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Mega Millions jackpot soars to $875 million. Powerball reaches $600 million
By FREIDA FRISARO Associated PressFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — If you’re feeling some St. Patrick’s Day magic, you might want to buy a lottery ticket. Mega Millions and Powerball have racked up some massive jackpots after weeks of rollovers.The Mega Millions jackpot is already estimated at a whopping $875 million for Tuesday night’s drawing after…
Trump’s lawyers say it is impossible for him to post bond covering $454 million civil fraud judgment
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s lawyers told a New York appellate court Monday that it’s impossible for him to post a bond covering the full amount of a $454 million civil fraud judgment while he appeals, suggesting the former president’s legal losses have put him in a serious cash…
Suspect in body parts case accused of stealing from CVS
Amanda Wallace, one of the suspects in the Babylon body parts case has been accused of stealing beauty items from a Lindenhurst CVS on the evening of March 15. Prosecutors say they have video evidence. Wallace had been released with a GPS monitoring device. Prosecutors argued in court Monday that because Wallace violated the terms…
Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner backs New York county’s ban on transgender female athletes
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated PressMINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner on Monday said she supported a local New York official’s order banning female sports teams with transgender athletes from using county-owned facilities.The ban applies to over 100 athletic facilities in New York City’s Long Island suburbs. Speaking alongside Nassau County Executive Bruce…
Brodzinski scores go-ahead goal and Rangers top reeling Isles 5-2
By SCOTT CHARLES Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Jonny Brodzinski scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and the New York Rangers defeated the New York Islanders 5-2 on Sunday.Mika Zibanejad, Will Cuylle, Kaapo Kakko and Alexis Lafreniere also scored for the Rangers, who have won five of six. Igor Shesterkin finished with 25…
Former Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone takes job with Northwell Health
Former Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has joined Northwell Health in an executive position. Bellone who spent 12 years as County Executive will be taking a position as an assistant vice president of operations in Northwell’s Western Region, according to a representative of the healthcare system.
Stew Leonard’s recalls some apple pie products
Stew Leonard’s announced they are voluntarily recalling some of its apple pie products because they may contain undeclared milk and eggs. They are recalling Apple Crisp made with Honeycrisp Apples due to undeclared milk and No Sugar Apple Pie due to the undeclared eggs. The products were sold at Stew Leonard’s between Aug. 28, 2023…
Former Vice President Mike Pence says he’s not endorsing Trump
BY JILL COLVINNEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will not be backing Donald Trump in the 2024 election. “It should come as no surprise that I will not be endorsing Donald Trump this year,” Pence said in an interview with Fox News Channel Friday, weighing in for the first time…
lawmakers call for changes to bail laws
State lawmakers are calling for changes to bail reform laws in response to the Babylon body part case.Republicans from the state Senate and Assembly are backing a charge to make “dismembering a body” eligible for bail.Under current law, the charge is considered a non-violent offense and is ineligible for bail.
Judge rejects bid by Donald Trump to throw out classified documents case on constitutional grounds
By ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and TERRY SPENCER Associated PressFORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday rejected a bid by Donald Trump to throw out out his classified documents criminal case, and appeared skeptical during hours of arguments of a separate effort to scuttle the prosecution ahead of trial.U.S. District Judge…
LIRR adds trains for the St. Patrick ’s Day parade
The LIRR will have expanded schedules on Saturday for the St. Patrick ’s Day parade, including 15 extra westbound trains to Manhattan prior to the parade. After the parade, the LIRR is adding 16 eastbound trains into the schedule. There will be an alcohol ban in effect on the LIRR Saturday through 5:00 a.m. Monday,…
The United States has its first large offshore wind farm, with more to come
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated PressAmerica’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm is officially open, a long-awaited moment that helps pave the way for a succession of large wind farms.Danish wind energy developer Ørsted and the utility Eversource built a 12-turbine wind farm called South Fork Wind 35 miles (56 kilometers) east of Montauk Point, New York.…