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First class of residents complete training to become armed deputies
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says the first group of seven Nassau County residents completed their training to become armed deputies. The training is the first step forward in the controversial plan to deputize residents who have gun licenses to be used for extra security during extreme emergencies.
Trump attorney and Stormy Daniels trade barbs during questions about alleged 2006 sexual encounter
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, JAKE OFFENHARTZ, JENNIFER PELTZ and COLLEEN LONG Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s defense attorney on Thursday accused Stormy Daniels of slowly altering the details of an alleged 2006 sexual encounter with Trump, trying to persuade jurors that a key prosecution witness in the former president’s hush money trial cannot…
House rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s effort to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from office
By LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Hardline Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tried and failed in sudden action Wednesday to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, her long-shot effort swiftly and resoundingly rejected by Democrats and Republicans tired of the political chaos.One of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters in Congress, Greene stood on the…
Another pro-Palestinian protest at Stony Brook University
There was another pro-Palestinian protest Wednesday on the campus of Stony Brook University.Dozens of people took part in the rally that was originally supposed to take place near the Stony Brook LIRR station before It was moved to a bus stop on campus.The demonstration took place nearly a week after 29 people were arrested during…
Town orders West Babylon homeless shelter to close
The Town of Babylon has told the Family Service League it has 45 days to shut down a West Babylon homeless shelter. The town says it is operating the shelter without a valid certificate of occupancy Neighbors say there has been drug use at the shelter, and police have constantly been called for disturbances.
STAMP OUT HUNGER IS SATURDAY, MAY 11TH
What is Stamp Out Hunger? It’s the nation’s largest one-day food drive and you can be a part of it! This event on Long Island is a partnership between the National Association of Letter Carriers, United States Postal Service, and Island Harvest Food Bank. This year, letter carriers across the country head out on their…
TikTok sues US to block law that could ban the social media platform
By HALELUYA HADERO, MICHELLE CHAPMAN and BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Business Writers TikTok and its Chinese parent company filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a new American law that would ban the popular video-sharing app in the U.S. unless it’s sold to an approved buyer, saying it unfairly singles out the platform and is an unprecedented attack…
Stony Brook University’s senate faculty vote to drop charges against protesters, Protest Wednesday to close LIRR parking lot
Stony Brook University’s senate faculty voted to demand that all charges brought against the 29 people who were arrested last week during pro-Palestinian protests be dropped and records expunged by the institution. The protesters were arrested last week when they refused to vacate the area when University, Suffolk and state police all responded to the…
Man facing murder charges in shooting death of NYPD officer pleads not guilty
Guy Rivera the man accused of fatally shooting NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller was indicted Tuesday on murder charges. Rivera is facing several charges, including murder in the first degree and of attempting to shoot another officer. He pleaded not guilty. He is due back in court on July 22 and will remain in jail until…
Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during testimony in hush money trial
NEW YORK (AP) — As the third week of witness testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial takes place, all eyes are on Stormy Daniels, who took the stand Tuesday morning and recounted for jurors the lead-up to meeting Trump and a 2006 sexual encounter she has said the two engaged in. Trump denies the…
Suffolk police cracking down on underage vape sales
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romain announced Operation Smoke Out Monday. The plan is a push to crack down on illegal and underage vape sales.Romaine said “We’re going after stores that are not obeying state and county laws regarding tobacco use, regarding vaping and other products that should not be sold to minors,”
Thief employs classic move to nab $255K ring from Tiffany, authorities say
NEW YORK (AP) — A jewel thief who is wanted in connection with crimes committed from Florida to South Korea stole a diamond ring worth $255,000 from a Tiffany store in New York by switching it with a cubic zirconia replica, authorities said.The theft took place on March 4 at a Tiffany store in Manhattan’s…