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Search conducted at Amityville pond
The Suffolk County Police Underwater Search and Recovery Unit conducted a search Wednesday at Peterkin Park Pond in Amityville in connected to the Babylon body parts case. There was no word if anything was recovered at the pond. The park was closed to the public temporarily but reopened when the search ended.
Farmingville woman charged with stealing parents money to gamble
A Long Island woman from Farmingville was indicted on Wednesday on charges related to the theft of approximately $440,000 from her elderly parents that she used to gamble at Jake’s 58 Casino. The investigation showed the suspect stole the money from her parents’ bank accounts by using debit cards to make withdrawals at ATM machines…
House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake, as lawmakers acted on concerns that the company’s current ownership structure is a national security threat.The bill, passed by a vote of 352-65, now…
Yankees ace sidelined for at least one to two months due to an elbow injury
TAMPA, Fla (AP) — New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole traveled to Los Angeles on Wednesday to see specialist Dr. Neal ElAttrache for additional tests on his right elbow.Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he has no timetable for how long Cole will be sidelined.“I understand it’s Gerrit Cole and it’s a big story, but I’m…
Biden and Trump clinch nominations, setting the stage for a grueling general election rematch
By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clinched their parties’ presidential nominations Tuesday with decisive victories in a slate of low-profile primaries, setting up a general election rematch that many voters do not want.The outcome of contests across Georgia, Mississippi and Washington state was…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering Aaron Rodgers or Jesse Ventura for a 2024 running mate
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated PressRobert F. Kennedy Jr. is having conversations with vice presidential candidates as he gets closer to announcing his running mate for his independent presidential bid. Kennedy told The New York Times that NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura are at the top of his list. Stefanie…
The IRS launches Direct File, a pilot program for free online tax filing available in 12 states
By ADRIANA MORGA and FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — After weeks of testing, an electronic system for filing returns directly to the IRS is now available to taxpayers from 12 selected states.The new system, called Direct File, is a free online tool. Taxpayers in the selected states who have very simple W-2s and…
Darryl Strawberry resting comfortably after heart attack, according to New York Mets
LAKE ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — Former New York Mets and Yankees star Darryl Strawberry is recovering from a heart attack and is at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital.Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz said Tuesday that Strawberry was stricken Monday, a day before the eight-time All-Star’s 62nd birthday.Strawberry posted a photo of himself at the hospital…
Victims identified in Babylon body part case
Suffolk County police have identified the female victim in the Babylon body part case as Donna Conneely. Family members in court yesterday say the male victim was Malcolm Craig Brown. All four suspects in the case have been release without bail, but have GPS monitors on. All are facing charges of hindering prosecution, tampering with…
Stephenson-Moore leads Stony Brook over Hofstra 63-59 in Coastal Athletic Association semifinals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tyler Stephenson-Moore had 23 points in Stony Brook’s 63-59 victory over Hofstra on Monday night in the semifinals of the Coastal Athletic Association Tournament.Stony Brook will play Charleston in the championship game on Tuesday. The winner earns an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament.Stephenson-Moore added nine rebounds and three steals for the…
New York State Assemblyman proposes legalization of adultery
Under a new bill proposed by New York State Assemblyman Charles Lavine from North Shore, adultery would no longer be illegal in NY State.Lavine said “This outdated statute criminalizes sexual behavior between consenting adults.” Adding that “If a law is not enforced, there is no reason it should be maintained.”Lavine’s office noted that since 1972,…
Women’s roller derby league fighting Nassau County ban of transgender athletes
The Long Island Roller Rebels, a women’s roller derby team has asked a New York court to invalidate Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s order banning female sports teams with transgender athletes from using county facilities. The lawsuit argues that the state’s human rights and civil rights statutes prohibit discrimination based on gender identity.