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lawmakers call for changes to bail laws

lawmakers call for changes to bail laws

State lawmakers are calling for changes to bail reform laws in response to the Babylon body part case.Republicans from the state Senate and Assembly are backing a charge to make “dismembering a body” eligible for bail.Under current law, the charge is considered a non-violent offense and is ineligible for bail.

LIRR adds trains for the St. Patrick ’s Day parade

LIRR adds trains for the St. Patrick ’s Day parade

The LIRR will have expanded schedules on Saturday for the St. Patrick ’s Day parade, including 15 extra westbound trains to Manhattan prior to the parade.  After the parade, the LIRR is adding 16 eastbound trains into the schedule. There will be an alcohol ban in effect on the LIRR Saturday through 5:00 a.m. Monday,…

The United States has its first large offshore wind farm, with more to come

The United States has its first large offshore wind farm, with more to come

By JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated PressAmerica’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm is officially open, a long-awaited moment that helps pave the way for a succession of large wind farms.Danish wind energy developer Ørsted and the utility Eversource built a 12-turbine wind farm called South Fork Wind 35 miles (56 kilometers) east of Montauk Point, New York.…

Search conducted at Amityville pond

Search conducted at Amityville pond

The Suffolk County Police Underwater Search and Recovery Unit conducted a search Wednesday at Peterkin Park Pond in Amityville in connected to the Babylon body parts case. There was no word if anything was recovered at the pond. The park was closed to the public temporarily but reopened when the search ended.

Farmingville woman charged with stealing parents money to gamble

Farmingville woman charged with stealing parents money to gamble

A Long Island woman from Farmingville was indicted on Wednesday on charges related to the theft of approximately $440,000 from her elderly parents that she used to gamble at Jake’s 58 Casino. The investigation showed the suspect stole the money from her parents’ bank accounts by using debit cards to make withdrawals at ATM machines…

House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell

House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake, as lawmakers acted on concerns that the company’s current ownership structure is a national security threat.The bill, passed by a vote of 352-65, now…

Yankees ace sidelined for at least one to two months due to an elbow injury

Yankees ace sidelined for at least one to two months due to an elbow injury

TAMPA, Fla (AP) — New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole traveled to Los Angeles on Wednesday to see specialist Dr. Neal ElAttrache for additional tests on his right elbow.Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he has no timetable for how long Cole will be sidelined.“I understand it’s Gerrit Cole and it’s a big story, but I’m…

Biden and Trump clinch nominations, setting the stage for a grueling general election rematch

Biden and Trump clinch nominations, setting the stage for a grueling general election rematch

By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clinched their parties’ presidential nominations Tuesday with decisive victories in a slate of low-profile primaries, setting up a general election rematch that many voters do not want.The outcome of contests across Georgia, Mississippi and Washington state was…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering Aaron Rodgers or Jesse Ventura for a 2024 running mate

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering Aaron Rodgers or Jesse Ventura for a 2024 running mate

By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated PressRobert F. Kennedy Jr. is having conversations with vice presidential candidates as he gets closer to announcing his running mate for his independent presidential bid. Kennedy told The New York Times that NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura are at the top of his list. Stefanie…

Darryl Strawberry resting comfortably after heart attack, according to New York Mets

Darryl Strawberry resting comfortably after heart attack, according to New York Mets

LAKE ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — Former New York Mets and Yankees star Darryl Strawberry is recovering from a heart attack and is at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital.Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz said Tuesday that Strawberry was stricken Monday, a day before the eight-time All-Star’s 62nd birthday.Strawberry posted a photo of himself at the hospital…