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Amazon MGM takes creative reins of James Bond, ending an era of family control of 007
NEW YORK (AP) — In a James Bond shakeup that stirred the film industry, Amazon MGM announced Thursday that the studio has taken the creative reins of the 007 franchise after decades of family control. Longtime Bond custodians Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said they would be stepping back.Amazon MGM Studios, Wilson and Broccoli…
More than 28,000 lost power after truck crash on East End
Nearly 30,000 people on LI’s North and South Forks lost power Thursday morning when a truck hit a large utility pole in Southold, causing the outages.PSEG Long Island was able to restore power for all customers later in the day.
New York governor won’t remove NYC mayor, for now, but plans to increase oversight of City Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. Kathy Hochul won’t immediately remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office, but will instead push for increased oversight of City Hall as he faces intense scrutiny over his relationship with the Trump administration.Hochul will announce Thursday that she has, for now, decided against removing Adams from office, according…
Yankees and manager Aaron Boone agree to 2-year contract extension through 2027 season
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees agreed Thursday to a two-year contract extension through the 2027 season.Boone is entering his eighth season as manager. The team had exercised his 2025 option in November.“No other place I want to be. No other team, organization, group of people that I want to…
Historic ocean liner departs Philadelphia on voyage to become the world’s largest artificial reef
By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI Associated PressThe historic, aging ocean liner that a Florida county plans to turn into the world’s largest artificial reef departed from south Philadelphia’s Delaware River waterfront on Wednesday, marking the opening segment of its final voyage.The SS United States, a 1,000-foot vessel that shattered the transatlantic speed record on its maiden voyage…
Judge questions New York City Mayor Adams over government’s request to drop his criminal case
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams told a federal judge Wednesday that he is innocent and doesn’t fear corruption charges could be refiled if a Justice Department request to dismiss them is granted.Judge Dale E. Ho ended the hearing by saying he wouldn’t “shoot from the hip” and rule immediately but…
Cuomo to announce candidacy for New York City mayor
Sources say that former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will announce his candidacy for New York City mayor by the end of the month. Cuomo served as governor from 2011 to 2021, but resigned after he was accused of sexual harassment. Cuomo has denied the accusations.
Trump administration orders halt to NYC toll meant to fight traffic and fund mass transit
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday ordered a halt to New York City’s congestion pricing system, which thins traffic and funds mass transit by imposing high tolls on drivers entering some parts of Manhattan.Launched on Jan. 5, the city’s system uses license plate readers to impose a $9 toll on most…
Women seriously injured in hit-and-run in Westbury
Jayne Alterman a tennis coach from East Meadow was seriously injured when she was struck by a hit-and-run driver while leaving a concert at Westbury Music Fair last Friday. She was walking on a sidewalk in the parking lot toward her cars on Brush Hollow Road when the pick-up truck struck her. Police are investigating…
NYC voters would likely support Gov. Kathy Hochul removing Adams as mayor, AP VoteCast shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — As New York Gov. Kathy Hochul weighs whether to remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office, AP VoteCast shows that many New York City voters in last year’s election were already on board with the move.About two-thirds of New York City voters in November’s election said at the time that…
The pope has pneumonia in both lungs but remains in good spirits, the Vatican says
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both lungs, the Vatican said Tuesday, after new tests showed a further complication in the condition of the 88-year-old pontiff that raised concerns about his ability to fight off the infection.The Vatican said Francis’ respiratory infection also involves asthmatic bronchitis, which requires the use of cortisone…
Netflix documentary looks at Petito case
The disappearance and death Gabby Petito is the subject of a new Netflix documentary examining the tragedy. The three-part documentary series titled “American Murder: Gabby Petito,” began streaming on Feb. 17th and features Petito’s family and friends share her story using text messages, videos and excerpts from her personal journals.