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At least 150 people displaced by Baldwin building fire
Nassau police say at least 150 people have been displaced following a building fire in Baldwin on Thursday.Fire officials say everyone inside got out of the building safely, three firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion.Officials say an electrical issue is to blame, and the apartment building has been condemned.
Gun control crusader and former US Rep. Carolyn McCarthy dead at 81
By FRANK ELTMAN Associated PressFormer U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, who successfully ran for Congress in 1996 as a crusader for gun control after a mass shooting on a New York commuter train left her husband dead and her son severely wounded, has died. She was 81.News of her death was shared Thursday by several elected…
Car crashes into Dunkin’ Donuts in Syosset
A car crashes through front of the Dunkin’ Donuts near the Syosset Train station Wednesday night. It happened around 5:30 and police say there were several minor injuries. There is no word yet on what caused the crash.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs confirms he won’t testify and praises the trial judge for an ‘excellent job’
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs told the judge at his sex trafficking trial that he’s doing an “excellent job” as he confirmed Tuesday that he won’t testify.Combs made the comment to U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian after being asked about testifying.The question was posed by the Manhattan jurist after the prosecution rested following…
Schumer taken to hospital for dehydration
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was hospitalized on Wednesday morning after becoming lightheaded at the Senate gym in Washington. A spokesperson said he went to the hospital out of an abundance of caution to be treated for dehydration and was back at work in the Capitol later in the day.
Hockey Hall of Fame elects Zdeno Chara as part of the class of 2025
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey WriterAlexander Mogilny’s long wait for the Hockey Hall of Fame is over, as the high-scoring Russian winger was selected Tuesday as part of the eight-member class of 2025.Mogilny was joined by fellow former NHL players Joe Thornton, Zdeno Chara and Duncan Keith as well as women’s hockey stars Brianna Decker…
Lawsuit challenges Nassau county’s partnership in with ICE
By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated PressA suburban New York county’s agreement with federal authorities to empower local police officers to conduct immigration arrests is being challenged in court by civil rights advocates.A lawsuit filed Tuesday argues the agreement between Nassau County and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced in February violates state law, undermines individuals’ rights…
Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth and Smithtown Town Supervisor Ed Wehrheim win Republican primaries
Incumbent Smithtown Town supervisor Ed Wehrheim declared victory Tuesday night in the GOP primary.. He moves on to the general election in November, seeking a third term in office. In Huntington Councilwoman Brooke Lupinacci conceded to incumbent Ed Smyth in the Republican primary for Huntington town supervisor on Tuesday night.
Zohran Mamdani declares victory in NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary as Cuomo concedes
NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani declared victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday night after Andrew Cuomo conceded the race in a stunning upset, as the young, progressive upstart who was virtually unknown when the contest began built a substantial lead over the more experienced but scandal-scarred former governor.Though the race’s ultimate…
2 year old left in car during heat wave
A Patchogue man was arrested after he left his 2 year old son in a car while he went shopping at Walmart during Tuesday’s heat wave. Suffolk police said the child was in the car unattended for about 20 minutes in the parking lot of the Walmart at the Centereach Mall when the temperature was…
Matt Martin retires, leaving the NHL with just a few visor-less players
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey WriterMatt Martin announced his retirement Tuesday after 16 NHL seasons, all but two with the New York Islanders, a departure that leaves the league with only a few players who take the ice without a visor.Martin was one of just five holdovers in the league who played without a visor…
Ceasefire status is unclear after Israel reports continued missiles from Iran
By The Associated Press Israel warned its public to take shelter after detecting missile launches from Iran early Tuesday. The launches came after 4 a.m. local time in Tehran, the time Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran would stop its attacks if Israel ended their airstrikes. U.S. President Donald Trump said on social media…