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Grand Central annex opens
NEW YORK (AP) — For decades, work on a massive rail project has been grinding 15 stories below the shuffling footsteps of millions of New Yorkers and beneath the East Hudson River and Manhattan skyscrapers. After years of delays and massive cost overruns, the enormously expensive railway project shuttled its first passengers Wednesday from Long…
US, Germany sending battle tanks to aid Ukraine war effort
BERLIN (AP) — Germany and the United States announced Wednesday that they will send advanced battle tanks to Ukraine, offering what one expert called an “armored punching force” to help Kyiv break combat stalemates as the Russian invasion enters its 12th month. The announcement marked the first stage of a coordinated effort by the West…
Santos claimed that he was the target of an assassination attempt, and that he was mugged
MSNBC is reporting that Congressman George Santos had claimed on a podcast in December that he was the target of an assassination attempt, and that he was mugged on Fifth Avenue during the middle of the day.The NYPD said it has no record of any mugging or attempt on the now-congressman’s life. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Senators grill Ticketmaster after Taylor Swift fiasco
(AP) Senators grilled Ticketmaster Tuesday, questioning whether the company’s dominance in the ticketing industry led to its spectacular breakdown last year during a sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets. Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee also debated possible action, including making tickets non-transferable to cut down on scalping and requiring more transparency in…
Trump drops appeal, ending legal fight over New York probe
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has abandoned efforts to revive his federal lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James — the second time he’s halted legal action against her after a judge last week fined him and his lawyers nearly $1 million for filing frivolous cases. Trump’s lawyers and James’ office…
Classified documents at Pence’s home, too, his lawyer says
NEW YORK (AP) — Documents with classified markings were discovered in former Vice President Mike Pence’s Indiana residence last week, his lawyer says, the latest in a string of recoveries of confidential information from the homes of current and former top U.S. officials. The records, which were taken into FBI custody, “appear to be a…
Islanders Lose to Maple Leafs
TORONTO (AP) — William Nylander had two goals and two assists as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the slumping New York Islanders 5-2 on Monday night. John Tavares had a goal and an assist, Calle Jarnkrok and Auston Matthews also scored and Justin Holl had two assists for Toronto, which is 3-0-1 in its last…
LIRR to Grand Central
The MTA announced on Monday that Long Island Rail Road service to Grand Central Madison will begin Wednesday.The first train is scheduled to originate at Jamaica at 10:45 a.m., and run express to the new station where it is scheduled to arrive at 11:07 a.m.The LIRR will be offering shuttle service from Jamaica to Grand…
Food Pantries Fight Inflation
Long Island food pantries are struggling to keep up with demand as inflation drives more families toward food insecurity. Branches Long Island puts together Blessing Boxes, where families pick out the items and the team customizes the boxes for pickup – has been forced to pivot and reschedule some orders as its donation bins quickly…
Yearly Covid Vaccines
U.S. health officials want to make COVID-19 vaccinations more like the annual flu shot. The Food and Drug Administration proposed a simplified approach for future vaccination efforts, allowing most adults and children to get a once-a-year shot to protect against the mutating virus. This means Americans would no longer have to keep track of how…
Ceremony held for 150 Long Island National Guard soldiers
A farewell ceremony was held at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Ronkonkoma for 150 Long Island National Guard soldiers about to depart for 11 months of service in Kuwait. The soldiers will be supporting Task Force Spartan, part of the 10,000-soldier Army presence in the Middle East.
California shooter kills 10 at dance club; motive unclear
MONTEREY PARK, Calif. (AP) — Authorities searched for a motive for the gunman who killed 10 people at a Los Angeles-area ballroom dance club during Lunar New Year celebrations, slayings that sent a wave of fear through Asian American communities in the region and cast a shadow over festivities nationwid The suspect was found Sunday,…