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Governor Hochul Warns Against Scams Targeting New York’s Inflation Refund Initiative
Scammers are Sending Text Messages, Emails and Direct Mail Falsely Claiming That New Yorkers Must Submit Payment Information To Receive an Inflation Refund CheckEligible New Yorkers Will Receive Their Inflation Refund Check With No Need To Apply, Sign Up or Provide Personal Information Governor Kathy Hochul today warned New Yorkers of scammers who are sending…
Congressional leaders leave White House meeting without deal to avoid government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — A government shutdown fast approaching, Democratic and Republican congressional leaders left a White House meeting with President Donald Trump Monday afternoon showing no sign of compromising from their entrenched positions in order to avoid a lapse in funding.If government funding legislation isn’t passed by Congress and signed by Trump on Tuesday night,…
Holtsville Ecology Site to Close by 2026; Animals to Move to Accredited Rescue Facilities
The Town of Brookhaven has announced plans to gradually close the Holtsville Ecology Site Zoo and Animal Refuge by early 2026. Officials say all animals currently housed at the site will be safely transferred to SPCA-approved and accredited rescue facilities between now and the end of the first quarter of 2026. According to the town,…
Missing Democratic Candidate to Remain on November Ballot in Nassau’s 4th Legislative District
A State Supreme Court judge has ruled that the missing Democratic candidate for Nassau County Legislature will remain on the ballot this November. Petros Krommidas of Baldwin, was nominated in March by the Nassau County Democratic Committee to challenge first-term Republican Legislator Patrick Mullaney in the 4th District, which covers South Shore communities including Long…
New York Giants owner John Mara says he has been diagnosed with cancer
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Giants owner John Mara announced Monday he was recently diagnosed with cancer.Mara said in a statement released by the team that he has been following a treatment plan recommended by doctors. He did not disclose what form of cancer he has and asked for privacy on the matter.“I’m feeling…
Homicide Investigation Underway After Body Found in Baldwin Pond
Nassau County homicide detectives are investigating after an adult woman’s body was discovered in Milburn Pond on Sunday morning. Police said they received a 911 call around 7:50 a.m. reporting the body in the water. Responders recovered the woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene. As of Sunday afternoon, authorities had not released her…
Europe wins the Ryder Cup and reasserts its dominance over the Americans
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Staked to the largest lead in history, Europe fully expected to win the Ryder Cup on Sunday. The surprise was how much emotion poured out of the team on a final day that produced a furious American charge and, ultimately, another Irish hero.What looked to be only a matter of time…
Mets can’t overcome poor 2nd half of season, miss playoffs with season-ending loss at Miami
MIAMI (AP) — The New York Mets entered Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Miami Marlins with a singular goal: win.That was the only thing manager Carlos Mendoza’s fading team could still control in its bid to reach the postseason. But those hopes dissipated in one decisive inning.New York could not overcome a four-run fourth by…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams abandons his reelection campaign
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams ended his struggling reelection campaign Sunday, an acknowledgment that he was no longer a credible contender after a year of scandal and political turmoil.In a video released on social media, Adams spoke proudly of his tenure as mayor. But he said his now-dismissed federal corruption…
Resorts World New York City Advances in Casino License Race
Resorts World New York City received unanimous approval from its local Community Advisory Committee (CAC), marking a major step forward in its bid for one of three downstate casino licenses. The South Ozone Park racino, which has operated at Aqueduct Racetrack since 2011, is now advancing to the next phase of the licensing process. While…
Ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted on charges of lying to Congress and obstruction
WASHINGTON (AP) — James Comey was charged Thursday with lying to Congress in a criminal case filed days after President Donald Trump appeared to urge his attorney general to prosecute the former FBI director and other perceived political enemies.The indictment makes Comey the first former senior government official to face prosecution in connection with one…
Starbucks to close hundreds of stores, lay off 900 workers as part of turnaround plan
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business WriterStarbucks said Thursday it’s closing hundreds of stores in the U.S., Canada and Europe and laying off 900 nonretail employees as it focuses more of its resources on a turnaround.The Seattle coffee giant said store closures would start immediately. Starbucks said affected baristas will be offered severance packages and transfers…