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E-Bike Riding Teenager Hospitalized In Nassau County Crash: Police E-Bike Riding Teenager Hospitalized In Nassau County Crash: Police
E-Bike Riding Teenager Hospitalized In Nassau County Crash: Police A 16-year-old e-bike rider was hospitalized in a car crash on Long Island on Monday, Sept. 14, police said. The teen boy was riding his electric bike southbound on Park Boulevard through Massapequa Park around 7:45 p.m. Monday, the Nassau County Police Department said. As the boy was crossing Sunrise Highway, an 18-year-old man driving a 2015 Ford collided with him, investigators said. The e-bike rider suffered multiple lacerations and a leg injury, and he was rushed to a local hospital, police said. The Ford driver was uninjured and remained at the scene, according to authorities. It was…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Man Killed By State Trooper Identified Following NY Campground Shooting: Police (UPDATED) Man Killed By State Trooper Identified Following NY Campground Shooting: Police (UPDATED)
Man Killed By State Trooper Identified Following NY Campground Shooting: Police (Updated) The man shot and killed by a New York state trooper at a campground on Monday night, Sept. 14 has been publicly identified. Amir Hamza, 45, was wanted for questioning in an assault at Whip-o-Will Campground in Greene County, New York State Police said. Authorities claimed Hamza advanced toward a state trooper while holding what appeared to be black handgun, then pointed the item at the state trooper. The trooper responded by opening fire with his service weapon, killing the man, according to state police. Hamza was actually holding a BB gun that resembled an actual weapon, state police sai…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Baby Formula Giant To Pay $385M After Deadly Outbreak, Nationwide Shortage Baby Formula Giant To Pay $385M After Deadly Outbreak, Nationwide Shortage
Baby Formula Giant To Pay $385M After Deadly Outbreak, Nationwide Shortage The maker of Similac baby formula has agreed to pay nearly $385 million after issues at one of its plants created a severe nationwide shortage. Abbott Laboratories agreed to the $384,999,040 settlement, the Department of Justice announced in a news release on Monday, Sept. 14. The Illinois-based company was accused of knowingly selling infant formula that was made in facilities that didn't meet safety requirements. The settlement covers claims involving powdered infant formula and nutritional therapy products. They were manufactured at Abbott plants in Sturgis, Michigan,…

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by Chris Spiker
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NY Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know NY Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know
NY Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know A looming financial deadline could turn a familiar monthly deposit into a much smaller lifeline for millions of older Americans. Connecticut retirees would face the nation’s largest average monthly reduction under one projection of Social Security insolvency, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. The group’s analysis estimates a $556 monthly cut for Connecticut beneficiaries if the retirement program were forced to reduce benefits by 24 percent in late 2032, when the program's retirement trust fund is projected to exhaust its reserves. New Jersey ranked second, with …

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by Joe Lombardi
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FBI Had Teen On Radar Before ISIS Plot In County Where Trump Was Shot FBI Had Teen On Radar Before ISIS Plot In County Where Trump Was Shot
FBI Had Teen On Radar Before ISIS Plot In County Where Trump Was Shot The Pennsylvania county where a gunman shot President Donald Trump during a 2024 campaign rally is now at the center of another high-profile federal threat case. The FBI says it first investigated Jonathan Hunter Kramer in 2023, when he was a minor, before arresting the Butler County man Saturday, Sept. 12, over an alleged ISIS-inspired attack plan. Kramer, 20, of Valencia, was taken into custody after agents found a semiautomatic rifle, ammunition, loaded magazines, pepper spray, a scope, and other gear at a Cranberry Township hotel, according to a criminal complaint. Daily Voice obtained…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Costco Rationing Motor Oil As Iran War Sends Prices Soaring: What To Know Costco Rationing Motor Oil As Iran War Sends Prices Soaring: What To Know
Costco Rationing Motor Oil As Iran War Sends Prices Soaring: What To Know Costco is rationing its popular synthetic motor oil and nearly doubling the price as the US-Israeli war with Iran continues driving up energy costs. A 10-quart case of Kirkland Signature full synthetic motor oil now costs $57.99, according to Costco's website. The warehouse chain is also limiting shoppers to two cases every seven days, with only one transaction allowed per membership. The same amount of oil had sold for about $30 to the mid-$30s in recent years, The Auto Wire reported. The higher cost and restrictions will especially affect drivers who change their own o…

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by Chris Spiker
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Get Free Cheeseburgers At McDonald's In Special Giveaway: Here's How Get Free Cheeseburgers At McDonald's In Special Giveaway: Here's How
Get Free Cheeseburgers At McDonald's In Special Giveaway: Here's How McDonald's is giving burger fans a freebie for National Cheeseburger Day. The fast-food chain will give its rewards members a free Double Cheeseburger with a minimum $1 purchase on National Cheeseburger Day, which falls on Friday, Sept. 18. The deal is available at participating locations and can only be redeemed through the McDonald's app. The offer is limited to one per person. "Since burgers are kind of our thing, we'd love for fans to come in and grab their favorite McDonald's drink, snack or meal and add a Double Cheeseburger to celebrate the holiday with us!" McDonald's said in …

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by Chris Spiker
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Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie
Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie The cause of death has been revealed for Bob Mackie, the designer behind some of Hollywood’s most unforgettable looks. Mackie died of pneumonia in Palm Springs, California, on Monday, Sept. 14, a representative confirmed to People. He was 87. The update follows an announcement on his official Instagram account confirming his death. That statement did not identify a cause, as Daily Voice reported earlier Monday. Mackie’s work helped define the wardrobes of Cher, Tina Turner, and other entertainers whose costumes became part of their signature appeal. His designs brought glamour to concert s…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Netflix Movie Starring Whoopi Goldberg Looking For Extras On Long Island Netflix Movie Starring Whoopi Goldberg Looking For Extras On Long Island
Netflix Movie Starring Whoopi Goldberg Looking For Extras On Long Island An upcoming Netflix movie is filming on Long Island and needs background actors for some scenes. “Women Like Us,” led by Whoopi Goldberg, will be filming on Shelter Island from Tuesday, Sept. 22 through Tuesday, Sept. 29, according to a social media post from Waldron Casting. “We are looking for a variety of types to portray Hamptons residents, resort guests & upscale vacationers,” the casting call reads. The film directors are looking for Shelter Island locals to serve as extras in the film, which also stars Jenifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams, and Vivica A. Fox. The pay starts at $187 fo…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Subaru: Nassau County Police Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Subaru: Nassau County Police
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Subaru: Nassau County Police A 29-year-old motorcyclist was killed when a Subaru making a left turn collided with his bike on Long Island on Monday afternoon, police said. The crash happened around 12:40 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, near Old Country Road and Bond Street in New Cassel, according to the Nassau County Police Homicide Squad. An 81-year-old man driving a 2024 Subaru west on Old Country Road turned left and struck the eastbound 2016 Kawasaki, detectives said. The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. The Subaru driver was taken to…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Triathlon Competitor Dies During Long Island Race Triathlon Competitor Dies During Long Island Race
Triathlon Competitor Dies During Long Island Race A triathlete died while competing in a yearly Long Island event on Sunday, Sept. 13, police said. The 34-year-old man was competing in the Mighty Hamptons Steve Tarpinian Memorial Olympic Triathlon, the Southampton Town Police Department said. The competitor was seen struggling in the waters of Noyac Bay during the first part of the race, police said. They went unconscious in the water and were pulled out of the bay by lifeguards, according to authorities. First responders then rushed the man to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, but he was pronounced dead at the facility, cops said. His ca…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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65-Year-Old LI Restaurant Shuts Doors — Only Three Years After Rebrand 65-Year-Old LI Restaurant Shuts Doors — Only Three Years After Rebrand
65-Year-Old LI Restaurant Shuts Doors — Only Three Years After Rebrand A Long Island restaurant announced its sudden closure Saturday, Sept. 12 after more than 65 years in business. Metros on Main, previously known as Sayville Pizza, served its final customers on Sunday, Sept. 13, according to a Facebook post on its account. “Come in and join us for a final meal so that we may say goodbye to our patrons from the last 65 years,” the business wrote. “We wanted to warmly thank everyone and the town of Sayville for their support.” Sayville Pizza first opened in 1957, according to a website that remains active. Owner Daniel Gambino rebranded the restaurant to Metr…

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by Joe Wilkinson