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Black Bear Spotted At NY School Campus, Triggers Lockout — And Jokes Black Bear Spotted At NY School Campus, Triggers Lockout — And Jokes Black Bear Spotted At NY School Campus, Triggers Lockout — And Jokes
Black Bear Spotted At NY School Campus, Triggers Lockout — And Jokes Does a bear poop in the woods? Well, it definitely poops on a school campus in New York. A black bear was spotted on the campus of Taconic Hills Central School District in Craryville, Columbia County, on Monday afternoon, Nov. 2, the district announced. The bear was seen around 1 p.m. near the campus tennis courts, prompting an immediate order for all students to move indoors, THCSD said in a Facebook post. A brief lockout was initiated, and the bear was spotted near a window. “We think he was just looking to join a science class and expand his knowledge,” the district joked. “Unfortunatel…

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News 12 Bonus Channel To Shut Down As Company Faces Bankruptcy: Reports News 12 Bonus Channel To Shut Down As Company Faces Bankruptcy: Reports News 12 Bonus Channel To Shut Down As Company Faces Bankruptcy: Reports
News 12 Bonus Channel To Shut Down As Company Faces Bankruptcy: Reports News 12 is shutting down its dedicated traffic and weather channel, known as News 12+. The channel will cease broadcasting on Dec. 27, according to Cord Cutters News, which first reported the story Friday, Oct. 30. News 12+ was relaunched in 2019 as a dedicated traffic and weather channel for News 12 viewers. The channel also included short news segments and updates. Other News 12 products are not affected by the shutdown, Newsday reported. News 12+ has been available for Optimum subscribers as channel 61 on Long Island, and it was available across the region. Optimum, the parent company …
Pedestrian Airlifted After Hit-And-Run Driver Leaves Him Unconscious On Suffolk Road: Cops Pedestrian Airlifted After Hit-And-Run Driver Leaves Him Unconscious On Suffolk Road: Cops Pedestrian Airlifted After Hit-And-Run Driver Leaves Him Unconscious On Suffolk Road: Cops
Pedestrian Airlifted After Hit-And-Run Driver Leaves Him Unconscious On Suffolk Road: Cops A hit-and-run driver left a man unconscious and bleeding on a Long Island roadway early Sunday, Nov. 1, police said. The wounded man was discovered around 4:20 a.m. Sunday on North Road in Hampton Bays, across from the eastbound entrance ramp of Sunrise Highway, near Canal Road, according to the Southampton Town Police Department. Investigators determined a vehicle likely struck the man in the roadway before abandoning the scene, police said. Hampton Bays Volunteer Ambulance personnel treated the man at the scene before a Suffolk County police helicopter flew him to Stony Brook University …
Drunk Driver Plows Into Parked Mercedes With Two Inside In Montauk: Cops Drunk Driver Plows Into Parked Mercedes With Two Inside In Montauk: Cops Drunk Driver Plows Into Parked Mercedes With Two Inside In Montauk: Cops
Drunk Driver Plows Into Parked Mercedes With Two Inside In Montauk: Cops A drunk driver plowed into a parked car in the Hamptons with two people inside, police announced Monday, Nov. 2. Anya Kopyleva, 43, of Jackson, WY, was arrested following the incident on Friday morning, Oct. 16, the East Hampton Town Police Department said. Kopyleva was driving a 2007 Toyota Camry in Carl Fisher Plaza in Montauk when she crashed into a parked vehicle around 11:30 a.m., according to a police report. Officers responded to the crash and observed Kopyleva unsteady on her feet with bloodshot eyes and the smell of alcohol on her breath, cops said. She also failed field sobriety …
106 MPH Drunk Driver Who Killed LI Father In Fiery Crash Headed To Prison: Authorities 106 MPH Drunk Driver Who Killed LI Father In Fiery Crash Headed To Prison: Authorities 106 MPH Drunk Driver Who Killed LI Father In Fiery Crash Headed To Prison: Authorities
106 MPH Drunk Driver Who Killed LI Father In Fiery Crash Headed To Prison: Authorities A drunk driver who hit 106 mph before running a red light and killing a beloved father heading home from work has been sentenced to prison, officials said. Bryan Mizhirumbay, 24, of Lindenhurst, was sentenced to between seven and 15 years behind bars on Monday, Nov. 2, after pleading guilty in the crash that killed 55-year-old Craig White, the Nassau County District Attorney’s office said. Mizhirumbay had been drinking on the job while working at a restaurant and headed home at around 11 p.m. on Sept. 3, 2025, according to investigators. White was also driving home from his job at AHRC Nass…

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Shake Shack Opens Steps From Long Island’s ‘Best Burger’ — And Locals Take Sides Shake Shack Opens Steps From Long Island’s ‘Best Burger’ — And Locals Take Sides Shake Shack Opens Steps From Long Island’s ‘Best Burger’ — And Locals Take Sides
Shake Shack Opens Steps From Long Island’s ‘Best Burger’ — And Locals Take Sides A new Shake Shack location on Long Island has sparked controversy and camaraderie. The New York City-based global chain opened a new restaurant steps away from local joint Burger City in a shopping plaza at 1900 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A 1010WINS story on the showdown drew hundreds of Facebook comments. “I would go to the small business before I would go to Shake Shack just on principle, whether it's good or not,” one person wrote, racking up 150 likes. But Burger City is more than just a local place — it's been voted "Best Burger" on Long Island multi…

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PA Dad Of 3 Killed Piloting Florida Learjet Remembered For Faith, Childhood Dream PA Dad Of 3 Killed Piloting Florida Learjet Remembered For Faith, Childhood Dream PA Dad Of 3 Killed Piloting Florida Learjet Remembered For Faith, Childhood Dream
PA Dad Of 3 Killed Piloting Florida Learjet Remembered For Faith, Childhood Dream A Pennsylvania father of three who dreamed of flying as a boy is being remembered for his faith and dependability after he was killed piloting a Learjet that crashed in Florida. Captain Jeff Gregory, 55, was identified as the pilot of N722BD, by his family following NTSB's press conference on Monday, Nov. 2. Gregory was among nine people killed when the Learjet 60 crashed in Palm Beach County on Sunday, Nov. 1. The aircraft was traveling from Austin, Texas, to North Eleuthera in the Bahamas. His Pennsylvania roots included attending Limerick Chapel in Montgomery County, where he spent his …

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Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know Trader Joe's is bringing back a popular surprise for shoppers after its mystery shopping bags sold out quickly in 2025. The grocery chain plans to release its Mystery Packs at stores nationwide in early November, a Trader Joe's spokesperson told Daily Voice on Monday, Nov. 2. Each $2.99 pack contains three reusable shopping bags with surprise designs. The bags feature exclusive and regional designs celebrating Trader Joe's stores across the country, including two never-before-seen designs. "Inside each pack, you'll find exclusive bag designs that aren't available individually, as well as r…

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Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know
Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know Trader Joe's is bringing back a popular surprise for shoppers after its mystery shopping bags sold out quickly in 2025. The grocery chain plans to release its Mystery Packs at stores nationwide in early November, a Trader Joe's spokesperson told Daily Voice on Monday, Nov. 2. Each $2.99 pack contains three reusable shopping bags with surprise designs. The bags feature exclusive and regional designs celebrating Trader Joe's stores across the country, including two never-before-seen designs. "Inside each pack, you'll find exclusive bag designs that aren't available individually, as well as r…

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Missing Sailor, Dog Rescued By Coast Guard After Months Lost At Sea Missing Sailor, Dog Rescued By Coast Guard After Months Lost At Sea Missing Sailor, Dog Rescued By Coast Guard After Months Lost At Sea
Missing Sailor, Dog Rescued By Coast Guard After Months Lost At Sea A coastal rescue mission spanning thousands of miles ended with a remarkable reunion. The US Coast Guard rescued an 86-year-old sailor and his dog Wednesday, Oct. 28, about 460 miles off San Diego, California, after the pair had gone without contact for more than two months. The sailor had been aboard the sailing vessel Willow Wind, traveling from Astoria, Oregon, to Pago Pago, American Samoa. Coast Guard Pacific Area watchstanders received an overdue-mariner report Saturday, Oct. 24. The sailor had not been heard from since Thursday, Aug. 20. An emergency position-indicating radio beacon …