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Salvadoran Drunk Driver Slams Into LI Trees, Killing Passenger, Injuring Two Others: DA Salvadoran Drunk Driver Slams Into LI Trees, Killing Passenger, Injuring Two Others: DA
Salvadoran Drunk Driver Slams Into LI Trees, Killing Passenger, Injuring Two Others: DA A Salvadoran national was formally charged with aggravated vehicular homicide and related charges stemming from a drunken crash that killed one passenger and seriously injured two others, prosecutors said. Jefry Valdez-Cruz, 25, was arraigned in Suffolk County Court Monday, Nov. 24, in connection with a violent Oct. 6, crash on Bellport Avenue in Medford. Valdez-Cruz had allegedly been drinking at a barbecue before leaving with three passengers around 2:50 a.m, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office. He was driving a BMW southbound at high speed when he veered into oncoming traffic, le…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
BBQ Chain With Long Island Location Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks BBQ Chain With Long Island Location Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks
BBQ Chain With Long Island Location Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks Popular barbecue restaurant chain Smokey Bones is scaling back as underperforming restaurants shut down or are being rebranded. Parent company Twin Hospitality Group said it will have closed 15 Smokey Bones locations by the end of September. Nearly 20 restaurants are being converted into Twin Peaks, a mountain lodge-themed chain known as a "breastaurant" for its waitresses with revealing outfits similar to Hooters. The company said the Twin Peaks brand is delivering stronger sales. "Smokey Bones is a beloved brand that has amassed a loyal following over the years," said CEO …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Most Americans Strained Financially From Trump Tariffs, Inflation On Labor Day: Survey Most Americans Strained Financially From Trump Tariffs, Inflation On Labor Day: Survey
Most Americans Strained Financially From Trump Tariffs, Inflation On Labor Day: Survey Rising costs due to inflation and President Donald Trump's tariffs are putting a strain on many Labor Day celebrations in the US. WalletHub just released its Labor Day Survey for 2025. The personal finance website also released a list of Labor Day facts based on travel, finances, and ways Americans will celebrate the holiday weekend. According to the survey, 55% of Americans believe Trump's sweeping tariffs and inflation are erasing their hard work. That's up from WalletHub's Fourth of July survey, when about half of respondents said the duties and inflation would affect their Ind…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Survey Reveals How Often Americans Grill Outdoors During Summer Survey Reveals How Often Americans Grill Outdoors During Summer
Survey Reveals How Often Americans Grill Outdoors During Summer Grill season is heating up, and for most Americans, cookouts are the crown jewel of an array of summer activities. Whether it’s smoky ribs, a bubbling tray of mac and cheese, or a rousing round of cornhole, Americans know what makes a great summer. A new survey finds cookouts at the center of it all. According to the study, Americans plan to attend five barbecues and host four over the summer months. The poll of 2,000 adults — conducted by Talker Research on behalf of SpartanNash — explored the recipe for a perfect summer, from grill favorites to party roles and top-ranked sides. Two-thir…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Dallas BBQ Bringing Signature Ribs, Frozen Drinks To First NJ Restaurant Dallas BBQ Bringing Signature Ribs, Frozen Drinks To First NJ Restaurant
Dallas BBQ Bringing Signature Ribs, Frozen Drinks To First NJ Restaurant A popular barbecue joint chain in New York City is venturing out of the boroughs with its first restaurant in New Jersey. Dallas BBQ is planning to open a restaurant in Secaucus, the company said on social media. The new location will be at 475 Harmon Meadow Boulevard near the Meadowlands Exposition Center. The restaurant posted an Instagram teaser video promoting the newest location on Monday, Jan. 6. An official opening date has yet to be announced. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DallasBBQ (@dallasbbq) This will be the 1…

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by Chris Spiker
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Yankees' Mariano Rivera, Wife, Covered Up Sexual Abuse In Westchester, Lawsuit Says Yankees' Mariano Rivera, Wife, Covered Up Sexual Abuse In Westchester, Lawsuit Says
Yankees' Mariano Rivera, Wife, Covered Up Sexual Abuse In Westchester, Lawsuit Says Baseball icon Mariano Rivera and his wife are both named in a new lawsuit alleging that the couple did not protect a young victim from being sexually abused by members of a Westchester-based church, some of which happened at their home.  The lawsuit, filed in New York Supreme Court in Westchester County on Thursday, Jan. 16, alleges that a child referred to as "Jane A Doe" because of her young age was sexually abused by two people affiliated with New Rochelle-based Refuge of Hope Church.  The church began as a small ministry in Rivera's home and his wife, Clara, still works a…

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by Ben Crnic