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Possible LIRR Strike Could Shut Down Service This Week
Long Island Rail Road commuters may face a full shutdown starting Thursday, September 18, if a deal isn’t reached between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and several unions. What’s at stake Impact on riders Why now A federally mandated 30-day cooling-off period expires September 18, clearing the way for a legal strike. What’s next Negotiations…
Volunteers prep millions of meals for fellow New Yorkers on 24th anniversary of 9/11
NEW YORK (AP) — When longtime friends David Paine and Jay Winuk set out to encourage people to take part in volunteer and service projects on the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, their goal was simple: to turn a day of unimaginable tragedy into a day for doing good.Now, as the nation prepares…
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk fatally shot in act of ‘political assassination’ at Utah college
OREM, Utah (AP) — Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wednesday at a Utah college event in an act that the state’s governor called a “political assassination.”A “person of interest” was in custody Wednesday evening, said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, though no charges were immediately…
John Lennon’s killer denied parole for 14th time
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The man who killed John Lennon outside the former Beatle’s Manhattan apartment building in 1980 has been denied parole for a 14th time, according to New York prison officials.Mark David Chapman, 70, appeared before a parole board on Aug 27, and the decision was recently posted online by the state Department…
Ex-Rep. George Santos Calls Prison Conditions “Undignified, Inhumane”
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is speaking out from behind bars, claiming conditions at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fairton, New Jersey, are unsafe and degrading. Santos, who is serving an 87-month sentence for identity theft and wire fraud, has published weekly letters describing black mold, extreme heat, expired food, and crumbling facilities. He argues…
Star Trek plans packed lineup for the franchise’s 60th anniversary, with Lego sets and YouTube show
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Not many franchises have fueled society’s timeless fascination with the boundless possibilities of a utopian future like “Star Trek.”Next year the sprawling franchise will add more shows, Lego sets and even a Rose Parade Float in a yearlong celebration of its 60th anniversary.The hefty lineup of “fan-centric” celebrations was announced by…
Long Island to observe 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on Thursday
Long Island will observe the 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on Thursday with numerous memorial ceremonies, including the Town of Hempstead’s large service at Point Lookout at 7:30 a.m., the town of Riverhead’s prayer service at its WTC Memorial Park at 10 a.m., and the town of Babylon’s 6 p.m. ceremony at the…
West Babylon Woman Charged After Flare Gun Attack
A dispute at a 55-and-older apartment complex escalated violently on Monday when a 76-year-old woman allegedly shot a neighbor with a flare gun. According to Suffolk County Police, Kathleen Schuman was involved in an altercation with a 67-year-old man she knew outside their homes at the Belmont Vistas Senior Apartments. Schuman is accused of firing…
New Suffolk County Law Equipping Police with EpiPens Already Saves a Life
A new Suffolk County initiative is already proving lifesaving. Just days after police vehicles were stocked with EpiPens under Gio’s Law, officers used the device to save 72-year-old Greg Kronrad, who went into anaphylactic shock after a bee sting at his Wyandanch business. Police quickly administered epinephrine and other treatments until paramedics arrived. The law,…
ICE Arrest Near Brentwood High School Sparks Community Outrage
Reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity near Brentwood High School on Long Island have alarmed families and students. On September 3, the first day of school, community activists said they saw masked ICE agents in unmarked cars. State Deputy Speaker Phil Ramos confirmed that a father was arrested by ICE shortly after dropping off…
2 Charged in $2.8M Theft Tied to Missing Old Brookville Couple
A Long Island man and a Queens woman have been charged with bank fraud after federal prosecutors say they stole more than $2.8 million from a couple who vanished from their Old Brookville mansion in March. Authorities identified the defendants as Yinye “Roy” Wang, 36, and Qiuju Wu, 55. The missing pair are believed to…
Appeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll’s $83.3M defamation judgment against Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a civil jury’s finding that President Donald Trump must pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll for his repeated social media attacks and public statements against the longtime advice columnist after she accused him of sexual assault.The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected…