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Mets can’t overcome poor 2nd half of season, miss playoffs with season-ending loss at Miami
MIAMI (AP) — The New York Mets entered Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Miami Marlins with a singular goal: win.That was the only thing manager Carlos Mendoza’s fading team could still control in its bid to reach the postseason. But those hopes dissipated in one decisive inning.New York could not overcome a four-run fourth by…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams abandons his reelection campaign
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams ended his struggling reelection campaign Sunday, an acknowledgment that he was no longer a credible contender after a year of scandal and political turmoil.In a video released on social media, Adams spoke proudly of his tenure as mayor. But he said his now-dismissed federal corruption…
Resorts World New York City Advances in Casino License Race
Resorts World New York City received unanimous approval from its local Community Advisory Committee (CAC), marking a major step forward in its bid for one of three downstate casino licenses. The South Ozone Park racino, which has operated at Aqueduct Racetrack since 2011, is now advancing to the next phase of the licensing process. While…
Ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted on charges of lying to Congress and obstruction
WASHINGTON (AP) — James Comey was charged Thursday with lying to Congress in a criminal case filed days after President Donald Trump appeared to urge his attorney general to prosecute the former FBI director and other perceived political enemies.The indictment makes Comey the first former senior government official to face prosecution in connection with one…
Starbucks to close hundreds of stores, lay off 900 workers as part of turnaround plan
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business WriterStarbucks said Thursday it’s closing hundreds of stores in the U.S., Canada and Europe and laying off 900 nonretail employees as it focuses more of its resources on a turnaround.The Seattle coffee giant said store closures would start immediately. Starbucks said affected baristas will be offered severance packages and transfers…
Ryder Cup Tees Off With Trump Visit Expected
The 2025 Ryder Cup begins Friday at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York, with Team USA facing Team Europe. President Trump is scheduled to attend opening day, arriving late Friday morning ahead of the afternoon four-ball matches. Security will be heightened, and fans may experience brief delays around the course. U.S. captain Keegan Bradley and…
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcome third child, Rocki
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have announced the birth of their third child, a girl.Rihanna announced the birth of Rocki Irish Mayers in an Instagram post Wednesday. The post featured one photo of the multihyphenate, 37, with the baby and another photo of baby shoes. It was captioned simply with Rocki’s name,…
Boating Collision Off Fire Island Leaves One Injured
One person was airlifted to a hospital after two boats collided in the Atlantic Ocean, about 17 miles south of Fire Island Inlet early Wednesday. The Coast Guard says the crash happened around 6 a.m., Each boat was carrying two people. One person was thrown into the water but quickly pulled out and flown to…
Jaxson Dart to start at quarterback for the Giants against the Chargers
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports WriterMore than a few New York Giants fans at the Meadowlands chanted, “We want Dart!” after Russell Wilson threw an interception during a third consecutive loss to start the season on Sunday night.Now they are getting him.The Giants are turning to rookie Jaxson Dart to start at quarterback in their…
Man who represented himself is found guilty of trying to assassinate Trump at Florida golf course
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — The man who was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course last year tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen shortly after being found guilty of all counts on Tuesday.Officers quickly swarmed him and dragged him out of the courtroom.The jury of…
Secret Service dismantles telecom threat around UN capable of crippling cell service in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Secret Service has dismantled a massive hidden telecom network in New York. Investigators say the system could have crippled cell towers and jammed 911 calls. The cache included over 300 SIM servers with more than 100,000 SIM cards. It was located within 35 miles of the United Nations. The…
Suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killings loses bid to separate case into multiple trials
NEW YORK (AP) — The suspect in Long Island’s infamous Gilgo Beach serial killings has lost his bid to separate into multiple trials the sprawling case involving seven brutal killings spanning decades.New York State Supreme Court Justice Timothy Mazzei ruled Tuesday that the trial against Rex Heuermann, a Manhattan architect who lived on Long Island,…