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Trump’s education secretary threatens to pull funding from NY over its Native American mascot ban
MASSAPEQUA, N.Y. (AP) — New York is discriminating against a school district that refuses to get rid of its Native American chief mascot and could face a Justice Department investigation or risk losing federal funding, President Donald Trump’s top education official said Friday.U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, on a visit to Massapequa High School…
Two people rescued by Coast Guard after Long Island Sound plane crash
A small plane crashed into Long Island Sound Sunday morning. The Coast Guard says two people were on board the Piper-PA 32 on a flight that originated out of Bridgeport-Sikorsky Airport. A spokesman for the Coast Guard said the plane sank but the two people were in the water with only minor injuries when they…
Loretta Swit, Emmy-winner who played Maj. Houlihan on pioneering series ‘M.A.S.H.,’ has died at 87
NEW YORK (AP) — Loretta Swit, who won two Emmy Awards playing Maj. Margaret Houlihan, the demanding head nurse of a behind-the-lines surgical unit during the Korean War on the pioneering hit TV series “M.A.S.H.,” has died. She was 87.Publicist Harlan Boll says Swit died Friday at her home in New York City, likely from…
Brunson, Towns carry Knicks to 111-94 victory that cuts Pacers’ series lead to 3-2
NEW YORK (AP) — From Jalen Brunson’s sizzling start to the “Knicks in 7! Knicks in 7!” chants at the finish, this was New York’s night.Maybe it can still be the Knicks’ series.Brunson scored 32 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 13 rebounds despite a bruised left knee and the Knicks stayed alive in…
Mathieu Darche introduced as Islanders’ head of hockey operations
NEW YORK (AP) — Mathieu Darche was all smiles Thursday as he was formally introduced as the New York Islanders’ executive vice president and general manager.The 48-year-old former NHL forward, who spent the previous six seasons — including two Stanley Cups — with the Tampa Bay Lightning, takes control of the team’s hockey operations department…
Valley Stream man charged with ramming cop car with officers inside
The Fifth Squad reports the arrest of a Valley Stream man for an incident that occurred on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 9:51 pm in Valley Stream. According to Detectives, Defendant Shawn Maraj, 31, of 295 W. Valley Stream Boulevard was observed damaging multiple vehicles on W. Valley Stream Boulevard on numerous occasions. When officers…
Man killed, another injured when a dumpster they were sleeping in emptied into garbage truck in NY
COMMACK, N.Y. (AP) — A man was killed and another injured after a dumpster they were sleeping in was emptied into a garbage truck in New York, police said Thursday.The two men had been in a dumpster at a shopping plaza in Commack, on Long Island, when the dumpster was emptied into a garbage truck…
Trump pardons a labor union leader on the eve of sentencing for failing to report gifts
WASHINGTON (AP) — A labor union leader who pleaded guilty to failing to report gifts from an advertising firm was pardoned by President Donald Trump on the eve of his sentencing hearing Wednesday, court records show.James Callahan, of Lindenhurst, New York, was general president of the International Union of Operating Engineers when he accepted —…
George Santos’ former treasurer sentenced to probation over bogus campaign finance reports
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — George Santos ‘ former campaign treasurer was sentenced Wednesday to three years’ probation for her role in fabricating campaign finance reports for the disgraced ex-congressman from New York.Nancy Marks, addressing a federal judge on Long Island, said she’d learned from her mistakes, walked away from politics and started her life…
Judge quickly rejects mistrial request at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge immediately rejected a defense request for a mistrial on Wednesday at the sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, after his attorneys said prosecutors tried to imply to a jury that the music mogul interfered with the investigation into rapper Kid Cudi’s firebombed Porsche in 2012.Although such mistrial…
Tate brothers face rape and trafficking charges in the UK
LONDON (AP) — British prosecutors say influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been charged with rape and other crimes in Britain. The Crown Prosecution Service says the charges were authorized last year and this is the first time they are being confirmed. Andrew Tate, 38, faces charges related to three women that include rape,…
GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES BELMONT PARK TO HOST 2027 BREEDERS’ CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
New York To Welcome Prestigious International Festival of Racing, Oct. 29-30, 2027 Revitalized Belmont Park Expected To Generate $1 Billion in Economic Impact Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., has been selected to host the 2027 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, Thoroughbred racing’s most prestigious international festival. New York State and…