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The Democratic National Convention is here. Here’s how to watch it
By MEG KINNARD Associated PressCHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday, with delegates and officials descending on Chicago after a wild few weeks that saw the party switch out its nominee, upending what had already been an unprecedented campaign year.With the departure of President Joe Biden from the campaign, and Vice President…
PSC approves rate hike for National Grid
The state Public Service Commission on Thursday unanimously approved a three-year rate hike that will allow National Grid to raise average residential natural gas bills starting next month. The new prices will be phased in over three years.In year one, the average bill will increase by about $33 per month. In year two, another $8…
Investigators link phone number in document tied to Heuermann to sex worker
Newsday is reporting that law enforcement source say a phone number in an alleged planning document by Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect Rex A. Heuermann has been linked to a former sex worker from the Bronx. Investigators have since reportedly confirmed the number belonged to Danielle Goodling who died in 2021 at age 42, of…
Donald Trump asks judge to delay sentencing in hush money case until after November election
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is asking the judge in his New York hush money criminal case to delay his sentencing until after the November presidential election.In a letter made public Thursday, lawyers for the former president and current Republican nominee suggested that sentencing Trump as scheduled on Sept.…
‘Hollywood Squares’ host and Broadway star Peter Marshall dies at 98
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment WriterLOS ANGELES (AP) — Peter Marshall, the actor and singer turned game show host who played straight man to the stars for 16 years on “The Hollywood Squares,” has died. He was 98.He died Thursday of kidney failure at his home in the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles, publicist Harlan…
Matthew Perry’s assistant among 5 people, including 2 doctors, charged in ‘Friends’ star’s death
By ANDREW DALTON and KAITLYN HUAMANI Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) — Five people including his personal assistant and two doctors have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death in what prosecutors called a “broad underground criminal network” dedicated to getting the “Friends” star the powerful surgical anesthetic that killed him.The doctors preyed on Perry’s…
4th case of listeria reported on Long Island
A fourth case of listeria has been reported on Long Island. The outbreak traced to Boar’s Head meat products has left three dead and sickened 43 people across the country. Millions of pounds of deli meats were recalled in late July due to the outbreak, and it has caused a decline in deli meat sales…
Ernesto becomes a hurricane after pummeling northeast Caribbean and knocking out power in the region
By DÁNICA COTO Associated PressTOA BAJA, Puerto Rico (AP) — Ernesto strengthened into a hurricane Wednesday as it dropped torrential rain on Puerto Rico and left half of all customers in the U.S. territory without power as it threatened to become a major storm en route to Bermuda.The storm was located about 180 miles (290…
WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency as a new form of the virus spreads
By MARIA CHENG AP Medical WriterLONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and elsewhere in Africa a global emergency on Wednesday, with cases confirmed among children and adults in more than a dozen countries and a new form of the virus spreading. Few vaccine doses are available on the…
Suburban New York county bans masks meant to hide people’s identities
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — Suburban New York officials looking to stop violent protesters from obscuring their identities have banned wearing masks in public except for health or religious reasons.Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, signed the legislation Wednesday, calling it a “bill that protects the public.” Nassau County is on Long Island just east…
George Santos Trial to have Anonymous Jury
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the jury in the September fraud trial of former Long Island Congressman George Santos will be anonymous and will not be selected using a questionnaire as the defense had requested. U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert said more than 350 potential jurors are expected to report for duty on Sept.…
Ford & Mazda Recalls
Ford and Mazda are warning the owners of more than 475,000 older vehicles in the U.S. not to drive them because they have dangerous Takata air bag inflators that have not been replaced. The warning issued Tuesday covers more than 374,000 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles from the 2004 through 2014 model years and nearly…