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Rigged Game? Jake’s 58 Casino Stole Workers’ Tips, Fired Employee Who Spoke Out, Lawsuit Claims Rigged Game? Jake’s 58 Casino Stole Workers’ Tips, Fired Employee Who Spoke Out, Lawsuit Claims Rigged Game? Jake’s 58 Casino Stole Workers’ Tips, Fired Employee Who Spoke Out, Lawsuit Claims
Rigged Game? Jake’s 58 Casino Stole Workers’ Tips, Fired Employee Who Spoke Out, Lawsuit Claims A new lawsuit claims Jake’s 58 Casino stole tips from hourly workers and passed them up to managers and supervisors, then canned the employee who complained about it. Kevin Guttinger filed the suit Monday, Oct. 26 in federal court, nearly two years after he was fired by the hotel/casino operator, according to the court documents. Guttinger began working as a cashier at Jake’s 58 in Islandia in March 2022 and was making $18 per hour, plus tips, the lawsuit says. The tips were distributed through a general employee pot, which was divided and paid out weekly — frequently topping $50,000, accor…

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LI Family Of Seven Loses Home In Destructive House Fire, Fundraiser Launched LI Family Of Seven Loses Home In Destructive House Fire, Fundraiser Launched LI Family Of Seven Loses Home In Destructive House Fire, Fundraiser Launched
LI Family Of Seven Loses Home In Destructive House Fire, Fundraiser Launched A Long Island family of seven lost their home in a devastating house fire over the weekend, and now a fundraiser has been launched to support them. Brian and Lauren Kienle, along with their four children and Lauren’s mother, were all living at the home on Cranberry Lane in Plainview when it caught fire around 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, according to the fundraiser and the Nassau County Fire Marshal. “Fortunately, everyone is OK, but the house is uninhabitable,” organizer Meagan Montalto wrote in the GoFundMe. “They lost nearly all of their clothes, shoes, and other belongings. While the fam…
LI Teen With Broadway Dreams Dies Of Brain Cancer Just Months After High School Graduation LI Teen With Broadway Dreams Dies Of Brain Cancer Just Months After High School Graduation LI Teen With Broadway Dreams Dies Of Brain Cancer Just Months After High School Graduation
LI Teen With Broadway Dreams Dies Of Brain Cancer Just Months After High School Graduation An 18-year-old Long Island woman who just graduated from high school in the summer has died from brain cancer. Hannah Waller, of Nesconset, was known locally for her love and talent for theater prior to her death Sunday, Nov. 1. “Hannah earned numerous awards and accolades while chasing her dream to be on Broadway,” her mom, Debbie Waller, wrote on Facebook. “Although she passed way too soon, we still get to listen to her beautiful voice through the roles she played. She moved through life with a genuine spirit, a joyful heart, and kindness.” Waller was first diagnosed with cancer three ye…
Man Accused Of Stabbing CT Resident Multiple Times In Home Invasion Caught In NY: Cops Man Accused Of Stabbing CT Resident Multiple Times In Home Invasion Caught In NY: Cops Man Accused Of Stabbing CT Resident Multiple Times In Home Invasion Caught In NY: Cops
Man Accused Of Stabbing CT Resident Multiple Times In Home Invasion Caught In NY: Cops A Connecticut man accused of repeatedly stabbing a Manchester resident during a home invasion was tracked down in New York after running away, authorities said. Mathew Gondo, 20, of Hartford, was identified as the suspect in the stabbing, which happened around 6:27 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at a home at 26 Flower Street in Manchester, police said. Officers responding to the home learned that a 33-year-old Manchester man had suffered multiple stab wounds during the incident. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. His injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. Polic…
Ronald McDonald House Donation Box Robbed In Suffolk County, Thief On The Loose: Cops Ronald McDonald House Donation Box Robbed In Suffolk County, Thief On The Loose: Cops Ronald McDonald House Donation Box Robbed In Suffolk County, Thief On The Loose: Cops
Ronald McDonald House Donation Box Robbed In Suffolk County, Thief On The Loose: Cops A Ronald McDonald House donation box on Long Island was robbed in October, and cops are looking for the public’s help to find the man who did it. The suspect entered a McDonald’s on Montauk Highway in Blue Point around 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 and broke open the donation box, then removed the cash inside and fled the scene, the Suffolk County Police Department said Monday, Nov. 9. The thief was wearing a backwards fitted ballcap and a camouflage shirt during the robbery, according to images released by police. Law enforcement is offering a cash reward for tips that lead to his arrest. Anyo…

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This Long Island Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List This Long Island Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List This Long Island Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List
This Long Island Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List Some of the nation's best restaurants are right here in the Northeast, according to a new nationwide list based on millions of customer reviews. OpenTable released its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, recognizing popular dining destinations in 21 states and Washington, DC. The list was compiled using more than 11 million reviews from verified diners and restaurant booking data. California led the nation with 19 restaurants, while at least 18 restaurants nationwide earned spots on the list for four consecutive years. "Diners have no shortage of places they …

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NY Woman’s Death On Airport Runway Ruled Accidental, Cause Of Death Released: State Police NY Woman’s Death On Airport Runway Ruled Accidental, Cause Of Death Released: State Police NY Woman’s Death On Airport Runway Ruled Accidental, Cause Of Death Released: State Police
NY Woman’s Death On Airport Runway Ruled Accidental, Cause Of Death Released: State Police A New York woman’s shocking death on a private airport runway has been ruled accidental, police said Monday, Nov. 9. Pamela M. Haselton, 67, of Wilmington, was killed Friday, Nov. 6 at Catalano Airfield, according to New York State Police. Haselton’s official cause of death was “hypovolemic shock due to amputations of the arms and severe abdominal laceration injuries resulting from blunt force trauma,” state police said. Her death was ruled an accident. A single-engine, two-seat 1943 Aeronca L3 aircraft piloted by James Catalano, 77, of Wilmington, landed at the private airfield around 3:4…

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Crash, Injury Risks Prompt Several Ford Recalls Amid Growing Safety Concerns Crash, Injury Risks Prompt Several Ford Recalls Amid Growing Safety Concerns Crash, Injury Risks Prompt Several Ford Recalls Amid Growing Safety Concerns
Crash, Injury Risks Prompt Several Ford Recalls Amid Growing Safety Concerns Ford is recalling nearly 79,000 vehicles in the latest wave of safety concerns for the US automaker, federal regulators said. Ford Motor Company issued three recalls affecting 78,740 vehicles, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports filed on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The affected vehicles include certain 2025 through 2027 Lincoln SUVs and 2026 through 2027 Ford pickup trucks. The largest recall affects 36,994 Lincoln Navigator SUVs from the 2025 through 2027 model years. The front passenger seat can unexpectedly slide forward, backward, or recline without anyone touching…

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Crash, Injury Risks Prompt Several Ford Recalls Amid Growing Safety Concerns Crash, Injury Risks Prompt Several Ford Recalls Amid Growing Safety Concerns Crash, Injury Risks Prompt Several Ford Recalls Amid Growing Safety Concerns
Crash, Injury Risks Prompt Several Ford Recalls Amid Growing Safety Concerns Ford is recalling nearly 79,000 vehicles in the latest wave of safety concerns for the US automaker, federal regulators said. Ford Motor Company issued three recalls affecting 78,740 vehicles, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports filed on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The affected vehicles include certain 2025 through 2027 Lincoln SUVs and 2026 through 2027 Ford pickup trucks. The largest recall affects 36,994 Lincoln Navigator SUVs from the 2025 through 2027 model years. The front passenger seat can unexpectedly slide forward, backward, or recline without anyone touching…

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Nvidia CEO's Affair With Suspected Chinese Spy Sparks Investigation Nvidia CEO's Affair With Suspected Chinese Spy Sparks Investigation Nvidia CEO's Affair With Suspected Chinese Spy Sparks Investigation
Nvidia CEO's Affair With Suspected Chinese Spy Sparks Investigation Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing an investigation into whether he was targeted by Chinese intelligence after admitting to an affair with a woman suspected of spying for Beijing. The AI chipmaker's board announced an independent investigation in a news release on Sunday, Nov. 8. The announcement followed reports that Huang had a relationship with a Chinese businesswoman identified by US intelligence officials as a suspected spy. Nvidia shares plunged more than 5% on Monday, Nov. 9, after falling as much as 8% earlier in the day, Reuters reported. The selloff threatened to erase mo…