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Rockefeller tree ushers in Christmas season
NEW YORK (AP) — An iconic sign of Christmas arrived in New York City on Saturday as a crane hoisted an 82-foot (25-meter) Norway spruce into place at Rockefeller Plaza, where the 14-ton tree will be festooned with thousands of lights and topped with a star encrusted with millions of crystals. The Christmas tree will…
Jones, Barkley lead Giants past Texans 24-16 for 7-2 start
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have been finding ways to win all season and they came up with a new one against the Houston Texans. Saquon Barkley left. Saquon Barkley right. Saquon Barkley up the middle. Barkley carried a career-high 35 times for 152 yards and scored a touchdown as the…
Hempstead Village police stop man’s knife attack on ex-girlfriend
Hempstead Village police officers who responded to a 911 call Thursday morning stopped a Connecticut man’s stabbing attack on his ex-girlfriend. Police received a call from a witness who said he saw a man with a knife assault a woman and push her into a elevator. The responding officers were met by the victim’s two…
Hofstra University walkway closed after crash
The pedestrian walkway that links the north and south sides of the Hofstra University campus over Hempstead Turnpike is closed indefinitely after it was struck by a truck Thursday. Nassau County police say a truck, used to haul dumpsters struck the bottom of the walkway shortly after 2 p.m. The driver of the truck was…
For Veterans Day many restaurants and businesses on Long Island are offering special discounts for veterans
7-ElevenGet a free coffee or Big Gulp on Veterans Day. Download the 7-Eleven app and sign in or register. Located islandwide Anthony’s Coal Fired PizzaVeterans and active-duty military receive a free 12-inch cheese pizza on Veterans Day. Located Wantagh, Woodbury, Commack, Bohemia Applebee’sVeterans and active-duty military can select a free meal from a limited menu…
North Amityville man arrested in a hit-and-run
A North Amityville man is accused in a hit-and-run that killed a man on route 110 in Farmingdale. The accident happened around 3pm yesterday afternoon, when the driver hit the victim and the speed away. The victim was pronounced dead at Good Samaritan University Hospital The Police located the driver at his North Amityville home…
Nicole, rare November hurricane, makes landfall in Florida
MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Nicole made landfall early Thursday along the east coast of Florida, just south of Vero Beach. The storm was already battering a large area of the storm-weary state with strong winds, dangerous storm surge and heavy rain, officials said. The rare November hurricane had already led officials to shut down airports…
Zeldin concedes
After initially saying he was not ready to concede on election night, Lee Zeldin, who was running against Kathy Hochul for governor, sent a message of congratulations Wednesday afternoon for her win. In a statement from Zeldin said “I would like to congratulate New York Governor Kathy Hochul on her election to a full, four-year…
Nets name Jacque Vaughn head coach
NEW YORK (AP) — Jacque Vaughn knew when he moved into Steve Nash’s seat that he might just be keeping it warm for Ime Udoka. The Brooklyn Nets were expected to hire the suspended Boston Celtics coach for their job, maybe after Vaughn had it only for a game. Instead, the Nets decided Wednesday to…
Election 2022 Update
Democrat Kathy Hochul has become the first woman elected New York governor, winning the office outright that she took over in 2021 when former Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned.She defeated Republican congressman Lee Zeldin who has not yet conceded.NY State Attorney General Letita James And Senator Chuck Schumer both won reelection.In Congress from Long Island Republicans…
Powerball ticket sold in California snags record $2.04B win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in Southern California has won a record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot after more than three months without anyone hitting the top prize. The winning numbers were selected Tuesday morning, nearly 10 hours after the scheduled Monday night drawing because of problems processing sales data at…
Powerball ticket sold in California snags record $2.04B win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in Southern California has won a record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot after more than three months without anyone hitting the top prize. The winning numbers were selected Tuesday morning, nearly 10 hours after the scheduled Monday night drawing because of problems processing sales data at…