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Nearly 13,000 Lead-Contaminated Water Lines Need Replacement Across Nassau County: Report Nearly 13,000 Lead-Contaminated Water Lines Need Replacement Across Nassau County: Report Nearly 13,000 Lead-Contaminated Water Lines Need Replacement Across Nassau County: Report
Nearly 13,000 Lead-Contaminated Water Lines Need Replacement Across Nassau County: Report More than 12,000 water service lines need to be replaced due to lead contamination across Nassau County, according to a report released Tuesday, Sept. 29. The 12,904 lead water pipes found in Nassau County were some of the more than 245,000 lead-contaminated service lines that have been identified across New York State, the Rockefeller Institute of Government said in its report. Meanwhile, Suffolk County only has 16 lead service lines, according to the report. While some 800,000 service lines out of 3.8 million across the state have not yet been analyzed, fewer than 2,000 of those missing l…

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Nor’easter Claims Another: Logic and G-Eazy’s Jones Beach Concert Canceled Nor’easter Claims Another: Logic and G-Eazy’s Jones Beach Concert Canceled Nor’easter Claims Another: Logic and G-Eazy’s Jones Beach Concert Canceled
Nor’easter Claims Another: Logic and G-Eazy’s Jones Beach Concert Canceled The G-Eazy and Logic concert scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 30 at Jones Beach Theater has been canceled due to nor’easter damage. The venue announced the cancellation Tuesday, Sept. 29 in social media posts. It blamed the cancellation on “coastal flooding that affected the venue.” Anyone who bought tickets through Ticketmaster will be automatically refunded, while people who got tickets through third-party resellers will need to contact those platforms, according to the Northwell at Jones Beach Theater. G-Eazy and Logic’s “The Endless Summer Tour Part II” began Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Kansas …
Dad, Mom, And Daughter Killed In NY House Fire, 13-Year-Son Survives Dad, Mom, And Daughter Killed In NY House Fire, 13-Year-Son Survives Dad, Mom, And Daughter Killed In NY House Fire, 13-Year-Son Survives
Dad, Mom, And Daughter Killed In NY House Fire, 13-Year-Son Survives A house fire in New York killed a father, mother, and their 11-year-old daughter, while their 13-year-old son barely survived, according to authorities. Dominick Rizzo Jr., 37; Alicia Ruefle, 39; and Abigail Rizzo, 11, all died from their injuries in the blaze, the city of Troy announced. Dominick Rizzo III, 13, jumped from a second-story window to survive, according to an online fundraiser launched for the family. “While he survived, he has also endured an unimaginable loss,” GoFundMe organizer Missy Remington wrote in the campaign. “We are asking our family, friends, neighbors, and commu…
Nassau DWI Driver Who Permanently Injured Teenager Gets Prison Time: Authorities Nassau DWI Driver Who Permanently Injured Teenager Gets Prison Time: Authorities Nassau DWI Driver Who Permanently Injured Teenager Gets Prison Time: Authorities
Nassau DWI Driver Who Permanently Injured Teenager Gets Prison Time: Authorities A drunk Long Island driver who permanently impaired a teenager in a wreck was sentenced Tuesday, Sept. 29 to prison time, authorities said. Kelyse Land, 26, of Valley Stream, got two to six years behind bars for the crash, the Nassau County District Attorney’s office said. Land was traveling on Hempstead Avenue around 11:45 p.m. July 25, 2025, when she crossed over the double yellow line and slammed head-on into a BMW stopped at a red light, authorities said. Two teenagers inside the BMW were seriously injured, according to investigators. The driver suffered multiple hand and wrist fractur…
Dentist’s Patients Left Scrambling As $300K Medicaid Fraudster From LI Jetted Across Europe: AG Dentist’s Patients Left Scrambling As $300K Medicaid Fraudster From LI Jetted Across Europe: AG Dentist’s Patients Left Scrambling As $300K Medicaid Fraudster From LI Jetted Across Europe: AG
Dentist’s Patients Left Scrambling As $300K Medicaid Fraudster From LI Jetted Across Europe: AG A Long Island man working as a dentist in Queens stole more than $300,000 from taxpayers through Medicaid fraud, authorities said. Suleman Nasimi, 46, of Hicksville, was arraigned Monday, Sept. 28 on 40 charges for the four-year fraud operation, the New York Attorney General’s office said. Nasimi operated a dental practice called Tooth Fresh Meadows and pulled the fraud between January 2020 and August 2024, investigators said. The alleged scheme was pretty straightforward: Nasimi billed Medicaid for dental procedures he never performed, then pocketed the cash and left patients in the cold,…

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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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NY Father Of Five’s Shock Killing Leads To Outpouring Of Support For His Kids NY Father Of Five’s Shock Killing Leads To Outpouring Of Support For His Kids NY Father Of Five’s Shock Killing Leads To Outpouring Of Support For His Kids
NY Father Of Five’s Shock Killing Leads To Outpouring Of Support For His Kids After a New York father of five was found dead in his home last week, the community has launched a fundraiser to support his children. James M. Clark, 43, was killed by his wife, Christine S. Clark, at their home in Hartford on Wednesday, Sept. 23, according to New York State Police. “His life was brutally ended at the hands of his wife after years of domestic violence,” organizer Alicia Randazzo, Clark’s sister, wrote in a GoFundMe. Clark worked at NAPA Saratoga Auto Supply in Saratoga Springs and “will be remembered for his kindness, strength, and the love he brought into the lives of ot…

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Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans
Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is combining two of its signature menu items in a new sandwich with a sweet twist. The chain announced the new Honey Chicken Biscuit in a news release on Monday, Sept. 28. The sandwich is available nationwide at participating restaurants. The $5 sandwich features Popeyes chicken served on a larger version of the chain's buttermilk biscuit with two packets of honey sauce. "At Popeyes, quality and bold flavor guide everything we do, and we're always looking for new ways to bring our most iconic items together," said chief marketing officer Matt Rubin. "The Honey Chi…

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Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans
Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is combining two of its signature menu items in a new sandwich with a sweet twist. The chain announced the new Honey Chicken Biscuit in a news release on Monday, Sept. 28. The sandwich is available nationwide at participating restaurants. The $5 sandwich features Popeyes chicken served on a larger version of the chain's buttermilk biscuit with two packets of honey sauce. "At Popeyes, quality and bold flavor guide everything we do, and we're always looking for new ways to bring our most iconic items together," said chief marketing officer Matt Rubin. "The Honey Chi…

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US To Roll Out Online Passport Platform: Here's When US To Roll Out Online Passport Platform: Here's When US To Roll Out Online Passport Platform: Here's When
US To Roll Out Online Passport Platform: Here's When A familiar federal task that can require paperwork, photos, appointments, and long waits is slated for a digital overhaul. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Tuesday, Sept. 29, that the Trump administration plans to launch an online system for first-time US passport applications through newly launched America.gov. Rubio announced a December 2026 target time for the digital passport application. The planned service is expected to let applicants upload photos, submit applications, and follow their progress in real time. "A passport is more than just a travel document," Rubio said.…