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Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration warned on Tuesday of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during a government shutdown, reversing what has been long-standing policy for some 750,000 furloughed employees, according to a memo being circulated by the White House.Trump signed into law after the longest government shutdown in 2019 legislation to…
SUNY Announces Free Application Week for 2025
The State University of New York (SUNY) has announced its Free Application Week, taking place October 20 – November 3, 2025. During this two-week period, students can apply to up to five SUNY campuses without paying any application fees — an opportunity designed to make higher education more accessible and affordable. To qualify for the…
Nassau County Police Officer Fired After Allegedly Stealing $200K from Sick Colleague
A Nassau County police officer accused of stealing $200,000 from a fellow officer battling illness has been fired, the department announced this week. Investigators say 38-year-old Leonard Cagno, of Oakdale, diverted the funds from the sick colleague and allegedly spent the money on a new vehicle, gambling, dining, and an OnlyFans account. Cagno was arrested…
Yankees would accomplish a rare feat if they come back down 0-2 in best-of-5 series vs. Blue Jays
NEW YORK (AP) — The Bellinger babies are among the few Yankees fans not stressed about New York’s 0-2 deficit to Toronto in their AL Division Series.Caiden is 3 years old and sister Cy is 2.“They were at the game yesterday, and they said that it was very loud,” dad Cody recalled Monday. “That’s about…
New York judge upholds transgender athlete ban on Long Island
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge on Monday upheld a Long Island county’s law banning transgender women from playing on female sports teams at county-run parks and recreational facilities.In a decision in a suit brought by a roller derby league, Judge Bruce Cozzens wrote that Nassau County’s ban is designed “to protect women…
Shirley Man Arrested After Baldwin Road Rage Incident, Turned Over to ICE
A 30-year-old Shirley man, Alfredo Ushpa Ortiz, was arrested Wednesday evening, October 1, 2025, following a road rage incident in Baldwin that escalated into violence. According to police, around 5:55 p.m. near Sunrise Highway and Milburn Avenue, Ortiz became involved in a verbal dispute with an 18-year-old driver. The confrontation allegedly turned physical when Ortiz…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers plan to appeal as convicted hip-hop star faces more years behind bars
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated PressAttorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs are planning to appeal after the Grammy-winning artist and music executive was sentenced Friday to more than four years in prison for transporting people across state lines for sexual encounters. The case shattered his carefully cultivated reputation as an affable celebrity entrepreneur, A-list party host and…
Bad Bunny kicks off ‘SNL’ 51st season with a group of new faces and jabs at his Super Bowl critics
NEW YORK (AP) — Bad Bunny kicked off the 51st season of “Saturday Night Live” with a few timely jokes about his next high-profile gig: the Super Bowl.“I think everybody is happy about it — even Fox News,” the music superstar quipped in his monologue, referring to opposition in some quarters to his being named…
NFL analyst Mark Sanchez arrested while he was hospitalized with stab wounds
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former NFL quarterback and current Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez was arrested Saturday after he was apparently stabbed in an overnight altercation in downtown Indianapolis.Sanchez, who was in Indianapolis to call Sunday’s Raiders-Colts game, was charged with battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication — all misdemeanors.Indianapolis…
Schlittler’s playoff gem for Yankees against rival Red Sox prompts Boone to say `A star is born’
NEW YORK (AP) — Cam Schlittler’s key to putting Boston Red Sox bats to sleep was his own slumber.Making only his 15th major league start, Schlittler struck out 12 in eight dominant innings Thursday night as the New York Yankees blanked Boston 4-0 to win their AL Wild Card Series in a deciding third game.Overpowering…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ is set to be sentenced and faces the possibility of years in prison
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs faces sentencing Friday in a sordid criminal case that could keep him locked up for years.The hip-hop mogul was convicted in July of flying people around the country for sexual encounters, including his girlfriends and male sex workers, in violation of the federal Mann Act.A jury acquitted Combs,…
Northport Woman Arrested After More Than 200 Animals Rescued From Hoarding Case
Authorities say a Northport woman is facing charges after over 200 animals were removed from her home in what prosecutors are calling a disturbing case of animal hoarding. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Samantha Boyd, 57, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty. She also faces a…