Nassau Senior’s Home Stolen By Serial Fraudster Who Forged Deed, Tried To Sell It: Police Nassau Senior’s Home Stolen By Serial Fraudster Who Forged Deed, Tried To Sell It: Police
Nassau Senior’s Home Stolen By Serial Fraudster Who Forged Deed, Tried To Sell It: Police A Long Island woman stole a home from a 75-year-old man by faking signatures and claiming she owned the property, police said. Aurelia Soogea, 39, of Baldwin, was arraigned Friday, July 31 on numerous charges for the scheme, the Nassau County Police Department said. Soogea fraudulently transferred the deed to a home on Maple Street in West Hempstead into her name in February, then began behaving as if she owned the property, investigators said. The details shared Friday by police match a civil lawsuit filed by Hosrof Izmirilyan against Soogea in February, according to Nassau County court r…
Got A Red Light Camera Ticket In Suffolk County? You’re Probably Eligible In A $45M Settlement Got A Red Light Camera Ticket In Suffolk County? You’re Probably Eligible In A $45M Settlement
Got A Red Light Camera Ticket In Suffolk County? You’re Probably Eligible In A $45M Settlement The highly controversial red light camera program in Suffolk County has resulted in a $57.5 million settlement. Anyone who got a red light camera ticket in Suffolk County from 2013 to 2023 is eligible for part of the settlement, up to $180, according to court documents filed Wednesday, July 29. Suffolk County was adding $30 administrative fees to the $50 red light camera tickets, violating the local law that called for a maximum $50 penalty and $25 late fee, courts ruled. All drivers who paid the $30 fee are eligible for a refund plus interest, meaning each ticket is redeemable for $36 in …
Dozens Of Fires, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Electric Blankets Dozens Of Fires, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Electric Blankets
Dozens Of Fires, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Electric Blankets More than 175,000 heated throws and blankets are being recalled after they were linked to dozens of fires and injuries. OCTROT issued the recall for about 178,000 electric throws and blankets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 30. The electrical cord can detach and ignite, posing serious fire, burn, and shock hazards. The company has received 555 reports of the blankets or throws melting, sparking, or smoking. There have been at least 27 fires and 15 burn or electrical shock injuries, according to the CPSC. The recall includes OCTROT sherpa heated thro…
UPS Mysteriously Delivers $89K In Marijuana To Funeral Home UPS Mysteriously Delivers $89K In Marijuana To Funeral Home
UPS Mysteriously Delivers $89K In Marijuana To Funeral Home A routine UPS delivery turned into an unexpected drug bust after employees at a Pennsylvania funeral home opened a 27-pound package filled with marijuana and hashish that had been mistakenly delivered to one of its chapels, according to Heffner Family Services. The package arrived Friday afternoon, July 24, at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory on Kenneth Road in West Manchester Township after UPS had unknowingly returned it to the funeral home's address, company president Ernie Heffner told Daily Voice. The strange delivery came about 10 days after accounting staff noticed an unusually…
CBS Sidelines Tony Romo After DUI Arrest, Network Picks Replacement In NFL Booth CBS Sidelines Tony Romo After DUI Arrest, Network Picks Replacement In NFL Booth
CBS Sidelines Tony Romo After DUI Arrest, Network Picks Replacement In NFL Booth CBS Sports has placed lead NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave following his arrest on suspicion of driving while drunk in Wisconsin. Romo was stopped while driving southbound on Interstate 43 on Milwaukee's high-rise bridge at around 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said they saw the 46-year-old passing vehicles in a gore area, which separates highway traffic from cars entering from an on-ramp. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was cited on suspicion of first-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI). "Tony Romo i…
Thief Hits LI Target For $4,600 In Tech Gear, Including Tablet And VR Headset: Police Thief Hits LI Target For $4,600 In Tech Gear, Including Tablet And VR Headset: Police
Thief Hits LI Target For $4,600 In Tech Gear, Including Tablet And VR Headset: Police A man stole $4,600 worth of merchandise from a Target on Long Island, and while he was caught on camera at the store, police are seeking the public’s help to identify him. The man took an Apple iPad, a Nintendo Switch, and Meta Quest VR headsets from the store in Sayville on Saturday, June 27, the Suffolk County Police Department said. Around 10:30 a.m., the man walked out of the store at 5750 Sunrise Highway without paying, police said. Cops asked for the public’s help on Friday, July 31, about one month after the robbery. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers are offering a cash reward for tips …
LI Bank Robber Gets Away, Used Only Note And No Weapons: Police LI Bank Robber Gets Away, Used Only Note And No Weapons: Police
LI Bank Robber Gets Away, Used Only Note And No Weapons: Police A Long Island bank was robbed Thursday afternoon, July 30, police said. The robber entered a Chase Bank branch at 705 Smithtown Bypass in Smithtown around 4 p.m. Thursday, the Suffolk County Police Department said. The suspect, described only as a white male, handed the teller a note demanding cash, and the employee complied, investigators said. Afterward, the man fled on foot and has not been caught, according to police. Investigators did not reveal how much he got away with. Cops asked anyone with information on the case to call them at 631-852- 6555 or Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at …
Renters May Qualify For Massive $360M Settlement: See If You're Eligible Renters May Qualify For Massive $360M Settlement: See If You're Eligible
Renters May Qualify For Massive $360M Settlement: See If You're Eligible People who rented certain apartments across the US may be eligible for money from a nearly $360 million settlement. A federal district court has preliminarily approved 37 settlements totaling $359.925 million in class action litigation involving RealPage's rental pricing software. The lawsuit claims RealPage and several property management companies violated federal and state antitrust laws by conspiring to inflate rents for multifamily housing. The suit also claims renters were overcharged and had fewer housing options available to them. The settlement covers people and business…
Three-Man Attack Outside Long Island Irish Pub Leaves Cop Searching For Suspects Three-Man Attack Outside Long Island Irish Pub Leaves Cop Searching For Suspects
Three-Man Attack Outside Long Island Irish Pub Leaves Cop Searching For Suspects A Long Island man was beaten and stabbed outside an Irish pub around 2 a.m. earlier this year, and police are still looking for the suspects. Suffolk County cops asked for help Friday, July 31 in identifying three men caught on surveillance camera in the May 23 attack. The men struck and stabbed the victim outside the Irish restaurant James Joyce at 49 South Ocean Avenue in Patchogue around 2:10 a.m., the Suffolk County Police Department said. While the victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, the three men left the scene without issue, cops said. Authorities are offerin…
LI Killer Pulled U-Turn To Chase Homeless Man In Broad-Daylight Knife Attack: Authorities LI Killer Pulled U-Turn To Chase Homeless Man In Broad-Daylight Knife Attack: Authorities
LI Killer Pulled U-Turn To Chase Homeless Man In Broad-Daylight Knife Attack: Authorities A Long Island killer pulled a U-turn and chased down a well-known homeless man before stabbing him to death, authorities said Friday, July 31. Joseph Norton, 20, was held without bail following his arraignment for second-degree murder in the death of Timothy Stark on Monday, July 20, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. Prosecutors said if Norton and Stark had any interaction at the intersection of Express Drive South and Route 112 in Medford, it was brief, according to Newsday. But that didn’t stop Norton from swinging his vehicle around, hopping out, and chasing Stark with …
LI Visitor, 21, Fought With Cops Amid Traffic Chaos, Nassau Police Say LI Visitor, 21, Fought With Cops Amid Traffic Chaos, Nassau Police Say
LI Visitor, 21, Fought With Cops Amid Traffic Chaos, Nassau Police Say A young woman visiting Long Island was arrested after getting into a scuffle with cops on Thursday night, July 30, police said. Madeleine Fisette, 21, of Powder Springs, GA, was driving through Jericho around 7 p.m. when her troubles began, the Nassau County Police Department said. Fisette got out of her vehicle and stepped onto the shoulder of Jericho Turnpike, then started yelling and screaming at police officers on the scene, according to authorities. The cops responded by telling Fisette to exit the roadway and stop impeding traffic, but she ignored them and continued shouting, investi…
Popular Chain’s Ice Cream Product Recalled In 5 States, Including NY Popular Chain’s Ice Cream Product Recalled In 5 States, Including NY
Popular Chain’s Ice Cream Product Recalled In 5 States, Including NY An unwanted ingredient made its way into a frozen treat served at a popular restaurant chain. Galliker Dairy Co. voluntarily recalled 74 cases of DQ Chocolate Reduced Fat Ice Cream Mix distributed to Dairy Queen locations in five states, according to a US Food and Drug Administration enforcement record. The affected mix was shipped to locations in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. The product was packaged in 5-gallon bags and marked with the expiration code JUN1226. The company initiated the recall after metal shavings were found in the mix, according to the FDA.…
Person Killed, Hundreds Burned As 1.5M Hand Warmers Recalled Person Killed, Hundreds Burned As 1.5M Hand Warmers Recalled
Person Killed, Hundreds Burned As 1.5M Hand Warmers Recalled More than 1 million rechargeable hand warmers are being recalled after hundreds of people suffered burns and one person died. OCOOPA Direct recalled about 1.5 million of its hand warmers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 30. The lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite, creating a risk of serious injury or death from fires and burns. The CPSC said it's aware of 1,480 reports of the hand warmers overheating. At least 15 fires and 350 burn injuries were reported, including the death of an 83-year-old in San Diego in February 2026. The recall covers OCOO…
Knife-Wielding Suspect Escapes After Bloody Sidewalk Brawl On LI: Police Knife-Wielding Suspect Escapes After Bloody Sidewalk Brawl On LI: Police
Knife-Wielding Suspect Escapes After Bloody Sidewalk Brawl On LI: Police A man was slashed in the face and stabbed in chest during a fight on Long Island on Thursday afternoon, July 30, police said. Two men were brawling on the sidewalk near 162 West Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays around 2:20 p.m. Thursday, the Southampton Police Department said. When officers arrived, one man was still on the scene suffering from the knife wounds, police said. The other suspect fled westbound and was not located, cops said. Hampton Bays Volunteer Ambulance Corps transported the stabbing victim to a local hospital, and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, acco…
Major Airline Adds DraftKings Sports Predictions To Flights Amid Gambling Concerns Major Airline Adds DraftKings Sports Predictions To Flights Amid Gambling Concerns
Major Airline Adds DraftKings Sports Predictions To Flights Amid Gambling Concerns Delta Air Lines is launching an in-flight game powered by DraftKings amid concerns about the growth of prediction markets and online gambling nationwide. The airline introduced SkyPicks on Wednesday, July 29. The free sports prediction contest is available to SkyMiles members ages 21 and older on US domestic flights through Delta Sync Wi-Fi. Players can make predictions tied to real sporting events for a chance to win Delta gift cards. No wagers, deposits, buy-ins, miles, or real money are involved, according to the airline. SkyPicks will begin with MLB contests before adding NFL matc…
George Clooney, Wife, Twin Children Forced From European Home As Danger Moves In George Clooney, Wife, Twin Children Forced From European Home As Danger Moves In
George Clooney, Wife, Twin Children Forced From European Home As Danger Moves In A fast-moving threat forced one of Hollywood’s most recognizable families to leave the place they call home. George Clooney, 65, his wife, Amal, 48, and their 9-year-old twins evacuated their estate in southeastern France on Wednesday, July 29, according to multiple reports. The fire burned about 250 acres near the community of Brignoles, France. Approximately 700 residents were ordered to leave. The Clooneys disclosed their evacuation in a letter to Brignoles Mayor Didier Brémond, as reported by the Spanish daily El País. George Clooney said the family did not know whether its home would…
Nationwide Warning Grows: US Water Systems Hit In Suspected Iranian Cyberattacks Nationwide Warning Grows: US Water Systems Hit In Suspected Iranian Cyberattacks
Nationwide Warning Grows: US Water Systems Hit In Suspected Iranian Cyberattacks A coordinated digital strike has exposed a vulnerability inside infrastructure Americans depend on every day. Hackers targeted roughly 36 municipal water systems across Minnesota on Sunday, July 26, and Monday, July 27, according to multiple reports. The attacks affected technology used to monitor or control water infrastructure. Some communities lost automated functions or communications and temporarily switched to manual procedures. US and state investigators view Iran-affiliated hackers as the probable perpetrators, The New York Times reports. State and federal officials said there was…
Important Apple Software Update Arrives Across Devices: What To Know Important Apple Software Update Arrives Across Devices: What To Know
Important Apple Software Update Arrives Across Devices: What To Know Apple’s newest software update may look routine, but the changes beneath the surface reach some of the most sensitive parts of its devices. Apple has just released iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, and macOS Tahoe 26.6 with broad security patches, bug fixes, and preparations for its next operating systems. The company’s iOS and iPadOS security notice documents nearly 90 vulnerabilities affecting components including the kernel, WebKit, Wi-Fi, Apple Neural Engine, App Store, Siri, and system permissions. Several flaws could allow an app to access sensitive information, escape its security sandbox, wri…
Netflix’s August Schedule Brings Fresh Releases, Major Farewells Netflix’s August Schedule Brings Fresh Releases, Major Farewells
Netflix’s August Schedule Brings Fresh Releases, Major Farewells Netflix is closing out summer with final adventures, dark mysteries, workplace chaos, and a deep bench of familiar favorites. The August rollout begins Saturday, Aug. 1, with a large collection of licensed movies, according to the full release calendar published by Tom’s Guide. The opening-day additions include “The Fast and the Furious,” “Fast Five,” “Furious 7,” “Clueless,” “Field of Dreams,” “Minions,” “Nightcrawler,” “Selma,” and “Zero Dark Thirty.” Netflix’s first major original movie of the month arrives Friday, Aug. 7. “The Last House” stars Greta Lee and Wagner Moura as parent…
Baskin-Robbins Wants To Cure Your 'Sunday Scaries' With Charity Fundraiser: Here's How Baskin-Robbins Wants To Cure Your 'Sunday Scaries' With Charity Fundraiser: Here's How
Baskin-Robbins Wants To Cure Your 'Sunday Scaries' With Charity Fundraiser: Here's How If you usually get the "Sunday scaries" before the start of a new week, Baskin-Robbins wants to make the end of your weekend a little sweeter. The ice cream chain is launching a "Sundae Scaries" fundraiser throughout August. Every Sunday, $1 from each sundae sold at participating locations will be donated to the Joy in Childhood Foundation, which supports children and families in local communities. The effort is similar to the annual Iced Coffee Day held by fellow Inspire Brands chain Dunkin', which also raises money for the foundation. "Whether you're easing into a new week, treating…
This Quick, Easy Routine May Lower Stress In Minutes, Study Finds This Quick, Easy Routine May Lower Stress In Minutes, Study Finds
This Quick, Easy Routine May Lower Stress In Minutes, Study Finds A simple change of scenery may offer a surprisingly fast reset when the day starts feeling overwhelming. Ten quiet minutes in a restored forest while listening to recorded birdsong produced the lowest stress ratings and the most positive feelings in a study of 106 North Carolina State University students. The research was published in the journal Environmental Conservation and summarized by StudyFinds. Researchers tested four combinations of surroundings and sound. Participants visited a restored forest along a creek and a gray, built-up location outside the university’s student union. At…
Food Safety Fears Are Reshaping Americans' Eating Habits: What To Know Food Safety Fears Are Reshaping Americans' Eating Habits: What To Know
Food Safety Fears Are Reshaping Americans' Eating Habits: What To Know A fast-growing parasite outbreak is no longer just changing public-health numbers. It is changing what Americans put on their plates. Four in 10 Americans are buying or eating less fresh produce because of the Cyclospora outbreak, according to a CBS News/YouGov survey released Sunday, July 26. Women were slightly more likely than men to report cutting back. Older adults were also more likely than younger people to change their habits. Those following the outbreak very closely were especially likely to say they were buying or eating less produce. A sizable share of Americans says th…
Popular Fast-Food Chain Offering Deep Discounts Amid Sales Slide During Parasite Outbreak Popular Fast-Food Chain Offering Deep Discounts Amid Sales Slide During Parasite Outbreak
Popular Fast-Food Chain Offering Deep Discounts Amid Sales Slide During Parasite Outbreak A fast-food heavyweight is reaching for throwback prices after a health scare sent customers heading for the exits. Taco Bell has rolled out a series of $1, lettuce-free promotions after US same-store sales fell two percent from mid-June through Monday, July 27, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, July 30. Customer visits fell by nearly 30 percent at the height of the decline in mid-July. The limited promotions included $1 Enchiritos on Wednesday, July 22, and $1 Mexican Pizzas on Tuesday, July 28. Neither item is served with lettuce. The discounts followed federal findings conn…
Dunkin's Viral Beverage Buckets Returning With New Upgrade: When To Get One Dunkin's Viral Beverage Buckets Returning With New Upgrade: When To Get One
Dunkin's Viral Beverage Buckets Returning With New Upgrade: When To Get One Dunkin's viral drink buckets are returning for the summer, along with a new solution to a big problem. The 48-ounce Iced Beverage Buckets are returning to participating locations nationwide, Dunkin' announced in a blog post on Wednesday, July 29. The limited-time buckets will be available on Friday, Aug. 7, while supplies last. Customers can buy a bucket for $12.99, filled with their choice of Dunkin' iced coffee or a Refresher. "Whether you're heading to the beach, spending the day by the pool or running weekend errands, our Iced Beverage Buckets make it easy to keep t…
This NJ Cop Disguised As A Shrub Just Wrote 74 Tickets In 6 Hours This NJ Cop Disguised As A Shrub Just Wrote 74 Tickets In 6 Hours
This NJ Cop Disguised As A Shrub Just Wrote 74 Tickets In 6 Hours Leaf it to New Jersey police to get creative in their fight against distracted driving, and it was tree-mendously effective. An officer disguised as a shrub helped catch 74 distracted drivers in just six hours during an enforcement detail in the borough's downtown, Dunellen police said Wednesday, July 29. The operation took place on the 100 block of North Washington Avenue, where officers targeted violations of New Jersey's handheld cellphone law in one of Dunellen's busiest pedestrian corridors. "🌿 Did you spot our 'shrub' today? If you had your head buried in your phone, probably not! 👀📱…
Weather Pattern Shift Nears After Soaking Stretch: Here's What's Ahead Weather Pattern Shift Nears After Soaking Stretch: Here's What's Ahead
Weather Pattern Shift Nears After Soaking Stretch: Here's What's Ahead The Northeast can finally see the back edge of its long-running storm, but one more soggy stretch stands between the region and a brighter break. The slow-moving system will continue exiting offshore on Thursday evening, July 30, according to the National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center. The Weather Prediction Center maintained a Marginal Risk for excessive rainfall across New England. Additional rain could cause isolated flash flooding where soil remains saturated from earlier downpours. Farther south and west, conditions will gradually improve across Pennsylvania and the Mid-At…
15 Injuries Prompt Huge Recall Of Popular Stools: What To Know 15 Injuries Prompt Huge Recall Of Popular Stools: What To Know
15 Injuries Prompt Huge Recall Of Popular Stools: What To Know A popular kitchen step stool is being recalled after more than a dozen children were injured, officials said. Shenzhen Muqiqu Creative Development issued the recall for about 91,000 Woodure Toddler Kitchen Step Stools, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 30. The stools can collapse or tip over while being used, increasing the risk of serious injury or death. A child's torso can also fit through openings on the front and back sides, creating an entrapment hazard. There have been at least 22 reports of instability or tip-overs, according to the CPSC. Fifteen injurie…
Chips Ahoy! Launches First-Ever Mystery Flavor With $25K Prize: How To Win Chips Ahoy! Launches First-Ever Mystery Flavor With $25K Prize: How To Win
Chips Ahoy! Launches First-Ever Mystery Flavor With $25K Prize: How To Win Chips Ahoy! is launching its first-ever mystery flavor and asking fans to figure out what's inside. The cookie brand announced the limited-edition Chips Ahoy Mystery Cookie in a news release on Thursday, July 30. The secret flavor will remain under wraps until Halloween, which falls on Saturday, Oct. 31. The cookies are available in limited quantities through SnackWorks' TikTok Shop storefront before they roll out to stores nationwide on Monday, Aug. 10. "For Gen Z, snacking and gaming aren't just pastimes, but how they connect, recharge and build community," said Mili Laddha, senior direc…
LI GOP Leader’s DWI Charge Upgraded After BAC Results Come Back: Authorities LI GOP Leader’s DWI Charge Upgraded After BAC Results Come Back: Authorities
LI GOP Leader’s DWI Charge Upgraded After BAC Results Come Back: Authorities A local Republican party leader on Long Island is facing upgraded charges for a drunken car crash earlier this year. Tammy Robinkoff, 60, was hit with an aggravated DWI charge Monday, July 27 after her BAC was measured at 0.18, the Riverhead News-Review first reported Wednesday, July 29. Robinkoff, chairwoman of the Riverhead Republican Party, was driving on West Main Street through Riverhead on May 24 when she began driving erratically, turned onto Sunrise Avenue and continued onto Further Lane, according to police and doorbell cam video obtained by Newsday. Cops said Robinkoff collided w…
Send This To Your Single Friend In NYC: 'Love Is Blind' Is Casting Send This To Your Single Friend In NYC: 'Love Is Blind' Is Casting
Send This To Your Single Friend In NYC: 'Love Is Blind' Is Casting Think you've swiped enough? Netflix is giving New York City singles a chance to ditch the dating apps and find romance the old-fashioned "Love Is Blind" way — without ever seeing their match. The streaming giant has officially opened casting for "Love Is Blind: New York City," inviting single men and women who are "brave, open-minded, and ready for a committed relationship" to apply. The announcement poses one simple question: "Are you ready to find out if LOVE is truly blind?" Interested hopefuls can submit an application at LIBCasting.com. The Emmy-nominated reality dating series …
King Kullen Sold: What Deal Means For 28 Long Island Supermarkets And Workers King Kullen Sold: What Deal Means For 28 Long Island Supermarkets And Workers
King Kullen Sold: What Deal Means For 28 Long Island Supermarkets And Workers King Kullen, the Long Island-headquartered chain known as “America’s First Supermarket” is being sold. Giunta’s Meat Farms will acquire the 24 King Kullen and four Wild by Nature stores remaining, all of which are on Long Island, according to a press release from the two companies. King Kullen and the 10 Giunta’s Meat Farms locations will continue operating separately until the deal closes in September, the companies said. No layoffs are expected upon completion of the sale. King Kullen tried to sell off its remaining stores in 2019, striking a deal with Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop…