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Viral Moment At Nassau Grocery Store Sparks Dream NYC Wedding For Mom Battling Cancer A chance encounter for a Long Island mom battling stage 4 cancer turned into her dream wedding at Rockefeller Center just two weeks later. Elena Volkova, 42, and her then-fiancé, Peter Napolitano, were shopping at North Shore Farms in their hometown of Port Washington on Sunday, Oct. 18 when they ran into “kindness influencer” Keegan Gordon. Gordon, a 26-year-old from South Africa, was doing one of his bits and offered the couple $500 in cash or five minutes to fill their shopping cart. Napolitano took the $500 cash and explained that he’d just lost his job, then Volkova revealed she’d been…

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Nassau County Trans Sports Ban Struck Down By Appeals Court Nassau County Trans Sports Ban Struck Down By Appeals Court Nassau County Trans Sports Ban Struck Down By Appeals Court
Nassau County Trans Sports Ban Struck Down By Appeals Court Nassau County’s ban on transgender women and girls participating in sports teams at public venues was struck down Wednesday, Nov. 4 by an appeals court. Colloquially known as the county’s “trans sports ban,” the law was passed by the Nassau County Legislature in June 2024 with support from County Executive Bruce Blakeman. But a New York appeals court ruled Wednesday the law was illegal, backing a lawsuit from Attorney General Letitia James. “Nobody should have to fight to play the game they love,” said James, a Democrat. “No one asked for this illegal and exclusionary policy. Bruce Blakema…
'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat 'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat 'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat
'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat Republican Rep. Mike Lawler had a striking explanation for his election defeat in the Hudson Valley, suggesting that even Jesus Christ could not have won amid the Democratic wave that swept the country.  "Jesus Christ could have run and would have lost," Lawler told CNN congressional correspondent Manu Raju on Wednesday, Nov. 4, a day after losing his reelection bid to Democrat Cait Conley in New York's 17th Congressional District.  The remark came as Lawler reflected on his defeat in one of the nation's most closely watched House races, which helped Democrats regain control of Co…
Nassau Scammer Used 11 Fake Names To Swindle 15 Home Seekers And Take $61K: Authorities Nassau Scammer Used 11 Fake Names To Swindle 15 Home Seekers And Take $61K: Authorities Nassau Scammer Used 11 Fake Names To Swindle 15 Home Seekers And Take $61K: Authorities
Nassau Scammer Used 11 Fake Names To Swindle 15 Home Seekers And Take $61K: Authorities A Long Island man used a variety of fake names while operating a year-long rental scam in New York City, authorities said. Rajat Verma, 35, of Franklin Square, stole $61,625 from at least 15 victims looking for a home in the city’s ultra-competitive rental market, the Queens District Attorney’s office said Friday, Oct. 30. Verma started his scheme by posing as a renter himself, giving small landlords in Queens and Brooklyn forged checks in exchange for keys to at least eight properties, investigators said. While he had the keys — but before the checks bounced — Verma advertised the propert…
Woman Struck And Killed By Lexus Crossing Busy Nassau Road, Police Say Woman Struck And Killed By Lexus Crossing Busy Nassau Road, Police Say Woman Struck And Killed By Lexus Crossing Busy Nassau Road, Police Say
Woman Struck And Killed By Lexus Crossing Busy Nassau Road, Police Say A 58-year-old woman was killed in a car crash on Long Island on Wednesday night, Nov. 4, police said. The woman was crossing Hempstead Turnpike near Clearmeadow Drive in East Meadow around 7 p.m. Wednesday when she was struck, the Nassau County Police Department said. A 32-year-old woman driving westbound on Hempstead Turnpike in a 2014 Lexus hit the pedestrian, investigators said. The victim was rushed to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The Lexus remained at the scene, according to photos shared by John F. Scalesi Jr. on Facebook. An investigation into the crash is ongoin…

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Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote
Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote After 91 years of keeping the booze out, one New Jersey town is finally ready to let the drinks flow. Voters in Collingswood, a suburb within Camden County, approved a referendum Tuesday, Nov. 3, opening the door for restaurants and other businesses to serve alcohol for the first time since 1935. The measure passed with 3,506 votes in favor and 2,322 against, according to unofficial election results. That's about 60% of voters giving alcohol sales the green light. Behind the push was a group fittingly named Booze on the Ballot, which rallied residents to support ending the borough's decade…

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TV Reporter Who Proposed To Tom Brady In Wedding Dress Arrested In $160M Fraud Scheme: ICE TV Reporter Who Proposed To Tom Brady In Wedding Dress Arrested In $160M Fraud Scheme: ICE TV Reporter Who Proposed To Tom Brady In Wedding Dress Arrested In $160M Fraud Scheme: ICE
TV Reporter Who Proposed To Tom Brady In Wedding Dress Arrested In $160M Fraud Scheme: ICE A Mexican TV star who once stunned Tom Brady with a marriage proposal at the Super Bowl 42 is now in federal custody in Florida after five years on the run from Mexican authorities for an alleged massive fraud scheme.  Inés Gómez Mont, 43, was arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an operation in Miami on Friday, Oct. 30, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Mexican authorities have issued three arrest warrants for Gómez Mont. The allegations include organized crime, money laundering, and suspected tax fraud. Investigators believe Gómez Mont and…

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Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold By NY Company Through Major Retailer Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold By NY Company Through Major Retailer Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold By NY Company Through Major Retailer
Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold By NY Company Through Major Retailer Nearly 176,000 air fryer ovens are being recalled after dozens of people suffered burns when the appliances' doors unexpectedly closed. Gourmia recalled about 175,951 digital air fryer ovens, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. The ovens' spring-loaded glass doors can suddenly close when bumped, potentially burning someone removing hot food. The recall covers Gourmia 9-Slice Digital Air Fryer Ovens with model number GTF7530 and UPC 810002862779. The stainless steel appliances have two glass French doors with metal handles. Gourmia, which is based in B…

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Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold By NY Company Through Major Retailer Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold By NY Company Through Major Retailer Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold By NY Company Through Major Retailer
Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold By NY Company Through Major Retailer Nearly 176,000 air fryer ovens are being recalled after dozens of people suffered burns when the appliances' doors unexpectedly closed. Gourmia recalled about 175,951 digital air fryer ovens, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. The ovens' spring-loaded glass doors can suddenly close when bumped, potentially burning someone removing hot food. The recall covers Gourmia 9-Slice Digital Air Fryer Ovens with model number GTF7530 and UPC 810002862779. The stainless steel appliances have two glass French doors with metal handles. Gourmia, which is based in B…

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Death Certificate Reveals Details About Emmy Winner Susan Saint James Death Certificate Reveals Details About Emmy Winner Susan Saint James Death Certificate Reveals Details About Emmy Winner Susan Saint James
Death Certificate Reveals Details About Emmy Winner Susan Saint James A death certificate has confirmed what caused the death of Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning actress behind two enduring television favorites. Saint James died at 80 on Monday, Oct. 26, from metastatic pancreatic cancer, according to a death certificate obtained by People on Thursday, Nov. 5. The document lists the interval between the onset of the condition and her death as months. Her family had previously disclosed her pancreatic cancer diagnosis. The certificate adds the more specific cause and a broad timeline for the illness. Saint James was best known for playing Sally McMillan o…