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Senate votes to repeal Iraq War approval many see as mistake
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted Wednesday to repeal the resolution that gave a green light for the 2003 invasion of Iraq, a bipartisan effort to return a basic war power to Congress 20 years after an authorization many now view as a mistake. Iraqi deaths are estimated in the hundreds of thousands, and nearly…
Pope Francis hospitalized with respiratory infection
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory infection Wednesday after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days and will remain in the Rome hospital for several days of treatment, the Vatican said. The 86-year-old pope, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, doesn’t have COVID-19, spokesman Matteo Bruni…
Lawmakers proposing tax increase to fund sewers in Suffolk
A bipartisan coalition of state lawmakers, environmentalists, construction groups, and labor union representatives are proposing a ⅛ cent sales tax increase to fund the expansion of sewers in Suffolk County.Nearly 75% of Suffolk County homes rely on traditional septic systems or cesspools in the ground.If approved to go on the ballot, residents would vote on…
Long Island police increase school patrols
Police on Long Island increased patrols at schools Tuesday following the stabbing at Lindenhurst Middle School and the school shooting in Nashville on Monday.Nassau County police said all schools would be seeing increased patrols while Suffolk County police said there would be increased patrols at Lindenhurst Middle School.
Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles due to mirror issue
(AP) Honda is recalling more than 330,000 vehicles because heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, which could lead to the mirror glass falling out and increase the risk of a crash. Vehicles included in the recall are 2020-2022 Odyssey, 2020-2022 Passport, 2020-2021 Pilot and 2020-2021 Ridgeline. The National Highway Traffic…
AP sources: Judge rules Pence must testify before grand jury
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that former Vice President Mike Pence will have to testify before a grand jury in the Justice Department’s investigation into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election. That’s according to two people familiar with the decision, who…
Student stabbed at Lindenhurst Middle School
Suffolk police say a 12-year-old male student stabbed a 13-year-old male student at Lindenhurst Middle School Monday afternoon. The injured student was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital, where police said he is in critical but stable condition. The student accused in the stabbing was taken to Suffolk’s 1st Precinct to be questioned by detectives.…
Deadline for Mega Millions ticket purchases will be earlier
Starting on April 4 the deadline for Mega Millions ticket purchases in New York State on the day of drawings will move up nearly an hour to 10 p.m. Currently, tickets for the same day’s draw can be bought until 10:45 p.m. The drawings are held at 11 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays. According to…
In Trump probe, key witness as grand jury is back at work
NEW YORK (AP) — A pivotal figure in the hush money payment investigation of Donald Trump was seen Monday leaving the Manhattan building where a grand jury has been meeting for months, though there was still no word on when the panel might vote on a possible indictment of the former president. David Pecker, a…
Judge: District attorney can’t be co-counsel in Baldwin case
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge said Santa Fe’s district attorney shouldn’t serve as co-counsel in the manslaughter case against actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons supervisor in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer during a 2021 movie rehearsal. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer on Monday said the district attorney should either lead…
Hochul is proposing to raise minimum wage
Gov. Hochul is proposing that the New York state’s minimum wage should be raised to $16.40 downstate by 2026. The governor’s plan ties the minimum wage to the rate of inflation but caps the increase at 3% in any one year. Progressive lawmakers say Hochul’s plan is inadequate and doesn’t go far enough to ensure…
Hochul is proposing to raise minimum wage
Gov. Hochul is proposing that the New York state’s minimum wage should be raised to $16.40 downstate by 2026. The governor’s plan ties the minimum wage to the rate of inflation but caps the increase at 3% in any one year. Progressive lawmakers say Hochul’s plan is inadequate and doesn’t go far enough to ensure…