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Kidnapper Led Child Into Basement At NY Mosque, DA Says Kidnapper Led Child Into Basement At NY Mosque, DA Says
Kidnapper Led Child Into Basement At NY Mosque, DA Says A homeless man was formally accused of luring a 4-year-old boy away from his grandfather during a prayer service at a Long Island mosque. Nelson Priester, 39, was indicted on kidnapping and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Sept. 2, following an alleged abduction at Bay Shore’s Masjid Darul Quaran. Priester was inside the mosque for several hours on Wednesday, Aug. 20, before leading the boy by the hand into the basement, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. Once there, he took a plastic bag from a counter and locked himself in a dark room with the …

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
'10 Years Of Memories': Popular Restaurant In Saratoga County Bids Farewell '10 Years Of Memories': Popular Restaurant In Saratoga County Bids Farewell
'10 Years Of Memories': Popular Restaurant In Saratoga County Bids Farewell After a decade of tapas, toasts, and treasured memories, a unique Saratoga County dining spot has served its final dish. Dunning Street Station, a Malta bar and grill housed in a restored 1950s train car on Route 9, has officially closed after 10 years in business. Owners Bob McKenna and Scott Ringwood announced the closure on Facebook Thursday, July 17, calling the decision to sell “heartfelt” and thanking their customers and staff for “10 unforgettable years.” “From birthday and anniversary celebrations to wine dinners and community fundraisers, the memories made at The Station will alwa…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Boy Killed In Crash Cropped Out Of Yearbook, Sparking Outrage In NJ Town Boy Killed In Crash Cropped Out Of Yearbook, Sparking Outrage In NJ Town
Boy Killed In Crash Cropped Out Of Yearbook, Sparking Outrage In NJ Town A yearbook photo has reignited heartbreak in one New Jersey community. The family of Easton Beisler, a 9-year-old student killed in a crash last fall, noticed his image was cropped out of his Upper Township elementary school’s class page. The incident was brought to light this week in a viral Facebook post, prompting emotional responses from residents and a statement from the Upper Township School District, which said it is working closely with Easton's family to address the issue. “We want to acknowledge the pain and frustration many of you are feeling,” the district said in a letter to t…

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by Cecilia Levine