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Harrisburg, PA
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Penn State's Jerry Sandusky Appeals Latest Defeat In Bid To Overturn Child Sex Abuse Conviction Penn State's Jerry Sandusky Appeals Latest Defeat In Bid To Overturn Child Sex Abuse Conviction Penn State's Jerry Sandusky Appeals Latest Defeat In Bid To Overturn Child Sex Abuse Conviction
Penn State's Jerry Sandusky Appeals Latest Defeat In Bid To Overturn Child Sex Abuse Conviction Former Penn State football coach and convicted child sex offender Jerry Sandusky has appealed the dismissal of his latest bid to overturn his child sexual abuse convictions, according to a newly released court opinion. The 82-year-old's appeal was confirmed in a nine-page opinion filed by Senior Judge Maureen A. Skerda on Friday, Nov. 13, and obtained by Daily Voice. The opinion explains why Skerda dismissed Sandusky's third Post-Conviction Relief Act petition on Sept. 8, including her determination that his latest challenge was filed too late and that his remaining claims did not warrant a…

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by Jillian Pikora
Hicksville, NY
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Man Killed When Pistol Accidentally Fires Inside Vehicle In NY: Police Man Killed When Pistol Accidentally Fires Inside Vehicle In NY: Police Man Killed When Pistol Accidentally Fires Inside Vehicle In NY: Police
Man Killed When Pistol Accidentally Fires Inside Vehicle In NY: Police A man was shot in the back and killed when another man’s pistol accidentally discharged inside a vehicle in New York, police said. Officers responded to a 911 call near 459 South Broadway in Hicksville, Nassau County at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, and found a 24-year-old man inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound to his back, police said. A Nassau County Police ambulance took him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly afterward. Mohammed Basheer Ahmed, 27, was inside the vehicle with the victim when he accidentally discharged his pistol, detectives said. Ahmed was arr…

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by Jillian Pikora
Fort Lee, NJ
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Runner's High: Attorney Disqualified From NYC Marathon For Smoking Weed On Course Runner's High: Attorney Disqualified From NYC Marathon For Smoking Weed On Course Runner's High: Attorney Disqualified From NYC Marathon For Smoking Weed On Course
Runner's High: Attorney Disqualified From NYC Marathon For Smoking Weed On Course An attorney from Texas has been disqualified from the New York City Marathon after taking a different kind of hit during the race. Andrea Sager, 35, was seen in viral footage smoking marijuana, apparently with a spectator, during the Sunday, Nov. 1 marathon. The single mom and poker player confirmed her disqualification on Instagram, noting that her results have been scrubbed from the New York Road Runners website.   While Sager's marathon results may have gone up in smoke, her sense of humor certainly hasn't. Sager posted a selfie with the words "Why were you disqualifi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Norwalk, CT
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Christina Applegate Reveals Stunning Theory For Medical Misdiagnosis Christina Applegate Reveals Stunning Theory For Medical Misdiagnosis Christina Applegate Reveals Stunning Theory For Medical Misdiagnosis
Christina Applegate Reveals Stunning Theory For Medical Misdiagnosis Christina Applegate is sharing a startling theory about her ongoing health struggles as she searches for answers following a medical misdiagnosis. The actress, 54, said on the latest edition of her “MeSsy” podcast that she wonders whether her breast implants could be leaking and contributing to the symptoms that continue to disrupt her life. Her comments follow her disclosure that a doctor told her she does not have multiple sclerosis, the diagnosis she received in 2021. Applegate is exploring a possible explanation, not announcing a confirmed cause. "I've been thinking this for years — br…

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by Joe Lombardi
Stamford, CT
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Reality TV Star Arrested After Violent Fight Leaves Teen Dead Reality TV Star Arrested After Violent Fight Leaves Teen Dead Reality TV Star Arrested After Violent Fight Leaves Teen Dead
Reality TV Star Arrested After Violent Fight Leaves Teen Dead A reality TV star known for life aboard luxury yachts has been arrested in Turkey after a store confrontation escalated into a fight that left a teenager dead, according to multiple reports. João Franco, 36, of Bravo’s “Below Deck” franchise, and his brother, Karlos Franco, were arrested following the altercation in Bodrum on Saturday, Nov. 7, TV Insider reported. The teenager, identified as a 17-year-old clothing store employee, suffered a head injury during the fight. He died at a hospital on Monday, Nov. 9. The brothers have denied hitting Koyabakan and told police they were attacked an…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
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Northeast's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List Northeast's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List Northeast's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List
Northeast's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List Thousands of nursing homes across the Northeast have been evaluated in new national ratings highlighting the best facilities for rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes ratings on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The annual list evaluated more than 14,600 skilled nursing facilities in all 50 states and Washington, DC. The study evaluated nursing homes using 17 quality measures in each care category, including staffing levels, hospital readmissions, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. U.S. News rated 2,236 facilities across the Northeast.…

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by Chris Spiker
New City, NY
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Major Service Changes Could Be Coming, USPS Warns: What To Know Now Major Service Changes Could Be Coming, USPS Warns: What To Know Now Major Service Changes Could Be Coming, USPS Warns: What To Know Now
Major Service Changes Could Be Coming, USPS Warns: What To Know Now Your mail delivery and neighborhood post office could face major changes as the US Postal Service warns that its financial crisis demands help from Congress. The agency reported a $6.5 billion annual loss on Tuesday, Nov. 10, despite higher revenue and cost-cutting efforts, according to its financial announcement. Postmaster General David Steiner warned that options without congressional help could include post office closures, slower delivery, reduced marketing-mail service, and reconsideration of six-day delivery, according to Politico. Those are potential changes, rather than an announce…

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by Joe Lombardi
Fort Lee, NJ
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Iconic Bands Thrill Southwest Passengers With In-Air Concert On Last Flight Before Ground Stop Iconic Bands Thrill Southwest Passengers With In-Air Concert On Last Flight Before Ground Stop Iconic Bands Thrill Southwest Passengers With In-Air Concert On Last Flight Before Ground Stop
Iconic Bands Thrill Southwest Passengers With In-Air Concert On Last Flight Before Ground Stop Southwest Airlines passengers got an unexpected in-flight concert from Simple Plan, Hoobastank, and The Used, according to videos making the rounds on TikTok. The bands took to the aisles to perform for fellow passengers Friday, Nov. 13, while traveling on the same flight to Orlando for the Vans Warped Tour, scheduled for Nov. 14 through 16, according to those who shared the videos. Hoobastank performed its hit "The Reason," Simple Plan treated passengers to "Perfect" and "I'm Just a Kid," and The Used sang "The Taste of Ink." The flight departed from Los Angeles International Airport and …

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by Cecilia Levine
Saratoga Springs, NY
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Nationwide Airline Ground Stop Ordered By FAA Citing 'Extraordinary Circumstances' Nationwide Airline Ground Stop Ordered By FAA Citing 'Extraordinary Circumstances' Nationwide Airline Ground Stop Ordered By FAA Citing 'Extraordinary Circumstances'
Nationwide Airline Ground Stop Ordered By FAA Citing 'Extraordinary Circumstances' The FAA issued a sweeping nationwide ground stop, ordering departing flights to remain on the ground while citing extraordinary circumstances and safety concerns. Latest update - Four-Hour Extremely Rare Nationwide Ground Stop Lifted: What Travelers Should Know An air traffic control advisory posted Friday afternoon, Nov. 13, directed airports nationwide to halt departures. “All departing traffic should remain ground stopped until further notice,” the advisory stated. Click here for an updated story - Airport Chaos: DHS Issues Update After FAA Halts Flights For Just Second Time S…

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by Joe Lombardi
Union City, NJ
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Husband Of 'Top Chef' Star Dies Husband Of 'Top Chef' Star Dies Husband Of 'Top Chef' Star Dies
Husband Of 'Top Chef' Star Dies The husband of "Top Chef" star Leah Cohen and co-founder of a popular New York City restaurant has died at 44 years old, leaving behind his wife and their two young sons. Ben Byruch, who records show lived with Cohen in Union City, NJ, died Monday, Nov. 10, according to a Maplewood, NJ-based GoFundMe campaign launched by Lonny Sweet and Cassandre Pallas to support his family.  Byruch was the creative force behind Pig & Khao, the Southeast Asian restaurant he built alongside Cohen, who finished sixth on Season 5 of Bravo's "Top Chef," which aired from 2008 to 2009. The couple …

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by Cecilia Levine
Englewood, NJ
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NJ Hospital Valet Worker Takes Fatal Leap From Parking Deck NJ Hospital Valet Worker Takes Fatal Leap From Parking Deck NJ Hospital Valet Worker Takes Fatal Leap From Parking Deck
NJ Hospital Valet Worker Takes Fatal Leap From Parking Deck A hospital worker in Bergen County leapt to their death on Wednesday, Nov. 11, authorities confirmed. The individual was a valet worker at Englewood Hospital who leapt to his death around 12:05 p.m., Englewood Police Capt. Renee Laraia told Daily Voice. The incident reportedly happened at the parking deck. No further details were released and Englewood Hospital declined to comment.

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by Cecilia Levine
Atlantic City, NJ
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Cheese Recall Expands: Check These Packages Cheese Recall Expands: Check These Packages Cheese Recall Expands: Check These Packages
Cheese Recall Expands: Check These Packages A cheddar cheese recall has widened following a new contamination concern, giving shoppers another reason to check packages they may have kept. Family Farmstead Dairy is recalling its Raw Mild Cheddar and Raw Sharp Cheddar because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the company announcement posted by the FDA. The recall covers plastic-wrapped, 8-ounce packages with all lot codes dated 10/16/27 or earlier. Other dairy products are excluded unless the company specifically identifies them. The Worcester, New York, company previously recalled a single lot of raw mild…

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by Joe Lombardi
Arlington, VA
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Dangerous Steering Problem Prompts Massive Recall Of 635K Hondas, Acuras Dangerous Steering Problem Prompts Massive Recall Of 635K Hondas, Acuras Dangerous Steering Problem Prompts Massive Recall Of 635K Hondas, Acuras
Dangerous Steering Problem Prompts Massive Recall Of 635K Hondas, Acuras More than 635,000 Honda and Acura vehicles are being recalled because a software problem can cause drivers to suddenly lose power steering assistance. American Honda Motor Co. issued the recall for 635,808 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, Oct. 29. The recall affects certain 2021 through 2025 Acura TLX, 2022 through 2024 Acura MDX, and 2023 through 2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The issue involves an error in the electric power steering software that can cause the system to shut off power steering assistance under certain driving co…

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by Chris Spiker
Saratoga Springs, NY
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Apple Drops New Updates: What Users Should Know Apple Drops New Updates: What Users Should Know Apple Drops New Updates: What Users Should Know
Apple Drops New Updates: What Users Should Know Apple has released an update that addresses problems users would rather never encounter, including threats to private conversations and sensitive information. The company released iOS 27.2.1 on Monday, Nov. 9, for iPhone 11 and later models, according to Apple’s security advisory. The update patches vulnerabilities affecting Messages, Bluetooth, AirPlay, and other system components. Among the fixes are two involving iMessage group conversations. One vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to join a group chat and receive its messages. A separate flaw could let someone added to a group …

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by Joe Lombardi
Brentwood, NY
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Driver Killed In Fiery LIE Crash Was NYPD Sergeant And Father Of Two: Fundraiser Driver Killed In Fiery LIE Crash Was NYPD Sergeant And Father Of Two: Fundraiser Driver Killed In Fiery LIE Crash Was NYPD Sergeant And Father Of Two: Fundraiser
Driver Killed In Fiery LIE Crash Was Nypd Sergeant And Father Of Two: Fundraiser The driver killed in a fiery car crash on the Long Island Expressway was a married NYPD sergeant with two kids, his loved ones said. Javier Ramirez, 38, was remembered as “a kind, hardworking, dependable, and dedicated individual” in an online fundraiser launched for his family. “Beyond his commitment to the job, Javier was an amazing person whose character extended far beyond the uniform,” organizers Joseph Aliberti and Juan Gonzalez wrote in the GoFundMe. “He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a valued member of his family and community.” Ramirez was an 11-year veteran of the fo…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Bensalem, PA
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NJ Attorney Took More Client Money Days After Admitting $156K Theft In PA: DA NJ Attorney Took More Client Money Days After Admitting $156K Theft In PA: DA NJ Attorney Took More Client Money Days After Admitting $156K Theft In PA: DA
NJ Attorney Took More Client Money Days After Admitting $156K Theft In PA: DA A New Jersey attorney accepted another payment from an older client just five days after admitting he stole more than $156,000 from two other clients, Bucks County prosecutors announced on Thursday, Nov. 12. Andrew C. Neville, 40, of Pennsauken, owner of Neville Law PLLC in Newtown Borough, now faces additional charges after an 83-year-old Philadelphia woman came forward following publicity surrounding his October arrest, according to the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office. The woman paid Neville $1,500 to prepare trust and will documents he never provided, bringing the total taken fro…

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by Jillian Pikora
Hartford, CT
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Massive Outage Disrupts Microsoft Outlook, Online Services Massive Outage Disrupts Microsoft Outlook, Online Services Massive Outage Disrupts Microsoft Outlook, Online Services
Massive Outage Disrupts Microsoft Outlook, Online Services A massive Microsoft outage disrupted email and other online services for users across the US, with problems potentially affecting customers worldwide. NOTE: You can click here to read an update on this story about Microsoft's widespread outage. The outage began shortly after noon on Thursday, Nov. 12, impacting Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft 365, Teams, and Copilot. Outlook was among the hardest-hit services, with more than 131,000 outage reports at 1:18 p.m., according to tracking website Downdetector. Microsoft 365 had more than 22,000 reports by 12:55 p.m., while Copilot had abo…

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by Chris Spiker
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
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77-Year-Old Driver's Wrong Turn Lands Him Mile Down NJ Train Tracks 77-Year-Old Driver's Wrong Turn Lands Him Mile Down NJ Train Tracks 77-Year-Old Driver's Wrong Turn Lands Him Mile Down NJ Train Tracks
77-Year-Old Driver's Wrong Turn Lands Him Mile Down NJ Train Tracks A 77-year-old Bergen County driver made a wrong turn and traveled approximately one mile down NJ Transit train tracks before coming to a stop, authorities said. The Washington Township resident entered the Bergen County Line tracks at the Midland Avenue crossing in Saddle Brook around 5:35 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, an NJ Transit spokesperson said. Train service on the Bergen County Line was temporarily suspended while crews removed the vehicle from the tracks. No injuries were reported. The driver was issued a summons for careless driving and a criminal summons for interference with tr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Fort Lee, NJ
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Bomb Squad Called, Civilians Evacuated Over Suspicious Device In Bergen County Bomb Squad Called, Civilians Evacuated Over Suspicious Device In Bergen County Bomb Squad Called, Civilians Evacuated Over Suspicious Device In Bergen County
Bomb Squad Called, Civilians Evacuated Over Suspicious Device In Bergen County A suspicious device resembling a small cooking appliance prompted evacuations and a bomb squad response in Bergen County, authorities said Thursday, Nov. 12. Fairview officers on patrol discovered the item along Fairview Avenue near Bergenwood Road and evacuated nearby civilians as a precaution, Fairview Police Chief Vincent Bellucci said. The Bergen County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad responded alongside the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office, North Bergen police, and Ridgefield police. Responders examined the item, which appeared out of place along the roadside, and conducted a precautiona…

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by Cecilia Levine
White Plains, NY
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Stabbing Near School Prompts Lockdown In Westchester: Suspect At Large Stabbing Near School Prompts Lockdown In Westchester: Suspect At Large Stabbing Near School Prompts Lockdown In Westchester: Suspect At Large
Stabbing Near School Prompts Lockdown In Westchester: Suspect At Large A stabbing near a Westchester County school sent a man to the hospital and prompted a temporary school lockdown as police searched for a suspect who fled the scene.  The incident happened on Bloomingdale Road near Maple Avenue in White Plains just before 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, according to the White Plains Department of Public Safety.   There, officers responding to a report of a stabbing found an adult man suffering from a stab wound to his abdomen. The victim was immediately taken to Westchester Medical Center for treatment, police said. Authorities did not …

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by Ben Crnic
Fairfield, CT
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Angelina Jolie Buys CT Estate After Years Of Being Forced To Stay In LA: Report Angelina Jolie Buys CT Estate After Years Of Being Forced To Stay In LA: Report Angelina Jolie Buys CT Estate After Years Of Being Forced To Stay In LA: Report
Angelina Jolie Buys CT Estate After Years Of Being Forced To Stay In LA: Report Hollywood mega-star Angelina Jolie is trading the bright lights of Los Angeles for a quieter life in Connecticut. The 51-year-old Oscar winner has purchased an estate in the Nutmeg State, according to a Page Six report published Wednesday, Nov. 11. She said she wanted a place where she could protect her family's privacy.  And she's doing just that. She has not disclosed where in Connecticut her home is located. The move comes after a major change in the actress's personal life. Her youngest children, twins Knox and Vivienne, turned 18 in July, freeing Jolie from a divorce-related requ…

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by Josh Lanier
Paramus, NJ
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Fans Camp Out Overnight For 'Outlander' Star Sam Heughan In Bergen County Fans Camp Out Overnight For 'Outlander' Star Sam Heughan In Bergen County Fans Camp Out Overnight For 'Outlander' Star Sam Heughan In Bergen County
Fans Camp Out Overnight For 'Outlander' Star Sam Heughan In Bergen County Fans have been camping outside a Bergen County liquor store since Wednesday evening, Nov. 11, hoping to meet "Outlander" heartthrob Sam Heughan. The line outside Total Wine & More in River Edge was wrapped around the block ahead of the Scottish actor's scheduled 1 p.m. appearance Thursday, Nov. 12. Fans from as far as Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Connecticut began lining up as early as 6 p.m. Wednesday, nearly 19 hours before the event was set to begin. Heughan, best known for playing Jamie Fraser opposite Caitríona Balfe's Claire Fraser in the hit Starz series "Outlander," is…

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by Cecilia Levine
Elizabeth, NJ
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Deceased, Missing Victims Identified In Long Island Bridge Construction Tragedy: Police Deceased, Missing Victims Identified In Long Island Bridge Construction Tragedy: Police Deceased, Missing Victims Identified In Long Island Bridge Construction Tragedy: Police
Deceased, Missing Victims Identified In Long Island Bridge Construction Tragedy: Police The deceased and missing victims of the scaffolding collapse at a Long Island bridge construction site were identified Thursday, Nov. 12 by police. Kleiton De Madeiros, 39, of Montclair, NJ, was killed Wednesday, Nov. 11 in the shocking collapse at the Loop Parkway bridge over Reynolds Channel on Long Island’s South Shore, New York State Police said. Diogo De Oliveira, 38, of Elizabeth, NJ, remained missing Thursday, state police said. Search efforts continued in hopes of finding him. De Madeiros and De Oliveira were both members of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, ac…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Bergenfield, NJ
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Nearly Century-Old Bergen County Diner Gets New Owners, New Name Nearly Century-Old Bergen County Diner Gets New Owners, New Name Nearly Century-Old Bergen County Diner Gets New Owners, New Name
Nearly Century-Old Bergen County Diner Gets New Owners, New Name A Bergen County diner with a history dating back more than 100 years has reopened under new ownership and a new name. The former Dumont Crystal Diner at 45 W. Madison Ave. in Dumont is now Dumont Brothers Diner, owned by brothers Gus and John, who announced the restaurant's opening earlier this fall. A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the new business was held Sunday, Nov. 8. The change follows an April Facebook announcement from Crystal Diner that longtime fixture Lou was no longer involved with the restaurant. "We appreciate all the hard work and dedication Lou brought over the years…

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by Cecilia Levine
Arlington, VA
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Doctor ID'd As Gunman In Deadly DC Gym Shooting Amid Alleged HOA Feud: Reports Doctor ID'd As Gunman In Deadly DC Gym Shooting Amid Alleged HOA Feud: Reports Doctor ID'd As Gunman In Deadly DC Gym Shooting Amid Alleged HOA Feud: Reports
Doctor ID'd As Gunman In Deadly DC Gym Shooting Amid Alleged HOA Feud: Reports A bitter dispute over black mold in a luxury DC apartment building may have driven a doctor to deadly violence on Thursday morning, according to multiple published reports. Dr. Matt Lambert has been identified by multiple outlets as the gunman who killed one person and injured four others before taking his own life. The shooting was reported around 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, near VIDA Fitness at 15th and P streets NW in Logan Circle, where police said at least one victim was found inside the gym. According to reports, the suspect opened fire inside the gym before continuing to shoot…

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by Zak Failla
Red Lion, PA
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Dan Hicks Dies Suddenly: NBC Broadcaster Called Many Of Sports’ Biggest Moments Dan Hicks Dies Suddenly: NBC Broadcaster Called Many Of Sports’ Biggest Moments Dan Hicks Dies Suddenly: NBC Broadcaster Called Many Of Sports’ Biggest Moments
Dan Hicks Dies Suddenly: NBC Broadcaster Called Many Of Sports’ Biggest Moments Dan Hicks, the longtime NBC Sports announcer whose voice accompanied some of sports’ biggest moments, has died at 64. Hicks died Wednesday, Nov. 11, following an acute illness. His wife, ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm, announced the sudden loss in a family statement shared through her Instagram account Thursday, Nov. 12. The couple lived in Greenwich, Connecticut, with their three children. Storm’s statement read in full: “Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan following an acute illness. He was a devoted husband of over 30 years, loving father to our three d…

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by Joe Lombardi
Yonkers, NY
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8 Dead In NYC Building Collapse: Construction Site Had History Of Violations, Report Says 8 Dead In NYC Building Collapse: Construction Site Had History Of Violations, Report Says 8 Dead In NYC Building Collapse: Construction Site Had History Of Violations, Report Says
8 Dead In NYC Building Collapse: Construction Site Had History Of Violations, Report Says UPDATE: A Brooklyn construction site next to a building collapse that killed eight people and injured 19 others had a history of safety violations, stop-work orders, and concerns about protecting neighboring buildings, according to reports. New, updated report - NYC Building Collapse: 8 Victims ID'd, Search Of Site Ends, Reports Say The collapse happened at 1321 Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn just after 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, according to the FDNY.  As of Thursday, Nov. 12, the death toll had risen to eight, with two of the 19 injured people in critical condition, ABC7 rep…

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by Ben Crnic
Red Lion, PA
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Cause Of Death Released For 31-Year-Old Amazon Driver Found In Her Van Cause Of Death Released For 31-Year-Old Amazon Driver Found In Her Van Cause Of Death Released For 31-Year-Old Amazon Driver Found In Her Van
Cause Of Death Released For 31-Year-Old Amazon Driver Found In Her Van Investigators have determined what killed a 31-year-old Amazon delivery driver found unresponsive inside her van, uncovering a deadly danger during her route. Jaylene Vargas-Gonzalez died of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in Fruitland Park, Florida, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, as reported by ABC affiliate WFTV in Orlando. The findings detail a troubling message she sent before collapsing and vehicle tests that showed the gas accumulating while the engine ran. “This van is giving off a bad smell in the air that's making me dizzy,” Vargas-Gonzalez texted a loved one,…

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by Joe Lombardi
Long Beach, NY
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One Dead, One Missing After Scaffolding Collapse Sends Two NY Bridge Workers Into Water: SP One Dead, One Missing After Scaffolding Collapse Sends Two NY Bridge Workers Into Water: SP One Dead, One Missing After Scaffolding Collapse Sends Two NY Bridge Workers Into Water: SP
One Dead, One Missing After Scaffolding Collapse Sends Two NY Bridge Workers Into Water: SP One person was killed and another remains unaccounted for after a scaffolding collapse sent two construction workers plummeting into chilly waters off the coast of Long Island on Nov. 11, state police said. The workers were part of a construction crew operating on the Loop Parkway bridge above Reynolds Channel near Lido Beach and Point Lookout, New York State Police said. Six other people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the incident and did not fall into the water, investigators said. The scaffolding collapsed around 11:50 a.m. Wednesday, New York State Police said. The crew…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Lyndhurst, NJ
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Juvenile Bergen County Wendy's Worker Threatened With Gun On Walk To Shift, Police Say Juvenile Bergen County Wendy's Worker Threatened With Gun On Walk To Shift, Police Say Juvenile Bergen County Wendy's Worker Threatened With Gun On Walk To Shift, Police Say
Juvenile Bergen County Wendy's Worker Threatened With Gun On Walk To Shift, Police Say A 23-year-old Bergen County man threatened to shoot a teenage Wendy's employee in the head unless he got him food, then forced the frightened worker to walk a quarter-mile to the restaurant, authorities said. Davon M. Duiguid Jr., of Lyndhurst, was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 10, following the late-morning incident near the Wendy's at 327 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst police Deputy Chief Paul Haggerty said. The juvenile employee was walking to work in his Wendy's uniform when Duiguid approached him about a quarter-mile from the restaurant, police said. "I have a gun and I am going to shoot you in the h…

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by Cecilia Levine
Waterbury, CT
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CT Mother, 24, Dies After Crash, Leaving Behind Young Daughter, Heartbroken Family CT Mother, 24, Dies After Crash, Leaving Behind Young Daughter, Heartbroken Family CT Mother, 24, Dies After Crash, Leaving Behind Young Daughter, Heartbroken Family
CT Mother, 24, Dies After Crash, Leaving Behind Young Daughter, Heartbroken Family A 24-year-old mother has died from injuries suffered in a car crash, leaving behind a young daughter whose grandparents must now step in to raise her.   Lucinia Harrison, of Waterbury, died on Saturday, Nov. 7, after suffering life-threatening injuries in a motor vehicle collision, according to a GoFundMe.  Her death has left her parents, Lashona Harrison and Robert Harrison Jr., facing two difficult tasks. They must bury their daughter while taking over the care of their granddaughter, Skye’lee Harrison. The family has not released any information about the crash itself, in…

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by Josh Lanier