Millions of Californians filled out their 2026 primary election ballots over the last several weeks either at home or at the polls, expressing their constitutional right to vote in a free and fair election. And each election cycle, it takes days — even weeks — to count the millions of mail-in ballots, leading to questions … Read more
WASHINGTON — Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is facing significant pushback from Black Democrats after deciding to run in a newly redrawn district in South Florida that has a plurality of Black voters and a crowded primary field. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The Florida political landscape … Read more
A commercial bus crash in Virginia that killed five people and injured dozens of others has raised questions about the driver, the company that employed him and the overall safety of the industry. It’s not yet clear what could have prevented last week’s crash because the National Transportation Safety Board investigation is just beginning. Still, … Read more
A Long Island woman was arrested last week for allegedly decapitating a statue of Jesus at a Catholic church. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. At approximately 11:15 p.m. on May 15, Deyonna Subert, 41, damaged the statue at St. Mary’s Church in Bay Shore, according … Read more
A bank levy can freeze your account with little warning, but the freeze itself is not always permanent. Getty Images/iStockphoto More borrowers are falling behind on their debt payments right now, and that issue is occurring at a time when borrowing has also become both more expensive and harder to escape. Part of the issue … Read more
From 1979, Morley Safer’s report on the faraway atolls of the Maldives, where he stumbled across an unusual story of crime and punishment. This week marks 10 years since the 60 Minutes correspondent died. Source link
Phased train service would resume on Tuesday at noon. Source link
The Long Island Rail Road strike is coming to an end after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and unions reached a tentative agreement Monday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. “Tonight, the MTA reached a fair deal with the five LIRR unions that delivers raises for workers while protecting riders and taxpayers. I’m pleased to announce … Read more
It was manic Monday for thousands of Long Island Rail Road riders trying to get in and out of New York City on the third day of a labor strike that has shut down the nation’s largest commuter railroad. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. This … Read more
For the first time in decades, the Long Island Rail Road, which services hundreds of thousands of riders every weekday, is on strike over wages and health benefits for workers. Jericka Duncan has the latest. Source link