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Beware Of These Summer Rental Scams, NY AG Says Beware Of These Summer Rental Scams, NY AG Says
Beware Of These Summer Rental Scams, NY AG Says With the summer vacation season just around the corner, New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning of possible rental scams. “As millions of New Yorkers plan their getaway trips and look to rent homes, they should be mindful of scammers that misrepresent rentals or list fake homes online that do not actually exist, tricking consumers into paying and leaving them with nowhere to stay,” James’ office said in a statement. She offered several tips for would-be vacationers to avoid falling victim to fraud, including: Verify the host. Make sure the renter or host has a valid address and…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
These Long Island Restaurants Rank Among Best Spots For Foodies In NY These Long Island Restaurants Rank Among Best Spots For Foodies In NY
These Long Island Restaurants Rank Among Best Spots For Foodies In NY Long Islanders take their food seriously and in a recent VRBO poll of the top 15 restaurants in New York, three of the top spots landed in both Suffolk and Nassau County, including the number one spot. For the No. 1 spot in the state, applause goes to the Lobster Roll of Amagansett in Suffolk County. Established in 1965, VRBO says the Lobster Roll is "hands down the best place you can go for a lobster roll sandwich - outside of New England." Locals and foodies have known this for years and always make it a stop if they are visiting the Montauk Lighthouse. What makes it so special, well, …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Hamptons Party Where Three Were Shot Included 40 Men, Dancers, Police Say Hamptons Party Where Three Were Shot Included 40 Men, Dancers, Police Say
Hamptons Party Where Three Were Shot Included 40 Men, Dancers, Police Say Police are releasing additional information regarding a large Long Island house party in which three people were shot. The party and the shooting were discovered around 2:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 2, when Southampton Town Police responded to a report of a shooting at a house party in the hamlet of North Sea. When officers arrived they found "about" 40 men with four to six "dancers," said Southampton Police Lt. Susan Ralph. Those shot included a 22-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man who were both treated at a local hospital and a second 26-year-old man, who was treated locall…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Upstate County Tells Downstate NYers To Take A Hike, But Not Here COVID-19: Upstate County Tells Downstate NYers To Take A Hike, But Not Here
Covid-19: Upstate County Tells Downstate NYers To Take A Hike, But Not Here As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues its march across the country, cities and towns large and small are asking visitors to stay away. That includes Essex County in upstate New York that's super popular for its hiking and the beauty of the Adirondacks. But with a recent influx of visitors fleeing New York City and other parts of the metro area, the county's Board of Supervisors issued a press release this week saying "visitors stay home." Related Story: COVID-19: Suburban, Vacation Spots Tell NYC Residents To Stay Away During Pandemic "To date, we have seen an alarming influx…

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by Kathy Reakes