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Rigged Game? Jake’s 58 Casino Stole Workers’ Tips, Fired Employee Who Spoke Out, Lawsuit Claims Rigged Game? Jake’s 58 Casino Stole Workers’ Tips, Fired Employee Who Spoke Out, Lawsuit Claims Rigged Game? Jake’s 58 Casino Stole Workers’ Tips, Fired Employee Who Spoke Out, Lawsuit Claims
Rigged Game? Jake’s 58 Casino Stole Workers’ Tips, Fired Employee Who Spoke Out, Lawsuit Claims A new lawsuit claims Jake’s 58 Casino stole tips from hourly workers and passed them up to managers and supervisors, then canned the employee who complained about it. Kevin Guttinger filed the suit Monday, Oct. 26 in federal court, nearly two years after he was fired by the hotel/casino operator, according to the court documents. Guttinger began working as a cashier at Jake’s 58 in Islandia in March 2022 and was making $18 per hour, plus tips, the lawsuit says. The tips were distributed through a general employee pot, which was divided and paid out weekly — frequently topping $50,000, accor…

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LI Family Of Seven Loses Home In Destructive House Fire, Fundraiser Launched LI Family Of Seven Loses Home In Destructive House Fire, Fundraiser Launched LI Family Of Seven Loses Home In Destructive House Fire, Fundraiser Launched
LI Family Of Seven Loses Home In Destructive House Fire, Fundraiser Launched A Long Island family of seven lost their home in a devastating house fire over the weekend, and now a fundraiser has been launched to support them. Brian and Lauren Kienle, along with their four children and Lauren’s mother, were all living at the home on Cranberry Lane in Plainview when it caught fire around 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, according to the fundraiser and the Nassau County Fire Marshal. “Fortunately, everyone is OK, but the house is uninhabitable,” organizer Meagan Montalto wrote in the GoFundMe. “They lost nearly all of their clothes, shoes, and other belongings. While the fam…
LI Teen With Broadway Dreams Dies Of Brain Cancer Just Months After High School Graduation LI Teen With Broadway Dreams Dies Of Brain Cancer Just Months After High School Graduation LI Teen With Broadway Dreams Dies Of Brain Cancer Just Months After High School Graduation
LI Teen With Broadway Dreams Dies Of Brain Cancer Just Months After High School Graduation An 18-year-old Long Island woman who just graduated from high school in the summer has died from brain cancer. Hannah Waller, of Nesconset, was known locally for her love and talent for theater prior to her death Sunday, Nov. 1. “Hannah earned numerous awards and accolades while chasing her dream to be on Broadway,” her mom, Debbie Waller, wrote on Facebook. “Although she passed way too soon, we still get to listen to her beautiful voice through the roles she played. She moved through life with a genuine spirit, a joyful heart, and kindness.” Waller was first diagnosed with cancer three ye…
Ronald McDonald House Donation Box Robbed In Suffolk County, Thief On The Loose: Cops Ronald McDonald House Donation Box Robbed In Suffolk County, Thief On The Loose: Cops Ronald McDonald House Donation Box Robbed In Suffolk County, Thief On The Loose: Cops
Ronald McDonald House Donation Box Robbed In Suffolk County, Thief On The Loose: Cops A Ronald McDonald House donation box on Long Island was robbed in October, and cops are looking for the public’s help to find the man who did it. The suspect entered a McDonald’s on Montauk Highway in Blue Point around 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 and broke open the donation box, then removed the cash inside and fled the scene, the Suffolk County Police Department said Monday, Nov. 9. The thief was wearing a backwards fitted ballcap and a camouflage shirt during the robbery, according to images released by police. Law enforcement is offering a cash reward for tips that lead to his arrest. Anyo…
NY Woman’s Death On Airport Runway Ruled Accidental, Cause Of Death Released: State Police NY Woman’s Death On Airport Runway Ruled Accidental, Cause Of Death Released: State Police NY Woman’s Death On Airport Runway Ruled Accidental, Cause Of Death Released: State Police
NY Woman’s Death On Airport Runway Ruled Accidental, Cause Of Death Released: State Police A New York woman’s shocking death on a private airport runway has been ruled accidental, police said Monday, Nov. 9. Pamela M. Haselton, 67, of Wilmington, was killed Friday, Nov. 6 at Catalano Airfield, according to New York State Police. Haselton’s official cause of death was “hypovolemic shock due to amputations of the arms and severe abdominal laceration injuries resulting from blunt force trauma,” state police said. Her death was ruled an accident. A single-engine, two-seat 1943 Aeronca L3 aircraft piloted by James Catalano, 77, of Wilmington, landed at the private airfield around 3:4…

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This Long Island Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List This Long Island Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List This Long Island Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List
This Long Island Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List Some of the nation's best restaurants are right here in the Northeast, according to a new nationwide list based on millions of customer reviews. OpenTable released its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, recognizing popular dining destinations in 21 states and Washington, DC. The list was compiled using more than 11 million reviews from verified diners and restaurant booking data. California led the nation with 19 restaurants, while at least 18 restaurants nationwide earned spots on the list for four consecutive years. "Diners have no shortage of places they …

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$440K Check To NYC Synagogue Vanishes In Mail, Woman Busted Nearly Four Years Later: Police $440K Check To NYC Synagogue Vanishes In Mail, Woman Busted Nearly Four Years Later: Police $440K Check To NYC Synagogue Vanishes In Mail, Woman Busted Nearly Four Years Later: Police
$440K Check To NYC Synagogue Vanishes In Mail, Woman Busted Nearly Four Years Later: Police A $440,000 check to a Brooklyn synagogue was stolen by a New Hampshire woman, police said. Tasherica Malone, 32, of Nashua, was arrested Monday, Nov. 9 — nearly four years after the theft, the Nassau County Police Department said. A victim sealed and mailed the check to Congregation Tifereth Israel in Park Slope back on Jan. 9, 2023, but the congregation alerted them several weeks later that the check never arrived, according to police. The victim called the cops, but their report led nowhere until Monday morning, when Malone surrendered at Nassau County police headquarters around 9:30 a.m…

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New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works
New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works A new Venmo feature aims to make splitting restaurant bills easier. Venmo unveiled a receipt scanning tool in a news release on Monday, Nov. 9. The feature automatically lists individual purchases and sends payment requests.  Users can take a photo of a receipt or upload an existing image, then assign each item to whoever ordered it. The app then calculates what everyone owes, including their share of taxes and tips. The feature also allows users to pay certain purchases themselves while splitting the remaining costs among friends. It works across different mobile devices wi…

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New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works
New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works A new Venmo feature aims to make splitting restaurant bills easier. Venmo unveiled a receipt scanning tool in a news release on Monday, Nov. 9. The feature automatically lists individual purchases and sends payment requests.  Users can take a photo of a receipt or upload an existing image, then assign each item to whoever ordered it. The app then calculates what everyone owes, including their share of taxes and tips. The feature also allows users to pay certain purchases themselves while splitting the remaining costs among friends. It works across different mobile devices wi…

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Frat Suspended After Members Found Engulfed In Flames At Ohio State Frat Suspended After Members Found Engulfed In Flames At Ohio State Frat Suspended After Members Found Engulfed In Flames At Ohio State
Frat Suspended After Members Found Engulfed In Flames At Ohio State A disturbing video showing two men engulfed in flames has prompted Ohio State University to suspend a fraternity while investigators examine what happened. The university's student conduct office said it placed Sigma Alpha Epsilon on interim suspension. ABC affiliate WSYX in Columbus, Ohio, reported that police believe the video was filmed Saturday, Nov. 7, in the 1900 block of Indianola Avenue, where the fraternity’s house is located. The footage shows a man whose sweatpants are burning tackle another man, whose clothing then catches fire. Both struggle on the ground as onlookers watch and…