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A beginner’s guide to Juneteenth: How can all Americans celebrate?
(AP) For more than one-and-a-half centuries, the Juneteenth holiday has been sacred to many Black communities. It marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed — after the end of the Civil war, and two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Since it was designated a…
Long Island animal rescue’s Facebook page hacked
Michelle DeSanti The owner of Remember Me Rescue New York a Huntington-based animal rescue says she’s been hacked and someone is using her Facebook page to scam people. Two days ago, DeSanti received a message from Facebook that she had been hacked. She then she saw a post about a dog that needed a home…
Long Island animal rescue’s Facebook page hacked
Michelle DeSanti The owner of Remember Me Rescue New York a Huntington-based animal rescue says she’s been hacked and someone is using her Facebook page to scam people. Two days ago, DeSanti received a message from Facebook that she had been hacked. She then she saw a post about a dog that needed a home…
Pope Francis leaves Rome hospital 9 days after operation; surgeon says ‘he’s better than before’
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis on Friday was discharged from the Rome hospital where he had abdominal surgery nine days earlier to repair a hernia and remove painful scarring, with his surgeon saying the pontiff is now “better than before” the hospitalization. Francis, 86, left through Gemelli Polyclinic’s main exit in a wheelchair, smiling and…
Al Pacino, 83, is a father for the fourth time, welcoming son Roman with Noor Alfallah
Al Pacino is a father for the fourth time. Pacino’s publicist, Stan Rosenfield, confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that the actor, 83, and 29-year-old Noor Alfallah welcomed a son named Roman. No other details, including when or where the baby was born, were released. The news was first reported by TMZ. He is…
De Blasio fined for misusing city resources during presidential run
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was fined $155,000 and told to repay the city another $320,000 for taking his security detail along with him on trips for his failed 2019 presidential campaign. It’s the largest fine ever imposed by the city Conflict of Interest Board. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Judge Denies Laundrie, Bertolino Motions To Dismiss In Petito Case
The Gabby Petito civil lawsuit in Florida is headed to trial after a judge denied all of the motions to dismiss the case. The suit argues that Brian Laundrie’s parents knew that Petito was dead when they issued a public statement on Sept. 14, 2021, that said they hoped she’s reunited with her parents. At…
Judge Denies Laundrie, Bertolino Motions To Dismiss In Petito Case
The Gabby Petito civil lawsuit in Florida is headed to trial after a judge denied all of the motions to dismiss the case. The suit argues that Brian Laundrie’s parents knew that Petito was dead when they issued a public statement on Sept. 14, 2021, that said they hoped she’s reunited with her parents. At…
Nimmo gives Mets 4-3, 10-inning win over Yanks
NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Nimmo flashed a smile of relief as much as happiness. A day after misplaying a catchable fly into a double during a one-run loss to the Yankees, Nimmo ended a rally when he was thrown out at second base while taking a wide turn. And that was just one of…
High school student charged with bringing firearm to school in Freeport
Nassau police say a teenager was charged with bringing a firearm to Freeport High School.The school principal was initially notified about a photo of a student holding what appeared to be a gun inside a bathroom in the school.Police were notified and following an investigation, the student was arrested and charged with criminal possession of…
Grand jury indicts Daniel Penny in chokehold death of New York City subway rider Jordan Neely
NEW YORK (AP) — A man charged with manslaughter for putting an agitated New York City subway rider in a fatal chokehold has been indicted by a grand jury, an expected procedural step that will allow the criminal case to continue. Daniel Penny was charged by Manhattan prosecutors last month in the May 1 death…
It’s almost time to resume student loan payments. Not doing so could cost you
NEW YORK (AP) — After three years, the pandemic-era freeze on student loan payments will end soon. Student loan interest will start accruing on September 1 and payments are starting in October. It might seem tempting to just keep not making payments, but the consequences can be severe, including a hit to your credit score…