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29 People Died In NJ's Heatwave, Report Says
Twenty-nine people are believed to have died as a result of last week's heatwave in New Jersey, the New York Times reports.
Most of the fatalities were reported in New Jersey's heavily populated central and northern regions, where residents endured several consecutive days of triple-digit heat, the outlet reported, citing the state Department of Health. The heatwave lasted from Wednesday to Saturday. At times, temperatures in parts of the state felt like 110 degrees.
The victims ranged in age from their 30s to their 80s, and were found in homes, cars, and outside, according to Th…
Kids With Guns: Pair Of 13-Year-Old Boys Arrested In Back-To-Back NY Weapons Busts, Cops Say
Two 13-year-old boys were arrested for having illegal weapons in Albany within hours of each other, police said.
Both teens were arrested near Ontario Street, less than half a mile from each other and 15 hours apart, according to the Albany Police Department.
The first incident occurred around 3:15 a.m. Sunday, July 5, when cops tried to stop a boy near Ontario Street and Madison Avenue, police said. The teenager fled down side streets before ducking behind a car, according to investigators.
However, cops saw him and arrested him at the scene, then found a loaded gun under the car, authori…
Fentanyl, Cocaine, Ghost Gun Seized As State Police Bust Hudson Valley Drug Ring: Cops
Ten New Yorkers have been arrested in a sweeping long-term drug takedown in the Hudson Valley, authorities announced Monday, July 6.
New York State Police and their partners hit four locations across Ulster County on Thursday, June 18, seizing 700 grams of cocaine, crack, and fentanyl, an unregistered ghost gun, a 12-gauge shotgun and more than $3,100 cash, police said.
Nine of the suspects were charged with possessing and selling controlled substances. One person was busted for bail jumping during one of the raids, state police said.
The suspects were identified as:
Michael Ector, 44, o…
Check Fraud Warning: How Scammers Use Fake Payments
A check that looks like free money can quickly turn into a costly trap.
Fake check scams often begin with an unexpected payment tied to a prize, mystery shopping job, online sale, personal assistant offer, or other pitch, according to the Better Business Bureau.
The hook is simple: scammers send a check, tell the recipient to deposit it, then ask for money to be sent back through a wire transfer, gift card, money order, or cryptocurrency.
The check may appear to clear at first. That does not mean it is real.
The Federal Trade Commission says banks must make deposited funds available quick…
Former NFL Player, TV Sports Analyst Arrested
A former football standout who became a familiar TV voice is facing a new legal issue.
Marcellus Wiley, 51, was arrested in Orange County, Florida, on Saturday, July 4, on a domestic battery charge, according to multiple reports.
The former NFL defensive end and longtime sports analyst was initially held without bond, according to ABC affiliate WFTV in Orlando and People.
No details about the alleged incident, including the location or others involved, had been publicly released as of Sunday, July 5, WFTV reported.
Wiley is the husband of Annemarie Wiley, an alum of "Real Housewives of Be…
Pringles Releases Flavored Hot Dog Buns For Summer Cookout Season
Pringles is adding a new twist to summer cookouts with limited-edition hot dog buns inspired by three of its flavors.
The snack brand officially unveiled its new Pop Dog Buns on Monday, July 6. The potato-based buns are based on BBQ, Honey Mustard, and Sour Cream & Onion potato crisps.
The limited-edition buns are 7.5 inches long and packaged in Pringles-style cans. Fans can get the buns during two online drops at noon on Wednesday, July 8, and Wednesday, July 15, which is National Hot Dog Day.
The Sour Cream & Onion buns feature tangy, savory, and creamy flavors, while t…
Joby Baker Dies In New York: Familiar Face From Elvis, Disney, 'Gidget' Films
Joby Baker made a career out of finding the funny note in almost any scene.
The Canadian-born actor, comedian, and painter died of natural causes on Monday, June 22, at 92, his family told Deadline.
His family said he died in New York's Northern Westchester County, in Mount Kisco. The Hollywood Reporter reported that his granddaughter, Sofia Silverman, said Baker died nearby at a hospital in Westchester in Yonkers, New York.
Baker was a familiar face across TV and film in the 1960s and 1970s. He starred as radio DJ Dave Lewis on the single-season CBS sitcom "Good Morning World," opposite R…
Cold Front Will Trigger Separate Storm Rounds With Damaging Winds, Downpours: Timing
A days-long stretch of extreme heat is over, but more severe weather is on the way.
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A strong cold front moving through the Northeast on Sunday, July 5, will trigger separate rounds of storms capable of producing damaging winds, lightning, torrential rain, and localized flooding.
A strong cold front moving through the Northeast on Sunday, July 5, will start to break a dangerous, days-long heat dome.
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AccuWeather says the stormy transition will run through Tuesday, Jul…
