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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ is set to be sentenced and faces the possibility of years in prison
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs faces sentencing Friday in a sordid criminal case that could keep him locked up for years.The hip-hop mogul was convicted in July of flying people around the country for sexual encounters, including his girlfriends and male sex workers, in violation of the federal Mann Act.A jury acquitted Combs,…
Northport Woman Arrested After More Than 200 Animals Rescued From Hoarding Case
Authorities say a Northport woman is facing charges after over 200 animals were removed from her home in what prosecutors are calling a disturbing case of animal hoarding. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Samantha Boyd, 57, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty. She also faces a…
Two Delta jets damaged in ‘low-speed collision’ on LaGuardia taxiway, injuring 1
By JOSH FUNK AP Transportation WriterTwo Delta Air Lines regional jets collided on the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport in New York, injuring a flight attendant, damaging a cockpit and tearing off part of a wing in what the airline described as a “low-speed collision.”An aircraft carrying 32 people was preparing for takeoff Wednesday night to…
Jazz Chisholm Jr. a gamer for Yankees in season-saving playoff win over Red Sox
NEW YORK (AP) — Left out of the starting lineup for the New York Yankees’ playoff opener, Jazz Chisholm Jr. was understandably unhappy.Any accomplished player would be. Chisholm just has a different way of blowing off steam.“I played `MLB: The Show’ and mercy-ruled someone,” he said. “That’s how I get my stress off.”Back at second…
Oyster Bay Kicks Off OysterFest 2025
Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino and community partners, including Rallye Motors, gathered Wednesday at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park to announce the kickoff of this year’s OysterFest. The annual celebration, one of Long Island’s largest festivals, returns October 18 and 19. Organizers say visitors can expect plenty of food, live entertainment, family-friendly activities — and, of…
Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist and conservationist, has died
By HALLIE GOLDEN Associated PressJane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died. She was 91.The Jane Goodall Institute announced the primatologist’s death Wednesday in an Instagram post. According to the Washington, D.C.-based institute, Goodall died of natural causes while in California on a U.S. speaking tour.Her…
Trump administration puts on hold $18 billion in funding for New York City infrastructure projects
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump ‘s administration, citing the government shutdown, said Wednesday it was putting a hold on roughly $18 billion to fund a new rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River between New York City and New Jersey and an extension of the city’s Second Avenue subway.The White House budget director, Russ Vought,…
Yankees bullpen falters in playoff-opening loss to the Red Sox
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Boone planned to lift starter Max Fried after the sixth inning of Game 1 of the New York Yankees’ AL Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. Fried inducing a double play and sitting on 99 pitches prompted Boone to reconsider and let his ace lefty…
Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty
WASHINGTON (AP) — Plunged into a government shutdown, the U.S. is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep government programs and services running by Wednesday’s deadline.Roughly 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed, some potentially fired by the Trump administration. Many offices…
Mets Owner Steve Cohen’s $8 Billion Casino Proposal Clears First Hurdle
Mets owner Steve Cohen’s vision of an $8 billion casino and entertainment complex next to Citi Field in Queens took a step forward this week. A community advisory panel has voted to allow the bid to move ahead for consideration of a state-issued gaming license. The proposed project would transform the area around the ballpark…
MTA Board Approves Fare Hike, Ticketing Changes for Long Island Rail Road
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority board has voted to move forward with a new round of fare increases and ticketing policy changes for Long Island Rail Road riders. Under the plan, weekly and monthly LIRR passes would rise by up to 4.5 percent beginning January 1, pending final approval. MTA officials say the increase is necessary…
Governor Hochul Warns Against Scams Targeting New York’s Inflation Refund Initiative
Scammers are Sending Text Messages, Emails and Direct Mail Falsely Claiming That New Yorkers Must Submit Payment Information To Receive an Inflation Refund Check Eligible New Yorkers Will Receive Their Inflation Refund Check With No Need To Apply, Sign Up or Provide Personal Information Governor Kathy Hochul today warned New Yorkers of scammers who are…