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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: LI Man Stabs Two Brothers In Their Backs During Argument, Police Say Family Feud: LI Man Stabs Two Brothers In Their Backs During Argument, Police Say Family Feud: LI Man Stabs Two Brothers In Their Backs During Argument, Police Say
Family Feud: LI 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 Suffolk Home Invasion: Cops Burglars Kick Down Door, Beat Man With Gun In Terrifying Suffolk Home Invasion: Cops Burglars Kick Down Door, Beat Man With Gun In Terrifying Suffolk Home Invasion: Cops
Burglars Kick Down Door, Beat Man With Gun In Terrifying Suffolk 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…
Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button
Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button A familiar iPhone button could disappear from future models, potentially changing how users access some everyday shortcuts. Multiple reports suggest Apple is considering removing the standalone Action Button from new iPhones starting in the second half of 2027.  The coverage traces back to a claim from Weibo tipster Instant Digital, rather than an announcement from Apple. The proposed change would move the Action Button’s customizable functions into Camera Control, according to MacDailyNews. A single press would open the Camera app. Pressing and holding would trigger the user-assigne…

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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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Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike A sudden surge in surcharges is leaving consumers frustrated and fatigued as fees pile up across industries.  From restaurants to airlines and online retailers, businesses are increasingly tacking on extra charges to offset rising costs. And customers are noticing. The trend, often referred to as "fee fatigue," has grown significantly in recent years.  According to a JD Power study, 34 percent of small businesses now add credit card surcharges, while restaurant surcharges have jumped from 16 percent in 2022 to 20 percent in 2025.  These fees, which often appear at checkout,…

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Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike
Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike A sudden surge in surcharges is leaving consumers frustrated and fatigued as fees pile up across industries.  From restaurants to airlines and online retailers, businesses are increasingly tacking on extra charges to offset rising costs. And customers are noticing. The trend, often referred to as "fee fatigue," has grown significantly in recent years.  According to a JD Power study, 34 percent of small businesses now add credit card surcharges, while restaurant surcharges have jumped from 16 percent in 2022 to 20 percent in 2025.  These fees, which often appear at checkout,…

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Search Ad Scams Could Cost You: What To Check A routine Google search could take a costly turn before you realize anything is wrong. Scammers buy search ads that impersonate legitimate businesses, then send users to convincing fake websites, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. Those pages can steal login credentials and financial information, enabling account theft. The trap starts with something ordinary: searching for a familiar company and choosing a prominent result. Criminals can copy a business’s website and use a nearly identical address, making the destination look trustworthy. The consequences can extend b…