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Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Crash With Buick SUV On Long Island: Detectives
A 54-year-old man was critically injured in a motorcycle crash in Levittown, Nassau County Homicide Squad Detectives announced on Sunday, July 13. The crash happened around 4:46 p.m. when the man was heading north on Valley Road riding a 2019 Aprilia motorcycle. He collided with a 2022 Buick SUV driven by a 20-year-old woman heading west, investigators said. The motorcyclist was rushed to a nearby hospital with serious injuries and is currently listed in critical condition. The driver of the SUV remained at the scene. Detectives say the investigation remains ongoing.
Police & Fire
Brooklyn Man Accused Of Attacking Woman, Injuring Cops On LI: Police
A Brooklyn man allegedly assaulted a woman, resisted arrest, and injured two Nassau County police officers, authorities announced on Sunday, July 13. Kareem Howell, 34, was arrested after officers responded to a domestic disturbance on G Street in Elmont at 2:21 p.m., according to the Fifth Squad. Detectives said Howell got into a verbal argument with a 32-year-old woman that escalated into a physical altercation. He allegedly struck her several times and forcibly took her phone, prompting her to flee the home in fear for her life. Officers arriving at the scene saw Howell flee on foot. Wh…
Police & Fire
10-Year-Old Rescued From Water Emergency In Atlantic Beach: Nassau Police
A 10-year-old boy was rescued from the waters near the Clearwater Beach Club in Atlantic Beach on Sunday, July 13, at 4:39 p.m., the Nassau County Police Department announced. The child had been swimming near the Jetty when he became distressed, according to police. A lifeguard from the Village of Atlantic Beach and an off-duty Nassau County Police Lieutenant teamed up to bring the boy to safety. The Atlantic Beach Fire Department responded, but everyone involved declined medical attention at the scene, officials said. Police are reminding the public to swim only where lifeguards are prese…
Weather
Tropical Activity Heats Up With Trio Of Potential Systems For East Coast
A summertime shuffle in the jet stream has forecasters eyeing fresh tropical activity along the East Coast. AccuWeather’s hurricane team says three separate trouble spots have popped up across the Atlantic basin, but the one demanding the most attention is a frontal boundary now draped just off the Southeast shoreline. The development is predicted for Monday, July 15, through Thursday, July 17. The setup is eerily similar to the pattern that spun up Tropical Storm Chantal earlier this month. That storm dumped more than a month’s worth of rain on parts of North Carolina. Chapel…
Lifestyle
Conjoined Twin Carmen Andrade Says 'I Do,' In Quiet CT Ceremony; Sister Says 'I Won't'
Carmen Andrade, one of a pair of conjoined twins, has married her longtime boyfriend, Daniel McCormack, in a quiet family ceremony in New Milford, Connecticut. The couple met on the dating app Hinge in 2020 and had been together for nearly five years before deciding to tie the knot at a small ceremony at Lovers Leap Bridge over the Housatonic River. “We eloped in October with our families,” Carmen told Today. They exchanged vows on Lover’s Leap Bridge, surrounded by close relatives. Carmen wore a long, green, glittering dress and proudly displayed her ring in a YouTube video titl…
Lifestyle
Maga
Melts Down Over New Superman Movie — As It Soars Past $200M Worldwide
Superman soared into theaters this weekend and had a record-breaking debut — despite some political opposition. DC Studios is off to a great start under director James Gunn, notching a $122 million opening weekend stateside, while garnering a massive $217 million across the globe, according to projections, EW reported. The impressive haul comes despite what right-wing media reported. "I went to the Yankees-Mets game ... And you should see the people sitting for "God Bless America," Fox pundit Kellyanne Conway said, before throwing more shade at the movie. "And …
Police & Fire
Knife-Wielding Man Shot Dead After Stabbing Victim; Suffolk Co. Officers Hospitalized: Police
A knife-wielding man was shot dead while lunging at a stabbing victim, and two Suffolk County police officers were hospitalized during the chaos, authorities announced on Sunday, July 13. Officers from the Sixth Precinct were called to the rear of 2505 Middle Country Road in Centereach at 8:48 a.m. for a disturbance involving a weapon, according to Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina. At the scene, officers found a 44-year-old man who had been stabbed in the neck. As the victim was being treated, Emilson Yoan Ordonez-Vanegaz, 29, came out of a nearby wooded area with a knife r…
Business
Listeria Scare Leads To Recall Of Mushroom Product
A mushroom product distributed to a produce supplier and supermarket has been recalled following the detection of a dangerous foodborne pathogen. The recall, posted by the FDA on Saturday, July 12, involves 200-gram packages of “Needle Mushrooms” distributed by LLK Trading Inc., a company based in Linden, New Jersey. According to the notice, routine testing revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can include high fever, severe headache, …
Sports
Trump Greeted With Cheers At MetLife Stadium For FIFA Club World Cup Final (
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President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, drawing deafening cheers ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup final between Chelsea and PSG The president and First Lady were on hand for the finale between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain FC, where the former took an early, overwhelming halftime lead. President Donald J. Trump and the First Lady touch down in Teterboro, New Jersey, en route to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium pic.twitter.com/L6AOBrIRhA — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 13, 2025 Trump landed at…
News
'High-Dose Turmeric Supplement Nearly Killed Me:' Mom Hopes Her Story Will Save Others
Katie Mohan was just trying to feel a little healthier when she picked up a bottle of turmeric supplements at Costco in the spring. What happened instead nearly killed her. And now, the 57-year-old Morristown mom of three is warning others after a high-dose turmeric supplement landed her in NYU Langone’s liver transplant unit. “I was taking this to just kind of be a little healthier,” said Mohan, a longtime fitness instructor at The Bar Method in Bernardsville. “I had no idea these were signs of liver damage.” Mohan began taking 2,250 mg of turmeric with black pepper extract in March to e…
Politics
Gavin Newsom Rips VP JD Vance For Disneyland Trip: 'The Families You're Tearing Apart Won't'
The "Happiest Place on Earth" was anything but for Vice President JD Vance in California. Vance took a visit to Disneyland on Saturday with his family, where he was met by protesters and a vitriolic tweet from California Gov. Gavin Newsom amid the unprecedented and sweeping deportation of immigrant families across the country. On July 12, more than 100 protesters were at the gates of the amusement park to heckle Vance and his family, who were enjoying a day out, according to the Orange County Register. Protesters could be seen on video waving Mexican flags outside the Grand Cal…
Business
Breaking Parts On E-Bikes Create Crash Dangers, Prompting Nationwide Recall
Thousands of electric bicycles sold across the US are being recalled because a part could break while riding, causing crashes. Giant Bicycle issued the recall for about 6,200 Momentum Vida E+ e-bikes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 10. The recall comes after four reports of broken fork steerer tubes, although no injuries have been reported. The e-bikes were sold from September 2019 through May 2025. They were available at authorized Giant dealers nationwide and online for $2,500 to $3,200, according to the CPSC. The issue involves the fork…
Politics
Maga
Turns On Trump After He Tells Followers To ‘Drop’ Jeffrey Epstein Speculation
Donald Trump just discovered what it feels like to be on the wrong end of his own movement. A post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, July 12, scolding supporters for obsessing over the alleged “client-list” story involving convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has triggered the harshest pushback Trump has faced from MAGA influencers. The president wrote in the post: “What’s going on with my ‘boys’ and, in some cases, ‘gals'? They’re all going after Attorney General Pam Bondi, who is doing a FANTASTIC JOB! We are on one Team, MAGA, and I don’t like what’s…
Police & Fire
DUI Tesla Driver, 21, Charged In Crash That Killed Brooklyn Woman On NJ Highway, Records Show
A DUI Tesla driver has been charged in a deadly crash that killed a United Airlines employee from New York on the Garden State Parkway, New Jersey State Police and court records confirm. Troopers responded at 12:46 a.m. on Sunday, July 6, to a crash near milepost 126.4 northbound in Sayreville, NJSP Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. A Chrysler minivan was stopped on the right shoulder when a Tesla, operated by 21-year-old Anish Shriram of Livingston, slammed into the back of a Nissan, setting off a chain reaction, Lebron said. After the Tesla hit the Nissan, both vehicles veered into the righ…
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Health Insurance Premiums Take Among Most In US From NY Paychecks, Study Says
Health insurance premiums are taking a big portion of many Northeast residents' paychecks, while some are losing much less of their incomes, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of States Where People Spend the Most & Least on Health Insurance on Thursday, July 10. The study ranked all 50 states by how much residents spend on silver-tier health insurance plans as a share of median household income. Premiums rose 6% for individual plans and 7% for family plans in 2024, continuing a recent trend of dramatic increases. "Inflation has driven up health i…
Police & Fire
Long Island Man, 64, Commits Lewd Act In Front Of Woman: Police
A Long Island man is facing charges after allegedly exposing himself outside his Roslyn Harbor home, Nassau County Police said. Albert Lamotta, 64, was arrested on Saturday, July 12, around 6:22 p.m. after a 38-year-old woman saw him committing a lewd act outside his house at 22 Shaun Ridge, authorities said. Officers responded to the scene and placed Lamotta under arrest without incident. Lamotta has been charged with public lewdness. He was issued an appearance ticket and is due back in First District Court in Hempstead on Friday, July 25. Anyone who believes they may have been a victim…
Police & Fire
New Mugshot Shows Unlicensed Driver Who Killed Teen Suspect Fleeing Cops On Long Island: Report
A 15-year-old boy riding an e-bike was killed in a crash on Long Island on Saturday night, July 12, as police reportedly chased after him in connection with an armed robbery in Queens, Daily Voice has learned. According to the NY Post, police responded to 265-17 Hillside Avenue just after 8 p.m. for reports of an armed robbery. That's when the teen took off on the e-bike, prompting a pursuit. The boy was ultimately struck at the intersection of Lakeville Road and Bryant Avenue in North New Hyde Park at 8:12 p.m. and found the teen dead at the scene, Nassau County police said. Detectiv…
Police & Fire
$51K Basement Job Vanishes, Contractor Fakes Robbery: Suffolk County Police
A Long Island contractor ran off with $51,000 — then claimed he was robbed to cover it up, Suffolk County Police announced on Sunday, July 13. Troy Mayer, 36, of Commack, was arrested on Saturday, July 12 after detectives uncovered his elaborate lie about a fake robbery in Port Jefferson, the department announced the next day. Mayer, the owner of Pure Renovations, called 911 on April 21 to report he’d been held up and robbed of $26,300 — money a Port Jefferson family had just given him that day for a basement renovation, police said. But after investigating, Suffolk County Second Squad dete…
Business
NYC Airports Among Worst For Summer Cancellations, New Study Says: Here's Why
Northeast travelers will experience some of the worst travel delays over the summer, according to a new study. Upgraded Points released its 2025 study of Airports With the Most Summertime Flight Delays on Monday, July 7. The travel website studied federal data since 2022 to determine which airports and airlines experience the most issues during the summer. The study found that the New York City metro area has the highest rate of summer flight cancellations and some of the longest tarmac waits in the country. Crowded runways, unpredictable weather, and Northeast airspace conge…
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist's Passenger Killed In Crash With Kia On Long Island: Police
A motorcycle passenger was killed in a weekend crash with an SUV in North Hills, Nassau County police announced on Sunday, July 13. The deadly collision happened when a 2025 Kia Sportage, driven by a 51-year-old man, crashed into a 2010 Harley Davidson motorcycle on the eastbound side of the South Service Road at 12:49 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, according to Homicide Squad detectives. The motorcycle was operated by a 63-year-old man with a 58-year-old woman riding as a passenger, police said. All three were rushed to a nearby hospital, authorities noted. The drivers of both the motorcycle …
News
State Department Urges 'Increased Caution' If Traveling To These 3 Countries
The State Department is urging travelers to stay alert if heading to any of three international destinations now under expanded advisories. The new Level 2 travel advisories for the Dominican Republic, India, and Mozambique warn American citizens to exercise increased caution when visiting these countries due to risks ranging from crime to terrorism. Travel advisories from the US government are issued on a four-level scale, with Level 1 urging normal precautions and Level 4 indicating a "do not travel" recommendation. The latest Level 2 alerts reflect safety concerns that, while not …
Lifestyle
This NY Locale Named America's Best Town To Visit
Where can you find a waterfall, a blues club, and world-class waffles, all in one Top 10 list? CNN Travel has unveiled its second annual ranking of America’s Best Towns To Visit, spotlighting small cities with standout charm, and a big dose of the unexpected. The outlet tapped its readers and contributors for nominations. It then narrowed the field by evaluating each town’s attractions, dining and drink options, cultural and nightlife scenes, identity, diversity, proximity to other destinations, and general “wow factor.” Travel essentials like lodging and accessibility were also con…
Politics
Immigration Debate Deepens: Poll Reveals Americans' Views Of Trump's Actions
A new national survey reveals Americans' thoughts on several key immigration actions taken by President Donald Trump's administration. The Pew Research Center poll finds that more Americans disapprove than approve of the administration’s overall approach to immigration, by a margin of 47 to 42 percent. A total of 5,044 adults were surveyed nationwide over a week-long period in June. Among the specific actions tested, the most widely opposed were the suspension of most asylum applications, with 60 percent disapproving. Additionally, 59 percent disapprove of the decision to end Tempor…
Police & Fire
4 CT Men Cling To Sinking Boat For Hour Before Dramatic NY Police Rescue In Long Island Sound
Four Connecticut men spent nearly an hour holding onto the hull of their overturned boat in the Long Island Sound before being rescued by Suffolk County Marine Bureau officers, authorities said. The 20-foot center console power boat capsized near Stratford Shoal—the middle ground of the Sound— on Sunday, July 13, according to Suffolk County Police. The men, who were not wearing life jackets, had launched from Stratford, CT, and were found clinging to the partially submerged vessel around 12:07 a.m., police said. Marine Delta, operated by Officers Jack Hardy and John Falcone, responded to t…
Police & Fire
Mugshot Shows Driver, 62, Charged After Mowing Down Anti
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Protestors In NJ
A North Bergen woman was arrested after police say she hit several protesters with her vehicle during a public demonstration in Fairview on Saturday, July 12 (scroll for video). The incident happened around midday around 2:!5 p.m., at the intersection of Fairview and Anderson avenues, according to Fairview Police Chief Vincent Bellucci. Demonstrators were crossing the intersection, temporarily holding up traffic, when a confrontation began between one of the participants and a motorist, later identified as Linda Roglen, Bellucci said. One of the demonstrators spat on Roglen — which i…
Politics
'I'm Everything You Fear': Rosie O'Donnell Hits Back After Trump Floats Revoking Citizenship
Rosie O’Donnell has responded to President Donald Trump’s salvo claiming he's considering revoking her US citizenship with a blistering, 280-word Instagram broadside that revives one of the entertainment world’s longest-running feuds. Posted late Saturday, July 12, alongside a photo of Trump socializing with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the comedian and Emmy-winning talk-show host's message casts Trump as “king joffrey with a tangerine spray tan." O'Donnell declared that Trump's threat to strip her of citizenship only proves “I still live rent-free in that collapsin…
Business
Suffocation Risk Forces Recall Of Baby Mattresses Sold On Amazon
More than 20,000 baby mattresses are being recalled due to an entrapment risk that could cause serious injury or death. The recall was issued for about 21,500 Creekliybear "Pack and Play" aftermarket play yard mattresses, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 10. Regulators said the mattresses fail to meet federal safety standards and may not fit properly in play yards. According to the CPSC, the mattresses are too thick, creating a potential suffocation hazard. "Babies can suffocate in gaps between an undersized mattress, or extra padding, and s…
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Struck Dead By Minivan In Suffolk County: Police
A 30-year-old man was killed after being struck by a minivan in Suffolk County, authorities announced on Saturday, July 12. Kojo Owusu, of Brentwood, was crossing eastbound Suffolk Avenue near Fourth Street when he was hit by a 2012 Dodge Caravan around 4:53 a.m., Suffolk County Police said. The van was traveling eastbound and driven by Rosa Campos, 50, also of Brentwood. She was not injured in the crash, police said. Owusu was rushed to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore where he was pronounced dead, according to the department. The Dodge Caravan was impounded for a safety chec…
News
10 Worst Fast-Food Meals For Your Waistline: Does Your Favorite Make The List?
Fast food might feel like a lifesaver. It’s quick, cheap (well, it used to be), and just a drive-thru away. Whether you’re running late for work or feeding a car full of hungry kids, there’s a certain kind of comfort in knowing a burger and fries are accessible and close. But that convenience comes at a cost, and not just to your wallet. Behind the bright menus and friendly slogans are meals packed with calories, sodium, sugar, and fat, often more than your body needs in an entire day. And it’s not always obvious. What looks like a “regular combo” might be pushing 2,000 calories before desse…
Lifestyle
‘She’s
That
Girl’: Viral NY American Girl Doll Weather Prep Meme Sparks Applause, Eye Rolls
She’s got her NOAA weather radio, her bug-out bag, her backup phone charger — and she’s not driving through floodwaters. She’s an American Girl Doll, and she’s going viral for being that prepared. A social media post by the New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services is racking up thousands of likes, comments, and shares for its millennial-coded twist on disaster preparedness. Instead of dry bullet points or boring brochures, the agency used American Girl Dolls to deliver safety tips with Gen Z flair. One doll is equipped with flashlights and canned goods. Another …
News
911 Service Fully Restored After Outages Across PA (
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UPDATE: Pennsylvania’s 911 system was fully restored by 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, according to officials. Emergency call functionality has resumed statewide following Friday’s widespread outage. Residents can now call 911 as normal for emergencies. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency has not yet released details on what caused the disruption. Authorities thanked the public for their cooperation and encouraged residents to continue following official updates through their county’s emergency services and social media pages. ORIGINAL: A statewide alert blared across phones in Pen…
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