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Pizza Strong raises more than $180,000 for Diller family
Stephanie Diller , The widow of late NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller received a check on Sunday for money raised by pizzerias across Long Island from the Pizza Strong fundraiser held in April.More than 200 pizzerias banded took part. more than $180,000 was raised.
Pacers beat Knicks 130-109 in Game 7 to reach Eastern Conference finals
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton scored 26 points and the Indiana Pacers rode one of the most sensational first halves in Game 7 history to a 130-109 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday, advancing to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 10 years.The Pacers…
George Washington Bridge climber in custody
The NYPD say the man who scaled the George Washington Bridge on Saturday has surrendered to police. The incident caused massive traffic delays for motorists trying to cross the bridge amid a heavy police presence.It was not immediately clear if the man will be facing charges. Authorities would not confirm or deny whether the man…
Man charged with punching actor Steve Buscemi is held on $50,000 bond
NEW YORK (AP) — The man charged with assaulting actor Steve Buscemi on a Midtown street has been held in jail on bond in New York, prosecutors said.Police have said the 66-year-old actor — known for his roles in “Boardwalk Empire,” and “Fargo,” among other performances — was walking in Manhattan on May 8 when…
Kreider’s 3rd-period hat trick lifts Rangers into Eastern Conference Final with win over Hurricanes
By AARON BEARD AP Sports WriterRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The New York Rangers went from cruising through the NHL playoffs with an unbeaten record to suddenly struggling to close out a second-round series despite having a huge lead.Worse, they found themselves down entering the third period with the prospect of having to play a Game…
Judge considers dismissing indictment against Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting of cinematographer
By MORGAN LEE Associated PressSANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge is considering Alec Baldwin’s request to dismiss a grand jury indictment against him at a scheduled court hearing Friday.The indictment in January charged Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on Oct. 21, 2021, at a movie…
The Latest | Judge is sorting out the final stretch of Trump’s hush money trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors’ star witness in the hush money case against Donald Trump was back in the hot seat Thursday as defense lawyers tried to chip away at Michael Cohen’s crucial testimony implicating the former president.The trial resumed in Manhattan with the potentially explosive defense cross-examination of Cohen, whose credibility could determine the…
Water Authority urges conservation heading into summer
As we head into the summer months the Suffolk Water Authority is urging its customers to conserve water. Water use on the island soars in the summer with people watering their lawn. Officials say using an odd/even alternating watering schedule will help conserve water and help customers save on their bills.
Massapequa couple charged in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol riot
A Massapequa couple has been charged in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol riot.Kevin and Carol Moore are accused of illegally entering the Capitol building. Federal authorities say Kevin Moore also aggressively yelled and gestured at a law enforcement officer.Both are charged with trespassing and disorderly conduct. They were released Thursday without having to post bail.
LIRR service changes starting May 20, 2024
Long Island Rail Road New timetables start on all LIRR branches on Monday, May 20, 2024. They include off-peak and weekend changes on many branches to support station improvements and accessibility upgrades at Babylon, Hollis, and Valley Stream. While there are no major changes to rush-hour service, some morning rush-hour trains will make additional stops…
More chemical drums discovered at park
Three more chemical drums were discovered and removed from under the baseball field at Bethpage Community Park Tuesday.A total of 22 drums have been found at the park. Three drums were found and removed Monday and Sixteen others were removed in April.None of the drums appear to have leaked and the New York State Department…
Israeli flag ripped down at Kings Park diner
Suffolk Police say an Israeli flag was ripped down from a Kings Park diner by man wearing anti-Semitic clothing.The suspect reportedly took the flag down outside of Professor’s Diner and threw it on the ground on Saturday. He then came back Tuesday morning, made obscene gestures at patrons and attempted to take the flag down…