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Lives Stolen: These Are 7 Names Behind Gilgo Beach Murder Indictment Lives Stolen: These Are 7 Names Behind Gilgo Beach Murder Indictment
Lives Stolen: These Are 7 Names Behind Gilgo Beach Murder Indictment As accused serial killer Rex Heuermann faces his seventh murder charge, the stories of his alleged victims – young women whose lives were tragically and violently cut short – offer a haunting reminder of the human toll behind the Gilgo Beach case. Here’s a closer look at the seven victims named in the indictment: Melissa Barthelemy, 24 Melissa Barthelemy Suffolk County Police Described by family as a talented hair stylist from the Bronx, she dreamed of opening her own salon. She was last seen alive on July 10, 2009, in her basement apartment on Underhill Avenue.  Barthelemy’s…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Alleged Serial Killer's Family Returns To Long Island Home After Police Search Alleged Serial Killer's Family Returns To Long Island Home After Police Search
Alleged Serial Killer's Family Returns To Long Island Home After Police Search Nearly two weeks after being forced out of their Long Island home while police searched for evidence in the Gilgo Beach serial murders case, the family of suspect Rex Heuermann has been allowed back inside. Heuermann’s 59-year-old wife, Asa Ellerup, and their two adult children were seen returning to their Massapequa Park home in Nassau County on Thursday, July 27, where investigators spent 12 days looking for additional evidence in the case. The extensive search of the property included digging up the backyard with a backhoe and using ground-penetrating radar. Earlier Report: Gilgo Beac…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Gilgo Beach Case: Suspected Killer Now Believed To Have Lured, Killed Victims Inside His Home Gilgo Beach Case: Suspected Killer Now Believed To Have Lured, Killed Victims Inside His Home
Gilgo Beach Case: Suspected Killer Now Believed To Have Lured, Killed Victims Inside His Home Click here for a new, updated story - Gilgo Four: A Look At Women At Heart Of Serial Murder Case Investigators on the Gilgo Beach serial killer case have been working to prove the suspect, Rex Heuermann, committed the murders at his Long Island home while his family was away, according to news reports. Sources told CNN that investigators are operating on the theory that the Nassau County resident killed the three sex workers in his Massapequa Park home where he had access to tape and burlap bags in which the victims were found, The source pointed to the fact that the murders of Meliss…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Pie King: Owner Of NY Pizzeria Takes First Place At Pizza World Cup Pie King: Owner Of NY Pizzeria Takes First Place At Pizza World Cup
Pie King: Owner Of NY Pizzeria Takes First Place At Pizza World Cup A pizzeria owner in New York is riding high after bringing home the gold from the Pizza World Cup. Albany County’s Anthony Berghela, owner of Romo’s Pizza in Glenmont, took first place in the Traditional American Division at the World Pizza Championship in Naples, Italy on Wednesday, June 21. The largest pizza competition in Italy, the event features pizzaiolos (pizza makers) from over 20 countries who are judged on preparation, taste, bake, and presentation. “Congratulations to Anthony Berghela of Romo's Pizza and Restaurant, who brought home the Pizza World Cup to Albany County!” Count…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Northern Westchester Resident Killed In Atlantic City Crash Northern Westchester Resident Killed In Atlantic City Crash
Northern Westchester Resident Killed In Atlantic City Crash A Northern Westchester resident who was a passenger in a taxicab was killed in a weekend crash in Atlantic City, authorities said. The crash happened on Sunday, April 30, at approximately 3:40 a.m. at the intersection of Arctic and North Missouri avenues. A preliminary investigation revealed that a taxicab and a Tesla collided at the intersection. The cab had five occupants, including the driver.  One of the occupants, Almir Pachariz, a 49-year-old man from Yorktown Heights, was pronounced dead at the scene.  The driver and remaining passengers were hospitalized …

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by Jon Craig
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This Italian Restaurant Serves Best Calamari In NY, Report Says This Italian Restaurant Serves Best Calamari In NY, Report Says
This Italian Restaurant Serves Best Calamari In NY, Report Says An Italian restaurant in New York that is known for its large, family-style portions serves the best calamari in the state, according to a new ranking from Eat This, Not That. Carmine's Italian Restaurant's Times Square location in New York City was named to the website's list of the best fried calamari in each state. The ranking was published on Friday, Nov. 18. The website shouted out the restaurant's spicy marinara sauce that is offered with the appetizer. Carmine's also has several other locations, including one on the Upper West Side and one in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Read th…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Hudson Valley Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Hotel Housekeeper Hudson Valley Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Hotel Housekeeper
Hudson Valley Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Hotel Housekeeper A Hudson Valley man accused of sexually assaulting a housekeeper at Bally’s Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City has been convicted, authorities said. On Thursday, March 31, a jury found Ulster County resident Jamel Carlton, age 36, of Saugerties, guilty of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, burglary, aggravated assault and criminal restraint, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office. Carlton was arrested twice on Feb. 15, 2018, in separate assaults at the hotel, authorities said. Police officers responded to a domestic dispute in the casino’s parking garage and found that…

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by Jon Craig
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Nor'easter: Person Reported Missing In Westchester During Height Of Storm Nor'easter: Person Reported Missing In Westchester During Height Of Storm
Nor'easter: Person Reported Missing In Westchester During Height Of Storm The US Coast Guard, along with several police agencies, are searching for a missing kayaker from the area who failed to return from an outing as a strong Nor'easter moved into the area.  The search for Laurence Broderick, age 45, of Mamaroneck in Westchester County, began around 4 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 26, when the Village of Mamaroneck police received a call from his mother requesting a wellness check. Coast Guard Sector New York received a report at 5:40 a.m., Tuesday, that Broderick was overdue from a kayaking trip from the previous night.  Broderick reportedly left Hempstead at…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Great White Shark Swims Along Jersey Shore Coast Great White Shark Swims Along Jersey Shore Coast
Great White Shark Swims Along Jersey Shore Coast A Great White Shark was spotted swimming along the Jersey Shore coast. Andromache first pinged Sunday, May 9 around 11:30 a.m., approximately 20 miles off of Long Beach Island, according to OCEARCH, a research group that tracks sharks. Tagged off the coast of Cape Cod last August, #whiteshark Andromache has traveled 5,033 miles along the US Eastern seaboard and is currently off the coast of New Jersey.Track Andromache: https://t.co/pUmkrgo8f3Download our App:https://t.co/x52Mk6NODY#OCEARCH #FactsOverFear pic.twitter.com/APsPAb4hNy — OCEARCH (@OCEARCH) May 10, 2021 Then, the sub-adult f…

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by Cecilia Levine
Sports
NY Mets Legend To Fight 'Bagel Boss Guy' In Atlantic City Celebrity Boxing Event NY Mets Legend To Fight 'Bagel Boss Guy' In Atlantic City Celebrity Boxing Event
NY Mets Legend To Fight 'Bagel Boss Guy' In Atlantic City Celebrity Boxing Event Are you ready to rumble? The Bagel Boss blowhard who made national news when he verbally berated employees at a Long Island bagel shop in a video that went viral is set to step into the ring to take on a New York Mets legend. Chris Morgan, 45, who was caught on camera berating employees and customers at Bagel Boss in Bay Shore on Thursday, July 10, cursing out workers before turning his attention to the crowd behind him, has reportedly signed a deal to star in a celebrity boxing match. According to TMZ Sports, Morgan will be paired against Lenny Dykstra, 56, who was made famous as a …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Jersey Shore Burrito Joint Sets Sights On Rockland County Jersey Shore Burrito Joint Sets Sights On Rockland County
Jersey Shore Burrito Joint Sets Sights On Rockland County A Jersey Shore-based eatery that touts Mexican food fused with American flavor will be opening a location in Rockland County. While no leases have been signed, Bubbakoo's Burritos announced the Rockland restaurant (the exact location of which has not been announced) is among two development deals in the Empire State -- the other in Staten Island. Both are expected to open by summer of this year. The restaurant offers the usual fast-casual burrito fare such as burritos, bowls, tacos, salad, nachos and quesadillas -- but with 16 different protein options. Those include fried chicken, ba…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Miss New York Crowned Miss America 2019 Miss New York Crowned Miss America 2019
Miss New York Crowned Miss America 2019 Miss New York Nia Franklin was crowned Miss America 2019 late Sunday night. The Brooklynite, a 24-year-old opera singer, earned a master's degree in music composition from UNC School of the Arts and advocated arts programs in schools across the U.S. Franklin named among the eight contestants to watch for by Cosmopolitan. She donated stem cells to her father while fighting cancer and advocated This is the first year that the contest, at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall, will take place without a swimsuit competition.

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by Cecilia Levine