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NY Mail Carrier Slashed In Head — Assailant Gets Prison Time, Feds Say NY Mail Carrier Slashed In Head — Assailant Gets Prison Time, Feds Say NY Mail Carrier Slashed In Head — Assailant Gets Prison Time, Feds Say
NY Mail Carrier Slashed In Head — Assailant Gets Prison Time, Feds Say A 50-year-old man previously convicted of robbery will spend more time in prison for a violent, unprovoked attack that left a New York City mail carrier with several deep cuts to his head, federal prosecutors said.  Bronx resident John Garcia, 50, was sentenced to 82 months in federal prison for attacking a US Postal Service employee who was delivering mail in the Bronx, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Thursday, Oct. 29.  The attack happened on July 16, 2025, when Garcia approached the on-duty mail carrier from behind and assaulted him w…

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EMS Workers Attacked By Patient In Capital Region, Assault Charges Filed: Police EMS Workers Attacked By Patient In Capital Region, Assault Charges Filed: Police EMS Workers Attacked By Patient In Capital Region, Assault Charges Filed: Police
EMS Workers Attacked By Patient In Capital Region, Assault Charges Filed: Police An ambulance patient attacked two EMS workers who were attempting to help her on Wednesday, Oct. 28 in the Capital Region, police said. Jennifer Euber, 36, of Mechanicville, was arrested Thursday, Oct. 29 after she was discharged from the hospital, New York State Police said. State troopers responded around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday for reports of a “combative individual” being transported to Samaritan Hospital, authorities said. The Troy Police Department assisted EMS workers at Oakwood Avenue in Brunswick, and state police continued investigating at the hospital, where they determined Euber ki…

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New York Native Killed In Pennsylvania Motorcycle Crash New York Native Killed In Pennsylvania Motorcycle Crash New York Native Killed In Pennsylvania Motorcycle Crash
New York Native Killed In Pennsylvania Motorcycle Crash A motorcyclist killed in a collision with a sedan on Route 30 in Pennsylvania has been identified, the coroner’s office announced Friday, Oct. 30. Richard Pieper, 62, of Paradise, PA, originally of New York, was pronounced dead at the scene on Lincoln Highway at Simmontown Road in Salisbury Township, according to the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office. The crash happened around 3:53 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, emergency dispatchers said. The coroner’s office responded at 4:56 a.m., and a coroner investigator pronounced Pieper dead, according to the release. Pieper was transported to the Lancas…

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Ex-Mobster Turned NJ Councilman, Son Indicted In Loansharking Scheme: AG Ex-Mobster Turned NJ Councilman, Son Indicted In Loansharking Scheme: AG Ex-Mobster Turned NJ Councilman, Son Indicted In Loansharking Scheme: AG
Ex-Mobster Turned NJ Councilman, Son Indicted In Loansharking Scheme: AG A former Gambino crime family associate who reinvented himself as a New Jersey councilman and vowed to do things "the right way" has been indicted alongside his son and another man in an alleged loansharking scheme involving threats of violence, authorities announced Friday, Oct. 30. John E. Alite, 64, of Englishtown, was indicted on multiple charges of theft by extortion, corporate misconduct, usury, money laundering, terroristic threats, and conspiracy, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. His son, John P. Alite, 35, of Manalapan, was indicted on charges of usury, cons…

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Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys
Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys Federal regulators are warning about more than 100,000 children's toys that could cause serious injuries or death if their powerful magnets are swallowed. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the urgent warning for about 101,282 CHE-US Magnetic Robot Stick Figure Toys on Thursday, Oct. 29. The toys violate the mandatory federal toy safety standard because their arms and legs can release loose high-powered magnets. If swallowed, the magnets can attract each other or other metal objects inside the body and become lodged in the digestive system. This can cause intestinal perforations,…

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Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List
Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

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Loaded Gun, Drug Residue Found In Capital Region Traffic Stop, Police Say Loaded Gun, Drug Residue Found In Capital Region Traffic Stop, Police Say Loaded Gun, Drug Residue Found In Capital Region Traffic Stop, Police Say
Loaded Gun, Drug Residue Found In Capital Region Traffic Stop, Police Say A police K9 helped state troopers uncover a loaded handgun and items with drug residue during a Northway traffic stop in the Capital Region, police said. Nicholas D. Vanasse, 36, of Brownington, VT, was a passenger in the vehicle when troopers pulled it over on Interstate 87 in Round Lake on Sunday, Oct. 25, around 8:15 p.m., New York State Police said Thursday, Oct. 29. The investigation uncovered an illegally possessed loaded handgun and multiple items containing drug residue, police said. Troopers seized the items and arrested Vanasse. Vanasse was charged with second-degree weapons poss…

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Patrick Stewart Dead At 86: English Actor Leaves Behind Decades Of Iconic Performances Patrick Stewart Dead At 86: English Actor Leaves Behind Decades Of Iconic Performances Patrick Stewart Dead At 86: English Actor Leaves Behind Decades Of Iconic Performances
Patrick Stewart Dead At 86: English Actor Leaves Behind Decades Of Iconic Performances Patrick Stewart, the iconic British stage actor who became a familiar face in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and the "X-Men" films, has died at 86, his representatives announced.  Stewart died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home, longtime spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak told The Hollywood Reporter Thursday.  His family shared a statement on social media that he died following “a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.” He is survived by two adult children and his wife, singer Sunny Ozell.  Bush Novak told THR that loved ones gathere…

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Cocaine, Weed, Guns Found In Large-Scale Police Operation In Capital Region: Troopers Cocaine, Weed, Guns Found In Large-Scale Police Operation In Capital Region: Troopers Cocaine, Weed, Guns Found In Large-Scale Police Operation In Capital Region: Troopers
Cocaine, Weed, Guns Found In Large-Scale Police Operation In Capital Region: Troopers Half a pound of cocaine and two handguns were seized as part of an expansive investigation across Schenectady County on Wednesday, Oct. 28, state police said. Qasim K. Bradford and Ronald C. Anderson, both 47-year-old Schenectady men, were arrested following the searches, New York State Police said. Troopers found more than half a pound of cocaine, cannabis, drug paraphernalia, and two illegal handguns when they searched a property rented by Bradford, according to authorities. In another search at Anderson’s home in Schenectady, investigators found “felony-weight narcotics,” state police s…

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Ex-'RHONJ' Editor Is Killing Off Housewives In Murder Mystery Ex-'RHONJ' Editor Is Killing Off Housewives In Murder Mystery Ex-'RHONJ' Editor Is Killing Off Housewives In Murder Mystery
Ex-'Rhonj' Editor Is Killing Off Housewives In Murder Mystery An award-winning writer who spent nearly a decade working on some of the biggest fights on Bravo's "Real Housewives" franchises has found a new way to deal with the drama: killing off the housewives. Fictionally, of course. Timothy Hedden, a longtime reality television editor who worked on "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," "Atlanta," and "Potomac," has released his debut novel, "Dead Housewives of Philadelphia," a murder mystery inspired by his 25 years behind the scenes. After watching thousands of hours of reality TV footage, Hedden decided writing a novel in which housewives get murd…

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Attempted Murder Suspects Arrested Days After Capital Region Shooting: State Police Attempted Murder Suspects Arrested Days After Capital Region Shooting: State Police Attempted Murder Suspects Arrested Days After Capital Region Shooting: State Police
Attempted Murder Suspects Arrested Days After Capital Region Shooting: State Police Two men have been arrested for attempted murder following a shooting in the Capital Region, police said. Devin Mackey, 23, and Demetries Mackey, 21, both of Hudson, are accused of shooting a 44-year-old man on Tuesday, Oct. 20 in Stockport, New York State Police announced Thursday, Oct. 29. Police responded around 4:20 p.m. Oct. 20 to Hill Street in Stockport and located a man suffering from gunshot wounds, authorities said. The victim was rushed to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, state police said. The Mackeys were arrested Monday, Oct. 26, according to state police. …

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Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check
Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled over possible Salmonella contamination, prompting consumers to check their bottles before taking another capsule. Vitality Works Inc., of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is recalling one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules, according to its company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall covers 120-count white plastic bottles bearing lot number 2025-26227 and expiration date 10/13/2028. Both identifiers are printed on the bottom of the bottle. The listed UPC is 9948252099. Consumers…

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Ground Cinnamon Recalled By NY Company: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recalled By NY Company: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recalled By NY Company: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning
Ground Cinnamon Recalled By NY Company: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning A spice-cabinet staple is being recalled over possible lead contamination, prompting shoppers to check their pantry shelves. New York-based SLR Food Distribution Inc., headquartered in Hicksville on Long Island, is voluntarily recalling Wise Wife brand ground cinnamon, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall followed testing by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, which found elevated lead levels in a product sample. No illnesses had been reported when the company announced the recall Thursday, Oct. 29. Consumers should stop using the recalle…

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Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake
Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Several Chili's Grill & Bar customers suffered chemical burns after an employee accidentally used a cleaning chemical instead of sugar to make margaritas. The incident happened at a Chili's restaurant in Forest City, North Carolina, the Foothills Health District said in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 29. Three customers and two employees experienced chemical burns or similar symptoms after consuming the substance on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Health officials said the mistake began on Monday, Oct. 26, when an employee received a granulated degreasing chemical from a contractor powe…

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Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist
Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist North Korea-linked hackers have reportedly attacked the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange in what could become the largest cryptocurrency theft in history. Binance temporarily suspended withdrawals after a security breach, the company said in an update on Friday, Oct. 30. Blockchain security company TRM Labs estimated $6.36 billion in digital currencies was stolen on Thursday, Oct. 29, with most of the cryptocurrency taken in about 20 minutes. TRM Labs said it had "high confidence" that TraderTraitor was behind the cyberattack. The hacking group backed by North Kor…

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Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning
Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning A seafood recall is prompting an urgent warning for shoppers: The fish could pose a life-threatening risk even if it looks and smells normal. Haifa Smoked Fish, based in Queens, New York, is recalling approximately 560 pounds of cold smoked sprats because of potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, according to its announcement posted by the FDA. The bacterium can cause botulism, a potentially fatal illness. The recall includes all lots, and the company initiated it Tuesday, Oct. 27. The fish went to retailers, restaurants, wholesalers, and food service customers in New York, Ne…

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Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check
Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled over possible Salmonella contamination, prompting consumers to check their bottles before taking another capsule. Vitality Works Inc., of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is recalling one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules, according to its company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall covers 120-count white plastic bottles bearing lot number 2025-26227 and expiration date 10/13/2028. Both identifiers are printed on the bottom of the bottle. The listed UPC is 9948252099. Consumers…

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Ground Cinnamon Recalled By NY Company: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recalled By NY Company: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recalled By NY Company: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning
Ground Cinnamon Recalled By NY Company: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning A spice-cabinet staple is being recalled over possible lead contamination, prompting shoppers to check their pantry shelves. New York-based SLR Food Distribution Inc., headquartered in Hicksville on Long Island, is voluntarily recalling Wise Wife brand ground cinnamon, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall followed testing by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, which found elevated lead levels in a product sample. No illnesses had been reported when the company announced the recall Thursday, Oct. 29. Consumers should stop using the recalle…

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Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake
Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Several Chili's Grill & Bar customers suffered chemical burns after an employee accidentally used a cleaning chemical instead of sugar to make margaritas. The incident happened at a Chili's restaurant in Forest City, North Carolina, the Foothills Health District said in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 29. Three customers and two employees experienced chemical burns or similar symptoms after consuming the substance on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Health officials said the mistake began on Monday, Oct. 26, when an employee received a granulated degreasing chemical from a contractor powe…

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Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist
Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist North Korea-linked hackers have reportedly attacked the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange in what could become the largest cryptocurrency theft in history. Binance temporarily suspended withdrawals after a security breach, the company said in an update on Friday, Oct. 30. Blockchain security company TRM Labs estimated $6.36 billion in digital currencies was stolen on Thursday, Oct. 29, with most of the cryptocurrency taken in about 20 minutes. TRM Labs said it had "high confidence" that TraderTraitor was behind the cyberattack. The hacking group backed by North Kor…

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Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning
Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning A seafood recall is prompting an urgent warning for shoppers: The fish could pose a life-threatening risk even if it looks and smells normal. Haifa Smoked Fish, based in Queens, New York, is recalling approximately 560 pounds of cold smoked sprats because of potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, according to its announcement posted by the FDA. The bacterium can cause botulism, a potentially fatal illness. The recall includes all lots, and the company initiated it Tuesday, Oct. 27. The fish went to retailers, restaurants, wholesalers, and food service customers in New York, Ne…

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Pope Leo XIV Casts US Midterm Election Vote In Historic First Pope Leo XIV Casts US Midterm Election Vote In Historic First Pope Leo XIV Casts US Midterm Election Vote In Historic First
Pope Leo XIV Casts US Midterm Election Vote In Historic First Pope Leo XIV has voted in the 2026 midterm elections after the US-born leader of the Catholic Church publicly denounced some of President Donald Trump's policies. The Vatican confirmed on Friday, Oct. 30, that the pope submitted a mail-in ballot in Illinois ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The 71-year-old pontiff, born Robert Francis Prevost, remains a registered voter in his home state despite living at the Vatican. Leo is the first known sitting pope to cast a vote in a US election. "Pope Leo XIV has exercised his right to vote as a United States citizen, whenever he was el…

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Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses
Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses President Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter who questioned his decision to cancel several campaign rallies, which have since been reinstated, as Republicans increasingly fear losing control of Congress in the midterm elections. Trump erupted at Reuters reporter Jacob Bogage after returning to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Thursday, Oct. 29. Trump had just attended a campaign rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, as Republicans scramble to protect their majorities in the House and Senate. Bogage asked Trump whether he wanted to cancel a planned rally to support Kansas Sen. Roger M…

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How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research
How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research Losing a paycheck could leave many workers facing a financial squeeze before they find a suitable replacement job, new Monster research suggests. Only 39 percent of employed adults surveyed said they could maintain their current standard of living for at least three months after losing their primary source of income. The findings come from the Monster Research Institute’s Q3 Monster Livelihood Index, which measures workers’ perceptions of their financial resilience and career options. The survey also found that fewer than half, 48 percent, felt confident they could find another job meeting…

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CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know
CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know Germs that can outsmart lifesaving medicines are posing a growing threat, and the CDC’s latest assessment identifies which ones warrant the greatest concern. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new “Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report” identifies 19 threats responsible for an estimated 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths annually in the US. Infections associated with hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings account for more than 42,000 of those deaths and nearly $12 billion in medical costs, according to the CDC report. Antimicrobial resistance develops…

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Daylight Saving Time Nears: How The Switch Changes Your Day Daylight Saving Time Nears: How The Switch Changes Your Day Daylight Saving Time Nears: How The Switch Changes Your Day
Daylight Saving Time Nears: How The Switch Changes Your Day The clock change is almost here, and familiar routines could suddenly look very different outside your window. Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, when clocks across most of the US turn back from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. local time, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Both sunrise and sunset will shift about an hour earlier by the clock. That brings more morning light, but less daylight for errands, outdoor activities, and the trip home from work. AccuWeather says New York City, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and Seattle will all see sunset before 5 p.m. Sunday. F…

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