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Ex-NJ Councilman's Son Arrested Again For Child Porn, Prosecutor Says Ex-NJ Councilman's Son Arrested Again For Child Porn, Prosecutor Says
Ex-NJ Councilman's Son Arrested Again For Child Porn, Prosecutor Says A 26-year-old man arrested two years ago on child porn charges alongside his father, a then-councilman in Bergen County, has been arrested again for the same. Steven K. Grossman, of Tenafly, was arrested Friday, Oct. 17, following a search of his home, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The investigation revealed that Grossman used the internet to view, download, and possess more than 100 digital files depicting nude and/or sexually explicit prepubescent and pubescent children, the prosecutor said. Grossman appeared in court for his 2023 arrest alongside his father, …

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
In-Flight Wi-Fi Speeds Ranked In New Study: See Which Airlines Excel, Lag In-Flight Wi-Fi Speeds Ranked In New Study: See Which Airlines Excel, Lag
In-Flight Wi-Fi Speeds Ranked In New Study: See Which Airlines Excel, Lag Wi-Fi is quickly becoming a must-have for travelers on airplanes, but new data shows many airlines are still falling short of providing the best connections. Internet analytics company Ookla released a study of airlines' Wi-Fi offerings on Monday, June 30. Airplane internet ranked dead last among 21 airline benchmarks in the American Customer Satisfaction Index, behind baggage handling, seat comfort, and even airplane food. Ookla analyzed its Speedtest data from the first quarter of 2025 and found wide gaps in performance. Hawaiian Airlines and Qatar Airways topped the list for fastest…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
Adult Websites Would Require Age Verification Under Proposed NY Law Adult Websites Would Require Age Verification Under Proposed NY Law
Adult Websites Would Require Age Verification Under Proposed NY Law New Yorkers trying to access adult websites may soon need to prove they’re 18 or older, under a proposed state law designed to shield minors from sexually explicit content. The bill, introduced by Republican State Sen. Jake Ashby, would require any pornographic website operating in New York to verify a user’s age before granting access. Verification would be done using tools like government-issued IDs, credit card payments, or other commercially accepted systems that confirm age through public records. The legislation targets “sexual material harmful to minors” and defines that broadly—ra…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
2 Dead In Mexican Navy Ship Crash With Brooklyn Bridge (UPDATE) 2 Dead In Mexican Navy Ship Crash With Brooklyn Bridge (UPDATE)
2 Dead In Mexican Navy Ship Crash With Brooklyn Bridge (Update) Two people are dead and 19 more are injured after a Mexican Navy ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday night, May 17, the NYPD confirmed. The crash happened at around 8:26 p.m., when the ship — which had just departed from Pier 17 — suffered a mechanical failure, according to the NYPD. “A preliminary investigation by the NYPD Special Operations Division, FDNY, US Coast Guard, and the NYC Department of Transportation revealed that a naval vessel… experienced a mechanical malfunction,” police said in a statement. “The masts of the vessel then collided with the structure of the Broo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
JetBlue To Add Nonstop Flights To New England City From NYC Airport JetBlue To Add Nonstop Flights To New England City From NYC Airport
JetBlue To Add Nonstop Flights To New England City From NYC Airport An airline will soon offer nonstop flights from New York City to another city in New England. JetBlue is expanding its Northeast service with new daily nonstop flights between Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), the airline said in a news release on Thursday, Feb. 27. The flight will mark the only direct air connection between New Hampshire and New York City. The summer seasonal service begins Thursday, June 12, and will run through Saturday, Oct. 25.  "With this new route, we're making it easier than ever for travelers in New Hamp…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
No Harm, No Fowl: Stolen Chick-fil-A Floor Mat Returned In NY Faster Than Lunch Rush No Harm, No Fowl: Stolen Chick-fil-A Floor Mat Returned In NY Faster Than Lunch Rush
No Harm, No Fowl: Stolen Chick-fil-A Floor Mat Returned In NY Faster Than Lunch Rush It wasn’t quite the kind of takeout employees had in mind. When North Greenbush Police put out an APB (All-Poultry Bulletin) for a stolen Chick-fil-A floor mat on Thursday, Feb. 6, they probably didn’t expect the internet to work faster than a drive-thru during lunch rush. “Who loves Chick-fil-A? We know, everyone! But this guy took his fondness to a level that is just not okay,” the agency said on Facebook, referring to a theft that occurred on Saturday, Feb. 1. “He ordered an ‘I would like to get arrested deluxe with waffle fries’ when he stole one of the floor mats emblazoned with the CF…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Avoid Scams: These Are Top 10 Consumer Frauds Of 2023, NY AG Says Avoid Scams: These Are Top 10 Consumer Frauds Of 2023, NY AG Says
Avoid Scams: These Are Top 10 Consumer Frauds Of 2023, NY AG Says To honor National Consumer Protection Week, New York Attorney General Letitia James has revealed the most common fraud complaints faced by residents during 2023.  In an announcement on Monday, March 4, James said that these common complaints ranged from price gouging of much-needed goods and services to housing issues, online banking fraud, and even travel-related issues.  The top ten most common consumer complaints of 2023 in New York were:  Retail Sales: (Online purchases, price gouging, retail sales, defective merchandise, poor customer service, pet stores, animal breede…

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by Ben Crnic