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NYC declares a drought watch and asks residents to conserve water
NEW YORK (AP) — New York's mayor urged residents to take shorter showers, fix dripping faucets and otherwise conserve water, issuing a drought watch Saturday after a parched October here and in much of the United States. A drought watch is the first of three potential levels of...
The man who took in orphaned Peanut the squirrel says it’s ‘surreal’ officials euthanized his pet
NEW YORK (AP) — A man who took in an orphaned squirrel and made it a social media star vowed Saturday that New York state's decision to seize and euthanize the animal “won't go unheard.” “We will make a stance on how this government and New York state utilizes their...
House Speaker Johnson says GOP may try to repeal CHIPS Act, then walks it back
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson said Friday that Republicans “probably will” try to repeal legislation that spurred U.S. production of semiconductor chips, a statement he quickly tried to walk back by saying he would like to instead “streamline” it. Johnson...
Luke Weaver's 2025 option exercised by New York Yankees for $2.5 million
NEW YORK (AP) — Luke Weaver's 2025 option was exercised by the New York Yankees on Friday for $2.5 million. Weaver took over from Clay Holmes as Yankees closer in September and finished 7-3 with a 2.89 ERA and four saves, striking out 103 and walking 26 in 84 innings. ...
Prosecutor says veteran's subway chokehold went 'too far.' Defense says his 'courage' helped others
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors and defense lawyers agree on this about Marine veteran Daniel Penny's encounter last year with a distressed, angry man making ominous remarks on a New York subway: Penny didn't mean to kill him. But a prosecutor told jurors Friday that Penny “went way...
New York Sirens sign top pick Sarah Fillier to a 1-year contract
NEW YORK (AP) — The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s New York Sirens have signed No. 1 pick Sarah Fillier to a one-year contract. The team announced the deal Friday, nearly four months after taking the Canadian national team and Princeton University forward with the first...
Coming off a Hail Mary win, the Commanders will try to sweep the Giants and improve to 7-2
Washington (6-2) at New York Giants (2-6) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: Commanders by 4 Series record: Giants lead 108-72-5. Against the spread: Giants 3-5; Commanders 6-2. Last meeting: Commanders beat Giants...
Creative 'I Voted' stickers branch out beyond the familiar flag design
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Whether scenic or slightly sinister — angry werewolf, anyone? — the designs on the front of “I Voted” stickers are attracting a lot of attention this year. But have you ever considered the back of your Election Day souvenir? “Garment-safe adhesive,...
Arbor Realty Trust: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) on Friday reported third-quarter earnings of $68.5 million. On a per-share basis, the Uniondale, New York-based company said it had profit of 31 cents. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and...
No trick! Halloween temperatures soar above normal in Northeast
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (AP) — Trick-or-treaters in the Northeast who in past years would bundle up under their Bluey or Beetlejuice costumes comfortably roamed neighborhoods in unseasonably mild temperatures Thursday. New York City hit 81 degrees (27.2 Celsius) on Halloween, with Boston...
