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US chases more cricket glory at Eisenhower Park
WESTBURY, N.Y. (AP) — At age 18, Saurabh Netravalkar’s ambition was to play at the highest level for India. That never happened but at 32 he’s got a chance to bowl against his country of birth at the Twenty20 World Cup. The left-arm United States pacer will be watched nervously by a billion cricket fans…
Dog fight! Joey Chestnut out of July 4 hot dog eating contest due to deal with rival brand
By CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — America’s perennial hot dog swallowing champion won’t compete in this year’s Independence Day competition due to a contract dispute, organizers said Tuesday.Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, 40, has been competing since 2005 and hasn’t lost since 2015. At last year’s Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest…
JetBlue to Offer Flights from MacArthur Airport
JetBlue has announced it will begin nonstop flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Florida.Beginning in October, JetBlue will operate daily service between to Orlando and four-time a week service to Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach.
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, is convicted of all 3 felonies in federal gun trial
By RANDALL CHASE, CLAUDIA LAUER, MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, COLLEEN LONG and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated PressWILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Hunter Biden was convicted Tuesday of all three felony charges related to the purchase of a revolver in 2018 when, prosecutors argued, the president’s son lied on a mandatory gun-purchase form by saying he was not illegally…
Nassau Legislature Rules Committee passes trans women ban
Nassau Legislature Rules Committee has passes bill that would ban trans women from female sports at county facilities.The bill is similar to an executive order signed by County Executive Bruce Blakeman, which was struck down in May by a New York Supreme Court judge.Nassau County Democrats said they believe the law is illegal and shouldn’t…
New York State Education Department propose plan to remove Regents exams
The New York State Education Department has proposed a plan to remove Regents exams as a requirement to graduate from high school. Under the new plan, the Regents will remain an option for students, but it would no longer be a required to graduate. The plan will be presented to the State Board of Regents…
Alzheimer’s drug that can slow disease gets backing from FDA advisers
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — A closely watched Alzheimer’s drug from Eli Lilly won the backing of federal health advisers on Monday, setting the stage for the treatment’s expected approval for people with mild dementia caused by the brain-robbing disease.Food and Drug Administration advisers voted unanimously that the drug’s ability to slow…
Jurors in Hunter Biden’s gun trial begin deliberating whether he’s guilty of federal firearm charges
By CLAUDIA LAUER, MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, RANDALL CHASE and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated PressWILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Jurors in Hunter Biden’s gun trial began deliberating Monday whether the president’s son is guilty of federal firearms charges over a revolver he bought in 2018 when prosecutors say he was addicted to crack cocaine.He’s charged with three felonies…
Suffolk mailman arrested for stealing checks
A Brooklyn man who worked at the United States Postal Service in Suffolk County was arrested for stealing and depositing checks from the mail.The USPS’s Office of Inspector General launched a probe in last year with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations.The joint operation found the suspect stole checks worth over…
India holds off archrival Pakistan in T20 World Cup thriller in New York
WESTBURY, N.Y. (AP) — India was in a desperate situation, needing a moment or two of genius to defend a low total against cricket archrival Pakistan at the Twenty20 World Cup. Skipper Rohit Sharma gave the ball to Jasprit Bumrah, relying on his go-to pace bowler to take the wicket Sunday that would swing the…
New York governor defends blocking plan that would toll Manhattan drivers to pay for subway repairs
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated PressALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday defended her decision to block a plan to reduce New York City traffic and raise billions for its ailing subway system through a new toll on Manhattan drivers — but offered little detail on how she would replace the program’s…
Mets rally in ninth to beat Phillies 6-5 and split London Series, getting game-ending double play
By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports WriterLONDON (AP) — Catcher Luis Torrens turned Nick Castellanos’ bases-loaded roller in front of the plate into a game-ending double play, and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Sunday for a split of their two-game London Series.New York rallied from a 4-3 ninth-inning deficit against José…