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Hochul suspends construction related lane closures for July 4th holiday
East Farmingdale, NY- As millions of American’s head to the roads this holiday weekend, one thing they won’t have to worry about is roadwork. New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday announced the state would be suspending construction related lane closures for the July 4th holiday weekend starting 6am Friday through 6am straight through Tuesday…
Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as Supreme Court Justice
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ketanji Brown Jackson has been sworn in to the Supreme Court, shattering a glass ceiling as the first Black woman on the nation’s highest court. The 51-year-old jurist is the court’s 116th justice, and she took the place of the justice she once worked for. Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement was effective at…
Man charged with BWI after crashing boat into Fire Island dock
East Farmingdale, NY- A West Sayville man was taken into police custody early Friday morning after he allegedly drove his boat under the influence of alcohol and crashed it into a dock on Fire Island. Suffolk County Police say Edward Beekman, 58, was operating a 1991 23-foot Mako, when he crashed into the north end…
Period apps and the abortion ruling
(AP) — After last week’s Supreme Court taking down of Roe v. Wade, some period-tracking apps are trying to assure users that the data is safe. But, as in the case of most online activities, it’s important to read the apps’ privacy policies. Flo Health, parent company for one popular period tracking app says it…
Last-minute deal averts casino strike in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The main union for Atlantic City casino workers has reached agreements on new contracts with four casinos, avoiding a threatened strike. Thursday’s deal provides what the union president calls “the best contract we’ve ever had.” It also provides labor peace that will avoid a strike on Fourth of July weekend,…
NY to increase vaccination availability as Monkeypox infections rise
East Farmingdale, NY- Reported cases of monkeypox infections have continued to rise globally as well as here in New York. Health Officials in New York State say as of Thursday there were a total of 86 confirmed monkeypox cases in the state. 78 of the monkeypox cases are located in New York City, five cases…
Friday strike deadline looms for 4 Atlantic City casinos
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Union negotiators and casino management are trying to reach new contracts that would avoid a costly and disruptive strike during one of Atlantic City’s busiest weekends. Local 54 of the Unite Here union has set a 12:01 a.m. Friday deadline to reach a new agreement with the Borgata, Caesars, Harrah’s…
Police search for missing teen
East Farmingdale, NY- Police are searching for a missing teenager from Long Island. Nassau County Police Missing Persons Squad say that 15-year-old Hever Doblado, was last seen on Bedell Terrace in West Hempstead on Sunday, June 26th and reported missing on Wednesday, June 29th. Hever has been described as male Hispanic, 5’8” tall, 130 pounds,…
US buys 105 million COVID vaccine doses for fall campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government will purchase another 105 million doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in anticipation of a fall booster campaign. The $3.2 billion agreement comes as federal scientists weigh whether and how to update the vaccines to better protect Americans from the rapidly evolving virus. Federal officials say the purchase agreement includes…
Elmo gets vaccine to set example for kids
(AP) — Elmo is the latest Sesame Street character to roll up his fur to urge kids to get their COVID-19 vaccinations. Following in the steps of Big Bird, Elmo took a vaccine yesterday to promote the new vaccines made for the nation’s youngest kids. In a public service announcement on YouTube, Elmo said there…
Aide: Trump dismissed Jan. 6 threats, wanted to join crowd
WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest testimony about the events surrounding the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has Donald Trump rebuffing his own security’s warnings about armed protesters in the crowd gathering for a rally near the White House. A former White House aide also tells the House committee investigating the attack that Trump…
Maxwell sentenced to 20 years for aiding Epstein
NEW YORK (AP) — Ghislaine Maxwell, a socialite who once hung with royals, presidents and billionaires, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for helping financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls. The sentence is a victory for women who spent years seeking justice after earlier prosecutors failed to pursue the couple. Epstein, who…