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Long Island Contractor Passed Off Fake Pool Permit To Homeowner: DA Long Island Contractor Passed Off Fake Pool Permit To Homeowner: DA Long Island Contractor Passed Off Fake Pool Permit To Homeowner: DA
Long Island Contractor Passed Off Fake Pool Permit To Homeowner: DA A Long Island contractor gave a homeowner a forged building permit for a backyard pool project that had never even been submitted to the town for approval, Suffolk County prosecutors said. Robert Cortese, 39, of Huntington, and his company, Tool Time Construction Inc., pleaded guilty in connection with the fraudulent Town of Islip permit, District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Friday, Nov. 13. The homeowner hired Cortese and his company in May 2021 to install a pool and build a pool house at a residence in Great River, according to prosecutors. After the homeowner repeatedly asked …

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Feds Detain Twice-Deported Man In Wrong-Way I-91 Crash That Killed NY Native Hockey Player, 21 Feds Detain Twice-Deported Man In Wrong-Way I-91 Crash That Killed NY Native Hockey Player, 21 Feds Detain Twice-Deported Man In Wrong-Way I-91 Crash That Killed NY Native Hockey Player, 21
Feds Detain Twice-Deported Man In Wrong-Way I-91 Crash That Killed NY Native Hockey Player, 21 A 41-year-old Mexican national who had been deported twice was arrested following a wrong-way crash that killed a 21-year-old Connecticut college hockey player who dreamed of becoming a police officer. Guillermo Carmona-Lopez was identified as the driver in the Thursday, Oct. 16, crash on Interstate 91 in North Haven, Connecticut, according to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Authorities have placed an ICE detainer on him.  The victim was Ryan O'Shea, of Stony Point, New York, a University of New Haven senior and leader on the school's club hockey team. O'Shea was returning fro…
Runner's High: Attorney Disqualified From NYC Marathon For Smoking Weed On Course Runner's High: Attorney Disqualified From NYC Marathon For Smoking Weed On Course Runner's High: Attorney Disqualified From NYC Marathon For Smoking Weed On Course
Runner's High: Attorney Disqualified From NYC Marathon For Smoking Weed On Course A Texas attorney has been disqualified from the New York City Marathon after taking a different kind of hit during the race. Andrea Sager, 35, was seen in viral footage smoking marijuana, apparently with a spectator, during the Sunday, Nov. 1 marathon. The single mom and poker player confirmed her disqualification on Instagram, noting that her results have been scrubbed from the New York City Road Runners website.   While Sager's marathon results may have gone up in smoke, her sense of humor certainly hasn't. Sager posted a selfie with the words "Why were you disqualifie…
NYC Building Collapse: Victims' Families Share Heartbreaking Stories, Plead For Help NYC Building Collapse: Victims' Families Share Heartbreaking Stories, Plead For Help NYC Building Collapse: Victims' Families Share Heartbreaking Stories, Plead For Help
NYC Building Collapse: Victims' Families Share Heartbreaking Stories, Plead For Help A father expecting his second child, a young mother suddenly left without a home, and a family already facing another devastating loss earlier in the year are among those whose lives have been shattered by a deadly Brooklyn building collapse this week.  As New York City mourns the eight people killed in the Wednesday, Nov. 11 disaster, families of those who died and residents displaced by the collapse are sharing their stories through GoFundMe campaigns and asking for help as they recover from the tragedy.  The three-story building at 1321 Flatbush Ave. collapsed into a neighborin…
Cause Of Nationwide Ground Stop Revealed: Travel Disruptions Linger Cause Of Nationwide Ground Stop Revealed: Travel Disruptions Linger Cause Of Nationwide Ground Stop Revealed: Travel Disruptions Linger
Cause Of Nationwide Ground Stop Revealed: Travel Disruptions Linger Federal officials have identified what triggered the nationwide flight halt, but the explanation brings little immediate relief to travelers facing another day of cancellations and delays. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said during a press conference Saturday, Nov. 14, that a router malfunction during telecommunications upgrades overwhelmed equipment supporting the nation’s air traffic control network. WATCH LIVE: Secretary Sean Duffy, FAA chief address nationwide ground stop chaos https://t.co/nrcO0W0c4m — Fox News (@FoxNews) November 14, 2026 Duffy identified the contractor as L…

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NY Among Nation's 10 Least Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why NY Among Nation's 10 Least Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why NY Among Nation's 10 Least Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why
NY Among Nation's 10 Least Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the least wasteful in the US, according to a new study. Laundry detergent company HeySunday updated its "Most Wasteful States in America in 2026" rankings for November 2026. The study ranked all 50 states based on how much waste their landfills received per resident in 2022, using data from the Environmental Protection Agency, Census Bureau, and The Recycling Partnership. Connecticut ranked as the least wasteful state in the country, with its landfills receiving just 0.05 tons of waste per resident. The Constitution State's residential recycling …

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Husband Of 'Top Chef' Star Dies Husband Of 'Top Chef' Star Dies Husband Of 'Top Chef' Star Dies
Husband Of 'Top Chef' Star Dies The husband of "Top Chef" star Leah Cohen and co-founder of a popular New York City restaurant has died at 44 years old, leaving behind his wife and their two young sons. Ben Byruch, who records show lived with Cohen in Union City, NJ, died Monday, Nov. 10, according to a Maplewood, NJ-based GoFundMe campaign launched by Lonny Sweet and Cassandre Pallas to support his family.  Byruch was the creative force behind Pig & Khao, the Southeast Asian restaurant he built alongside Cohen, who finished sixth on Season 5 of Bravo's "Top Chef," which aired from 2008 to 2009. The couple …

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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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These Popular Foods Could Be Risky After Age 40, Experts Say These Popular Foods Could Be Risky After Age 40, Experts Say These Popular Foods Could Be Risky After Age 40, Experts Say
These Popular Foods Could Be Risky After Age 40, Experts Say What you eat in your 20s and 30s may not hit the same way later in life, and experts say some everyday staples could quietly be working against you. As the body ages, metabolism slows, muscle mass declines, and the risk of inflammation and chronic disease increases, according to reports from The Healthy and Eat This, Not That! That shift means certain foods can have a bigger impact than many people realize. Among the biggest offenders are processed meats such as bacon, sausage, and deli cuts. These foods are high in sodium and saturated fat and often contain preservatives like nitrate…