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LIRR looking to improve wireless service
The MTA is looking to improve wireless service for LIRR commuters. It has put out a request for proposals from companies interested in building and maintaining a wireless communication network throughout the Long Island Rail Road. The network, which would be developed at no cost to the MTA, could include new cellular towers in segments…
Trump grants one-month exemption for US automakers from new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers, as worries persist that the newly launched trade war could crush domestic manufacturing.The pause comes after Trump spoke with leaders of the “big 3” automakers, Ford, General Motors and Stellantis,…
New Voting Machines coming to Suffolk
The Suffolk County Legislature has allocated nearly $35 million to the county’s Board of Elections to purchase new voting machines. Officials say the current machines are prone to ballot jams and mechanical issues.Various civic groups have argued the new machines under consideration are unreliable, too costly and inefficient. The Board of Elections is looking to…
Gang members indicted in Suffolk County
Thirteen gang members involved in a vehicle theft and credit card fraud ring have been indicted in Suffolk County. The members of the Hempstead/Freeport-based gang known as the CC Boyz are accused of breaking into more than 52 vehicles and stealing 15 of them around Long Island, and using stolen credit cards to make more…
Trump’s address to Congress showed the country’s stark partisan divide
WASHINGTON (AP) — A president’s speech to Congress — even without the formal gloss of a State of the Union address — is typically a time for a call to national unity and predictable claims about the country being strong.But that wasn’t President Donald Trump’s plan. His speech on Tuesday night was relentlessly partisan, boasting…
Trump’s trade war draws swift retaliation with new tariffs from Mexico, Canada and China
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump launched a trade war Tuesday against America’s three biggest trading partners, drawing immediate retaliation from Mexico, Canada and China and sending financial markets into a tailspin as the U.S. faced the threat of rekindled inflation and paralyzing uncertainty for business.Just after midnight, Trump imposed 25% taxes, or tariffs, on…
Ponquogue Bridge reopened
The Ponquogue Bridge in Hampton Bays that has been closed for emergency repairs, reopened Tuesday with limitations The Town of Southampton says traffic is limited to vehicles under five tons and permitted ambulances. Emergency repair efforts will continue and officials hope to restore the bridge to full capacity as soon as possible.
Rangers beat Islanders 4-0
NEW YORK (AP) — Will Cuylle and Will Borgen scored in the first period, Igor Shesterkin stopped 21 shots for his fourth shutout of the season, and the New York Rangers beat the crosstown-rival Islanders 4-0 on Monday night. J.T. Miller and Artemi Panarin each had a goal and an assist for the Rangers, who…
National BBQ Festival coming to Eisenhower Park
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced that the National BBQ Festival will be held at Eisenhower Park from June 13-15, 2025. Tickets for the National BBQ Festival are now on sale at https://nationalbbqfest.com. The festival will feature two full days of BBQ competition with a $100,000 purse—one of the largest prizes in the country and…
A dozen students became ill after they ingested marijuana edible gummies
Suffolk police say A dozen students at William Floyd Middle School in Moriches became ill and 11 were taken to hospitals after they ingested marijuana edible gummies handed out by another student on Monday.The students were all between the ages of 13 and 14 years old.A police spokesperson declined to say where the student obtained…
Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday, with ‘no room’ for delay
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that 25% taxes on imports from Mexico and Canada would start Tuesday, sparking renewed fears of a North American trade war that already showed signs of pushing up inflation and hindering growth.“Tomorrow — tariffs 25% on Canada and 25% on Mexico. And that’ll start,” Trump told reporters…