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13 injured as LIRR train derails
Thirteen people were injured, two seriously, when a Long Island Rail Road train derailed east of Jamaica station late yesterday morning.The 10:43 a.m. train departing from Grand Central to Hempstead derailed around 11:15 a.m. A total of eight cars derailed.Several people were seen being put onto stretchers and taken into ambulances. The other customers on…
Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he tried to overturn the 2020 election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday to trying to overturn the results of his 2020 election loss, answering for the first time to federal charges that accuse him of orchestrating a brazen and ultimately unsuccessful attempt to block the peaceful transfer of presidential power. Trump appeared before a magistrate judge in Washington’s…
Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán entering inpatient treatment for alcohol abuse
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán has voluntarily entered inpatient treatment for alcohol abuse, the team announced Wednesday. Germán, who threw a perfect game at Oakland in late June, was placed on the restricted list two days before his 31st birthday. “It is critical that Domingo completely focuses on addressing his…
Shark washes ashore at Robert Moses
Park officials say asShark washes ashore at Robert Moses State Park on Wednesday.Swimming was stopped for around two hours when the 6-foot-long sand tiger shark washed up near field 5.2 other sightings were reported yesterday. A drone that the state uses as part of its shark patrols spotted a shark off Field 4 around 11:15…
Biden delays plans to restock nation’s emergency oil reserve
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is delaying plans to restock the nation’s emergency oil reserve amid a price hike that has pushed oil above $80 a barrel. The Energy Department canceled a planned purchase of 6 million barrels for the strategic reserve this week, saying it wants to secure a good deal for taxpayers.…
Climate change made July hotter for almost every human on Earth
(AP) Human-caused global warming made July hotter for four out of five people on Earth, with more than 2 billion people feeling climate change-boosted warmth daily, according to a flash study. More than 6.5 billion people, or 81% of the world’s population, sweated through at least one day where climate change had a significant effect…
Prosecutors in Gilgo Beach killings are giving Rex Heuermann’s defense a vast trove of evidence
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) — Weeks after charging a Long Island architect in a string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders, prosecutors said Tuesday that they’ve begun providing his lawyer with reams of evidence including autopsy findings, DNA reports and crime scene photos. Suffolk County prosecutors said at a brief court hearing that they’ve…
Astros reacquire Justin Verlander from Mets
HOUSTON (AP) — The Astros are bringing back Justin Verlander, acquiring the three-time Cy Young Award winner from the New York Mets in a trade deadline blockbuster Tuesday, Houston owner Jim Crane told The Associated Press. The Astros are shipping outfield prospects Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford to New York. Crane said the Mets will…
Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 election and block transfer of power
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was indicted on felony charges Tuesday for working to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the run-up to the violent riot by his supporters at the U.S. Capitol, with the Justice Department moving to hold him accountable for an unprecedented effort to block the peaceful transfer of presidential…
Rex Heuermann expected In court Tuesday
Accused Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann is expected in court Tuesday in Riverhead. It will be his first court appearance since his indictment. Last week, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney announced he would prosecute Heuermann at trial. Heuermann previously pleaded not guilty to the charges. Rex Heuermann is shown in a booking photo on…
Islandia Board approves Jake’s 58 casino expansion
The Islandia Village Board voted to approve Suffolk OTB’s plan to expand Jake’s 58 casino. Construction will begin this summer. The project is slated to be complete by 2025. The OTB plan calls for doubling the casino’s video lottery gaming terminals from 1,000 to 2,000, adding hundreds of parking spaces and refurbishing hotel rooms. The…
Brewers acquire outfielder Mark Canha as Mets continue to deal veterans before trade deadline
(AP) The Milwaukee Brewers continued attempting to upgrade their lineup for their NL Central title quest on Monday as they acquired outfielder Mark Canha, the latest veteran to get dealt by the disappointing New York Mets. Milwaukee sent minor league pitcher Justin Jarvis to the Mets. This move comes four days after Milwaukee added former…