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Three-Alarm Fire Engulfs LI Home, Residents Escape And Firefighter Hospitalized: Officials A three-alarm fire destroyed a single-family home on Long Island over the weekend, authorities said. The blaze erupted around 4 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 on Bay Boulevard in Atlantic Beach, the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s office said. One firefighter was hospitalized for second-degree burns, according to the Long Beach Fire Department. All three people and a dog who lived in the home evacuated safely before the fire raged out of control, officials said. Firefighters initially began with an interior hose-line attack on the flames, but as the fire rampaged through all three stories of the hous…

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Erratic Suffolk Driver Smashes Into Mailbox, Takes Off Before DWI Arrest: Police Erratic Suffolk Driver Smashes Into Mailbox, Takes Off Before DWI Arrest: Police Erratic Suffolk Driver Smashes Into Mailbox, Takes Off Before DWI Arrest: Police
Erratic Suffolk Driver Smashes Into Mailbox, Takes Off Before DWI Arrest: Police A drunk Long Island driver struck a mailbox and fled before officers tracked him down on Saturday night, Oct. 24, police said. Hugo Diaz Melgar, 36, of Hampton Bays, was driving erratically in Hampton Bays around 11 p.m. Saturday, the Southampton Town Police Department said. A report came in that Diaz Melgar hit a mailbox and fled the scene without reporting the collision, police said. Cops located Diaz Melgar a short time later and determined he had been driving drunk, authorities said. Diaz Melgar was arrested and taken to police headquarters, where he was charged with two counts of DWI …

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Fisherman Drowns Off Suffolk County Coast Trying To Rescue Gear: Reports Fisherman Drowns Off Suffolk County Coast Trying To Rescue Gear: Reports Fisherman Drowns Off Suffolk County Coast Trying To Rescue Gear: Reports
Fisherman Drowns Off Suffolk County Coast Trying To Rescue Gear: Reports A fisherman drowned off the coast of Long Island on Saturday morning, Oct. 24, according to multiple reports. Police said Luis Alciviades Encalada Ojeda, 48, of Corona, Queens, was fishing with two other men near Southold Town Beach, Newsday reported. Investigators said the small vessel began taking on water east of the beach around 7:15 a.m. Saturday, according to Patch. All three men were wearing life jackets when they abandoned the ship, the Suffolk Times reported. However, Encalada Ojeda went back into the water attempting to retrieve belongings from the boat, cops said. After he bega…

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NY Archdiocese Reaches Nation’s Second-Largest Clergy Abuse Settlement NY Archdiocese Reaches Nation’s Second-Largest Clergy Abuse Settlement NY Archdiocese Reaches Nation’s Second-Largest Clergy Abuse Settlement
NY Archdiocese Reaches Nation’s Second-Largest Clergy Abuse Settlement The Archdiocese of New York has reached a massive $800 million settlement with about 1,300 parishioners who said they were sexually abused by clergy members. Attorneys for the survivors first announced the deal Saturday, Oct. 24, followed by confirmation from Archbishop Ronald Hicks. “The $800 million payout by the Archdiocese of New York is far from a full measure of justice,” said Jeff Anderson, an attorney for more than 1,000 of the victims. “For the horrors inflicted, for decades, it does mark a momentous moment of real reckoning.” Hundreds of civil lawsuits were filed against the Arch…

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Suffolk Driver Nearly Plows Into Cars During Drug-Impaired Getaway Attempt: Cops Suffolk Driver Nearly Plows Into Cars During Drug-Impaired Getaway Attempt: Cops Suffolk Driver Nearly Plows Into Cars During Drug-Impaired Getaway Attempt: Cops
Suffolk Driver Nearly Plows Into Cars During Drug-Impaired Getaway Attempt: Cops A drug-impaired Long Island driver sped away from police and nearly crashed into several other vehicles during a chase Sunday night, Oct. 25, cops said. Raymond Santiago Cruz, 35, of Bellport, was eventually tracked down and arrested, the Southampton Town Police Department said. Officers first spotted Santiago Cruz’s vehicle speeding eastbound on Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays and committing traffic violations just after 7:45 p.m. Sunday, police said. When a Southampton Town police unit tried to pull him over, Santiago Cruz accelerated and began driving recklessly, nearly hitting other dr…

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A Long Island Pizza Favorite Is Saying Goodbye — With One Last Late-Night Bash A Long Island Pizza Favorite Is Saying Goodbye — With One Last Late-Night Bash A Long Island Pizza Favorite Is Saying Goodbye — With One Last Late-Night Bash
A Long Island Pizza Favorite Is Saying Goodbye — With One Last Late-Night Bash A community favorite Long Island pizza joint, known for tasty slices for a friendly price, is closing its doors. Vincenzo’s Pizzeria in Levittown will serve its last pizzas on Saturday, Oct. 31, the business announced on Instagram. “We’re selling Vincenzo’s, and our time here comes to an end, we want you to know how much your support has meant to us,” owner Garrett Klein wrote Tuesday, Oct. 20. “When you care about something as much as we care about this place, letting go isn’t easy. We’ve had our ups and downs, made a lot of friends, and, of course, a few haters. You can’t win ‘em all.” …

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Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In NY: See Full List Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In NY: See Full List Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In NY: See Full List
Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In NY: See Full List Dozens of streets across the Northeast have been recognized among the nation's best places for trick-or-treating, including one in a town that inspired "The Addams Family." Reese's named East Dudley Avenue in Westfield, New Jersey, as the "Trick-or-Treatiest Street in America" on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Hershey-owned candy brand evaluated 150 popular Halloween destinations across the US, from large cities to small towns. Each street received a "haul score" and a "haunt score." The metrics were based on factors like crowds, decorations, Halloween spirit, and social media …

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NY's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings NY's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings NY's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings
NY's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings Thousands of elementary and middle schools across the Northeast have been evaluated in new rankings that highlight the top-performing public schools in each state. U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best Elementary and Middle Schools Rankings on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The 2027 list evaluated about 46,000 public elementary schools and more than 24,000 middle schools nationwide based on reading and math achievement. The report highlights schools where students performed well on state assessments while accounting for student backgrounds.  U.S. News said its updated methodol…

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Long Island, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Long Island, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Long Island, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open
Long Island, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open The nominations are in, the finalists have been chosen, and voting is NOW OPEN for Daily Voice's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards! From the neighborhood bagel shop that knows your order by heart to the hair salon that always gets your cut just right, Long Island is full of businesses that deserve a little love. And this is your chance to show them just how much they mean to the community. Finalists from Long Island are competing in 40 categories across Food & Drink, Self Care, Small Business, and Entertainment. Whether it's your favorite pizza place, a go-to gym, a trusted local tradespers…

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Long Island’s Last Hooters Property Finally Sold Eight Months After Closure Long Island’s Last Hooters Property Finally Sold Eight Months After Closure Long Island’s Last Hooters Property Finally Sold Eight Months After Closure
Long Island’s Last Hooters Property Finally Sold Eight Months After Closure The final Hooters location on Long Island has finally sold, about eight months after it closed down. Bolla Oil bought the property and an adjacent Valley Bank for $5.7 million, Long Island Business News reported Friday, Oct. 16. Long Island’s final Hooters at 25 Smith Street in Farmingdale shut its doors in February. The nationwide chain filed for bankruptcy in March 2025, and now the closest Hooters to Long Island are in central New Jersey. The Valley Bank location, whose property was also sold, has continued to operate and has time on its lease, Newsday reported. Bolla Oil, which operat…

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Top NY State Police Official Suspended Without Pay As FBI Takes Over Investigation Top NY State Police Official Suspended Without Pay As FBI Takes Over Investigation Top NY State Police Official Suspended Without Pay As FBI Takes Over Investigation
Top NY State Police Official Suspended Without Pay As FBI Takes Over Investigation A top New York State Police leader is now under FBI investigation following concerning posts from his social media account. Lt. Col. Jared Duffy was suspended from duty Sunday, Oct. 25, and the FBI was asked to take over the case, according to New York State Police. Duffy’s brother, Buffalo-based attorney Trevor Duffy, told the Albany Times-Union that Jared Duffy’s X account had gone unused for years before it was hacked and used to promote illicit content related to sexual images of children. Investigators were first spotted at Jared Duffy’s home in Colonie on Tuesday, Oct. 20, according …

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Drunk Sufolk Driver Slams Audi Into Tree In Afternoon Crash: Cops Drunk Sufolk Driver Slams Audi Into Tree In Afternoon Crash: Cops Drunk Sufolk Driver Slams Audi Into Tree In Afternoon Crash: Cops
Drunk Sufolk Driver Slams Audi Into Tree In Afternoon Crash: Cops A drunk Long Island driver was arrested after crashing into a tree, police said. Dylan Matthew Jagdeo, 29, was traveling on Boatheaders Lane near Bow Oarsman Road in East Hampton around 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, the East Hampton Town Police Department said. Jagdeo crashed his black 2012 Audi into a tree on the side of the road, police said. When cops arrived, they detected alcohol on his breath, noticed his eyes were glassy, and observed him unsteady on his feet, according to authorities. Responding officers put Jagdeo through a series of field sobriety tests, which he performed poorly on…

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Hamptons Theft Suspect Tries To Outrun Cops After Being Caught In Parked Car: Police Hamptons Theft Suspect Tries To Outrun Cops After Being Caught In Parked Car: Police Hamptons Theft Suspect Tries To Outrun Cops After Being Caught In Parked Car: Police
Hamptons Theft Suspect Tries To Outrun Cops After Being Caught In Parked Car: Police A Long Island man was caught red-handed looking through a parked car, then tied to four other recent thefts, police said Monday, Oct. 26. Chase T. Wintjen, 33, of East Hampton, was busted just before midnight Sunday night, Oct. 25 on Floyd Street, the East Hampton Town Police Department said. Police got a call about a man trying to enter a parked car on Springs Fireplace Road, then canvassed the area and located Wintjen rummaging through a vehicle on Floyd Street, police said. Wintjen ran from the scene, but cops caught him after a brief foot chase, authorities said. The investigators also…

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Three-Car Crash On Long Island Pinned On Drunk Driver With 5-Year-Old On Board: Police Three-Car Crash On Long Island Pinned On Drunk Driver With 5-Year-Old On Board: Police Three-Car Crash On Long Island Pinned On Drunk Driver With 5-Year-Old On Board: Police
Three-Car Crash On Long Island Pinned On Drunk Driver With 5-Year-Old On Board: Police A drunk driver caused a three-car crash on Long Island with a 5-year-old boy riding in his vehicle, police said. Christon Beharry, 30, of Franklin Square, was arrested following the crash near Dutch Broadway and Downing Road in North Valley Stream on Sunday, Oct. 25, around 7:20 p.m., the Nassau County Police Department said. Beharry was driving a 2024 BMW eastbound on Dutch Broadway when he struck a 2020 Chevrolet, which then hit a 2017 Ford, police said. All three vehicles were traveling eastbound. Officers responding to the crash determined Beharry was intoxicated and arrested him witho…

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CT Chef Killed In NY Crash Remembered For Talents In Kitchen, On Wrestling Mat CT Chef Killed In NY Crash Remembered For Talents In Kitchen, On Wrestling Mat CT Chef Killed In NY Crash Remembered For Talents In Kitchen, On Wrestling Mat
CT Chef Killed In NY Crash Remembered For Talents In Kitchen, On Wrestling Mat Michael Frick brought people together through food and helped young wrestlers grow in the community where he once competed. The New Fairfield chef and former state wrestling champion, 35, died after a vehicle struck him in Patterson, New York, on Oct. 20.  The crash happened around 8:09 p.m. at Route 22 and Route 164, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. Frick was walking when the Toyota sedan struck him. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, authorities said. Known as Chef Mike, Frick owned Salt x Thyme, a catering and private chef service …

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Dollar General Accused Of Deceptive Pricing For Years In Major FTC Lawsuit Dollar General Accused Of Deceptive Pricing For Years In Major FTC Lawsuit Dollar General Accused Of Deceptive Pricing For Years In Major FTC Lawsuit
Dollar General Accused Of Deceptive Pricing For Years In Major FTC Lawsuit Federal regulators and 20 states are suing Dollar General after the discount retailer was accused of charging shoppers more than its advertised prices. Attorneys general from Connecticut, New Jersey, and 18 other states joined the Federal Trade Commission in suing Dollar General, the FTC announced in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The states claimed Dollar General has cost shoppers millions of dollars by repeatedly overcharging them for years. Investigators said thousands of Dollar General stores regularly charged customers more at checkout than the prices displayed on sh…

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Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs
Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft is offering buyouts to more than a quarter of its workforce as the tech giant looks to slash costs while spending heavily on AI. The company announced a new voluntary exit program for about 60,000 workers worldwide on Monday, Oct. 26. The offer is available to eligible employees in Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and the US. The buyouts affect about 27% of Microsoft's 223,000 global employees. Workers who accept the offer will receive financial support and career planning resources to help them leave the company. CNBC reported that eligible employees have until December t…

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Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals
Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen is adding two holiday-inspired Blizzard flavors to its menu, along with some limited-time deals. The chain unveiled its new Peanut Butter Blossom Blizzard Treat in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The dessert, which will be available starting Monday, Nov. 2, features Hershey's Mini Kisses, cookie pieces, and peanut butter topping blended with soft serve. DQ is also bringing back its Peppermint Bark Blizzard Treat, which combines milk and white chocolate layers, crushed peppermint candy cane pieces, and soft serve. Both flavors will be available at part…

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Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When
Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Starbucks is giving customers another chance to get its viral Bearista cups. The coffeehouse chain will launch its limited-edition Glass Bearista Cold Cup Surprise Box collection on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Starbucks announced on Monday, Oct. 26. The new collection will feature different bear-shaped glass cups with mystery designs at Starbucks locations nationwide. Starbucks hasn't revealed what the new Bearista characters will look like but said more details will be announced soon. The cups will be available in limited quantities while supplies last. The original Bearista Glass Cold Cup wil…

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Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out
Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back a popular meat option that has previously sold out faster than expected. The fast-casual chain announced the limited-time return of Smoked Brisket in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The brisket will return to menus nationwide on Thursday, Nov. 5. The Smoked Brisket is seasoned with smoked serrano and chipotle chili peppers before being smoked over mesquite wood for several hours. "Our Smoked Brisket is defined by the classic culinary techniques that go into every batch," said senior vice president of culinary Nevielle Panthaky. "A signat…

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Dollar General Accused Of Deceptive Pricing For Years In Major FTC Lawsuit Dollar General Accused Of Deceptive Pricing For Years In Major FTC Lawsuit Dollar General Accused Of Deceptive Pricing For Years In Major FTC Lawsuit
Dollar General Accused Of Deceptive Pricing For Years In Major FTC Lawsuit Federal regulators and 20 states are suing Dollar General after the discount retailer was accused of charging shoppers more than its advertised prices. Attorneys general from Connecticut, New Jersey, and 18 other states joined the Federal Trade Commission in suing Dollar General, the FTC announced in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The states claimed Dollar General has cost shoppers millions of dollars by repeatedly overcharging them for years. Investigators said thousands of Dollar General stores regularly charged customers more at checkout than the prices displayed on sh…

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Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs
Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft is offering buyouts to more than a quarter of its workforce as the tech giant looks to slash costs while spending heavily on AI. The company announced a new voluntary exit program for about 60,000 workers worldwide on Monday, Oct. 26. The offer is available to eligible employees in Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and the US. The buyouts affect about 27% of Microsoft's 223,000 global employees. Workers who accept the offer will receive financial support and career planning resources to help them leave the company. CNBC reported that eligible employees have until December t…

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Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals
Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen is adding two holiday-inspired Blizzard flavors to its menu, along with some limited-time deals. The chain unveiled its new Peanut Butter Blossom Blizzard Treat in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The dessert, which will be available starting Monday, Nov. 2, features Hershey's Mini Kisses, cookie pieces, and peanut butter topping blended with soft serve. DQ is also bringing back its Peppermint Bark Blizzard Treat, which combines milk and white chocolate layers, crushed peppermint candy cane pieces, and soft serve. Both flavors will be available at part…

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Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When
Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Starbucks is giving customers another chance to get its viral Bearista cups. The coffeehouse chain will launch its limited-edition Glass Bearista Cold Cup Surprise Box collection on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Starbucks announced on Monday, Oct. 26. The new collection will feature different bear-shaped glass cups with mystery designs at Starbucks locations nationwide. Starbucks hasn't revealed what the new Bearista characters will look like but said more details will be announced soon. The cups will be available in limited quantities while supplies last. The original Bearista Glass Cold Cup wil…

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Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out
Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back a popular meat option that has previously sold out faster than expected. The fast-casual chain announced the limited-time return of Smoked Brisket in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The brisket will return to menus nationwide on Thursday, Nov. 5. The Smoked Brisket is seasoned with smoked serrano and chipotle chili peppers before being smoked over mesquite wood for several hours. "Our Smoked Brisket is defined by the classic culinary techniques that go into every batch," said senior vice president of culinary Nevielle Panthaky. "A signat…

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Walter Koenig Dies: Screen Legend, Fan Favorite From 'Star Trek' Walter Koenig Dies: Screen Legend, Fan Favorite From 'Star Trek' Walter Koenig Dies: Screen Legend, Fan Favorite From 'Star Trek'
Walter Koenig Dies: Screen Legend, Fan Favorite From 'Star Trek' Walter Koenig, a “Star Trek” favorite whose career took him far beyond the Enterprise, is dead, according to multiple reports. Koenig died of natural causes Sunday, Oct. 25, at his home in North Hollywood, California, his talent agent told TVLine. He was 90. His daughter and niece were with him. He became known to generations of viewers as Ensign Pavel Chekov, the Russian navigator who joined the original “Star Trek” during its second season in 1967. Koenig returned for all six original-cast movies and also appeared in “Star Trek Generations.” Decades later, he voiced Federation President …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Trump’s Dinner With NY Native Bill Maher Turns Sour, Sparks 1,322-Word Attack: 'Coward' Trump’s Dinner With NY Native Bill Maher Turns Sour, Sparks 1,322-Word Attack: 'Coward' Trump’s Dinner With NY Native Bill Maher Turns Sour, Sparks 1,322-Word Attack: 'Coward'
Trump’s Dinner With NY Native Bill Maher Turns Sour, Sparks 1,322-Word Attack: 'Coward' President Donald Trump followed another White House dinner with Bill Maher with a much less cordial invitation: a lengthy public attack on the HBO host. Trump’s Truth Social post, published Sunday night, Oct. 25, ran 1,322 words. Factbase identified it as his longest among nearly 100,000 social media posts dating to 2011. “Let’s talk about this COMPLETE AND TOTAL LOSER, Bill Maher,” Trump began. “He’s got a Low Rated Show on equally Low Rated HBO, which was once, long ago, a Network of Quality and Excitement — But that’s all gone. It’s not ‘HOT’ anymore!” The attack followed the Friday, Oc…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Eric Bauza Dies Suddenly At 46: Emmy-Winning Actor Voiced Bugs Bunny, Other Cartoon Favorites Eric Bauza Dies Suddenly At 46: Emmy-Winning Actor Voiced Bugs Bunny, Other Cartoon Favorites Eric Bauza Dies Suddenly At 46: Emmy-Winning Actor Voiced Bugs Bunny, Other Cartoon Favorites
Eric Bauza Dies Suddenly At 46: Emmy-Winning Actor Voiced Bugs Bunny, Other Cartoon Favorites Eric Bauza, whose voice brought some of animation’s most familiar characters to life, has died suddenly, his family announced. The Emmy-winning actor was 46. He died Sunday, Oct. 25, at his Los Angeles home, NBC News reported, citing the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office. His family confirmed his death in a brief Instagram announcement, identifying him as the modern voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and dozens of other cartoon characters. NBC reported that the medical examiner’s office noted a diagnosis of hypertensive cardiovascular disease. Bauza won three Emmy Awards between …

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15-Year-Old Arrested After College Football Stadium Shooting Injures 12 15-Year-Old Arrested After College Football Stadium Shooting Injures 12 15-Year-Old Arrested After College Football Stadium Shooting Injures 12
15-Year-Old Arrested After College Football Stadium Shooting Injures 12 A teenage suspect has been arrested after a college football homecoming weekend was disrupted by gunfire near the stadium. Tallahassee police said detectives arrested a 15-year-old boy on Sunday, Oct. 25, in connection with the shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. He faces 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent, according to the department’s arrest announcement obtained by Daily Voice. The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, near Perry and Manatee streets. Eleven people suf…

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Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest
Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu season is gaining ground, with new federal figures offering a timely reminder to prepare before activity climbs further. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest report, released on Friday, Oct. 23 and covering the week ending Saturday, Oct. 17, says influenza activity remains low nationally but is increasing in many parts of the country. The agency said early-season activity is higher than typically observed at this time of year. Clinical laboratories reported that 5.7 percent of specimens tested positive for influenza, with 2,918 positive results among 51,490 specimens…

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