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Cosori recalling 2 million air fryers for fire risk
(AP) Cosori is recalling more than 2 million air fryers sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico because their wire connections can overheat and cause a fire risk. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall Thursday. The agency said consumers should stop using the air fryers immediately. The recall involves multiple model numbers…
Sorokin lead Islanders to 2-1 win vs. Jets
NEW YORK (AP) — Simon Holmstrom scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and Ilya Sorokin made 24 saves to lead the New York Islanders to a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night. Sebastian Aho also scored for New York, which won for the third time in four games and extended…
TikTok challenge damaging fences in Centereach
A half-dozen young people, who range in age from 12 to 18years old are facing charges after damaging fences as part of a TikTok challenge in Centereach.Police said that members of the group were recording themselves blasting through fences at several homes.The destructive stunt is part of a recent TikTok trend called the “Kool-Aid Man”…
TikTok challenge damaging fences in Centereach
A half-dozen young people, who range in age from 12 to 18years old are facing charges after damaging fences as part of a TikTok challenge in Centereach.Police said that members of the group were recording themselves blasting through fences at several homes.The destructive stunt is part of a recent TikTok trend called the “Kool-Aid Man”…
$26 million renovation for MacArthur Airport
Town of Islip officials announced a plan for a $26 million renovation for MacArthur Airport on Wednesday.Improvement in the main terminal will include upgrades to the electrical and plumbing systems, a new roof and doors and a new baggage handling system will also be installed.The project, funded in part by federal and state grants, will…
Garden City Village Board vote against casino
In a a symbolic gesture, the Garden City Village Board voted to take an official stand against a proposed casino at the Nassau Hub.The proposal by Las Vegas Sands would have an entertainment complex at the Nassau Coliseum site – including a casino and a hotel.The developer says the project would bring jobs and tax…
LIPA proposes new Time-of-Day rates
LIPA has proposed a new Time-of-Day rates plan that it says would help customers save money and support clean energy. Peak hours would only be from 3-7 p.m. on weekdays. LIPA says customers would still have the option to stay on a flat rate. Long Island Power Authority customers can submit written questions and comments…
Santos names new treasurer for campaign finances
Rep. George Santos has named a treasurer for his campaign finances. Andrew Olson was named as the new treasurer in a filing with the Federal Election Commission on Tuesday. The Commission warned Santos last week that he could no longer raise or spend campaign money without a treasurer. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
Linda Mangano, wife of Ed Mangano released from federal prison
Linda Mangano the wife of former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, who was convicted alongside him for political corruption will serving the remainder of her sentence under home confinement after she was released from a federal prison in Connecticut.Mangano, who began serving her 15-month sentence in September, was released after spending just five months in…
Nets give coach Jacque Vaughn multiyear contract extension
NEW YORK (AP) — Jacque Vaughn, who has coached the Brooklyn Nets into playoff position despite the trades of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving during another turbulent season for the franchise, has agreed to a multiyear contract extension. Vaughn replaced Steve Nash early in the season and the Nets announced Tuesday they were extending his…
WWI era machine gun stolen in Bay Shore
Suffolk Police say World War I era machine gun was stolen from the roof of the Bay Shore Marine Corps League Detachment on Sunrise Highway over the weekend. The gun is not in working condition and is said to be worth about $20,000.Anyone with information is asked to call Suffolk Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.
Two people hurt when car drive into store front
Two people were injured Monday morning after a woman drove her SUV through the window of an H&R Block in Bohemia. The crash happened around noon when a woman mistook the gas pedal for the brake on her SUV in the parking lot. A couple who were inside the building at the time was taken…