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Starbucks union workers demand the reinstatement of union leader
On Tuesday, a group of Starbucks union workers march on the Westbury Starbucks Location to demand the reinstatement of Anthony Price, a union leader who was recently fired.Price a union leader with Workers United, which has helped Starbucks locations in New York and New Jersey in recent years, has worked at Starbucks for almost two…
Rodgers’ return will come next season with Jets out of playoff hunt and QB not 100% healthy
(AP) Aaron Rodgers’ quest to make an improbable return this season for the New York Jets appears over. The 40-year-old quarterback said during his weekly appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday he’s not yet 100% healthy in his recovery from a torn left Achilles tendon and is still a few weeks away. Rodgers…
Over 20,000 customer lost power due to storm
PSEG Long Island said more than 20,000 customer lost power due to yesterday mornings storm. PSEGLI says it brought in extra crews in anticipation of Monday’s storm. Most customers had restored by early Monday evening.
Lynbrook fire displaces 26 people
Ten fire departments responded to a fire that broke out Monday afternoon at a Lynbrook buildingThe building on Merrick Road housed a business on the ground floor and apartments above it.The Red Cross says 16 adults and 10 children were displaced by the fire No injuries were reported.
Shoplifter with tries to bite convenience store worker
Nassau Police are searching for a shoplifter who they say pushed and tried to bite a convenience store worker in Oceanside on SundayThe female suspect stuffed tuna fish and potato chips into her pockets and then tried to bite a worker while fleeing the All-in-1 Convenience Store on Merrick Road in Oceanside around 1 p.m.The…
Marvel, Disney drop actor Jonathan Majors after he’s convicted of assaulting his former girlfriend
NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Majors was convicted Monday of assaulting his former girlfriend after a trial that he hoped would vindicate him and restore his status as an emerging Hollywood star. It did just the opposite: Marvel Studios and the Walt Disney Co. dropped him hours after the verdict. A Manhattan jury found Majors,…
Very windy and lots rain to start the week
There is a flood watch for most of the area with 2-3 inches of rain expected to fall in about a 12-hour window. It will be very windy with gusts up to 60 mph, heavy downpour for NYC area through midday Monday. Winds will be sustained at 25 to 35 mph through the Monday morning…
Car plows into parked vehicle in Biden’s motorcade outside Delaware campaign headquarters
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A car plowed into a parked SUV that was guarding President Joe Biden ‘s motorcade Sunday night while the president was leaving a visit to his campaign headquarters. The president and first lady Jill Biden were unharmed. While Biden was walking from the campaign office to his waiting armored SUV, a…
Quaker Oats recalls granola products over concerns of salmonella contamination
CHICAGO (AP) — Quaker Oats on Friday recalled several of its granola products, including granola bars and cereals, saying the foods could be contaminated with salmonella. Salmonella infections can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain, according to the Food and Drug Administration. In rare cases, the bacterial disease can be fatal. Quaker, which…
Trevor Noah will host the 2024 Grammy Awards for the fourth year in a row
(AP) As the age-old adage goes, don’t mess with success. The Grammy Awards aren’t, bringing Trevor Noah back as host in 2024. Noah shared the news Wednesday night on his podcast “What Now? With Trevor Noah.”SZA heads into the 2024 ceremony with a leading nine nominations. “Kill Bill,” her revenge anthem cloaked in an R&B…
Mayim Bialik says she’s out as a host of TV quiz show ‘Jeopardy!’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mayim Bialik won’t be giving answers as a host of “Jeopardy!” anymore. “The Big Bang Theory” actor posted news of her departure on Instagram on Friday. “Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy!” Bialik wrote. “I am incredibly honored to have been…
Jets eliminated from playoff contention after loss to Dolphins. Rodgers’ comeback bid in question
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The very slim opening the New York Jets had of keeping their playoffs hopes alive closed with an emphatic dud. And it might have ended the chances of Aaron Rodgers making a late-season return from a torn Achilles tendon. A week after their 30-6 win over Houston, Zach Wilson and…