Nassau Mom Drank In Bathroom While Son Choked To Death Outside: Authorities Nassau Mom Drank In Bathroom While Son Choked To Death Outside: Authorities
Nassau Mom Drank In Bathroom While Son Choked To Death Outside: Authorities A Long Island woman was drunk in a bathroom while her toddler son choked to death on popcorn kernels in the next room, authorities said. Olivia Bithorn, 36, was ordered held on $500,000 bail following her hearing Monday, June 29 on manslaughter charges for the death of Luke Russell Jr., the 18-month-old boy who died on April 12, Newsday reported. Investigators said Bithorn has a history of alcohol abuse and was being temporarily supported at the time by her estranged husband, who reportedly believed Bithorn was sober when he allowed their two children to make the fateful visit, according to…
LIE Carnage: Bus Overturns In Multi-Vehicle Crash, Leaving Two Dead And 20 Hurt LIE Carnage: Bus Overturns In Multi-Vehicle Crash, Leaving Two Dead And 20 Hurt
LIE Carnage: Bus Overturns In Multi-Vehicle Crash, Leaving Two Dead And 20 Hurt Two people were killed and at least 20 hospitalized after a bus crashed and flipped over on the Long Island Expressway late Monday, June 29, authorities said. The deceased victims were identified only as the bus driver and a bus passenger in the five-vehicle wreck around 11:45 p.m. Monday that shut down the busy highway in both directions into the morning of Tuesday, June 30, according to Newsday. The bus was traveling westbound near Greenpoint Avenue in Queens when it slammed into a car directly in front of it, which was then pushed into a third vehicle on that side of the road, WCBS repor…
Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study
Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study The nation's 250th birthday celebration is coming with higher costs due to rising inflation and the ongoing effects of the US-Israeli war with Iran. WalletHub released its annual 4th of July Facts & Figures report on Wednesday, June 24. The personal finance website estimates Americans will spend $9.4 billion on Fourth of July food, up from $8.9 billion in 2025. In 2026, the Fourth of July also marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Semiquincentennial will arrive with countless local, regional, and national events celebrating the …
DirecTV, YouTube TV Users May Get Payouts In $50M Settlement: See If You Qualify DirecTV, YouTube TV Users May Get Payouts In $50M Settlement: See If You Qualify
DirecTV, YouTube TV Users May Get Payouts In $50M Settlement: See If You Qualify YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream customers could receive cash from a $50 million settlement in a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit claims Disney violated federal antitrust law and state consumer protection laws by raising prices for streaming live pay television services. Disney has denied wrongdoing or liability but agreed to settle the case, according to the settlement's website. People could receive payments if they purchased a YouTube TV subscription between Monday, April 1, 2019, and Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Customers may also qualify if they purchased a DirecTV streaming live pay TV subs…
Woman Killed In Alligator Attack While Swimming In Florida Woman Killed In Alligator Attack While Swimming In Florida
Woman Killed In Alligator Attack While Swimming In Florida A swim with friends in a Florida river turned deadly in a place known for outdoor recreation. Click here for a new, updated story: Woman ID'd After Deadly Alligator Attack In Florida River A 31-year-old woman died after an apparent alligator attack Sunday, June 28, while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River in Seminole County, Florida, NBC Miami reported, citing the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The attack happened near the Barr Street Trailhead in the Little Big Econ State Forest, northeast of Orlando. The river is also known as the Little Big Econ River. …
Starbucks Reviving Popular Beverage, Launching New Summer Lineup Starbucks Reviving Popular Beverage, Launching New Summer Lineup
Starbucks Reviving Popular Beverage, Launching New Summer Lineup Starbucks is bringing back a fan-favorite summer drink after a six-year break. The S'mores Frappuccino is returning to Starbucks for a limited time. Rewards members can get early access on Tuesday, June 30, before the drink launches nationwide on Wednesday, July 1. The S'mores Frappuccino is inspired by the classic campfire treat, blending vanilla syrup, coffee, milk, and ice over marshmallow-flavored whipped cream and milk chocolate sauce. The drink will debut alongside the new S'mores Cold Brew with Marshmallow Cold Foam. View this post on Instagram …
4-Year-Old Boy Dead After Horrific Crash On Nassau Highway — Captured On Dash Video: Police 4-Year-Old Boy Dead After Horrific Crash On Nassau Highway — Captured On Dash Video: Police
4-Year-Old Boy Dead After Horrific Crash On Nassau Highway — Captured On Dash Video: Police The 4-year-old boy seriously injured in a hit-and-run wreck on Long Island two weeks ago has died from his injuries, authorities announced Monday, June 29. Christopher King-Morris was a passenger in a 2006 Nissan Sentra traveling westbound on the Southern State Parkway on Wednesday, June 17 when the car careened off the road and into a tree, New York State Police said. A 31-year-old woman was driving the car and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said. Investigators said the Nissan driver swerved to avoid an unidentified black vehicle, which then fled the scen…
Cause Of Death Revealed For 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'The Ring' Star Daveigh Chase: Reports Cause Of Death Revealed For 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'The Ring' Star Daveigh Chase: Reports
Cause Of Death Revealed For 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'The Ring' Star Daveigh Chase: Reports The cause of death has been revealed for the child actor widely known as the psychic girl in "The Ring" and the voice of Lilo in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch," according to reports. Daveigh Chase, 35, died from AIDS, Us Weekly reported on Monday, June 29. Chronic polysubstance use was listed as another significant condition in Los Angeles medical examiner records. Chase died in a Los Angeles hospital on Monday, June 16, and her manner of death was listed as natural. Her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, previously told TMZ that Chase died after battling meningitis and an infection in her …
Repeated Rape Of Teen Relative Lands NY Jail Guard Behind Bars: DA Repeated Rape Of Teen Relative Lands NY Jail Guard Behind Bars: DA
Repeated Rape Of Teen Relative Lands NY Jail Guard Behind Bars: DA A New York jail guard who admitted to raping a teenage relative for years has cut a plea deal and will serve less than half a decade in prison, authorities said. Brian Barrett, 51, pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree rape and nine counts of third-degree incest on Friday, June 26, the Schenectady County District Attorney’s office said. Barrett, of Rotterdam, began assaulting the victim in 2017 when she was 14 years old and living in Colonie, prosecutors said. The abuse continued the following year when they moved to Rotterdam and lasted until the end of 2023, when the victim was 21, …
Back From The Ashes: Popular Nassau Seafood Spot Reopens After Massive Blaze Back From The Ashes: Popular Nassau Seafood Spot Reopens After Massive Blaze
Back From The Ashes: Popular Nassau Seafood Spot Reopens After Massive Blaze Jordan Lobster Farms has announced reopening plans following a devastating fire in mid-June. The beloved restaurant in Island Park will resume serving customers on Wednesday, July 1, the company announced on Instagram. “The fire tested us in ways we never imagined, but it also reminded us how fortunate we are to be part of such an amazing community,” the restaurant wrote in its comeback post. “The love, encouragement, and support from our family, friends, customers, first responders, and incredible staff has carried us through every step of this journey.” A three-alarm fire broke out at th…
Dashboard Screen Failures Trigger Massive Hyundai Recall Dashboard Screen Failures Trigger Massive Hyundai Recall
Dashboard Screen Failures Trigger Massive Hyundai Recall Nearly 100,000 Hyundai SUVs are being recalled because a software issue can cause the dashboard display to go blank while someone is driving. Hyundai Motor America issued the recall for 96,310 Tucson vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Wednesday, June 24. The recall affects certain 2025 and 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The issue involves software in the instrument panel display, which shows critical safety information such as the speedometer, fuel gauge, and warning lights. The issue can cause th…
NY Rapist Sent Victim Pics Of Assault, Cuts Plea Deal For Prison Sentence: DA NY Rapist Sent Victim Pics Of Assault, Cuts Plea Deal For Prison Sentence: DA
NY Rapist Sent Victim Pics Of Assault, Cuts Plea Deal For Prison Sentence: DA A New York man who took photos and video of himself raping a woman and then sent the pictures to her has taken a plea deal and will serve six years in prison, authorities said. William Smith, 24, pleaded guilty to first-degree rape at a hearing on Wednesday, June 24, the Schenectady County District Attorney’s office said. Smith, of Schenectady, was arguing with a woman “well known to him” on the phone in February when he sent her the pictures of him raping her while she was asleep, prosecutors said. The attack occurred on Dec. 6, 2025, at a hotel in Schenectady, according to authorities. A…