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Suffolk County ends red-light camera program
Suffolk County has ended the red-light camera program after 14 years. The program ended after state and county lawmakers failed to take steps to extend it beyond Dec 1st.Suffolk brought in $289.6 million in gross revenue from the red-light camera program between 2013 and 2023.The red-light camera program is still in effect in Nassau County.
Massapequa ice hockey player dies following medical event
A Massapequa High School senior died after experienced a sudden medical event during a varsity ice hockey game on Saturday night.Officials confirmed the death of 17-year-old Connor Kasin, who was participating in a game at the Town of Oyster Bay Skating Center in Bethpage.According to Nassau police, Kasin lost consciousness during intermission. People nearby immediately…
Lou Carnesecca, Hall of Fame coach who led St. John’s for 24 seasons, dies at 99
NEW YORK (AP) — In the long and storied history of New York City basketball, nobody wore it quite like Lou Carnesecca.The excitable St. John’s coach whose outlandish sweaters became an emblem of his team’s rousing Final Four run in 1985, died at 99 on Saturday, just a few weeks shy of his 100th birthday.The…
Middle East latest: Israel agrees to a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon
By The Associated Press Story Body Israel has agreed to a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon that will take effect at 4 a.m. Wednesday. Moments after U.S. President Joe Biden announced the ceasefire deal, which Israel’s Cabinet approved late Tuesday, an Israeli airstrike slammed into the Lebanese capital. Residents of Beirut and its southern suburbs have…
MTA service for Thanksgiving 2024
Whether you’re heading out of town for the holiday or staying in town, here’s what you need to know about travel on the subway, buses, LIRR, and Metro-North over the Thanksgiving holiday. MTA Updated November 25, 2024 12:00 p.m. Holiday travel tips Service details Subways Thursday, November 28: Subways will operate on a Sunday schedule. The…
How to watch and stream the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK (AP) — The holiday season really kicks off when the massive helium balloons start floating through New York. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade — two years away from its 100th birthday — this year will feature 17 giant character balloons, 22 floats, 15 novelty and heritage inflatables, 11 marching bands, 700 clowns, 10…
Special counsel moves to abandon election interference and classified documents cases against Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith moved to abandon two criminal cases against Donald Trump on Monday, acknowledging that Trump’s return to the White House will preclude attempts to federally prosecute him for retaining classified documents or trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat.The decision was inevitable, since longstanding Justice Department policy says sitting…
Port Washington Schools superintendent charged with DWI
Dr. Michael Hynes, the outgoing Port Washington Schools superintendent, was arrested over the weekend for driving drunk and seriously injuring a motorcyclist in a crash in Sayville.According to police, Hynes was attempted to turn left and crashed into a motorcycle.The motorcyclist was transported to the Hospital with serious injuries.Hynes had announced earlier this month that…
Do not wash your turkey and other Thanksgiving tips to keep your food safe
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health WriterReady or not, the holidays are here. It’s a time when many Americans accustomed to preparing simple meals find themselves responsible for safely serving multi-dish feasts.It’s no easy task. Outbreaks of some types of food poisoning tend to rise in November and December, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease…
Thanksgiving Travel Latest: Airport strike, staff shortages and weather could impact holiday travel
(AP) Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end with another record day for air travel in the United States. AAA predicts that nearly 80 million Americans will venture at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday and next Monday, most of them by car. However, travelers could be impacted by ongoing…
Joe Biden begins final White House holiday season with turkey pardons for ‘Peach’ and ‘Blossom’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden kicked off his final holiday season at the White House on Monday by issuing the traditional reprieve to two turkeys who will bypass the Thanksgiving table to live out their days in southern Minnesota.Biden welcomed 2,500 guests to the South Lawn under sunny skies as he cracked jokes about…
Windy weekend causes power outages
Strong winds across the area over the weekend cause power outages in many Long Island communitiesAt the height of Saturday’s winds, 1,500 homes lost power.According to PSEG-LI power had been restored to most homes as of Saturday night.