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Rodgers plans to play for Jets in 2023, awaits Packers’ move
(AP) Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday he intends to play for the New York Jets in 2023 after 18 seasons in Green Bay and the four-time NFL MVP quarterback is waiting for the Packers to trade him. The 39-year-old Rodgers, speaking during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on YouTube and Sirius XM, said he…
Honda recalling 500,000 vehicles to fix seat belt problem
DETROIT (AP) — Honda is recalling a half-million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because the front seat belts may not latch properly. The recall covers some of the the automaker’s top-selling models including the 2017 through 2020 CR-V, the 2018 and 2019 Accord, the 2018 through 2020 Odyssey and the 2019 Insight. Also included…
Hofstra beats top-seeded Rutgers 88-86 in overtime in NIT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Tyler Thomas scored 25 points, including a go-ahead jumper with 9.3 seconds left in overtime, and Hofstra beat top-seeded Rutgers 88-86 on Tuesday night in the first round of the NIT. Hofstra (25-9) advances to play the winner of Wednesday’s Cincinnati-Virginia Tech game. Hofstra forward Nelson Boachie-Yiadom forced overtime by grabbing…
Santos files to run for reelection
Rep. George Santos filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Tuesday signaling a possible re-election bid next year, despite calls from constituents and members of Congress seeking his resignation. Santos has not publicly stated that he plans to run for reelection in nest year. The Nassau GOP has already stated that it will not…
Biden says Jimmy Carter has asked him to deliver his eulogy
ATLANTA (AP) — President Joe Biden says he plans to deliver the eulogy at the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, who remains under hospice care at his home in south Georgi Biden told donors at a California fundraiser Monday evening about his “recent” visit to see the 39th president, whom he has known since…
Non-Profits Bid on Community Center
Two proposals to take over the Five Towns Community Center were brought forward Monday at a town hall meeting in Lawrence. Neighbors who rely or work at the center have been on edge since Nassau County opened the bidding process to nonprofits to take over the facility. Program director for Five Town Communities Counseling Services…
LaGuardia Rail Abandoned
Plans for a rail link were abandoned Monday that would have connected LaGuardia Airport to New York City’s subway and commuter rail system, . New York Gov. Kathy Hochul accepted the recommendations made by a panel of transportation experts who determined it would be more feasible in the near-term to increase bus service and add…
More LIRR Changes
After weeks of frustrating commutes, the LIRR rolled out more changes. Three peak trains now begin or end their trip at Penn Station instead of Grand Central. The rail road also changed where some trains stop to better balance riders between trains. In addition, officials say they have added two or more cars to 30…
US, UK try to stem fallout from Silicon Valley Bank collapse
NEW YORK (AP) — Governments in the UK and U.S. took extraordinary steps to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, even as another major bank was shut down. The UK Treasury and the Bank of England announced early Monday that they had facilitated the sale of Silicon Valley…
Multiple fire departments put out house fire in Mineola
Multiple fire departments responded to a house fire in Mineola in the early morning hours on Sunday. Nassau County officials say the fire began around 1:50 a.m. It took multiple fire departments to put out the flames. There are no reports of any injuries and the cause is unknown.
News 12 veterans Doug Geed and Danielle Campbell leaving station
Newsday is reporting that News 12 Long Island veterans Doug Geed and Danielle Campbell have accepted a voluntary retirement offer from parent company Altice. Geed joined the station in 1986 when it launched. He will remain at News 12 through late July. Campbell’s last day was Friday. She had been with the station since 1992.…
Pence says Trump ‘endangered my family’ on Jan. 6
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday harshly criticized former President Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, widening the rift between the two men as they prepare to battle over the Republican nomination in next year’s election. “President Trump was wrong,” Pence said during…