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2 officers injured while making arrest in Bellerose
Two officers were injured while arresting a man at a Bellerose 7-Eleven, police say. Officials say it happened Tuesday around 1 a.m. on Jericho Turnpike. Police say Amrit Bhatti was asked to leave the store, but then returned and urinated on the property. When Bhatti attempted to flee, police were waiting. The suspect then became…
The New York Islanders clinch a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with 4-1 win over Devils
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports WriterNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Islanders are back in the playoffs for the fifth time in six years because they responded to the midseason coaching change that saw Patrick Roy replace Lane Lambert.Kyle Palmieri and Brock Nelson each had a goal and an assist and the Islanders clinched…
John Sterling retires from Yankees broadcast booth at age 85 a few weeks into 36th season
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball WriterNEW YORK (AP) — John Sterling, the hyperexcitable New York Yankees broadcaster known for decades of indelible, personalized home run calls, announced his immediate retirement Monday at age 85.Sterling made the unexpected decision a few weeks into his 36th season as the Yankees’ radio play-by-play voice. He had cut back…
Gun supervisor for ‘Rust’ movie gets 18 months in prison for fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on set
By MORGAN LEE Associated PressSANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A movie weapons supervisor was sentenced to 18 months in prison in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust,” during a hearing Monday in which tearful family members and friends gave testimonials that included calls for…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to hold rally on Long Island
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is coming to Long Island to host a political rally for his presidential campaign. Kennedy is currently running an independent, third party bid for the 2024 presidential election. The rally will be held at 2:30 p.m. on April 28 at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook.
Jake’s 58 Casino has groundbreaking for $210M expansion project
A groundbreaking was held Monday morning for the explanation project at Jake’s 58 casino. The renovations include a spa, restaurants, a stage for concerts and refurbished hotel rooms.The biggest parts of the expansion will be a parking garage that will triple the amount of parking spaces and a 110,000-square-foot building that will double the amount…
Man arrested for assaulting officer in Valley Stream
A Valley Stream man is accused of assaulting a police officer on Saturday. Officers responded to a report of a man needing medical attention at a residence. The officers determined that he required medical treatment. Police say the suspect grew violent.The suspect was ultimately arrested. He and the injured officer were then hospitalized for treatment.
A jury of his peers: A look at how jury selection will work in Donald Trump’s first criminal trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s history-making criminal trial is set to start Monday with a simple but extraordinary procedural step that is vital to American democracy. A group of regular citizens — Trump’s peers, in the eyes of the law — will be chosen to decide whether the former president of the United States…
The Latest | Israel says 99% of drones and missiles launched by Iran were intercepted
By The Associated Press . Israel praised the success of its defenses in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran involving hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles while tensions ran high over a possible Israeli counter-strike.An Israeli military spokesman said Sunday the launches numbered more than 300, but 99% of them were…
NASSAU COUNSELORS’ ASSOCIATION Spring College Expo – April 16th
Each year as your professional organization, the NASSAU COUNSELORS’ ASSOCIATION providesan outstanding resource to benefit students and parents at our Spring College Expo. There will be anextensive array of universities and colleges offering their time and knowledge to support the students andfamilies of Long Island. We are fortunate that this event will be continuing at…
Instagram begins blurring nudity in messages to protect teens and fight sexual extortion
By KELVIN CHAN AP Business WriterLONDON (AP) — Instagram says it’s deploying new tools to protect young people and combat sexual extortion, including a feature that will automatically blur nudity in direct messages.The social media platform said in a blog post Thursday that it’s testing out the features as part of its campaign to fight…
Soccer stadium coming to Queens
The New York City Council has approved the Willets Point redevelopment plan. The plan includes a 25,000-seat stadium near CitiField for Major League Soccer’s New York City Football Club.The $780 million stadium, which will be privately financed is expected to be ready by 2027. It’s part of a major redevelopment plan for the area that…