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Congestion pricing will remain in place until the fall
The MTA and federal government have agreed to a timeline that would keep congestion pricing tolls on through late October. The new timeline would allow the case to go through the courts. The Trump administration had previously ordered the MTA to halt the tolls on most drivers heading into Manhattan below 60th Street during peak…
The 2025 Goosefest music festival fundraiser will be May 17th at Sand City South
39 & One Inc., the FDNY Lt Chris Raguso Foundation, is pleased to announce that the 2025 Goosefest music festival fundraiser will be held on Saturday May 17th at Sand City South, located at 150 S. Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst, just a block south of the LIRR trestle. It is a rain or shine event…
Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets shudder over how much pain economy can take
WASHINGTON (AP) — Undeterred by a panicked stock market, President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs on China on Monday, raising fresh concerns that his drive to rebalance the global economy could intensify a financially destructive trade war.Trump’s threat came after China said it would retaliate against U.S. tariffs he announced last week.“If China does not…
Mega Millions tickets rise to $5, but the lottery promises more giant jackpots
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Mega Millions players will get slightly better odds and should start seeing more billion-dollar jackpots, but at a cost — literally — with tickets for the multistate lottery jumping in price to $5.The price for playing Mega Millions more than doubled for drawings starting with Tuesday’s, but lottery officials are…
UConn returns to top of women’s basketball, dominates South Carolina 82-59 to capture its 12th title
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — UConn is back on top of women’s basketball, winning its 12th national championship by routing defending champion South Carolina 82-59 behind Azzi Fudd’s 24 points. Sarah Strong added 24 points and 15 rebounds while Paige Bueckers had 17 points in her final game at UConn. She capped her stellar career with…
Hollywood lands a much-needed box office hit with ‘A Minecraft Movie’
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film WriterHollywood needed “A Minecraft Movie” to be a hit, and it delivered in its opening weekend, significantly narrowing this year’s box office deficit.No one guessed just how big it would be. In its first few days in theaters, the movie earned a staggering $157 million in ticket sales from theaters…
Angry protesters from New York to Alaska assail Trump and Musk in ‘Hands Off!’ rallies
By DAVE COLLINS Associated PressCrowds of people angry about the way President Donald Trump is running the country marched and rallied in scores of American cities Saturday in the biggest day of demonstrations yet by an opposition movement trying to regain its momentum after the shock of the Republican’s first weeks in office.So-called Hands Off!…
Prosecutors seek 7 years in prison for disgraced ex-US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors are seeking more than seven years in prison for disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos after he pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges.The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York argued in a court filing Friday that a significant sentence was warranted because the New…
Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record by scoring his 895th
NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Ovechkin fired just about the perfect version of his signature one-timer that has defined his remarkable career. When the puck hit the net, it made him the top goal scorer in NHL history.Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal on Sunday in the Washington Capitals’ game against the New York Islanders,…
Rare three-organ transplant procedure performed at North Shore University hospital
Doctors at North Shore University hospital have performed a rare three-organ transplant procedure. It is the first time the procedure has been done on Long Island.The Patient received a heart, liver and kidney transplant during the 14-hour operation.There only have been 57 heart, liver and kidney transplants done nationwide since 1988.
MTV Video Music Awards coming back to UBS
NEW YORK (AP) — The MTV Video Music Awards have a new home: This year, the music award show will be broadcast by CBS for the first time, organizers announced Thursday.The three-hour show will broadcast live on CBS on Sunday, Sept. 7, from the UBS Arena just outside New York City. It will also simulcast…
Senate confirms Mehmet Oz to take lead of Medicare and Medicaid agency
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former heart surgeon and TV pitchman Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed Thursday to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Oz became the agency’s administrator in a party line 53-45 vote. The 64-year-old will manage health insurance programs for roughly half the country, with oversight of Medicare, Medicaid or Affordable Care…