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Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Spotted, Detained Near Her Southampton Home: Police Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Spotted, Detained Near Her Southampton Home: Police
Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Spotted, Detained Near Her Southampton Home: Police A man who rushed up to Drew Barrymore during an event, causing her to be rushed offstage, was nabbed after he attempted to find her again at her Long Island home, police reported. On Wednesday, Aug. 23, a man identified as Chad Michael Busto was temporarily detained and questioned outside of the “Charlie’s Angels” star’s house in the Hamptons, the town’s police department confirmed. Read the updated story: New Details: Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Charged After Appearing At Her Southhampton Home Lieutenant Todd Spencer confirmed that Busto allegedly went in search of Barrymore’s h…

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by Sophie Grieser
Politics
SanToast? Retired NYPD Detective Challenging LI Rep. George Santos To 'Return Integrity' SanToast? Retired NYPD Detective Challenging LI Rep. George Santos To 'Return Integrity'
SanToast? Retired Nypd Detective Challenging LI Rep. George Santos To 'Return Integrity' A familiar face with an impressive resume is taking on embattled Congressman George Santos, whose admitted lying streak and alleged criminal misconduct has left an indelible mark on New York -- and national -- politics. Republican Michael Sapraicone, a retired New York City Police Department detective and US Navy veteran, announced his campaign for the state’s 3rd Congressional District seat on Tuesday, July 25. The district, which the 35-year-old Santos won by seven points in 2022, represents parts of Nassau County and Queens. Related Report: Embattled Nassau Rep. George Santos 'Pr…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Hackers Accessed Personal Data Of 37 Million Customers, T-Mobile Says Hackers Accessed Personal Data Of 37 Million Customers, T-Mobile Says
Hackers Accessed Personal Data Of 37 Million Customers, T-Mobile Says A hacker accessed the personal data of tens of millions of T-Mobile's customers, the company announced. T-Mobile says it's "currently in the process of informing impacted customers that after a thorough investigation, we have determined that a bad actor used a single Application Programming Interface (or API) to obtain limited types of information on their accounts." The breach began on Friday, Nov. 25, and the data breached included name, billing address, email, phone number, date of birth, T-Mobile account number, and "information such as the number of lines on the account …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
FBI Warning That Hackers Can Use Smart TVs To Spy On You Prompts Call For Federal Probe FBI Warning That Hackers Can Use Smart TVs To Spy On You Prompts Call For Federal Probe
FBI Warning That Hackers Can Use Smart TVs To Spy On You Prompts Call For Federal Probe Your smart TV may “see you when you’re sleeping, and knows when you’re awake,” according to officials calling for a federal probe into security and data protection of one of the holiday season’s most popular gifts. The FBI issued a warning that smart TVs, which can connect to the internet and collect data on users, may present a potential security threat since they’re often equipped with features such as microphones and cameras. According to U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, TV manufacturers, app developers, and hackers can gain access to critical data that smart TVs collect on users, risking the ex…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Scam Callers Impersonating Police Alert Issued For Scam Callers Impersonating Police
Alert Issued For Scam Callers Impersonating Police Be wary of any calls you receive from parties claiming to represent Nassau County Police - it could be a scam. "It has recently come to the attention of the Nassau County Police department that scammers have been able to spoof actual NCPD phone numbers in an attempt to scam our citizens," Nassau County Police said in a statement. "County Executive Laura Curran and Police Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder are urging citizens to be vigilant when receiving telephone solicitations or emails from persons identifying themselves as officers or employees of the Department." The Nassau County Poli…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Scam Alert: Beware Of Calls, Texts From Fake Uber Employees Scam Alert: Beware Of Calls, Texts From Fake Uber Employees
Scam Alert: Beware Of Calls, Texts From Fake Uber Employees There's a new Uber scam and police are warning area residents to be aware of it. Scam callers claiming to be Uber employees say they need to verify your account login credentials. If the victim doesn't immediately agree, the scammer will say there has been some suspicious activity on your account and "in order to continue driving, you will need to verify four out of five questions." While talking to the victim, the scammer will then send a text message that begins "Reply for verification." That is followed by subsequent texts asking for password and other info. Several victims …

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by Daily Voice
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Here's When New Yorkers Must Have REAL ID In Order To Board Domestic Flights Here's When New Yorkers Must Have REAL ID In Order To Board Domestic Flights
Here's When New Yorkers Must Have Real ID In Order To Board Domestic Flights New Yorkers planning to take a domestic flight are going to have to “get real" if they hope to board their plane. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2020, a standard New York State driver’s license won’t be enough to get on even a domestic flight, and although that is more than two years away, the DMV is encouraging residents to get ahead of the game. There are now three different forms of driver’s license or New York State identification, a standard - which will not be enough to board a domestic flight alone come October next year - enhanced, or the REAL ID license, which is in coordination with a new l…

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by Zak Failla