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NY Hunter Accused Of Killing, Skinning Pet Dogs He Mistook For Coyotes NY Hunter Accused Of Killing, Skinning Pet Dogs He Mistook For Coyotes
NY Hunter Accused Of Killing, Skinning Pet Dogs He Mistook For Coyotes A New York man faces criminal charges after allegedly killing and skinning two pet dogs in Connecticut that he thought were coyotes.  Putnam County resident Michael Konschak, age 61, of Carmel, faces tampering with evidence, forgery, and hunting-related violation charges after allegedly killing the two dogs in northern Fairfield County on Friday, Nov. 18 after they escaped their owner's home.  Konschak was arrested by environmental conservation police associated with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental protection on Wednesday, Feb. 8, according to court documents.  The …

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by Ben Crnic
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'Gone Forever': NY Mom Recounts Teen's Overdose On Streaming Show 'Gone Forever': NY Mom Recounts Teen's Overdose On Streaming Show
'Gone Forever': NY Mom Recounts Teen's Overdose On Streaming Show A mother from Westchester County is opening up about losing her teenage daughter to an accidental fentanyl overdose. Despina Prodromidis, of Yonkers, recently sat down with actress Jada Pinkett Smith on her streaming show, Red Table Talk, for an episode centered around the national fentanyl epidemic. (View a clip of the segment below) Through tears, Prodromidis recounted the unimaginable moment on Easter 2021 when doctors informed her that her 15-year-old daughter, Olivia Green, had died after taking a counterfeit Percocet. "I was like, 'Is Olivia okay?' and they just put their heads dow…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Calls Grow For Investigation Of Police Handling Of Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Case Calls Grow For Investigation Of Police Handling Of Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Case
Calls Grow For Investigation Of Police Handling Of Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Case A petition calling for an investigation into a Florida police agency's handling of the case of the late Brian Laundrie, who was named a person of interest in the homicide of fellow Long Island native Gabby Petito, has received more than 3,600 signatures. The Change.org petition calls for a "formal internal investigation" into how the North Port Police Department in Sarasota County handled Laundrie's case. Laundrie, age 23, was the only person of interest authorities named in the death of his fiancée, 22-year-old Gabby Petito, both of whom grew up in Blue Point in Suffolk County. Petit…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Long Island High School Removes Indian Mascot Logo From Building Long Island High School Removes Indian Mascot Logo From Building
Long Island High School Removes Indian Mascot Logo From Building A controversial high school mascot on Long Island has been pulled following years of debate over the issue. East Islip High School officials announced that they are removing the controversial “Redmen” mascot from the building following a lengthy debate amongst the district and community. However, while the imagery of the Indian has been removed, the words “Home of the Redmen” are still prominently featured on the building. It is unclear when or if that will be taken down. The Indian logo has been a point of consternation for years, with a change.org petition calling on the district to re…

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by Zak Failla
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Nassau Teacher Being Investigated After Allegations Of Sexual Assault Nassau Teacher Being Investigated After Allegations Of Sexual Assault
Nassau Teacher Being Investigated After Allegations Of Sexual Assault A Long Island middle school teacher has been removed from the classroom after allegations of sexual abuse among students arose. The man, who teaches science at Mineola Middle School, was removed by the district as soon as the allegations came to light, said Superintendent Michael Nagler. Nagler went on to say that full investigation is being conducted and that student safety was of the utmost importance.  "While we, unfortunately, cannot offer more details due to privacy constraints, we can share that the teacher was immediately removed from the classroom and a full investigation is b…

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by Kathy Reakes