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Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino accepts job at St. John's
NEW YORK (AP) — Rick Pitino is back in the Big East Conference. St. John’s hired the Hall of Fame coach Monday to boost a storied program that’s been mired in mediocrity for much of this century. The school announced that Pitino will be introduced during a news conference...
NY lawmaker urged to resign after allegations from women
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A New York state lawmaker is facing calls to resign from the governor and other fellow Democrats after two women accused him of sexual misconduct in 2015. Gov. Kathy Hochul and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are among a chorus of state and federal elected...
Plans for a NYC rail link to LaGuardia Airport now abandoned
Plans for a rail link were abandoned Monday that would have connected LaGuardia Airport to New York City's subway and commuter rail system, after intense criticism about its $2.4 billion-plus price tag and the potential effects on surrounding neighborhoods. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul...
'Can I claim my dog as a dependent?' NYC 311 system turns 20
NEW YORK (AP) — “Can you tell me the steps for boiling a live chicken?” “Can I claim my dog as a dependent on my taxes?" New York City officials on Thursday marked two decades of the city's 311 nonemergency answering system by releasing a top-20 list of those...
Cardi B: Court-ordered service 'the best thing' to happen
NEW YORK (AP) — Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B spoke to girls in a police mentorship program Friday as part of what she says has been an eye-opening and emotional week performing court-mandated community service for her role in a pair of brawls at New York City strip clubs in 2018. ...
McGhee's 18 help Liberty defeat Queens 73-53
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Darius McGhee had 18 points in Liberty's 73-53 win against Queens on Friday night. McGhee had six assists for the Flames (24-7, 15-3 Atlantic Sun Conference). Kyle Rode added 14 points while going 4 of 9 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from distance, and 4...
McGhee scores 35, Liberty defeats Queens 85-77
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Darius McGhee's 35 points led Liberty past Queens 85-77 on Wednesday night. McGhee was 11 of 24 shooting, including 5 for 11 from distance, and went 8 for 9 from the line for the Flames (23-7, 14-3 Atlantic Sun Conference). Colin Porter scored 13 points and...
Former pitching coach Regan sues Mets for age discrimination
NEW YORK (AP) — Phil Regan sued the New York Mets and former general manager Brodie Van Wagenen, alleging age discrimination and wrongful termination when he was moved out as pitching coach after the 2019 season. Regan, a former big league pitcher who turns 86 in April, also...
Queens defeats Kennesaw State 83-76
KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Kenny Dye had 24 points in Queens' 83-76 victory against Kennesaw State on Saturday. Dye added five assists for the Royals (17-12, 7-9 Atlantic Sun Conference). AJ McKee scored 20 points while shooting 5 for 14 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 6 of 10 from the...
King leads Jacksonville State over Queens University 76-69
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Demaree King scored 27 points and Jacksonville State beat Queens 76-69 on Thursday night. King also had six assists for the Gamecocks (11-17, 4-11 Atlantic Sun Conference). Skyelar Potter hit three 3-pointers and scored 19 points with five rebounds. ...
