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Shohei Ohtani homers as the Dodgers rout the Mets 8-0 for a 2-1 lead in the NLCS
NEW YORK (AP) — By the time Shohei Ohtani stepped to the plate in the eighth inning Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers were already in control.Once the ball left his bat, Game 3 of the National League Championship Series was over.Ohtani launched a three-run homer and the Dodgers pulled away for an 8-0 victory…
Liam Payne, former One Direction member, dies at 31 in Argentina hotel fall
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Former One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, whose chart-topping British boy band generated a global following of swooning fans, was found dead Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, local officials said.Buenos Aires police said in a statement that Payne fell from the third floor of the…
Jimmy Carter, at age 100, casts his 2024 ballot by mail
PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — Jimmy Carter cast his ballot in the 2024 election Wednesday.The former president voted by mail, the Carter Center confirmed in a statement. It happened barely two weeks after Carter celebrated his 100th birthday on Oct. 1 at his home in Plains, Georgia, where he’s been living in hospice care.His son Chip…
Heuermann back in court
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann appeared in court Wednesday, where it was announced a hearing will be held to determine the admissibility of some DNA evidence in court. The next court date is scheduled for Dec. 17th A trial date has not yet to be set in the case.
Milleridge Inn reopens
The Milleridge Inn has reopened in Jericho. The historic restaurant closed temporarily for renovations in August.The Milleridge inn dates back to 1672 and remain one of the oldest continuously operating restaurants in the country. The Milleridge Inn, 585 N. Broadway, Jericho, 516-931-2201, milleridgeinn.com. Open noon-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, noon- 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday.
Judge hits first home run of this postseason and Yankees beat Guardians 6-3 for 2-0 ALCS lead
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge sent the ball soaring toward Monument Park and Gleyber Torres tagged up at first base.“That was disrespect out of Gleyber, man,” Judge said with a smile. “He’s seen me hit 58 of those things this year.”Judge’s first home run of the postseason broke the tension, a two-run, seventh-inning drive…
3 people injured in Hicksville dog attack
Nassau police say two women and a child were injured Tuesday following a dog attack in Hicksville,The girl was airlifted to a hospital for treatment of facial injuries, and the two women were taken to a local area hospital to treat leg injuries.The dogs were secured by animal control. The investigation is ongoing.
Alleged gang member who admitted to shooting at home of Lee Zeldin sentenced
Noah Green an alleged gang member who admitted to the drive-by shooting of two rivals outside the Shirley home of former U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin in 2022, was sentenced to 12 years in prison.Green had pleaded guilty last month to attempted murder and other charges.Authorities said Zeldin was not a target and was not present…
Walgreens to close 1,200 stores as US pharmacies struggle to define a new role
By TOM MURPHY AP Health WriterWalgreens is planning to close around 1,200 locations, as the drugstore chain and its rivals struggle to define their role for U.S. shoppers who no longer look to them first for convenience.Drugstores that once snapped up prime retail space in towns and cities across the country are in retreat. They’ve…
Mets and Yankees win
Soto, Stanton homers back Rodón as Yankees take advantage of wild Guardians to win ALCS opener 5-2 NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto homered during New York’s three-run third inning, Carlos Rodón got his first postseason win and the Yankees took advantage of Cleveland’s wildness in a 5-2 victory in Game 1 of the AL…
Man arrested for stealing Uber driver’s car
Suffolk County police arrested a homeless man after he stole an Uber driver’s vehicle and drove off while intoxicated. The driver left the motor running in his car in a parking lot on Vets Highway in Commack while he was picking up a food order. The suspect jumped into the car and drove away. The…
Hempstead residents could see taxes increases
Town of Hempstead leaders are set to share information about a proposed tax hike for 2025 at public hearings on Tuesday.The hearings are scheduled at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Hempstead Town Hall.