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Rangers and Red Wings Hall of Fame goaltender Ed Giacomin dies at age 86
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey WriterEd Giacomin, a Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender and one of the faces of the New York Rangers’ franchise in the 1960s and ’70s, has died. He was 86.Giacomin died of natural causes, a Rangers spokesperson said after the organization learned of the news from his family. A spokesperson for…
New York’s commuter rail system averts possible strike as unions ask Trump for help
NEW YORK (AP) — A potential strike has been averted that could have shut down the nation’s largest commuter rail system this week.Unionized workers for the Long Island Railroad announced they voted overwhelmingly Monday to authorize their labor leaders to call a strike if an agreement on a new contract isn’t reached.But officials representing locomotive…
‘The Studio’ and Seth Rogen have record-setting Emmys as Noah Wyle and ‘The Pitt’ get top drama wins
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Seth Rogen and “The Studio” turned the Emmys into a wrap party, winning best comedy series Sunday and breaking a comedy record for victories in a season with 13, while Noah Wyle and “The Pitt” took the top drama prize.The evening also brought meaningful wins for Jean Smart, Stephen Colbert and…
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor
NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday urged New Yorkers to vote Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City, giving the Democratic nominee one of his most significant endorsements to date in the contest to lead the nation’s biggest city.Writing in the New York Times’ opinion section, Hochul said that while she…
Jets QB Justin Fields leaves game vs. Bills with a concussion
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields left in the fourth quarter of the 30-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills with a concussion.After being sacked by Joey Bosa, Fields was checked out in the injury tent on the Jets’ sideline and emerged several minutes later with a towel over his head.…
Woman Arrested After Violent Carjacking at Setauket Walmart
Police say an 84-year-old woman was seriously injured during a violent carjacking at the Walmart on Nesconset Highway in Setauket Thursday. According to investigators, the victim was parking her Subaru Forester when she stepped out to move a shopping cart. That’s when 34-year-old Dareine Heller of Holbrook allegedly jumped into the driver’s seat, shoved the…
Possible LIRR Strike Could Shut Down Service This Week
Long Island Rail Road commuters may face a full shutdown starting Thursday, September 18, if a deal isn’t reached between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and several unions. What’s at stake Impact on riders Why now A federally mandated 30-day cooling-off period expires September 18, clearing the way for a legal strike. What’s next Negotiations…
Volunteers prep millions of meals for fellow New Yorkers on 24th anniversary of 9/11
NEW YORK (AP) — When longtime friends David Paine and Jay Winuk set out to encourage people to take part in volunteer and service projects on the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, their goal was simple: to turn a day of unimaginable tragedy into a day for doing good.Now, as the nation prepares…
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk fatally shot in act of ‘political assassination’ at Utah college
OREM, Utah (AP) — Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wednesday at a Utah college event in an act that the state’s governor called a “political assassination.”A “person of interest” was in custody Wednesday evening, said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, though no charges were immediately…
John Lennon’s killer denied parole for 14th time
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The man who killed John Lennon outside the former Beatle’s Manhattan apartment building in 1980 has been denied parole for a 14th time, according to New York prison officials.Mark David Chapman, 70, appeared before a parole board on Aug 27, and the decision was recently posted online by the state Department…
Ex-Rep. George Santos Calls Prison Conditions “Undignified, Inhumane”
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is speaking out from behind bars, claiming conditions at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fairton, New Jersey, are unsafe and degrading. Santos, who is serving an 87-month sentence for identity theft and wire fraud, has published weekly letters describing black mold, extreme heat, expired food, and crumbling facilities. He argues…
Star Trek plans packed lineup for the franchise’s 60th anniversary, with Lego sets and YouTube show
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Not many franchises have fueled society’s timeless fascination with the boundless possibilities of a utopian future like “Star Trek.”Next year the sprawling franchise will add more shows, Lego sets and even a Rose Parade Float in a yearlong celebration of its 60th anniversary.The hefty lineup of “fan-centric” celebrations was announced by…