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Freehold, NJ
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NJ Teacher Cries In Court During Sentencing For Sex With 15-Year-Old Student NJ Teacher Cries In Court During Sentencing For Sex With 15-Year-Old Student
NJ Teacher Cries In Court During Sentencing For Sex With 15-Year-Old Student A 45-year-old former New Jersey special education teacher was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to having sex with a 15-year-old student, authorities said. In January, Allison Haveman-Niedrach pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said. Photos published by the New York Post show the former Freehold Intermediate School Teacher sobbing in court. Investigators found more than 25,000 text messages between her and a student, including photos and videos that confirmed the sexual nature of the relationship, Asbury Park Press r…

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by Sam Barron
Red Hook, NY
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Sex Abuse Case Fugitive Wanted Since 2007 Caught Speeding In Dutchess County, Jailed: Cops Sex Abuse Case Fugitive Wanted Since 2007 Caught Speeding In Dutchess County, Jailed: Cops
Sex Abuse Case Fugitive Wanted Since 2007 Caught Speeding In Dutchess County, Jailed: Cops A man accused of fleeing the country after posting bail in a nearly two-decade-old Westchester County sex abuse case was finally caught when police pulled him over for speeding in Dutchess County, authorities said.   Jose Tacuri, 50, currently a resident of Wappingers Falls, was arrested in the Village of Red Hook on Thursday, Aug. 27, Red Hook Police announced on Sunday, Aug. 30. The events leading up to Tacuri's arrest began around 12:50 p.m., when an officer pulled him over for speeding on South Broadway, police said.  During the roadside investigation, police found that …

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by Ben Crnic
Hopewell-Pennington, NJ
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NJ Man Who Murdered Parents Learns Fate: Prosecutor NJ Man Who Murdered Parents Learns Fate: Prosecutor
NJ Man Who Murdered Parents Learns Fate: Prosecutor A 37-year-old Hopewell Township man was sentenced to consecutive life terms after previously being convicted of murdering his parents, authorities announced Saturday, Aug. 29. Craig William  was convicted of two counts of murder in the first degree along with weapons offenses, tampering with physical evidence, hindering apprehension, and obstruction, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. On Monday, March 13, 2023, New Jersey State Police responded to Williams' home on Tipton Drive  to conduct a welfare check after family members had not heard from his parents…

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by Sam Barron
Middletown-Wallkill, NY
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Route 17 Reopens After Fatal Crash In Orange County (DEVELOPING) Route 17 Reopens After Fatal Crash In Orange County (DEVELOPING)
Route 17 Reopens After Fatal Crash In Orange County (Developing) UPDATE: A stretch of Route 17 in Orange County has reopened following a fatal crash on Monday morning.  New, updated report - Man, 18, Killed After Car Rear-Ends Truck On Route 17 In Orange County The crash happened on Route 17 westbound just after Exit 120 in the Town of Wallkill on Monday, Aug. 31, according to the Town of Wallkill Police Department.  According to 511NY traffic reports, the incident was first reported at 7:14 a.m. near Exit 120E for Wickham Avenue and Route 211 East.  The state traffic service listed the incident as a crash investigation involving a …

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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Newborn Found Abandoned In Bathroom At ShopRite In Westchester, Suspect In Custody Newborn Found Abandoned In Bathroom At ShopRite In Westchester, Suspect In Custody
Newborn Found Abandoned In Bathroom At ShopRite In Westchester, Suspect In Custody A newborn was rushed to a hospital after being found abandoned inside a women's bathroom at a supermarket in Westchester County, authorities said. New, updated report - Cops ID Woman Accused Of Abandoning Newborn In ShopRite In Westchester The infant was discovered early Sunday morning, Aug. 30, inside the ShopRite at the City Center shopping complex in White Plains, according to the White Plains Department of Public Safety.  Police officers responded to the supermarket after receiving a report that an infant had been found in the women's restroom. First responders gave the …

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by Ben Crnic
Ridgefield, CT
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Contamination Concern Prompts Fruit Recall Contamination Concern Prompts Fruit Recall
Contamination Concern Prompts Fruit Recall A fruit recall is affecting shoppers in several Northeast states after testing raised concerns about possible contamination. Mamaroneck, New York-based Panorama Produce is recalling 302 boxes of Martina-brand mangoes that were distributed in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania and sold at select Walmart stores, according to a company announcement posted by the US Food and Drug Administration. The mangoes were distributed from Monday, Aug. 10, through Friday, Aug. 21. The recall involves size 9 mangoes packaged in Martina-branded cases. Individual fruit can be identified by …

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by Joe Lombardi
Hershey, PA
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Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early
Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early The Hershey Company is unwrapping its Halloween lineup early as more people get into the spooky spirit months before October. Hershey announced its 2026 Halloween lineup on Thursday, Aug. 13. The eastern Pennsylvania candy giant called it the company's largest and most diverse seasonal portfolio. The lineup is highlighted by the return of Hershey's Cookies 'N' Creme Fangs, which are coming back for the first time since 2024. The fang-shaped treat features the brand's Cookies 'N' Creme flavor in a Halloween design. Here are some other new and returning Halloween favorites for 2026: K…

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by Chris Spiker
Saratoga Springs, NY
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Nearly 55K Pounds Of Rice Recalled Over Contamination Concerns Nearly 55K Pounds Of Rice Recalled Over Contamination Concerns
Nearly 55K Pounds Of Rice Recalled Over Contamination Concerns A popular pantry staple sold in a dozen states is being recalled because it may contain foreign material. The voluntary recall covers 54,648 pounds of Lundberg Family Farms White Jasmine Rice, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. The FDA classified the action as a Class II recall and lists it as ongoing. That classification means exposure may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, while the chance of serious consequences is considered remote. Wehah Farms, which does business as Lundberg Family Farms, initiated the recall after discovering potential contaminat…

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by Joe Lombardi
Bridgeport, CT
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Taylor Swift Drops $50K Surprise On Mom Who Nearly Died Saving Teen On I-95 Taylor Swift Drops $50K Surprise On Mom Who Nearly Died Saving Teen On I-95
Taylor Swift Drops $50K Surprise On Mom Who Nearly Died Saving Teen On I-95 Ashley Taunton isn't out of the woods yet, but Taylor Swift is helping her get there. The 42-year-old Connecticut mother who suffered critical injuries while assisting a group of teenagers on I-95 got an unexpected assist from a certain 36-year-old singer. You may have heard of her. Taylor Swift donated $50,000 to the GoFundMe campaign for Ashley Taunton, whose recovery from a July crash has gone viral. PEOPLE confirmed on Friday that the pop star had contributed to the fund, which has since jumped to more than $87,000 since it was created in July. Taylor Swift made a big donation…

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by Zak Failla
White Plains, NY
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20-Year-Old Player Dies Moments After Scoring Touchdown In College Football Season Opener 20-Year-Old Player Dies Moments After Scoring Touchdown In College Football Season Opener
20-Year-Old Player Dies Moments After Scoring Touchdown In College Football Season Opener A college football season opener turned from celebration to heartbreak in a matter of minutes. William Jewell College junior running back MicahJo Barnett died after suffering a medical emergency during a game on Saturday, Aug. 29, in Liberty, Missouri, the college announced. Barnett, 20, experienced the emergency on the William Jewell sideline during the NCAA Division II game against Fort Lewis College at Greene Stadium. Emergency personnel began assisting him about 20 minutes after kickoff, according to The Kansas City Star. He was taken by ambulance to a hospital, where he was pronounced…

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by Joe Lombardi
Northern Valley, NJ
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This Easy Habit Tied To Greater Weight Loss, Study Reveals This Easy Habit Tied To Greater Weight Loss, Study Reveals
This Easy Habit Tied To Greater Weight Loss, Study Reveals A simple daily habit may make a substantial difference for people trying to lose weight. A study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research on Thursday, Aug. 13, found that people who logged their food more frequently tended to lose more weight over six months. Users who tracked food six to seven days per week lost an average of 11.33 percent of their body weight. Those who tracked fewer than two days per week lost 6.84 percent on average. The findings came from a retrospective study of 5,132 adults using the MyNetDiary nutrition-tracking app. The participants had an average age…

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by Joe Lombardi
Longwood, NY
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Long Island Business Owner, Dad Dies After DWI Driver Hits Parked Car: Police Long Island Business Owner, Dad Dies After DWI Driver Hits Parked Car: Police
Long Island Business Owner, Dad Dies After DWI Driver Hits Parked Car: Police A Long Island business owner and father has died after a suspected drunk driver crashed into the parked car he was sitting in, police said. James Baldassarri, 44, of Holtsville, was inside a 2025 Toyota parked outside 26 Wilson Drive in Middle Island when a 2017 Ford Taurus struck it around 12:05 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, Suffolk County Police said. Baldassarri suffered serious injuries and was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital. He died from those injuries, police announced Saturday, Aug. 29. The Taurus driver, Noah Slusser, 21, of Medford, was charged with driving while intoxicate…

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by Jillian Pikora