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Brentwood Man's Bullet Narrowly Misses TV Viewer During Domestic Violence Shooting At Home: DA Brentwood Man's Bullet Narrowly Misses TV Viewer During Domestic Violence Shooting At Home: DA
Brentwood Man's Bullet Narrowly Misses TV Viewer During Domestic Violence Shooting At Home: DA A Long Island man is accused of shooting into a home occupied by his girlfriend and several children. Joaquin Franco, age 42, of Brentwood, was indicted for criminal possession of a weapon and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Nov. 18, stemming from a shooting at a Central Islip residence. Prosecutors said the victim and her two children were visiting her parents in Central Islip on Sunday, Oct. 20, when the family heard a loud bang from outside. One resident ran upstairs and discovered that a bullet had entered the home, penetrating several walls, a television, and a chi…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
New Update: Missing 12-Year-Old Long Island Girl Found New Update: Missing 12-Year-Old Long Island Girl Found
New Update: Missing 12-Year-Old Long Island Girl Found New update: A 12-year-old Long Island girl who went missing has been found. Gianna Tocco had last been seen leaving her Farmingdale residence on Monday, Oct. 21, at 8 a.m., according to Nassau County Police. Late Monday afternoon, police announced that she's been located. Original report: Have you seen her? A 12-year-old Long Island girl has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in finding her. Gianna Tocco was last seen leaving her Farmingdale residence on Monday, Oct. 21, at 8 a.m., according to Nassau County Police. She is described as being 5-foot-3, with …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Owner Of Dog That Mauled 2-Year-Old Boy In Mastic Cops To Reckless Endangerment Charge Owner Of Dog That Mauled 2-Year-Old Boy In Mastic Cops To Reckless Endangerment Charge
Owner Of Dog That Mauled 2-Year-Old Boy In Mastic Cops To Reckless Endangerment Charge A Long Island woman formally accepted responsibility after her dog mauled a 2-year-old boy and injured the child’s uncle. Amy Willi, age 45, of Mastic, pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Prosecutors said Willi opened her front door while the boy was playing in his yard across the street in March 2023. As soon as the door opened, her dog ran outside and went toward the boy. The toddler’s uncle, who had been watching him as he played, picked him up to protect him. Moments later, the dog bit the man on his forearm, causing his nephew to fal…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Warning Issued For Nationwide Automated 'Sextortion' Scam: Here's What To Know Warning Issued For Nationwide Automated 'Sextortion' Scam: Here's What To Know
Warning Issued For Nationwide Automated 'Sextortion' Scam: Here's What To Know Authorities are warning the public of a nationwide automated scam in which scammers use people’s email addresses to coerce payments by intimidating them with threats of embarrassment. Victims of the "sextortion" scheme, usually children and teens, are manipulated to photograph or video material for extortionists. "After receiving the sexually explicit content from the child, the offender threatens to release that compromising material unless the victim produces additional explicit material," said the FBI in issuing the warning to parents, educators, caregivers, and children. In a sepa…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Girl's Death In 'Completely Avoidable' Wall Collapse Leads To Jail For LI Contractor Girl's Death In 'Completely Avoidable' Wall Collapse Leads To Jail For LI Contractor
Girl's Death In 'Completely Avoidable' Wall Collapse Leads To Jail For LI Contractor The owner of a Long Island construction company will spend months in jail after a stone wall he built collapsed, killing a 5-year-old girl. Nadeem Anwar, age 48, of Valley Stream, was sentenced to six months behind bars and five years of probation in Brooklyn Supreme Court on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in the death of Alysson Pinto-Chaumana. According to prosecutors, the young girl was with her mother visiting a friend’s home in Bushwick, Brooklyn, on Aug. 29, 2019, when a granite wall made of several stone pillars and a horizontal stone plate toppled onto her. The child suffered severe head trau…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
Social Media Sites Should Be Forced To Display Warning Labels, NY AG Argues Social Media Sites Should Be Forced To Display Warning Labels, NY AG Argues
Social Media Sites Should Be Forced To Display Warning Labels, NY AG Argues You’ve seen them on cigarettes and alcohol – now social media accounts could come with their own warnings if New York Attorney General Letitia James gets her way. James was among a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general who sent a letter to Congress on Tuesday, Sept. 10, urging lawmakers to approve US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's request for warnings on sites like TikTok and Instagram about potential adverse mental health effects for minors. Murthy made the request in June, citing new research showing that adolescents who spend more than three hours per day on social media face an incr…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Support Swells For Family Of 2-, 4-Year-Old Sisters Who Drowned In Holtsville Pond Support Swells For Family Of 2-, 4-Year-Old Sisters Who Drowned In Holtsville Pond
Support Swells For Family Of 2-, 4-Year-Old Sisters Who Drowned In Holtsville Pond A Long Island family dealing with the unimaginable loss of two young daughters is seeing a groundswell of support from the community. Relatives called 911 after the girls – ages 2 and 4 – went missing in Holtsville, at the Fairfield Townhouses on Victorian Court, around 3:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. A few minutes after arriving on the scene, officers located both girls unresponsive in a pond behind the townhomes, Suffolk County Police said. Earlier Report: 2 Young Girls Die In Apparent Drowning In Holtsville Pond They were taken to Stony Brook University Hospital, where doctors pr…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Update: Mom ID'd Following Alleged Drunk, Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Her Son In Islip Update: Mom ID'd Following Alleged Drunk, Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Her Son In Islip
Update: Mom ID'd Following Alleged Drunk, Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Her Son In Islip This story has been updated. A mother is accused of causing a drunken, wrong-way crash on a Long Island highway that killed her 9-year-old son. The early-morning wreck happened on the Southern State Parkway, near exit 42 in Islip, at around 2:20 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22. New York State Police said 32-year-old Kerri Bedrick, of Centerport, was driving an SUV west in the eastbound lanes when she caused a head-on crash involving four vehicles. When troopers arrived, they found Bedrick standing outside of her vehicle and found her 9-year-old son in the backseat with his seatbelt fastened. Tro…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Long Island Restaurant Worker Accused Of Forcibly Touching Girl Long Island Restaurant Worker Accused Of Forcibly Touching Girl
Long Island Restaurant Worker Accused Of Forcibly Touching Girl A Long Island restaurant worker has been accused of forcible touching a teenage employee. Ismatullah Kamran, age 45, of Hicksville, while employed at Halal Urban Bites located in Farmingdale at 533 Fulton Street, inappropriately grabbed and forcibly touched a 15-year-old girl he recently hired, according to Nassau County Police. The victim immediately notified her parents, who contacted the police.  Shortly after, officers located Kamran and attempted to place him into custody on Wednesday, Aug. 21, but he began resisting by flailing his arms and pulling away from officers, polic…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
Collision With School Bus Injures Girl, Mother On Long Island Collision With School Bus Injures Girl, Mother On Long Island
Collision With School Bus Injures Girl, Mother On Long Island A young girl and her mother were injured in a collision involving a school bus on Long Island. The incident happened in Roosevelt on West Greenwich Avenue shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. Original report - Girl Hospitalized After Incident Involving Mini School Bus In Roosevelt Nassau County Police said a 10-year-old girl was riding her bicycle when she lost her balance and struck the side of a passing mini school bus traveling eastbound on West Greenwich Avenue. The child suffered severe abrasions on both of her legs, and her 40-year-old mother injured her right hand tryin…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Girl Hospitalized After Incident Involving Mini School Bus On Long Island Girl Hospitalized After Incident Involving Mini School Bus On Long Island
Girl Hospitalized After Incident Involving Mini School Bus On Long Island A 10-year-old girl was hospitalized after she lost her balance while riding a bicycle and struck the side of a mini-school bus. The incident happened around 3:50 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, in Roosevelt. The bus, which was driven by a 44-year-old woman, was traveling eastbound on West Greenwich Avenue. The girl sustained severe abrasions to both of her legs.  Her 40-year-old mother suffered a right-hand injury while trying to help. Both the girl and mother were transported to a local area hospital for evaluation and treatment.  The driver of the vehicle r…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Hit-Run Crash: Greenport Man Drove Drunk With 3 Kids In Car In Riverhead, Police Say Hit-Run Crash: Greenport Man Drove Drunk With 3 Kids In Car In Riverhead, Police Say
Hit-Run Crash: Greenport Man Drove Drunk With 3 Kids In Car In Riverhead, Police Say A man has been accused of driving drunk with three children in the car after a hit-and-run crash on Long Island. The incident happened around 8:10 p.m. in Riverhead. Greenport resident Juan L. Arevalo-Lopez, age 22, crashed a white Honda Civic on Old Country Road before fleeing the scene, according to  Riverhead Police Department. Responding officers found Arevalo-Lopez to be intoxicated while his 1-year-old daughter, and two boys -- ages 9 and 10 -- were inside the vehicle, said police. Arevalo-Lopez was charged with: Driving while intoxicated, under Leandra's Law;  Three cou…

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by Joe Lombardi
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9-Year-Old Suffers Injuries After Fall At Pool In North Woodmere 9-Year-Old Suffers Injuries After Fall At Pool In North Woodmere
9-Year-Old Suffers Injuries After Fall At Pool In North Woodmere A girl suffered several injuries after falling from a pool diving board at a Long Island home. The incident happened around 5:10 p.m. Thursday, July 25, in North Woodmere. The 9-year-old suffered contusions to her head, neck pain, and a possible fractured left arm, Nassau County Police said.  She was transported by Nassau County Police Helicopter to a local area hospital for treatment and is currently listed in stable condition. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash: CT 65-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On I-84 Fatal Crash: CT 65-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On I-84
Fatal Crash: CT 65-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On I-84 A person was killed after being struck by a car in an early morning crash on a stretch of I-84 in Connecticut involving three Long Island residents. It happened around 5:10 a.m. Saturday, July 13, in Tolland County. A 2010 Nissan Altima was traveling eastbound in the right-center lane between exits 65 and 66 in the town of Vernon when it struck a pedestrian who was lying in the travel lane for unknown reasons, according to Connecticut State Police. The pedestrian, identified as John Kaszowski, age 65, of Manchester, suffered fatal injuries.  The Nissan was being d…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tragic Update: 2-Year-Old Dies After Being Pulled From Long Island Swimming Pool Tragic Update: 2-Year-Old Dies After Being Pulled From Long Island Swimming Pool
2-Year-Old Dies After Being Pulled From Southampton Pool A toddler has died days after being pulled unconscious from a residential swimming pool on Long Island. Emergency crews in Southampton were called to a North Haven residence on Sunset Beach Road for a 2-year-old boy who was found floating in a pool at around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, July 7. Southampton Town Police said medics performed CPR on the child as he was transported to Southampton Hospital. He was later transferred to Stony Brook University Hospital. On Friday, July 12, police announced that the boy died at the hospital on Wednesday, July 10. The incident is being investigated by Southa…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Missing Long Island Boy May Be With 'Suicidal' Father, Authorities Say Missing Long Island Boy May Be With 'Suicidal' Father, Authorities Say
Missing Long Island Boy May Be With 'Suicidal' Father, Authorities Say Authorities are searching for a 5-year-old boy who may be in danger after going missing from Long Island. Henderson Calderon Carranza was last seen on Tuesday, July 9 in Central Islip, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. On that day, the boy was spotted on East Elm Street at 11 a.m. and is believed to be with his father, Jose Calderon Arias, who authorities said may be suicidal. The two may be in a black sedan and could be headed to Houston, Texas. Henderson, who has autism, stands at 3-foot-2 and weighs approximately 55 pounds. He has brown hair and eyes. …

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by Sophie Grieser
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2-Year-Old Boy Found Unconscious In Swimming Pool On Long Island 2-Year-Old Boy Found Unconscious In Swimming Pool On Long Island
2-Year-Old Boy Found Unconscious In Swimming Pool On Long Island A toddler is hospitalized after being pulled unconscious from a swimming pool on Long Island. Emergency crews in Southampton were called to a North Haven residence on Sunset Beach Road for a 2-year-old boy found floating in a pool at around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, July 7. Southampton Town Police said medics performed CPR on the child as he was transported to Southampton Hospital. The child was later transferred to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he remained days later. The incident is being investigated by Southampton Town Police detectives and code enforcement personnel. 

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by Michael Mashburn
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2-Year-Old Pulled Unresponsive From Swimming Pool At Deer Park Home 2-Year-Old Pulled Unresponsive From Swimming Pool At Deer Park Home
Toddler Pulled Unresponsive From Swimming Pool In Deer Park A toddler was found unresponsive in a swimming pool at a Long Island home. The incident happened around 7:15 p.m. Sunday, July 7, in Deer Park. The child, a 2-year-old boy, was pulled from the pool, and first responders began CPR upon arriving on the scene. The boy was transported by ambulance to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip and later moved to Stony Brook University Hospital in stable condition. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact First Squad detectives at 631-854-8152.

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
7-Year-Old Drowns At Home In East Meadow On July 4th 7-Year-Old Drowns At Home In East Meadow On July 4th
7-Year-Old Drowns At Home In East Meadow On July 4th A young boy has died after drowning at a Long Island home on Independence Day. Officers responded to a residence in East Meadow on 2nd Avenue just before 4 p.m. Thursday, July 4, after a report of a 7-year-old boy who was not breathing from an apparent drowning accident in a swimming pool, Nassau County Police said.  When officers arrived, the boy was already removed from the pool, and CPR was being administered.  The boy was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead by a physician. The identity of the child has not yet been released. Check back to Da…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Toddler Dies After Being Pulled From Long Island Swimming Pool Toddler Dies After Being Pulled From Long Island Swimming Pool
Toddler Dies After Being Pulled From Islandia Swimming Pool A toddler has died after being pulled from a swimming pool on Long Island. Emergency crews in Islandia were called to a home on Sunflower Lane at around 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, after a 2-year-old boy was found unresponsive in a pool. Suffolk County Police said a family member pulled the child out of the water and performed CPR until medics arrived, but the boy was pronounced dead at South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore. No other details were given.  Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Suffolk County Police Department at 631-852-6392.

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by Michael Mashburn
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9-Year-Old Found Unresponsive In Pool At Nesconset Home 9-Year-Old Found Unresponsive In Pool At Nesconset Home
9-Year-Old Found Unresponsive In Pool At Nesconset Home A child is in critical condition after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool at a Long Island home. Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct officers responded to a 911 call about the incident involving the 9-year-old boy in Nesconset at about 6:15 p.m. Friday, June 28. Suffolk County Police said several neighbors located the child at the home on 5th Street and removed him from the pool.  They then began performing CPR until first responders arrived a short time later. The child was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical condition. Check back to Daily Voi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Freeport Woman Drives Drunk With 9-Year-Old Daughter In Vehicle In North Amityville: Police Freeport Woman Drives Drunk With 9-Year-Old Daughter In Vehicle In North Amityville: Police
Freeport Woman Drives Drunk With 9-Year-Old Daughter In Vehicle In North Amityville: Police A Long Island woman has been accused of driving drunk with a child in the vehicle. According to Suffolk County Police, the woman was driving a 2014 Audi Q5 northbound in North Amityville on Route 110, near Ritter Avenue, when she rear-ended one vehicle and collided with another, causing the Audi to overturn at approximately 5:40 p.m. Sunday, June 23. Her 9-year-old daughter was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip for precautionary reasons.  The driver of the vehicle that was rear-ended was transported to the same hospital for treatment of minor in…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
12-Year-Old Airlifted To Hospital Following Long Island Crash 12-Year-Old Airlifted To Hospital Following Long Island Crash
12-Year-Old Airlifted To Hospital Following Long Island Crash Two people were injured, including a young boy riding a bicycle, when a pair of large cars collided. The North Bellmore incident occurred at around 4:40 p.m. on Thursday, June 20. According to Nassau County Police, a 52-year-old man was driving a 2020 Ford Econoline Van northbound on Oakfield Avenue. Near the intersection of S Shelley Road, he collided with a Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by a 41-year-old woman heading east. A 12-year-old boy, who was riding a bike nearby, was hit by one of the cars during the collision. Authorities reported that the child was airlifted by a police heli…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Man Exposes Genitals To 9-Year-Old On Long Island, Police Say Man Exposes Genitals To 9-Year-Old On Long Island, Police Say
Man Exposes Genitals To 9-Year-Old On Long Island, Police Say Police are searching for a man who lured a little girl over to him before exposing himself. Click here for a new, updated story: 29-Year-Old Accused Of Exposing Himself To Girl Near Her East Meadow Residence The East Meadow incident occurred on Wednesday, June 12, according to Nassau County Police. Just before 8 p.m. that evening, a 9-year-old girl was standing outside of her Falcon Street home when a white van parked across the street. The man motioned for the girl to come over. When she did, the adult exposed himself, and she ran away, telling her father about the interaction. Pol…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Toddler Found Unresponsive In Pool At Central Islip Home Toddler Found Unresponsive In Pool At Central Islip Home
Toddler Found Unresponsive In Pool At Central Islip Home A toddler has been hospitalized after being found unresponsive at a residence on Long Island. At around 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, in Central Islip, Suffolk County Police Department Third Precinct officers responded to a home on Woodland Avenue after a 911 caller reported that the 3-year-old had been found unresponsive in a pool.  Family members pulled the girl out of the water and began CPR until first responders arrived on the scene. The child, who is a resident of the home, was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip for treatment o…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Toddler's Fentanyl Death Leads To Manslaughter Charges For Long Island Couple Toddler's Fentanyl Death Leads To Manslaughter Charges For Long Island Couple
Toddler's Fentanyl Death Leads To Manslaughter Charges For Long Island Couple Prosecutors have filed upgraded charges of manslaughter against a Long Island couple whose toddler son died from a fentanyl overdose. Wilkens Adonis and Daryllee Leibrock, both age 38, of Holbrook, were arraigned on the new manslaughter charges in Suffolk County Court on Monday, April 1. The couple is already facing dozens of drug and weapons charges in connection with the death of 14-month-old Joseph Adonis. Earlier Report: Toddler Dies From Fentanyl, Cocaine Poisoning; Holbrook Couple Hit With Dozens Of Charges According to the Suffolk County DA’s office, emergency crews were ca…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Millions Of Plastic Furniture Anchor Kits Recalled Due To Entrapment Hazard For Children Millions Of Plastic Furniture Anchor Kits Recalled Due To Entrapment Hazard For Children
Millions Of Plastic Furniture Anchor Kits Recalled Due To Entrapment Hazard For Children A massive recall of furniture tip kits and tip restraints sold across the country since 2019 are being recalled due to possible entrapment hazards to children, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. New Age Industries is recalling millions of products that feature plastic zip ties that can become brittle or break, potentially allowing a clothing storage unit believed to be anchored to the wall to detach, creating the potential for serious injuries or death to children. There have been two reports of New Age tip kits breaking, though no injuries have been reported as of …

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by Zak Failla
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Sledding Injuries On Rise, Hospital In Northern Westchester Warns: Here Are Tips To Stay Safe Sledding Injuries On Rise, Hospital In Northern Westchester Warns: Here Are Tips To Stay Safe
Sledding Injuries On Rise, Hospital In Northern Westchester Warns: Here Are Tips To Stay Safe Although winter snowstorms may bring the excitement of sledding for children, a hospital in Northern Westchester is warning families to be careful, as injuries resulting from the activity are all too common.  According to the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, sledding down neighborhood hills has sent a whopping 200,000 people to the emergency room over the last 10 years, 70 percent of which were children.  During a typical winter, the hospital cares for dozens of these children after sledding accidents, officials said. Many of the injuries include bruises, cu…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Water Bead Toys Sold At Target Being Recalled After Infant Dies, Child Seriously Injured Water Bead Toys Sold At Target Being Recalled After Infant Dies, Child Seriously Injured
Water Bead Toys Sold At Target Being Recalled After Infant Dies, Child Seriously Injured One child is dead and a second required surgery after playing with a water bead toy that is now being recalled. Buffalo Games is recalling 52,000 "Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits" due to the potential risk that children could swallow them and face severe, potentially life-threatening consequences, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced this week. If a water bead is ingested, it expands and can pose ingestion, choking and obstruction hazards inside a child's body, resulting in discomfort, dehydration, and the risk of death. The recalled toys were s…

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by Zak Failla
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'Dangerous' Social Media: NY State Senator Seeks To Require Parents' Permission For Minors 'Dangerous' Social Media: NY State Senator Seeks To Require Parents' Permission For Minors
'Dangerous' Social Media: NY State Senator Seeks To Require Parents' Permission For Minors As federal officials highlight the possible harm that social media can cause to children, a New York State Senator is seeking to make it unlawful for minors to use online platforms without permission from their parents.  New York State Senator Jack Martins, a Republican who represents the state's 7th State Senate district which includes part of Nassau County, has introduced legislation that would make it illegal for social media companies to allow minors to create or maintain accounts without obtaining consent from their parents or guardians, Martin's office announced on Friday, May 26.…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
5-Year-Old Falls From Second-Story Window In Hampton Bays 5-Year-Old Falls From Second-Story Window In Hampton Bays
5-Year-Old Falls From Second-Story Window In Hampton Bays Police on Long Island are investigating after a 5-year-old child fell from a second-story window. The incident took place in Hampton Bays around 5:55 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13. Police received a 911 call reporting the event and officers responded to the home along with Hampton Bays Volunteer Ambulance, according to Lt. Susan Ralph of the Southampton Police. The child fell from an open window approximately 11 feet to the ground and was taken to Peconic Bay Medical Center and transferred to Stony Brook Hospital for further treatment, Ralph said.  The Southampton Town Detective …

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by Kathy Reakes