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Study says modernizing Belmont Park racetrack would create economic boost
A new project to modernize the Belmont Park racetrack would create a big economic boost, according to a new study from a group called “We Are NY Horse Racing.”The study found the multiyear project would help generate $155 million in annual economic output and support 740 new full-time jobs.A new Belmont Park would also produce…
Bruins beat Isles in shootout
BOSTON (AP) — Jake DeBrusk and David Pastrnak each scored in a shootout to give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. DeBrusk also had two goals and an assist in regulation, and Linus Ullmark stopped 23 shots for Boston, improving his record to 17-1. The Bruins are…
A slowdown in US inflation eases some pressure on households
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation in the United States slowed again last month in the latest sign that price increases are cooling despite the pressures they continue to inflict on American households. Consumer prices rose 7.1% in November from a year ago, the government said Tuesday. That was down sharply from 7.7% in October and a…
East Meadow nursing home is being sued by New York state
Fulton Commons Care Center nursing home in East Meadow is being sued by New York state over claims of fraud and abuse. Attorney General Letitia James says the owners stole over $16 million in Medicare and Medicaid funds. James also says the fraud left the facility understaffed leading to resident neglect, mistreatment and abuse. (AP…
East Meadow nursing home is being sued by New York state
Fulton Commons Care Center nursing home in East Meadow is being sued by New York state over claims of fraud and abuse. Attorney General Letitia James says the owners stole over $16 million in Medicare and Medicaid funds. James also says the fraud left the facility understaffed leading to resident neglect, mistreatment and abuse. (AP…
Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions. “This law and the love it defends strike a blow against hate in all its forms,” Biden said on the South Lawn of the White House. “And that’s…
Rangers and Nets win
NEW YORK (AP) — Filip Chytil scored 2:15 into overtime and the New York Rangers rallied to beat New Jersey 4-3 on Monday night, snapping the Devils’ 11-game road win streak. Vincent Trochek had a goal and an assist, Kaapo Kakko and Chris Kreider also scored, and K’Andre Miller had two assists for the Rangers,…
Rangers and Nets win
NEW YORK (AP) — Filip Chytil scored 2:15 into overtime and the New York Rangers rallied to beat New Jersey 4-3 on Monday night, snapping the Devils’ 11-game road win streak. Vincent Trochek had a goal and an assist, Kaapo Kakko and Chris Kreider also scored, and K’Andre Miller had two assists for the Rangers,…
18 arrested in Suffolk gang investigation
The Suffolk DA announced a 148-count indictment against 18 defendants who have been arrested following a10-month gang investigation.The DA says their crimes happened mostly in the Mastic, Shirley, Bellport and Riverhead areas. The crimes included armed assaults, armed robberies, armed carjacking, larcenies and shootings. – including the shooting outside of Rep. Lee Zeldin’s home.All of…
Lincoln Tunnel is now cashless
The Lincoln Tunnel officially went cashless this week. The 88-year-old tunnel became the sixth and final of the Port Authority crossings to completely switch over to electronic billing as of Sunday. Toll payments are now collected through the E-ZPass system or Toll-By-Mail, where an overhead camera snap photos of the passing license plates, and a…
Patchogue Village’s “Midnight on Main” New Year’s Eve ball rise is back
Patchogue Village’s “Midnight on Main” New Year’s Eve ball rise is set to come back after a three-year absence due to COVID-19. Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce Executive Director David Kennedy said the event, which, had been canceled in 2020, and then again in 2021, will kick off at 7 p.m. on Dec. 31 in…
LIRR assumes operational control of Grand Central Madison
The MTA has formally handed operational control of Grand Central Madison over to the Long Island Rail Road. The LIRR assumes control of the 750,000-square-foot station complex from MTA Construction & Development, which oversaw the building of the hub which will bring LIRR trains to Grand Central Terminal. An opening date has not yet been…