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Election '26: Blakeman Reveals Running Mate For Governor's Race
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman unveiled his choice for lieutenant governor, tapping a veteran law enforcement official to join his 2026 campaign.
Blakeman has chosen Todd Hood, the longtime Madison County sheriff, as his running mate in the Republican race for New York governor, Blakeman announced Monday, Feb. 9.
“My running mate, Sheriff Todd Hood, has spent his career protecting communities, managing complex public safety operations, and standing up for law-abiding New Yorkers,” Blakeman said in a statement. He added that both men believe current bail laws and policing policies ar…
Bellmore Man Turns $2 Ticket Into $4.5M Payday
A Long Island lottery player just scored a life-changing win, claiming a CASH4LIFE prize worth at least $7 million.
Jason Champagne, of Bellmore, claimed the $1,000 A Day For Life top prize after his ticket matched the first five numbers drawn on Dec. 9, 2025, according to the New York Lottery.
The winning numbers were 12, 24, 36, 54, and 56, with Cash Ball 02.
While the prize guarantees a minimum payout of $7 million paid out over time, Champagne opted to take the cash value instead. He received a one-time lump sum payment of $4,557,000 after required withholdings.
The winning ticket was…
Wrestling Coach Molested Child At Nassau County Elementary School, Police Say
A man who worked as an assistant wrestling coach at a Long Island elementary school stands accused of molesting a student on campus, police said.
The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 23, 2025, at Lido Elementary School in Lido Beach, according to Nassau County Police.
Investigators determined that John Anfossi, 54, touched a juvenile female student in a “sexually inappropriate manner” during a wrestling practice session at the school, police said.
Anfossi, of Long Beach, was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child. He was arraigned at First District…
