Final Projected Path Set for Major Winter Storm Targeting East Coast Final Projected Path Set for Major Winter Storm Targeting East Coast
Final Projected Path Set for Major Winter Storm Targeting East Coast The projected path of a cross-county storm has been finalized by forecasters as the system barrels toward the East Coast. The system will arrive in the mid-Atlantic starting late Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19 and continuing into Thursday, Feb. 20, the National Weather Service says. There will be periods of snow, and snow showers, over a broad area during that time. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.) The system's track will take it straight toward the mid-Atlantic, with heavy accumulation on parts of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and North Carolina. (Those locations are shown…
Walmart To Lay Off, Relocate Over 800 Workers, Report Says Walmart To Lay Off, Relocate Over 800 Workers, Report Says
Walmart To Lay Off, Relocate Over 800 Workers, Report Says Over 800 employees across three Walmart regional facilities may face layoffs, according to a new report.  The affected locations include Hoboken, New Jersey, with 481 employees; Charlotte, North Carolina, with 267; and San Bruno, California, with 79, according to Supermarket News, which said some of the workers may choose to relocate in the weeks ahead. While the offices in Hoboken and San Bruno will remain open, the Charlotte office is set to close, the outlet reported. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices filed with state labor departments in New Jersey, …
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Feb. 18 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $145M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Feb. 18 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $145M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Feb. 18 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $145M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday Mega Millions drawing with a recently reset jackpot. The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Feb. 18 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $145 million, with an estimated cash option of $65.9 million. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 01-20-25-58-61 with a Mega Ball of 22 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, Feb. 21.  Lottery players have …
Mystery Surrounds Man Found Dead In Tent-Like Structure: Suffolk County Police Mystery Surrounds Man Found Dead In Tent-Like Structure: Suffolk County Police
Mystery Surrounds Man Found Dead In Tent-Like Structure: Suffolk County Police A man was found dead inside a makeshift tent near a busy Central Islip intersection, sparking a homicide investigation, Suffolk County Police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The body was discovered at approximately 12:30 p.m. inside the enclosure on the south side of Suffolk Avenue, near Carleton Avenue, police said. Investigators have not determined how the man died. The cause of death will be determined following an autopsy by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office. His identity remains unknown. Detectives are urging anyone with information to contact the Homicide Squad at 631-8…
New Update: Massive Winter Storm Affecting 25 States Headed To East Coast, Here's Latest New Update: Massive Winter Storm Affecting 25 States Headed To East Coast, Here's Latest
New Update: Massive Winter Storm Affecting 25 States Headed To East Coast, Here's Latest A major winter storm affecting 100 million Americans in 25 states will hit the East Coast just in time to potentially create slick conditions for commuters in parts of the Northeast. The sprawling system, which has dumped up to 2 feet of snow in the Rockies, will arrive in the region late Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19 before heading north, the National Weather Service says. "The timing of the snow in parts of the Interstate 95 corridor on Wednesday afternoon may be particularly challenging," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Courtney Travis. "Snow arriving in the afternoon in places such…
Murder Of 14-Year-Old Who Snuck Out Of NY Home Remains Unsolved 2 Years Later Murder Of 14-Year-Old Who Snuck Out Of NY Home Remains Unsolved 2 Years Later
Murder Of 14-Year-Old Who Snuck Out Of NY Home Remains Unsolved 2 Years Later Two years after Samantha Humphrey’s body was pulled from a river in upstate New York, her killer remains at large. The 14-year-old Schenectady High School sophomore was last seen alive the day after Thanksgiving 2022, when she snuck out of her Schenectady home to meet her abusive ex-boyfriend near the city’s Mohawk River, relatives said. Investigators spent months fruitlessly searching the water and surrounding park with K9 units and dive teams before Humphrey’s body was finally recovered in February 2023, as Daily Voice reported. The medical examiner’s report stated that the girl’s cause…
$50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Huntington Convenience Store $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Huntington Convenience Store
$50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Huntington Convenience Store Someone’s in for a massive payday. A winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a Long Island convenience store, New York Lottery announced. The third prize-winning ticket, for the drawing held Monday, Feb. 17, was purchased in Huntington, at the Link Park store located at 764 Park Avenue. Monday’s winning numbers are 4-44-47-52-57 and the Powerball is 9. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.
Three NY Restaurants Named To Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat In US Three NY Restaurants Named To Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat In US
Three NY Restaurants Named To Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat In US Several restaurants in the Northeast are among the best 100 places to eat in the US, according to a new list. Yelp has released its 2025 Top 100 Places to Eat list, spotlighting everything from food trucks and fast-casual gems to fine dining standouts. The list was created from restaurant reviews, ratings, and activity, then further curated by community managers and Yelp's "trend expert." Peruvian Cuisine In Dutch Country Chellas Arepa Kitchen in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was ranked No. 5 in the nation, standing out for its Peruvian-inspired arepas stuffed with options li…
Allegiant Apologizes After Passengers Spend 6 Hours Stuck On NY Tarmac: 'We Are Very Sorry' Allegiant Apologizes After Passengers Spend 6 Hours Stuck On NY Tarmac: 'We Are Very Sorry'
Allegiant Apologizes After Passengers Spend 6 Hours Stuck On NY Tarmac: 'We Are Very Sorry' Some Allegiant Air passengers are demanding answers after they spent over six hours stuck on a New York tarmac. The agonizing ordeal unfolded at Albany International Airport on Monday, Feb. 17, aboard the discount airliner’s Flight 848, which had been bound for Punta Gorda, Florida. Originally scheduled for takeoff at 3:30 p.m., the flight instead remained grounded for over six hours before passengers were finally told to deplane at around 10:15 p.m., the airline confirmed. During the long wait, passengers were initially denied food and water until one passenger informed the flight attend…
Long Island Woman Punched Dog Repeatedly In CT Parking Lot On Camera: Police Long Island Woman Punched Dog Repeatedly In CT Parking Lot On Camera: Police
Long Island Woman Punched Dog Repeatedly In CT Parking Lot On Camera: Police Police in West Haven, Connecticut, arrested a New York woman after surveillance footage allegedly showed her punching a dog 36 times outside a local business on Valentine’s Day, authorities said. Sherin Monachan, 28, of Merrick, New York, was taken into custody after officers reviewed security footage from a West Haven business that reported suspected animal cruelty, police said. Investigators said the video showed Monachan sitting in her car with a dog in the front seat between 9:40 a.m. and 9:50 a.m. While parked, she was allegedly seen punching the dog repeatedly—approximately 36 times—i…
Suffolk Co. Employee Took Bribes, Falsified License Applications, DA Says Suffolk Co. Employee Took Bribes, Falsified License Applications, DA Says
Suffolk Co. Employee Took Bribes, Falsified License Applications, DA Says A Suffolk County employee is facing felony charges after allegedly accepting bribes and falsifying government documents in exchange for cash, prosecutors said. Brianna Hassett, 33, of Wading River, was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 13, and charged with multiple felonies, including bribe receiving and falsifying business records, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said. Hassett, who worked as an office assistant in the licensing unit of the Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing and Consumer Affairs, is accused of accepting bribes to help falsify home improvement license ap…
Hundreds Of FAA Staffers Cut By Trump Administration Amid String Of Plane Crashes Hundreds Of FAA Staffers Cut By Trump Administration Amid String Of Plane Crashes
Hundreds Of FAA Staffers Cut By Trump Administration Amid String Of Plane Crashes The Trump administration has fired hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees, including safety engineers and technicians, despite four fatal aviation accidents since Inauguration Day—a move some warn could compromise air travel safety. On Friday, Feb. 14, several hundred FAA workers received termination notices, as reported by the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS) union.  “We are troubled and disappointed by the administration’s decision to fire FAA probationary employees PASS represents without cause nor based on performance or conduct,” said PASS natio…
Nonstop Flights To Caribbean's 'Nature Island' Begin At NYC-Area Airport Nonstop Flights To Caribbean's 'Nature Island' Begin At NYC-Area Airport
Nonstop Flights To Caribbean's 'Nature Island' Begin At Nyc-area Airport A Caribbean nation is celebrating the beginning of commercial flights from the island to the greater New York City area. The first United Airlines flight from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Dominica landed on Saturday, Feb. 15. The plane arrived at Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM), marking the start of weekly Saturday service between New Jersey and the country in the Lesser Antilles. Flights on a Boeing 737-700 depart Newark at 9:10 a.m. EST and arrive in Dominica at 2:39 p.m. AST. The return leg takes off at 3:45 p.m. AST, landing back in Newark at…
Coca-Cola Launches Prebiotic Soda, First Step Into Booming Gut Health-Focused Industry Coca-Cola Launches Prebiotic Soda, First Step Into Booming Gut Health-Focused Industry
Coca-Cola Launches Prebiotic Soda, First Step Into Booming Gut Health-Focused Industry Coca-Cola is entering the fast-growing prebiotic soda market for the first time with fruit drinks promising gut-health benefits. The Coca-Cola Company announced the launch of Simply Pop in a news release on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The prebiotic sodas are the latest product from Simply Beverages, a brand owned by Coca-Cola. Simply Pop will be sold in 12-ounce slim cans with five flavors: strawberry, pineapple mango, fruit punch, lime, and citrus punch. Each can will contain six grams of prebiotic fiber for gut health, plus vitamin C and zinc for immune support. The drinks with …
Southwest Airlines Laying Off 15% Of Workforce In 'Unprecedented' Corporate Overhaul Southwest Airlines Laying Off 15% Of Workforce In 'Unprecedented' Corporate Overhaul
Southwest Airlines Laying Off 15% Of Workforce In 'Unprecedented' Corporate Overhaul Southwest Airlines is cutting 1,750 jobs as part of a restructuring plan to streamline operations and reduce corporate costs. Southwest announced the layoffs for about 15 percent of the airline's corporate workforce in a news release on Monday, Feb. 17. The job cuts, which will be finalized by mid-2025, primarily affect corporate leadership and support roles. Eleven senior leadership positions, including vice presidents and directors, are also being eliminated. "This decision is unprecedented in our 53-year history, and change requires that we make difficult decisions," said…
Details Released In Cult Leader Arrest For Parent's, Border Agent’s Murders Details Released In Cult Leader Arrest For Parent's, Border Agent’s Murders
Details Released In Cult Leader Arrest For Parent's, Border Agent’s Murders A bizarre twist has emerged in the murders of a Pennsylvania couple and the killing of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont, as suspects with ties to a cult-like group have been arrested. Michelle Jacqueline Zajko, 32, of Media, Pennsylvania, Jack Amadeus LaSota, 34, of Berkeley, California, and Daniel Arthur Blank, 26, of Sacramento, California, were arrested in Allegany County, Maryland, according to the Maryland State Police in a statement released on Monday, Feb. 17. The trio was taken into custody in the 10,000 block of Piney Mountain Road in Frostburg, Maryland at around 2:30 p.m. on…
Don't Fall For It: Scammers Impersonating IRS With Texts About $1.4K Rebate Don't Fall For It: Scammers Impersonating IRS With Texts About $1.4K Rebate
Don't Fall For It: Scammers Impersonating IRS With Texts About $1.4K Rebate A new scam is making the rounds, with fraudsters posing as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents and sending text messages promising a substantial rebate.  The trap is a phishing attempt designed to steal your personal and financial information. What’s Happening? The fraudulent messages claim recipients are eligible for a $1,400 stimulus check, directing them to click on a fake link to “claim” their payment.  How The Scam Works You receive a text message appearing to be from the IRS, stating that you’re owed an Economic Impact Payment and must provide personal information …
Winning Numbers For Monday, Feb. 17 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $183M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Monday, Feb. 17 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $183M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Monday, Feb. 17 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $183M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Feb. 17 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $183 million with a $84.5 million cash option with no winner coming forward. If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 04-44-47-52-57 with a Powerball of 09 and the Power Play was 4X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. P…
New Midweek Storm Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections As System Heads East New Midweek Storm Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections As System Heads East
New Midweek Storm Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections As System Heads East Brand-new snowfall projections have been released for a major winter storm that is heading toward the East Coast. Click here for a new, updated story - Here's Timing, Latest Snowfall Predictions For Major New Winter Storm It's expected to arrive in the Northeast late Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19, moving up from the south before winding down around midday on Thursday, Feb. 20, according to the National Weather Service. Snowfall Projections Areas in the darkest shade of blue in the first image above from AccuWeather could see more than a foot of accumulation, according to the l…
Update: 19 Injured After Delta Plane Traveling From US Flips In Toronto Crash Update: 19 Injured After Delta Plane Traveling From US Flips In Toronto Crash
Update: 19 Injured After Delta Plane Traveling From US Flips In Toronto Crash This story has been updated. A Delta Air Lines plane with 80 aboard that departed from the US ended up upside down after crashing at Toronto's Pearson International Airport, injuring 19 people, according to reports. The incident happened just before 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18. The flight had taken off a short time earlier from Minneapolis. Videos posted on social media showed passengers being freed from the plane after the incident on the snow-covered ground. The plane reportedly lost its wings after the crash. "Emergency teams are responding," Pearson Airport said on social media. "All…
New Area Code Coming To NY Metro Area: Here's When, Where New Area Code Coming To NY Metro Area: Here's When, Where
New Area Code Coming To NY Metro Area: Here's When, Where Residents and businesses in parts of New York City will soon need to adapt to a new area code.  The New York State Public Service Commission has announced the introduction of area code 465 to the existing regions served by 347, 718, 917, and 929.  This change affects the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Marble Hill section of Manhattan. “With increased telephone usage, we must accommodate the growing demand for phone numbers,” said Commission Chair Rory M. Christian. “The new area code will ensure that there are enough phone numbers available for New York…
NY Shoppers Feel Inflation But Spend Less Of Income On Groceries Than Many States: Study NY Shoppers Feel Inflation But Spend Less Of Income On Groceries Than Many States: Study
NY Shoppers Feel Inflation But Spend Less Of Income On Groceries Than Many States: Study Inflation and soaring grocery prices are squeezing US households at the beginning of 2025, but a new study says Northeast families are spending less of their income on food than other parts of the country. A study from WalletHub called States Where People Spend the Most & Least on Groceries was released on Thursday, Feb. 13. Despite higher food costs, residents in many Northeast and mid-Atlantic states spend a smaller share of their incomes on groceries compared to others. WalletHub said the cost of groceries has surged more than 25 percent since 2019, straining household…
Cast Your Vote Now: Too Early For 2028 Presidential Race Picks? Not According To Oddsmakers Cast Your Vote Now: Too Early For 2028 Presidential Race Picks? Not According To Oddsmakers
Cast Your Vote Now: Too Early For 2028 Presidential Race Picks? Not According To Oddsmakers For most Americans, the 2024 presidential election just wrapped up, but for bookmakers, the 2028 race is already heating up.  While political insiders might say it’s too soon to speculate, oddsmakers are busy crunching numbers — and their latest predictions suggest a competitive field with some familiar names. According to Star Sports, Vice President JD Vance currently leads the betting market with 11/4 odds (26.7 percent), making him the early Republican favorite. Meanwhile, Donald Trump Jr.’s odds of winning the presidency in 2028 have improved significantly in recent months. Once c…
'I Made A Mistake:' Long Island Singer Has 'The Voice' Coaches Doubling Back 'I Made A Mistake:' Long Island Singer Has 'The Voice' Coaches Doubling Back
'I Made A Mistake:' Long Island Singer Has 'The Voice' Coaches Doubling Back Dan Kiernan, a 33-year-old singer from Long Island brought the house down on NBC’s "The Voice" with his powerful performance of "High Hopes." Coaches John Legend and Michael Bublé quickly turned their chairs for Kiernan, of Amityville, but Kelsea Ballerini and Adam Levine held back. After the song ended, Kiernan told the judges he was passionate about songwriting and using his music to represent his community. Ballerini admitted she made a mistake by not turning her chair. "I didn't turn my chair, I'm not quite sure why," she told Kiernan. View this post on Instagram …
First Snowfall Predictions Released For New Storm Headed To Northeast First Snowfall Predictions Released For New Storm Headed To Northeast
First Snowfall Predictions Released For New Storm Headed To Northeast The first snowfall projections have been released for a new winter storm on track to hit the Northeast in the middle of the week.  Click here for a new, updated story - New Snowfall Projections For Midweek Storm: Here's Latest As System Moves East The system is expected to move from south to north starting late Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19, according to the National Weather Service. Precipitation is predicted to continue at times until around midday on Thursday, Feb. 20. In the first image above from AccuWeather, areas in the darkest shade of blue are expected to see betwe…
Amputated Fingertips, Severe Injuries From Coolers Spark Massive Recall: CPSC Amputated Fingertips, Severe Injuries From Coolers Spark Massive Recall: CPSC
Amputated Fingertips, Severe Injuries From Coolers Spark Massive Recall: Cpsc Igloo is recalling more than one million rolling coolers after reports of severe fingertip injuries, including amputations. Igloo Products Corp. issued the recall for about 1,060,000 of its 90-quart Flip & Tow rolling coolers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Feb. 13. A dangerous defect in the tow handle can pinch users' fingertips, posing risks of crushing injuries. The CPSC said Igloo has received 12 reports of injuries, including fingertip amputations, bone fractures, and lacerations. The recall also includes about 47,000 coolers sold …
Utah Man Who Threatened To Shoot Up NY Synagogue Arrested In NJ: Report, NYPD Utah Man Who Threatened To Shoot Up NY Synagogue Arrested In NJ: Report, NYPD
Utah Man Who Threatened To Shoot Up NY Synagogue Arrested In NJ: Report, Nypd A Utah man accused of making online threats against a prominent New York City synagogue was arrested in New Jersey over the weekend, according to the NYPD and ABC7. A spokesperson for the NYPD said an individual was arrested by the Port Authority Police Department on the New Jersey side of the Lincoln Tunnel around 5:30 p.m. Friday. That suspect was identified as Luis Ramirez, 23,  by ABC7. Charges against Ramirez were pending. Ramirez posted one specific threat on X targeting Central Synagogue at Lexington Avenue and East 55th Street, police said. He wrote: "I WILL BE VISITING M…
Fleeing Pickup Strikes Woman At Westbury Music Fair: Police Fleeing Pickup Strikes Woman At Westbury Music Fair: Police
Fleeing Pickup Strikes Woman At Westbury Music Fair: Police A 63-year-old woman was hospitalized after being hit by a pickup truck that fled the scene in Westbury, Nassau County police announced on Sunday, Feb. 16. The woman had just exited the Westbury Music Fair and was walking up the parking lot roadway when a grey Dodge Ram struck her at 11:05 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, according to detectives. The driver sped off westbound on Brush Hollow Road after the collision, police said. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation and treatment of her injuries, authorities added. Anyone with information is urged to contact Nassau County …
NY's Education Performance Analyzed In New Study: See How It Stacks Up NY's Education Performance Analyzed In New Study: See How It Stacks Up
NY's Education Performance Analyzed In New Study: See How It Stacks Up Several Northeast states are among the most educated in the US, excelling in school quality, college attainment, and overall academic achievement, a new study said. Massachusetts was ranked as the country's most-educated state, according to a WalletHub study released on Monday, Feb. 10. Maryland was second, followed by Vermont, Colorado, and Connecticut in the top five. The study analyzed all 50 states using 18 factors, including educational attainment, quality, and achievement gaps. "There's a strong correlation between being more educated and receiving higher compensation," said Wal…
White House Valentine's Day Post Playing Off 'Roses Are Red' Poem Sparks Controversy White House Valentine's Day Post Playing Off 'Roses Are Red' Poem Sparks Controversy
White House Valentine's Day Post Playing Off 'Roses Are Red' Poem Sparks Controversy A Valentine’s Day post from the White House social media accounts sparked controversy after featuring a rhyme about illegal immigration, drawing sharp reactions from both supporters and critics. The post, shared across X, Instagram, and Facebook, reimagined the classic "roses are red, violets are blue" poem with a political twist: "Roses are red, violets are blue, come here illegally, and we’ll deport you." Set against a pink backdrop, the poem was accompanied by images of President Donald Trump and border czar Tom Homan, with the caption “Happy Valentine’s Day” followed by a red heart emo…
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Feb. 15 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $172M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Saturday, Feb. 15 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $172M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Feb. 15 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $172M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, Feb. 15 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $172 million with a $79.4 million cash option after being recently reset. If no Lottery player claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17 with a $183 million prize on the line. The winning numbers for Saturday's drawing were 03-16-45-54-56 with a Powerball of 12 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls p…