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Major US pharmacy chain Rite Aid files for bankruptcy
(AP) Major U.S. pharmacy chain Rite Aid said Sunday that it has filed for bankruptcy and obtained $3.45 billion in fresh financing as it carries out a restructuring plan while coping with falling sales and opioid-related lawsuits.In 2022, Rite Aid settled for up to $30 million to resolve lawsuits alleging pharmacies contributed to an oversupply…
Rep. D’Esposito introduces resolution to expel Rep. Santos
New York House Republicans introduced a resolution Wednesday to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress.Santos was indicted this week on federal charges accusing him of stealing thousands from his own campaign donors.The legislation to expel Santos was introduced by Rep. Anthony D’Esposito and backed by Rep. Nick LaLota and other Republicans from New York’s congressional…
Man fatally shot by Suffolk police after confronting two officers with swords
A man was fatally shot by a Suffolk police officer on Tuesday night after police said he confronted two officers with swords.Police responded to the scene when a neighbor reported a man acting violent in a home in East Northport. When officers arrived, 54-year-old Alan Weber refused to come outside and was screaming and breaking…
Rangers Start season in Buffalo, Islanders season starts on Saturday
The New York Rangers will be in Buffalo Thursday night to play the Sabres to start their season. New York had a 47-22-13 last season and lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Devils. The Islanders start their season on Saturday at the UBS arena vs Buffalo. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Scalise is the GOP’s pick to be the House speaker but he faces an uncertain path. What happens next?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Now that House Republicans have chosen Majority Leader Steve Scalise as their nominee for speaker, the race is on to secure the 217 votes he will need on the House floor to win the gavel and officially take the place of the ousted Kevin McCarthy. The GOP conference picked Scalise as their…
Biden condemns Hamas for ‘unadulterated evil’ attack on Israel, vows US resolve in backing Israel
(AP) President Joe Biden on Tuesday condemned the militant group Hamas for “sheer evil” for its shocking multipronged attack on Israel launched from the Gaza Strip that has killed hundreds of civilians, including at least 14 American citizens.Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke by phone earlier on Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Suffolk County police announce new hotline in partnership with LGBT Network
The Suffolk County police department is partnering with the LGBT Network for a new hotline to target hate crimes.The hotline opens Wednesday for National Coming Out Day.The goal is to give Long Islanders and New York City residents an outlet for unreported crimes involving the community.The Number is 888-LGBT-HLP (888-542-8457) (AP Photo/Julia Weeks, File)
Rep. Santos faces new charges he stole donor IDs, made unauthorized charges to their credit cards
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Rep. George Santos stole the identities of donors to his campaign and then used their credit cards to ring up tens of thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges, according to a new indictment filed Tuesday. He then wired some of the money to his own personal bank account, prosecutors said,…
Tom Suozzi fills to run for Congress in 2024
Tom Suozzi announced Tuesday that he is filing a committee to run for Congress in November 2024.Suozzi is looking to take back New York’s 3rd Congressional District seat from Rep. George Santos.Suozzi said that he will have a formal campaign kickoff after the local elections in November.
Powerball jackpot up to $1.73 billion as lottery losing streak continues
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.73 billion after no one matched the game’s six numbers Monday and won the giant prize. The winning numbers announced were: 16, 34, 46, 55, 67 and the Powerball 14. There has been no winner for 35 consecutive drawings, since the last time…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Run for President as an Independent, Drop Democratic Primary Bid
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Longtime environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday he will run for president as an independent and drop his Democratic primary bid, adding a wrinkle to a 2024 race heading toward a likely rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Kennedy, a member of one…
New York colleges waive application fees for month of October
In honor of New York State Application Month, state colleges and universities have joined together to waive application fees for students. All 64 SUNY schools will waive fees from Oct. 16 through Oct. 29. New York State residents who are applying as freshmen can apply to all 25 CUNY schools for free between Oct. 16…