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Commack Motor Inn sold
The Commack Motor Inn has been sold for nearly $14 million The motel is known for its drive-up window, heart-shaped tubs, water beds and three-hour “short stay” option. The new owner plans to fix it up and make the motel more family-friendly. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Commack Motor Inn sold
The Commack Motor Inn has been sold for nearly $14 million The motel is known for its drive-up window, heart-shaped tubs, water beds and three-hour “short stay” option. The new owner plans to fix it up and make the motel more family-friendly. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
McCarthy fails in marathon votes for speaker, House adjourns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unable to elect Republican leader Kevin McCarthy as the new House speaker Tuesday, the Republicans adjourned for the day in disarray as the party tries to regroup from his a historic defeat after a long, messy start for the new Congress. The surprise move end to Day One shows there is no…
Bills’ Hamlin in critical condition after collapse on field
CINCINNATI (AP) — Buffalo defensive back Damar Hamlin was in critical condition early Tuesday after the Bills say he suffered a cardiac arrest on the field following a tackle hours earlier, leading to the indefinite postponement of Buffalo’s pivotal Monday night showdown against the Cincinnati Bengals. “Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit…
Police make arrest in false bomb, gun threats at Smith Haven Mall
A woman made fake bomb and gun threats at the Smith Haven Mall on New Year’s Day. Officers say it happened a little after 4 p.m. on Sunday when police received a 911 text message claiming a bomb was inside the Lake Grove mall. Another text message from the same number claimed a woman was…
Giants set as No. 6 seed in playoff
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Brian Daboll is no longer facing questions about the New York Giants making the playoffs for the first time since 2016. The Giants (9-6-1) are in after a 38-10 win over the struggling Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. The rookie coach got to celebrate with his players and people in the…
Kathy Hochul sworn in as governor
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Governor Kathy Hochul was sworn in for her first elected term on Sunday, making history as the first woman elected to the position in the state. The Democrat, launching her term as the 57th governor of New York, said her goals were to increase public safety and to make…
Officers seriously injured in Medford stabbing fatally shot attacker
STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — One of two police officers who were stabbed during a confrontation on Long Island, New York, fired the gunshots that killed the attacker, police officials said Thursday as the officers remained hospitalized. Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison released more details of Wednesday afternoon’s incident in Medford during a news…
Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died
SAO PAULO (AP) — Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday. He was 82. The standard-bearer of “the beautiful game” had undergone treatment for colon cancer since 2021. The medical center where he had…
Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died
SAO PAULO (AP) — Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday. He was 82. The standard-bearer of “the beautiful game” had undergone treatment for colon cancer since 2021. The medical center where he had…
Nassau Republicans will not endorse Santos for reelection in 2024
Nassau Republicans say they will not endorse George Santos if he runs for reelection in 2024. Santos is set to take office on Jan. 3 after his victory in New York’s 3rd Congressional District.Nassau County GOP Chairman Joe Cairo released a statement, saying “I don’t know what party would endorse him as a candidate…This Republican…
Jake’s 58 set to expand
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation yesterday that will allow Jake’s 58 Casino to double its number of slot machines.The estimated $200 million expansion of the casino will be ongoing for the next two years.It will include A VIP lounge, sports bar, spa and a parking garage. Renovations to the hotel will also be part of…