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Biden says Jimmy Carter has asked him to deliver his eulogy
ATLANTA (AP) — President Joe Biden says he plans to deliver the eulogy at the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, who remains under hospice care at his home in south Georgi Biden told donors at a California fundraiser Monday evening about his “recent” visit to see the 39th president, whom he has known since…
Non-Profits Bid on Community Center
Two proposals to take over the Five Towns Community Center were brought forward Monday at a town hall meeting in Lawrence. Neighbors who rely or work at the center have been on edge since Nassau County opened the bidding process to nonprofits to take over the facility. Program director for Five Town Communities Counseling Services…
LaGuardia Rail Abandoned
Plans for a rail link were abandoned Monday that would have connected LaGuardia Airport to New York City’s subway and commuter rail system, . New York Gov. Kathy Hochul accepted the recommendations made by a panel of transportation experts who determined it would be more feasible in the near-term to increase bus service and add…
More LIRR Changes
After weeks of frustrating commutes, the LIRR rolled out more changes. Three peak trains now begin or end their trip at Penn Station instead of Grand Central. The rail road also changed where some trains stop to better balance riders between trains. In addition, officials say they have added two or more cars to 30…
US, UK try to stem fallout from Silicon Valley Bank collapse
NEW YORK (AP) — Governments in the UK and U.S. took extraordinary steps to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, even as another major bank was shut down. The UK Treasury and the Bank of England announced early Monday that they had facilitated the sale of Silicon Valley…
Multiple fire departments put out house fire in Mineola
Multiple fire departments responded to a house fire in Mineola in the early morning hours on Sunday. Nassau County officials say the fire began around 1:50 a.m. It took multiple fire departments to put out the flames. There are no reports of any injuries and the cause is unknown.
News 12 veterans Doug Geed and Danielle Campbell leaving station
Newsday is reporting that News 12 Long Island veterans Doug Geed and Danielle Campbell have accepted a voluntary retirement offer from parent company Altice. Geed joined the station in 1986 when it launched. He will remain at News 12 through late July. Campbell’s last day was Friday. She had been with the station since 1992.…
Pence says Trump ‘endangered my family’ on Jan. 6
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday harshly criticized former President Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, widening the rift between the two men as they prepare to battle over the Republican nomination in next year’s election. “President Trump was wrong,” Pence said during…
Islanders and Rangers win, Knicks and Nets lose
Islanders score three unanswered goals to beat Penguins, 4-3, in OT PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brock Nelson scored on a breakaway in overtime and the Islanders rallied to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Thursday night. Nelson beat Tristan Jarry to the blocker side at 2:13 of the extra period as the Islanders — who trailed 3-1 late in the third —…
LIRR to make more adjustments to schedule starting Monday
The Long Island Rail Road will reroute four rush-hour Grand Central Madison trains back to Penn Station Starting on MondayThe MTA also says it is adding more stops on Ronkonkoma trains to relieve some of the transfers at Jamaica.MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber says they knew the new schedule would be a learning curve…
Robert Blake, actor acquitted in wife’s killing, dies at 89
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Blake, the Emmy award-winning performer who went from acclaim for his acting to notoriety when he was tried and acquitted in the killing of his wife, died Thursday at age 89. A statement released on behalf of his niece, Noreen Austin, said Blake died from heart disease, surrounded by family…
Report: Trump invited to testify before NY grand jury
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has been invited to testify next week before a New York grand jury that has been investigating hush money payments made on his behalf during his 2016 presidential campaign, according to a news report. The New York Times cited “ four people with knowledge of the matter…