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Hochul announces $70M in child care grants
East Farmingdale, NY- New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Monday that the state will be pouring $70 million dollars into grants to help create new child care facilities. Hochul: “I’m excited about this. It’s not just the funding, it’s about having a creative vision to figure out what we do in this post-pandemic world with…
Maxwell’s new digs: Fla. prison known for yoga, music, abuse
NEW YORK (AP) — Ghislaine Maxwell is off to Florida to serve a 20-year prison sentence for helping financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls. The 60-year-old former socialite was moved from a New York City federal jail last week to FCI Tallahassee. It’s a low-security federal prison in Florida’s capital. She had been held…
‘Goodfellas,’ ‘Law & Order’ actor Paul Sorvino dies at 83
(AP)- Paul Sorvino, an imposing actor who specialized in playing crooks and cops like Paulie Cicero in “Goodfellas” and the NYPD sergeant Phil Cerreta on “Law & Order,” has died. He was 83. In his over 50 years in the entertainment business, Sorvino was a mainstay in films and television, playing an Italian American communist…
Man struck by lightning on Long Island
Commack, NY- At least one person was injured Monday, when a powerful cold front moved across Long Island. Officials tell us a 26-year-old man was in the backyard of his mother’s home on Grace Park Drive in Commack, when lightning struck a tree and traveled to his leg. Suffolk Police say the man was alert…
Fed set to impose another big rate hike to fight inflation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Conflicting signs about the health of the U.S. economy have thrust the Federal Reserve into a difficult spot. With inflation raging at a four-decade high, the job market strong and consumer spending still solid, the Fed is under pressure to raise interest rates aggressively. But other signs suggest the economy is slowing…
Biden says he’s improving after COVID infection
(AP) — President Joe Biden says he’s “feeling better every day” as he recovers from his coronavirus infection. Meanwhile, the White House plans a summit today to discuss developing a new generation of vaccines that could more effectively guard against contagious variants. After a virtual meeting on another subject, Biden said “everything’s on the button”…
Mega Millions jackpot soars to at least $810M
(AP) — Is $810 million worth $2? That’s a good question, given it costs $2 to buy a Mega Millions lottery ticket that could pay off with an estimated $810 million prize, the nation’s fourth-largest jackpot. The game’s next drawing is Tuesday night. Before plunking down $2 for a ticket, it’s good to remember your…
Heatwave continues, strong storms possible
East Farmingdale, NY- A Heat Advisory is in effect for most of Long Island through 6pm Monday. WALK-FM Chief Meteorologist Pat Pagano says a cold front will move through the region Monday afternoon and strong storms are possible. The National Weather Service says Monday’s storms could bring damaging winds, hail and even a possible tornado.…
Police ask for help in search for 7 stolen puppies
Shirley, NY- Police on Long Island say seven French Bulldog puppies were stolen over the weekend from a home in Suffolk County. Officials say the dogs were taken Sunday morning at approximately 3am from a backyard dwelling located at 14 Concord Drive, Shirley. Police say the homeowner was home and asleep at the time of…
Final Summer hearing of Jan. 6 panel draws nearly 18 million
NEW YORK (AP) — It promised big revelations — and delivered. And last week’s final summer session of the House Jan. 6 committee hearings also delivered big ratings. Nielsen reports Thursday night’s hearing had an estimated audience of 17.7 million viewers. That’s second only to the 20 million who saw the first panel hearing on…
Gasoline prices take another plunge
(AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has plunged 32 cents over the past two weeks to $4.54 per gallon. Gas industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says the continued decline comes as crude oil costs also fall. The average price at the pump is down 55 cents over the past…
Nassau County SPCA asks for $10k in donations to cover emergency surgery for Zeus
East Farmingdale, NY- The Nassau County SPCA is asking for donations after a dog was struck by a stray bullet in Roosevelt. Officials say the dog named Zeus, was out for a walk in Rooselvelt on June 16th when he was struck by a bullet, causing a serious leg injury. Nassau SPCA says Zeus needs…