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Funeral arrangements set for Officer Diller
A memorial candlelight vigil to honor the memory of fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller will be held on Wednesday, March 27th, at 7pm at Brady Park in Massapequa Park. Funeral arrangements are complete for Officer Diller, who was shot and killed while making a traffic stop in Far Rockaway. The wake will be on Thursday…
Biden administration approves the nation’s seventh large offshore wind project
(AP) The Biden administration greenlit the seventh large offshore wind project in the United States Tuesday.Danish wind energy developer Ørsted and the utility Eversource plan to build a 924-megawatt project, Sunrise Wind, 30 miles (48 kilometers) east of Montauk, New York. They say the wind farm will power about 600,000 New York homes when it…
Powerball jackpot climbs to $865 million as long winless drought continues
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $865 million after no one won Monday night’s drawing, continuing a winless streak that dates to New Year’s Day.The numbers drawn were: 7, 11, 19, 53 68 and red ball: 23.Since the last winner on Jan. 1, there have been 36 straight drawings…
New York City police officer from Massapequa Park fatally shot during traffic stop
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated PressA New York City police officer was shot and killed Monday during a traffic stop, the city’s mayor said. It marked the first slaying of an NYPD officer in two years.“We lost one of our sons today and it is extremely painful. It is extremely painful,” Mayor Eric Adams said, addressing…
Commuter buses, city vehicles get exemption under latest MTA congestion pricing plan
Commuter buses and city vehicles will receive an exemption from the city’s congestion pricing program under a newly-updated plan from the MTA. The base toll will remain at $15 for most motorists under the proposal, which is set to get a vote at the MTA’s monthly board meeting on Wednesday.
Court agrees to pause collection of Trump’s massive civil fraud judgment if he puts up $175M
By JENNIFER PELTZ and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — A New York appeals court on Monday agreed to hold off collection of former President Donald Trump’s more than $454 million civil fraud judgment if he puts up $175 million within 10 days.If Trump does, it will stop the clock on collection and…
Casino licenses decision not likely to be made until late 2025
The New York State Gaming Commission says a decision on any downstate casino licenses will likely not be made until late 2025. The Commission says it will the time for zoning and environmental reviews. There are at least 11 proposals competing for three full casino licenses including the proposal by Las Vegas Sands to build…
Nassau health officials warn of potential exposure to measles
Nassau health officials say there was a “potential exposure to measles” at the Cohen Children’s Medical Center emergency department waiting room and treatment area in New Hyde Park. The dates of concern are from 6:45 p.m. on March 20 to 3:30 p.m. on March 21.Cohen Children’s Medical Center is contacting patients who visited and says…
The criminal case against Good Samaritan Hospital nurse are expected to be dropped
The criminal case against Amanda Burke the nurse who appeared to slam a newborn baby’s face down in an intensive care unit at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip is expected to be dropped. Burke’s trial is scheduled to start Monday, her attorney is expected to file a motion to dismiss the charges. The DA’s…
Biden signs $1.2 trillion funding package after Senate’s early-morning passage ended shutdown threat
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills after Congress had passed the long overdue legislation just hours earlier, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown. “This agreement represents a compromise, which means neither side got everything it wanted,” Biden said in a statement. “But…
George Santos says he’ll ditch GOP, run as independent, in bid to return to Congress after expulsion
By DAVE COLLINS Associated PressFormer U.S. Rep. George Santos of New York said Friday that he will leave the Republican Party and run as an independent in a bid to return to Congress after having been expelled while facing federal fraud charges.In social media postings, Santos criticized Friday’s vote by the GOP-controlled House of Representatives…
Sayville School District is considering layoffs
The Sayville Union Free School District is the latest schools on Long Island that is considering layoffs due to budget deficits Sayville Public Schools is facing a loss of at least $3.4 million. District officials say 18 teachers will retire this year and that many of those positions may not be filled. The Amityville, Sachem…