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Hurricane Erin forecast to churn up dangerous swells and winds from Florida to New England
RODANTHE, N.C. (AP) — Hurricane Erin chugged slowly toward the eastern U.S. coast Tuesday, stirring up treacherous waves that already have forced dozens of beach rescues days before the biggest storm surges are expected.While forecasters remain confident the center of the monster storm will remain far offshore, the outer edges are likely to bring damaging…
42 arrested in gang crackdown in Nassau County
A four-day law enforcement gang crackdown operation across Nassau County has resulted in 42 arrests. Authorities said 25 of those taken into custody are suspected members of the MS-13, and other street gangs. 33 of those arrested are now in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Law enforcement agencies also seized a…
JetBlue flight makes emergency landing at JFK after engine failure
A JetBlue flight departing from MacArthur Airport for Orlando experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff last week. The pilot reported the engine failure and diverted the flight to Kennedy I Airport, where it landed safely about an hour after departing from ISP. Airport firefighters reported that one engine was “completely destroyed”. The aircraft was…
Cable’s MSNBC will change its name later this year as part of corporate divorce from NBC
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media WriterChanging its mind about keeping its name, the MSNBC news network said Monday it will become My Source News Opinion World, or MS NOW for short, as part of its corporate divorce from NBC.The TV network, which appeals to liberal audiences with a stable of personalities including Rachel Maddow, Ari…
Potential LIRR strike looms after contract talks stall
A possible strike by Long Island Rail Road workers could be just weeks away, following a breakdown in contract negotiations between the LIRR and five of its unions. Union leaders rejected an offer from the National Mediation Board, a move that triggers a mandatory 30-day “cooling-off” period under federal labor law. If no agreement is…
Here’s what to know about summer colds and the COVID-19 variant called stratus
(AP) COVID-19 activity is rising in much of the country. Data shows overall respiratory virus spread is very low in the U.S. But COVID-19 is rising in most states, with more people of all ages going to emergency rooms because of it. The stratus variant is most common. It can cause a “razor blade” sore…
Times Square Evacuated After Suspicious Package Found
Times Square was temporarily evacuated Monday morning after a man left a suspicious package outside the NYPD command center on 43rd Street and 7th Avenue. Authorities say the man approached the station shortly after 10:30 a.m., placed an unidentified device outside, and fled the scene. The NYPD quickly evacuated the building and surrounding blocks as…
Mark Vientos’ three-run homer delights kids, leads Mets to 7-3 win over Mariners
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Mark Vientos hit a three-run homer to the delight of hundreds of cheering 12-year-olds and sent the New York Mets to a 7-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday night in the Major League Baseball Little League Classic.Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh boosted his major league home run lead with his…
Stronger, bigger Hurricane Erin forecast to create dangerous surf along US coast
MIAMI (AP) — A stronger and bigger Hurricane Erin pelted parts of the Caribbean and was forecast to create dangerous surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast this week.It reintensified to a Category 4 storm with 130 mph (215 kph) maximum sustained winds early Monday as its outer bands began to impact the…
Amazon delivery truck went up in flames in Dix Hills
An Amazon delivery truck caught fire on in Dix Hills on Friday. Firefighters were able to put out the fire in about 20 minutes. A witness said one of the truck’s doors was blown off due to the intensity of the fire. The delivery driver was not hurt, according to Amazon. The cause of the…
Shooting in a crowded New York club leaves 3 dead despite record low gun violence
NEW YORK (AP) — A club shooting in the New York City borough of Brooklyn early Sunday morning has left three people dead and nine others wounded in a year of record-low gun violence in the city.Investigators believe up to four shooters opened fire with multiple weapons at Taste of the City Lounge in Crown…
Terence Stamp, British actor who portrayed General Zod in early Superman films, dies at 87
LONDON (AP) — Terence Stamp, the British actor who often played the role of a complex villain, including that of General Zod in the early Superman films, has died. He was 87.His death on Sunday was disclosed in a death notice published online.The London-born Stamp started his film career with 1962’s seafaring “Billy Budd,” for…