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Death toll is now 9 in listeria outbreak tied to Boar’s Head deli meat, CDC says
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health WriterAt least nine people have died after being infected with listeria from Boar’s Head deli meats tied to a massive recall last month, federal health officials said Wednesday.The new food poisoning toll includes two deaths in South Carolina plus one each in Florida, New Mexico, Tennessee and New York, the…
Long Beach Man Indicted in Trafficking Investigation for Selling Illegal Weapons in Front of Home
MINEOLA, N. Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Long Beach man was indicted for allegedly selling 10 illegal guns, including assault weapons and a ghost gun, in broad daylight in front of his apartment between April and July 2024. Two of the weapons have been traced to multiple shootings…
Supreme Court rebuffs Biden administration plea to restore multibillion-dollar student debt plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday kept on hold the latest multibillion-dollar plan from the Biden administration that would have lowered payments for millions of borrowers, while lawsuits make their way through lower courts.The justices rejected an administration request to put most of it back into effect. It was blocked by the 8th…
First arrest for mask ban violation
Nassau police have made the 1st arrest for mask ban violation. Police say the 18-year-old suspect was dressed in black and wearing a mask to hide his identity in Levittown Sunday at around 8 p.m. He was acting suspiciously and trying to hide a bulge in his waistband which turned out to be a 14-inch…
Feds file new indictment in Trump Jan. 6 case, keeping charges intact but narrowing allegations
By ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith filed a new indictment Tuesday against Donald Trump over his efforts to undo the 2020 presidential election that keeps the same criminal charges but narrows the allegations against him following a Supreme Court opinion that conferred broad immunity on former…
Suffolk Credit Union Partners with FHLBNY to Secure $10,000 Grant for Suffolk AME Cares Foundation
Bohemia, NY, August 27, 2024: Suffolk Credit Union proudly presented a Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) Small Business Recovery Grant to the Suffolk AME Cares Foundation. The presentation took place at the foundation’s headquarters in Bohemia on August 26. Suffolk AME President Daniel C. Levler said, “On behalf of the entire executive board of the…
Blakeman Announces Opening of Cooling Centers
MINEOLA, NY: County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman announced cooling centers will be open through Thursday morning, August 29th, due to the heat advisory in effect. Stop in and cool down at the following locations: CANTIAGUE PARK ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, 480 W John Street, HicksvilleOpen 8:00am – 6:00pm MITCHEL FIELD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, UniondaleOpen…
Mariah Carey’s mother and sister died on the same day. The singer says her ‘heart is broken’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mariah Carey’s mother Patricia and sister Alison both died on the same day, the singer said Monday.“My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend. Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day,” the Grammy-winning singer said in a statement.“I…
Traveling over Labor Day weekend? Have a back-up plan for cancellations and delays, and be patient
By DAVID KOENIG AP Business WriterMany children have gone back to school in the U.S., and the days are getting shorter, but there is still one more excuse to use the swimsuits and beach towels before packing them up: Labor Day.Airports, highways, beaches and theme parks are expected to be packed for the long holiday…
Special counsel urges appeals court to reinstate classified documents case against Trump
By ERIC TUCKER Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith urged a federal appeals court on Monday to reinstate the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, saying a judge’s decision that dismissed the prosecution was at odds with longstanding Justice Department practice and must be reversed.Smith’s team said U.S. District Judge Aileen…
Police investigate deaths of 5 people in Syosset
SYOSSET, N.Y. (AP) — Police on Sunday were investigating the deaths of five people at a suburban Long Island home.Officers responding to a report of shots fired in Syosset at midday found the body of a man outside a home with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The bodies of four other people were found inside…
Governor Hochul Declares Disaster Emergency for Suffolk County Following August 18 – 19 Record Rainfall
Governor Hochul To Submit Request for Federal Emergency Declaration To Support Response and Recovery Operations Grants of up to $50,000 To Be Available to Eligible Homeowners in Nassau and Suffolk Counties To Address Health and Safety-Related Repairs Not Covered by Insurance or Other Disaster Relief Programs Damage Assessment Process for a Major Disaster Declaration From…