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LI Attorney Who Stole $500K From CT Trust Then Lied To Beneficiaries Headed To Prison LI Attorney Who Stole $500K From CT Trust Then Lied To Beneficiaries Headed To Prison LI Attorney Who Stole $500K From CT Trust Then Lied To Beneficiaries Headed To Prison
LI Attorney Who Stole $500K From CT Trust Then Lied To Beneficiaries Headed To Prison A New York attorney who stole more than half a million dollars from a trust tied to a Connecticut commercial building will spend eight months in federal prison, authorities said. Edward W. Miller, 71, of Lawrence, New York, was sentenced Thursday, Nov. 12, to wire fraud in a Hartford federal court, the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut said. He must serve a year of supervised release. Federal prosecutors said Miller spent more than six years stealing money from a New Canaan trust he was hired to manage. He then lied to beneficiaries about the missing funds after the trust's c…

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Driver Killed In Fiery LIE Crash Was NYPD Sergeant And Father Of Two: Fundraiser Driver Killed In Fiery LIE Crash Was NYPD Sergeant And Father Of Two: Fundraiser Driver Killed In Fiery LIE Crash Was NYPD Sergeant And Father Of Two: Fundraiser
Driver Killed In Fiery LIE Crash Was Nypd Sergeant And Father Of Two: Fundraiser The driver killed in a fiery car crash on the Long Island Expressway was a married NYPD sergeant with two kids, his loved ones said. Javier Ramirez, 38, was remembered as “a kind, hardworking, dependable, and dedicated individual” in an online fundraiser launched for his family. “Beyond his commitment to the job, Javier was an amazing person whose character extended far beyond the uniform,” organizers Joseph Aliberti and Juan Gonzalez wrote in the GoFundMe. “He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a valued member of his family and community.” Ramirez was an 11-year veteran of the fo…
Family Feud: Nassau Man Stabs Two Brothers In Their Backs During Argument, Police Say Family Feud: Nassau Man Stabs Two Brothers In Their Backs During Argument, Police Say Family Feud: Nassau Man Stabs Two Brothers In Their Backs During Argument, Police Say
Family Feud: Nassau Man Stabs Two Brothers In Their Backs During Argument, Police Say A Long Island man stabbed his two brothers in the back during a family argument Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 11, police said. Joshua Pichardo, 26, of Elmont, was involved in a dispute with his brothers that started verbally and escalated, the Nassau County Police Department said. Pichardo ended the dispute by stabbing both his brothers in the back around 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, cops said. Officers arrived at the scene in Elmont and arrested Pichardo, according to authorities. The two wounded brothers were hospitalized for treatment and evaluation of their injuries, police said. Pichardo was cha…
Burglars Kick Down Door, Beat Man With Gun In Terrifying Long Island Home Invasion: Cops Burglars Kick Down Door, Beat Man With Gun In Terrifying Long Island Home Invasion: Cops Burglars Kick Down Door, Beat Man With Gun In Terrifying Long Island Home Invasion: Cops
Burglars Kick Down Door, Beat Man With Gun In Terrifying Long Island Home Invasion: Cops A Long Island family was attacked by a group of burglars on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 11, police said. Four males kicked open a side door to the family’s home on Patchogue Avenue in Mastic around 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, the Suffolk County Police Department said. The burglars then struck a man with a firearm, shoved a woman, stole various items, and fled the scene, cops said. They have not been located since. While the male victim suffered minor injuries, he refused further medical attention, police said. The woman was not injured. Anyone with information in the case is asked to call SCPD’s S…
EMT Stopped To Help Others, Now Fighting For Life After Chaotic Long Island Car Crash: Police EMT Stopped To Help Others, Now Fighting For Life After Chaotic Long Island Car Crash: Police EMT Stopped To Help Others, Now Fighting For Life After Chaotic Long Island Car Crash: Police
EMT Stopped To Help Others, Now Fighting For Life After Chaotic Long Island Car Crash: Police A well-meaning EMT who stopped to help two drivers in a Long Island car crash was hospitalized in critical condition after a third driver plowed into the scene, police said. The victim, a 44-year-old Deer Park man, was rushed to Stony Brook University Hospital around 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 in critical condition, the Suffolk County Police Department said. The trouble began when a 2010 Ford and a 2015 Chevrolet were involved in a car crash on the westbound Sunrise Service Road, east of Wilson Boulevard in Islip Terrace, police said. Two men, both driving separate Dodge Rams, stopped to as…

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NY's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List NY's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List NY's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List
NY's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List Thousands of nursing homes across the Northeast have been evaluated in new national ratings highlighting the best facilities for rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes ratings on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The annual list evaluated more than 14,600 skilled nursing facilities in all 50 states and Washington, DC. The study evaluated nursing homes using 17 quality measures in each care category, including staffing levels, hospital readmissions, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. U.S. News rated 2,236 facilities across the Northeast.…

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Jersey Shore ‘Thrill Killer’ Suspected In NY Murder As Six Cold Case Victims ID’d: Authorities Jersey Shore ‘Thrill Killer’ Suspected In NY Murder As Six Cold Case Victims ID’d: Authorities Jersey Shore ‘Thrill Killer’ Suspected In NY Murder As Six Cold Case Victims ID’d: Authorities
Jersey Shore ‘Thrill Killer’ Suspected In NY Murder As Six Cold Case Victims ID’d: Authorities Six Long Island cold case victims were publicly identified for the first time Thursday, Nov. 12, including one who may have been shot dead by a New Jersey serial killer, officials said. The highest profile case was that of “Montauk Mary,” an elderly woman who was shot four times and found near East Overlook Park on Montauk Highway in March 1978. She was identified Thursday as Sofia Margherita Marrone, a Pleasantville, NJ, woman who was 73 years old when she died, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office. Marrone was killed by four .22-caliber “short round” bullets — the …

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Oprah's Favorite Things Turns 30 With 79 Gifts, 30 Under $100 Oprah's Favorite Things Turns 30 With 79 Gifts, 30 Under $100 Oprah's Favorite Things Turns 30 With 79 Gifts, 30 Under $100
Oprah's Favorite Things Turns 30 With 79 Gifts, 30 Under $100 Oprah Winfrey's famous Favorite Things list is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and holiday shoppers have 79 gifts to explore this year — including 30 priced under $100. Unveiled Thursday, Nov. 12, the 2026 collection features everything from beauty products and gourmet foods to kitchen gadgets, clothing, technology, and gifts for children. This year's selections are featured in a new dedicated Amazon storefront, making it easier for shoppers to browse Oprah's picks and get a head start on their holiday shopping. And fortunately, shoppers don't have to spend thousands — or even $100 — to p…

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Oprah's Favorite Things Turns 30 With 79 Gifts, 30 Under $100 Oprah's Favorite Things Turns 30 With 79 Gifts, 30 Under $100 Oprah's Favorite Things Turns 30 With 79 Gifts, 30 Under $100
Oprah's Favorite Things Turns 30 With 79 Gifts, 30 Under $100 Oprah Winfrey's famous Favorite Things list is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and holiday shoppers have 79 gifts to explore this year — including 30 priced under $100. Unveiled Thursday, Nov. 12, the 2026 collection features everything from beauty products and gourmet foods to kitchen gadgets, clothing, technology, and gifts for children. This year's selections are featured in a new dedicated Amazon storefront, making it easier for shoppers to browse Oprah's picks and get a head start on their holiday shopping. And fortunately, shoppers don't have to spend thousands — or even $100 — to p…

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Soldier, 18, Killed In Training: Instructor Pleads Guilty, Family Says No Justice Soldier, 18, Killed In Training: Instructor Pleads Guilty, Family Says No Justice Soldier, 18, Killed In Training: Instructor Pleads Guilty, Family Says No Justice
Soldier, 18, Killed In Training: Instructor Pleads Guilty, Family Says No Justice An 18-year-old Pennsylvania soldier was killed during a firearms training exercise, and the instructor responsible has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, but the soldier's grieving family says justice has not been served. Sean Stark, 38, of Carlisle, entered the guilty plea before US District Judge Joseph F. Saporito Jr. on Thursday, Nov. 12, in connection with the March 12 shooting death of Specialist Krystofer Lee Lopez at Letterkenny Army Depot in Franklin County. Stark, a Department of the Army police officer and firearms instructor at the military installation, admitted to inv…