LI Bank Robber Gets Away, Used Only Note And No Weapons: Police LI Bank Robber Gets Away, Used Only Note And No Weapons: Police
LI Bank Robber Gets Away, Used Only Note And No Weapons: Police A Long Island bank was robbed Thursday afternoon, July 30, police said. The robber entered a Chase Bank branch at 705 Smithtown Bypass in Smithtown around 4 p.m. Thursday, the Suffolk County Police Department said. The suspect, described only as a white male, handed the teller a note demanding cash, and the employee complied, investigators said. Afterward, the man fled on foot and has not been caught, according to police. Investigators did not reveal how much he got away with. Cops asked anyone with information on the case to call them at 631-852- 6555 or Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at …
Renters May Qualify For Massive $360M Settlement: See If You're Eligible Renters May Qualify For Massive $360M Settlement: See If You're Eligible
Renters May Qualify For Massive $360M Settlement: See If You're Eligible People who rented certain apartments across the US may be eligible for money from a nearly $360 million settlement. A federal district court has preliminarily approved 37 settlements totaling $359.925 million in class action litigation involving RealPage's rental pricing software. The lawsuit claims RealPage and several property management companies violated federal and state antitrust laws by conspiring to inflate rents for multifamily housing. The suit also claims renters were overcharged and had fewer housing options available to them. The settlement covers people and business…
Three-Man Attack Outside Long Island Irish Pub Leaves Cop Searching For Suspects Three-Man Attack Outside Long Island Irish Pub Leaves Cop Searching For Suspects
Three-Man Attack Outside Long Island Irish Pub Leaves Cop Searching For Suspects A Long Island man was beaten and stabbed outside an Irish pub around 2 a.m. earlier this year, and police are still looking for the suspects. Suffolk County cops asked for help Friday, July 31 in identifying three men caught on surveillance camera in the May 23 attack. The men struck and stabbed the victim outside the Irish restaurant James Joyce at 49 South Ocean Avenue in Patchogue around 2:10 a.m., the Suffolk County Police Department said. While the victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, the three men left the scene without issue, cops said. Authorities are offerin…
LI Killer Pulled U-Turn To Chase Homeless Man In Broad-Daylight Knife Attack: Authorities LI Killer Pulled U-Turn To Chase Homeless Man In Broad-Daylight Knife Attack: Authorities
LI Killer Pulled U-Turn To Chase Homeless Man In Broad-Daylight Knife Attack: Authorities A Long Island killer pulled a U-turn and chased down a well-known homeless man before stabbing him to death, authorities said Friday, July 31. Joseph Norton, 20, was held without bail following his arraignment for second-degree murder in the death of Timothy Stark on Monday, July 20, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. Prosecutors said if Norton and Stark had any interaction at the intersection of Express Drive South and Route 112 in Medford, it was brief, according to Newsday. But that didn’t stop Norton from swinging his vehicle around, hopping out, and chasing Stark with …
LI Visitor, 21, Fought With Cops Amid Traffic Chaos, Nassau Police Say LI Visitor, 21, Fought With Cops Amid Traffic Chaos, Nassau Police Say
LI Visitor, 21, Fought With Cops Amid Traffic Chaos, Nassau Police Say A young woman visiting Long Island was arrested after getting into a scuffle with cops on Thursday night, July 30, police said. Madeleine Fisette, 21, of Powder Springs, GA, was driving through Jericho around 7 p.m. when her troubles began, the Nassau County Police Department said. Fisette got out of her vehicle and stepped onto the shoulder of Jericho Turnpike, then started yelling and screaming at police officers on the scene, according to authorities. The cops responded by telling Fisette to exit the roadway and stop impeding traffic, but she ignored them and continued shouting, investi…
Popular Chain’s Ice Cream Product Recalled In 5 States, Including NY Popular Chain’s Ice Cream Product Recalled In 5 States, Including NY
Popular Chain’s Ice Cream Product Recalled In 5 States, Including NY An unwanted ingredient made its way into a frozen treat served at a popular restaurant chain. Galliker Dairy Co. voluntarily recalled 74 cases of DQ Chocolate Reduced Fat Ice Cream Mix distributed to Dairy Queen locations in five states, according to a US Food and Drug Administration enforcement record. The affected mix was shipped to locations in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. The product was packaged in 5-gallon bags and marked with the expiration code JUN1226. The company initiated the recall after metal shavings were found in the mix, according to the FDA.…
Person Killed, Hundreds Burned As 1.5M Hand Warmers Recalled Person Killed, Hundreds Burned As 1.5M Hand Warmers Recalled
Person Killed, Hundreds Burned As 1.5M Hand Warmers Recalled More than 1 million rechargeable hand warmers are being recalled after hundreds of people suffered burns and one person died. OCOOPA Direct recalled about 1.5 million of its hand warmers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 30. The lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite, creating a risk of serious injury or death from fires and burns. The CPSC said it's aware of 1,480 reports of the hand warmers overheating. At least 15 fires and 350 burn injuries were reported, including the death of an 83-year-old in San Diego in February 2026. The recall covers OCOO…
Knife-Wielding Suspect Escapes After Bloody Sidewalk Brawl On LI: Police Knife-Wielding Suspect Escapes After Bloody Sidewalk Brawl On LI: Police
Knife-Wielding Suspect Escapes After Bloody Sidewalk Brawl On LI: Police A man was slashed in the face and stabbed in chest during a fight on Long Island on Thursday afternoon, July 30, police said. Two men were brawling on the sidewalk near 162 West Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays around 2:20 p.m. Thursday, the Southampton Police Department said. When officers arrived, one man was still on the scene suffering from the knife wounds, police said. The other suspect fled westbound and was not located, cops said. Hampton Bays Volunteer Ambulance Corps transported the stabbing victim to a local hospital, and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, acco…
Major Airline Adds DraftKings Sports Predictions To Flights Amid Gambling Concerns Major Airline Adds DraftKings Sports Predictions To Flights Amid Gambling Concerns
Major Airline Adds DraftKings Sports Predictions To Flights Amid Gambling Concerns Delta Air Lines is launching an in-flight game powered by DraftKings amid concerns about the growth of prediction markets and online gambling nationwide. The airline introduced SkyPicks on Wednesday, July 29. The free sports prediction contest is available to SkyMiles members ages 21 and older on US domestic flights through Delta Sync Wi-Fi. Players can make predictions tied to real sporting events for a chance to win Delta gift cards. No wagers, deposits, buy-ins, miles, or real money are involved, according to the airline. SkyPicks will begin with MLB contests before adding NFL matc…
George Clooney, Wife, Twin Children Forced From European Home As Danger Moves In George Clooney, Wife, Twin Children Forced From European Home As Danger Moves In
George Clooney, Wife, Twin Children Forced From European Home As Danger Moves In A fast-moving threat forced one of Hollywood’s most recognizable families to leave the place they call home. George Clooney, 65, his wife, Amal, 48, and their 9-year-old twins evacuated their estate in southeastern France on Wednesday, July 29, according to multiple reports. The fire burned about 250 acres near the community of Brignoles, France. Approximately 700 residents were ordered to leave. The Clooneys disclosed their evacuation in a letter to Brignoles Mayor Didier Brémond, as reported by the Spanish daily El País. George Clooney said the family did not know whether its home would…
Nationwide Warning Grows: US Water Systems Hit In Suspected Iranian Cyberattacks Nationwide Warning Grows: US Water Systems Hit In Suspected Iranian Cyberattacks
Nationwide Warning Grows: US Water Systems Hit In Suspected Iranian Cyberattacks A coordinated digital strike has exposed a vulnerability inside infrastructure Americans depend on every day. Click here for a new, updated story - Cyberattacks On US Water Systems Expand To At Least 7 States: Federal Alert Hackers targeted roughly 36 municipal water systems across Minnesota on Sunday, July 26, and Monday, July 27, according to multiple reports. The attacks affected technology used to monitor or control water infrastructure. Some communities lost automated functions or communications and temporarily switched to manual procedures. US and state investigators view Iran-aff…
Important Apple Software Update Arrives Across Devices: What To Know Important Apple Software Update Arrives Across Devices: What To Know
Important Apple Software Update Arrives Across Devices: What To Know Apple’s newest software update may look routine, but the changes beneath the surface reach some of the most sensitive parts of its devices. Apple has just released iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, and macOS Tahoe 26.6 with broad security patches, bug fixes, and preparations for its next operating systems. The company’s iOS and iPadOS security notice documents nearly 90 vulnerabilities affecting components including the kernel, WebKit, Wi-Fi, Apple Neural Engine, App Store, Siri, and system permissions. Several flaws could allow an app to access sensitive information, escape its security sandbox, wri…