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Oyster Bay principal charged with falsifying employment applications
Jessica Bader the former principal of the James H. Vernon School in the Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District is facing charges of falsifying employment applications according to the Nassau County district attorney.According to a state report Bader had a sexual relationship with a high school student while teaching at her previous school district and her…
What to expect in the April 2 presidential and state primaries
By ROBERT YOON Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in the pivotal swing state of Wisconsin and three Northeastern states will have a chance to indicate their support or opposition to their parties’ presumptive nominees in presidential primaries Tuesday. Wisconsin voters will also decide the fate of two Republican-backed statewide ballot measures that will shape how…
Friendly’s restaurant in Ronkonkoma closes
The Friendly’s in Ronkonkoma has permanently closed.Several Friendly’s restaurants across long Island have closed in recent years. There are 10 remaining Friendly’s across Nassau and Suffolk: Massapequa Park, East Meadow, Coram, Commack, East Islip, Sayville, Shirley, Stony Brook, Medford and Riverhead.
Powerball jackpot jumps to $975 million after another drawing without a big winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $975 million after no one matched the six numbers drawn Saturday night, continuing a nearly three-month stretch without a big winner.The winning numbers drawn were: 12, 13, 33, 50, 52 and the red Powerball 23.No one has won Powerball’s top prize since New…
Suspect charged in connection to Officer Diller shooting returns to court Monday
Lindy Jones one of the two suspects involved in the fatal shooting of NYPD detective Jonathan Diller will appear in court on Monday. Jones was the driver of the car that Guy Rivera was in. Rivera who is charged with the murder of Diller will appear in court on May 7.
Funeral held for slain New York City police Officer Jonathan Diller
NEW YORK (AP) — A procession of New York Police Department officers, on foot and driving motorcycles, escorted the remains of their slain colleague, Jonathan Diller, to a Long Island church for his funeral service Saturday.The solemn cry of bagpipes and drums hailed Diller’s arrival at Saint Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Massapequa…
Juan Soto throws out tying run at plate in 9th inning of Yankees’ debut, 5-4 win over Astros
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports WriterHOUSTON (AP) — Long lauded for his prowess at the plate, Juan Soto wowed on defense Thursday in his New York Yankees debut.Soto threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the ninth inning after starting New York’s comeback from a four-run deficit in a season-opening 5-4 win…
Trump attends wake of slain New York officer
By MICHELLE L. PRICE and PHILIP MARCELO Associated PressMASSAPEQUA PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Donald Trump attended Thursday’s wake of a New York City police officer gunned down in the line of duty and called for “law and order,” as part of the presumptive Republican presidential nominee’s attempt to show a contrast with President Joe Biden…
Alleged shooter charged for slaying of Police Officer Jonathan Diller
Guy Rivera the man accused of fatally shooting NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller was charged with first-degree murder on Thursday. Rivera is also facing charge of intent to murder, attempted murder, and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon–in Monday’s fatal shooting during a traffic stop in Far Rockaway. Rivera was shot in the back…
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82
NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who nearly won the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and who almost became Republican John McCain’s running mate eight years later, has died, according to a statement issued by his family.Lieberman died in New York…
Blakeman looking to deputize residents with gun licenses in the event of a emergency
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has confirmed that he’s looking to deputize residents with gun licenses — particularly retired law enforcement or military veterans — to become provisional special deputy sheriffs in the event of a county-wide emergency like a hurricane.The county is seeking applicants who would assume powers if Blakeman declares a state of…
1 of 2 suspects in fatal shooting of New York City police officer is arrested
NEW YORK (AP) — One of the suspects in the fatal shooting of a New York City police officer during a traffic stop has been arrested on weapons charges, police said Wednesday.Lindy Jones, 41, was awaiting arraignment in Queens criminal court for his suspected role in Monday’s shooting of Officer Jonathan Diller, the first New…