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Waterford-Halfmoon, NY
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Power Drill, Metal Bar Used By Halfmoon Woman In Violent Attack: Sheriff
A power drill and metal bar were used to injure someone during a violent late-night attack in the Capital Region, authorities said. Deputies were called to a disturbance on Fellows Road in the Saratoga County town of Halfmoon at 10:10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sunday, Sept. 6. The investigation led to the arrest of Jennifer E. Garland, 36, of Halfmoon. Garland intentionally struck the victim with a metal bar and power drill, causing pain and cuts to their shoulder, calf, and shin, according to the sheriff’s office. She also violated an order o…
Valley Stream, NY
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3-Year-Old Found In SUV With Drunken Driver Swerving On Sunrise Highway In Valley Stream: Polic
A Long Island driver accused of swerving across Sunrise Highway was arrested on a felony DWI charge after police found a 3-year-old girl inside his SUV, authorities said. Elmer Martinez-Serrano, 28, of Valley Stream, was driving a 2024 Honda CR-V westbound when officers saw him failing to maintain his lane at about 10:44 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, Nassau County Police said. Officers activated their lights and sirens before stopping the vehicle near Brooklyn Avenue and Sixth Street in Valley Stream. Martinez-Serrano was found to be intoxicated and taken into custody, police said. The child wa…
Germantown, MD
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Germantown Dad's Broken Light Led To Traffic Stop, ICE Detention, Family Says
A broken vehicle light shouldn't turn a family's life upside down. But a traffic stop in Maryland ended with the Aquino family's sole provider in ICE custody, leaving his wife and five children without the man they say has spent years holding their household together. The Germantown family says Aquino was stopped by police over a faulty light on his vehicle. That stop ended with him in federal custody. The family believes he was unfairly targeted. Their future is uncertain. It remains unclear why ICE took Aquino into custody, his family says, and they are unsure why he remains detain…
Port Washington, NY
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21 Dogs In 'Various Stages Of Neglect' Removed From Manorhaven Building: Cops
Twenty-one dogs were removed from a Long Island boarding business after police found the animals in various stages of neglect, authorities said. Officers responded to 144 Shore Road in Manorhaven at 10:44 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, after receiving a report of sick animals, Nassau County Police said. The commercial property was being used as a business for boarding dogs. Once officers gained access to the building, they found 21 dogs in various stages of neglect, according to detectives. The clip shared to Facebook by Laura Dellatte shows the police response. Dellatte says the dogs…
Passaic, NJ
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Garfield Man Shot Multiple Times On Route 21, Prosecutor Says
A 39-year-old Garfield man was shot multiple times along Route 21 in Passaic early Saturday morning, Sept. 5, authorities said. Passaic police responded to Route 21 northbound near milepost 10.9 at approximately 3:41 a.m. on a report of a shooting, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman said. Officers found evidence of a shooting involving a vehicle and the Garfield man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, authorities said. The victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Valdes and Guzman. The investig…
Lexington Park, MD
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Trooper Takes The Hit To Stop Wrong-Way Driver From Reaching Motorists In Maryland: State PD
A suspected impaired driver turned a Maryland highway into Toad's Turnpike Saturday night. Cambridge resident Joshua Jorette, 36, is facing charges following a chaotic sequence of events that saw him drive the wrong way on Route 13 for miles before crashing into a Maryland State Police cruiser whose driver took one for the team. Shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, troopers received multiple reports of a Ford pickup truck heading north in the southbound lanes of the Salisbury Bypass. Then things got curious. A trooper near the Johnson Road overpass located the vehicle and attemp…
Jessup, MD
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Driver Hits Maryland Police Cruiser, Takes Off Before Deadly Crash Mile Away In Jessup: AG
A hit-run involving a Maryland police cruiser turned deadly about a mile down the road. It began around 2:17 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 6, when a 2018 Infiniti Q60 struck an occupied Howard County Police Department vehicle that was parked in the 7100 block of Montevideo Road in Jessup, police said. The Infiniti didn't stop. An officer pursued the fleeing car for approximately a mile before it ran off the road and slammed into a retaining wall, according to the Maryland Attorney General's Office. One person inside the Infiniti was pronounced dead at the scene. Two others survived and were take…
National Interest
5 Dead, 5 Hospitalized After Amazon Cargo Jet Crashes At Miami Airport: New Update
The toll from a fiery cargo-plane crash at one of the nation's busiest airports has turned deadly as investigators converge on the scene. Five people were killed, and five others were taken to hospitals after an Amazon cargo jet overran a runway at Miami International Airport and hit several vehicles on a nearby roadway on Sunday, Sept. 6, according to authorities. Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said during an afternoon news conference that the aircraft crashed just before 2 p.m. after overrunning Runway 30. Speaking at a late-afternoon news conference, Miami-Dade County Mayor Dani…
Fort Lee, NJ
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Wrestler Collapses In Ring, Dies At One Of Promoter's Last-Ever Matches, 48
Andy Williams, the guitarist for the band "Every Time I Die" who became a professional wrestler known as "The Butcher," has died after collapsing at the end of a match in Pennsylvania, industry organizations confirm. He was 48 years old. Williams collapsed Saturday evening, Sept. 5, during a show at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale, located outside of Pittsburgh, according to the promoter, Enjoy Wrestling. The event, reportedly a tag team match alongside his partner, The Blade, against TME, according to TMZ. CPR was administered until the ambulance arrived, Enjoy Wrestling said. All…
National Interest
Macklemore Turned Ed Sheeran's MetLife Show Into Pro-Palestinian Rally — Twice, Upset Fans Say
Macklemore turned his opening sets for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium into a platform for his pro-Palestinian message two nights in a row, sparking backlash, calls for refunds, and a petition to remove him from the tour. The “Thrift Shop” rapper, whose real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, was one of multiple opening acts for Sheeran’s LOOP Tour at the 80,000-seat stadium in East Rutherford on Friday, Sept. 4, and Saturday, Sept. 5. But Macklemore’s set went beyond the music, as he addressed the crowd about Gaza and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “I want the people from Gaza to the occ…
Stonington-North Stonington, CT
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Porch Lights Shine For Torren O’Grady As North Stonington Unites To Support His Family
A Connecticut town is surrounding the family of sixth-grader Torren O’Grady with love, support, and light after he died in a crash. Torren O’Grady, 11, was killed after he collided with a school bus while riding his bike in North Stonington around 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, near Old Colony and Pinecrest roads. The bus driver has not been charged as of Sunday. The loss came five days into the new school year. North Stonington Public Schools dismissed students early Wednesday so children could be with their families after the traumatic incident. The district made counselors, e…
Newark, NJ
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Duct-Taped Realtor Fired, FBI Eyes Charges In Midair Meltdown On Newark-Bound Flight: Reports
The man who was restrained with duct tape by a gun range owner and a retired police officer on a Newark-bound flight has been identified as a longtime Arizona real estate broker whose company cut ties with him after learning of the incident, Daily Voice has learned. Layne Arthur Lundeen, 67, of Tucson, AZ, is charged with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct in connection with the Thursday, Sept. 3, incident, Maryland court records show. Lundeen was an associate broker, realtor and vice president member of the executive council at Long Realty Company, where his LinkedIn pro…
Norfolk, MA
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Cape Cod Man's Truck Sale Sparks Investigation Over eBay Rules
A Cape Cod man handed over his pickup after eBay said the buyer had paid in full. More than $11,000 of his money was still missing. Keith Mackenzie-Betty sold his 2014 Toyota Tundra on eBay for $23,750, and he had received $11,625 when the online retail giant told him he could release the truck, according to CBS Boston. “I said, ‘Hang on, I’ve only had half my money,’” Mackenzie-Betty told reporters. “Who parts with something when they’ve not been paid in full?” The buyer had sent the full amount. Mackenzie-Betty said eBay confirmed the payment before he handed over the vehicle. The…
Shelter Island, NY
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Team USA Triathlete Drowned On Shelter Island — Then A Warning Sign Went Up: Report
The man who drowned during a morning swim off Long Island was no novice in the water. Spencer M. Korwin, the 38-year-old Manhattan man found dead off Shelter Island on Wednesday, Sept. 2, was a Team USA triathlete who trained for Ironman competitions and built a career around health and fitness, according to his LinkedIn profile. And the waters where Korwin died were not generally considered hazardous for swimmers, Shelter Island Police Chief James Read told The Suffolk Times. Korwin was visiting Shelter Island with his family when he left a dock near Crescent Beach for a swim around 8 a.m…
Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
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15-Year-Old On Electric Motorbike Injured In Route 303 Crash In Blauvelt
A 15-year-old boy riding an electric motorbike was hospitalized after colliding with a car on a busy Rockland County roadway, police said. The crash happened at Route 303 and East Erie Street in Blauvelt on Friday, Sept. 4, at about 5:40 p.m., Orangetown Police Capt. Michael Shannon said. A 32-year-old Nanuet man was driving a 2026 Toyota Camry south on Route 303 toward the intersection when the teen, of Blauvelt, was riding a Talaria electric motorbike west on East Erie Street, Shannon said. The two collided in the southbound lanes of Route 303, Shannon said. Rockland Paramedics and the …
Dillsburg, PA
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Mass-Casualty Crash Closes Route 15 In Both Directions Near Dillsburg (
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Fourteen people were taken to hospitals, including two who were flown from the scene in critical but stable condition, after a tractor-trailer overturned during a seven-vehicle crash on Route 15 in Dillsburg, officials said. The crash happened shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Route 15 and Mountain Road in York County. Sixteen people were involved in the crash, which was handled as a mass-casualty incident, according to York County Office of Emergency Management. Two people refused medical treatment. A person had to be extricated from a vehicle, Czech said. Two patients — includi…
National Interest
Wanted Reality Star Dropped By Network As Legal Trouble Deepens
A familiar face from one of television's biggest reality show franchises is facing consequences far beyond the small screen. “Below Deck Mediterranean” cast member Nathan Gallagher was convicted of three domestic violence offenses on Tuesday, Sept. 1, after failing to appear for a scheduled hearing in a Sydney court, according to multiple reports. A magistrate convicted Gallagher, 28, in his absence and issued a warrant for his arrest. The New South Wales Police Force said he was believed to be offshore. Bravo announced on Thursday, Sept. 3, that it had ended its relationship with the supe…
Newton-Andover, NJ
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1 Dead, 2 Hospitalized In Head-On Route 206 Crash At Newton/Andover Line
One person was killed and two others were hospitalized, including one who was airlifted, following a head-on crash on Route 206 in Sussex County Saturday, Sept. 5, authorities said. A vehicle traveling north on Route 206 crossed into the southbound lane and collided head-on with a southbound vehicle at the Andover line, at approximately 2:15 p.m., Andover Township police said. Emergency crews treated three patients at the scene, police said. One was flown by helicopter to Morristown Medical Center, while another was taken there by ambulance. A third patient was taken by ambulance to Newton…
Oceanside, NY
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Teen’s Wallet Stolen From Taco Bell Counter In Oceanside: Police
A teen’s wallet containing identification, bank cards, and cash was stolen from a Taco Bell on Long Island, police announced on Saturday, Sept. 5. The 16-year-old girl was inside the Taco Bell at 3076 Long Beach Road around 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, when she put her wallet on the counter, according to Nassau County Police Fourth Squad detectives. An unknown man then took it, police said. The wallet contained a New York learner’s permit, debit card, credit card, and an undisclosed amount of cash, authorities said. Police are investigating the theft as grand larceny. Anyone with infor…
Ludlow, MA
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Crashed Plane In Ludlow Belonged To Flight School; 2 Dead
A plane that crashed in Western Massachusetts, killing two people and sparking an hours-long overnight search, was part of the fleet of a flight school and rental service, Daily Voice has learned. The aircraft belonged to Plymouth-based Alpha One Flight Services, and the crash was the first fatal one in the business' 38-year history, according to the company. The school's founder, Christopher Hyldburg, released the following statement: "It is with profound sadness we confirm the victims and the aircraft involved in the accident in Ludlow, MA last night was part of Alpha One's a…
Amityville, NY
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Popular Popcorn Brand Recalled Over Missing Ingredient Disclosure
A sweet-and-salty snack sold in two states was pulled after a labeling problem left an ingredient off the package. Prospector Popcorn recalled 140 bags of its Belgian Chocolate Toffee-flavored popcorn because they contain undeclared soy, specifically soy lecithin, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. The Ridgefield, Connecticut-based company initiated the voluntary recall on Tuesday, April 28. The FDA classified it as a Class II recall on Thursday, May 14. The affected popcorn was distributed in Connecticut and NY. The recall covers 3.5-ounce bags with UPC 850073852125. Affec…
Hempstead, NY
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Man Arrested After Couple’s $7K Hempstead Home Rental Turned Out To Be A Scam: Police
What appeared to be a $7,000 deal to rent a Long Island home turned into a nightmare when the real owner showed up — and now police say they have arrested the man who was part of the alleged scheme. William Fickbohm, 71, of Lakeview, was arrested in connection with the Meadowbrook Road rental scam that previously led to charges against Aurelia Soogea, 39, of West Hempstead, Nassau County Police said Sunday, Sept. 6. A 49-year-old woman said she coordinated a rental agreement for the home with a man and woman, then gave them $7,000 for the first month’s rent and security deposit on Friday, J…
Windsor Locks, CT
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Southwest Adds Major New Perk As Airlines Compete For Premium Travelers
Southwest Airlines is opening airport lounges for the first time as the carrier continues adding more premium travel options. The Dallas-based airline will launch its first lounge network in late 2027, Southwest announced in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 2. Construction has already started on four locations, and at least seven more are planned over the next several years. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport will be among the first lounges to open in late 2027. The other three locations will be at airports in Austin, Texas; Honolulu, Hawaii; and N…
Bethesda, MD
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Fall Dangers Spark Huge Office Chair Recall: What To Know
More than 15,000 office chairs are being recalled after reports that the backrests detached, creating a fall hazard. Branch issued the recall for about 16,000 of its Ergonomic Chairs, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Sept. 3. About 180 additional chairs were sold in Canada. The recall applies to height-adjustable chairs with backrest anchors that were installed incorrectly during manufacturing. The affected chairs were made between Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, and Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Branch, which is based in New York City, has received 11 reports of …
Arlington, VA
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11 Killed By Banned Air Bag Inflators, Feds Say: What Drivers Should Know
A banned replacement air bag inflator has now been linked to 11 deaths in the US, according to federal safety officials. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the latest death involved a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox in Dallas on Thursday, Aug. 27. It was the first known death involving one of the defective inflators installed in an Equinox. The Chinese-made inflators are marked with the identifier "DTN60DB" and were used as replacements after the original frontal driver's-side air bag inflators were removed. All previous 10 deaths and three severe injuries involved Che…
Greenlawn-Centerport, NY
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Popular Tofu Product Recalled Across 29 States, Including NY, Over Packaging Concern
A popular plant-based food is being pulled from stores and online distribution after the manufacturer discovered a potential problem involving its packaging. Hodo Inc. announced Monday, Aug. 31, that it is voluntarily recalling select lots of its 8-ounce Lightly Fried Chili Crisp Tofu because printing ink from the packaging may have migrated into the food. The Hodo recall notice says the affected product was distributed to wholesalers, retailers, and consumers in 29 states, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Distribution ran fr…
Hartford, CT
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Best, Worst Places To Retire In US Revealed In New Ranking: How CT Fared
A new report shows which cities offer the best affordability, activities, and other benefits for retirees. WalletHub released its 2026 Best & Worst Places to Retire ranking on Monday, Aug. 31. The personal finance website compared 182 US cities across 45 measures covering affordability, activities, quality of life, and health care. The study evaluated cities using factors including adjusted cost of living, taxes, recreation and senior centers, museums, weather, crime rates, access to health care providers, hospital quality, and life expectancy. The analysis assumes retirees ar…
Patchogue-Medford, NY
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7 Drivers Arrested At Patchogue Labor Day Weekend Sobriety Checkpoint: Police
Seven motorists were arrested after hundreds of vehicles passed through an overnight sobriety checkpoint on Long Island during the holiday weekend, police announced Saturday, Sept. 5. The checkpoint was held at Waverly Plaza in Patchogue from 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, until 2:30 a.m. Saturday, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Suffolk County sheriff's deputies and New York State Police also participated. A total of 465 vehicles went through the checkpoint, which was part of a holiday weekend crackdown targeting alcohol- and drug-impaired driving, police said. Th…
Dix Hills-Melville, NY
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Man Killed After Subaru Hits Tree In Dix Hills: Police
A man was killed and a woman was injured when a Subaru crashed into a tree in Dix Hills on Saturday afternoon, police said. The 86-year-old driver was heading north on Burrs Lane when he lost control of a 2026 Subaru, left the road, and hit a tree in front of 211 Burrs Lane at approximately 1:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, Suffolk County Police said. The driver was taken to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where he was pronounced dead. His name was being withheld pending notification of next of kin. An 84-year-old woman riding in the Subaru was taken to the same hospital with …
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
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Drunk Camaro Driver Fights Palisades Park Cops After Route 46 Stop: Police
A suspected drunk driver became aggressive and fought with police officers in Bergen County after being pulled over on Route 46, leaving two officers injured, authorities said. Edwin G. Sisalema-Guananga, 34, of Brooklyn, NY, was immediately combative when Palisades Park police officers stopped his vehicle on Route 46 East near Abbott Avenue in Palisades Park on Friday, Sept. 4, just before 11:55 p.m., Police Chief George Beck said. Patrol Detective Robert Then, who was working a DWI enforcement detail, had spotted a red Chevrolet Camaro traveling at a high rate of speed before stoppin…
Newark, NJ
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Gun Range Owner Duct-Tapes Passenger To Seat On Newark-Bound Flight
NEW UPDATE: Duct-Taped Realtor Fired, FBI Reportedly Eyes Charges Following Midair Meltdown Richard O'Lenick hates flying. So when an unruly passenger aboard his Newark-bound flight looked him in the eye and said the plane was going to crash on Thursday, Sept. 3, it didn't exactly help. Especially considering 53-year-old O'Lenick, of Sparta, was practically sitting on the man's lap, helping restrain him (scroll down for video). O'Lenick, who owns Gun for Hire in Woodland Park, and his employee, Juan Mejia, a retired Weehawken police officer, were heading home from a gun expo …
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