The theater workers' union IATSE // #IASolidarity says it's opposing the Times Square casino proposal by SL Green — an interesting development given that labor support (mainly from Hotel and Gaming Trades Council) played a huge role in kickstarting the NYC casino process in the first place

NEW: Herricks school district paid nearly $50 million to settle sex-abuse claims filed during NY's special look back window. Via Jim Baumbach: "The payments ended 27 lawsuits the district faced, the second most of any Long Island public school system." newsday.com/long-island/ed…

NYS Board of Elections commissioners (2 D, 2R) just approved the wording of the proposed "Equal Rights Amendment". Dems are NOT happy it refers to "reproductive autonomy" instead of "abortion." Story to come. Background here: newsday.com/long-island/po… Newsday

Affordable apartments in Garden City will be awarded through lottery, Jonathan LaMantia reports. Follows a housing discrimination lawsuit from 20 yrs ago. Developer says its 1st multi-family housing rental built in Garden City in 50 yrs. newsday.com/business/garde… Newsday

Meanwhile on that slender riotous island ... it's a team Robert Shields Alfonso Castillo spectacular. newsday.com/long-island/tr…

Jake’s 58, run by Suffolk OTB, is the first casino in NY to receive state violations for unlicensed employees Critics say the alleged errors underscore problems that can arise when a public entity rather than a commercial operation runs a casino. newsday.com/long-island/po…

It’s almost an open secret at this point: A bill approved by state legislators to speed up bidding deadline for a downstate casino license is dead. Sort of by default. newsday.com/news/region-st… Newsday

Ex-county clerk found guilty of election interference bbc.in/4doh504

George Santos expected to plead guilty Monday, source says Via Janon Fisher newsday.com/long-island/cr…

NY to conduct new study of Bethpage cancer rates. More than a decade after an analysis found cancer rates surrounding Grumman’s dumping ground. newsday.com/long-island/to… Newsday

BREAKING: George Santos pleads GUILTY. newsday.com/long-island/cr… Newsday

Capping a 9-mile skid on a 10-mile ride ...

Also, why do all these customer facing AI tools always try to hide that the output is provided by AI? Could it be that they realize that people actually don't want to talk to AI in many situations?

BREAKING: NY's top court rules early-mail-in voting law is constitutional. In 6-1 vote, court rejects Republican lawsuit seeking to block mail-in voting. Story to come

Link here. BREAKING: NY's top court rules early-mail-in voting law is constitutional. In 6-1 vote, rejects Republican bid to block the practice. newsday.com/news/region-st… Newsday

DA: Driver in wrong-way fatal crash on Long Island had 56 prior license suspensions. Homicide charges will be pursued. story via Janon Fisher newsday.com/long-island/cr… Newsday

Political Comments, Confederate Flag Display Warrant Judge's Removal, Judicial Watchdog Says law.com/newyorklawjour…

Santos’ camapaign fund has $562 in cash, nearly $800,000 in debt. Via Michael Gormley newsday.com/news/region-st…

Columbus Blue Jackets statement on the passing of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew.