Justice Department asks FEC to stand down as prosecutors probe Santos:

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Companies linked to embattled congressman George Santos draw scrutiny. What we know.

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The Washington Post

washingtonpost.com/investigations/2023/01/27/george-santos-anonymous-campaign-payments/

Jan 27 23

Santos campaign briefly reported $254,000 in payments to ‘anonymous’: The payments stunned experts, who said they called into question the accuracy of the ...

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Newsweek

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Jan 27 23

George Santos Snaps at Reporter After Being Grilled About Fake Signature: George Santos has been accused of listing a man as his campaign treasurer against his ...

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newsday.com/long-island/politics/santos-campaign-filing-fec-eake9xyt

Jan 27 23

George Santos names new campaign treasurer — who immediately declines the job: Santos named a new treasurer Wednesday, a day after a federal filing indicated ...

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Associated Press

apnews.com/article/george-santos-congress-campaign-a4c4cc2ea7cb52a13ec9f8dfc5ede86c

Apr 24

George Santos ends comeback bid for Congress: Former U.S. Rep. George Santos says he's dropping his longshot bid to return to Congress ...

Quick Glance: George Santos ends independent bid for US House seat

Following his expulsion from Congress after a bipartisan vote on December 1, George Santos, a Republican representative from New York, is seen leaving the U.S. Capitol. On Tuesday, Santos announced his decision to withdraw his independent candidacy for New York's 1st Congressional District.

In order to prevent a split in the Republican ticket between himself and the incumbent Republican candidate, Nick LaLota, in case he secures the Republican nomination after the New York primary on June 25, Santos opted out of an independent run, as reported by Politico.

Nancy Goroff and John Avlon are currently competing for the Democratic nomination for the congressional seat during the New York primary.

Despite concluding his independent candidacy, Santos hinted at a possible future congressional run. He expressed, 'The future holds countless possibilities, and I am prepared, eager, and capable to step up and fight for my country at any time.'

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Apr 24

Watchdog Urges FEC to Investigate Trump Campaign Over Scheme for Legal Fees: "By not disclosing the vendors that actually provided legal services ...

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Apr 21

'Antisemitic, unconscionable, and dangerous': White House responds to chaos at Columbia

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Apr 22

2024 Election Updates: Biden Packs Schedule With Campaign Events

nytimes.com/live/2024/04/22/us/biden-trump-election

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Apr 18

Santos taunts Kimmel ahead of court: ‘This is your dream coming true’: Former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) is calling out comedian Jimmy Kimmel ahead of his case ...

thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4602893-santos-kimmel-court-cameo/

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Apr 16

Santos campaign committee raised nothing in March : A new campaign committee for former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) raised nothing last month for the ousted ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4595520-santos-campaign-committee-march/

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Apr 14

GOP push emerges to keep George Santos away from the Capitol: The measure would keep Santos out of the House floor and the members-only dining room and gym.

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Apr 22

Careers with Fake Lives: Parable of the Trump Era: Republican George Santos is not the only fabricator on Trump's trail. Will lying by authoritarian characters ...

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Apr 18

Trump is funneling campaign money into cash-strapped businesses. Experts say it looks bad.

usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/18/trump-campaign-funnels-money-to-his-businesses/73344744007/

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Apr 17

Long Island home prices keep climbing with listings in short supply: The median home sale rose compared with a year ago to $730,000 in Nassau and $615 ...

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Apr 21

Cricket, a big business in India, brings star power to the U.S. with the country's first world cup

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Apr 23

Xavier Becerra plots political future after Biden administration: The Health and Human Services secretary is making moves to run again in California ...

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Apr 24

Rachel Lodice, of Jericho, pleads not guilty in fatal Massapequa crash, fleeing in stolen public safety car

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Apr 17

Therapists for Nassau children with special needs on deck for rate hike: For speech, occupational and physical therapists serving preschoolers with special needs ...

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Apr 10

Trumpy Long Island Politician Bruce Blakeman Under Fire for Plans to Deputize Armed Civilians

thedailybeast.com/trumpy-long-island-politician-bruce-blakeman-under-fire-for-plans-to-deputize-armed-civilians

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San Antonio Express-News

houstonchronicle.com/politics/article/ted-cruz-iheartmedia-fec-19393914.php

Apr 14

Ted Cruz at center of FEC complaint over podcast payments: The claim comes after Hearst reported that iHeartMedia had given a PAC supporting the senator from ...

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PBS

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Apr 18

What you need to know about the latest outbreak of dengue fever: Heavy precipitation from El Nino and the ongoing effects of human-driven climate change have ...

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Apr 19

Suffolk County Community College proposing 3.4% tuition hike: Full-time resident tuition would rise by $190 to $5,830 per year, college officials said ...

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NPR

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Apr 09

The most detailed look yet at the 'exodus' of local voting officials: A new report finds more election officials are leaving their jobs now than at any point in ...

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Publishers Clearing House to lay off 156 in Jericho: Publishers said the layoffs will not impact their sweepstakes, which have given out $593 million in prizes ...

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They clean up after natural disasters. Now they’re getting sick.: Brothers Santos and Mariano have been chasing jobs after hurricanes for nearly two decades ...

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NPR

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The most detailed look yet at the 'exodus' of local voting officials: A new report finds more election officials are leaving their jobs now than at any point in ...

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New York Daily News

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Apr 06

Brooklyn man nabbed for scamming 94-year-old victim out of $247,000: A Brooklyn man accused of scamming a 94-year-old Long Island resident out of nearly $247 ...

nydailynews.com/2024/04/06/elder-scam-brooklyn-man-arrested-nassau-county/

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Apr 12

Judge dismisses Nassau County suit against AG Tish James centered on trans sports ban

nydailynews.com/2024/04/12/judge-dismisses-nassau-county-suit-against-ag-tish-james-centered-on-trans-sports-ban/

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Apr 08

Super PACs keep testing the limits of campaign finance law: Advocates say lack of enforcement of campaign finance laws means groups can push the envelope with ...

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Apr 13

Porsche-driving Long Island squatters evicted by sheriff's deputies who changed locks, removed their belongings

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PBS

pbs.org/newshour/health/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-latest-outbreak-of-dengue-fever

Apr 16

What you need to know about the latest outbreak of dengue fever: Heavy precipitation from El Nino and the ongoing effects of human-driven climate change have ...

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newsday.com/long-island/education/levittown-high-school-bb-gun-student-qeo2gvl3

Apr 11

Student found with BB gun at Division Avenue High School in Levittown, police say

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Long Islanders consider ways to mitigate fatal crashes of birds into buildings: Millions of birds make a stopover in LI's open spaces and backyards ...

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newsday.com/long-island/politics/new-york-budget-hospitals-toll-evaders-kym4r789

Apr 20

Hospitals, toll evaders, windmills all part of final NY budget package: The $237 billion budget includes many of Gov. Kathy Hochul's priorities such as new ...

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Apr 10

Dr. Anthony Boutin, ex-NUMC chief, awarded $650,000 payout, hospital-issued SUV: The financially struggling hospital system ousted Dr. Anthony Boutin from his ...

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newsday.com/long-island/crime/vassilios-handakas-insurance-company-fraud-garden-city-gh56qup3

Apr 10

Vassilios Handakas, of Garden City, charged with cheating insurance companies: Vassilios Handakas allegedly cheated two insurance companies out of more than $235 ...

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Apr 24

Ted Cruz podcast payments are raising red flags for tax experts: The exact terms of the arrangement are unclear. The Texas senator's podcast airs on iHeartMedia.

houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/ted-cruz-iheart-podcast-taxes-19416633.php

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Radio Free Asia

rfa.org/english/news/uyghur/congressional-uyghur-caucus-04162024163136.html

Apr 17

US lawmakers relaunch Uyghur caucus: The caucus fell into a lull after its chair retired at the 2022 midterm elections.

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Apr 16

Barstool Sports' Bill Cotter is using prize money from boxing Jose Canseco to run for Congress

nypost.com/2024/04/15/us-news/barstool-sports-bill-cotter-using-boxing-money-for-political-run/

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Apr 04

Judge denies New York county's request to let it enforce trans sports restrictions

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Mar 29

Wake continues today for fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller in Massapequa Park: Gov. Kathy Hochul attended the wake briefly but was confronted by a mourner on ...

newsday.com/long-island/nassau/jonathan-diller-wake-massapequa-funeral-home-nypd-officer-k0n1no9g

Quick Glance: Significant Funds Raised for Family of Slain NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller

A substantial amount of money has been collected so far for the family of slain NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, a wave of generosity from the general population to billionaires who are shocked by the tragedy - and tired of a faulty criminal justice system and anti-political politicians.

Among the major donors are Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, who pledged to adjust the impressive $750,000 raised for Diller's one-year-old son Ryan and his widow Stephanie through the online store of his website - totaling $1.5 million.

The Silver Shield Foundation stated that they received well over 100 contributions in a single day to support Diller's family.

Despite his severe injury, Diller managed to grab Rivera's weapon after it fell to the ground. The officer's partner fired two shots, at least one of which hit Rivera in the back, according to the police.

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Apr 02

Santos’s independent bid echoes case of last expelled member of Congress: Former Rep. George Santos’s (R-N.Y.) decision to run for reelection as an independent ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4568048-george-santos-james-traficant-congress-expulsion-independent-reelection/

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Mar 27

Slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller remembered by family, friends on Long Island as 'true hero'

newsday.com/news/new-york/jonathan-diller-nypd-remembered-massapequa-park-x96lxlrn

Quick Glance: Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Raises $1.5M for Slain Cop Jonathan Diller's Family

Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, announced raising $1.5 million for the family of slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller after vowing to match contributions.

Portnoy expressed condolences for the fallen officer, highlighting the importance of supporting law enforcement. He appealed for donations and committed to donating all proceeds.

The fallen officer Diller was shot by a suspect when a routine traffic stop in Queens escalated. Portnoy emphasized the tragedy and praised the community's support for the deceased officer's family.

The Silver Shield Foundation offers assistance for Diller's 1-year-old son to fund his future education. Portnoy pledged to double all proceeds to support the family, stressing the need for a united response to such tragedies.

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Mar 29

Buck: Boebert makes Santos ‘look like a saint’: Former Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) apparently had some choice words for fellow Colorado Republican Rep ...

thehill.com/homenews/house/4562840-buck-boebert-makes-santos-look-like-a-saint/

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Mar 23

George Santos says he'll ditch GOP, run as independent, in bid to return to Congress after expulsion

apnews.com/article/george-santos-running-again-independent-b524c5a296624a0e05196f14c8050686

Quick Glance: George Santos Leaves the Republicans

George Santos announced he would no longer seek the Republican line in a House race on Long Island and planned to run as an independent.

His declaration could, in theory, have an effect on the House race in the First Congressional District on eastern Long Island, where he had intended to mount a primary challenge against Representative Nick LaLota.

Neither Nick LaLota nor Jesse Garcia seemed particularly concerned by Mr. Santos's threat.

George Santos was expelled from office in December by a rare two-thirds majority of his colleagues, after a House Ethics Committee report found that he had brazenly stolen from his campaign and used the money to buy Botox and luxury goods.

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Mar 19

Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner backs New York county's ban on transgender female athletes

apnews.com/article/transgender-athletes-ban-new-york-caitlyn-jenner-93fb6b1195161ba0e306d67ec5a6160d

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The Dallas Morning News

dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/04/05/ad-money-from-sen-ted-cruz-podcast-flows-to-super-pac-focused-on-his-reelection/

Apr 05

Ted Cruz podcast ad money flows to super PAC backing his reelection: Since March 2023, a pro-U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz PAC has received a series of increasingly larger ...

Quick Glance: Ted Cruz's Worries Over Senate Seat

Ted Cruz, the Texas senator, is under pressure due to his questionable podcast deal with iHeartMedia, amidst his increasingly desperate fundraising efforts.

Cruz is being outpaced by his opponent Colin Allred in fundraising by three times, which might explain his fundraising concerns for reelection.

The payments from iHeartMedia to a Cruz-affiliated Super PAC raise questions of potential unlawful contributions, as federal officials are prohibited from soliciting over $5,000 to PACs.

Cruz is struggling to retain his Senate seat as Texas, once a reliable red state, is swiftly turning into a purple battleground, causing concern within the Republican Party.

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Mar 21

Trump's invite to major donors prioritizes the committee paying his legal bills over the RNC

apnews.com/article/trump-campaign-fundraising-rnc-c0e8f1e7b59f70c5237e13a3462e5790

Quick Glance: Trump Faces Financial Disadvantage Against Biden as Legal Bills Drain Allies' Funds: Reports

Financial filings reveal Trump and the RNC are at a financial disadvantage compared to Biden who has significant funds.

Trump is increasing fundraising efforts, planning high-profile events, and launching a joint operation with the GOP to bridge the gap.

Biden has a clear financial advantage by being able to both raise funds and accept high-dollar donations.

Trump lags in expenditures compared to the previous election cycle and sets up a new fundraising organization to cover ongoing legal costs.

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Mar 23

Republicans take a tough vote on funding and face a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson

nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-republicans-bad-day-greene-motion-vacate-mike-johnson-speaker-rcna144713

Quick Glance: Republican Mike Gallagher to Resign Early, Impacting House Majority

Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher from Wisconsin, who previously announced he would not seek re-election, will resign from Congress early.

Gallagher's early resignation deals another blow to Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans who have faced struggles in governing and demonstrating stability during this Congress.

His decision to depart on April 19 also means there will not be a special election to fill his seat, following state law procedures for vacancies after the second Tuesday in April.

Gallagher, an Iraq war veteran and chairman of the committee investigating the Chinese Communist Party, has chosen to resign early despite his frustrations with his own party.

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Apr 04

Opinion | George Santos May Not Be in the House, but He’s in Your Springtime Quiz

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Apr 04

George Santos’ New Run for Congress Is Targeting Nemesis Nick LaLota in New York: In his new bid for Congress, George Santos has left behind his old turf and ...

thedailybeast.com/george-santos-new-run-for-congress-is-targeting-nemesis-nick-lalota-in-new-york

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Mar 08

House Democrat wants to bar George Santos from House floor after SOTU intrusion: "Expelled members like him have no business being on the House floor ...

axios.com/2024/03/08/george-santos-state-of-the-union-house-floor

Quick Glance: George Santos Attends State of the Union Post-Expulsion

The former representative from New York utilized lifetime floor privileges for former House members, even those expelled.

George Santos, expelled from the House last year, appeared before the president's address.

Despite his controversial reputation, the disgraced former congressman seemed to be holding court that evening.

Mr. Santos had carefully planned his splashy return and surprised with his presence before the president's speech.

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Mar 31

Bruce Blakeman gets mixed reviews halfway into Nassau County executive term: Two years into his tenure as county executive, Blakeman's pledges to correct taxes ...

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Mar 26

Casino licensing decisions delayed until late 2025: The timeline that bidders expected for three downstate licenses keeps pushing backward.

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Mar 23

Measles confirmed in unvaccinated child in Nassau County, health officials report

newsday.com/news/health/measles-case-unvaccinated-child-nassau-mq44vgn2

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Mar 22

Fresh fundraising push by Trump to cover massive legal bills while RNC election coffers struggle – live

theguardian.com/us-news/live/2024/mar/22/trump-legal-bills-rnc-congress-government-shutdown

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Mar 26

In court papers, Tish James’ office says Nassau County’s trans sports ban is illegal

nydailynews.com/2024/03/25/in-court-papers-tish-james-office-says-nassau-countys-trans-sports-ban-is-illegal/

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Mar 30

Oyster Bay seeks new inspector general as DA probe involving ex-official continues

newsday.com/long-island/towns/inspector-general-oyster-bay-t5y2x1m4

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Apr 02

How voters can avoid deepfakes and AI-generated misinformation in the 2024 presidential election

inquirer.com/politics/election/ai-deepfakes-2024-presidential-election-misinformation-explained-20240402.html

Quick Glance: Musicians Warn of Existential Threat from AI

Over 200 musical artists, including Billie Eilish and Pearl Jam, criticize the use of AI as an existential threat to their art in an open letter.

The artists urge AI developers and technology companies to not violate the rights of human artists and devalue their work.

Some major companies are utilizing artists' works without permission to train AI models aiming to replace human artists with AI-generated content.

Emphasizing the importance of protecting human creativity from the threat of AI, the artists call to restrict the development of AI technologies that could replace artists' work.

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Apr 02

Jessica Bader, ex-James H. Vernon School principal, charged with falsifying employment applications

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Apr 02

Polls open in New York presidential primary, and it's crickets so far at a Nassau and Suffolk voting site

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Mar 22

Sacred Heart H.S. volleyball coach Jason Maser, of Syosset, charged with raping teen

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Mar 29

Jinaraya Khan, of Baldwin, sentenced in drunken driving crash that killed Scott Freeman

newsday.com/long-island/crime/drunken-driving-sentencing-st65c6ct

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Mar 28

Bruce Blakeman's salary rises to $227,959 for 2024, records show: The Nassau County executive received a 7.6% raise this year, payroll records show.

newsday.com/long-island/politics/bruce-blakeman-salary-s8403qt1

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Mar 29

Radio network behind Ted Cruz podcast gave $630K to PAC backing him: IHeartMedia, the massive radio network that picked up the 'Verdict with Ted Cruz' podcast in ...

houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/ted-cruz-podcast-iheartmedia-19373225.php

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Insider (news website)

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Mar 30

How corporate cash may end up in the pockets of Sens. Vance, Mullin: Sens. JD Vance and Markwayne Mullin are repaying debts that their campaigns owe them while ...

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Mar 24

Cohen Children's Medical Center visitors may have been exposed to measles: An infected child was in the hospital's emergency department from March 20 to 21 ...

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Mar 16

Census data: Nassau population falls 1%, less in Suffolk: While the county saw more than 5,000 more births than deaths during the period — stemming some of the ...

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The Hill (newspaper)

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Mar 06

Texas man arrested, accused of trying to scam George Santos, Danny Masterson: A Texas man surrendered to authorities Wednesday over accusations he committed wire ...

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Mar 22

Signs are building that consumers are wobbling: A slew of companies this week reported signs of consumers weakening, including Lululemon ...

axios.com/2024/03/22/consumer-spending-report-down-groceries-restaurants

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Apr 01

Creating the perfect stadium, playing surface critical to June's T20 World Cup cricket matches on Long Island

newsday.com/long-island/nassau/cricket-matches-nassau-county-t20-world-cup-stadium-ak4ammvf

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The Wall Street Journal

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Mar 08

Expelled Rep. George Santos Says He Is Running for Office Again: The New York Republican was removed from the House of Representatives over claims he stole money ...

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Feb 18

George Santos accuses Jimmy Kimmel of tricking him into making humiliating Cameo videos

theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/18/george-santos-sues-jimmy-kimmel-cameo-videos

Quick Glance: Jimmy Kimmel hints at exiting his late-night show

Host Jimmy Kimmel, 56, considers ending his ABC show soon.

Kimmel's late-night talk show contract ends in two years.

Uncertain about post-show plans, Kimmel has various hobbies to stay occupied.

Despite avoiding stand-up comedy, he intends to remain involved in other projects.

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Mar 12

Women’s roller derby league sues suburban New York county over trans athlete ban: A women’s roller derby league has asked a New York court to invalidate a ...

nbcnews.com/news/us-news/womens-roller-derby-league-sues-suburban-new-york-county-trans-athlete-rcna142937

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Mar 01

New York AG Letitia James threatens ‘decisive legal action’ over county’s transgender athlete ban

thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4501690-new-york-ag-letitia-james-transgender-athlete-ban/