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Scaffolding Collapse Sends LI Bridge Workers Plunging Into Water: Reports Scaffolding Collapse Sends LI Bridge Workers Plunging Into Water: Reports Scaffolding Collapse Sends LI Bridge Workers Plunging Into Water: Reports
Scaffolding Collapse Sends LI Bridge Workers Plunging Into Water: Reports A scaffolding collapse sent several people plummeting into the water while they were working construction on a Long Island bridge on Wednesday morning, Nov. 11, police said. At least eight people were injured in the incident in Reynolds Channel beneath Loop Parkway near Lido Beach and Point Lookout, Newsday reported. Their exact injuries were not released. The scaffolding collapsed around 11:50 a.m. Wednesday, New York State Police said. The crew was performing construction work on the bridge. Loop Parkway was closed in both directions and remained shut down around 3 p.m., according to New…

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NY Man Missing Since Prison Release In 2025: State Police NY Man Missing Since Prison Release In 2025: State Police NY Man Missing Since Prison Release In 2025: State Police
NY Man Missing Since Prison Release In 2025: State Police Police are asking for help finding a 50-year-old man with ties to Dutchess County, New York City, and other areas of the state who has not been heard from by his family since leaving prison more than a year ago.   Samar S. Corbett, 50, was last known to be traveling toward New York City after his release from Riverview Correctional Facility in Ogdensburg on Sept. 30, 2025, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Corbett had completed his full sentence and was released from the prison before being transported to Canton, New York, where he boarded a bus. The bus …
Woman Rescued From Domestic Violence Attack On NY Road, But Crazed Ex Chases Down Car: Police Woman Rescued From Domestic Violence Attack On NY Road, But Crazed Ex Chases Down Car: Police Woman Rescued From Domestic Violence Attack On NY Road, But Crazed Ex Chases Down Car: Police
Woman Rescued From Domestic Violence Attack On NY Road, But Crazed Ex Chases Down Car: Police A New York man chased down his ex-girlfriend, who was desperately trying to escape him with help from a stranger, and caused a car crash, police said. Anthony S. George, 24, of Fort Ann, fled the scene of the final car crash on Tuesday, Nov. 3, but he was later tracked down and arrested, New York State Police announced Wednesday, Nov. 11. George was also facing a court order to stay away from his ex-girlfriend, a 30-year-old woman, following a third-degree assault conviction in 2025, according to court documents. The Incident George and his ex-girlfriend were inside George’s pickup truck a…
Wanted LI Man Found Dead 30 Minutes After Running From Cops, Police Say Wanted LI Man Found Dead 30 Minutes After Running From Cops, Police Say Wanted LI Man Found Dead 30 Minutes After Running From Cops, Police Say
Wanted LI Man Found Dead 30 Minutes After Running From Cops, Police Say A Long Island man who had just fled from police earlier in the day was found dead Tuesday, Nov. 10, authorities said. Victor Santos, 62, was located near the South Huntington Water District on 5th Avenue South in Huntington Station, the Suffolk County Police Department said. Around 1:20 p.m. Tuesday, officers were patrolling near Alfred J. Walker Memorial Park on 11th Street in Huntington Station, police said. They approached Santos, who ran away from them on foot, according to investigators. The officers recognized Santos and ran a records check, learning he was wanted on a parole warrant…
Deadly Chain-Reaction Crash On LIE Leaves Jeep Upside Down, Engulfed In Flames: Cops Deadly Chain-Reaction Crash On LIE Leaves Jeep Upside Down, Engulfed In Flames: Cops Deadly Chain-Reaction Crash On LIE Leaves Jeep Upside Down, Engulfed In Flames: Cops
Deadly Chain-Reaction Crash On LIE Leaves Jeep Upside Down, Engulfed In Flames: Cops A fiery, rollover crash on the Long Island Expressway left one man dead and another man hospitalized, police said. Javier Ramirez, 38, was killed in the wreck near Exit 55 in Brentwood on Wednesday, Nov. 11, the Suffolk County Police Department said. Ramirez was traveling eastbound on the LIE in a 2022 Jeep around 3 a.m. Wednesday when his vehicle drifted right, struck the guardrail on the right shoulder and flipped over, police said. A second vehicle, a 2020 Subaru driven by a 41-year-old man, then collided with Ramirez’s Jeep, causing it to catch fire, investigators said. Ramirez was ru…

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NY Among Nation's 10 Least Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why NY Among Nation's 10 Least Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why NY Among Nation's 10 Least Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why
NY Among Nation's 10 Least Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the least wasteful in the US, according to a new study. Laundry detergent company HeySunday updated its "Most Wasteful States in America in 2026" rankings for November 2026. The study ranked all 50 states based on how much waste their landfills received per resident in 2022, using data from the Environmental Protection Agency, Census Bureau, and The Recycling Partnership. Connecticut ranked as the least wasteful state in the country, with its landfills receiving just 0.05 tons of waste per resident. The Constitution State's residential recycling …

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LI Woman Killed In Pickup Crash Was Beloved Flight Attendant, Caregiver: ‘We Lost An Angel’ LI Woman Killed In Pickup Crash Was Beloved Flight Attendant, Caregiver: ‘We Lost An Angel’ LI Woman Killed In Pickup Crash Was Beloved Flight Attendant, Caregiver: ‘We Lost An Angel’
LI Woman Killed In Pickup Crash Was Beloved Flight Attendant, Caregiver: ‘We Lost An Angel’ A Long Island woman who was struck and killed by a pickup truck is being remembered for her compassionate and loving nature. Sabra Huber, 61, of Ridge, died Saturday, Nov. 7 following the collision in Lake Ronkonkoma, police said. “We lost an angel Saturday night,” Huber’s aunt Lynne Mason wrote on Facebook. “She was the most loving, caring, generous person, and would help anybody in anyway even if it left her without. We grew up like sisters she will be extremely missed and forever loved.” Huber worked more than three decades as a flight attendant for United Airlines and had recently reti…

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JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know
JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Airways is launching a new first-class experience on several routes at Northeast airports as the carrier competes for premium travelers and navigates rising costs due to the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline unveiled its new "BlueFirst" seating option at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The premium service will begin rolling out in December, with more routes being added through early 2027. BlueFirst will feature wider reclining seats with up to seven inches of extra legroom and five inches of recline. Passengers will also g…

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JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know
JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Airways is launching a new first-class experience on several routes at Northeast airports as the carrier competes for premium travelers and navigates rising costs due to the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline unveiled its new "BlueFirst" seating option at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The premium service will begin rolling out in December, with more routes being added through early 2027. BlueFirst will feature wider reclining seats with up to seven inches of extra legroom and five inches of recline. Passengers will also g…

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Apple Drops New Updates: What Users Should Know Apple Drops New Updates: What Users Should Know Apple Drops New Updates: What Users Should Know
Apple Drops New Updates: What Users Should Know Apple has released an update that addresses problems users would rather never encounter, including threats to private conversations and sensitive information. The company released iOS 27.2.1 on Monday, Nov. 9, for iPhone 11 and later models, according to Apple’s security advisory. The update patches vulnerabilities affecting Messages, Bluetooth, AirPlay, and other system components. Among the fixes are two involving iMessage group conversations. One vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to join a group chat and receive its messages. A separate flaw could let someone added to a group …