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Company Tricks NY Seniors With Free Book Scheme, Surprise Bills: Will Pay $23K Penalty, AG Says Company Tricks NY Seniors With Free Book Scheme, Surprise Bills: Will Pay $23K Penalty, AG Says Company Tricks NY Seniors With Free Book Scheme, Surprise Bills: Will Pay $23K Penalty, AG Says
Company Tricks NY Seniors With Free Book Scheme, Surprise Bills: Will Pay $23K Penalty, AG Says New York seniors who thought they were getting free books but instead received unexpected bills may now be eligible for refunds following a settlement with a Georgia-based publisher that the Attorney General's Office said misled customers.  Frank W. Cawood & Associates Inc. (FC&A) must refund eligible New Yorkers, pay $23,500 in penalties, and permanently stop its free book trial program in the state, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Wednesday, Oct. 28.  According to the Attorney General's Office, the company mailed thousands of advertisements to New Yo…

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Accused Serial Fraudster On LI Stole $80K From Employee In Latest Case: Police Accused Serial Fraudster On LI Stole $80K From Employee In Latest Case: Police Accused Serial Fraudster On LI Stole $80K From Employee In Latest Case: Police
Accused Serial Fraudster On LI Stole $80K From Employee In Latest Case: Police A Long Island restaurant owner secretly took out an $80,000 loan in an employee’s name to fund his business, police said. Mahmut Unver, 56, of Island Park, was already facing two criminal cases for ripping off workers at his restaurant before his arrest Thursday, Oct. 29, according to Nassau County authorities. The victim in the latest case, an employee at Unver’s Anatolia Restaurant on Hempstead Turnpike, learned in August 2025 that around $80,000 in financing had been obtained in his name for the business, Nassau County police said. The man never requested the financing and reported it …
Drunk Suffolk Driver Hits Pole, Lands Behind Bars On DWI Charge: Cops Drunk Suffolk Driver Hits Pole, Lands Behind Bars On DWI Charge: Cops Drunk Suffolk Driver Hits Pole, Lands Behind Bars On DWI Charge: Cops
Drunk Suffolk Driver Hits Pole, Lands Behind Bars On DWI Charge: Cops A drunk Long Island driver rammed his car into a utility pole on Wednesday evening, Oct. 28, police said. Juventino Rojano Rojas, 40, of Hampton Bays, was arrested following the crash near Wakeman Road and Palo Alto Drive around 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, the Southampton Town Police Department said. Rojas was traveling northbound on Wakeman Road when he left his lane and collided with the pole, police said. No injuries were reported at the scene, cops said. Investigators determined Rojas was drunk behind the wheel and charged him with aggravated DWI, officials said. He was held overnight for arr…
14-Year-Old Crashes Stolen BMW Into NICE Bus With Six Teen Passengers: Police 14-Year-Old Crashes Stolen BMW Into NICE Bus With Six Teen Passengers: Police 14-Year-Old Crashes Stolen BMW Into NICE Bus With Six Teen Passengers: Police
14-Year-Old Crashes Stolen BMW Into NICE Bus With Six Teen Passengers: Police A 14-year-old boy driving a stolen BMW with six other teens inside fled police and crashed into a NICE bus on Long Island, authorities said. All seven teens were arrested and taken to a hospital for minor injuries following the crash in Roosevelt on Wednesday, Oct. 28, the Nassau County Police Department said. No other injuries were reported. The incident began when a 39-year-old woman reported her 2020 BMW SUV stolen from a Long Island Rail Road parking lot in Baldwin around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, cops said. Officers found the SUV a short time later on Grand Avenue in South Hempstead and tr…
Guns Discovered In Convicted Felon’s Suffolk County Home, Police Say Guns Discovered In Convicted Felon’s Suffolk County Home, Police Say Guns Discovered In Convicted Felon’s Suffolk County Home, Police Say
Guns Discovered In Convicted Felon’s Suffolk County Home, Police Say A Long Island man on probation for a drug dealing conspiracy had illegal weapons in his home, police said. Edward Molewski, 59, of East Islip, was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 28 at his residence following a probation check, the Suffolk County Police Department said. Multiple weapons were discovered at Molewski’s home during the probation check, authorities said. He is prohibited from owning weapons because he is a convicted felon, according to online court records. Molewski was charged with two counts each of second- and third-degree weapons possession and held overnight for arraignment Thurs…

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Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion
Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has listed her family's historic Victorian estate is for nearly $3.5 million after moving into the state's designated governor's mansion, Drumthwacket, over the summer. The home at 176 S. Mountain Ave., in Montclair is listed for $3,499,000, according to Zillow. The property is listed by Kathryn Scandalios of Stanton Company. Built in 1865, the Empire Victorian sits on 1.1 acres and features six bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and one half-bath. Inside, the home boasts soaring ceilings, intricate moldings, refinished hardwood floors, oversized windows, an…

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Patrick Stewart Dead At 86: English Actor Leaves Behind Decades Of Iconic Performances Patrick Stewart Dead At 86: English Actor Leaves Behind Decades Of Iconic Performances Patrick Stewart Dead At 86: English Actor Leaves Behind Decades Of Iconic Performances
Patrick Stewart Dead At 86: English Actor Leaves Behind Decades Of Iconic Performances Patrick Stewart, the iconic British stage actor who became a familiar face in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and the "X-Men" films, has died at 86, his representatives announced.  Stewart died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home, longtime spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak told The Hollywood Reporter Thursday.  His family shared a statement on social media that he died following “a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.” He is survived by two adult children and his wife, singer Sunny Ozell.  Bush Novak told THR that loved ones gathere…

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Pokémon Happy Meals Returning To McDonald's With New Toys, Trading Cards Pokémon Happy Meals Returning To McDonald's With New Toys, Trading Cards Pokémon Happy Meals Returning To McDonald's With New Toys, Trading Cards
Pokémon Happy Meals Returning To McDonald's With New Toys, Trading Cards Pokémon fans looking to catch 'em all will soon have a reason to visit McDonald's. Happy Meals with Pokémon toys and trading cards will return to participating restaurants nationwide, the McDonald's USA Menu Spotter said on Thursday, Oct. 29. The new collection of 15 toys and 15 trading cards will be available starting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The lineup includes popular Pokémon like Charmander, Eevee, Pikachu, Squirtle, and Umbreon. "Whether you're a longtime trainer or just starting your journey, the Pokémon Happy Meal is a fun way to grow your team!" McDonald's said. Cu…

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Pokémon Happy Meals Returning To McDonald's With New Toys, Trading Cards Pokémon Happy Meals Returning To McDonald's With New Toys, Trading Cards Pokémon Happy Meals Returning To McDonald's With New Toys, Trading Cards
Pokémon Happy Meals Returning To McDonald's With New Toys, Trading Cards Pokémon fans looking to catch 'em all will soon have a reason to visit McDonald's. Happy Meals with Pokémon toys and trading cards will return to participating restaurants nationwide, the McDonald's USA Menu Spotter said on Thursday, Oct. 29. The new collection of 15 toys and 15 trading cards will be available starting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The lineup includes popular Pokémon like Charmander, Eevee, Pikachu, Squirtle, and Umbreon. "Whether you're a longtime trainer or just starting your journey, the Pokémon Happy Meal is a fun way to grow your team!" McDonald's said. Cu…

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America’s Nicest Place Revealed: Small New York Village Makes A Big Difference America’s Nicest Place Revealed: Small New York Village Makes A Big Difference America’s Nicest Place Revealed: Small New York Village Makes A Big Difference
America’s Nicest Place Revealed: Small New York Village Makes A Big Difference A small village with a big habit of helping others has earned a national honor for making kindness part of everyday life. Liverpool, New York, about 5 miles north of Syracuse, is Reader’s Digest’s Nicest Place in America for 2026. The magazine’s winning profile highlights residents whose generosity reaches well beyond their own streets. Liverpool (marked in red) is located just north of Syracuse in central New York. It sits beside Onondaga Lake. Google Maps The annual contest, launched in 2017, begins with reader nominations. Reader’s Digest’s editorial team vets the submissions and…