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NY governor signs law raising age to own semiautomatic rifle
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New Yorkers under age 21 will be prohibited from buying semiautomatic rifles under a new law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The Democrat signed 10 gun-related bills on Monday as the state became one of the first to enact legislation following a wave of deadly mass shootings. One law will require…
Free sunscreen now available at 20 Parks & Beaches in Suffolk County
East Farmindale, NY- It looks a lot like those hand sanitizer dispensers you might seen in an office or health care facility but these dispensers now placed at 20 parks and beaches in Suffolk County are dispensing sunscreen. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Catholic Health unveiled the new sunscreen dispensers which they say, they…
The big change coming to Apple devices
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — It’s iOS 16. But will it, indeed, be sweet for those who use Apple devices? During most of its annual developers conference yesterday, Apple spent time talking up the new features in the software packages that run iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac computers. One big change is how the items…
Proud Boys charged with seditious conspiracy in Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — The former top leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group and other members have been charged with seditious conspiracy for what federal prosecutors say was a coordinated attack on the U.S. Capitol to stop Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory. Henry “Enrique” Tarrio, the former Proud Boys chairman,…
Bolts rally to beat Blueshirts
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning were able to shake off two straight losses at Madison Square Garden. The Lightning are down 2-1 in the Eastern Conference finals after rallying in the third period of a 3-2 win over the Rangers. The game appeared to be heading for overtime until Ondrej Palat scored…
In court filing, Buffalo survivor faults gunman’s parents
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — An employee who survived a racist mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket is seeking a court order to question the 18-year-old gunman’s parents under oath in anticipation of filing a lawsuit against them. The filings Friday in state Supreme Court ask that Payton Gendron’s parents, Paul and Pamela Gendron of Conklin,…
In court filing, Buffalo survivor faults gunman’s parents
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — An employee who survived a racist mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket is seeking a court order to question the 18-year-old gunman’s parents under oath in anticipation of filing a lawsuit against them. The filings Friday in state Supreme Court ask that Payton Gendron’s parents, Paul and Pamela Gendron of Conklin,…
First storm of Atlantic Hurricane season heads toward Bermuda
UNDATED (AP) — Tropical Storm Alex, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, is bearing down toward Bermuda after killing three people in Cuba and causing flooding in parts of Florida. Alex reached tropical storm force after strengthening off Florida’s east coast yesterday. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Alex had maximum sustained…
Crowds honor WWII veterans at Normandy D-Day celebrations
COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, France (AP) — Several dozen World War II veterans are expected to attend D-Day commemoration ceremonies Monday in France. For two years, D-Day ceremonies were reduced to a minimum amid COVID-19 restrictions. This year, crowds of French and international visitors are back in Normandy for the 78th anniversary. The ceremonies pay tribute to the…
NY governor urged to support bill protecting vaccine privacy
NEW YORK (AP) — Privacy advocates are urging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign a bill that would protect sensitive information gathered from people being vaccinated against COVID-19. Advocates say the sharing of information could be misused by a raft of entities, including authorities who the New York Civil Liberties Union suggests could use…
NY girding for shark season with more drones, vigilance
MELVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A number of factors, including warming ocean temperatures, are contributing to an expected proliferation of sharks along the New York coastline this summer. In response, the state has expanded a drone program designed to keep track of them. Scientists say sharks are swimming north to cooler waters earlier than usual. A…
NY girding for shark season with more drones, vigilance
MELVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A number of factors, including warming ocean temperatures, are contributing to an expected proliferation of sharks along the New York coastline this summer. In response, the state has expanded a drone program designed to keep track of them. Scientists say sharks are swimming north to cooler waters earlier than usual. A…