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George Santos Announces Comeback Bid For NY Congressional Seat: 'Off To The Races' George Santos Announces Comeback Bid For NY Congressional Seat: 'Off To The Races'
George Santos Announces Comeback Bid For NY Congressional Seat: 'Off To The Races' Disgraced former New York Rep. George Santos is mounting a comeback campaign. The Republican ex-lawmaker from Long Island – who was ousted from his 3rd District seat representing parts of Nassau County and Queens – announced a primary challenge against Rep. Nick LaLota for his 1st District seat. In a statement on X shared during President Biden’s State of the Union address Thursday night, March 7, Santos said New York hasn’t had “a real conservative represent them” since he left office “thanks to RINO, empty suits like Nick LaLota.” Earlier Report: Exiled Congressman Turned Reality …

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For 17-Year-Old Who Has Gone Missing In NY Alert Issued For 17-Year-Old Who Has Gone Missing In NY
Alert Issued For 17-Year-Old Who Has Gone Missing In NY A 17-year-old girl has gone missing in New York and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. The alert was issued on Long Island around midday Saturday, Sept. 17 by the Riverhead Town Police Department. Elizabeth Depascale is 5-foot-6, 160 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes, police said. She was last seen wearing gray sweatpants, a white T-shirt, and white sneakers. She left the Little Flower Facility in RIverhead on Friday, Sept. 16, at approximately 4:30 p.m.  No foul play is suspected, said police. If anyone has any information on her whereabou…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Five Found Dead After Massive House Fire Breaks Out In New York Five Found Dead After Massive House Fire Breaks Out In New York
Five Found Dead After Massive House Fire Breaks Out In New York Five people were found dead inside a Long Island home following a massive fire overnight. The blaze broke out around 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, at a three-story Riverhead residence located at 46 East 2nd St., said the Suffolk County Police. The five were found by local firefighters after the fire was extinguished, police said. Firefighters from eight departments responded.Riverhead Fire Department/Ex-Capt. Paul Sparrow Eight fire departments responded to battle the blaze that took several hours to put out. Riverhead Fire Department Ex-Chief Nicholas Luparella reported that upon arri…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Woman Jumps Into Sea Lion Tank At Aquarium In New York Woman Jumps Into Sea Lion Tank At Aquarium In New York
Woman Jumps Into Sea Lion Tank At Aquarium In New York A woman was taken to an area hospital after jumping into the sea lion tank at the Long Island Aquarium. The incident took place around 2 p.m. Monday, May 17 in Suffolk County. Officers were called to the aquarium in Riverhead after the woman jumped into the tank. The woman who was taken into custody was taken to an area hospital for evaluation,  the Riverhead Police said. Police said an arrest was not made as of Monday afternoon. Aquarium officials could not be immediately reached. 

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by Kathy Reakes