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Illegal Gambling Machines Make Manager ‘Unlucky’ At Lucky Smoke Shop On Long Island: Police Illegal Gambling Machines Make Manager ‘Unlucky’ At Lucky Smoke Shop On Long Island: Police
Illegal Gambling Machines Make Manager ‘Unlucky’ At Lucky Smoke Shop On Long Island: Police A Shirley smoke shop manager was arrested after police discovered illegal gambling machines inside the store, Suffolk County Police announced on Tuesday, March 4. Seventh Precinct Crime Section officers responded to numerous community complaints and conducted an inspection at Lucky Smoke Shop and Beer, located at 20 Floyd Road, at approximately 4 p.m., authorities said. During the inspection, officers found three electronic gambling machines in the rear of the business. The devices were seized, police said. The store’s manager, Ankit Patel, 30, of Selden, was charged with Possession of a G…

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Private Job Growth Hits Lowest Point In Months As Trump's Trade Wars Shake Economy Private Job Growth Hits Lowest Point In Months As Trump's Trade Wars Shake Economy
Private Job Growth Hits Lowest Point In Months As Trump's Trade Wars Shake Economy Job growth in the private sector slowed to its weakest pace in seven months, as hiring lags amid economic uncertainty and rising trade tensions, according to new data. Private employers added just 77,000 jobs in February, the ADP said in its National Employment Report released on Wednesday, Mar. 5. That number marks the smallest job growth since July 2024 and was down sharply from January's revised total of 186,000. February's data is the latest in a wave of troubling economic indicators during the first two months of President Donald Trump's return to office. "Policy uncertainty…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Two Drinks With 'Cult Following' Return To Dunkin': See What Else Is New On The Menu Two Drinks With 'Cult Following' Return To Dunkin': See What Else Is New On The Menu
Two Drinks With 'Cult Following' Return To Dunkin': See What Else Is New On The Menu Dunkin' is kicking off spring with the return of two popular beverages and a fresh lineup of savory snacks. Dunkin' locations nationwide will once again serve up the Dunkalatte and pistachio coffee starting on Wednesday, Mar. 5, the coffee chain said in a news release. The drinks are returning alongside new seasonal offerings, including ham and Swiss cheese pretzel sliders. The Dunkalatte, first introduced in the fall of 2024, became an instant sellout. The creamy coffee milk latte — made by blending whole milk with Dunkin's coffee extract — is back for a limited time, available hot or…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Break-In At Long Island Nuclear Facility: Five Suspects Cut Through Fence, Police Say Break-In At Long Island Nuclear Facility: Five Suspects Cut Through Fence, Police Say
Break-In At Long Island Nuclear Facility: Five Suspects Cut Through Fence, Police Say Five intruders cut through a fence and broke into the Shoreham Nuclear Power Facility, sparking a police investigation and a public call for tips, Suffolk County police announced on Wednesday, March 5. Armed with bolt cutters, the group sliced through the security fence at 2 Lilco Road on Thursday, Feb. 8, police said. The breach caused $2,800 in damage before the suspects vanished. Authorities have not revealed whether the intruders reached any sensitive areas inside the facility. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest. Know som…

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by Jillian Pikora
Schools
Students Feel Record Stress Over Admissions, Two NY Colleges Among Top 10 Dream Schools: Survey Students Feel Record Stress Over Admissions, Two NY Colleges Among Top 10 Dream Schools: Survey
Students Feel Record Stress Over Admissions, Two NY Colleges Among Top 10 Dream Schools: Survey For high school seniors, spring is a nerve-wracking time as college decisions roll in — but the class of 2025 is more stressed than ever, according to a new survey. The Princeton Review said 73 percent of students and parents reported "high" or "very high" stress over the admissions process. That's the highest level in the 23-year history of the College Hopes & Worries Survey, which had its 2025 edition released on Tuesday, Mar. 4. The 2025 survey polled 9,317 students and parents about a wide variety of college-related issues. Financial Pressures, Testing, AI Concerns Financial s…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
CBS Suddenly Cancels Pair Of FBI Shows CBS Suddenly Cancels Pair Of FBI Shows
CBS Suddenly Cancels Pair Of FBI Shows In a surprising move, CBS has canceled two of its three FBI franchise components. The pair of spinoff series — FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International --  will conclude their runs in the spring, with Most Wanted wrapping up after six seasons and International after four.  This decision comes despite the shows consistently ranking among the top 25 on network television, drawing an average of approximately 7.5 million viewers each week across various platforms, according to Nielsen ratings. Despite the cancellations, CBS will retain its flagship series, which continues to enjoy a m…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, March 4 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $215M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, March 4 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $215M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, March 4 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $215M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday Mega Millions drawing with a rapidly rising jackpot. The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, March 4 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $215 million, with an estimated cash option of $101.9 million. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 14-19-47-52-70 with a Mega Ball of 06 and a Megaplier of 2X. MegaMillions If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, March 7.  Lottery players have…

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by Zak Failla
Real Estate
Trump Administration Selling Off 15 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces In New York Trump Administration Selling Off 15 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces In New York
Trump Administration Selling Off 15 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces In New York The Trump administration is putting some of the largest and most well-known federal buildings up for sale. The move is all in an effort to eliminate waste, slash maintenance costs, and reinvest in more efficient spaces, according to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Officials have identified hundreds of "non-core properties" totaling millions of square feet that no longer serve essential government functions and are now up for grabs. “Selling ensures that taxpayer dollars are no longer spent on vacant or underutilized federal spaces,” federal officials said. “Disposing of the…

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by Zak Failla
News
Cocaine Trafficker's Son Who Beat Teen For Mother's Trial Testimony Gets Federal Prison Time Cocaine Trafficker's Son Who Beat Teen For Mother's Trial Testimony Gets Federal Prison Time
Cocaine Trafficker's Son Who Beat Teen For Mother's Trial Testimony Gets Federal Prison Time A New York man will spend over a year behind bars for violently attacking a 15-year-old boy in retaliation for the boy’s mother testifying in a federal drug case. Patrick Civitello, 19, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 18 months in prison in Albany federal court on Tuesday, March 4, after admitting he punched and kicked the teen in a restaurant parking lot in Glenville in May 2024. The boy’s mother had testified against Civitello’s father, Jeffrey Civitello Sr., and brother, Jeffrey Civitello Jr., in a federal drug case. The father and son were convicted of drug trafficking charges in April…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Massapequa Newlywed, Business Owner's Cancer Battle Sparks Flood Of Support Massapequa Newlywed, Business Owner's Cancer Battle Sparks Flood Of Support
Massapequa Newlywed, Business Owner's Cancer Battle Sparks Flood Of Support For Darielle DeViccaro, life was filled with love, success, and new beginnings—until a devastating diagnosis turned everything upside down. The licensed esthetician and business owner from Massapequa has spent years helping others feel beautiful through her work at BD Esthetics. But now, she’s the one in need of support as she battles Stage 4 breast cancer, just months after marrying the love of her life, NYPD officer Justin Senese. Her diagnosis, which came just before Thanksgiving 2024, revealed that the cancer had already spread to her lung. She began intense chemotherapy treatments at t…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
27-Year-Old Found Stabbed To Death On Long Island Beach 27-Year-Old Found Stabbed To Death On Long Island Beach
27-Year-Old Found Stabbed To Death On Long Island Beach A murder investigation is underway after a 27-year-old man was found stabbed to death on a Long Island beach.  Suffolk County Police responded to Blue Point Beach, at the end of Blue Point Avenue, after a passerby reported a body on the beach at around 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 4. Officers located Carlos Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, with multiple stab wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Authorities did not speculate on how long Lopez was there or what led up to his killing. No suspects had been arrested as of Tuesday afternoon. Detectives are asking anyone wit…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
New Barbie Dolls Honor Team USA Gymnasts, Famous Friends As Role Models To Empower Girls New Barbie Dolls Honor Team USA Gymnasts, Famous Friends As Role Models To Empower Girls
New Barbie Dolls Honor Team USA Gymnasts, Famous Friends As Role Models To Empower Girls An iconic doll is celebrating International Women's Month by honoring powerful female friendships with one-of-a-kind toys, aspiring to show young girls the importance of empowering each other. Barbie will recognize four dynamic duos with "role model" dolls made in their likeness, Mattel said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 4. The dolls' release ties into International Women's Day, which is on Saturday, Mar. 8. The initiative spotlights the strength of female friendships and aims to inspire young girls to embrace supportive relationships. "One of the greatest tools that a girl can have i…

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by Chris Spiker