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FBI Had Teen On Radar Before ISIS Plot In County Where Trump Was Shot FBI Had Teen On Radar Before ISIS Plot In County Where Trump Was Shot
FBI Had Teen On Radar Before ISIS Plot In County Where Trump Was Shot The Pennsylvania county where a gunman shot President Donald Trump during a 2024 campaign rally is now at the center of another high-profile federal threat case. The FBI says it first investigated Jonathan Hunter Kramer in 2023, when he was a minor, before arresting the Butler County man Saturday, Sept. 12, over an alleged ISIS-inspired attack plan. Kramer, 20, of Valencia, was taken into custody after agents found a semiautomatic rifle, ammunition, loaded magazines, pepper spray, a scope, and other gear at a Cranberry Township hotel, according to a criminal complaint. Daily Voice obtained…
Costco Rationing Motor Oil As Iran War Sends Prices Soaring: What To Know Costco Rationing Motor Oil As Iran War Sends Prices Soaring: What To Know
Costco Rationing Motor Oil As Iran War Sends Prices Soaring: What To Know Costco is rationing its popular synthetic motor oil and nearly doubling the price as the US-Israeli war with Iran continues driving up energy costs. A 10-quart case of Kirkland Signature full synthetic motor oil now costs $57.99, according to Costco's website. The warehouse chain is also limiting shoppers to two cases every seven days, with only one transaction allowed per membership. The same amount of oil had sold for about $30 to the mid-$30s in recent years, The Auto Wire reported. The higher cost and restrictions will especially affect drivers who change their own o…
Get Free Cheeseburgers At McDonald's In Special Giveaway: Here's How Get Free Cheeseburgers At McDonald's In Special Giveaway: Here's How
Get Free Cheeseburgers At McDonald's In Special Giveaway: Here's How McDonald's is giving burger fans a freebie for National Cheeseburger Day. The fast-food chain will give its rewards members a free Double Cheeseburger with a minimum $1 purchase on National Cheeseburger Day, which falls on Friday, Sept. 18. The deal is available at participating locations and can only be redeemed through the McDonald's app. The offer is limited to one per person. "Since burgers are kind of our thing, we'd love for fans to come in and grab their favorite McDonald's drink, snack or meal and add a Double Cheeseburger to celebrate the holiday with us!" McDonald's said in …
Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie
Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie The cause of death has been revealed for Bob Mackie, the designer behind some of Hollywood’s most unforgettable looks. Mackie died of pneumonia in Palm Springs, California, on Monday, Sept. 14, a representative confirmed to People. He was 87. The update follows an announcement on his official Instagram account confirming his death. That statement did not identify a cause, as Daily Voice reported earlier Monday. Mackie’s work helped define the wardrobes of Cher, Tina Turner, and other entertainers whose costumes became part of their signature appeal. His designs brought glamour to concert s…
Netflix Movie Starring Whoopi Goldberg Looking For Extras On Long Island Netflix Movie Starring Whoopi Goldberg Looking For Extras On Long Island
Netflix Movie Starring Whoopi Goldberg Looking For Extras On Long Island An upcoming Netflix movie is filming on Long Island and needs background actors for some scenes. “Women Like Us,” led by Whoopi Goldberg, will be filming on Shelter Island from Tuesday, Sept. 22 through Tuesday, Sept. 29, according to a social media post from Waldron Casting. “We are looking for a variety of types to portray Hamptons residents, resort guests & upscale vacationers,” the casting call reads. The film directors are looking for Shelter Island locals to serve as extras in the film, which also stars Jenifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams, and Vivica A. Fox. The pay starts at $187 fo…
Motorcyclist Killed In Long Island Crash With Subaru: Police Motorcyclist Killed In Long Island Crash With Subaru: Police
Motorcyclist Killed In Long Island Crash With Subaru: Police A 29-year-old motorcyclist was killed when a Subaru making a left turn collided with his bike on Long Island on Monday afternoon, police said. The crash happened around 12:40 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, near Old Country Road and Bond Street in New Cassel, according to the Nassau County Police Homicide Squad. An 81-year-old man driving a 2024 Subaru west on Old Country Road turned left and struck the eastbound 2016 Kawasaki, detectives said. The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. The Subaru driver was taken to…
Triathlon Competitor, 35, Dies During Mighty Hamptons Race: Authorities Triathlon Competitor, 35, Dies During Mighty Hamptons Race: Authorities
Triathlon Competitor, 35, Dies During Mighty Hamptons Race: Authorities A triathlete died while competing in a yearly Long Island event on Sunday, Sept. 13, police said. The 34-year-old man was competing in the Mighty Hamptons Steve Tarpinian Memorial Olympic Triathlon, the Southampton Town Police Department said. The competitor was seen struggling in the waters of Noyac Bay during the first part of the race, police said. They went unconscious in the water and were pulled out of the bay by lifeguards, according to authorities. First responders then rushed the man to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, but he was pronounced dead at the facility, cops said. His ca…
65-Year-Old Suffolk County Restaurant Shuts Doors — Only Three Years After Rebrand 65-Year-Old Suffolk County Restaurant Shuts Doors — Only Three Years After Rebrand
65-Year-Old Suffolk County Restaurant Shuts Doors — Only Three Years After Rebrand A Long Island restaurant announced its sudden closure Saturday, Sept. 12 after more than 65 years in business. Metros on Main, previously known as Sayville Pizza, served its final customers on Sunday, Sept. 13, according to a Facebook post on its account. “Come in and join us for a final meal so that we may say goodbye to our patrons from the last 65 years,” the business wrote. “We wanted to warmly thank everyone and the town of Sayville for their support.” Sayville Pizza first opened in 1957, according to a website that remains active. Owner Daniel Gambino rebranded the restaurant to Metr…
Popular Clothing Retailer Closing All Stores, Including Long Island Locations Popular Clothing Retailer Closing All Stores, Including Long Island Locations
Popular Clothing Retailer Closing All Stores, Including Long Island Locations A popular retailer specializing in clothing for healthcare workers is shutting down all of its brick-and-mortar locations nationwide. Scrubs & Beyond is closing its more than 115 stores across 30 states, according to a notice on the chain's website. The retailer is also advertising closing sales at its locations. The shutdown will include 18 stores across the Northeast. "ALL RETAIL STORES CLOSING–SHOP THE SALE," the website notice reads. Few details have been released about why the stores are shuttering or when each location will close. Scrubs & Beyond is still selling its me…
Fiery Crash Into Long Island Park Toll Booth Leaves Driver Dead: Police Fiery Crash Into Long Island Park Toll Booth Leaves Driver Dead: Police
Fiery Crash Into Long Island Park Toll Booth Leaves Driver Dead: Police A Long Island driver was killed in a fiery crash into a toll booth on Monday morning, Sept. 14, police said. The driver struck the toll booth at the north end of the Sunken Meadow State Parkway in Kings Park, New York State Police said. Photos taken at the scene and shared on Facebook showed a massive blaze engulfing one side of the toll booth. The Kings Park Fire Department responded to the scene and quickly doused the flames. No other vehicles or people were involved in the wreck, authorities said. One deceased person was found inside the vehicle, but “due to the extensive damage caused …
$5.5 Million Stolen Car Scam Across NY Lands Two Half-Brothers Behind Bars: DA $5.5 Million Stolen Car Scam Across NY Lands Two Half-Brothers Behind Bars: DA
$5.5 Million Stolen Car Scam Across NY Lands Two Half-Brothers Behind Bars: DA A sprawling New York car theft and resale scheme that netted $5.5 million and shafted more than 120 car owners has been wrapped up with guilty pleas, authorities said Monday, Sept. 14. Ringleaders Mark McCall, 34, and Keith Agard, 32, admitted their roles in running the vast operation across Nassau, Suffolk, Kings, Westchester, and Orange counties, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. Of the 33 individuals and two corporations named in the initial June 2025 indictment, 34 have pleaded guilty, prosecutors said. Only one case remains pending. Half-brothers McCall, of Centereac…
Video: NJ Friends, 24, Killed By NYC Train Seen Sitting On Tracks Moments Before, Report Says Video: NJ Friends, 24, Killed By NYC Train Seen Sitting On Tracks Moments Before, Report Says
Video: NJ Friends, 24, Killed By NYC Train Seen Sitting On Tracks Moments Before, Report Says Two 24-year-olds from New Jersey were killed after being struck by a subway train in Manhattan early Sunday morning, Sept. 13, authorities said. According to the NY Post, video shows Navam Kaul, of Sayreville, and Malaika Chitre, of Dayton, sitting on the tracks moments before they were struck by the train just before 3:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. The NYPD confirmed that Chitre and Kaul were killed by a southbound 4 train at the Spring Street subway station. Police responding to a 911 call for two aided individuals found Kaul and Chitre on the roadbed, police said. EMS pronounc…