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LI Man Killed In Car Accident Honored In Fundraiser: ‘One Of A Kind' LI Man Killed In Car Accident Honored In Fundraiser: ‘One Of A Kind'
LI Man Killed In Car Accident Honored In Fundraiser: ‘One Of A Kind' An online fundraiser has been launched for a Long Island man who was killed in a car accident. William “Billy” Scott, 38, died May 31, according to an obituary. His friends and family remembered him as “one of a kind.” “He was the type of person who would give you the shirt off his back without hesitation and never ask for anything in return,” organizer Louise Caracciolo wrote in the GoFundMe. “His outgoing personality, sense of humor, and genuine kindness made him impossible to forget.” Scott, of Lindenhurst, died when he was struck by a vehicle, according to the fundraiser. He has not be…

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145 People Sickened In Norovirus Outbreaks On Cruise Ships: What To Know 145 People Sickened In Norovirus Outbreaks On Cruise Ships: What To Know
145 People Sickened In Norovirus Outbreaks On Cruise Ships: What To Know At least 145 people were sickened in separate norovirus outbreaks aboard two cruise ships, federal health officials said. The outbreaks happened on the National Geographic Sea Bird and the Ruby Princess, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Both outbreaks were reported to the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program on Sunday, June 28. The main symptoms were vomiting and diarrhea. The CDC said norovirus caused the illnesses. On the Ruby Princess, 102 of 3,032 passengers reported being ill during the Princess Cruises trip, along with 23 of the 1,144 crew members. The Pacific Oce…

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by Chris Spiker
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Trump Takes First Trip On Controversial New Air Force One Trump Takes First Trip On Controversial New Air Force One
Trump Takes First Trip On Controversial New Air Force One A presidential aircraft that has already stirred debate has now taken its first official trip with President Donald Trump aboard. President Donald Trump flew on the Boeing 747 on Wednesday, July 1, traveling from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to Medora, North Dakota. The visit was tied to the upcoming opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. The aircraft was gifted to the US government by Qatar, retrofitted with taxpayer dollars, and is expected to serve as a temporary presidential plane while the US waits for two long-delayed Boeing replacements. The plane is know…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Second Teen Surrenders After Arrest In Colorado For Killing Of Penn State Senior Billy Schmidt Second Teen Surrenders After Arrest In Colorado For Killing Of Penn State Senior Billy Schmidt
Second Teen Surrenders After Arrest In Colorado For Killing Of Penn State Senior Billy Schmidt Both teens wanted in the fatal shooting of Penn State senior Billy Schmidt have been arrested — one in Colorado and the other surrendered in Pennsylvania — while a Philadelphia man is accused of helping them flee, authorities announced on Thursday, July 2.  One of two teenagers wanted in the fatal shooting of a Penn State senior during an apparent robbery in South Philadelphia has been arrested in Colorado, authorities explained. The 16-year-old was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service on Wednesday, July 1, according to Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore. …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Pedestrian Struck On Jericho Turnpike Dies A Week After Nassau County Crash Pedestrian Struck On Jericho Turnpike Dies A Week After Nassau County Crash
Pedestrian Struck On Jericho Turnpike Dies A Week After Nassau County Crash A man who was critically injured after being struck by a car on Long Island has died from his injuries, Nassau County police announced Wednesday, July 1. David Ramos Acosta, 34, of Queens, succumbed to his injuries after the crash and was pronounced dead by a hospital physician on Monday, June 15, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Authorities publicly identified him in an update released Wednesday, July 1. The crash happened on Monday, June 8, when Acosta was struck by a 2005 Honda traveling east on Jericho Turnpike near Village Lane in Woodbury at approximately 9:15 p.m., …

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by Jillian Pikora
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New Senior Center Coming To LI And Replacing Bowling Alley, Construction Begins In July New Senior Center Coming To LI And Replacing Bowling Alley, Construction Begins In July
New Senior Center Coming To LI And Replacing Bowling Alley, Construction Begins In July Construction will begin in July on a new senior living center on Long Island, developers announced Tuesday, June 30. Benchmark at East Islip is slated to open in the first quarter of 2028, according to JLL Capital Markets. JLL announced $41.1 million in construction financing had been secured for the new development, which will replace a bowling alley, East Islip Lanes. As a tribute to the old business, the senior center will incorporate bowling alley elements in its interior design, according to Benchmark. Benchmark at East Islip will have 90 units with 104 beds across two stories featuri…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Suspect Lusted After Sister-In-Law For Years Before Murder, Sex Assault In Nassau County: Cops Suspect Lusted After Sister-In-Law For Years Before Murder, Sex Assault In Nassau County: Cops
Suspect Lusted After Sister-In-Law For Years Before Murder, Sex Assault In Nassau County: Cops The Long Island man accused of strangling and sexually assaulting his sister-in-law had lusted after her for years, authorities said. Joseph Horner, 27, and his wife lived in the same building as 25-year-old Victoria Castle in North Massapequa but in different apartments, the Nassau County Police Department said. Cops said Horner confessed to the crime when they first interviewed him Monday, June 29, according to News 12 Long Island. He told investigators that he’d had “sexual desire” for his wife’s sister since 2017, police said. Authorities said that while Horner’s wife was off on a trip…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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NY Extremist Wanted FBI Agents Fed Through Woodchipper, Paid ‘Hitman’ For Job: Feds NY Extremist Wanted FBI Agents Fed Through Woodchipper, Paid ‘Hitman’ For Job: Feds
NY Extremist Wanted FBI Agents Fed Through Woodchipper, Paid ‘Hitman’ For Job: Feds A New York man with ties to an extremist group tried to hire a hitman to kill two FBI agents and feed their bodies through a woodchipper, according to federal investigators. Aaron Corey, 23, was behind bars on a child porn charge but now faces more serious counts for his plot against the two feds and an assistant U.S. attorney prosecuting the case, the Justice Department said Tuesday, June 30. Corey, of Albany, first spoke about his plans to a fellow prisoner, but the other man talked to his attorney, who informed the feds, according to charging documents. Corey even described himself as an…

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More Than $100K Pours In After Sudden Death Of Nassau Educator More Than $100K Pours In After Sudden Death Of Nassau Educator
More Than $100K Pours In After Sudden Death Of Nassau Educator An online fundraiser has cleared $100,000 for a Long Island family after a local teacher died suddenly. Joe Seidel, a Garden City Park resident, taught history at Townsend Harris High School in Queens before his death in late May. Seidel was a “beloved teacher, a devoted husband, and a loving father,” organizer Nic Sabo wrote in the GoFundMe. “He touched the lives of many in his community, inspiring students and friends alike with his kindness and dedication. Joe’s recent passing has left his family and all who knew him heartbroken.” Following Seidel’s death, the school’s student newspaper…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Famous Daredevils Illegally Climb Empire State Building To Get Engaged Famous Daredevils Illegally Climb Empire State Building To Get Engaged
Famous Daredevils Illegally Climb Empire State Building To Get Engaged Two people have climbed the spire atop the Empire State Building to hang a peace flag and get engaged.  Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, artists who gained a social media following for climbing skyscrapers around the world, stayed on top of the Manhattan monument for more than 45 minutes on Wednesday, July 1, according to NBC New York.  Just after noon, the Russian duo unfurled a massive black banner with white lettering that read, "When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace." They were dressed in all black with face coverings.  …

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by Josh Lanier
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LI Murder Victim May Have Teased Killers On Social Media Before Death, Third Suspect Arrested LI Murder Victim May Have Teased Killers On Social Media Before Death, Third Suspect Arrested
LI Murder Victim May Have Teased Killers On Social Media Before Death, Third Suspect Arrested A third man — accused of being a Bloods gang member — has been arrested in connection with the beating death of a Long Island man in mid-June. Benjamin Sheppard, 33, was scheduled to make his first court appearance on Wednesday, July 1, according to online records. Sheppard is now charged alongside Korey Sammarco, 36, and Melissa Fawcett, 50, of beating Christopher Martin to death on Sunday, June 14 in Shirley, the Suffolk County Police Department said. Cops said Martin, 48, was attacked with dumbbells, a sledgehammer, and a television after five people kicked down his door around 7:30 p.m…

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PA State Trooper ID'd By Governor After Being Killed In Line Of Duty On I-81 PA State Trooper ID'd By Governor After Being Killed In Line Of Duty On I-81
PA State Trooper ID'd By Governor After Being Killed In Line Of Duty On I-81 A Pennsylvania State Police trooper who died after being struck by a passing commercial vehicle while conducting a truck inspection along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County on Wednesday morning, July 1, has been identified by Gov. Josh Shapiro. Michael E. Pahira Jr., 44, a Schuylkill County native who enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police in January 2007, served with Troop L in Frackville as a Motor Carrier Inspector for more than 20 years, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Pahira was conducting a commercial vehicle safety inspection along Interstate 81 South near Mile Marker 119…

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by Jillian Pikora