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Protests intensify in Los Angeles after Trump deploys hundreds of National Guard troops
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tensions in Los Angeles escalated Sunday as thousands of protesters took to the streets in response to President Donald Trump’s extraordinary deployment of the National Guard, blocking off a major freeway and setting self-driving cars on fire as law enforcement used tear gas, rubber bullets, and flash bangs to control the…
Police disperse crowd of 500 teens at Jones Beach during ‘Senior Cut Day’
Police were forced to break up a crowd of approximately 500 teenagers who had gathered at Jones Beach for an unofficial “Senior Cut Day.” Police restrict access to parts of the beach. There were no reports of serious injuries.
The Latest: Ex-girlfriend of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs testifies in his sex trafficking trial
NEW YORK (AP) — The Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial continued its fourth week of testimony with prosecutors calling a woman to the stand who testified under the pseudonym “Jane.” She alleges she was abused by Combs and made to participate in drug-fueled “freak-off” sex marathons.She’s one of several witnesses to accuse Combs of…
Wantagh, Connetquot districts granted extensions to change mascots
State education officials say two Long Island school districts have been granted extensions to comply with a ban on Native American mascots, names and imagery — just weeks before the June 30 deadline, The Wantagh school district will now have an additional year to comply and the Connetquot districts deadline is now March 1. The…
Trump announces travel ban and restrictions on 19 countries set to go into effect Monday
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday resurrected a hallmark policy of his first term, announcing that citizens of 12 countries would be banned from visiting the United States and those from seven others would face restrictions.The ban takes effect Monday at 12:01 a.m., a cushion that may avoid the chaos that unfolded at…
In a crowded NYC mayoral debate, Cuomo faces attacks from all sides
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated PressNew York City mayoral race front-runner Andrew Cuomo was forced to fend off a volley of attacks from his Democratic primary rivals in a debate Wednesday, with his opponents unleashing pent up barbs at the former governor in an attempt to crack his lead.Cuomo was on the defensive from the opening…
Jake’s 58 Casino reopens
Jake’s 58 Casino was closed most of the day Wednesday with what they called an “unexpected issue,” according to Suffolk County OTB President and CEO Phil Boyle.The casinos Regular operating hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 a.m. daily. It didn’t open yesterday till 10:45pm.
Air quality advisory for Long Island on Thursday
State officials have issued an air quality health advisory for Long Island, the New York City Metro area due to increased levels of ozone. The alert is in effective from till 11 p.m. Thursday. Officials are urging people to limit strenuous outdoor activity in the afternoon and early evening when ozone levels are the highest.
Commercial Fishing groups sue over federal restart of Empire Wind project
A group of commercial fisherman has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration and the energy company Equinor over the Empire Wind project. The suit says the federal government failed to undergo the proper process in recently restarting construction of the project off Long Island near Long Beach. The groups, which include commercial fishing interests…
Off-Duty Village of Rockville Centre Police Detective Indicted for Hate Crimes
(SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y.) – Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that John Murphy, 41, of Manorville, was indicted on hate crime-related charges, for allegedly attacking a cellphone company employee while using a racial slur and damaging his work vehicle. The defendant is employed as a Detective with the Village of Rockville Centre…
Musk slams Trump’s big tax bill as Republican senators race to meet a July 4th deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump wants his “big, beautiful” bill of tax breaks and spending cuts on his desk to be signed into law by the Fourth of July, and he’s pushing the slow-rolling Senate to make it happen sooner rather than later.Trump met with Senate Majority Leader John Thune at the White House…
Knicks fire coach Tom Thibodeau after Eastern Conference finals trip, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks fired coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday just days after their first trip to the Eastern Conference finals in 25 years, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.The Knicks were eliminated by the Indiana Pacers with a loss in Game 6 on Saturday night.…