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Suozzi and Pilip debate Thursday night on News 12
Democrat Tom Suozzi and Republican Mazi Pilip will square off at a town hall style debate Thursday night in Bethpage hosted by News 12. The special election for George Santos’ vacant House seat is Tuesday February 13th; early voting is going on now. News 12 will air the debate live debate at 8:30pm.
4 children, 2 adults taken to hospital following minibus crash
Four children and two adults were involved in a minibus crash Tuesday. Police say the bus struck a guardrail and landed on its side on the L.I.E. service road near Wicks Road around 10:30am. The four children were from the Building Blocks Preschool in Commack. They did not suffer any injuries but they were taken…
Rex Heuermann was back in court on Tuesday
Suspected Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann was back in court Tuesday for the first time since being charged in a fourth murder.In court, the prosecution handed over data on this case to the defense. It included a total of 2,500 pages of reports from the Suffolk County police departments.Heuermann’s attorney says his client is feeling…
Trump is not immune from prosecution in his 2020 election interference case, US appeals court says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals panel ruled Tuesday that Donald Trump can face trial on charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, sharply rejecting the former president’s claims that he is immune from prosecution while setting the stage for additional challenges that could further delay the case. The ruling…
Singer-songwriter Toby Keith has died after battling stomach cancer
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — “Beer For My Horses” singer-songwriter Toby Keith has died. He was 62. Keith, who was battling stomach cancer, passed peacefully on Monday surrounded by his family, according to a statement posted on the country singer’s website. “He fought his fight with grace and courage,” the statement said. He was diagnosed in…
Senate Republicans resist advancing on border policy bill, leaving aid for Ukraine in doubt
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a torrent of criticism from conservatives, Senate Republicans on Monday resisted advancing on a bipartisan proposal intended to clamp down on illegal border crossings, signaling a likely defeat in Congress that would leave leaders with no clear path to approve wartime aid for Ukraine. In a dramatic turnaround, Senate Republican Leader…
Stew Leonard’s recalling chicken products they may contain undeclared milk
Stew Leonard’s is voluntarily recalling its sliced chicken and chicken salad products because the company says they may contain undeclared milk.The products were sold at Stew Leonard’s deli department between Aug. 2022 and Jan. 29, 2024.People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk could be at risk of allergic reactions if they consume…
Half Hollow Hills Central School District considering armed guards
The Half Hollow Hills Central School District is considering having armed guards patrol every one of its schools in unmarked cars.At the Board of Education meeting Monday night, Covert Investigations & Security discussed the plan. They say their guards would be in a car outside the schools and would only go inside if there was…
King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, will halt public duties as he undergoes treatment
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said Monday. Less than 18 months into his reign, the 75-year-old monarch will suspend public engagements but will continue with state business, and won’t be handing over his constitutional roles as head of state. The palace didn’t…
What’s in the bipartisan Senate package to aid Ukraine, secure U.S. border
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators have come out with a carefully negotiated $118 billion compromise that pairs tens of billions of dollars in wartime aid for Ukraine with new border laws aimed at shrinking the historic number of people who have come to the U.S. border with Mexico to seek asylum. The legislation faced immediate opposition…
Early voting has started in special election
Early voting started on Saturday in the special election to replace George Santos seat in congress.Republican Mazi Pilip is faceing off against Democrat Tom Suozzi.The special election early voting window is open through Feb. 11, with the election being held on Feb. 13.
Man who was fatally shot by Nassau police rushed toward officers with loaded gun
Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder says David Clements who was fatally shot by police Friday night in Massapequa ran at the officers with a loaded weapon.The incident happened outside a home around 8:40 p.m. A neighbor called police after Clements displayed a firearm to them and was acting erratically.At one point Clements came out of…