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National Grid proposes rate increases
National Grid has filed a proposed rate increases with the New York State Public Service Commission. The proposal calls for rates to go up 17.2% for residents in New York City and 16.3% on Long Island.National Grid says the rate hikes are needed so the company can afford to meet federal and state climate requirements,…
Game 7 of Rangers vs Devils is the last of NHL’s first round
(AP) Game 7 is nothing new to the New York Rangers. “It seems like we play in a lot of them, unfortunately,” veteran forward Chris Kreider said. This time, they’re happy about it and in a familiar spot against an opponent that doesn’t have the same experience. After winning at home to avoid elimination, the…
Construction begins at JFK
The Port Authority is warning travelers to be prepared for gridlock near JFK airport, as it’s $19 billion renovation gets underway.Phase one is expected to be completed in 2026. Construction is already underway, but the project will swing into full gear today. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
Construction begins at JFK
The Port Authority is warning travelers to be prepared for gridlock near JFK airport, as it’s $19 billion renovation gets underway.Phase one is expected to be completed in 2026. Construction is already underway, but the project will swing into full gear today. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
Budget Deal Would Raise NY Minimum Wage
The State Budget deal includes a raise of minimum wages.. The minimum hourly wage would rise to $17 in New York City and $16 in the rest of the state by 2026 under an agreement between Gov. Hochul and legislative leaders. That’s an increase from the current rate of $15 in the city and $14.20…
Butler, Heat start 2nd round with 108-101 win over Knicks
NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Butler looked his coach in the eye and said he was staying in the game, no matter how much his ankle might have hurt. The Miami Heat needed all season to turn into the team they expected, so no way Butler wants to miss a minute of it now. Butler…
Devils beat Rangers 4-0 for 3-2 series lead
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Ondrej Palat got the New Jersey Devils on the scoreboard early and they had shut down the New York Rangers the rest of the way to move one win away from advancing to the second round. It’s been quite a remarkable turnaround after the Devils had two lopsided losses in the…
Deal reached on state budget
Gov. Hochul announced Thursday that a agreement has been reached on the 2024 state budget.The budget includes bail reform laws and more than $1 billion to rebuild the state’s mental health care system, as well as a record $34.5 billion investment in state schools.Hochul’s proposal to mandate increase affordable housing will not be in the…
Jerry Springer, politician turned TV ringmaster, dies at 79
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jerry Springer, the onetime mayor and news anchor whose namesake TV show featured a three-ring circus of dysfunctional guests willing to bare all — sometimes literally — as they brawled and hurled obscenities before a raucous audience, died Thursday at 79. At its peak, “The Jerry Springer Show” was a ratings powerhouse…
Former congressman King has tumor removed
Former Long Island congressman Peter King said that he had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his stomach wall. King told Newsday that he was in “virtually no pain” after the surgery on Monday at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park.King, who spent 14 terms in the House before deciding not…
Knicks advance to second round, down Cavs 106-95 in Game 5
CLEVELAND (AP) — Once he and his teammates were done finishing off the Cavs, Jalen Brunson slipped on a T-shirt with a photo of former Knicks All-Star John Starks on the front screaming while hanging from the rim. Before looking ahead, New York remembered its past — the good and the bad. For only second…
Nassau County reaches lease agreement with Las Vegas Sands for casino
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman made the formal announcement Wednesday of the new lease agreement with Las Vegas Sands for the Nassau Coliseum site, saying the county could stand to make millions in additional revenue from the deal. The deal will give Las Vegas Sands control over the property and the developer plans to build…