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New York governor defends blocking plan that would toll Manhattan drivers to pay for subway repairs
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated PressALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday defended her decision to block a plan to reduce New York City traffic and raise billions for its ailing subway system through a new toll on Manhattan drivers — but offered little detail on how she would replace the program’s…
Mets rally in ninth to beat Phillies 6-5 and split London Series, getting game-ending double play
By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports WriterLONDON (AP) — Catcher Luis Torrens turned Nick Castellanos’ bases-loaded roller in front of the plate into a game-ending double play, and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Sunday for a split of their two-game London Series.New York rallied from a 4-3 ninth-inning deficit against José…
Blakeman to introduce bill that would ban transgender women from competing in female sports
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is introducing legislation that would ban transgender women from playing on female sports teams at county-owned facilities. Blakeman originally introduced the ban as an executive order that was struck down in May by the Nassau County Supreme Court.
2 officers and a civilian injured in Babylon crash
Two police officers and a civilian were injured in a crash in Babylon Thursday afternoon.The crash happened at 2 p.m. when a police vehicle was responding to a 911 call struck another vehicle, the police car then struck a tree.The two officers and the driver of the other vehicle were transported to the hospital for…
‘Wheel of Fortune’: Vanna White bids an emotional goodbye to Pat Sajak
By KAITLYN HUAMANI Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) — Ahead of Pat Sajak’s final episode as the host of “Wheel of Fortune,” Vanna White paid an emotional tribute to her co-host of more than 40 years.On Thursday’s episode of the beloved game show, White honored Sajak’s work and their friendship with a video segment that featured…
MLB is strengthening its UK ties with Mets-Phillies London Series after Paris won’t play ball
By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports WriterLONDON (AP) — Summertime in Paris with reservations not far from the Eiffel Tower. Sounds dreamy.Major League Baseball’s plans to play a series in the French capital fell through, though.You know what city doesn’t disappoint when it comes to American sports? London.The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies play a…
Heuermann to be indicted in killings of 2 additional women, sources say
Sources say Rex Heuermann, the suspect in the Gilgo Beach killings, is expected to be indicted Thursday on new murder charges in the killings of two additional women. Law enforcement officials say the new murder charges are related to two additional victims, Jessica Taylor and Valerie Mack The accused Gilgo Beach serial killer’s new indictment…
India defeated Ireland at Cricket World Cup
WESTBURY, New York (AP) — Jasprit Bumrah and India’s pace attack did most of the damage before Rohit Sharma scored a 37-ball half-century to steer the team to an eight-wicket win over Ireland on Wednesday at the Twenty20 World Cup. Sharma plundered four boundaries and three sixes before retiring hurt for 52. Rishabh Pant added…
Prosecutors want Donald Trump to remain under a gag order at least until he’s sentenced July 11
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Manhattan prosecutors urged a judge Wednesday to keep Donald Trump ‘s gag order in place in his hush money criminal case at least until the former president is sentenced in July, opposing a defense request that the restrictions be lifted following his felony convictions last week.Assistant…
Governor halts plan to charge most drivers entering Manhattan $15 for transit and traffic fixes
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ and PHILIP MARCELO Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul halted a plan to charge most motorists $15 to enter the core of Manhattan, upending the nation’s first “congestion pricing” system on Wednesday just weeks before it was set to launch.The announcement dealt a stunning blow to a program,…
Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Morris Sprachman
Press Releases June 4, 2024NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Morris Sprachman, who died on December 13, 2022 following a motor vehicle collision involving an officer of the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) in Seaford, Nassau County. Following a…
Northwell Health and NY Attorney General Letitia James Enter Into Best Practices Agreement For Hospital Financial Assistance and Medical Debt Collection Policies
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)Northwell Health and New York Attorney General Letitia James announced today that they have entered into a Best Practices Agreement covering financial assistance and medical debt collection policies. The policies outlined in the Best Practices Agreement are aimed at making health care more affordable and accessible by easing the financial burdens faced by…