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Democrat’s Campaign Mailer Fuels Last-Minute Clash In LI State Senate Race Democrat’s Campaign Mailer Fuels Last-Minute Clash In LI State Senate Race Democrat’s Campaign Mailer Fuels Last-Minute Clash In LI State Senate Race
Democrat’s Campaign Mailer Fuels Last-Minute Clash In LI State Senate Race A Long Island political candidate has been accused of violating New York election law in the final push before Election Day. Josh Taveras, a Democrat running for New York State Senate in the 8th Senate District, may have broken laws around using campaign funds, the New York Post reported Monday, Nov. 2. Taveras’s opponent, Republican Jarrett Gandolfo, called out a mailer from Taveras’s campaign that encouraged people to “Vote the whole ticket” for Democrats up and down the ballot, according to the Post. Because the mailer backed other candidates, it could have violated New York law for usa…

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Black Bear Spotted At NY School Campus, Triggers Lockout — And Jokes Black Bear Spotted At NY School Campus, Triggers Lockout — And Jokes Black Bear Spotted At NY School Campus, Triggers Lockout — And Jokes
Black Bear Spotted At NY School Campus, Triggers Lockout — And Jokes Does a bear poop in the woods? Well, it definitely poops on a school campus in New York. A black bear was spotted on the campus of Taconic Hills Central School District in Craryville, Columbia County, on Monday afternoon, Nov. 2, the district announced. The bear was seen around 1 p.m. near the campus tennis courts, prompting an immediate order for all students to move indoors, THCSD said in a Facebook post. A brief lockout was initiated, and the bear was spotted near a window. “We think he was just looking to join a science class and expand his knowledge,” the district joked. “Unfortunatel…
News 12 Bonus Channel To Shut Down As Company Faces Bankruptcy: Reports News 12 Bonus Channel To Shut Down As Company Faces Bankruptcy: Reports News 12 Bonus Channel To Shut Down As Company Faces Bankruptcy: Reports
News 12 Bonus Channel To Shut Down As Company Faces Bankruptcy: Reports News 12 is shutting down its dedicated traffic and weather channel, known as News 12+. The channel will cease broadcasting on Dec. 27, according to Cord Cutters News, which first reported the story Friday, Oct. 30. News 12+ was relaunched in 2019 as a dedicated traffic and weather channel for News 12 viewers. The channel also included short news segments and updates. Other News 12 products are not affected by the shutdown, Newsday reported. News 12+ has been available for Optimum subscribers as channel 61 on Long Island, and it was available across the region. Optimum, the parent company …
$1,500 In Cigarettes Stolen From Nassau Gas Station, Suspect Caught On Camera: Cops $1,500 In Cigarettes Stolen From Nassau Gas Station, Suspect Caught On Camera: Cops $1,500 In Cigarettes Stolen From Nassau Gas Station, Suspect Caught On Camera: Cops
$1,500 In Cigarettes Stolen From Nassau Gas Station, Suspect Caught On Camera: Cops A smash-and-grab thief stole $1,500 worth of cigarettes from a Long Island convenience store, police said. The suspect shattered the front glass door of Applegreen gas station on Newbridge Road in Hicksville around 5:20 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, the Nassau County Police Department said. He then walked behind a counter inside the store, took the cigarettes, and stashed them in a reusable Target grocery bag, cops said. The break-in and the suspect’s actions were also captured on a security camera. The man was wearing a dark-colored T-shirt over a gray hoodie, dark pants, gloves, and a mask, po…
NY Mom’s Killing Leaves Two Kids In Shock, Fundraiser Launched: ‘Devastating And Unimaginable’ NY Mom’s Killing Leaves Two Kids In Shock, Fundraiser Launched: ‘Devastating And Unimaginable’ NY Mom’s Killing Leaves Two Kids In Shock, Fundraiser Launched: ‘Devastating And Unimaginable’
NY Mom’s Killing Leaves Two Kids In Shock, Fundraiser Launched: ‘Devastating And Unimaginable’ A New York woman who was shot and killed last week left behind two children, and now a fundraiser has been launched to support them. Mellissa K. Pelc-Lohr, 50, was found shot dead near her home in Brushton on Tuesday, Oct. 27, New York State Police said. “A devastating and unimaginable loss, Mellissa leaves behind two children, Allison Pelc and Freddie Pelc, who are now facing the heartbreaking reality of life without their mother,” organizer Michelle Gunter wrote in a GoFundMe. “No child should ever have to experience this kind of loss.” Pelc-Lohr’s ex-husband, Norman Lohr Jr., killed her…

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Shake Shack Takes On Local Nassau Burger Joint — ‘Gonna Go Out Of Business’ Shake Shack Takes On Local Nassau Burger Joint — ‘Gonna Go Out Of Business’ Shake Shack Takes On Local Nassau Burger Joint — ‘Gonna Go Out Of Business’
Shake Shack Takes On Local Nassau Burger Joint — ‘Gonna Go Out Of Business’ A new Shake Shack location on Long Island has sparked controversy and camaraderie. The New York City-based global chain opened a new restaurant steps away from local joint Burger City in a shopping plaza at 1900 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A 1010WINS story on the showdown drew hundreds of Facebook comments. “I would go to the small business before I would go to Shake Shack just on principle, whether it's good or not,” one person wrote, racking up 150 likes. But Burger City is more than just a local place — it's been voted "Best Burger" on Long Island multi…

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17-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After E-Bike Crash In New Cassel, Cops Say 17-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After E-Bike Crash In New Cassel, Cops Say 17-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After E-Bike Crash In New Cassel, Cops Say
17-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After E-Bike Crash In New Cassel, Cops Say A 17-year-old boy was hospitalized following an e-bike crash Monday, Nov. 2 on Long Island, police said. The teen collided with a 2019 Nissan while traveling on Prospect Avenue near Swalm Street in New Cassel around 5:30 p.m. Monday, the Nassau County Police Department said. First responders rushed the boy to a nearby hospital with serious injuries, and he was reported in stable condition later Monday night, according to police. The Nissan driver, a 33-year-old woman, was not injured in the crash, cops said. She remained at the scene following the collision, authorities said.

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McDonald's Launches New Holiday Drink Lineup In 2026 McDonald's Launches New Holiday Drink Lineup In 2026 McDonald's Launches New Holiday Drink Lineup In 2026
McDonald's Launches New Holiday Drink Lineup In 2026 McDonald's is getting an early start on the holidays with a new lineup of seasonal drinks. The limited-time holiday beverages were unveiled through the McDonald's USA Menu Spotter on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The drinks will be available at participating restaurants nationwide starting on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The holiday lineup comes after McDonald's introduced its Caramel Apple Pie-flavored hot and cold beverages in August. "For some fans, the holidays begin when the calendar says so," McDonald's said. "For others, they start with traditions like the first festive playlist, the first h…

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McDonald's Launches New Holiday Drink Lineup In 2026 McDonald's Launches New Holiday Drink Lineup In 2026 McDonald's Launches New Holiday Drink Lineup In 2026
McDonald's Launches New Holiday Drink Lineup In 2026 McDonald's is getting an early start on the holidays with a new lineup of seasonal drinks. The limited-time holiday beverages were unveiled through the McDonald's USA Menu Spotter on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The drinks will be available at participating restaurants nationwide starting on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The holiday lineup comes after McDonald's introduced its Caramel Apple Pie-flavored hot and cold beverages in August. "For some fans, the holidays begin when the calendar says so," McDonald's said. "For others, they start with traditions like the first festive playlist, the first h…

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Singer Nicole Taylor Dies At 35: Triplet Sisters Share Emotional Announcement Singer Nicole Taylor Dies At 35: Triplet Sisters Share Emotional Announcement Singer Nicole Taylor Dies At 35: Triplet Sisters Share Emotional Announcement
Singer Nicole Taylor Dies At 35: Triplet Sisters Share Emotional Announcement A country singer’s triplet sisters have shared heartbreaking news about the voice who helped bring their family’s music to fans. Nicole Taylor, the lead singer of Taylor Red, died at 35 after being diagnosed with stage-four breast cancer in 2022, her sisters and bandmates, Nika and Natalie, revealed in an Instagram video. The sisters remembered her determination to keep working, traveling, and enjoying life during treatment. “It was an aggressive type (of cancer),” Natalie revealed. “In her words, when she first found out, was ‘God’s Gonna use this for his glory.’ “She fought it fearlessl…