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NY congressional district maps to be redrawn
The New York Court of Appeals has order congressional district maps to be redrawn, giving Democrats a huge win in a case that could impact the balance of power in Congress. The state Court of Appeals, in a 4-3 decision, said districts drawn just last year by a court-appointed specialist were a short-term fix and…
Santos in plea deal negotiations with federal prosecutors
(AP) Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is in negotiations to resolve his federal criminal fraud case, prosecutors said in a court filing Monday. “The parties are presently engaged in plea negotiations with the goal of resolving this matter without the need for a trial,” U.S. Attorney Breon Peace’s office wrote in the filing. Santos is…
Long Island has the highest number of work-zone speed-camera tickets in the state
Long Island had the highest number of work-zone speed-camera violations in the state during the first six months of the state’s new program.Nassau and Suffolk counties had almost 42,000 violations issued from May 17 through Nov. 22, more than 30% of the total for all of New York State.
Special counsel Jack Smith asks the Supreme Court to rule quickly on whether Trump can be prosecuted
WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith on Monday asked the Supreme Court to take up and rule quickly on whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election results. Smith made his request for the court to act with unusual speed to prevent any delays that…
Dog groomer arrested, accused of swinging dogs by their leashes above his head
Andrew Laurendi a 21-year-old Massapequa man who was an employee of Pawllywood, a dog boarding and grooming center has been accused of abusing dogs.Police say Laurendi was fired after he was captured on surveillance video hurting dogs in the care of the company.Laurendi was arrested and was issued an appearance ticket. Andrew Laurendi, age 21,…
Uniondale man charged in theft of nearly $11,000 worth of cigarettes
Police say a Uniondale man was arrested on Sunday after he stole more than $4,000 worth of cigarettes from a Valley Stream 7-Eleven — ending a string of cigarette thefts that detectives said amounted to almost $11,000 worth of cigarettes from seven Nassau County 7-Eleven stores during a three-week spree that began in mid-November.
Ryan O’Neal, star of ‘Love Story,’ ‘Paper Moon,’ ‘Peyton Place’ and ‘Barry Lyndon,’ dies at 82
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ryan O’Neal, the heartthrob actor who went from a TV soap opera to an Oscar-nominated role in “Love Story” and delivered a wry performance opposite his charismatic 9-year-old daughter Tatum in “Paper Moon,” died Friday, his son said. “My dad passed away peacefully today, with his loving team by his side…
Legislator calls for investigation of outgoing Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison
Suffolk County legislator Robert Trotta is calling for an investigation into timesheets submitted by outgoing Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison.Trotta says he has received information from officials that Harrison allegedly changed leave days to sick days in order to receive a large payout when he leaves the county later this month.Harrison announced his resignation last month.…
Trump says he won’t testify again at his New York fraud trial. He says he has nothing more to say
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump said Sunday he has decided against testifying for a second time at his New York civil fraud trial, posting on social media that he “VERY SUCCESSFULLY & CONCLUSIVELY” testified last month and saw no need to appear again. Trump had been expected to return to the witness stand Monday…
Former congressman tapped as Democratic candidate in special election to replace George Santos
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi will be the Democratic nominee in next year’s special election to replace ousted congressman George Santos, New York Democrats announced Thursday. Party leaders were tasked with choosing nominees for the Feb. 13 election, triggered when Santos’ fellow lawmakers voted to remove him from the U.S. House…
Juan Soto traded to New York Yankees from San Diego Padres in 7-player blockbuster
NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto is headed to the New York Yankees in their first big move following the team’s worst season in three decades. They hope at least one more will follow. New York acquired Soto and Gold Glove center fielder Trent Grisham in a blockbuster trade with the cost-cutting Padres on Wednesday…
MTA board approves NYC congestion pricing plan
The MTA board approves the NYC congestion pricing plan for vehicles that enter Manhattan below 60th Street on Wednesday.The tolls impose a $15 fee on passenger vehicles that enter the zone from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.The vote paves the way for a 60-day…