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Trump lashes out at judge as he campaigns under partial gag order
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump called out a New York judge on Wednesday who will potentially oversee a sentencing hearing for Trump next month. Trump said an ongoing gag order in the New York hush money case is hampering his campaign against Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the Nov. 5 election. "The Gag Order applied by Highly Conflicted Acting Justice Merchan is horrible and unAmerican. I...
Part of Prospect Avenue closed both ways in East Meadow due to water main break; water restored
The Town of Hempstead Water Department says water has been restored to affected homes and the Beth-El Jewish Center following a massive water main break on Prospect Avenue in East Meadow Thursday night. Town of Hempstead crews are still working to fix the portion of the road that partially collapsed...
Long Beach Man Indicted for Illegal Gun Sales, Linked to Multiple Shootings
MINEOLA, N.Y. — A Long Beach man has been indicted on multiple charges, including the sale of illegal firearms and drug trafficking, after allegedly selling 10 illegal guns—some of which…
Long Island gun dealer busted after allegedly selling firearms hidden in diaper boxes
A Long Island man was arrested after allegedly trafficking guns on a street — sometimes near children and just steps away from a police station — in broad daylight, and police said he was packing heat inside diaper boxes. Nassau County prosecutors displayed the 10 seized weapons on...
AG James cracks down on anti-abortion group ‘accosting’ patients outside Planned Parenthood clinics in Brooklyn and Manhattan
Sign up for our Brooklyn Paper email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a motion Tuesday to hold an anti-abortion group in contempt of court after one member of Red Rose Rescue was allegedly “accosting patients” outside of a Planned Parenthood in Manhattan and Brooklyn on four separate occasions.
Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
First veterans mobile outreach center comes to New York
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York has launched the state's first-ever mobile outreach center focused on helping veterans. Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement Thursday. The first center has already opened shop at The Great New York State Fair, ready to "serve veterans, service members and military families." Two additional...
Insects Spreading Fatal Brain Swelling Virus In Upstate New York
Insects in at least 10 Upstate New York counties tested positive for a virus that kills about 33 percent of those infected and leaves others with mild to severe brain damage. The New York State Department of Health issued an advisory urging New Yorkers to take personal protective measures to avoid mosquito bites.
Independent Contractor Arrangements Changes In New York State
Freelance worker. What exactly does that mean? According to the New York City Worker and Protection website, a freelance worker is a person or organization (no more than one person) hired or retained as an independent contractor to provide services for compensation of $800 or more. FIFA, the Freelance Isn't...
N.Y. Lottery: Powerball winner gets $50K with third prize ticket
One lucky Powerball winner scored $50,000 with a third-prize ticket sold in New York state. The New York Lottery announced the winning ticket sold for the Aug. 28 drawing matched four white balls and the red Powerball. It was sold at Shell Food Mart, located at 1160 Straight Path in West Babylon, N.Y.
Hochul urged to sign bill to post spending data
(The Center Square) — Gov. Kathy Hochul is being urged to put her signature on a proposal aimed at shining a brighter light on lucrative contracts that are shielded from public disclosure under state laws. In a letter to Hochul, a coalition of groups called on her to sign a bill requiring state departments and agencies to publicly post contracts exempted from comptroller review by executive order or legislative action during public emergencies. The legislation, approved by lawmakers in the previous session, aims to improve...
NJ trails legal cannabis states when it comes to this missing piece
TRENTON — Over two years since recreational use sales launched, New Jersey is nearly alone as a state to legalize marijuana while not allowing any home cultivation, in any case. As of August 2024, there were 24 states that have legalized recreational cannabis. Personal cultivation was also allowed in...
Boar's Head listeria outbreak linked to NY death, hospitalizations: Breakdown by county
A New York resident has died in connection with the ongoing multi-state listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Wednesday. As of Aug. 27, 57 people have been infected with the outbreak strain of listeria across 18 states and all have been...
NYS Fair: Local teen reporters pick the best rides on the Midway (video)
To save teens time and money, Owen Johnson and Mallory Offredi of Baldwinsville set out to find the best of all the Midway rides at the New York State Fair. This syracuse.com guide was written specially by teens, for teens, in collaboration with Baker News reporters from C.W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville. They also reviewed the best games at the NYS Fair.
Tips for staying healthy during COVID-19, flu and RSV season
BUFFALO, N.Y. — With children going back to school the first week of September, there's always the possibility of more cases of COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses, like the flu or RSV. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recently updated their guidelines this year for those with respiratory illnesses.
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