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The House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle. Next is the Senate
By STEPHEN GROVES and LISA MASCARO Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — The House has approved $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies in a rare weekend session as Democrats and Republicans banded together after months of hard-right resistance over renewed American support for repelling Russia’s invasion.With an overwhelming vote Saturday, the…
Prosecutors to make history with opening statements in hush money case against Trump
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, JENNIFER PELTZ, ERIC TUCKER and JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in history, prosecutors will present a criminal case against a former American president to a jury Monday as they accuse Donald Trump of a hush money scheme aimed at preventing damaging stories about his personal…
Old Bethpage couple charged with criminal weapons possession
Nassau Police say a couple has been charged with criminal weapons possession after police found multiple guns inside an Old Bethpage home on Saturday night. According to the police, they responded to the home when one of the suspect called 911 saying the other suspect threatened her with a shotgun. Responding officers found six illegal…
The man who set himself on fire outside the courthouse where Trump is on trial dies of his injuries
NEW YORK (AP) — The man who doused himself in an accelerant and set himself on fire outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial has died, police said.The New York City Police Department told The Associated Press early Saturday that the man was declared dead by staff at an area hospital.The…
Aldi opening five more Long Island stores
Aldi will be opening five more Long Island grocery stores over the next two years.Aldi currently has 13 stores on the Island, The five upcoming stores include locations opening this year in Central Islip, East Northport and Medford.Locations in Bethpage and Lake Ronkonkoma will open in 2025.
Officer hurt at scene of DWI crash
A Suffolk County officer who was at the scene of a DWI crash was hurt Thursday morning when a second drunk driver struck his patrol car.Authorities say the first crash happened on Jericho Turnpike in Huntington around 2:45 a.m. As the car was being removed by a tow truck around 4 a.m. another car hit…
New York man pleads guilty to sending threats to state attorney general and Trump civil case judge
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — A New York man has pleaded guilty to sending death threats to the state attorney general and the Manhattan judge who presided over former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud case, prosecutors said Thursday.Tyler Vogel, 26, of Lancaster, admitted to one felony count of making a terroristic threat…
12 jurors have been picked for Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Selection of alternates ongoing
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, JENNIFER PELTZ, ERIC TUCKER and JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — A jury of 12 people was seated Thursday in former President Donald Trump’s history-making hush money trial, propelling the proceedings closer to opening statements and the start of weeks of dramatic testimony.The court quickly turned to selecting alternate jurors,…
Islanders, Rangers and Knicks start the playoffs this weekend
The National Hockey League today announced the dates, starting times and national television coverage for the Eastern Conference Game 1s of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round, which begins Saturday, April 20. The complete First Round schedule will be announced when available. All times listed are ET and subject to change. The Islanders start…
Nassau Legislature approves new outdoor fields at Mitchel Athletic Complex
The Nassau County Legislature approved plans Wednesday for two new outdoor fields at the Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale.The fields will be built next to the indoor soccer facility and will be used for a variety of sports.Construction is expected to start this summer.
Heuermann back in court
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann returned to court on Wednesday in his first appearance since February for prosecutors to turn over more evidence to the defense team.Michael Brown, Heuermann’s defense attorney, announced he is seeking information from the FBI’s investigation into the Gilgo case.Heuermann is due back in court on June 18.
Pizza Strong fundraiser today for the family of Officer Diller
More than 200 pizzerias are taking part in a Long Island Pizza Strong fundraiser that will donate money to the Diller family, Beyond The Badge NY, Project Thank-A-Cop & Silver Shield Foundation.A total of $5 from every pizza sold at participating restaurants will go to the causeTo find a participating restaurant go to Lipizzastrong.com