Guatemalan national with long criminal history kills Illinois woman after sanctuary policies block ICE custody
Chicago, IL – A 61-year-old Illinois woman is dead after a head-on crash involving a Guatemalan national with a years-long criminal record, who had evaded immigration detention at least seven times due…
A quarter of symptomatic kids hit by long COVID; mRNA shots provide best protection in breast milk
By Nancy Lapid – The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be…
‘How long, Lord?’ archbishop implores at service for Poland’s Ukrainians
By Mari Saito PRZEMYSL, Poland – At Sunday Mass in the Polish border town of Przemysl, Ukrainian-speaking Greek Catholics listened as their archbishop asked the questions on many people’s lips since Russia…
Speculators’ net long bets on U.S. dollar edge higher -CFTC, Reuters
By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK – Speculators’ net long bets on the U.S. dollar edged higher in the latest week, according to calculations by Reuters and U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission…
Sampson County Methamphetamine Dealer Sentenced to 13+ Years for 8-Year Long Conspiracy to Distribute Drugs
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A Clinton man was sentenced today to 165 months in prison and five years of supervised release for a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana that began in…
This is why no trucks are allowed on Northern State Parkway in Long Island
LONG ISLAND, NY – As the need and desire to create the suburbs of New York City grew in the early to mid-twentieth century, New York build the Northern State Parkway through…
Turkish National Sentenced to 27 Months for Orchestrating “Birth Tourism” Health Care Fraud Scheme on Long Island
Earlier today, in federal court in Central Islip, Ibrahim Aksakal was sentenced by United States District Judge Joanna Seybert to 27 months’ imprisonment for conspiring to commit health care and wire fraud…
Long Island Medical Doctor Pleads Guilty to Medicare Billing Fraud Scheme
Earlier today, in federal court in Central Islip, Morris Barnard, a medical doctor practicing in Great Neck, New York, pleaded guilty to health care fraud in connection with billing Medicare for millions…
Two arrested on Long Island for posing as undercover police, pulling over drivers
LONG ISLAND, NY – Two men have been charged with posing as police officers after attempting to pull over drivers in Smithtown, police said Thursday. Franco Calla and Robert Toomey were arrested…
Nerve damage may explain some cases of long COVID -U.S. study
By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO – A small study of patients suffering from persistent symptoms long after a bout of COVID-19 found that nearly 60% had nerve damage possibly caused by a defective…
Long Island man sent threatening letters to LGBTQ businesses and organizations
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – A Long Island man has pleaded guilty to sending multiple LBGTQ businesses, organizations and individuals threatening and harassing letters and is now facing up to five years in…
Speculators cut net long US dollar bets in latest week
– Speculators cut their net long U.S. dollar positions in the latest week, according to calculations by Reuters and U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission data released on Friday. The value of the…
Marketmind: A semblance of calm but for how long?
A look at the day ahead in markets from Dhara Ranasinghe. World markets may have recovered some of their worst losses after Russia’s attack on Ukraine but a sombre mood prevails as…
Guilty verdicts delivered in 2017 New Year’s Eve family massacre in Long Branch
LONG BRANCH, NJ – One of the Jersey Shore’s most violent criminal cases in recent history has concluded with multiple guilty verdicts delivered against Scott Kologi. On New Year’s Eve, 2017, Scott…
Long Island Man Pleads Guilty to Mailing Threatening Letters to LGBTQ+ Affiliated Individuals
Earlier today, in federal court in Central Islip, Robert Fehring pleaded guilty before United States District Judge Joanna Seybert to mailing more than 20 letters threatening to assault, shoot, and bomb LGBTQ+…
Long COVID a global issue for patients and healthcare systems, UK review finds
– British researchers led by Oxford University said on Friday that the current understanding of long COVID and options to treat it is emerging as a major long-term issue for global healthcare…
“Long Time Coming” Update: Chicago Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Offense
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Floyd Dermonta Ramsey, 42, of Chicago, Illinois, pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana. According to court documents and statements made in court,…
Queens Marine Corps Reservist and Long Island Nurse Indicted for COVID-19 Vaccination Card Fraud Scheme
An indictment was unsealed today in federal court in Brooklyn charging Jia Liu, a member of the United States Marine Corps Reserve, and Steven Rodriguez, a nurse at a clinic in Hempstead,…
U.S. to halt Mexican avocado imports ‘as long as necessary’ to ensure worker safety
By David Lawder and Dave Graham WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY -U.S. imports of new Mexican avocado harvests will stay suspended for “as long as necessary” to ensure the safety of U.S. inspectors who were…
Bicyclist slashes 11 in mile long bloody knife spree in New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM – Albuquerque police reported a man on a bicycle randomly slashed 11 people Sunday starting at around 11 am. The attacks began near the Sister Bar downtown and continued as…
Long Branch elementary school teacher indicted on 8 counts of sexual assault against students
FREEHOLD – A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned an eight-count indictment against a former Long Branch elementary-school teacher for allegedly sexually assaulting several of his former students, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey…
Explainer-Should Europe use more long term LNG contracts?
By Marwa Rashad LONDON – The threat of disruptions to Europe’s gas supply from Russia, in the event the West imposes sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine, has prompted a debate about the…
Florida teacher had two year long relationship with 14-year-old female student, Sheriff says
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fl. – Detectives have arrested a Pasco County Schools teacher and former Pinellas County Schools teacher for Sexual Battery Custodial Authority on a student. According to detectives, the investigation began…
Venezuelan court upholds long prison stints for ‘Citgo Six’
By Deisy Buitrago CARACAS – A Venezuelan appeals court has upheld long prison terms on corruption charges for six former executives of oil refiner Citgo, a U.S. subsidiary of Venezuelan oil company…
Long Valley Man Indicted on Kidnapping and Assault Charges
United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Long Valley, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Kidnapping, Assault on a Federal Officer, and Assault with…
U.S. lightning bolt leaps into record books at 768 km long
GENEVA – A single lightning bolt that leapt across three U.S. states has been identified as the longest ever, the U.N. weather agency said on Tuesday. Dubbed a megaflash, the rare low-rate…
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