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Teen’s Wallet Stolen From Taco Bell Counter On Long Island: Police
A teen’s wallet containing identification, bank cards, and cash was stolen from a Taco Bell on Long Island, police announced on Saturday, Sept. 5.
The 16-year-old girl was inside the Taco Bell at 3076 Long Beach Road around 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, when she put her wallet on the counter, according to Nassau County Police Fourth Squad detectives.
An unknown man then took it, police said.
The wallet contained a New York learner’s permit, debit card, credit card, and an undisclosed amount of cash, authorities said.
Police are investigating the theft as grand larceny.
Anyone with infor…
Man Arrested After Couple’s $7K Long Island Home Rental Turned Out To Be A Scam: Police
What appeared to be a $7,000 deal to rent a Long Island home turned into a nightmare when the real owner showed up — and now police say they have arrested the man who was part of the alleged scheme.
William Fickbohm, 71, of Lakeview, was arrested in connection with the Meadowbrook Road rental scam that previously led to charges against Aurelia Soogea, 39, of West Hempstead, Nassau County Police said Sunday, Sept. 6.
A 49-year-old woman said she coordinated a rental agreement for the home with a man and woman, then gave them $7,000 for the first month’s rent and security deposit on Friday, J…
Fall Dangers Spark Huge Office Chair Recall From NY Company: What To Know
More than 15,000 office chairs are being recalled after reports that the backrests detached, creating a fall hazard.
Branch issued the recall for about 16,000 of its Ergonomic Chairs, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Sept. 3. About 180 additional chairs were sold in Canada.
The recall applies to height-adjustable chairs with backrest anchors that were installed incorrectly during manufacturing. The affected chairs were made between Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, and Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Branch, which is based in New York City, has received 11 reports of …
Best, Worst Places To Retire In US Revealed In New Ranking: How NY Fared
A new report shows which cities offer the best affordability, activities, and other benefits for retirees.
WalletHub released its 2026 Best & Worst Places to Retire ranking on Monday, Aug. 31. The personal finance website compared 182 US cities across 45 measures covering affordability, activities, quality of life, and health care.
The study evaluated cities using factors including adjusted cost of living, taxes, recreation and senior centers, museums, weather, crime rates, access to health care providers, hospital quality, and life expectancy. The analysis assumes retirees ar…
Popular Tofu Product Recalled Across 29 States, Including NY, Over Packaging Concern
A popular plant-based food is being pulled from stores and online distribution after the manufacturer discovered a potential problem involving its packaging.
Hodo Inc. announced Monday, Aug. 31, that it is voluntarily recalling select lots of its 8-ounce Lightly Fried Chili Crisp Tofu because printing ink from the packaging may have migrated into the food.
The Hodo recall notice says the affected product was distributed to wholesalers, retailers, and consumers in 29 states, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia.
Distribution ran fr…
Gun Range Owner Duct-Tapes Passenger To Seat On Newark-Bound Flight
NEW UPDATE: Duct-Taped Realtor Fired, FBI Reportedly Eyes Charges Following Midair Meltdown
Richard O'Lenick hates flying. So when an unruly passenger aboard his Newark-bound flight looked him in the eye and said the plane was going to crash on Thursday, Sept. 3, it didn't exactly help. Especially considering 53-year-old O'Lenick, of Sparta, was practically sitting on the man's lap, helping restrain him (scroll down for video).
O'Lenick, who owns Gun for Hire in Woodland Park, and his employee, Juan Mejia, a retired Weehawken police officer, were heading home from a gun expo …
