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Man Dies Days After Early-Morning Long Island Robbery: Police Man Dies Days After Early-Morning Long Island Robbery: Police Man Dies Days After Early-Morning Long Island Robbery: Police
Man Dies Days After Early-Morning Long Island Robbery: Police A man who was critically injured during an early-morning robbery on Long Island has died, police announced on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The victim, identified as Justinn Thomas, 30, of South Hempstead, succumbed to the head injuries he suffered in the robbery, according to the Nassau County Police Department. The robbery happened near May Street and Grand Avenue in South Hempstead at approximately 5:27 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, police said. Officers responding to reports of a robbery that had just occurred found Thomas suffering from head injuries, detectives said. He was rushed to a nearby …

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New Plans Finally Announced For Closed Suffolk Restaurant — From An Experienced Team New Plans Finally Announced For Closed Suffolk Restaurant — From An Experienced Team New Plans Finally Announced For Closed Suffolk Restaurant — From An Experienced Team
New Plans Finally Announced For Closed Suffolk Restaurant — From An Experienced Team A successful Long Island restaurant duo is opening a fourth location. Chris Perrotta and Frank Ubriaco will debut Bar Franco at 6005 Jericho Turnpike in Commack in October, Newsday reported Tuesday, Sept. 22. The location was previously home to Jackson’s, a gastropub that lasted 19 years in the space before shutting down in September 2025. At the time, the family that owned Jackson’s told Newsday, “The cost of everything has gone up so much” and “it’s just not sustainable anymore.” But Perrotta and Ubriaco will try their luck, adding to a business profile that already includes three more L…
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Police Search For Answers After Three-Car Altercation On Suffolk County Highway An altercation at a Long Island highway interchange has baffled police. New York State Police are asking for the public’s help for information about a three-car incident that occurred Sunday, Sept. 20, authorities said Tuesday, Sept. 22. State troopers are seeking witnesses and/or dashboard camera footage from the altercation, which occurred on the ramp from northbound Robert Moses Causeway onto the eastbound Southern State Parkway, police said. Anyone in the area around 1:10 a.m. Sunday with information about the incident is asked to contact Investigator Rivera at 845-303-0290 or email Lp…
Rush Hour Nightmare On Eastbound LIE After Crash Closes All Lanes Rush Hour Nightmare On Eastbound LIE After Crash Closes All Lanes Rush Hour Nightmare On Eastbound LIE After Crash Closes All Lanes
Rush Hour Nightmare On Eastbound LIE After Crash Closes All Lanes A multi-car crash on the Long Island Expressway turned the busy highway into a parking lot during afternoon rush hour Tuesday, Sept. 22. At least six cars were stopped in the left two eastbound lanes of the highway near Exit 40 in Jericho, according to traffic cameras. Three of the cars had damage that could be seen from the traffic cams, while police and first responders surrounded the scene in both directions. Trapped motorists were being diverted onto Jericho Turnpike, but Nassau County officials advised most people to “use an alternate route.” Traffic backed up on the LIE due …
Sicko Suffolk Teacher Who Sent, Asked For Nudes With Teen Girls Pleads Guilty: Authorities Sicko Suffolk Teacher Who Sent, Asked For Nudes With Teen Girls Pleads Guilty: Authorities Sicko Suffolk Teacher Who Sent, Asked For Nudes With Teen Girls Pleads Guilty: Authorities
Sicko Suffolk Teacher Who Sent, Asked For Nudes With Teen Girls Pleads Guilty: Authorities A Long Island teacher admitted to sending and soliciting nudes to and from underage girls on Monday, Sept. 21, authorities said. Ryan J. McCaffery, 38, of Ridge, cut a plea deal in the appalling case about 18 months after he resigned from Riverhead High School, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office announced. McCaffery created profiles on Snapchat and Kik, where he posed as a teen boy and communicated with hundreds of accounts, investigators said. His Snapchat account was “c_chambers77” and he also used the name “Asherkonlon2,” officials previously said. In his messages, McCaffery …

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Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …

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Rare 2-Headed Turtle Hatches On Cape Cod — Talk About A Double Take Rare 2-Headed Turtle Hatches On Cape Cod — Talk About A Double Take Rare 2-Headed Turtle Hatches On Cape Cod — Talk About A Double Take
Rare 2-Headed Turtle Hatches On Cape Cod — Talk About A Double Take Wanted: Judo rat to train a pre-teen mutant turtle recently hatched on Cape Cod, but crime-fighting can wait — for now.  Wildlife experts are caring for the diamondback terrapin that hatched with two heads at a protected nesting site in Wellfleet, Massachusetts. Both heads are alert and showing interest in food — encouraging signs for the tiny turtle.  “We are monitoring and making sure they’re bright and alert; they’re reactive. We’re making sure that we’re offering food and that both heads are active and looking around and trying to eat. So far they are, which is awesome,” Zak M…

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Nationwide Food Recall Targets Pantry Staples A nationwide food recall is putting a range of pantry products under the microscope. GF Blends announced the recall Friday, Sept. 18, for select Truly AIP flour and bread mixes, plus EAT G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. flat bread pizza mixes, according to the company’s FDA-posted announcement. The products may contain undeclared wheat gluten. People with celiac disease or a severe gluten intolerance could have adverse health effects or allergic reactions if they consume the recalled items, GF Blends said. The company said independent third-party testing found gluten in plantain flour supplied by PMF Glob…

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Nationwide Food Recall Targets Pantry Staples Nationwide Food Recall Targets Pantry Staples Nationwide Food Recall Targets Pantry Staples
Nationwide Food Recall Targets Pantry Staples A nationwide food recall is putting a range of pantry products under the microscope. GF Blends announced the recall Friday, Sept. 18, for select Truly AIP flour and bread mixes, plus EAT G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. flat bread pizza mixes, according to the company’s FDA-posted announcement. The products may contain undeclared wheat gluten. People with celiac disease or a severe gluten intolerance could have adverse health effects or allergic reactions if they consume the recalled items, GF Blends said. The company said independent third-party testing found gluten in plantain flour supplied by PMF Glob…

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Jet Fuel Cost Spike Prompts Airlines To Cut Flights: What To Know Jet Fuel Cost Spike Prompts Airlines To Cut Flights: What To Know Jet Fuel Cost Spike Prompts Airlines To Cut Flights: What To Know
Jet Fuel Cost Spike Prompts Airlines To Cut Flights: What To Know The hunt for cheap airfare could get more difficult as airlines pare back some of their least-profitable flights. Multiple reports say higher jet fuel costs are prompting major carriers to reconsider parts of their schedules. Jet fuel averaged $4.56 per gallon on Thursday, Sept. 17, according to Argus Research data cited by CNN. The price increase has added billions of dollars to airline fuel bills as the war involving Iran continues to disrupt energy markets. United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines have all signaled they may cut capacity or pull flights from schedules. …