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Hunter Biden Says He Smoked Crack At CT Super 8 Hotel; Infamous Photo Taken There Hunter Biden Says He Smoked Crack At CT Super 8 Hotel; Infamous Photo Taken There
Hunter Biden Says He Smoked Crack At CT Super 8 Hotel; Infamous Photo Taken There Hunter Biden says he smoked crack at a notorious Connecticut highway hotel while battling drug addiction and alcoholism. The 56-year-old son of former President Joe Biden made the admission in a Thursday, June 4, post on X, where he also claimed a widely shared shirtless photo of himself was taken at a former Super 8 motel off I-95 in West Haven when he was in the throes of that addiction.  Biden was sparring with a critic over his comments that politicians and the wealthy use divisive politics as a distraction tactic. He believes they are getting "fat and rich" while the country tears…
'Bob's Burgers' Star Shares Emotional Update After Surviving Fiery Crash 'Bob's Burgers' Star Shares Emotional Update After Surviving Fiery Crash
'Bob's Burgers' Star Shares Emotional Update After Surviving Fiery Crash The voice of a beloved character on "Bob's Burgers" says he's "thankful beyond words" to be alive after a fiery toll booth crash in New Hampshire. Eugene Mirman gave an update about his recovery in an Instagram post on Friday, April 3. The 51-year-old comedian has voiced Gene Belcher since the hit animated series debuted on Fox in 2011. Mirman, whose real name is Yevgeny Mirman, was injured in the crash on the Everett Turnpike on Tuesday, March 31. "Thank you so much for all the well wishes, love, and kind messages from friends and strangers," he posted. "I am extraordinaril…
3 Officers Killed, 2 Injured Identified In York County Shooting; Gunman Dead (UPDATE) 3 Officers Killed, 2 Injured Identified In York County Shooting; Gunman Dead (UPDATE)
3 Officers Killed, 2 Injured Identified In York County Shooting; Gunman Dead (Update) The three Northern York County Regional Police Department detectives killed in a York County ambush have been formally identified, Pennsylvania State Police announced during a Thursday, Sept. 18 press conference. Two other officers were wounded, and the gunman, 24-year-old Matthew James Ruth, was killed. The detectives killed in the line of duty have been identified as Cody Beaker, Mark Baker, and Isaiah Emenheiser. Another Northern York detective and a York County Sheriff’s deputy remain hospitalized. The confrontation lasted just two minutes and 16 seconds from the time Ruth opened fire t…
Support Swells For NY Man Severely Burned In Fire, Family Who’s 'Starting Over From Scratch' Support Swells For NY Man Severely Burned In Fire, Family Who’s 'Starting Over From Scratch'
Support Swells For NY Man Severely Burned In Fire, Family Who’s 'Starting Over From Scratch' Neighbors are rallying to support an Ulster County man recovering from severe burns after he and his family lost everything in a massive apartment fire. The blaze broke out at Lakeshore Villas in Port Ewen at around 6:15 p.m. on Friday, July 25, injuring 13 people and leaving Liam Underhill hospitalized, according to a GoFundMe campaign. He suffered third-degree burns after flames engulfed his building. Underhill was home alone when the flames spread. With no safe way out, he jumped from a second-story window, sustaining burns to his hands and body before being rushed first to HealthAllianc…
Girl Suffers Life-Altering Injuries In Pennsylvania Football Bus Crash That Hurt 21, Family Say Girl Suffers Life-Altering Injuries In Pennsylvania Football Bus Crash That Hurt 21, Family Say
Girl Suffers Life-Altering Injuries In Pennsylvania Football Bus Crash That Hurt 21, Family Say A student from the Aliquippa Junior High football team suffered life-altering injuries in the school bus crash that hospitalized 21 people in Economy Borough, her family said. Robert Gilbert started a GoFundMe for his sister, Queen Gilbert, whose daughter was badly hurt in the Saturday, Aug. 23 crash on Shaffer Road, according to the fundraiser. Police, fire, and EMS were called to the 190 block of Shaffer Road around 10 a.m. for the crash involving a bus carrying students and staff from the Aliquippa School District, Beaver County EMS said in a release. The bus was carrying 25 players, two…
Heroic Colonie Paramedic, Model Stabbed While Saving Women From Attackers In Germany Heroic Colonie Paramedic, Model Stabbed While Saving Women From Attackers In Germany
Heroic Colonie Paramedic, Model Stabbed While Saving Women From Attackers In Germany An EMT and model from upstate New York is fighting to recover after he was brutally stabbed while protecting two women from a tram assault in Germany. John Rudat, 21, of Colonie, – who recently completed paramedic school and works as an EMT in Albany County – intervened after seeing two women being attacked in Dresden on Sunday, Aug. 24, according to a GoFundMe campaign. In the struggle, he was slashed in the face with a six-inch blade, leaving him with severe injuries that required emergency surgery overseas. Photos from the aftermath show blood across the tram floor as passengers used ti…
Wrestler ‘Buff’ Bagwell Gets Leg Amputated Following 2020 Crash: ‘I’m Taking This By The Horns’ Wrestler ‘Buff’ Bagwell Gets Leg Amputated Following 2020 Crash: ‘I’m Taking This By The Horns’
Wrestler ‘Buff’ Bagwell Gets Leg Amputated Following 2020 Crash: ‘I’m Taking This By The Horns’ Five years after he was involved in a gruesome car crash, Marcus "Buff" Bagwell is facing his latest battle outside of the ring. The five-time WCW World Tag Team Champion underwent an above-the-knee amputation after multiple attempts to repair damage from the 2020 crash were unsuccessful. Bagwell crashed his car into a shopping mall in 2020, leaving him with grievous injuries that ultimately led to his decision to amputate.  His story was documented by former WWE wrestler Maven Huffman on his YouTube channel following the July 9 surgery. In the 1990s, Buff Bagwell was one of the…
MLB Announcer Ben McDonald Hospitalized After 25-Foot Fall From Tree Stand MLB Announcer Ben McDonald Hospitalized After 25-Foot Fall From Tree Stand
MLB Announcer Ben McDonald Hospitalized After 25-Foot Fall From Tree Stand Longtime Baltimore Orioles announcer and former MLB pitcher Ben McDonald is recovering from a severe concussion and two fractured vertebrae after falling 25 feet from a deer stand while hunting, he announced Friday. McDonald, 56, shared news of the accident on social media, where he posted a video from his hospital bed along with an update on his condition. This is what a severe concussion looks like and sounds like!🤦‍♂️ (I still don’t remember anything) Apparently I fell out of a deer stand 25 feet up yesterday morning….I’m fine and appreciate everyone checking on me. Very lucky….concus…
Here's How Many Days Parents Need To Recover From Family Vacation Here's How Many Days Parents Need To Recover From Family Vacation
Here's How Many Days Parents Need To Recover From Family Vacation Family vacations may be packed with memories, but for many parents, the real trip starts when they get home. It takes the average parent two and a half days to recover from traveling with kids, according to a new survey of 2,000 parents of children under 12. For one in three, the peaceful part of the journey doesn’t even make it past the first hour.  Whether by plane, car, or train, bickering, meltdowns, and mood swings are frequent fliers on most family itineraries. When asked to estimate how long it takes to feel fully like themselves again after a trip, parents said they needed 2.…
Avid NY Photographer Injured In Head-On Crash, Now Fighting For Life Avid NY Photographer Injured In Head-On Crash, Now Fighting For Life
Avid NY Photographer Injured In Head-On Crash, Now Fighting For Life A tight-knit Orange County community is rallying behind a well-known local photographer and historian who was seriously injured in a head-on crash involving a suspected drunk driver.  Bob McCue of Cornwall was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center on Saturday, July 5, after being struck by another vehicle, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser launched by close friend Lori Noller. McCue required surgery for his injuries and now faces a long road to recovery.  "Bob is an avid photographer, train enthusiast, and historian, as well as a published author who can often be seen roaming C…
Man, Pitbull Shot In Albany Drive-By That Sent Bullets Into Home Man, Pitbull Shot In Albany Drive-By That Sent Bullets Into Home
Man, Pitbull Shot In Albany Drive-By That Sent Bullets Into Home A young man and his dog are both recovering after being shot in Albany during an early morning drive-by that sent bullets flying into a home. Albany Police responded to Lark Drive near Manning Boulevard around 1:40 a.m. Thursday, July 3, for reports of a shooting. At the scene, they found a 20-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his legs, buttocks, and shoulder. He was treated by medics and rushed to Albany Medical Center, where he was listed in stable condition. Investigators determined the victim was standing on the steps of a residence when the shots were fired. In a…
HV Father Critically Burned In Worksite Fire: Support Pouring In For Recovery HV Father Critically Burned In Worksite Fire: Support Pouring In For Recovery
HV Father Critically Burned In Worksite Fire: Support Pouring In For Recovery A devastating fire at a Hudson Valley, NY excavation company has left a young father of two in critical condition, prompting a wave of community support. The fire broke out just before noon on Tuesday, June 17, at Boyce Excavating in the Orange County hamlet of Slate Hill, according to the Slate Hill Fire Department.   Responding crews arrived to find a vehicle on fire near a building and a man suffering from serious burns. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames and searched the structure for additional hazards. The victim, later identified as Pine Bush resident and Vernon, …
Billy Joel’s Wife Shares Update After Brain Condition Forces Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts Billy Joel’s Wife Shares Update After Brain Condition Forces Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts
Billy Joel’s Wife Shares Update After Brain Condition Forces Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts Billy Joel's wife has broken her silence on the medical diagnosis that has forced the "Piano Man" to cancel all of his upcoming concerts. The 76-year-old singer/songwriter announced on Friday, May 23, that he has normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition where excessive fluid builds up within the brain. Alexis Roderick Joel posted a statement on her husband's Instagram account on Monday, May 26. “Thank you for the outpouring of love and support," she wrote. "We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received.  "Bill is beloved by so many, and to us, he is…
Fans, Family, Celebrities Rally Around Piano Man Billy Joel After Brain Disorder Diagnosis Fans, Family, Celebrities Rally Around Piano Man Billy Joel After Brain Disorder Diagnosis
Fans, Family, Celebrities Rally Around Piano Man Billy Joel After Brain Disorder Diagnosis He’s got a way about him. Now, the world wants him to know exactly what that means to them. Billy Joel announced last week that he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a progressive neurological disorder. The 76-year-old canceled his remaining tour date, saying the illness had led to “problems with hearing, vision, and balance,” according to an Instagram post shared Friday, May 23. Doctors advised him to take time to recover. In the days since, fans have flooded social media with well-wishes, memories, and heartfelt thank-yous for the Piano Man. His ex-wife, supermodel an…
Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts
Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts Three months after he fell onstage during a concert, Billy Joel has canceled all his remaining scheduled concerts. The 76-year-old "Piano Man" made the announcement on Friday, May 23, saying it's due to a medical condition affecting his ability to perform. Click here for a new, updated story: Billy Joel's Wife Speaks Out About Brain Condition That Forced Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts A statement posted on his Facebook and Instagram accounts said Joel has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition where excessive fluid builds up within the brain “This co…
Random Attacker Assaults Elderly Woman, Busted By Off-Duty Cop At Mall: Police Random Attacker Assaults Elderly Woman, Busted By Off-Duty Cop At Mall: Police
Random Attacker Assaults Elderly Woman, Busted By Off-Duty Cop At Mall: Police A 78-year-old woman is recovering after being violently assaulted in broad daylight at a Capital Region shopping mall — and an off-duty officer helped bring her attacker to justice, police said. The Albany County attack happened inside Colonie Center mall on Central Avenue at around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15. Aaron Woolley, 34, approached the victim and threw her to the ground, according to Colonie Police. The woman suffered a head injury and underwent treatment at the hospital. It was not immediately clear whether the two had had any prior interaction, or whether anything was said be…
Support Comes To Wife Of Hudson Valley Officer Killed In Crash: Faces Serious Injuries Support Comes To Wife Of Hudson Valley Officer Killed In Crash: Faces Serious Injuries
Support Comes To Wife Of Hudson Valley Officer Killed In Crash: Faces Serious Injuries Following the tragic death of Orange County Police Officer Jose Santiago Sr. in a wrong-way crash, the community is now rallying to support his wife, Blanca, who survived the wreck but faces a long and difficult recovery. Blanca Santiago, 64, remains hospitalized in stable condition at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown after suffering serious injuries in the Saturday, March 22 collision that took her husband's life.   Jose Santiago, 65, was killed at the scene when a van crossed into the wrong lane and struck his vehicle head-on near Exit 113 in the Sullivan County town o…
ICU Nurse Shot, Forced To Restrain Colleague During Hospital Shooting ICU Nurse Shot, Forced To Restrain Colleague During Hospital Shooting
ICU Nurse Shot, Forced To Restrain Colleague During Hospital Shooting A 19-year-old nurse was shot in both legs, brutally beaten, and forced to restrain a coworker during the UPMC York shooting—and now, she’s facing a grueling recovery with no clear financial support. A GoFundMe has been launched to help Jackxtyn Yank, whose injuries left her unable to walk. “Please Don’t Kill Me” Jackxtyn Yank had just returned to work after celebrating her 19th birthday when the gunman stormed her ICU floor. Peeking out to see the commotion, she was spotted, dragged into the hall, and beaten with a gun before being forced to zip-tie a coworker’s hands together. “I begged hi…
Disney's Christy Carlson Romano Shot In Face At Clay Pigeon Range: 'Be Grateful For Every Day' Disney's Christy Carlson Romano Shot In Face At Clay Pigeon Range: 'Be Grateful For Every Day'
Disney's Christy Carlson Romano Shot In Face At Clay Pigeon Range: 'Be Grateful For Every Day' Former Disney actress Christy Carlson Romano is recovering after being shot in the face. The Connecticut native, 40, from Milford, was at a clay pigeon shooting range celebrating her husband’s birthday on Friday, Feb. 7, when another group “unsafely fired in the wrong direction,” she said on Instagram. Romano was hit in five places, one less than an inch from her right eye. “[Husband] Brendan Rooney immediately sprung into action, assessed me, and rushed me to the hospital," she told her 733,000 followers. “Unfortunately a fragment got lodged behind my eyes and it is too risky to remove su…