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6 people arrested in Lowe’s credit card scheme
Suffolk County prosecutors say six suspects are facing charges in a fraud scheme involving Lowe’s credit cards. The group opened multiple Lowe’s credit cards in the names of different victims at several stores across Suffolk County. They then used them to purchase over $25,000 worth of gift cards.
Shirley man accused of Adventureland stabbing pleads not guilty
Daniel Tomasky the Shirley man accused of stabbing another man with a folding knife at Adventureland in July pleaded not guilty on Wednesday. Tomasky attorney said his client “feared for his life” as he stepped in to defend his wife during an altercation. Prosecutors say Tomasky stabbed James Burns who was not involved in the…
New exit ramps open on Long Island Expressway
A pair of new exit ramps connecting the Long Island Expressway to Crooked Hill Road opened Wednesday at exit 53.The $27 million project that has been under construction since 2022, will ease traffic for commuters and residents in the Brentwood area.
MacArthur Airport announces nonstop service to Sarasota, Florida
Long Island MacArthur Airport has announced new nonstop flights between Islip and Sarasota, Florida on Breeze Airways.The weekly flights will begin in November on Thursdays and Sundays.Breeze customers can book special limited-time introductory fares beginning now.
Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack
VIENNA (AP) — Organizers of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this week called them off on Wednesday after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as the concerts.Swift was scheduled to play at the Austrian capital’s Ernst Happel Stadium on Thursday, Friday…
A complete list of Paris Olympics medal winners
PARIS (AP) — The 2024 Olympics are underway. The United States led the medal standings after the 10th day of competition with China second and host France third, but more winners will join the list every day from July 27-Aug. 11. See which countries lead the medal count and the highlights in today’s schedule. Below…
Taylor Swift leads the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Post Malone
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music WriterNEW YORK (AP) — It’s Taylor Swift’s world, and the MTV Video Music Award nominations are the latest proof.“The Tortured Poets Department” singer once again tops the VMA noms with 10 — eight for her “Fortnight” music video and nods in the artist of the year and best pop categories.…
New York Civil Liberties Union criticized the Nassau mask ban as an infringement on free speech rights
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — Lawmakers in a suburban New York county have approved a bill to ban masks in public places with exemptions for people who cover their faces for health reasons or religious or cultural purposes.Supporters said the bill approved Monday by the Republican-controlled Nassau County Legislature on Long Island would prevent violent protesters…
Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate, aiming to add Midwest muscle to ticket
By SEUNG MIN KIM, COLLEEN LONG, ZEKE MILLER and WILL WEISSERT Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, according to three people familiar with the decision.In choosing Walz, she is turning to a Midwestern governor, military veteran and union supporter who helped…
Nassau County legislator vote to transfer the Nassau Coliseum lease and pass “Mask Transparency Act”
The Nassau County legislators voted Monday to transfer the Nassau Coliseum’s 42 year lease to Las Vegas Sands.The legislators also approved the start of an environmental review required for any future development on the land, including a possible casino.The Nassau County legislators also voted to approve the “Mask Transparency Act” that makes it illegal to…
Kamala Harris is now Democratic presidential nominee, will face off against Donald Trump this fall
By SEUNG MIN KIM Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris, a daughter of immigrants who rose through the California political and law enforcement ranks to become the first female vice president in U.S. history, formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination on Monday — becoming the first woman of color to lead a major…
‘National Night Out’ Is Tuesday August 6th
WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé (D – Freeport) is hosting National Night Out at Baldwin Senior High School in partnership with the Baldwin Civic Association, the Nassau County Police Department, Baldwin Fire Department, the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association (PBA) and an array of community stakeholders on Tuesday, Aug. 6. For more than four…