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Joe Biden plans new taxes on the rich to help save Medicare
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday proposed new taxes on the rich to help fund Medicare, saying the plan would help to extend the insurance program’s solvency by 25 years and provide a degree of middle-class stability to millions of older adults. In his plan, Biden is overtly declaring that the wealthy ought…
AP source: Giants give Jones 4-year, $160M deal, tag Barkley
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — After days of hard-fought, down-to-the wire negotiating the New York Giants reached a new four-year contract with quarterback Daniel Jones on Tuesday and put a franchise tag on running back Saquon Barkley. A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press the Giants and agents for Jones reached…
Fire Island Lighthouse temporarily closed because of damage
The Fire Island Lighthouse Tower has been temporarily closed until further notice because of damage that may have been caused by the weather.The National Park Service says an exterior panel on the northeast side of the lighthouse separated from the structure. It called the damage “more cosmetic than it is structural” and said the closure…
NYBC declares blood emergency
New York Blood Center has declared the 1st blood emergency of the year. The organization says it received 6,000 fewer donations in February than it did last year. The current stock of blood is 12% below hospital needs. Anyone who wants to donate blood can make an appointment at www.nybc.org
Hochul announces $110 million in grant programs to improve water quality across the state
Governor Hochul on Monday announced that approximately $110 million was awarded to 86 projects through two grant programs to improve water quality across the state. The grant programs support projects that will help protect drinking water, update aging water infrastructure, and improve aquatic habitat in communities statewide. The Seatuck Environmental Association will receive $320,000 for…
Pence files motion to block subpoena
Former Vice President Mike Pence has filed a motion asking a judge to block a federal grand jury subpoena for his testimony related to January 6 on the grounds that he is protected by the Constitution’s Speech or Debate Clause. Pence had publicly signaled that he planned to resist the subpoena, arguing it was unconstitutional.…
CDC lowers Long Island’s COVID-19 risk to ‘low’
The Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has dropped Long Island’s community-level risk of COVID-19 transmission to “low,” though a local expert recommends people remain cautious, especially those vulnerable to serious illness.The CDC had earlier reduced Long Island’s risk level from high to medium in January.
Inwood man arrested for stealing fire department vehicle and crashing into a utility pole
Nassau police say a Inwood man was arrested after allegedly stealing an Inwood Fire Department vehicle and crashing into a utility pole in East Atlantic Beach — causing the pole to crack in half and an attached transformer to explode.The suspect stole the pickup truck from the firehouse early Saturday morning, drove it through the…
Hofstra routs William & Mary 94-46 in Colonial quarterfinal, Charleston defeats Stony Brook 74-52
WASHINGTON (AP) — Aaron Estrada had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Tyler Thomas also scored 22, and Hofstra routed William & Mary 94-46 on Sunday in the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament quarterfinals. Thomas made 9 of 11 shots, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc. Jaquan Carlos had three 3-pointers and finished with 15…
Small plane crashes in suburban Long Island; 1 dead, 2 hurt
LINDENHURST, N.Y. (AP) — A single-engine plane crashed as it approached a regional airpot in suburban Long Island on Sunday, killing one person aboard and seriously injuring the two other occupants, federal officials said. No injuries were reported on the ground. The Piper PA 28 went down about 3 p.m. while heading to Republic Airport…
Unemployment claims drop for 3rd straight week
The number of people applying for benefits in the U.S. fell for third straight week. Applications for jobless claims in the U.S. for the week ending February 25 fell to 190,000 from 192,000 the previous week, the Labor Department said Thursday. It’s the seventh straight week claims were under 200,000. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Hochul says LIRR schedule will be better next week
The MTA and Gov. Hochul say the LIRR schedule problems will be better next week. Since the opening of Grand Central Madison on Monday riders have been complaining about schedule changes and overcrowded trains. The LIRR says they will be adding trains for more frequent service for the Brooklyn shuttle and they’re already adding cars…