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Accused Serial Fraudster In Nassau County Stole $80K From Employee In Latest Case: Police Accused Serial Fraudster In Nassau County Stole $80K From Employee In Latest Case: Police Accused Serial Fraudster In Nassau County Stole $80K From Employee In Latest Case: Police
Accused Serial Fraudster In Nassau County Stole $80K From Employee In Latest Case: Police A Long Island restaurant owner secretly took out an $80,000 loan in an employee’s name to fund his business, police said. Mahmut Unver, 56, of Island Park, was already facing two criminal cases for ripping off workers at his restaurant before his arrest Thursday, Oct. 29, according to Nassau County authorities. The victim in the latest case, an employee at Unver’s Anatolia Restaurant on Hempstead Turnpike, learned in August 2025 that around $80,000 in financing had been obtained in his name for the business, Nassau County police said. The man never requested the financing and reported it …

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Drunk LI Driver Hits Pole, Lands Behind Bars On DWI Charge: Cops Drunk LI Driver Hits Pole, Lands Behind Bars On DWI Charge: Cops Drunk LI Driver Hits Pole, Lands Behind Bars On DWI Charge: Cops
Drunk LI Driver Hits Pole, Lands Behind Bars On DWI Charge: Cops A drunk Long Island driver rammed his car into a utility pole on Wednesday evening, Oct. 28, police said. Juventino Rojano Rojas, 40, of Hampton Bays, was arrested following the crash near Wakeman Road and Palo Alto Drive around 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, the Southampton Town Police Department said. Rojas was traveling northbound on Wakeman Road when he left his lane and collided with the pole, police said. No injuries were reported at the scene, cops said. Investigators determined Rojas was drunk behind the wheel and charged him with aggravated DWI, officials said. He was held overnight for arr…
14-Year-Old Crashes Stolen BMW Into NICE Bus With Six Teen Passengers: Police 14-Year-Old Crashes Stolen BMW Into NICE Bus With Six Teen Passengers: Police 14-Year-Old Crashes Stolen BMW Into NICE Bus With Six Teen Passengers: Police
14-Year-Old Crashes Stolen BMW Into NICE Bus With Six Teen Passengers: Police A 14-year-old boy driving a stolen BMW with six other teens inside fled police and crashed into a NICE bus on Long Island, authorities said. All seven teens were arrested and taken to a hospital for minor injuries following the crash in Roosevelt on Wednesday, Oct. 28, the Nassau County Police Department said. No other injuries were reported. The incident began when a 39-year-old woman reported her 2020 BMW SUV stolen from a Long Island Rail Road parking lot in Baldwin around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, cops said. Officers found the SUV a short time later on Grand Avenue in South Hempstead and tr…
Guns Discovered In Convicted Felon’s Long Island Home, Police Say Guns Discovered In Convicted Felon’s Long Island Home, Police Say Guns Discovered In Convicted Felon’s Long Island Home, Police Say
Guns Discovered In Convicted Felon’s Long Island Home, Police Say A Long Island man on probation for a drug dealing conspiracy had illegal weapons in his home, police said. Edward Molewski, 59, of East Islip, was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 28 at his residence following a probation check, the Suffolk County Police Department said. Multiple weapons were discovered at Molewski’s home during the probation check, authorities said. He is prohibited from owning weapons because he is a convicted felon, according to online court records. Molewski was charged with two counts each of second- and third-degree weapons possession and held overnight for arraignment Thurs…
Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak
Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak The Taurid meteor shower is approaching a peak that could give skywatchers a bright reason to stay up late. The Southern Taurids’ November peak falls overnight Wednesday, Nov. 4, into Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the American Meteor Society’s calendar. The following night, Thursday into Friday, Nov. 6, also offers a viewing opportunity. Skywatchers across the Northeastern US should look around midnight and into the early morning hours, weather permitting. That is when Taurus, the constellation from which the meteors appear to originate, sits high in the sky. The attraction is brightness …

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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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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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Nation's Top Thanksgiving Side Dishes Revealed In New Survey A new survey from Campbell's reveals which side dishes are the nation's favorites as Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving. The Camden, New Jersey-based food company released its annual State of the Sides Report on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The survey found that Americans are planning to serve more Thanksgiving side dishes in 2026, with many preferring them over turkey. According to Campbell's, the five most popular Thanksgiving side dishes are: Green bean casserole Mac & cheese Yams or sweet potatoes Mashed potatoes Stuffing or dressing Green bean casserole remains a holiday favorite, …

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Nation's Top Thanksgiving Side Dishes Revealed In New Survey Nation's Top Thanksgiving Side Dishes Revealed In New Survey Nation's Top Thanksgiving Side Dishes Revealed In New Survey
Nation's Top Thanksgiving Side Dishes Revealed In New Survey A new survey from Campbell's reveals which side dishes are the nation's favorites as Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving. The Camden, New Jersey-based food company released its annual State of the Sides Report on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The survey found that Americans are planning to serve more Thanksgiving side dishes in 2026, with many preferring them over turkey. According to Campbell's, the five most popular Thanksgiving side dishes are: Green bean casserole Mac & cheese Yams or sweet potatoes Mashed potatoes Stuffing or dressing Green bean casserole remains a holiday favorite, …

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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…