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Man working on “Law & Order” shot to death on location in Brooklyn
NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities in New York City are investigating the shooting death of a man at a location for the TV series “Law & Order: Organized Crime.” But so far, there’s no word on a possible suspect or motive. The shooting was early yesterday, before filming was to start. Police say Johnny Pizzaro…
State steps up shark patrols on South Shore beaches
East Farmingdale, NY- Expect to see more drones, helicopters and boats keeping a close watch on the South Shore Ocean beaches across Long Island. New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Monday that the state would be conducting shark patrols at ocean beaches. In the past few weeks, four people have been bitten by sharks in…
House to vote on same-sex marriage, push back against court
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is set to vote to protect same-sex and interracial marriages. Tuesday’s vote stands as a direct confrontation with the Supreme Court, whose conservative majority in overturning Roe v. Wade abortion access signaled that other rights may be in jeopardy. While the Respect for Marriage Act is expected to pass the…
Long Island braces for potential heatwave
East Farmingdale, NY- After wild weather on Monday including soaking rain, flash flooding and thunder the weather Tuesday across Long Island, should reach into the upper 80’s and 90’s. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory in effect for Wednesday from 12pm-8pm, where temperatures could feel, close to 100 degrees. In Nassau County,…
33,000 more monkeypox vaccines on the way to NY as appointments run dry
East Farmingdale, NY- It’s reminiscent of the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, as appointments for monekypox vaccines in New York City and on Long Island fill up, moments after going online. New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Monday she expects another 33,000 dosages of the monkeypox vaccine to arrive from the federal government later…
Uvalde report: 376 officers but ‘egregiously poor’ decisions
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — A report says nearly 400 law enforcement officials rushed to a mass shooting that left 21 people dead at a Uvalde elementary school. But “egregiously poor decision-making” resulted in a chaotic scene that lasted more than an hour before the gunman was finally confronted and killed. The report is the first…
Trial expected to begin for ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the trial of former presidential adviser Steve Bannon. He faces criminal contempt of Congress charges after refusing for months to cooperate with the House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection. Bannon is charged in Washington’s federal court with defying a subpoena that sought his…
Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck wed in Las Vegas drive-through
NEW YORK (AP) — After a two-decade, on-again, off-again romance, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez finally “have papers” on each other. The celebrity pair got married over the weekend in Las Vegas. Lopez announced the news in an online newsletter for her fans yesterday. Lopez, who will now use the name Jennifer Lynn Affleck, says…
Woman and 3 dogs rescued from house fire
Islip Terrace, NY- A woman and her three dogs were rescued Sunday morning from a house fire in Islip Terrace. Officials say a 19-year-old woman was trapped inside a basement apartment at 4 Cleveland Street when fire crews arrived. Police say firefighters broke a basement window to rescue the woman who was then transported to…
NY allocates $13.6M to fight gun violence
East Farmingdale, NY- New York State has set dedicated $13.6 million dollars to fight gun violence. Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement yesterday and said the funds would not only help with prevention but also will aid victims, their families and the local community. “This critical funding will boost the efforts of street outreach workers…
State launches monkeypox text message alerts
East Farmingdale, NY- Amid rising cases of the monkeypox virus, New York State health officials announced Thursday a new moneypox text message alert system. New Yorkers can sign up by texting the word MONKEYPOX to 81366 for information including cases, symptoms, testing and vaccination. As of July 14, New York State has recorded 414 confirmed…
Schumer readies vote on scaled-back computer chips bill
WASHINGTON (AP) – A bill that would provide grants, tax credits and other incentives for computer chip manufacturing may soon see action in the Senate. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is telling senators to expect an initial vote as early as Tuesday on a scaled-back bill that would include $52 billion for semiconductor producers in the…