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More Than 6,000 LI Customers Still Stuck Without Power Following Weekend Storm More Than 6,000 LI Customers Still Stuck Without Power Following Weekend Storm More Than 6,000 LI Customers Still Stuck Without Power Following Weekend Storm
More Than 6,000 LI Customers Still Stuck Without Power Following Weekend Storm More than 6,000 customers remained without power on Long Island on Monday morning, Sept. 28 following the weekend’s nor’easter. Most of the outages are in Suffolk County, according to Long Island utility provider PSEG. Throughout the storm, more than 124,000 outages were reported across the island, and 95% were fixed by 8 a.m. Monday, PSEG said. The “vast majority” of customers currently without power should have it restored by the end of Monday, PSEG claimed. Workers were putting in 16-hour shifts to respond to all the issues, the company said. The storm knocked down more than 1,150 tree…

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NJ Molotov Cocktail Attack Leads To Charges For NYC Man: Authorities NJ Molotov Cocktail Attack Leads To Charges For NYC Man: Authorities NJ Molotov Cocktail Attack Leads To Charges For NYC Man: Authorities
NJ Molotov Cocktail Attack Leads To Charges For NYC Man: Authorities A second New York man has been charged in a Molotov cocktail attack in New Jersey, authorities announced Monday, Sept. 28. Tahkem Boynton, 28, of Fresh Meadows, Queens, was identified by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s office. Boynton and Tashaun Normand, 42, of the Bronx, teamed up for the attack in South Toms River back on March 23, investigators said. Normand was arrested days later in Tennessee and extradited back to New Jersey in July, according to authorities. Normand threw two Molotov cocktails in the incident, targeting a 2010 GMC Terrain parked on Belmont Drive and the home the car …
Drunk Nassau Man Swerves Across Lanes, Hits Vehicle Head-On, Flees Scene On I-84: NYSP Drunk Nassau Man Swerves Across Lanes, Hits Vehicle Head-On, Flees Scene On I-84: NYSP Drunk Nassau Man Swerves Across Lanes, Hits Vehicle Head-On, Flees Scene On I-84: NYSP
Drunk Nassau Man Swerves Across Lanes, Hits Vehicle Head-On, Flees Scene On I-84: Nysp A Long Island man accused of running from the scene after causing a head-on crash on Interstate 84 in Dutchess County was later found intoxicated, police said.  The crash happened on westbound I-84 near mile marker 42.4 in Beacon on Sunday, Sept. 27, shortly before 5 p.m., New York State Police said.  According to State Police, Nassau County resident Oscar E. Barahona, 31, of Lynbrook, was driving a 2007 Honda eastbound on I-84 when he tried to turn through the center median. Barahona entered the westbound lanes and swerved across all lanes of traffic before hitting a 2025 To…
Two Cars Slam Same Pedestrian In Oceanside, Victim Critical: Police Two Cars Slam Same Pedestrian In Oceanside, Victim Critical: Police Two Cars Slam Same Pedestrian In Oceanside, Victim Critical: Police
Two Cars Slam Same Pedestrian In Oceanside, Victim Critical: Police A Long Island pedestrian was hit by two cars and hospitalized in critical condition over the weekend, police said Saturday, Sept. 26. The 51-year-old man was walking near the intersection of Lawson Boulevard and Anchor Avenue around 9:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, the Nassau County Police Department said. A 57-year-old man driving a 2024 Hyundai southbound on Lawson Boulevard hit the man first, police said. Then, a 52-year-old man driving a Jeep northbound on Lawson Boulevard also hit the injured pedestrian as he was lying on the pavement, cops said. The wounded man was rushed to a local hosp…
Billy Joel Motorcycle Auction Details Announced — More Than 70 Bikes For Sale Billy Joel Motorcycle Auction Details Announced — More Than 70 Bikes For Sale Billy Joel Motorcycle Auction Details Announced — More Than 70 Bikes For Sale
Billy Joel Motorcycle Auction Details Announced — More Than 70 Bikes For Sale Billy Joel has released the details of his long-awaited motorcycle auction. The 77-year-old Piano Man will auction off his collection Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Javits Center in Manhattan, auctioneer Gooding Christie’s announced Monday, Sept. 28. More than 70 of Joel’s bikes from his extensive collection will be available to the highest bidders, Gooding Christie’s said. All lots will be sold without reserve. “I've always been drawn to bikes built by people who cared about getting every detail right,” Joel said in a press release. “I've loved building this collection. Now …

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Long Island To Connecticut Ferry Trips Canceled Due To Coming Nor’easter Long Island To Connecticut Ferry Trips Canceled Due To Coming Nor’easter Long Island To Connecticut Ferry Trips Canceled Due To Coming Nor’easter
Long Island To Connecticut Ferry Trips Canceled Due To Coming Nor’easter Several ferry trips between Long Island and Connecticut were already canceled Thursday, Sept. 24 ahead of the weekend’s impending storm. The Cross Sound Ferry from New London, CT to Orient, NY cancelled departures at 6:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. from Connecticut, the service announced. Additionally, trips scheduled to depart Orient at 8:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. were called off. However, other trips remained on the schedule, according to the ferry service. Several…

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In-Laws Kill NYT Games Exec At Public Park, Police Say In-Laws Kill NYT Games Exec At Public Park, Police Say In-Laws Kill NYT Games Exec At Public Park, Police Say
In-Laws Kill NYT Games Exec At Public Park, Police Say A New York Times technology executive was shot dead in a California sports complex parking lot, and his parents-in-law, both 77, have been arrested on suspicion of his murder, according to police. Jonathan McKinsey, 40, of Dublin, CA, was found in the parking lot of the Dublin Sports Grounds at 6700 Dublin Blvd., around 3:08 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, Dublin Police Services said. A DPS sergeant driving near the sports grounds spotted McKinsey lying in the parking lot and stopped to investigate as dispatchers began receiving multiple 911 calls, police said. Officers found McKinsey in the …

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Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats
Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats Starbucks is expanding its fall menu with a new iced espresso drink and three seasonal desserts. The coffee chain will launch the Aerocano and three Mini Pies, Starbucks announced on Monday, Sept. 28. The new menu items will be available starting on Tuesday, Sept. 29, which is also National Coffee Day. The Aerocano is made with Starbucks Blonde Espresso that is air-whipped to create a light foam and cascading appearance. The company describes the drink as a modern take on an Iced Americano. View this post on Instagram Starbucks is also adding…

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Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats
Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats Starbucks is expanding its fall menu with a new iced espresso drink and three seasonal desserts. The coffee chain will launch the Aerocano and three Mini Pies, Starbucks announced on Monday, Sept. 28. The new menu items will be available starting on Tuesday, Sept. 29, which is also National Coffee Day. The Aerocano is made with Starbucks Blonde Espresso that is air-whipped to create a light foam and cascading appearance. The company describes the drink as a modern take on an Iced Americano. View this post on Instagram Starbucks is also adding…

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Al Roker Reveals Surprising Reason He Disappeared From 'Today' Set During Middle Of Show Al Roker Reveals Surprising Reason He Disappeared From 'Today' Set During Middle Of Show Al Roker Reveals Surprising Reason He Disappeared From 'Today' Set During Middle Of Show
Al Roker Reveals Surprising Reason He Disappeared From 'Today' Set During Middle Of Show A brief on-air handoff gave “Today” viewers a reason to wonder where Al Roker had gone. The 72-year-old weather anchor left the show early Monday, Sept. 28, after delivering the morning forecast. Savannah Guthrie told viewers, “We have Dylan (Dryer) taking over for Al, who had to leave a little bit early.” The reason did not emerge until Roker posted a video from outside a Manhattan courthouse on Instagram. “Well, got out of the 'Today' show early because I’ve got jury duty," Roker said while standing outside the court in Manhattan. "It’s everybody’s civic duty to do the duty.” He then pa…