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E-Bike Rider Seriously Hurt After Collision With Honda In Suffolk County E-Bike Rider Seriously Hurt After Collision With Honda In Suffolk County
E-Bike Rider Seriously Hurt After Collision With Honda In Suffolk County An e-bike rider suffered serious injuries after a collision with a Honda Civic at a North Amityville intersection, Suffolk County Police say. A Long Island man suffered serious injuries after an e-bike crash in North Amityville, Suffolk County Police announced on Saturday, June 6. The 41-year-old East Massapequa resident was riding an e-bike eastbound on West Oak Street when it struck the driver's side of a northbound 2007 Honda Civic at the intersection of County Line Road at approximately 8:20 p.m. on Friday, June 5, according to Suffolk County Police. Police said the Honda, driven by J…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals
Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals A pill taken at bedtime may still be making decisions for drivers the next morning. A small clinical trial found that quetiapine, a psychiatric drug commonly known by the brand name Seroquel, may impair next-day reaction time and driving performance when used as an off-label sleep aid, StudyFinds reports. The study was published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. Quetiapine is approved to treat conditions including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is also widely prescribed at lower doses for sleep problems, though that is considered off-label use. The trial involved 15 …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Resident Hurt In Long Island House Fire As Flames Rip Through Second Floor Resident Hurt In Long Island House Fire As Flames Rip Through Second Floor
Resident Hurt In Long Island House Fire As Flames Rip Through Second Floor A resident was injured when a house fire broke out in Valley Stream, Nassau County police announced. Officers responded to a residential fire at 96 St. Marks Place at 7:57 p.m. on Friday, June 5, according to the Nassau County Police Department. When officers arrived, they found heavy smoke and flames coming from the second floor of the home, police said. The Valley Stream Fire Department and neighboring fire departments responded and extinguished the blaze, authorities said. The Nassau County Fire Marshal and Arson Bomb Squad also responded to the scene. One resident suffered an injur…

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
$725M Facebook Settlement: See If You're Eligible For Brand-New Payouts $725M Facebook Settlement: See If You're Eligible For Brand-New Payouts
$725M Facebook Settlement: See If You're Eligible For Brand-New Payouts If you received money from Facebook's $725 million privacy settlement, you may soon get another payment. A second distribution of money is expected to begin in June, according to an email sent to settlement members. The payments will be sent in batches and continue for about four weeks. Only people with approved claims who successfully cashed or redeemed their initial payment are eligible for the additional money. "You will receive an additional email notice approximately 3-4 days before your additional settlement payment is issued," the email reads. "Please continue to check your ema…

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by Chris Spiker
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New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise
New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise A small but striking study is giving cancer researchers another reason to closely watch a new kind of treatment. An experimental personalized mRNA vaccine showed lasting results in some patients with pancreatic cancer, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City reported. The phase 1 trial involved 16 patients who received the vaccine after pancreatic cancer surgery, along with chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug. The vaccine, called autogene cevumeran, was custom-made for each patient using the unique genetic changes in that person’s tumor. In eight of the 16 patients, the…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Wrong Dog Put Down After Deadly NJ Attack? Owner Charged, New Dog Seized Wrong Dog Put Down After Deadly NJ Attack? Owner Charged, New Dog Seized
Wrong Dog Put Down After Deadly NJ Attack? Owner Charged, New Dog Seized A New Jersey woman has been charged after investigators determined the wrong dog may have been surrendered and euthanized following a fatal pit bull attack that injured a local resident and killed her pet, authorities said. The case stems from an attack that happened near 91 Springfield Ave. in Summit at approximately 5:52 a.m. on Nov. 5, 2025, local police said. A 70-year-old woman was walking her small dog when two pit bulls broke free from their handler and launched an unprovoked attack, police said. The woman was knocked to the ground and suffered injuries to both upper thighs, her…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
NY Among Nation's 10 Strongest State Economies, New Study Finds: Here's Why NY Among Nation's 10 Strongest State Economies, New Study Finds: Here's Why
NY Among Nation's 10 Strongest State Economies, New Study Finds: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the nation's strongest economically, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the Best & Worst State Economies on Monday, June 1. The personal finance website ranked all 50 states and Washington, DC, based on factors like gross domestic product growth, unemployment, startup activity, and the share of jobs in high-tech industries. The strongest state economies create more opportunities for residents while helping states attract new businesses and investments, according to WalletHub. "Factors like a low unemployment rate and high av…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured SUV Crash On Long Island Motorcyclist Seriously Injured SUV Crash On Long Island
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured SUV Crash On Long Island A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after a crash with an SUV in Seaford, Nassau County police announced on Friday, June 5. The collision happened on Merrick Road near Neptune Avenue at approximately 4:43 p.m., according to Nassau County Police Homicide Squad detectives. A 64-year-old man riding a 2007 Harley-Davidson was involved in a crash with a 2023 Toyota RAV4 driven by an 81-year-old woman, police said. The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment, according to detectives. The driver of the Toyota remained at the scene and was no…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Silver Alert Issued For Missing 78-Year-Old Man With Parkinson's In Suffolk County Silver Alert Issued For Missing 78-Year-Old Man With Parkinson's In Suffolk County
Silver Alert Issued For Missing 78-Year-Old Man With Parkinson's In Suffolk County A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Long Island man who suffers from Parkinson's disease and does not speak English, police announced on Friday, June 5. Mochang Im, 78, was last seen leaving his residence on Shearwater Way in Centereach at approximately 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, according to Suffolk County Police. Im is described as Asian, bald, standing 5-foot-3 and weighing approximately 140 pounds with brown eyes, authorities said. Police believe he may still be in Centereach or nearby communities. He is known to frequently walk along Portion Road and Middle Country Road to v…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Boat Fire, Coast Guard Chase End With BWI Arrest Off Long Island Boat Fire, Coast Guard Chase End With BWI Arrest Off Long Island
Boat Fire, Coast Guard Chase End With BWI Arrest Off Long Island A boat operator is accused of fleeing from the U.S. Coast Guard before running his vessel aground and sparking an engine fire in the Great South Bay, Suffolk County police announced on Saturday, June 6. Abimal Acosta, 58, of West Islip, was charged with Boating While Intoxicated after the incident west of Captree Island at 10:18 p.m. on Friday, June 5, according to Suffolk County Police. Marine Bureau officers and the U.S. Coast Guard responded after a 911 caller reported a 24-foot vessel moving erratically in the Great South Bay at approximately 8 p.m., police said. When Coast Guard perso…

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Score Free Chipotle During 2026 NBA Finals: Here's How Score Free Chipotle During 2026 NBA Finals: Here's How
Score Free Chipotle During 2026 NBA Finals: Here's How You could win free Chipotle as the New York Knicks pursue their first NBA title in more than half a century. Chipotle Mexican Grill announced its "53 Years. 53 Real Ingredients" campaign on Wednesday, June 3. The chain will offer free burritos to 53,000 lucky fans at the end of the 2026 NBA Finals between the Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. The promotion celebrates 1973, the year the Knicks won their last NBA title and when the Spurs played their first season in the American Basketball Association. "This year's series created a connection we couldn't ignore: 53 years tied to a unique ch…

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by Chris Spiker
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Teen Swept Away During Senior Beach Day Found Dead 11 Days Later In Breezy Point Teen Swept Away During Senior Beach Day Found Dead 11 Days Later In Breezy Point
Teen Swept Away During Senior Beach Day Found Dead 11 Days Later In Breezy Point A Bronx teenager who disappeared after being swept away by a rip current at Rockaway Beach during a senior outing has been found dead, authorities and his family confirmed. Brandon Figueroa, 18, was recovered from the waters off Breezy Point around 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, according to the NYPD. Police responded to a report of a person in the water near Beach 222nd Street and Rockaway Point Boulevard, where officers and FDNY EMS personnel found an individual floating near the shoreline. The person was pronounced dead at the scene. Figueroa had been missing since Tuesday, May 19, when…

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by Jillian Pikora