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Classic Chevy Crosses Into Oncoming Traffic, Seriously Injures Driver In Suffolk County Crash Classic Chevy Crosses Into Oncoming Traffic, Seriously Injures Driver In Suffolk County Crash Classic Chevy Crosses Into Oncoming Traffic, Seriously Injures Driver In Suffolk County Crash
Classic Chevy Crosses Into Oncoming Traffic, Seriously Injures Driver In Suffolk County Crash A 68-year-old man was seriously injured when his classic Chevrolet crossed into oncoming traffic and struck another vehicle on Long Island, leaving three people hospitalized, police said. The two-vehicle crash happened on Little East Neck Road in West Babylon at approximately 3:25 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, according to Suffolk County Police. The man was driving a 1966 Chevrolet southbound when he crossed into the opposite lane and struck a 2011 Chrysler, police said. The Chevrolet driver, a Babylon resident, suffered serious injuries, while the 62-year-old West Babylon woman driving the Chry…

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E-Bike Rider, 63, Thrown Over Handlebars In Crash, Suffolk County Police Say E-Bike Rider, 63, Thrown Over Handlebars In Crash, Suffolk County Police Say E-Bike Rider, 63, Thrown Over Handlebars In Crash, Suffolk County Police Say
E-Bike Rider, 63, Thrown Over Handlebars In Crash, Suffolk County Police Say A 63-year-old man suffered a head injury after being thrown over the handlebars of his electric bicycle in a Long Island crash on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 15, police said. The crash happened around 3:20 p.m. in Uniondale, where the man was riding westbound on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, according to Nassau County Police. He struck a curb at the intersection of Earle Ovington Boulevard, sending him over the handlebars, investigators said. The man was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of a head injury and was listed in stable condition, police said. No other injuries were reported.
LI Driver High On Fentanyl Hit 89 MPH Before Wrong-Way Crash: Investigators LI Driver High On Fentanyl Hit 89 MPH Before Wrong-Way Crash: Investigators LI Driver High On Fentanyl Hit 89 MPH Before Wrong-Way Crash: Investigators
LI Driver High On Fentanyl Hit 89 MPH Before Wrong-Way Crash: Investigators A Long Island delivery driver was high on fentanyl and hit 89 mph seconds before a fiery car crash in March, authorities said. Cheninson Lafontaine, 27, of Hempstead, was arraigned Thursday, Oct. 15 in connection with the wreck in Garden City that seriously injured a woman in the other car, the Nassau County District Attorney’s office said. Lafontaine had just finished his shift as an Uber Eats driver when he drove his 2020 Mercedes-Benz sedan the wrong way on Cathedral Avenue on March 7, 2026, prosecutors said. He was traveling 89 mph in the 30 mph zone seconds before crashing head-on int…
LI Father Of Three Dies Suddenly, Fundraiser Launched For Wife And Kids: ‘An Unimaginable Time' LI Father Of Three Dies Suddenly, Fundraiser Launched For Wife And Kids: ‘An Unimaginable Time' LI Father Of Three Dies Suddenly, Fundraiser Launched For Wife And Kids: ‘An Unimaginable Time'
LI Father Of Three Dies Suddenly, Fundraiser Launched For Wife And Kids: ‘An Unimaginable Time' A Long Island father of three died unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 10, and his family has launched a fundraiser following the shocking loss. Howard J. Woltmann III, of East Meadow, worked as a customs broker at JFK Airport and was remembered fondly across his personal and professional life. “He was the kind of person who could always make you laugh and had the biggest heart,” Woltmann’s niece Jennifer Bishun wrote on Facebook. “The love he had for my Aunt Tina, and the happiness they shared together, was truly something special and so admirable.” Tina Woltmann’s sister, Rosemary Duffy, launche…
Uninvited Teen Admits Killing 15-Year-Old At Suffolk House Party: Authorities Uninvited Teen Admits Killing 15-Year-Old At Suffolk House Party: Authorities Uninvited Teen Admits Killing 15-Year-Old At Suffolk House Party: Authorities
Uninvited Teen Admits Killing 15-Year-Old At Suffolk House Party: Authorities A Long Island teen who showed up uninvited to a house party admitted to fatally stabbing a 15-year-old boy after being asked to leave, prosecutors said. Aiden Zachary, 18, of Syosset, pleaded guilty Thursday, Oct. 15 to first-degree manslaughter in the killing of Liam Delemo, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. Though he was not invited, Zachary showed up at a large house party in West Babylon around 10 p.m. Nov. 3, 2025, prosecutors said. He was 17 at the time. After being asked to leave, Zachary got into an altercation with Delemo, investigators said. As the dispute escal…

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2-Star Reviews Flood In For Gia Giudice's New NJ Restaurant 2-Star Reviews Flood In For Gia Giudice's New NJ Restaurant 2-Star Reviews Flood In For Gia Giudice's New NJ Restaurant
2-Star Reviews Flood In For Gia Giudice's New NJ Restaurant Gia Giudice's new restaurant has barely opened its doors, and diners are already divided over everything from the food and prices to a reported no-children policy. Il Vero, the new Westwood restaurant from the daughter of "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice and Maria Sausa, a catering and special events coordinator, has begun welcoming guests, with early reviews praising its atmosphere while raising complaints about service, pricing and the dining experience. While the Center Avenue restaurant has received a dozen five-star ratings, none of those Google reviewers included wr…

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Netflix Replaces Top Show Boss Behind Your Favorites After Nearly A Decade The woman who oversaw some of Netflix's biggest hits, including "Stranger Things," "Wednesday," and "Squid Game," is leaving the streaming giant after nearly a decade. Bela Bajaria, Netflix's chief content officer, is departing the company, Netflix announced Thursday, Oct. 15. Peter Rice, a former Disney and Fox executive, will replace her beginning Monday, Oct. 26. The shakeup comes one day after Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters told employees on Wednesday, Oct. 14, that the company was cutting about 1,000 jobs, or 6% of its workforce, in its largest round of layoffs yet d…

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Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Nearly 95,000 Hyundai and Genesis cars are being recalled because their power seat motors can overheat and catch fire, even when the vehicles are parked. Hyundai Motor America is recalling 94,622 Hyundai Genesis and Genesis G80 sedans, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Friday, Oct. 9. Owners are being urged to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings or other cars until repairs are completed. The problem involves switches that control the front power seats. The switches can become damaged or dislodged if struck hard enough, causing them…

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Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know
Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Nearly 95,000 Hyundai and Genesis cars are being recalled because their power seat motors can overheat and catch fire, even when the vehicles are parked. Hyundai Motor America is recalling 94,622 Hyundai Genesis and Genesis G80 sedans, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Friday, Oct. 9. Owners are being urged to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings or other cars until repairs are completed. The problem involves switches that control the front power seats. The switches can become damaged or dislodged if struck hard enough, causing them…

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'DWTS' Star Almost Went 'Will Smith' On Judge, He Says In Deleted Post 'DWTS' Star Almost Went 'Will Smith' On Judge, He Says In Deleted Post 'DWTS' Star Almost Went 'Will Smith' On Judge, He Says In Deleted Post
'DWTS' Star Almost Went 'Will Smith' On Judge, He Says In Deleted Post "Dancing With the Stars" pro and Bergen County, NJ resident Val Chmerkovskiy has issued a public apology after referencing Will Smith's infamous 2022 Oscars slap in a since-deleted social media post. The day after the show's first-ever "Super Bowl Night," Chmerkovskiy wrote on TikTok, "You almost saw Fresh Prince enter the ballroom last night." The post appeared to be directed at judge Carrie Ann Inaba following a tense exchange with fellow pro Jenna Johnson, who is Chmerkovskiy's wife. Inaba had criticized Johnson's choreography with partner Harry Shum Jr., saying their samba lacked dance…