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Former New York state trooper pleads guilty to faking his own shooting
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — A former New York state trooper pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges that he shot himself then falsely claimed he was wounded by an unknown gunman on a Long Island highway, prompting a regionwide search.Thomas Mascia agreed to serve six months in jail, followed by five years probation and continued mental health…
School vote results for districts on Long Island
The votes for yesterday s school budgets for most districts are in. All of the budgets counted so far have passed, with the exception of Elwood and Shelter Island which did not get the 60% supermajority needed to pass.
Shake Shack to open five new locations on Long Island
Shake Shack plans to open five new locations across Long Island through 2026. The burger chain currently has five locations on Long Island. The new location will be in Selden, Commack, Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream, The Shops at SunVet in Holbrook and Tanger Outlets in Riverhead.
Thunderbirds arrived on Long Island
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds arrived on Long Island for the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach landing at MacArthur Airport on Tuesday. The group of six F-16 Fighting Falcon jet are the headliner of this year’s show. They will spend Memorial Day weekend flying in formation and performing acrobatic stunts.
Trump on Capitol Hill implores divided Republicans to unify behind his big tax cuts bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump implored House Republicans at the Capitol to drop their fights over his big tax cuts bill and get it done, using encouraging words but also the hardened language of politics over the multitrillion-dollar package that is at risk of collapsing before planned votes this week.During the more than hour-long…
George Wendt, who played a beloved barfly on ‘Cheers’ and found another home onstage, dies at 76
NEW YORK (AP) — George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy “Cheers” and later crafted a stage career that took him to Broadway in “Art,” “Hairspray” and “Elf,” has died. He was 76.Wendt’s family said he died early Tuesday morning, peacefully…
Developer to resume NY offshore wind project after Trump administration lifts pause
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated PressThe Trump administration is allowing work on a major offshore wind project for New York to resume.The developer, the Norwegian energy company Equinor, said Monday it was told by the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management that a stop-work order has been lifted for the Empire Wind project, allowing construction to…
The US Open’s Arthur Ashe Stadium is getting an overhaul as part of an $800 million project
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Open’s Arthur Ashe Stadium will get an overhaul as part of an $800 million project announced Monday that the U.S. Tennis Association is touting as the “largest single investment” in the history of its Grand Slam tournament.The USTA said it is funding the improvements at the Billie Jean King…
‘Sesame Street’ moves in with Netflix, but will stay on PBS
NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix has thrown “Sesame Street” a safety net with a new streaming deal that offers the popular children’s staple a broad reach while keeping it on its long-standing home, PBS, at the same time, the companies announced Monday.Starting later this year, new episodes will run on Netflix, PBS and the PBS…
Passenger jet had to abort takeoff to avoid runway collision at New York’s LaGuardia Airport
By JOSH FUNK Associated PressFederal officials are investigating why two planes got dangerously close on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport earlier this month despite the airport being equipped with an advanced surface radar system that’s designed to help prevent such close calls.Both the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board said…
Bellinger powers Yankees past Mets 8-2 with grand slam and 6 RBIs
NEW YORK (AP) — Cody Bellinger hit a grand slam that capped a six-run eighth inning and gave him six RBIs on Sunday night, sending the New York Yankees to an 8-2 victory over the New York Mets.A throwing error by Mets first baseman Pete Alonso allowed Jasson Domínguez to score the tiebreaking run in…
School budget vote on Tuesday
Long Island school board elections and budget votes are Tuesday May 20th. Over 120 school districts across long island will vote on board candidates, budgets and propositions.