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Remains of mom, child found near Gilgo Beach ID’d, though deaths may be unrelated to serial killings
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — A woman and toddler whose remains were discovered scattered along an oceanfront highway not far from the victims of Long Island’s infamous Gilgo Beach killings were identified Wednesday as a U.S. Army veteran from Alabama and her daughter.Tanya Denise Jackson, 26, of Mobile, had been living in Brooklyn with her 2-year-old…
Nassau police will provide an update on 1997 homicide investigation
The Nassau County Police Department will have a press conference Wednesday where they will be providing updated information on a 1997 homicide investigation of a victim known only as “Peaches.” The female victim is called that because of a tattoo she had. Officials have said that DNA links “Peaches” to a toddler who was found…
Jury finds The New York Times did not libel former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times did not libel former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for an error in a 2017 editorial that she says damaged her reputation, a jury concluded Tuesday.The jury deliberated a little over two hours before reaching its verdict after lawyers for Palin and the newspaper delivered closing arguments at…
George Santos defends social media tirade to federal judge set to sentence him for fraud
NEW YORK (AP) — George Santos is defending his recent social media tirade to a federal judge who will be sentencing the disgraced former New York congressman later this week on fraud charges.In a lengthy letter ahead of the Friday court date, Santos, 36, said he remains “profoundly sorry” for his crimes but protests that…
Lou Lamoriello is not returning as New York Islanders general manager
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey WriterLou Lamoriello is out as president and general manager of the New York Islanders, after the team said Tuesday the longtime NHL executive’s contract was not being renewed.Managing partner John Collins will lead a search to find the Islanders’ next GM.“The Islanders extend a heartfelt thank you to Lou Lamoriello…
Pistons snap NBA-record, 15-game postseason losing streak, beating Knicks 100-94 in Game 2
NEW YORK (AP) — Cade Cunningham wasn’t thinking about himself after the first postseason victory of his career. His focus was on all the Detroit fans who stuck by the Pistons during 17 years since the last one.Now Cunningham and his teammates want to give those fans more than just a game. They want to…
After NY ignores latest deadline, feds give yet another month to stop congestion toll
NEW YORK (AP) — Twice this year, the Trump administration has given New York an ultimatum to end a toll on most drivers entering the busiest part of Manhattan — and twice the state has ignored it.On Monday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy gave the state another 30 days — until May 21 — to…
President says Massapequa school district should keep its team name
President Trump posted on Truth Social Monday that the Massapequa school district should be allowed to keep its name and logo.The district has been fighting to retain its Chiefs name and logo, after New York State banned Native American mascots and team names in public schools.
The Latest: Pope Francis dies at age 88 after a stroke
By The Associated PressPope Francis died Monday at age 88. The Vatican said Francis suffered a stroke which led to a coma and his heart to fail, as he recovered from a five-week hospitalization for double pneumonia.History’s first Latin American pontiff charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated…
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88.Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the announcement, which was read out by Cardinal Kevin…
National Grid union approves contract
After months of negotiations National Grid workers officially agreed to a new contract over the weekend. The union representing roughly 1,200 National Grid employees who work in Long Island’s natural gas and power plants voted 590-90 to approve a new contract with 4% annual wage increase on Friday evening.
New York Rangers fire coach Peter Laviolette after missing the playoffs
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey WriterPeter Laviolette was fired as coach of the New York Rangers on Saturday, ending his tenure after two seasons, the second of which was a massive underachievement of missing the playoffs.General manager Chris Drury made the move less than 48 hours after the finale of a lost season that followed…