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Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Long Island Convenience Store Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Long Island Convenience Store
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Long Island Convenience Store Feeling lucky? A winning lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a Long Island convenience store. The third prize-winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Mineola, at the 7-Eleven located at 207 Jericho Turnpike, New York Lottery announced. It was sold for the drawing held on Saturday, Nov. 2 Saturday's winning numbers are: 10-45-48-58-61 and the Powerball is 2. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Michaels Opens New Store On Long Island: Here's Where Michaels Opens New Store On Long Island: Here's Where
Michaels Opens New Store On Long Island: Here's Where Crafters, rejoice! Michaels celebrated the grand opening of its newest location on Long Island Wednesday, Oct. 30. The company opened its 20,000-square-foot store in Hicksville's Woodbury Shopping Center, located at 410 South Oyster Bay Road, at the former location of TJ Maxx. A popular destination for crafters and hobbyists alike, Michaels sells a wide range of arts and crafts supplies, as well as framing, floral items and candles, and home and holiday décor. The retailer operates over 1,200 stores throughout the United States and Canada. Visitors to the Woodbury Shopping Center will fi…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
NYSP Trooper Shot On Southern State Parkway; Suspect On Run NYSP Trooper Shot On Southern State Parkway; Suspect On Run
Nysp Trooper Shot On Southern State Parkway; Suspect On Run A New York State Police trooper is recovering after being shot on a Long Island highway. The incident happened on the Southern State Parkway in West Hempstead, in the westbound lanes near exit 17, late Wednesday night, Oct. 30. According to police, a trooper exchanged gunfire with a suspect before the suspect fled the scene.  The trooper was taken to a hospital and was listed in stable condition early Thursday, Oct. 31. Authorities did not elaborate on the nature of their injuries. Police said the suspect was a dark skinned man driving possibly a black Dodge Charger with temporary Ne…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
19-Year-Old Who Fatally Shot Man Outside Farmingville Nightclub Gets Decades In Prison 19-Year-Old Who Fatally Shot Man Outside Farmingville Nightclub Gets Decades In Prison
19-Year-Old Who Fatally Shot Man Outside Farmingville Nightclub Gets Decades In Prison A 19-year-old gang member who confessed to fatally shooting a man and injuring two others outside a Long Island nightclub will spend decades behind bars. David Trent, of Mastic Beach, was sentenced to 28 years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Oct. 30. It followed his guilty plea to manslaughter and related charges in the death of Jorge Mauricio Sevilla Berrera. Earlier Report: 19-Year-Old Admits Fatally Shooting Man Outside Farmingville Nightclub Prosecutors said Trent – a member of the criminal street organization, “No Fake Love,” or “NFL” – was with several other g…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Cha-Ching! $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Purchased At Long Island Business Cha-Ching! $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Purchased At Long Island Business
Cha-Ching! $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Purchased At Long Island Business Someone’s in for a hefty Halloween treat. A winning lottery ticket worth $50,000 was purchased at a Long Island business, New York Lottery announced. The third prize-winning Powerball ticket was sold in Westbury, at the BJ’s Wholesale on Brush Hollow Road, for the drawing held on Monday, Oct. 28. Monday’s winning Powerball numbers were 21-27-32-48-67 and the Powerball is 17. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
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Coast Guard Suspends Search For Possible Missing Kayaker Near Lloyd Neck Coast Guard Suspends Search For Possible Missing Kayaker Near Lloyd Neck
Coast Guard Suspends Search For Possible Missing Kayaker Near Lloyd Neck Search crews have suspended efforts to locate a potentially missing kayaker near Long Island. A boater contacted the US Coast Guard at around 12:40 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, after spotting an unmanned 15-foot kayak near the village Lloyd Harbor. The kayak was found to be carrying live bait, a fishing pole, and a backpack, officials said. Multiple Coast Guard vessels and helicopters, along with search crews from Nassau and Suffolk counties, spent over 27 hours searching more than 460 square miles but did not locate anyone. Anyone with information is asked to contact Coast Guard Sector Long Is…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
29-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Fatal Stabbing During Party At Huntington Station Home 29-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Fatal Stabbing During Party At Huntington Station Home
29-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Fatal Stabbing During Party At Huntington Station Home An investigation is underway after a fatal stabbing death of a man at a party overnight at a Long Island residence. It happened around 2 a.m. Sunday, Oct, 27, in Huntington Station. Police responded to the house on Lowndes Avenue after a 911caller reported the incident at the location.  When officers arrived, they located two men stabbed. Justino Alfaro-Avila, age 29, of Huntington Station, was transported to Huntington Hospital where he was pronounced dead.  A 39-year-old man was treated at a local hospital and released. Detectives are asking anyone with i…

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by Joe Lombardi
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LI Child Therapist Shared Videos Of Infants Being Bound, Raped, Feds Say LI Child Therapist Shared Videos Of Infants Being Bound, Raped, Feds Say
LI Child Therapist Shared Videos Of Infants Being Bound, Raped, Feds Say A licensed child therapist from Long Island is accused of sharing videos of child sex abuse, with some victims as young as toddlers. Renee Hoberman, age 36, of Plainview, was arraigned on charges of distributing child pornography in Central Islip federal court on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Prosecutors said Hoberman used social media messaging apps to upload videos depicting one or more minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct between June and October 2024. Several videos depicted infants aged six months to one year being physically restrained and raped by an adult male, as the infants cried…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
New Poll Reveals Long Islanders' Preference In Closely Watched Congressional Races New Poll Reveals Long Islanders' Preference In Closely Watched Congressional Races
New Poll Reveals Long Islanders' Preference In Closely Watched Congressional Races Fresh polling appears to show a political divide between two closely watched congressional races on Long Island. Democrat Laura Gillen leads incumbent Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito by 12 percentage points, 53 to 41 percent, among likely voters in New York’s 4th District, according to a Siena College/Newsday poll released Tuesday, Oct. 22 D’Esposito has represented the 4th District, which includes central and southern Nassau County, since 2023. The race was considered a tossup by The Cook Political Report. Earlier Report: Competitive Long Island, Hudson Valley Races Seen As Key …

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Not Even Kids Are Safe In New Horror Film Topping Box Office, LI Actor Chris Jericho Warns Not Even Kids Are Safe In New Horror Film Topping Box Office, LI Actor Chris Jericho Warns
Not Even Kids Are Safe In New Horror Film Topping Box Office, LI Actor Chris Jericho Warns In scary movies, children typically fare alright. Not in this new slasher flick. Terrifier 3, a Christmas-themed gorefest that continues the murderous rampage of Art the Clown, was released in theaters on Friday, Oct. 11.  It’s currently number one at the box office, having raked in more than $30 million worldwide on a budget of just $2 million, according to data from Box Office Mojo. The film holds a “certified fresh” score of 73 percent on the review site Rotten Tomatoes, where the critics consensus heralds the movie as “a bloody fantastic stocking stuffer for the holidays seas…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Man Nabbed For Forcibly Touching Woman At Long Island Stop & Shop, Police Say Man Nabbed For Forcibly Touching Woman At Long Island Stop & Shop, Police Say
Man Nabbed For Forcibly Touching Woman At Long Island Stop & Shop, Police Say A months-long investigation has led to the arrest of a man who is accused of forcibly touching a woman at a Long Island Stop & Shop. Nassau County Police say the suspect was apprehended late Monday afternoon, Oct. 14, in Uniondale. While inside the store in Merrick located at 2160 Merrick Mall, on Monday, July 8., he forcibly touched a 36-year-old woman before fleeing the store in an unknown direction, Nassau County Police say. Following the investigation, Delano Brathwaite, age 27, who police say is homeless, was identified as the suspect. When he was arrested, Brathwaite w…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
15-Year-Old Long Island Girl Has Been Missing For 5 Days 15-Year-Old Long Island Girl Has Been Missing For 5 Days
15-Year-Old Long Island Girl Has Been Missing For 5 Days Authorities are asking for help in locating a Long Island teenager who has been missing for several days. Nathalie Sevilla, age 15, was last seen leaving her Lawrence residence at around 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Relatives contacted Nassau County Police on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Sevilla is 5-foot-6 and 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Her clothing description and possible destination were not immediately available. The teen was previously reported missing in September. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911. Share…

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by Michael Mashburn