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MTA Seals $10 Deal For Ex-Superfund Site, Clearing Way For Potential LIRR Expansion MTA Seals $10 Deal For Ex-Superfund Site, Clearing Way For Potential LIRR Expansion MTA Seals $10 Deal For Ex-Superfund Site, Clearing Way For Potential LIRR Expansion
MTA Seals $10 Deal For Ex-Superfund Site, Clearing Way For Potential Lirr Expansion A key step toward potentially upgrading the Long Island Rail Road was reached Wednesday, Sept. 30, as the MTA finally agreed to buy 46 acres of an ex-Superfund site for $10. The MTA had been in talks to buy 46 acres of the former Lawrence Aviation site in Port Jefferson Station and closed the deal Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. In theory, the site could become a rail yard as part of a larger project to electrify and expand service on the busy, diesel-powered Port Jefferson Branch. The deal fell through in June, according to reports, but has since been revived. “We have a new oppor…

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LI Man Pulls $3M-Winning Lottery Ticket Against 1-In-5 Million Odds LI Man Pulls $3M-Winning Lottery Ticket Against 1-In-5 Million Odds LI Man Pulls $3M-Winning Lottery Ticket Against 1-In-5 Million Odds
LI Man Pulls $3M-Winning Lottery Ticket Against 1-In-5 Million Odds A Long Island man won a $3 million prize on a lottery scratch-off ticket, officials announced. Cesar Martinez Alas, of Huntington Station, claimed the top prize in the $3 Million Max Multiplier game on Wednesday, Sept. 23, the New York Lottery announced. Martinez Alas chose to receive a one-time lump sum payment of $1,328,043, after required withholdings, lottery officials said. He bought his winning ticket at the 7-Eleven at 247 Broadway Greenlawn in Huntington, according to the New York Lottery. Martinez Alas was the first to claim the top prize in the statewide scratch-off game, and tw…

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Drunk Driver Slams Utility Pole Near Long Island Airport, Gets Cuffed: Police Drunk Driver Slams Utility Pole Near Long Island Airport, Gets Cuffed: Police Drunk Driver Slams Utility Pole Near Long Island Airport, Gets Cuffed: Police
Drunk Driver Slams Utility Pole Near Long Island Airport, Gets Cuffed: Police A Long Island drunk driver slammed into a utility pole near East Hampton Airport, leading to his arrest, police said. Fredy Tezen Paredes, 38, of Flanders, was traveling northbound on Daniels Hole Road near Hedges Lane in Wainscott around 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, the East Hampton Town Police Department said. Tezen Paredes’s crash into a utility pole sparked a police response, and officers smelled alcohol on his breath and noticed his eyes were bloodshot and glassy, authorities said. When cops put Tezen Paredes through field sobriety tests, he “performed poorly” on the “horizontal gaze” an…

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13 Animals Rescued From ‘Deplorable’ Long Island Home, Three Arrested: Police 13 Animals Rescued From ‘Deplorable’ Long Island Home, Three Arrested: Police 13 Animals Rescued From ‘Deplorable’ Long Island Home, Three Arrested: Police
13 Animals Rescued From ‘Deplorable’ Long Island Home, Three Arrested: Police Thirteen animals living in “deplorable” conditions were rescued from a home on Long Island on Monday, Sept. 28, police said. Brian Burden, 50, and Nicole Ramunni, 44, of Port Jefferson, and Timothy Burden, 55, of Stony Brook, were arrested following an investigation, the Suffolk County Police Department said. Firefighters initially responded to reports of a roof fire on Willis Avenue in Port Jefferson around 9:45 a.m. Monday, authorities said. But when they arrived, they also found “several different species of animals without food or water in the residence, and living in deplorable condit…

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‘I Was Going 106?’: BMW Driver Stunned By Speed In Long Island Expressway Stop ‘I Was Going 106?’: BMW Driver Stunned By Speed In Long Island Expressway Stop ‘I Was Going 106?’: BMW Driver Stunned By Speed In Long Island Expressway Stop
‘I Was Going 106?’: BMW Driver Stunned By Speed In Long Island Expressway Stop A driver was clocked at 106 mph on the Long Island Expressway and walked with a traffic ticket, according to video shared by Suffolk County police. An officer pulled over a BMW on Saturday, Sept. 12 on the LIE in Manorville after recording the vehicle’s speed at 106 mph — 51 mph over the 55 mph speed limit, according to body-cam footage shared Tuesday, Sept. 29 by the Suffolk County Police Department. “Is there a legal reason you were doing 106 miles an hour in a 55 mile an hour zone?” the officer asks the driver. “I was going 106?” the driver responds. The officer then asks about the car…

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Fire Guts Long Island Family’s New Home Amid Nor’easter: ‘Nearly Everything’ Lost Fire Guts Long Island Family’s New Home Amid Nor’easter: ‘Nearly Everything’ Lost Fire Guts Long Island Family’s New Home Amid Nor’easter: ‘Nearly Everything’ Lost
Fire Guts Long Island Family’s New Home Amid Nor’easter: ‘Nearly Everything’ Lost A devastating house fire amid the weekend nor’easter destroyed a Long Island family’s home and decades of memories, and now they’ve reached out to the community for help. “In a matter of moments, the whole family lost not only the place they called home, but nearly everything [they] had worked so hard for over the past two decades,” organizer Alenthea Jaggernath wrote in a GoFundMe. Jaggernath launched the fundraiser for her mother, Sara, and father, Adi, who just bought the home at 44 Cedar Street in Freeport two years ago. “We are starting this fundraiser on her behalf because we want he…

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LI Theater Director’s Shock Firing Sparks Community Support, Fundraiser Launched LI Theater Director’s Shock Firing Sparks Community Support, Fundraiser Launched LI Theater Director’s Shock Firing Sparks Community Support, Fundraiser Launched
LI Theater Director’s Shock Firing Sparks Community Support, Fundraiser Launched Following the shock firing of a longtime Long Island cinema director, community members have launched a fundraiser and a petition to support him. Dylan Skolnick, director of Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington, was removed as its leader by the theater’s board of directors on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The board initially said Skolnick was removed for “serious misconduct,” which prompted him to speak with Newsday about his dismissal. Skolnick provided the outlet with a “demand letter” that said he was dismissed for running a “competing booking business.” He did not deny the allegations, instead explain…

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These NY Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study These NY Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study These NY Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study
These NY Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study Several Northeast communities are among the best small cities to live in the US, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Best Small Cities in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The list compared 1,318 cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 using 45 measures of livability. The personal finance website based its rankings on five main categories: affordability, economic health, education and health, quality of life, and safety. Each category accounted for 20 points in a city's overall score. The Boston suburb of Lexington, Massachusetts, took the top spot nat…

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Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …

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Six Inches Of Floodwater Wrecks LI Family’s Home In Nor’easter — Now Friends Are Hoping To Help Six Inches Of Floodwater Wrecks LI Family’s Home In Nor’easter — Now Friends Are Hoping To Help Six Inches Of Floodwater Wrecks LI Family’s Home In Nor’easter — Now Friends Are Hoping To Help
Six Inches Of Floodwater Wrecks LI Family’s Home In Nor’easter — Now Friends Are Hoping To Help A flood ruined a Long Island family’s home during the nor’easter over the weekend, and now their loved ones are reaching out for help through a fundraiser. Leah and Lynn Kelly, along with their son Dylan, are looking for temporary housing after their home in Long Beach was inundated by floodwaters, according to a GoFundMe. The Kellys “ended up with six inches of water in their home, causing major damage and ruining their kitchen, playroom, living room, and office,” organizer Kathleen Davidson wrote. “For any family, this would be heartbreaking, but for a household with a toddler trying to n…

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Two Teens Nabbed Mid-Tire Theft In Nassau County, Hit With Seven Charges Each: Cops Two Teens Nabbed Mid-Tire Theft In Nassau County, Hit With Seven Charges Each: Cops Two Teens Nabbed Mid-Tire Theft In Nassau County, Hit With Seven Charges Each: Cops
Two Teens Nabbed Mid-Tire Theft In Nassau County, Hit With Seven Charges Each: Cops Two teens trying to steal tires off a car on Long Island were caught red-handed early Tuesday, Sept. 29, police said. Starling Flores, 19, of Freeport, and Christopher Vinson, 18, of Lindenhurst, were nabbed following a theft report around 2:45 a.m. Tuesday, the Nassau County Police Department said. Cops responded to the call on Mack Avenue in Hicksville and saw a 2020 Honda resting on a carjack and two men trying to remove the tires, authorities said. Flores took off on foot, but officers quickly tracked him down and arrested him, police said. Other canvassing officers found Vinson and ca…

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College Student Survives 8-Story Fall While Dancing On Sofa College Student Survives 8-Story Fall While Dancing On Sofa College Student Survives 8-Story Fall While Dancing On Sofa
College Student Survives 8-Story Fall While Dancing On Sofa A 21-year-old University of Georgia senior survived a fall from an eighth-floor apartment window after apparently striking a metal bench on the way down, police said. Kristen Sargent fell at Rambler Athens Apartments at 558 W. Broad St. around 7:37 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, according to an Athens-Clarke County Police Department field case report.  The incident happened just after the Georgia Bulldogs had won a game against the Oklahoma Sooners, Sargent's father, Richard Sargent, told WSB-TV. Richard said he later heard his daughter talking to one of her friends: “Hey, I'm alive. I…

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Drunk LI Mom Plows Car Into Tennis Court Moments After Dropping Off Daughter: Cops Drunk LI Mom Plows Car Into Tennis Court Moments After Dropping Off Daughter: Cops Drunk LI Mom Plows Car Into Tennis Court Moments After Dropping Off Daughter: Cops
Drunk LI Mom Plows Car Into Tennis Court Moments After Dropping Off Daughter: Cops A Long Island mom drunkenly crashed into a tennis court just moments after dropping off her 10-year-old daughter, police said. Kimberly Shortell, 41, of Ronkonkoma, took her daughter to Ronkonkoma Beach at 299 Rosevale Avenue around 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, the Suffolk County Police Department said. But after dropping her daughter off, Shortell drove into a parked car, went through a chain link fence, then continued onto a tennis court and into the fence on the other side of the court, cops said. No one was on the court at the time, authorities said. Shortell was taken to Stony Brook Univ…

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LI Man Shot And Killed In Park, Leaving Loved Ones Searching For Answers: ‘Just Why?’ LI Man Shot And Killed In Park, Leaving Loved Ones Searching For Answers: ‘Just Why?’ LI Man Shot And Killed In Park, Leaving Loved Ones Searching For Answers: ‘Just Why?’
LI Man Shot And Killed In Park, Leaving Loved Ones Searching For Answers: ‘Just Why?’ A Long Island man was shot dead in a park Tuesday night, Sept. 29, police said. Lonnie Booker, 43, of North Bellport, was found suffering from a gunshot wound in Robert Rowley Park just before 7:30 p.m., the Suffolk County Police Department said. First responders rushed Booker to NYU Langone Hospital – Suffolk in Patchogue, where he was pronounced dead, police said. No arrests were announced in the deadly shooting, and no suspects have been publicly identified. Police asked anyone with information about the shooting to call Homicide Squad detectives at 631-852-6392 or Crime Stoppers at 1-8…

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Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure
Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure Target is cutting prices on nearly 2,000 items as families continue tightening their budgets amid stubborn inflation and economic stress. The retailer announced the latest round of price reductions in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The cuts cover clothing and shoes for women, men, infants, and toddlers, along with bedding and other home products. Some items are now priced at least 20% lower than in the fall of 2025, according to Target. "Guests are looking for great products at an incredible value, and that's an important part of what we aim to deliver every day," said chief me…

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Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall
Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall Nearly 30,000 Cadillac SUVs are being recalled because a power window problem can cause someone to get pinched, federal regulators said. General Motors issued the recall for 29,347 Cadillac OPTIQ electric vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, Sept. 24. The recall affects certain 2025 through 2027 models. The issue involves the front windows when they're closed with the key fob's express-up function, according to the NHTSA. The windows may fail to detect an obstruction and automatically reverse during the final 13 millimeters of upwa…

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Starbucks Closes Long Island Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Starbucks Closes Long Island Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Starbucks Closes Long Island Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List
Starbucks Closes Long Island Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Dozens of Starbucks cafés across the Northeast have closed as the coffee giant moves ahead with a major restructuring plan. StarbucksEverywhere.net, a website tracking the chain's locations, published a list of the roughly 250 locations closing in late September. Starbucks announced plans to shutter the North American cafés on Thursday, Sept. 24. The shutdowns are part of the company's ongoing "Back to Starbucks" plan, which is focused on improving the customer experience. Starbucks is in the middle of a major remodeling push, upgrading more than 1,000 coffeehouses since late 2025…

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Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu
Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' is getting into the Halloween spirit with a new lineup of spooky drinks. The coffee chain launched its Halloween menu on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The limited-time lineup is available nationwide at participating Dunkin' locations while supplies last. The menu is led by the new Green Apple Dunkin' Zero, a zero-sugar energy drink made with green apple flavor and sparkling water. Dunkin' is also using the drink as the base for three other new options: Midnight Apple Dunkin' Zero with blackberry flavor, Candy Kiss Dunkin' Zero with mango flavor, and Orchard Twist Dunkin' Zero with peach…

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Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report
Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts is ending its controversial BuzzBallz collaboration over concerns that the canned cocktails could appeal to children, according to a report. Parent company Mars Inc. has canceled all planned marketing for the limited-edition Pop-Tarts BuzzBallz, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Mars also confirmed that the drinks are no longer being produced. BuzzBallz, owned by Sazerac Co., is known for premixed cocktails sold in brightly colored, ball-shaped cans. The Pop-Tarts versions featured blue branding similar to the pastry's packaging. The drinks contained 15% alc…

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New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products
New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products A packaged food product distributed across several states is now the focus of a federal recall, prompting consumers to check their pantries. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday, Sept. 25, that Sempio Food Services Inc. is recalling about 4,596 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken stew imported from the Republic of Korea without receiving required import reinspection. The recall involves 31.75-ounce pouches, packaged in cardboard boxes, of “Sempio Korean Ginseng Chicken Stew Classic” and “Sempio Korean Ginseng Chicken Stew Rich.” The products wer…

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Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall
Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall Nearly 30,000 Cadillac SUVs are being recalled because a power window problem can cause someone to get pinched, federal regulators said. General Motors issued the recall for 29,347 Cadillac OPTIQ electric vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, Sept. 24. The recall affects certain 2025 through 2027 models. The issue involves the front windows when they're closed with the key fob's express-up function, according to the NHTSA. The windows may fail to detect an obstruction and automatically reverse during the final 13 millimeters of upwa…

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Starbucks Closes Long Island Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Starbucks Closes Long Island Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Starbucks Closes Long Island Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List
Starbucks Closes Long Island Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Dozens of Starbucks cafés across the Northeast have closed as the coffee giant moves ahead with a major restructuring plan. StarbucksEverywhere.net, a website tracking the chain's locations, published a list of the roughly 250 locations closing in late September. Starbucks announced plans to shutter the North American cafés on Thursday, Sept. 24. The shutdowns are part of the company's ongoing "Back to Starbucks" plan, which is focused on improving the customer experience. Starbucks is in the middle of a major remodeling push, upgrading more than 1,000 coffeehouses since late 2025…

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Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu
Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' is getting into the Halloween spirit with a new lineup of spooky drinks. The coffee chain launched its Halloween menu on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The limited-time lineup is available nationwide at participating Dunkin' locations while supplies last. The menu is led by the new Green Apple Dunkin' Zero, a zero-sugar energy drink made with green apple flavor and sparkling water. Dunkin' is also using the drink as the base for three other new options: Midnight Apple Dunkin' Zero with blackberry flavor, Candy Kiss Dunkin' Zero with mango flavor, and Orchard Twist Dunkin' Zero with peach…

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Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report
Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts is ending its controversial BuzzBallz collaboration over concerns that the canned cocktails could appeal to children, according to a report. Parent company Mars Inc. has canceled all planned marketing for the limited-edition Pop-Tarts BuzzBallz, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Mars also confirmed that the drinks are no longer being produced. BuzzBallz, owned by Sazerac Co., is known for premixed cocktails sold in brightly colored, ball-shaped cans. The Pop-Tarts versions featured blue branding similar to the pastry's packaging. The drinks contained 15% alc…

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New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products
New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products A packaged food product distributed across several states is now the focus of a federal recall, prompting consumers to check their pantries. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday, Sept. 25, that Sempio Food Services Inc. is recalling about 4,596 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken stew imported from the Republic of Korea without receiving required import reinspection. The recall involves 31.75-ounce pouches, packaged in cardboard boxes, of “Sempio Korean Ginseng Chicken Stew Classic” and “Sempio Korean Ginseng Chicken Stew Rich.” The products wer…

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TSA Makes Huge Checkpoint Change Affecting Agents Nationwide: Reports TSA Makes Huge Checkpoint Change Affecting Agents Nationwide: Reports TSA Makes Huge Checkpoint Change Affecting Agents Nationwide: Reports
TSA Makes Huge Checkpoint Change Affecting Agents Nationwide: Reports Transportation Security Administration agents checking boarding passes and identification won't be allowed to sit while working at checkpoints nationwide, according to reports. TSA is removing chairs from travel document checker podiums at airport security entrances, CNN reported on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The change has already started at most commercial airports, according to the American Federation of Government Employees, which represents TSA screeners. The union said it learned about the decision from its members and criticized the move as a "disregard for workers' rights and safe…

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NJ Rep Intentionally Got Pregnant Despite Facing 17 Years In Prison NJ Rep Intentionally Got Pregnant Despite Facing 17 Years In Prison NJ Rep Intentionally Got Pregnant Despite Facing 17 Years In Prison
NJ Rep Intentionally Got Pregnant Despite Facing 17 Years In Prison New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver isn't putting her life on hold. The Newark Democrat says she made the decision to get pregnant despite facing federal charges that could carry up to 17 years in prison if convicted. “People might find it crazy that even though I’m facing 17 years in prison, I made the decision to get pregnant," she said on X this week. "But, at the end of the day, this is something I couldn’t let be consumed by this administration. I refuse to let them take my joy or my future.” McIver's second child with husband Khalif Thomas comes as she continues fighting a three-count fe…

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College Hockey Player On Life Support As Teammates Flag Workout Safety Concerns College Hockey Player On Life Support As Teammates Flag Workout Safety Concerns College Hockey Player On Life Support As Teammates Flag Workout Safety Concerns
College Hockey Player On Life Support As Teammates Flag Workout Safety Concerns A college hockey player is on life support after collapsing during a team workout, and teammates are challenging the school’s account of what happened, according to multiple reports. Matthew Mayich, 21, collapsed Thursday, Aug. 20, at Arizona State University’s Sun Angel Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.  His family’s attorney, Rob Carey, said he suffered exertional heatstroke and is unlikely to recover, KJZZ in Tempe reported. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound sophomore defenseman from Stoney Creek, Ontario, was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the sixth round of the 2023 NHL draft. Seven teammate…

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Papal Pep Talk: MLB Team Receives Leo’s Letter Right Before Big Playoff Win Papal Pep Talk: MLB Team Receives Leo’s Letter Right Before Big Playoff Win Papal Pep Talk: MLB Team Receives Leo’s Letter Right Before Big Playoff Win
Papal Pep Talk: MLB Team Receives Leo’s Letter Right Before Big Playoff Win A Major League Baseball team received rare encouragement from the Vatican before opening the playoffs with a win. Pope Leo XIV’s letter to Chicago White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf arrived Tuesday, Sept. 29, ahead of the team’s postseason opener, according to the club. The White Sox then defeated the Houston Astros, 6-3, in Game 1 of their American League wild-card series. The Chicago-born pontiff is a lifelong White Sox fan. His message, however, focused on something bigger than the scoreboard. The letter acknowledged the team’s tribute at Rate Field on Tuesday, Aug. 11, when a sold-out…

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New Details Emerge In Sudden Deaths Of 2 College Students At Ole Miss New Details Emerge In Sudden Deaths Of 2 College Students At Ole Miss New Details Emerge In Sudden Deaths Of 2 College Students At Ole Miss
New Details Emerge In Sudden Deaths Of 2 College Students At Ole Miss New information has been released after the sudden deaths of two Ole Miss students, though investigators are still working to determine what killed them. Aidan Hamilton, 18, and Robert Strang, 20, died Monday, Sept. 21. Hamilton was a freshman from Englewood, Colorado, and Strang was a junior from Atlanta, as Daily Voice previously reported. Hamilton was found unresponsive on campus, while Strang died off campus. Related report: Names, Hometowns Released Of 2 Out-Of-State Students Who Died Suddenly At Ole Miss Court records describe pills recovered from both locations and purchases inve…

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