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These Areas Will See Quick-Hitting Rounds Of Snow, Possible Hazardous Travel These Areas Will See Quick-Hitting Rounds Of Snow, Possible Hazardous Travel
These Areas Will See Quick-Hitting Rounds Of Snow, Possible Hazardous Travel Groundhog Day is just a week away but separate rounds of snow in the coming days will sure make it feel like there's plenty more winter weather to come. The precipitation from fast-moving low-pressure systems will be fueled by separate blasts of cold Canadian air. "The cold shots will be associated with fronts and storms from northwestern Canada," according to AccuWeather.com. "Because of their speedy nature and the approximate Canadian province where they started from or passed through, these storms are often referred to as Alberta clippers." Alberta clippers are known for delivering quic…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Nationwide Recall: Seasoning Products Pulled Over Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction Threat Nationwide Recall: Seasoning Products Pulled Over Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction Threat
Nationwide Recall: Seasoning Products Pulled Over Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction Threat Two seasoning products have been recalled nationwide because of concerns they could cause life-threatening allergic reactions. TS Food Packaging is recalling its “Rural King” and “Wabash Valley Farms” Bacon Seasoning due to the presence of an undeclared soy ingredient.  "People who have allergies to products containing soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products," according to a company announcement released through the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The recalled “Bacon Seasonings” were distributed nationwide via E-comm…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Jan. 25 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $46M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Saturday, Jan. 25 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $46M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Jan. 25 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $46M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, Jan. 25 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $46 million with a $24.9 million cash option after being recently reset. If no Lottery player claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27. The winning numbers for Saturday's drawing were 08-15-17-53-66 with a Powerball of 14 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officia…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Bay Shore Crash: Suffolk County Police Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Bay Shore Crash: Suffolk County Police
Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Bay Shore Crash: Suffolk County Police A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a minivan on the westbound Sunrise Highway service road at Fifth Avenue in Bay Shore, Suffolk County Police announced on Saturday, Jan. 25. The crash occurred at 9:42 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, when Christopher Davidson, 45, of West Islip, was driving a 2005 Chrysler Town & Country minivan in the left lane of the service road, police said. The minivan struck a male pedestrian who was in the roadway beneath the Fifth Avenue bridge, according to investigators. The unidentified pedestrian was transported to South Shore University Ho…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
24-Year-Old Woman Critically Injured After Jeep Strikes Her In Long Island: Police 24-Year-Old Woman Critically Injured After Jeep Strikes Her In Long Island: Police
24-Year-Old Woman Critically Injured After Jeep Strikes Her In Long Island: Police A 24-year-old woman was critically injured after being struck by a Jeep in South Farmingdale, police announced on Friday, Jan. 24. The crash occurred at 7:07 p.m. on West Chestnut Street near Spencer Street, according to the Homicide Squad. Detectives said the woman was crossing the street northbound when the 35-year-old driver of a 2018 Jeep, traveling south on West Chestnut Street, turned left onto Spencer Street and struck her. The victim was transported to an area hospital by police ambulance, where she remains in critical condition. The driver stayed at the scene, and no other …

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
PA Man Charged In Armed Robbery Of NY Gas Station: Police PA Man Charged In Armed Robbery Of NY Gas Station: Police
PA Man Charged In Armed Robbery Of NY Gas Station: Police An Pennsylvania man is among two suspects arrested for an armed robbery at a gas station in Yaphank, New York, Suffolk County police announced Friday, Jan. 24. Marion Maupin, 32, of Altoona, Pennsylvania, and Raiquan Davis, 27, of Medford, New York, allegedly robbed an employee at gunpoint at the Shell station located at 482 Sills Road at approximately 7:30 a.m., police said. The suspects were located shortly afterward on Wilson Avenue in Coram, where police recovered the gun used in the robbery, according to the release. Both Maupin and Davis were charged with robbery, criminal possession…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Ghost Gun Molds, Assault Rifles, And Body Armor Found During Raid: Suffolk Police Ghost Gun Molds, Assault Rifles, And Body Armor Found During Raid: Suffolk Police
Ghost Gun Molds, Assault Rifles, And Body Armor Found During Raid: Suffolk Police Ghost gun molds, assault rifles, and body armor were seized during a raid at a Melville home, leading to the arrest of a 41-year-old man, Suffolk County police announced on Saturday, Jan. 25. Probation officers conducting a check at 21 Chateau Drive on Friday, Jan. 24, discovered illegal weapons and requested assistance from Suffolk County Police around 6:30 p.m., according to the department. Officers from the Second Precinct and Second Squad detectives responded, uncovering a cache of firearms and equipment, police said. Among the items seized were three assault rifles, two rifles, a lev…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Crash Into Utility Pole Kills 20-Year-Old Man: Suffolk Police Crash Into Utility Pole Kills 20-Year-Old Man: Suffolk Police
Crash Into Utility Pole Kills 20-Year-Old Man: Suffolk Police A 20-year-old man from Holbrook died after his car struck a utility pole in Lake Ronkonkoma early Saturday morning, Suffolk County police said. Joseph McKeegan was driving a 2007 BMW 335 sedan westbound on Portion Road near Ronkonkoma Avenue when he lost control of the car, police said. The vehicle crossed the eastbound lanes, left the roadway, and crashed into a utility pole at 2:36 a.m., according to detectives with the Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad. McKeegan was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. The car has been i…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Woman Fatally Run Over After Fall In Long Island Park Parking Lot ID'd: Police Woman Fatally Run Over After Fall In Long Island Park Parking Lot ID'd: Police
Woman Fatally Run Over After Fall In Long Island Park Parking Lot ID'd: Police A 78-year-old woman fatally struck by a car in a North New Hyde Park parking lot on Friday, Jan. 24, has been identified as Diane Russ of Springfield Gardens, police said. The incident occurred at 2:44 p.m. in the parking lot at 2201 New Hyde Park Road, Nassau County police said. Russ fell while walking in the lot and was hit by a 2019 Nissan driven by a 49-year-old man, detectives said. She was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, according to police. The Homicide Squad is con…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Man Accused Of Making Violent Threats Against Trump Man Accused Of Making Violent Threats Against Trump
Man Accused Of Making Violent Threats Against Trump A man accused of threatening to kill President Trump has been apprehended following a tip to federal authorities. The investigation began on Inauguration Day on Monday, Jan. 20, after a tip to the FBI National Threat Operations Center reported violent online posts targeting the former president.  Federal agents traced the posts to Shannon Depararro Atkins, age 46, of West Palm Beach, Florida, near Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach. Atkins was arrested just before 7:30 p.m.  Friday, Jan. 24 near his home after being pulled over in a white 2013 BMW 750Li, said Public Informat…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Ford Recalls 272K+ Vehicles For Sudden Battery Failure Linked To Crash Risk Ford Recalls 272K+ Vehicles For Sudden Battery Failure Linked To Crash Risk
Ford Recalls 272K+ Vehicles For Sudden Battery Failure Linked To Crash Risk More than 272,000 Ford vehicles are being recalled because of defective 12-volt batteries that could degrade suddenly, causing power loss and increasing crash risk, officials said. Ford issued the recall for certain Maverick pickups and Bronco Sport SUVs, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The recall affects Bronco Sport models from 2021-2023 and Maverick models from 2022-2023. The issue stems from a manufacturing defect in 12-volt batteries made by Camel, according to Ford. Internal weld and cast-on-strap failures could cause the battery to degrade…

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by Chris Spiker
News
NY Couples Expect Most Expensive Wedding Gifts In U.S.: How Much Should You Spend? NY Couples Expect Most Expensive Wedding Gifts In U.S.: How Much Should You Spend?
NY Couples Expect Most Expensive Wedding Gifts In U.S.: How Much Should You Spend? Newlywed couples in Northeast and mid-Atlantic states expect some of the most generous wedding gifts in the country, a new study said. Couples in New York expect the most expensive gifts in the U.S. at an average of $204.60 per guest, according to the study by fine jewelry brand Shane Co. The survey, based on responses from more than 3,000 Americans, also highlights regional trends in gift expectations, budgets, and wedding traditions. Connecticut newlyweds had the nation's second-highest expectations of $202.40 per gift, while New Jersey ranked fourth at $172.30. Pennsylvani…

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by Chris Spiker