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Sex Trafficking Uncovered During Domestic Call At Suffolk County Hotel: Police
A domestic incident call led to the discovery of a suspected sex trafficking operation at a Long Island hotel. Now, the suspected ring leader has been indicted, prosecutors announced on Friday, June 26.
Torrey Brown, who is undomiciled but formerly of Queens, was accused of trapping a woman inside a Long Island motel room, beating her, threatening her with a knife, and forcing her into commercial sex acts through violence and drugs, the Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Friday, June 26.
The 35-year-old, also known as "Smiley," was arraigned on one count of …
27-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In DWI Robert Moses Causeway Crash In Suffolk County
A 27-year-old man walking along the shoulder of the Robert Moses Causeway was struck and killed by a driver now facing an impaired driving charge, New York State Police announced Friday, June 26.
Stephen M. Aylward, 63, was driving a 2012 Jeep southbound near Exit RM2 in the Town of Islip when he struck 27-year-old Yusuf Gul, of Bay Shore, who was on the shoulder of the roadway, according to State Police.
Troopers responded to the scene at approximately 1:38 p.m. Thursday, June 25, after receiving a report of an unconscious man on the shoulder.
When they arrived, they found Gul deceased. I…
Thousands Of Toyota, Lexus, Subaru Vehicles Recalled Over Software Issue
A new safety recall is putting thousands of owners on notice.
Toyota is recalling 20,991 electric vehicles, including Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru models, over a software issue that could cause a loss of drive power, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The recall affects certain 2026 model-year Toyota bZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles.
The affected vehicles include 11,495 Toyota bZ models, 4,739 Lexus RZ models, and 4,757 Subaru Solterra models, according to NHTSA.
The issue involves the battery electronic control unit, or ECU.
Toyota said the software …
Lionel Richie Health Scare On Stage Causes Tour Opener To Abruptly End
The opening night of a major summer tour ended on an unsettling note.
Lionel Richie, 77, cut short the first show of his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday, June 24, after saying he felt dizzy.
The concert was part of the “Sing A Song All Night Long” tour.
Richie stopped his set almost an hour in and sat down during a performance of “Dancing on the Ceiling.”
Richie told the crowd, “When you're feeling dizzy, sit your ass down,” according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
He then performed “Three Times a Lady” while seated before calling for an unpl…
Ny-based Blood, Sweat & Tears Grammy-Winning Lead Singer David Clayton-Thomas Dies
A voice that helped define one of rock’s boldest and most dynamic sounds has gone silent.
David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, died Wednesday, June 24, at age 84, according to multiple reports.
His publicist, Eric Alper, told CBC that Clayton-Thomas died peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. A specific cause of death was not given.
Clayton-Thomas became best known as the husky, gravelly, high-energy voice of New York City-based Blood, Sweat & Tears, the jazz-rock band that blended brass, blues, soul, and rock into a major late-1960s sound. …
Cold Front Could Bring Drenching Downpours, Gusty Winds: Here’s Latest
A strong cold front capable of producing severe storms is approaching after a brief stretch of quieter weather.
The frontal system is coming from the west, bringing a new round of showers and scattered thunderstorms late Thursday night, June 25, into Friday, June 26.
Interior sections, including parts of Pennsylvania and upstate New York, are expected to see activity first on Thursday afternoon and evening as moist, unstable air moves in ahead of the front.
The threat will then shift east Thursday night into early Friday, reaching the New York City metro area, New Jersey, coastal New Engla…
New Fast-Food Survey: Rankings For Burgers, Fries, Chicken, Pizza, Tacos Revealed
America’s fast-food favorites are getting a fresh ranking.
McDonald’s is the most considered fast-food brand in the US, according to YouGov America’s 2026 US restaurant brand rankings report.
YouGov America ranked fast-food brands by consideration, asking consumers where they would consider buying food or drinks the next time they were in the market.
McDonald’s led with 39.6 percent.
Chick-fil-A followed at 35.5 percent, with Wendy’s third at 33.2 percent.
The rest of the top 10 were Burger King at 31.6 percent, Taco Bell at 31.2 percent, Subway at 29.3 percent, KFC at 25 percent, Domino…
NYC Ranked Second For Fourth Of July Celebrations In US, New Study Says: Here's Why
Northeast cities have some of the best and worst Fourth of July celebrations in the nation, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 24. The study scored the 100 largest US cities on 18 factors, including food and hotel prices, fireworks shows, attractions, safety, walkability, and weather.
Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 27.
"The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebrate ou…
Cult Member Charged After 'Mom' Heard Before Parents' Execution: DA
Chilling new details have emerged more than three years after a Pennsylvania couple and the killing of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont, allegedly by suspects with ties to a cult-like group, have been arrested.
Michelle Jacqueline Zajko, 33, of Media, Pennsylvania, has been charged with murdering her parents, Richard and Rita Zajko, after a years-long Pennsylvania State Police investigation uncovered digital, ballistic, financial, and surveillance evidence tying her to the killings, Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse announced on Wednesday, June 24.
Richard Zajko, 72, and …
Dunkin' Launches Fourth Of July Menu With Patriotic Treats: See What's On It
Dunkin' is celebrating the nation's 250th birthday with several patriotic drinks, treats, and collectible merchandise.
The chain's Fourth of July-themed menu launched nationwide on Wednesday, June 24. Dunkin's lineup features colorful beverages inspired by summertime flavors, along with festive donuts decorated in red, white, and blue.
The rollout is also highlighted by the Eagle Cup, which will be available nationwide on Monday, June 29, while supplies last. The cup costs $10.99 and includes a free medium beverage, along with a promotional code that unlocks $3 medium Refreshers o…
