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Developer to resume NY offshore wind project after Trump administration lifts pause
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated PressThe Trump administration is allowing work on a major offshore wind project for New York to resume.The developer, the Norwegian energy company Equinor, said Monday it was told by the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management that a stop-work order has been lifted for the Empire Wind project, allowing construction to…
The US Open’s Arthur Ashe Stadium is getting an overhaul as part of an $800 million project
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Open’s Arthur Ashe Stadium will get an overhaul as part of an $800 million project announced Monday that the U.S. Tennis Association is touting as the “largest single investment” in the history of its Grand Slam tournament.The USTA said it is funding the improvements at the Billie Jean King…
‘Sesame Street’ moves in with Netflix, but will stay on PBS
NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix has thrown “Sesame Street” a safety net with a new streaming deal that offers the popular children’s staple a broad reach while keeping it on its long-standing home, PBS, at the same time, the companies announced Monday.Starting later this year, new episodes will run on Netflix, PBS and the PBS…
Passenger jet had to abort takeoff to avoid runway collision at New York’s LaGuardia Airport
By JOSH FUNK Associated PressFederal officials are investigating why two planes got dangerously close on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport earlier this month despite the airport being equipped with an advanced surface radar system that’s designed to help prevent such close calls.Both the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board said…
Bellinger powers Yankees past Mets 8-2 with grand slam and 6 RBIs
NEW YORK (AP) — Cody Bellinger hit a grand slam that capped a six-run eighth inning and gave him six RBIs on Sunday night, sending the New York Yankees to an 8-2 victory over the New York Mets.A throwing error by Mets first baseman Pete Alonso allowed Jasson Domínguez to score the tiebreaking run in…
School budget vote on Tuesday
Long Island school board elections and budget votes are Tuesday May 20th. Over 120 school districts across long island will vote on board candidates, budgets and propositions.
Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday.Biden was seen last week by doctors after urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule was found. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday, with the cancer cells having spread to the bone.“While this represents a more aggressive form…
Long Beach school threat believed to be a hoax
Officials say a threat made against Long Beach High School Thursday afternoon, which prompted a districtwide “lockout” is believed to be a hoax. Law enforcement informed the school district that they had received a 911 call from a California phone number and the caller had threatening the high school with an AR-15 style gun. Police…
Blakeman to Announce Inaugural “516 Day”
Blakeman to Announce Inaugural “516 Day”, A County-Wide Celebration of Local Businesses and Community Pride Oyster Bay, NY: County Executive Blakeman is proud to announce 516 Day, a new annual event celebrating local pride, community connection, and small business support. 516 Day will feature one-day-only promotions from dozens of Nassau-based businesses. Residents and visitors are…
Green Acres Mall renovation starts next week
Next week demolition will begin at Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream as part of its estimated $130 million redevelopment. The planned renovations include adding a ShopRite, entertainment venues, more restaurants and landscaped open spaces, with the aim of drawing higher-end tenants to the property. Work is expected to finish in the fall of…
EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
By MICHAEL PHILLIS Associated PressThe Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some “forever chemicals” in drinking water that were finalized last year, while maintaining standards for two common ones.The Biden administration set the first federal drinking water limits for PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, finding they increased the…
Boater rescued in Long Beach
The City of Long Beach Fire Department rescued an injured fisherman from a boat in Long Beach Tuesday afternoon. The victims boat ran aground and rescue crews sent a boat and Jet Ski to reach the fisherman, who was then taken to a hospital. His condition is unknown.