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Cruise Ship Rescues Fishermen After Escaping Burning Boat At Sea (VIDEO) Cruise Ship Rescues Fishermen After Escaping Burning Boat At Sea (VIDEO) Cruise Ship Rescues Fishermen After Escaping Burning Boat At Sea (VIDEO)
Cruise Ship Rescues Fishermen After Escaping Burning Boat At Sea (Video) Four fishermen were rescued by a cruise ship in Europe after escaping from their burning boat in the North Sea, according to reports. The incident happened in the Skagerrak Strait between Norway and Denmark on Sunday, Oct. 18, CruiseMapper reported. The AIDAnova cruise ship received a distress call while traveling from Kiel, Germany, to Bergen, Norway, and diverted to help. The four fishermen had already abandoned their burning boat and escaped into a life raft when the AIDAnova arrived. The ship's crew launched a rescue boat and brought all four fishermen aboard uninjur…

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Next Stop: A Trip Back In Time At Maywood Station Museum Next Stop: A Trip Back In Time At Maywood Station Museum Next Stop: A Trip Back In Time At Maywood Station Museum
Next Stop: A Trip Back In Time At Maywood Station Museum All aboard! Get ready to take a look inside a historic railroad station when the Maywood Station Museum opens its doors to visitors next month. The museum is holding an open house on Saturday, Nov. 14, from noon to 3 p.m., according to the museum’s Facebook page. Located at 269 Maywood Ave., the museum offers visitors a look at the trains, equipment, and artifacts that tell the story of the borough's railroad history. The museum occupies a restored railroad station dating back to 1872, once part of the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railroad. The station was restored by the Maywood St…

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by Karalyn Lee
Farmingdale, NY
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Closed Hooters In Farmingdale Purchased For $5.7 Million Closed Hooters In Farmingdale Purchased For $5.7 Million Closed Hooters In Farmingdale Purchased For $5.7 Million
Closed Hooters In Farmingdale Purchased For $5.7 Million The final Hooters location on Long Island has finally sold, about eight months after it closed down. Bolla Oil bought the property and an adjacent Valley Bank for $5.7 million, Long Island Business News reported Friday, Oct. 16. Long Island’s final Hooters at 25 Smith Street in Farmingdale shut its doors in February. The nationwide chain filed for bankruptcy in March 2025, and now the closest Hooters to Long Island are in central New Jersey. The Valley Bank location, whose property was also sold, has continued to operate and has time on its lease, Newsday reported. Bolla Oil, which operat…

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Springfield, MA
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Big Y Rolls Out New Food-Ordering Systems: What You'll Find Big Y Rolls Out New Food-Ordering Systems: What You'll Find Big Y Rolls Out New Food-Ordering Systems: What You'll Find
Big Y Rolls Out New Food-Ordering Systems: What You'll Find Big Y is adding new tools to help customers order freshly prepared meals. The supermarket chain has launched in-store ordering kiosks at all 79 locations across Connecticut and Massachusetts, according to a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Customers can also place orders online for pickup or delivery through a new partnership with Instacart. The kiosks allow shoppers to customize meals from Big Y's kitchen menu, including 'Wich Way sandwiches, wraps, bowls, pizza, fried seafood meals, and sushi. Customers can also order meals online for same-day pickup or schedule catering orders in a…

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East Hanover-Florham Park, NJ
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Ritz Unveils Long-Requested Change To Popular Crackers: When To Try Them Ritz Unveils Long-Requested Change To Popular Crackers: When To Try Them Ritz Unveils Long-Requested Change To Popular Crackers: When To Try Them
Ritz Unveils Long-Requested Change To Popular Crackers: When To Try Them Ritz is going gluten-free with some of its popular crackers. The snack brand announced the launch of Ritz Gluten Free Original crackers in a news release on Monday, Oct. 19. The new crackers are designed to have the same buttery flavor and flaky texture as traditional Ritz crackers. The gluten-free crackers will begin arriving at select retailers in October before expanding to stores nationwide in February 2027. An 8-ounce package will have a suggested retail price of $4.49. View this post on Instagram The new crackers are certified gluten-fr…

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Paterson Girl, 10, Dies Suddenly After Being Found Unresponsive, Loved Ones Say Paterson Girl, 10, Dies Suddenly After Being Found Unresponsive, Loved Ones Say Paterson Girl, 10, Dies Suddenly After Being Found Unresponsive, Loved Ones Say
Paterson Girl, 10, Dies Suddenly After Being Found Unresponsive, Loved Ones Say A Paterson family is mourning the sudden death of a 10-year-old girl who was found unresponsive and rushed to a hospital, where doctors spent hours trying to save her life. Kyla Dorenda Fairley died Saturday, Oct. 17, according to a GoFundMe campaign organized by Jay Jones to help cover her funeral and burial expenses. "What began as an ordinary day turned into every parent's worst nightmare," the fundraiser says. Kyla was taken to a hospital after being found unresponsive, but despite hours of efforts by medical professionals, she was pronounced dead later that day, according to the fundr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Fairfield, CT
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Fairfield Woman Stole $255K From House Of Worship Over 4 Years, Police Say Fairfield Woman Stole $255K From House Of Worship Over 4 Years, Police Say Fairfield Woman Stole $255K From House Of Worship Over 4 Years, Police Say
Fairfield Woman Stole $255K From House Of Worship Over 4 Years, Police Say A Connecticut woman faces a felony charge after police say she used a local house of worship’s money to pay personal bills, taking about $255,000 over four years. Diane Devlin, 42, of Fairfield, surrendered to authorities on Oct. 13 on a first-degree larceny charge. She posted $25,000 bond and is due in Bridgeport Superior Court on Wednesday, Fairfield police said.  The case began with a review of the organization’s finances, Fairfield Police Sgt. Jenna Wellington told Patch. Devlin had worked there as a financial administrator. Police did not identify the house of worship.  The…

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by Josh Lanier
Sachem, NY
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Assault Arrests At Farmingville Dive Bar Lead To Inspection And Citations, Police Say Assault Arrests At Farmingville Dive Bar Lead To Inspection And Citations, Police Say Assault Arrests At Farmingville Dive Bar Lead To Inspection And Citations, Police Say
Assault Arrests At Farmingville Dive Bar Lead To Inspection And Citations, Police Say A series of complaints, disturbances, and assaults led to an inspection and more trouble for a Long Island bar, police said. Mr. Lucky’s Pub on Mooney Pond Road in Farmingville was visited by state inspectors and local police around 11:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, the Suffolk County Police Department said. The bartender, 33-year-old Susana Estevez, and the security guard, 47-year-old Jarrett Crump, were both cited at the scene, cops said. Estevez, of West Babylon, was accused of serving an underage customer, and Crump, of Moriches, was ticketed for working as an unlicensed security guard, poli…

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Yonkers, NY
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Angry Passenger Punches Bus Driver After Getting Off In Yonkers Angry Passenger Punches Bus Driver After Getting Off In Yonkers Angry Passenger Punches Bus Driver After Getting Off In Yonkers
Angry Passenger Punches Bus Driver After Getting Off In Yonkers Police are searching for a passenger who they said punched a bus driver in the face in Westchester County after becoming angry that the bus's rear door did not open quickly enough.  The incident happened at around 11:09 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the intersection of McLean Avenue and South Broadway in Yonkers, according to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary.  O'Leary said the suspect was riding a Liberty Lines bus and waiting to exit when he became upset because the rear door was not opening fast enough. After getting off the bus, the man al…

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by Ben Crnic
Bridgeport, CT
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Bridgeport Dad Killed In Road Rage Shooting Remembered For Humor, Dancing, Love Bridgeport Dad Killed In Road Rage Shooting Remembered For Humor, Dancing, Love Bridgeport Dad Killed In Road Rage Shooting Remembered For Humor, Dancing, Love
Bridgeport Dad Killed In Road Rage Shooting Remembered For Humor, Dancing, Love Nelson Batista loved Prince, the Yankees, and making people laugh. Now, his family is asking for help laying the Connecticut father to rest. Batista, 48, was shot near Park Avenue and Cottage Street in Bridgeport around 9 a.m. on Oct. 12, police said. Batista's loved ones said his love for family stood out. His relatives described the Bridgeport father, brother, cousin, and friend as someone who filled their lives with music and laughter. He was known for spontaneous dancing. “Whether he was cracking jokes, enjoying music, or simply spending time with loved ones, Nelson had a way of creat…

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Giant, Hannaford, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Back Online After Cyberattack: Company Giant, Hannaford, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Back Online After Cyberattack: Company Giant, Hannaford, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Back Online After Cyberattack: Company
Giant, Hannaford, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Back Online After Cyberattack: Company Websites for Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop, Hannaford, and other major grocery chains are back online after a cyberattack disrupted services for more than a week, their parent company confirmed on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Ahold Delhaize, the Netherlands-based grocery giant, confirmed that the cybersecurity incident first reported on Monday, Oct. 12, was caused by malicious activity within its IT infrastructure. The company took websites, apps, and other systems offline as a precaution, affecting grocery customers across Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Connecticut, Massa…

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by Jillian Pikora
Hartford, CT
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Walmart, Sam's Club Make Major Membership Move With New Perks: What's Included Walmart, Sam's Club Make Major Membership Move With New Perks: What's Included Walmart, Sam's Club Make Major Membership Move With New Perks: What's Included
Walmart, Sam's Club Make Major Membership Move With New Perks: What's Included Walmart and Sam's Club are offering a new membership deal as rising prices continue putting pressure on American families. Customers can now get both Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus for $120 annually, Walmart announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The combined membership costs nearly $100 less than purchasing both plans separately. The deal includes free delivery from both retailers and access to Sam's Club warehouses. It also touts perks like subscriptions to Peacock or Paramount+, gasoline discounts of 10 cents per gallon, and 2% Sam's Cash on eligible purchases. Cu…

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New City, NY
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GLP-1 Recall Raises Safety Concerns: What To Check GLP-1 Recall Raises Safety Concerns: What To Check GLP-1 Recall Raises Safety Concerns: What To Check
Glp-1 Recall Raises Safety Concerns: What To Check A nationwide recall of compounded GLP-1 injections is spotlighting vial labels and a safety concern patients should check. Apothecary Pharma LLC, based in Cary, North Carolina, is voluntarily recalling 22 vials of compounded tirzepatide because it cannot assure their sterility, according to an FDA enforcement report. The affected prescription product is Tirzepatide Injection, 18 mg/mL, packaged in 4 mL sterile multi-dose vials. Its National Drug Code, or NDC, is 85091-001-18. The recalled lots are AP-202622 through AP-202625 and AP-202627 through AP-202644. Their beyond-use dates span Octo…

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Hartford, CT
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Chipotle's Popular 'Boorito' Deal Returns For Halloween: What To Know Chipotle's Popular 'Boorito' Deal Returns For Halloween: What To Know Chipotle's Popular 'Boorito' Deal Returns For Halloween: What To Know
Chipotle's Popular 'Boorito' Deal Returns For Halloween: What To Know Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating Halloween by bringing back its special "Boorito" deal. Customers wearing costumes can get entrées for just $6 on Halloween, the fast-casual chain announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The promotion runs from 3 p.m. to closing at participating restaurants across the US on Saturday, Oct. 31. To get the discount, customers must also be rewards members and scan their membership card at checkout. The deal is available for in-person orders only and is limited to one $6 entrée per costumed customer. The Boorito promotion started back in 2000 w…

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Atlantic City, NJ
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Seafood Recall Issued After Sampling Finds Concern Seafood Recall Issued After Sampling Finds Concern Seafood Recall Issued After Sampling Finds Concern
Seafood Recall Issued After Sampling Finds Concern A food-safety alert is urging shoppers to check their freezers before preparing a popular seafood product. Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. of Brooklyn, New York, is voluntarily recalling its Starfish Seafood Premium Cold Smoked Norwegian Salmon Sliced over possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The FDA posted the company announcement on its website. The affected 8-ounce packages were distributed in NY, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia, and Ohio, according to the FDA-posted company announcement. Consumers should look for frozen, vacuum-sealed packages of Starfish Seafood Premium Col…

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Tearful Christina Applegate Shares Stunning Health Update Tearful Christina Applegate Shares Stunning Health Update Tearful Christina Applegate Shares Stunning Health Update
Tearful Christina Applegate Shares Stunning Health Update Christina Applegate tearfully shared an unexpected turn in her health struggles, explaining why news others celebrated left her searching for answers. The actress, 54, said on her “MeSsy” podcast on Tuesday morning, Oct. 20, that her 2021 multiple sclerosis diagnosis was a misdiagnosis. Her symptoms remain, she said, and she still does not know what is causing them. “This may come as great news, but to me, I’m back at square one,” Applegate said.  The disclosure came as Applegate returned to the podcast after a seven-month break for health reasons, according to Variety. She co-hosts t…

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Daylight Saving Countdown: When To Turn Back Your Clocks Daylight Saving Countdown: When To Turn Back Your Clocks Daylight Saving Countdown: When To Turn Back Your Clocks
Daylight Saving Countdown: When To Turn Back Your Clocks The countdown to falling back is getting shorter, and a quick clock check could spare you some confusion when the seasonal switch arrives. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 1, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Clocks across most of the US will move backward one hour to 1 a.m. That puts the reset less than two weeks away. It also places the change immediately after Halloween, making Saturday, Oct. 31, the night to adjust manual clocks before bed. Start with clocks that can't adjust automatically: wall clocks, bedside alarms, ovens,…

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Meteor Shower Countdown: Best Ways To Watch Spectacular Orionids Meteor Shower Countdown: Best Ways To Watch Spectacular Orionids Meteor Shower Countdown: Best Ways To Watch Spectacular Orionids
Meteor Shower Countdown: Best Ways To Watch Spectacular Orionids Autumn’s signature sky show is nearing its big moment, but getting the best view will take a little planning. The Orionid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night, Oct. 21, into Thursday morning, Oct. 22, according to NASA. The best viewing window comes after midnight, especially after the moon sets and before dawn. A bright waxing gibbous moon will interfere with this year’s display, making fainter meteors harder to spot, according to The Planetary Society. Plan for the early morning hours, roughly 2 a.m. onward, but check your local moonset time before setting an alarm.  Moonset, w…

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Donnie Wahlberg Says 'Pilots Saved Our Lives' After Terrifying Private Jet Scare Donnie Wahlberg Says 'Pilots Saved Our Lives' After Terrifying Private Jet Scare Donnie Wahlberg Says 'Pilots Saved Our Lives' After Terrifying Private Jet Scare
Donnie Wahlberg Says 'Pilots Saved Our Lives' After Terrifying Private Jet Scare Donnie Wahlberg is crediting his pilots with saving lives after a frightening flight attempt ended beyond the runway. The actor and singer, 57, was aboard a Dassault Falcon 50 that went off the runway after an aborted takeoff at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sunday, Oct. 18, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Eight people were aboard the aircraft, which was headed to Toronto Pearson Airport in Canada. The incident happened around 10:50 a.m. local time, the FAA said. “We were taking off and didn’t get up in the air and ran out of runway,” Wahlberg …

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America's Richest Households Share This Trait, Survey Finds America's Richest Households Share This Trait, Survey Finds America's Richest Households Share This Trait, Survey Finds
America's Richest Households Share This Trait, Survey Finds The Americans leading the household wealth rankings share a trait that a paycheck alone cannot explain. Families headed by someone 75 or older had the highest median net worth of any age group in 2025, according to the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances. Their median net worth reached $504,900, up 37 percent from 2022 after adjusting for inflation. That put the oldest families ahead of those approaching retirement or in its earlier stages. Net worth means assets minus debts. The median is the midpoint: Half of families in a group have more, and half have less. Families headed b…

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Pace University Names New President After Nearly Decade Pace University Names New President After Nearly Decade Pace University Names New President After Nearly Decade
Pace University Names New President After Nearly Decade Pace University has named a new president who will take over leadership of its campuses in Westchester County and New York City after nearly a decade under its current leader.  Robert "Bobby" Ahdieh, a legal scholar and higher education administrator who most recently held several leadership positions at Texas A&M University, has been selected as Pace University's ninth president, the university announced on Tuesday, Oct. 20.  Ahdieh will officially take office on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, succeeding President Marvin Krislov, who announced earlier this year that he would step down…

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by Ben Crnic
Hartford, CT
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Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings
Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings Several names are climbing the rankings of the nation's most popular for babies, according to a new study. BabyCenter released its annual list of the most popular baby names on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Olivia and Noah remained the most popular names for girls and boys, although several other names made major jumps in popularity. Eliana climbed five spots to become the second most popular girls' name, while Evelyn returned to the top 10 for the first time since 2023. Ellie dropped out of the top 10, falling to No. 11. Among boys, the five most popular names remained unchanged for the third straigh…

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by Chris Spiker
West Hempstead, NY
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Western Beef Grocery Stores Sold In Nassau County, Getting New Name Western Beef Grocery Stores Sold In Nassau County, Getting New Name Western Beef Grocery Stores Sold In Nassau County, Getting New Name
Western Beef Grocery Stores Sold In Nassau County, Getting New Name All four Western Beef supermarkets on Long Island will be getting a new name. The parent company of Food Bazaar has purchased all four locations and will be changing them into Food Bazaar stores by the end of October, Food Trade News reported Monday, Oct. 19. Western Beef had four locations in Nassau County — 1717 Old Dutch Broadway in Elmont, 322 Nassau Road in Roosevelt, 605 Woodfield Road in West Hempstead, and 192 Glen Cove Road in Carle Place. Bogopa, the company that owns Food Bazaar, has purchased 14 of the 19 Western Beef stores across the New York City metro area, according to New…

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by Joe Wilkinson
East Hanover-Florham Park, NJ
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Senior Living Community In Florham Park To Begin Construction Senior Living Community In Florham Park To Begin Construction Senior Living Community In Florham Park To Begin Construction
Senior Living Community In Florham Park To Begin Construction Construction is set to begin on Arbor Terrace Florham Park, an 80-apartment senior living community in Florham Park. The facility is set to open in late 2007 and will offer assisted living, Bridges memory support, and memory care as part of a joint venture between Braemar Partners and GEM Reality Capital. It will be operated by Arbor Company. Arbor Terrace Florham Park is at Columbia Turnpike and Elm Street, near a Trader's Joe and a short commute from The Green at Florham Park, home to the New York Jets' training center. The two-story building is designed in a residential style, with…

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by Sam Barron
Fredericksburg, VA
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Virginia Beach Among America's 10 Safest Cities, But Neighbor Norfolk Tells Different Story Virginia Beach Among America's 10 Safest Cities, But Neighbor Norfolk Tells Different Story Virginia Beach Among America's 10 Safest Cities, But Neighbor Norfolk Tells Different Story
Virginia Beach Among America's 10 Safest Cities, But Neighbor Norfolk Tells Different Story Two neighboring Virginia cities landed on opposite ends of a new national safety ranking, with one cracking the top 10 safest in America while the other failed to make the top 100. Virginia Beach ranked sixth safest in the country in WalletHub's 2026 Safest Cities in America study, released on Monday, Oct. 19, while neighboring Norfolk finished a distant 145th out of the 182 cities examined. That put 139 spots between the two Hampton Roads neighbors, despite their close proximity. Virginia Beach earned an overall safety score of 69.39 out of 100, placing it behind only Juneau, Alaska; Warw…

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