for life.The first…
Additional safety measures to be used following shark bite at Jones Beach
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced Monday that there will be increased efforts to search the waters for sharks after a woman was believed to be bitten by a small sand tiger shark last week at Jones Beach. The additional measures will include using drones, helicopters and boats to scan the waters off Long Island…
Man sentenced to 25 years to life for fatal stabbing of 9/11 emergency responder
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York man on Monday was sentenced to serve 25 years to life in prison for the fatal stabbing of a veteran emergency worker while she was on a break, according to prosecutorsPeter Zisopoulos, 37, was convicted in May of second-degree murder for killing Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, then 61, as…
Islanders’ No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer pays tribute to late mother with a kiss and a promise
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After Matthew Schaefer pulled the blue-and-orange sweater over his head at the NHL draft, his eyes already glistening with tears, he glanced down at his left shoulder and saw a pink ribbon.The symbol of breast cancer awareness was the New York Islanders’ tribute to his mother, Jennifer, who died of the…
Cuomo may stay in the race for New York City mayor
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo will reportedly stay in the race for New York City mayor, running as an Independent candidate after conceding to Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic primary. Cuomo has until Friday to make his decision.
Elon Musk renews his criticism of Trump’s big bill as Senate Republicans scramble to pass it
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk on Saturday doubled down on his distaste for President Donald Trump’s sprawling tax and spending cuts bill, arguing the legislation that Republican senators are scrambling to pass would kill jobs and bog down burgeoning industries.“The latest Senate draft bill will destroy millions of jobs in America and cause immense strategic…
Chrysler recalls some 2022-2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles to fix a potential airbag issue
NEW YORK (AP) — Chrysler is voluntarily recalling some of its 2022-2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles to replace their side curtain airbags, if needed.The recall potentially affects 250,651 vehicles, and it’s because some side curtain airbags may not hold enough pressure during deployment to limit the risk for passengers during certain types of crashes, according…
Woman likely bitten by shark at Jones Beach
Authorities say a woman injured in waters off Jones Beach State Park was likely bitten by a shark. The 20-year-old woman sustained minor lacerations to her left foot and leg. Biologists, working off photographs of the injuries and witness accounts, determined that the injury was likely caused by a juvenile sand tiger shark. The incident…
Hanover Bank Opens Tenth Branch in Port Jefferson, Long Island Enhancing Banking Services to Suffolk County
PORT JEFFERSON, N.Y., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hanover Community Bank (“Hanover Bank”), the bank subsidiary of Hanover Bancorp (Nasdaq “HNVR”), is excited to announce the opening of its tenth branch, located in the historic and bustling village of Port Jefferson on Long Island. This expansion marks a significant step in Hanover Bank’s strategic growth, strengthening its commitment to serving both businesses and individual consumers across…