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Carolina hosts Islanders with 3-1 series lead
By The Associated Press The Carolina Hurricanes host the New York Islanders in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series. New York Islanders (39-27-16, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (52-23-7, second in the Metropolitan Division)Raleigh, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDTNHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Hurricanes…
Santos is bookings Cameo videos for his drag queen alter ego
Former congressman George Santos announced on social media that his drag queen alter ego Kitara Ravache is now available for bookings on the video platform Cameo.Santos had previously denied that he performing in drag competitions in Brazil under the name “Kitara” in the 2000s.
Students hold protest at Adelphi University
A pro-Palestinian protest was held by students at Adelphi University on Monday at the Garden City campus.Organizers say the rally was calling on the school to cut ties with certain companies that do business with Israel.In a statement, Adelphi says, “The University fully believes in the importance of fostering an environment where students and community…
Rangers finish off sweep of the Capitals, move on to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — Not playing their best hockey against an opponent full of desperation, the New York Rangers relied on a familiar recipe to move on in the NHL playoffs.Artemi Panarin scored the go-ahead goal on the power play early in the third period, Igor Shesterkin made 23 saves and…
Suspects face murder charges in Babylon body parts case,
Sources say two of the suspects in the Babylon body parts case will face second-degree murder charges.The Suffolk County DA says Jeffrey Mackey and Alexis Nieves have been arrested on additional charges.The couple will be arraigned Monday morning on the additional charges.
Jones Beach Air Show lineup announced
The lineup has officially been announced for the 20th anniversary Jones Beach Air Show on Memorial Day weekend.The Blue Angels will be headlining the show, other performers include the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team and the Thunderbolt demo team.
Brunson scores career playoff-high 47 points, leads Knicks over 76ers for 3-1 lead
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball WriterPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Brunson had just finished the highest-scoring game of his playoff career, the highest ever by a New York Knicks player in the postseason, and he was impressed.Not by his own performance. Brunson loathes talking about that.He meant by the Knicks fanbase, which came into Philadelphia, took…
Man drowns while fishing in Long Beach
A Queens man who was fishing off Long Beach on Sunday has drowned.Witnesses say he was on the rocks when he slipped and fell into the water.First responders arrived within three minutes after getting the emergency call. Officials say the man was pulled out of the water in less than 8 minutes and they immediately…
Nassau County to rework lease to build casino at the Nassau Coliseum
Nassau County says it will rework its lease approval process in effort to build the resort and casino at the Nassau Coliseum.A state judge ruled in February that Las Vegas Sands does not have a valid lease for the area.In a statement, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said, “In spite of delays and changing circumstances,…
Students take part in protest at Hofstra University
A pro-Palestinian protest took place Thursday afternoon at Hofstra University. The Protesters called for an end to U.S. financial support of Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza. 50-100 students holding signs and waving Palestinian flags and at least one faculty member took part in the protest. Hofstra University security said the protest was peaceful.
Ex-tabloid publisher testifies he scooped up possibly damaging tales to shield his old friend Trump
By JENNIFER PELTZ, MICHAEL R. SISAK, COLLEEN LONG and JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — As Donald Trump was running for president in 2016, his old friend at the National Enquirer was scooping up potentially damaging stories about the candidate and paying out tens of thousands of dollars to keep them from the public…
New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trialBy MICHAEL R. SISAK and DAVE COLLINS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein ‘s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with “egregious” improper rulings,…