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Bruins beat Islanders 4-1
NEW YORK (AP) — Defensemen Charlie McAvoy and Derek Forbort scored in the second period, and the Boston Bruins beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Wednesday night. Brad Marchand and Trent Frederic also scored for Boston, and Charlie Coyle had two assists. Linus Ullmark had 25 saves in his 100th career win, improving to…
Former roommate say Santos used fake names when seeking donations
A man who says he was once roommates with George Santos says the Republican congressman used fake last names when soliciting donations for a pet charity and while seeking donations from the Jewish community in a interview on CNNThis comes a day after a report from Patch.com that thoroughly detailing an allegation that Santos –…
Hochul’s pick for NY top judge rejected by legislative panel
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s nominee to lead the state’s highest court was rejected by a state Senate panel Wednesday, dealing the governor a high-profile setback after weeks of criticism from progressive activists and union officials about the judge’s record. Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee voted not to forward Hector…
Party City, amid rising prices, seeks bankruptcy protection
NEW YORK (AP) — Party City has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with rising prices and a pullback in customer spending. The company, based in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, said that its franchise stores, subsidiaries outside of the U.S. and its foil balloons Anagram business are not part of the restructuring and…
Party City, amid rising prices, seeks bankruptcy protection
NEW YORK (AP) — Party City has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with rising prices and a pullback in customer spending. The company, based in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, said that its franchise stores, subsidiaries outside of the U.S. and its foil balloons Anagram business are not part of the restructuring and…
Spurs top Nets
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson had a career-high 36 points and 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs snapped a five-game skid with a 106-98 win over the injury slowed Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night. “A ton of energy, a ton of confidence, that’s who Keldon is,” San Antonio rookie forward Jeremy Sochan said.…
Nassau Legislature battle over redistricting maps
The Nassau Legislature has given preliminary approval to two redistricting maps – one from Democrat and one from Republican. The Republican-controlled legislature must approve a final map by March. The next hearing date has not been announced.
Injured crossing guard released from hospital
Carlos Vazquez the Glen Cove crossing guard who was hit by a car while on the job back in October is now home. Vazquez was discharged from Glen Cove Hospital on Tuesday. Doctors say he suffered a traumatic brain injury, went into cardiac arrest twice, was intubated and in critical condition for three weeks. Upon…
Two Long Island hospital ranked among the best in U.S.
Stony Brook University Hospital and Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson both made this year’s Healthgrades list for America’s best hospitals. Stony Brook placed in the top 50 putting it among the top one percent of hospitals in the country. Mather Hospital was the only community hospital in New York to be named among the top…
On King’s holiday, daughter calls for bold action over words
ATLANTA (AP) — America has honored Martin Luther King Jr. with a federal holiday for nearly four decades yet still hasn’t fully embraced and acted on the lessons from the slain civil rights leader, his youngest daughter said Monday. The Rev. Bernice King, who leads The King Center in Atlanta, said leaders — especially politicians…
Giants coach Daboll undaunted by 3rd meeting with Eagles
(AP) In the New York City metropolitan area, Daboll is being compared to Bill Parcells, the coach who turned around the Giants in the 1980s and led them to their first two Super Bowl triumphs. “Big Tuna.” “Little Tuna.” Super Bowl hopes have resurfaced in region. The Giants (10-7-1) have gone from a team that…
Good Samaritans help drive in Long Island Expressway crash
Suffolk County police say a car traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway struck a median, overturned and burst into flames. The single-car crash occurred around noon on Monday near the Nicolls Road exit in Holtsville. Multiple Good Samaritans pulled the driver from the vehicle, which was engulfed by flames, and administered first aid, police…