https://www.newsday.com/opinio....n/columnists/cathy-y

Is there really an off ramp for Putin? - Newsday

Supporting a Ukrainian victory in the war means supporting a Russian withdrawal.

https://www.newsday.com/sports..../soccer/nycfc/nycfc-

NYCFC in rebuilding process two seasons after winning MLS Cup - Newsday

Just three of the 11 players to start in that championship match against Portland officially are with the club as the new season approaches

https://www.newsday.com/sports..../basketball/knicks/k

Well-traveled Josh Hart would like to put down roots with Knicks - Newsday

The Knicks are Harts fourth team in his six seasons in the NBA

https://www.newsday.com/sports..../columnists/david-le

Longtime Mets prospect Ronny Mauricio starting to blossom - Newsday

Mauricio had a breakthrough performance in the Dominican Winter League, with the shortstop/third baseman showing a powerful bat.

https://www.newsday.com/sports..../baseball/mets/mets-

Mets co-ace Max Scherzer added new element to oblique rehab: golf - Newsday

He played more frequently and with a different purpose in recent months, treating it as part of the rehab.

https://www.newsday.com/busine....ss/icv-partners-noga

Miami firm buys Indian-style food brands made in Farmingdale, forms new company - Newsday

The buyer sees opportunity from American consumers tastes expanding in variety.

https://www.latimes.com/world-....nation/story/2023-02

For donors, wartime Ukraine aid creates blurry ethical line - Los Angeles Times

Since Russia invaded Ukraine a year ago, U.S. companies, nonprofits and individuals have responded with donations, including of equipment like bulletproof vests and drones.

https://www.latimes.com/world-....nation/story/2023-02

South Carolina congressman renews push for state law against hate crimes - Los Angeles Times

A bill that would make South Carolina the 49th state with a hate crime law is making its way through the House.

https://www.latimes.com/entert....ainment-arts/busines

Former MoviePass executive arrested for alleged fraud - Los Angeles Times

Khalid Itum, a former executive at the film ticket subscription service MoviePass, has been arrested over allegations that he embezzled money to pay off debts related to a Coachella party, according to the U.S. attorneys office for the Central

https://www.latimes.com/busine....ss/story/2023-02-23/

Bankman-Fried indictment cites two unnamed co-conspirators - Los Angeles Times

New charges against FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried include references to co-conspirators involved in illegally seeking to influence regulators.