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NY Board of Regents bans Native American mascots at schools
The state’s Board of Regents unanimously voted on Tuesday to ban Native American mascots, team names and logos from all public schools. The move means districts across the state and on Long Island have until June 2025 to make the changes. Schools that fail to comply with the rule could lose state funding, and officials…
Breeze Airways adding more flights from MacArthur airport
Breeze Airways announced yesterday it is adding two new destinations from Long Island MacArthur Airport.Breeze will add nonstop flights to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, on June 29, and Portland, Maine, on June 28.In May, Breeze is adding trips to Richmond, Virginia and Pittsburgh.
Hurricanes hold on to beat Islanders to open NHL playoffs
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Antti Raanta felt ready when he got the start in net. And the Carolina Hurricanes played the kind of defense in front of him — especially on the penalty kill — that secured an early lead in their first-round playoff series with the New York Islanders. Sebastian Aho and Stefan Noesen…
Speed cameras are being added to roadwork zones
Speed cameras are being set up in active construction zones across Long Island in an effort to keep workers safe.New York launched the Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement pilot program on Monday to crack down on people speeding in work zones. The Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement program is a result of legislation signed into…
Rep. George Santos announces reelection bid
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican whose lies about his background and wealth helped propel him into office, announced Monday that he’s running for reelection. More than perhaps any incumbent, Santos enters the race as an underdog — abandoned by many fellow Republicans while facing investigations over a myriad…
Rep. George Santos announces reelection bid
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican whose lies about his background and wealth helped propel him into office, announced Monday that he’s running for reelection. More than perhaps any incumbent, Santos enters the race as an underdog — abandoned by many fellow Republicans while facing investigations over a myriad…
David’s Bridal files for bankruptcy, but your order is safe
CONSHOKOCKEN, Pa. (AP) — David’s Bridal has filed for bankruptcy protection, the second time for the chain in the past five years. The announcement Monday arrives days after the company, one of the largest sellers of wedding gowns and formal wear, said it could eliminate more than 9,200 jobs across the United States. Based in…
Driver accused of hitting Suffolk police officer with car arrested after 5-week manhunt
20 year old Christian Castillo of Ronkonkoma was arrested Saturday night for allegedly ramming into an officer, and two police cruisers on March 9, when an officer in an unmarked vehicle tried to pull Castillo over as part of an investigation in North Lindenhurst.The incident left the injured officer with a concussion and a broken…
The deadline to file taxes is Tuesday
NEW YORK (AP) — The deadline to file your taxes is Tuesday, which is just around the corner. Filing U.S. tax returns — especially for the first time — can seem like a daunting task, but there are steps you can take to make it less stressful. Whether you do your taxes yourself, go to…
Hurricanes and Islanders square off to open the NHL Playoffs
(AP) New York Islanders (42-31-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (52-21-9, first in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Hurricanes host series opener BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes host the New York Islanders to open the Eastern Conference first round. The teams meet Friday…
Kevan Abrahams, minority leader of the Nassau legislature, won’t seek reelection
Kevan Abrahams, Democratic leader of the Nassau County Legislature, announced Friday he will not seek reelection after serving more than 20 years as a lawmaker. Statement from Minority Leader Abrahams “After 22 years of serving the First Legislative District and the residents of Nassau County, I have decided to not seek re-election,” Nassau County Legislature…
Islanders and Rangers playoff matchups are set
The Islanders will take on Hurricanes in first round of 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs.The Islanders lost the season series, 3-1, with their only victory coming in the first game back in October. The Islanders and Hurricanes have met just once in the playoffs. In their 2019 series, Carolina would sweep the Isles and outscored them,…