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Lauren Bennett's Family Shares New Details After Popular Singer's Death At 37
Lauren Bennett’s family is sharing more about the months before her death.
The singer, best known for her featured vocals on LMFAO’s "Party Rock Anthem," died at 37, Daily Voice reported earlier this week.
Her former group, G.R.L., announced her death in an Instagram post on Monday, July 6.
Bennett’s father, Richard Bennett, later shared additional details in an Instagram post, saying the family had no suspicions about the circumstances of her death.
"Months before her death, Lauren experienced a severe reaction to a prescribed medication," he wrote. "As a family, we all rallied around he…
Horror Nassau Crash Leaves Car Upended And Shattered, Possible Fatality Reported (Developing)
A two-car wreck on Long Island left one vehicle almost upside down while the other suffered serious damage, according to photos shared from the scene.
A Toyota sedan and a BMW SUV collided Wednesday, July 8 on Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale near Glenn Curtiss Boulevard, officials said.
There was a “possible fatality” at the scene, according to John F. Scalesi Jr., a member of the Nassau County Police Department commissioners’ council.
The Toyota was totaled in the wreck and ended on its side, with windows smashed, one side caved in, and items strewn across the highway, according to photos…
LI Father Held In ICE Jail Freed After Nine Months, Three Suicide Attempts, Family Says
A Long Island father of two who spent nine months in ICE jail and attempted suicide three times was released Tuesday, July 7, according to his family.
Juan Bonilla Lagos, 32, met his wife and two kids at Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan around 2 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, Newsday reported.
Bonilla Lagos, a Plainview resident, had been held at an ICE detention center in Batavia following his arrest in October 2025, according to Newsday. His family told the outlet he was taking his 5-year-old son to a doctor’s appointment when agents stopped their car.
During his time behind bars, Bonil…
Homeless LI Man Fought Cops, Damaged Tombstone In Evening Mayhem: Police
A homeless Long Island man threw rocks at cars and desecrated a tombstone before brawling with cops Tuesday night, July 7, police said.
Michael Laraque, 31, was standing at Huntington Rural Cemetery and chucking rocks at passing vehicles around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Suffolk County Police Department said. He damaged three vehicles and broke a window at Laura’s Dance Studio across the street, investigators said.
When officers arrived, Laraque ran into the cemetery, knocked over and damaged a tombstone, then fought with the cops before he was taken into custody, according to police.
Laraque …
NJ K-9 Officer Left Dogs In Car For 7 Hours With Windows Closed — Then They Died: Prosecutor
A Salem County Sheriff's Officer is facing charges after two K-9s died after he left them in the car all day with the windows up, authorities announced Tuesday, July 7.
On Friday, May 9, Cody Henderson left K-9s Rip, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, and Boomer, a 6-year-old Springer Spaniel, unattended for approximately seven hours with the vehicle powered off, despite a known malfunction with the vehicle's air conditioning system, and the K-9 heat alert system had been manually turned off, according to charging documents obtained by Daily Voice. Those conditions resulted in th…
3 Cities In NY Among Worst For Bedbugs In Nation: See Full List
Bedbugs are biting their way through several Northeast cities, according to a new report.
Orkin released its 2026 Bed Bug Cities List on Tuesday, July 7. Several Northeast cities cracked the top 50, including Washington, DC, New York City, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Hartford, Connecticut.
The pest control company based its rankings on treatment data from metro areas where Orkin performed the most bedbug treatments between Monday, May 12, 2025, and Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The list includes both residential and commercial treatments.
Chicago kept its spot as the nation's No. 1 city for…
Check Fraud Warning: How Scammers Use Fake Payments
A check that looks like free money can quickly turn into a costly trap.
Fake check scams often begin with an unexpected payment tied to a prize, mystery shopping job, online sale, personal assistant offer, or other pitch, according to the Better Business Bureau.
The hook is simple: scammers send a check, tell the recipient to deposit it, then ask for money to be sent back through a wire transfer, gift card, money order, or cryptocurrency.
The check may appear to clear at first. That does not mean it is real.
The Federal Trade Commission says banks must make deposited funds available quick…
Best, Worst States For Well-Being Revealed: Here's Where New York Ranks
A new state-by-state report says the map of American well-being shows clear winners, troubling warning signs, and one big national disconnect.
The State of the Nation Project released its "State of the States" report as the US approaches its 250th anniversary. StudyFinds reported on the rankings on Friday, July 3.
Minnesota ranked first overall, followed by New Hampshire, Iowa, Vermont, and Massachusetts. Louisiana ranked last among the 51 jurisdictions measured, including all 50 states and Washington, DC.
New Jersey ranked 11th, Maryland ranked 15th, Connecticut ranked 18th, Virginia rank…
Teen Kidnapped, Beaten, Held At Motel With Box Cutter: Nassau County Police
A Queens man is accused of kidnapping a 19-year-old woman, beating her, threatening her life, and holding her against her will inside a Long Island motel, Nassau County police announced Tuesday, July 7.
Balraj Singh, 28, of Richmond Hill, allegedly terrorized the victim during a series of domestic incidents that occurred between June 15 and Tuesday, July 7, according to Nassau County detectives.
Singh repeatedly threatened the woman both verbally and electronically, leaving her fearful for her life, police explained. He then allegedly ordered her to meet him at a specific location and get …
NJ Teen Charged In Shootout With Nypd, 2 Cops Hospitalized: Officials
An 18-year-old New Jersey teen has been charged with attempted murder after authorities say he exchanged gunfire with NYPD officers during a Fourth of July violence reduction operation in Brooklyn.
Camani Bartletto, 18, of 22 Dean St., was arrested at approximately 8:10 p.m. on Monday, July 6, within the confines of the 77th Precinct, the NYPD said.
The charges stem from an incident at approximately 4:14 a.m. on Sunday, July 5, near St. Johns Place and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, where officers assigned to a Mobile Field Force detail were parked in an unmarked police vehicle, an NYPD …
NY Funeral Killer Paid Respects Inside, Gunned Down Nassau Victim Outside: Authorities
A New York gunman cut a plea deal and admitted to killing a Long Island man outside a funeral in Queens earlier this year, authorities announced Tuesday, July 7.
Joseph Stevens, 34, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the death of Richard Carter outside Greater Allen AME Cathedral on April 10, the Queens District Attorney’s office said.
Stevens, of Queens, rode a Citi Bike to the church, went inside and approached the casket, then left the building, investigators said. On his way out, he spotted Carter, ran toward him, and shot him four times, according to authorities.
Carter, 4…
‘Heart Of Our Family’: NY Man’s Death Leaves LI Relatives ‘Devastated,’ Fundraiser Launched
A Long Island family is reaching out for support following the sudden death of a New York man.
Alberto “Alex” Perez Jr., of Woodhaven, Queens, died Wednesday, June 10, according to his obituary from NF Walker Funeral Home. He was 37.
“Alex was taken from us far too soon, and our family and loved ones are devastated by his loss,” fundraiser organizer Michael Perez, of Great Neck, wrote in a GoFundMe. “Our world has been turned upside down, and we miss him every single day.”
Perez worked in the medical field, including time at Lenox Hill Hospital in Queens, according to the fundraiser and tr…
$4.8M In Checks Stolen From LI USPS Boxes By NYC Thieves: Authorities
A New York City-based crew stole more than 6,500 checks totaling $4.8 million in a mail theft scheme across Long Island, authorities said Tuesday, July 7.
Nicholas Delvillar, 32; Franklin Mercedes, 27; and Jhosua Peralta, 24, used a belt and sticky glue to steal mail from USPS collection boxes throughout Suffolk County, the county district attorney’s office said.
The crew traveled from New York City to Suffolk County on Wednesday, June 3 and hit boxes in Melville, Huntington Station, East Northport, Commack, Smithtown, St. James, Nesconset, Hauppauge, Centereach, Holbrook, Bohemia, Farmingv…
Caught Red-Handed In Nassau Mall: Three Burglars Arrested On Long Island, Police Say
Three young men were arrested for an early morning burglary at a Long Island mall, police said.
Omar Flores, 21; Isiah Rodriguez, 20; and Shea Velazquez, 19, were caught inside Sunrise Mall in Massapequa around 1:30 a.m. on Friday, June 19, the Nassau County Police Department said.
Cops responded to the mall for reports of three males inside the building after hours, police said. They realized multiple doors had been damaged and located the three suspects at the scene, investigators said.
Velazquez, of Clermont, FL, was found in possession of a speed loader with six bullets, authorities sa…
Boat Slams Long Island Jetty Injuring Two, Captain Disappears After Wreck: Police
A Long Island boat crash sent two people to the hospital, and now the boat captain is facing felony charges after leaving the scene, authorities said.
Peter Mangiameli, 57, was piloting a 35-foot cruise boat around 10 p.m. Sunday, July 5, when it struck a jetty in Sag Harbor Bay, New York State Police said.
Eight people were on the boat at the time of impact, and two sustained serious injuries, according to state police. They were taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries that included a broken rib, leg fracture, and vertebrae fracture, authorities said.
After striking the stone …
Botched Robbery Plot Ended With LI Teen Shot Dead, Suspect Pleads Guilty: Authorities
A young Long Island man admitted to killing a teenager during a deadly failed robbery in 2022, authorities announced Tuesday, July 7.
Erick Garcia, 22, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the death of Carlos Guillen, 19, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. Garcia faces 25 years in prison after the plea, authorities said.
Garcia, of Central Islip, set up a meeting with Guillen on Oct. 1, 2022, with plans to rob him, investigators said. When Guillen arrived at Garcia’s chosen meeting location in Central Islip, Garcia got into the passenger seat of Guillen’s car and …
Love Pours In For LI Teacher, Three Kids After Husband Dies Suddenly At 46
The sudden death of a Long Island husband and father has led to an outpouring of support from the community, with an online fundraiser soaring past $100,000.
Keith Rang, of Bayport, died suddenly Tuesday, June 16 at age 46, according to his obituary from Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Kristen, and three young children, according to the fundraiser.
“As they navigate this tragedy, the family is surrounded by a caring community, but they need extra support to help them through the days ahead,” organizer Jacqueline Noon wrote in the GoFundMe. “The Rang family ha…
Lifelong NYer Louise Lasser Dies: Actress Starred In 'Mary Hartman,' Ex-Wife Of Woody Allen
Louise Lasser turned television anxiety into an art form.
The deadpan actress who became a 1970s cult figure as the title character in Norman Lear’s "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" died of natural causes on Monday, July 6, at her home on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, her close friend Susan Charlotte told The Hollywood Reporter. She was 87.
Lasser played Mary Hartman, a pigtailed Ohio housewife trying to hold herself together through suburban chaos, media overload, family trouble, and absurdly dark twists.
"Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" aired five nights a week from 1976 to 1977 and became a cult…
