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Long Island jail guard who repeatedly sexually abused inmate lands just 18 months behind bars, is allowed to resign
The former guard could have faced a prison sentence of up to four years on the Criminal Sexual Act charge and up to a year on the official-misconduct rap.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:52:58 -0400
The former guard could have faced a prison sentence of up to four years on the Criminal Sexual Act charge and up to a year on the official-misconduct rap.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:52:58 -0400

NY sheriffs sue over Hochul’s anti-ICE law as it takes effect, but she says: ‘Bring it on’
ALBANY – Don’t sue me, I’ll sue you. More than a dozen New York sheriffs filed suit over an anti-ICE sanctuary state law that took effect Tuesday — as Gov. Kathy Hochul demanded local governments stop cooperating with the feds or face their own legal troubles. Hochul herself vowed to sue localities such as Nassau...
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:51:44 -0400
ALBANY – Don’t sue me, I’ll sue you. More than a dozen New York sheriffs filed suit over an anti-ICE sanctuary state law that took effect Tuesday — as Gov. Kathy Hochul demanded local governments stop cooperating with the feds or face their own legal troubles. Hochul herself vowed to sue localities such as Nassau...
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:51:44 -0400

Beloved black jaguar dies after rattlesnake bite at California sanctuary
Central Valley sanctuary Project Survival Cat Haven in Dunlap is in mourning after a black jaguar died following a rattlesnake bite at the facility east of Fresno.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:51:24 -0400
Central Valley sanctuary Project Survival Cat Haven in Dunlap is in mourning after a black jaguar died following a rattlesnake bite at the facility east of Fresno.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:51:24 -0400

Top surfer and his wife show their horrific injuries after being mangled in California crash
The couple faces more surgeries, medication and rehabilitation in the months ahead, with no discharge date in sight.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:48:52 -0400
The couple faces more surgeries, medication and rehabilitation in the months ahead, with no discharge date in sight.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:48:52 -0400

Gavin Newsom warned California’s $231B bullet train could run out of cash
The project could run out of funding by as soon as the end of next year.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:47:57 -0400
The project could run out of funding by as soon as the end of next year.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:47:57 -0400

Chilling details released about ‘random’ mass stabbing rampage across California city — as police refuse to name suspect
Police say the attacks appear to have been random after one person was killed and four others wounded across Oakland, while the suspect remains unidentified.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:31:07 -0400
Police say the attacks appear to have been random after one person was killed and four others wounded across Oakland, while the suspect remains unidentified.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:31:07 -0400

Surrogate McKenna West breaks down describing abortion procedure at over 20 weeks during court battle with baby’s biological parents
McKenna West gave an emotional testimony about the late-term procedure during a court hearing Tuesday on whether a temporary restraining order preventing her from making decisions about the critically ill baby would be upheld.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:30:42 -0400
McKenna West gave an emotional testimony about the late-term procedure during a court hearing Tuesday on whether a temporary restraining order preventing her from making decisions about the critically ill baby would be upheld.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:30:42 -0400

Mamdani unveils fast-track program for ‘critical’ housing cases — in latest ‘anti-landlord’ move: critics
The mayor unveiled a new program to fast track "critical" claims in housing court.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:13:53 -0400
The mayor unveiled a new program to fast track "critical" claims in housing court.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:13:53 -0400

Why cause of death of Long Island mom who drove SUV into pool may remain a mystery
The Jewish Orthodox family of Long Island teacher and mother of four Allision Rahmani won't allow an autopsy on religious grounds.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:59:16 -0400
The Jewish Orthodox family of Long Island teacher and mother of four Allision Rahmani won't allow an autopsy on religious grounds.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:59:16 -0400

Final witness in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial points to ‘markedly inconsistent’ facts surrounding voice she claims told her to kill
The forensic psychiatrist testified for the prosecution about the voice Clancy claimed she heard telling her to kill her kids.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:50:54 -0400
The forensic psychiatrist testified for the prosecution about the voice Clancy claimed she heard telling her to kill her kids.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:50:54 -0400