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1,000-Plus Vehicles Screened, Trio Charged At Thanksgiving Eve Checkpoint On Long Island
More than 1,000 vehicles were screen and three drivers were charged during a Thanksgiving Eve sobriety checkpoint on Long Island.
The operation was held in Hampton Bays from 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27 to 12:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day on Thursday,Nov. 28, on Flanders Road (Route 24), according to Southampton Town Police.
The following individuals were charged:
Oswald Espinoza-Mogrovejo, age 46, of Hampton Bays, charged with driving while intoxicated.
Roberto Granados-Sanchez, age 38, of Flanders, charged with driving while intoxicated.
Daniel R. McNamara, age 33, of Hampton Bays, charged w…
Amazon Workers Go On Strike, Protest In 20 Nations, Including US
Amid the busiest shopping weekend of the holiday season, workers for Amazon, the world's largest online retailer, have gone on strike.
Protesting under the banner of “Make Amazon Pay.” employees have walked off the job across six continents in 20 countries, including the United States.
The strike is scheduled to last from Black Friday on Nov. 29 through Cyber Monday, Dec. 2, the UNI Global Union announced, saying protests will be held in majors cities in the US, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, India, Brazil and elsewhere.
The strike could cause customers' holiday deliveries …
Rare Bird Flu Case Confirmed In Child, CDC Says
A rare case of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has been confirmed in a child in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The child, who is a resident of California, experienced only mild symptoms and is now recovering.
The case, detected through routine flu testing, revealed low levels of the virus in the initial sample, and follow-up tests were negative for bird flu, but positive for other common respiratory viruses.
The CDC is working with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to determine how the child might hav…
'Thanksgiving Pizza' At Long Island Eatery Has People Talking: ‘Looks Incredible’
This ain’t your typical Thanksgiving pie.
Forget pumpkin, pecan, and sweet potato: this Long Island pizzeria has people talking with its more savory Thanksgiving pie – pizza pie, that is.
At Pino’s Pizza in Deer Park, the “Thanksgiving Specialty Pie” boasts all your festive favorites: turkey gravy, apple sausage stuffing, roasted turkey breast, and cranberry sauce made with dry figs, dates, and pears all piled on a pizza crust and topped with mozzarella.
“Now this is a Thanksgiving meal,” owner Pino Barbieri captioned an Instagram post, where reaction to the culinary creation has been ove…
This Is Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In NY, Report Says
Move over, stuffing and cranberry sauce – this Thanksgiving side reigns supreme in the eyes of New Yorkers.
Of all the delectable dishes to play second fiddle to the turkey, sweet potato casserole is the most popular in the Empire State, according to AllRecipes.
The website analyzed its data from Turkey Days past to come up with its list of the most popular Thanksgiving side dishes in every state, based on recipe search volumes.
A holiday staple for many, sweet potato casserole is typically made with brown sugar, butter, orange juice, and cinnamon, and topped with gooey marshmallows.
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Pair Of Long Island Teens Has Been Missing 5 Days
Authorities are asking for help in locating two missing teenagers from Long Island.
Angel Maceria, age 15, and Naia Beck, age 17, both of Brentwood, were last seen on Thursday, Nov. 21, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
Beck was last seen wearing a green t-shirt and gray sweatpants, while Maceria was wearing a blue flannel shirt, blue jeans, and white shoes.
The two may be traveling together.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 1-800-346-3543.
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