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Massapequa, NY
Politics
NY Bill Targets Squatters Amid Troubling Incidents Involving Homeowners NY Bill Targets Squatters Amid Troubling Incidents Involving Homeowners
NY Bill Targets Squatters Amid Troubling Incidents Involving Homeowners New York lawmakers are considering legislation targeting illegal squatters amid recent disturbing incidents involving homeowners that garnered national attention. The bill from Republican Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz, whose 15th District represents parts of Nassau County, adds squatters to the definition of criminal trespass. It also extends the time period for tenancy rights from 30 days to 45 days of possession. Under current New York State law, squatters are classified as tenants and receive temporary rights after living in a property for 30 days. If a squatter claims to be a tenant, the…

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by Michael Mashburn
Bowie, MD
News
Maryland Construction Worker Wins $100K In Lottery Scratch-Off Maryland Construction Worker Wins $100K In Lottery Scratch-Off
Maryland Construction Worker Wins $100K In Lottery Scratch-Off A construction worker from Maryland says he’s “no stranger” to lottery wins, recently taking home $5,000 in a Florida game and another large prize in Maryland. But this win, which came from a $30 $100,000 Ca$h instant ticket, was big. The 29-year-old Lanham resident purchased the scratch-off ticket at Whitfield Sunoco at 9105 Annapolis Road in Lanham, officials said Monday, March 18. His ticket showed a “win” symbol next to its corresponding $100,000 prize — pretty simple. He says he called his brother after learning just how much the ticket had won him. He plans to use the mone…

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by Valerie Musson
Northern Highlands, NJ
Police & Fire
UPDATE: Woman Pulled From Saddle River Pool Pronounced Dead At HUMC UPDATE: Woman Pulled From Saddle River Pool Pronounced Dead At HUMC
Update: Woman Pulled From Saddle River Pool Pronounced Dead At Humc Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said Tuesday that the death of a 39-year-old woman found in a backyard pool the day before is being investigated. Saddle River police were called to the $2.7 million home on Fox Hedge Road off East Allendale Road at 4:26 p.m. Monday, July 31. They began life-saving measures that were continued by Bergen County EMS paramedics, who also used a bag-valve mask as they rushed her to their rig. They continued CPR all the way to HUMC, where she was pronounced dead, Saddle River Police Chief Jason Cosgriff said. Musella said his Major Crimes Unit and Saddle …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Waldorf, MD
Lifestyle
Maryland Lottery Player 'Almost Had A Baby On The Floor' Over $100K Win Maryland Lottery Player 'Almost Had A Baby On The Floor' Over $100K Win
Maryland Lottery Player 'Almost Had A Baby On The Floor' Over $100K Win A mother in Maryland nearly had two miracles on the same day after winning a massive six-figure Lottery prize that she mused almost sent her into labor. Charles County resident Martika Savoy, of Marbury, couldn’t believe her luck when she realized she won a $100,000 windfall playing “FAST PLAY Winfall Doubler” at the Pisgah General Store in Indian Head. The mother-of-three who is expecting her fourth child joked that “I thought I was going to have my baby on the floor.” According to Savoy, she and her boyfriend are regular players of scratch-off and FAST PLAY games, though her habit had c…

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by Zak Failla
Danbury, CT
News
Danbury Mother, Daughter Claim $10K Lottery Prize Danbury Mother, Daughter Claim $10K Lottery Prize
Danbury Mother, Daughter Claim $10K Lottery Prize A Fairfield County mother and daughter are celebrating their good fortune after claiming a $10,000 lottery prize. Danbury residents Terry Lionheart and her daughter, Amy Lionheart, claimed the 10X Cash 15th Edition prize on Friday, May 27, Connecticut Lottery announced on Friday, June 3. CT Lottery said Terry and Amy typically go grocery shopping together at a major supermarket. However, after a recent long day at work, Amy was too tired to take them shopping, so Terry visited a bodega that was close by for some groceries. She also decided to stop by Tropical Deli in Danbury, which w…

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by Nicole Valinote
Mamaroneck, NY
News
Westchester Affordable Housing Expo Coming Soon Westchester Affordable Housing Expo Coming Soon
Westchester Affordable Housing Expo Coming Soon Realtors, mortgage lenders, and others will soon make the trek to the Westchester County Center for the annual Fair and Affordable Housing Expo. Westchester County’s 2020 Fair and Affordable Housing Expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. County Executive George Latimer said that residents from across the county will have the opportunity to attend the expo, “driving home the message that safe, affordable housing should be a basic right for everyone living in Westchester County.” According to county officials, "throu…

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by Zak Failla
New Canaan, CT
Lifestyle
Millennials Are Choosing Suburbs Over Cities, New Survey Says Millennials Are Choosing Suburbs Over Cities, New Survey Says
Millennials Are Choosing Suburbs Over Cities, New Survey Says A new survey shows a fascinating shift in trends when it comes to millennials and their preferred living situations. The survey, titled "The Millennial Economy 2018,’" went over some key figures and compared them with perceptions of generations past. The survey includes an array of data regarding the timelines for many major milestones, e.g., moving out of their parents’ house, buying a home, and getting married. Even though the survey shows that more than 80 percent of millennials have to delay home ownership as a result of student debt, they still have their sights set on the suburbs for…

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by Valerie Musson
Rye, NY
Real Estate
What's Selling: Westchester Experts Dish On The Real Estate Market What's Selling: Westchester Experts Dish On The Real Estate Market
What's Selling: Westchester Experts Dish On The Real Estate Market Large houses aren't selling the way they used to. According to multiple Westchester realtors, homes that are 3,000 square feet and above $1 million, once the darlings of the Westchester real estate world, are now no longer as attractive.  Bigger used to be better, said Alison Bernstein founder/president of Suburban Jungle, a suburbs strategy relocation firm, but a cultural shift began when millennials entered the market approximately 10 years ago. “People used to plan to own their homes for 30 to 40 years," she said. "Now, they're thinking three to four years and thinking differe…

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by James Miranda