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Dad's Decade Of Abusing Daughter Ends In Prison Sentence: Suffolk County DA Dad's Decade Of Abusing Daughter Ends In Prison Sentence: Suffolk County DA
Dad's Decade Of Abusing Daughter Ends In Prison Sentence: Suffolk County DA A Long Island father who sexually abused his daughter for most of her childhood has been sentenced to prison, as announced by prosecutors on Thursday, June 18. The 46-year-old Salvadoran national pleaded guilty to Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the First Degree after repeatedly sexually abusing his biological daughter over the course of more than a decade, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney. Authorities did not release his name to protect the identity of the child victim. According to court documents and the defendant's admissions during his guilt…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds 11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds
11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds A federal investigation uncovered a massive benefits fraud scheme that allegedly drained more than $1.4 million from taxpayer-funded programs in Massachusetts. The charges were announced Thursday, June 18, after a Homeland Security Investigations probe led to indictments against 15 suspects, including 11 people living in the country illegally and four U.S. citizens. According to the Department of Justice, the scheme involved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, MassHealth benefits, disability payments, unemployment benefits, and other public assistance programs. Feder…

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by Josh Lanier
Sports
Northeast Baseball Team Cancels Pride Game After Players Refuse To Wear Rainbows Northeast Baseball Team Cancels Pride Game After Players Refuse To Wear Rainbows
Northeast Baseball Team Cancels Pride Game After Players Refuse To Wear Rainbows An independent baseball team in eastern Pennsylvania forfeited a game after several players refused to wear rainbow jerseys for an LGBTQ+ Pride Night. The York Revolution announced that it would not play its scheduled home game against Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on Thursday, June 18. The teams play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, which isn't affiliated with MLB clubs. A free community Pride event will still be held at WellSpan Park in York from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Game tickets will be treated like a rainout and can be exchanged for any remaining 2026 r…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Leg Amputated After Dad Of 2 Struck By 17-Year-Old Driver In Suffolk County Leg Amputated After Dad Of 2 Struck By 17-Year-Old Driver In Suffolk County
Leg Amputated After Dad Of 2 Struck By 17-Year-Old Driver In Suffolk County A Long Island father of two heading home to his children after work lost a leg and suffered devastating injuries when a 17-year-old driver struck him as he checked the trunk of his car in East Northport, according to his family. The crash happened at approximately 7:36 p.m. on Friday, June 12, in front of 341 Town Line Road in East Northport, Suffolk County Police said. A 35-year-old Brentwood man had been driving eastbound in a Honda Accord when he pulled onto the shoulder, exited the vehicle, and walked to the rear driver's-side trunk area, investigators said. While standing behind the v…

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by Jillian Pikora
Schools
26 School iPads Stolen During Late-Night Break-In At Elementary On Long Island 26 School iPads Stolen During Late-Night Break-In At Elementary On Long Island
26 School iPads Stolen During Late-Night Break-In At Elementary On Long Island A late-night break-in at a Long Island elementary school left dozens of student devices missing, police announced on Wednesday, June 17. An unknown suspect entered Chatterton Elementary School, located at 108 Merrick Rd. in Merrick, through an unlocked rear window around 10:55 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, according to Nassau County detectives. Investigators said the intruder damaged window screens, causing approximately $300 in damage, before entering the school. Once inside, the suspect stole 26 Apple iPads and then fled in an unknown direction, police said. Officers responded to the school…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
14-Year-Old On E-Bike Suffers Broken Femur After Running Red Light On Long Island 14-Year-Old On E-Bike Suffers Broken Femur After Running Red Light On Long Island
14-Year-Old On E-Bike Suffers Broken Femur After Running Red Light On Long Island A 14-year-old boy suffered a broken femur after an E-bike crash at an intersection on Long Island, police announced Thursday, June 18. The teen was riding an E-bike southbound on Main Street in Farmingdale when he disregarded a red traffic signal and struck a 2011 Honda SUV traveling eastbound on Conklin Street at about 9:46 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, according to Nassau County police. The juvenile suffered a broken femur and was taken to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment, police said. The driver of the Honda remained at the scene following the crash, authorities said. The inves…

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by Jillian Pikora
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ICE Agent Rammed By Victim Of Mistaken Identity, Real Suspect Self-Deported In March ICE Agent Rammed By Victim Of Mistaken Identity, Real Suspect Self-Deported In March
ICE Agent Rammed By Victim Of Mistaken Identity, Real Suspect Self-Deported In March A 39-year-old man who ICE agents had apparently mistaken for another man who had already fled the country is facing federal charges, according to federal officials. Eduardo Cruz Garcia, of Barnegat, was charged by criminal complaint with assaulting a federal officer while the officer was performing official duties and inflicting bodily injury in connection to the Monday, June 15 incident on Route 72 in Manahawkin, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Cruz Garcia appeared before a federal magistrate judge in Trenton on Wednesday, June 17 and was ordered detained. Agents wearing vests mar…

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by Sam Barron & Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Woman Withdraws $27K, Hands It To 'Bank Agent' In Brazen Scam On Long Island Woman Withdraws $27K, Hands It To 'Bank Agent' In Brazen Scam On Long Island
Woman Withdraws $27K, Hands It To 'Bank Agent' In Brazen Scam On Long Island A fake Microsoft security alert cost a Long Island woman $27,000 before detectives tracked down and arrested the alleged scammer, police announced on Wednesday, June 17. Jyoti Jyoti, 31, of Bethpage, was charged after a 62-year-old woman was tricked into handing over thousands of dollars in cash in New Hyde Park, according to Nassau County Police. The scam began when the victim was using her computer on Thursday, June 11, when she received a notification claiming there was suspected malware on her Microsoft account, detectives said. She was directed to call a phone number for what appeared…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
3 Pounds Of Cocaine Found During Thruway Traffic Stop, NY State Police Say 3 Pounds Of Cocaine Found During Thruway Traffic Stop, NY State Police Say
3 Pounds Of Cocaine Found During Thruway Traffic Stop, NY State Police Say More than three pounds of cocaine were seized during a traffic stop on the New York State Thruway, New York State Police announced on Thursday, June 18. Robert C. Davis, 39, of Troy, Freddie J. Fields, 45, of Albany, and Terrell C. Welcome, 36, of Schenectady were arrested following the stop on Interstate 87 in Bethlehem at about 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, according to state police. Troopers assigned to the Troop G Community Stabilization Unit stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation while working in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, police said. Davis was identif…

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by Jillian Pikora
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'Grandpa Jim' Stolen From 3-Year-Old After Fatal NY Crash: Prosecutors 'Grandpa Jim' Stolen From 3-Year-Old After Fatal NY Crash: Prosecutors
'Grandpa Jim' Stolen From 3-Year-Old After Fatal NY Crash: Prosecutors A Schenectady man who admitted causing a deadly head-on crash that killed an Albany driver has been sentenced to state prison, prosecutors announced Wednesday, June 17. Anthony Peterson, 53, was sentenced to an indeterminate prison term of six to 12 years after pleading guilty to Manslaughter in the Second Degree in Albany County Court, according to the Albany County District Attorney's Office. The case stems from a crash on New Karner Road in Colonie at 7:03 a.m. on Sept. 16, 2025. Peterson crossed a double yellow line and struck a vehicle driven by William "Jim" Merrihew, 64, of Albany,…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash With SUV In Huntington Station: Police Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash With SUV In Huntington Station: Police
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Huntington Station Crash A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after colliding with an SUV on Long Island, police announced on Wednesday, June 17. The crash happened at the intersection of Park Avenue and East 5th Street in Huntington Station at approximately 12:40 p.m., according to Suffolk County Police. A 46-year-old Huntington man was operating a 2002 Harley-Davidson southbound on Park Avenue when he collided with a 2025 Subaru SUV. The motorcyclist was taken to Huntington Hospital in serious but non-life-threatening condition, police said. His identity has not been released pending notification of next of …

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Popular Food Sold At Aldi Recalled Over Undeclared Allergen: What To Know Popular Food Sold At Aldi Recalled Over Undeclared Allergen: What To Know
Popular Food Sold At Aldi Recalled Over Undeclared Allergen: What To Know More than 500,000 packages of macaroni and cheese sold at Aldi supermarkets nationwide are being recalled because they may contain an undeclared allergen. BEF Foods Inc. issued the voluntary recall for about 525,645 packages of its Park St. Deli Macaroni & Cheese, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The action expands on a previous recall issued in March. The FDA said that the macaroni and cheese may contain soy lecithin that was not listed on the packaging. People with soy allergies or sensitivities could face adverse reactions if they consume the re…

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by Chris Spiker