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Judge: Trump must pay $110K, meet conditions to end contempt
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge says he will lift his contempt of court order issued against Donald Trump if the former president meets certain conditions. Those include paying $110,000 in fines racked up for being slow to respond to a subpoena in a civil investigation into his business practices. Judge Arthur Engoron…
NYC to hold first Asian American and Pacific Islander parade
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City will hold its first-ever Asian American and Pacific Islander Cultural and Heritage Parade in Manhattan this weekend. Mayor Eric Adams and event organizers announced Wednesday that the parade is set for Sunday at 10:45 a.m. on Sixth Avenue from West 44th Street to West 55th Street. It is…
Judge declines to toss New York Assembly redistricting maps
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A New York judge has refused to throw out new political maps setting the boundaries of state Assembly districts. In a ruling Wednesday, Judge Patrick McAllister said even though the maps were drafted improperly, opponents had waited too long to join the lawsuit challenging them in court. If upheld, the decision…
Judge declines to toss New York Assembly redistricting maps
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A New York judge has refused to throw out new political maps setting the boundaries of state Assembly districts. In a ruling Wednesday, Judge Patrick McAllister said even though the maps were drafted improperly, opponents had waited too long to join the lawsuit challenging them in court. If upheld, the decision…
Long Island woman charged in singing coach’s death pleads not guilty
NEW YORK (AP) — A woman charged in the death of an 87-year-old Broadway singing coach in Manhattan has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and assault charges. Twenty-six-year-old Lauren Pazienza also was detained after a judge revoked her $500,000 bail during the court appearance on Tuesday. She is accused of shoving Barbara Maier Gustern to…
Long Island woman charged in singing coach’s death pleads not guilty
NEW YORK (AP) — A woman charged in the death of an 87-year-old Broadway singing coach in Manhattan has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and assault charges. Twenty-six-year-old Lauren Pazienza also was detained after a judge revoked her $500,000 bail during the court appearance on Tuesday. She is accused of shoving Barbara Maier Gustern to…
Parents hunting for baby formula as shortage spans
US WASHINGTON (AP) — Parents across the U.S. are scrambling to find baby formula because of supply disruptions and a massive safety recall by manufacturer Abbott. Ongoing supply problems have intensified since Abbott shuttered its largest U.S. formula plant due to contamination concerns. Pediatricians are urging parents who can’t find formula to contact food banks…
It’s official: NY congressional primary moving to Aug. 23
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — It’s official: New Yorkers will have to wait until August to vote in the primary elections for U.S. representatives, rather than June. A federal judge gave his stamp of approval Tuesday for the delay. The congressional primaries are being pushed back after new Democrat-drawn district maps were deemed unconstitutional by New…
NY to send $35M to abortion providers amid worry over Roe
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that New York will make $35 million available to help abortion providers boost services and security. The Democrat said the state has to get ready for a potential influx of out-of-state patients if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that legalized…
PD: 3 wanted for stealing $19K in cosmetics
Deer Park, NY- Three people are wanted in Suffolk County, accused of stealing approximately $19,000 worth of cosmetics from a store at the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park. Officials say on February 1, 2022 at around 4pm, three people entered The Cosmetics Company Store and took merchandise totaling around $19,000. Officials are asking anyone with…
New York Islanders fire coach Barry Trotz
(AP) — The New York Islanders have fired coach Barry Trotz after missing the playoffs in his fourth season with the team. General manager Lou Lamoriello made the surprising announcement more than a week after the regular season ended. Trotz coached the Islanders to playoff appearances in each of his first three years with them.…
Trial to start for driver who ran down Times Square tourists
NEW YORK (AP) — The man behind the wheel of the car that barreled through crowds of pedestrians in New York City’s Times Square, killing a woman and injuring 22 other people, is finally headed to trial five years later. Opening statements are expected Monday in the trial of Richard Rojas, a 31-year-old U.S. Navy…