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Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Expand Red Light Camera Programs and Protect New Yorkers on the Road
Press Release New Laws Extend Existing Red Light Camera Programs Across the State Largest Expansion of Red Light Camera Program in NYC History Legislation S9504A/A.3120A Protects Students by Increasing Penalties for Overtaking and Passing a School Bus Legislation S9361/A.8557 Requires Seat Belt Usage on Charter Buses for Children Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to…
New poll shows Harris leading Trump in NY, close races in the House
According to two new Newsday/Siena College polls, Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is trailing behind Democrat Laura Gillen by 12 points in New York’s 4th Congressional District, while Republican Rep. Nick LaLota leads Democrat John Avlon by 3 points in the race for the 1st Congressional District.Vice President Kamala Harris has a 19-point lead over former…
New-look Knicks blown out by defending champion Celtics
BOSTON (AP) — The new-look New York Knicks were no match in their first test against the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics.After a pair of big offseason moves that landed them Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, the Knicks fell behind early and were blown out by the Celtics 132-109 on Tuesday in Boston’s banner raising…
Denny’s says it expects to close 150 locations by the end of 2025
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business WriterDenny’s says it’s closing 150 of its lowest-performing restaurants in an effort to turn around the brand’s flagging sales.About half of the closures will happen this year and the rest in 2025, the company said during a meeting with investors Tuesday. The locations weren’t revealed, but the restaurants represent around…
Rudy Giuliani ordered to turn over NYC apartment, 26 watches to Georgia election workers
By DAVE COLLINS Associated PressRudy Giuliani must turn over a variety of his assets to two Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him, including his New York City apartment, more than two dozen watches, sports memorabilia and a 1980 Mercedes, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.But U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman…
Hundreds of frozen waffle products recalled due to possible listeria contamination
By The Associated Press Hundreds of frozen waffle products sold in leading retailers including Walmart and Target are being recalled because of possible contamination by the listeria bacteria, according to the manufacturer. TreeHouse Foods said Friday that it issued a voluntary recall after discovering possible contamination during routing testing at its plant. It said the…
Initial report shows Liam Payne had cocaine in his system when he died, says Argentine official
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — An initial toxicology report for ex-One Direction singer Liam Payne, who died last week after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, showed that he had cocaine in his system after his death, an Argentine official said.The final toxicology results are not expected to be made public for…
NYC to honor the Liberty with a ticker-tape parade
NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart joined the New York Liberty two years ago with one goal in mind: to bring the long-suffering franchise it’s first championship.WNBA Finals MVP Jonquel Jones soon joined her and the pair helped the Liberty accomplish their mission, a year after they suffered a disappointing loss in the Finals to…
Central Park Five sue Donald Trump for jogger case remarks made at presidential debate
By TERRY TANG Associated PressThe men formerly known as the Central Park Five before they were exonerated filed a defamation lawsuit on Monday against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.With Election Day two weeks away, the group accused the former president of making “false and defamatory statements” about them during last month’s presidential debate with Vice…
7 current or former LIRR employees have filed lawsuits against the MTA
Seven current and former Long Island Rail Road employees who were assaulted while on the job have filed lawsuits against the MTA.Six LIRR conductors and a station cleaner have filed lawsuits, alleging that the railroad failed in its duty to provide workers with a safe workplace.A spokesman for the MTA says there are extensive safety…
Dodgers finish off Mets with 10-5 win in NLCS and advance to face Yankees in World Series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani carried the injury-riddled Los Angeles Dodgers to baseball’s best record during the regular season. Tommy Edman joined the team in late July and helped them reach the World Series.It’s been that kind of year for the big-spending Dodgers. When Ohtani isn’t amazing with his power at the plate and…
New York Liberty win first WNBA championship, beating Minnesota 67-62 in OT
NEW YORK (AP) — As confetti fell and Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” blared through the arena, the New York Liberty celebrated the end of a long odyssey.The team that always fell short, starting from their days in Madison Square Garden, through detours to Radio City Music Hall and Westchester County Center, finally found…