John Asbury
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The family of a Long Island man detained in Iran since July seeks U.S. intervention after he was imprisoned for visiting Israel 13 years ago for his son’s bar mitzvah
Great Neck Estates man detained in Iran since July as relatives, local officials urge U.S. to help free him
Rep. Thomas Suozzi asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday to help free Kamran Hekmati, of Great Neck Estates, after he was arrested by Iranian authorities.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The family of a Long Island man detained in Iran since July seeks U.S. intervention after he was imprisoned for visiting Israel 13 years ago for his son’s bar mitzvah
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If Mamdani wins I will leave New York. I will go live in one of the other 5 houses I have, perhaps the one in South Florida, or the one in Paris, or Napa, or Cabo, but I will definitely leave New York. I will keep my apartment, though, because it's awesome and New York is great. But I will leave.
November 4, 2025 at 1:59 AM
If Mamdani wins I will leave New York. I will go live in one of the other 5 houses I have, perhaps the one in South Florida, or the one in Paris, or Napa, or Cabo, but I will definitely leave New York. I will keep my apartment, though, because it's awesome and New York is great. But I will leave.
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Severe storms are becoming stronger and more frequent due to climate change, leaving Long Islanders “at extreme risk”. Albany leaders must prioritize making our communities safer by investing in infrastructure and resiliency upgrades to keep us safe.
October 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Severe storms are becoming stronger and more frequent due to climate change, leaving Long Islanders “at extreme risk”. Albany leaders must prioritize making our communities safer by investing in infrastructure and resiliency upgrades to keep us safe.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there is no contingency in the FAA budget to pay air traffic controllers, who missed their first paycheck Tuesday.
Air traffic controllers miss first full paycheck as government shutdown persists
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and union officials said some air traffic controllers have had to take second jobs.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there is no contingency in the FAA budget to pay air traffic controllers, who missed their first paycheck Tuesday.
While Messi was scoring two goals Wednesday night at Citi Field, the new home of NYCFC at Etihad Park across the street is slowly coming along ahead of the 2027 season
New York City FC's new home on pace to give fans a kick by 2027 season
When it opens as expected in 2027, Etihad Park, in the shadow of Citi Field, will be the first stadium in New York City dedicated to professional soccer.
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September 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
While Messi was scoring two goals Wednesday night at Citi Field, the new home of NYCFC at Etihad Park across the street is slowly coming along ahead of the 2027 season
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As I was saying…
Jimmy Kimmel is Back!
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September 24, 2025 at 4:27 AM
As I was saying…
ICE on Long Island: Roosevelt High School student Alvaro Castro Velasquez detained weeks before graduation
ICE on Long Island: Roosevelt High School student Alvaro Castro Velasquez detained weeks before graduation
Alvaro Castro Velasquez, 19, was to graduate with his class on June 27. Instead, he was in a detention facility on the other end of the country.
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September 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
ICE on Long Island: Roosevelt High School student Alvaro Castro Velasquez detained weeks before graduation
Schumer proposes $2.2 billion for veteran affairs department to reverse DOGE cuts and nullified union contracts by the Trump administration
Schumer proposes $2.2B increase for veterans affairs department, to undo cuts to Northport VA
President Donald Trump's DOGE has called for 30,000 job cuts in the VA system, which would include about 40 positions in Northport, union officials said.
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September 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Schumer proposes $2.2 billion for veteran affairs department to reverse DOGE cuts and nullified union contracts by the Trump administration
Speaking on Long Island today, Sen. Schumer did not endorse Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, a day after he was endorsed by Gov. Hochul.
“I met with him last week. We had a good meeting. We know each other well, and we're gonna keep talking.”
“I met with him last week. We had a good meeting. We know each other well, and we're gonna keep talking.”
September 15, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Speaking on Long Island today, Sen. Schumer did not endorse Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, a day after he was endorsed by Gov. Hochul.
“I met with him last week. We had a good meeting. We know each other well, and we're gonna keep talking.”
“I met with him last week. We had a good meeting. We know each other well, and we're gonna keep talking.”
Schumer proposes $2.2 billion for veteran affairs department to reverse DOGE cuts and nullified union contracts by the Trump administration
Schumer proposes $2.2 billion increase for veteran affairs department, to undo cuts to Northport VA
President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency has called for 30,000 job cuts in the VA system, which would include about 40 positions in Northport, union officials said.
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September 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Schumer proposes $2.2 billion for veteran affairs department to reverse DOGE cuts and nullified union contracts by the Trump administration
"It’s a wound that’s still open always ... I’m always reminded of it, because it’s the same job my dad did. I try to keep the positive thoughts, not what happened to him, but more of what he did for a living, giving his life up for the City of New York."
FDNY firefighter's service part of her dad's 9/11 legacy
Josephine Smith's father, an FDNY firefighter from Mastic, died on 9/11. She's continuing his legacy of service as an 11-year FDNY veteran.
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September 9, 2025 at 12:51 PM
"It’s a wound that’s still open always ... I’m always reminded of it, because it’s the same job my dad did. I try to keep the positive thoughts, not what happened to him, but more of what he did for a living, giving his life up for the City of New York."
Covid vaccines are now available at CVS in New York following Gov. Hochul’s executive order
September 6, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Covid vaccines are now available at CVS in New York following Gov. Hochul’s executive order
ICE on Long Island: Advocates say agents spotted near Brentwood, Hempstead schools as classes resume
ICE on Long Island: Advocates say agents spotted near Brentwood, Hempstead schools as classes resume
In Brentwood, the father of a high school student was arrested after dropping his son off, according to Phil Ramos, the deputy speaker of the New York State Assembly.
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September 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
ICE on Long Island: Advocates say agents spotted near Brentwood, Hempstead schools as classes resume
. @governor.ny.gov Kathy Hochul to allow COVID shots at pharmacies without doctors' prescriptions via @DavidOlson11 and @lisalcolangelo
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Hochul to allow COVID shots at pharmacies without doctors' prescriptions
The two largest pharmacy chains in the nation, CVS and Walgreens, had said anyone seeking an updated COVID-19 vaccination needs a prescription.
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September 4, 2025 at 11:16 PM
. @governor.ny.gov Kathy Hochul to allow COVID shots at pharmacies without doctors' prescriptions via @DavidOlson11 and @lisalcolangelo
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Luke Dunn and his triplet siblings will start kindergarten today after a year of hospitalization and nearly drowning last year in the family's pool. It's a day his mother didn't know if it would ever come:
5-year-old Luke, recovering from brain injury, returns home to Greenlawn after year in hospitals
Luke suffered a brain injury when he slipped underneath the water in the family pool and bumped his head.
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September 2, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Luke Dunn and his triplet siblings will start kindergarten today after a year of hospitalization and nearly drowning last year in the family's pool. It's a day his mother didn't know if it would ever come:
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Last week, Border Patrol agents massed outside of a @governor.ca.gov news conference. They wound up arresting Angel Rodrigo Minguela Palacios, a strawberry delivery driver with no criminal record and just there to drop off fruit to a tea room.
This is his story
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This is his story
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He was delivering strawberries in L.A. when Border Patrol stopped him. 'The wrong place at the wrong time'
Angel Rodrigo Minguela Palacios was delivering strawberries to a tearoom in Little Tokyo when Border Patrol agents massed nearby where Gov. Gavin Newsom was holding a news conference. Minguela ended u...
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August 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Last week, Border Patrol agents massed outside of a @governor.ca.gov news conference. They wound up arresting Angel Rodrigo Minguela Palacios, a strawberry delivery driver with no criminal record and just there to drop off fruit to a tea room.
This is his story
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This is his story
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JetBlue flight from MacArthur with 'completely destroyed' engine makes emergency landing at JFK, records show
JetBlue flight from MacArthur with 'completely destroyed' engine makes emergency landing at JFK, records show
Flight 547 took off from Islip bound for Orlando at 1:45 p. m last Wednesday and landed at Kennedy about an hour later with "167 souls aboard."
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August 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
JetBlue flight from MacArthur with 'completely destroyed' engine makes emergency landing at JFK, records show
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Taylor. Girl. You’re in your 30s… so are we. Sleep is precious. Pls stop this foolishness 😭
August 12, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Taylor. Girl. You’re in your 30s… so are we. Sleep is precious. Pls stop this foolishness 😭
Just got an email calling me a “climate monger.”
Experts: Expect more extreme rainfall on LI due to climate change
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Late summer storms on Long Island linked to climate change
Late summer storms on Long Island are becoming more frequent due to climate change, with increased rainfall and flooding impacting the region's infrastructure.
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August 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Just got an email calling me a “climate monger.”
Experts: Expect more extreme rainfall on LI due to climate change
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Late summer storms on Long Island linked to climate change
Late summer storms on Long Island are becoming more frequent due to climate change, with increased rainfall and flooding impacting the region's infrastructure.
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August 2, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Experts: Expect more extreme rainfall on LI due to climate change
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An Oyster Bay woman pleaded guilty to a $31.5M campaign-contribution scam where she sold access to meet President Trump and used photos to solicit illegal donations and funding for a fake education center
Oyster Bay woman pleads guilty to $31.5M campaign-contribution scam
Sherry Xue Li, 53, agreed to turn over $31.5 million she and business associate a collected in the fundraising scheme, federal prosecutors said.
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July 31, 2025 at 12:11 PM
An Oyster Bay woman pleaded guilty to a $31.5M campaign-contribution scam where she sold access to meet President Trump and used photos to solicit illegal donations and funding for a fake education center
After the 2023 Farmingdale High bus crash, at least 10 students were ejected while only one student wore a seat belt.
"Several were able to exit the motorcoach by crawling through the broken windows on the side resting on the ground," the NTSB report said.
"Several were able to exit the motorcoach by crawling through the broken windows on the side resting on the ground," the NTSB report said.
After Farmingdale High bus crash, a push for stronger seat belt protections
"For some reason people think buckling up is hard and uncomfortable — but it's not and could save your life," said one state assemblyman.
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July 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
After the 2023 Farmingdale High bus crash, at least 10 students were ejected while only one student wore a seat belt.
"Several were able to exit the motorcoach by crawling through the broken windows on the side resting on the ground," the NTSB report said.
"Several were able to exit the motorcoach by crawling through the broken windows on the side resting on the ground," the NTSB report said.
Breaking: NTSB finds bad tires caused fatal Farmingdale High bus crash and only one student on board was wearing a seatbelt
The National Transportation Safety Board released its final report the 2023 crash upstate.
The National Transportation Safety Board released its final report the 2023 crash upstate.
NTSB: Bad tires caused fatal Farmingdale High bus crash
The National Transportation Safety Board released its final report the 2023 crash upstate.
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July 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Breaking: NTSB finds bad tires caused fatal Farmingdale High bus crash and only one student on board was wearing a seatbelt
The National Transportation Safety Board released its final report the 2023 crash upstate.
The National Transportation Safety Board released its final report the 2023 crash upstate.
It’s been 29 years, today, since TWA 800 exploded and crashed into the Atlantic off Long Island, killing 230 people on board.
“It’s where they all took their last breaths. They were all looking for a beautiful flight landing in Paris or Rome."
“It’s where they all took their last breaths. They were all looking for a beautiful flight landing in Paris or Rome."
Tribute to TWA Flight 800 victims at memorial
The TWA Flight 800 memorial serves as a tribute to the victims, offering families a place to grieve and remember their loved ones together.
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July 17, 2025 at 12:09 PM
It’s been 29 years, today, since TWA 800 exploded and crashed into the Atlantic off Long Island, killing 230 people on board.
“It’s where they all took their last breaths. They were all looking for a beautiful flight landing in Paris or Rome."
“It’s where they all took their last breaths. They were all looking for a beautiful flight landing in Paris or Rome."
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What form of sociopathy required them to need a court order to stop doing this?
July 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
What form of sociopathy required them to need a court order to stop doing this?