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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…
Long Island to observe 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on Thursday
Long Island will observe the 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on Thursday with numerous memorial ceremonies, including the Town of Hempstead’s large service at Point Lookout at 7:30 a.m., the town of Riverhead’s prayer service at its WTC Memorial Park at 10 a.m., and the town of Babylon’s 6 p.m. ceremony at the…
West Babylon Woman Charged After Flare Gun Attack
A dispute at a 55-and-older apartment complex escalated violently on Monday when a 76-year-old woman allegedly shot a neighbor with a flare gun. According to Suffolk County Police, Kathleen Schuman was involved in an altercation with a 67-year-old man she knew outside their homes at the Belmont Vistas Senior Apartments. Schuman is accused of firing…
New Suffolk County Law Equipping Police with EpiPens Already Saves a Life
A new Suffolk County initiative is already proving lifesaving. Just days after police vehicles were stocked with EpiPens under Gio’s Law, officers used the device to save 72-year-old Greg Kronrad, who went into anaphylactic shock after a bee sting at his Wyandanch business. Police quickly administered epinephrine and other treatments until paramedics arrived. The law,…
ICE Arrest Near Brentwood High School Sparks Community Outrage
Reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity near Brentwood High School on Long Island have alarmed families and students. On September 3, the first day of school, community activists said they saw masked ICE agents in unmarked cars. State Deputy Speaker Phil Ramos confirmed that a father was arrested by ICE shortly after dropping off…
2 Charged in $2.8M Theft Tied to Missing Old Brookville Couple
A Long Island man and a Queens woman have been charged with bank fraud after federal prosecutors say they stole more than $2.8 million from a couple who vanished from their Old Brookville mansion in March. Authorities identified the defendants as Yinye “Roy” Wang, 36, and Qiuju Wu, 55. The missing pair are believed to…
Appeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll’s $83.3M defamation judgment against Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a civil jury’s finding that President Donald Trump must pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll for his repeated social media attacks and public statements against the longtime advice columnist after she accused him of sexual assault.The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected…
Stop & Shop to Close 2 Long Island Delivery Facilities in October
Stop & Shop will close its East Northport and Riverhead grocery delivery “warerooms” in October as part of a plan to shut seven sites across the Northeast. The company says online delivery will continue through its Farmingdale and Medford facilities, and drivers at the closing sites will remain employed. The closures come as the supermarket…
Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga shine at the MTV VMAs with wins and performances
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment WriterAriana Grande and Lady Gaga set the tone at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night with career-defining moments of their own.Grande scored two honors — video of the year and best pop video — and had the audience buzzing when she thanked her “therapists and gay people”…
Carlos Alcaraz beats rival Jannik Sinner at the U.S. Open for a 6th Slam title and the No. 1 ranking
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz reasserted his superiority over Jannik Sinner with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory Sunday in the U.S. Open final — the third Grand Slam tournament in a row where these elite, young rivals met to decide the champion — for his second trophy at Flushing Meadows and sixth overall…
Trump attends the US Open as Rolex’s guest despite Swiss tariffs. Mixed cheers and boos greet him
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump attended the U.S. Open on Sunday and briefly stepped out from a luxury box to wave at a main court crowd mostly still arriving for the men’s final. He drew mixed cheers and boos.Arthur Ashe stadium was only partially full and Trump’s waves weren’t announced beforehand. They were…