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Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National WriterQuincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91.Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, says he died Sunday night at…
Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya win the New York City Marathon
NEW YORK (AP) — Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui used strong kicks in the final mile to pull away from their nearest competitors and both win the New York City Marathon for the first time Sunday.Nageeye, who became the first runner from the Netherlands to win the men’s race, was step-for-step with 2022 champion Evans…
Early voting on Long Island ended Sunday
Election Day is Tuesday with Polls opening at 6am and closing at 9pm. Early voting on Long Island wrapped up Sunday. It is estimated over 75 Million people have already voted across the U.S. In addition to the Prudential, Congressional, Senate and local elections, there are 2 propositions being voted on for Long Island. Proposition…
NYC declares a drought watch and asks residents to conserve water
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s mayor urged residents to take shorter showers, fix dripping faucets and otherwise conserve water, issuing a drought watch Saturday after a parched October here and in much of the United States.A drought watch is the first of three potential levels of water-saving directives, and Adams pitched it in a…
Police seek suspect who shot and wounded state trooper in New York
EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) — Police are searching for a man who shot and wounded a New York state trooper Wednesday night during a traffic stop on Long Island.New York State Police Superintendent Steven James said at a press conference Thursday that authorities are seeking a suspect in a black sedan, possibly a Dodge Charger,…
Yankees blow 5-run lead with epic defensive meltdown as Dodgers rally to clinch World Series
NEW YORK (AP) — Just when it appeared Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees were right back in this World Series, they all but handed away the trophy.An epic meltdown of defensive miscues, beginning with Judge’s embarrassing error in center field, helped the Los Angeles Dodgers rally in a five-run fifth inning that tied…
Suspect in Hamptons spa murder found dead
Officials say the suspect in the murder of a Brooklyn woman at the Water Mill resort and spa on the east end Monday afternoon has been found dead. According to police, Thomas Gannon was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home in Pennsylvania. The alleged killer and victim, Sabina Khorramdel, knew each…
TGI Fridays closes Westbury and Rockville Centre locations
TGI Fridays has closed its Westbury and Rockville Centre restaurants, leaving just four locations on Long Island as the restaurant chain reportedly heads toward bankruptcy.Nearly 50 TGI Fridays locations across the US closed in the past week. In January TGI Fridays closed locations in Bay Shore, Hauppauge and Massapequa.The four Long Island locations that are…
Yankees fans who interfered with Betts’ catch are banned from Game 5 of the World Series
NEW YORK (AP) — Two New York Yankees fans who were ejected from Game 4 of the World Series for interfering with Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts have been banned from Game 5 on Wednesday night.Betts leaped at the wall in foul territory and initially caught Gleyber Torres’ pop up in the first…
Daylight Saving Time Might Be Your Biggest Sleep Thief This Year
(AP) Michael Dinich | Wealth of Geeks Two in five Americans will experience “Daylight Saving Scaries” when preparing to change the clocks in November.The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 40% feel a sense of dread when preparing to “fall back,” a feeling that lasts much longer than just the day or two surrounding the…
Volpe slam sparks comeback after Freeman homer, Yanks beat Dodgers 11-4 to force World Series Game 5
NEW YORK (AP) — Fifteen years after little Anthony Volpe watched the Yankees parade with the World Series trophy, he saved their season and kept alive hopes for an improbable title.New York had moved closer to getting swept in the World Series when Freddie Freeman hit another first-inning home run.Volpe, a New York native whose…
Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ has died
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has died. She was 79.Garr died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis “surrounded by family and friends,” said publicist Heidi Schaeffer. Garr battled other health problems in recent…