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LI Man Bites, Strangles Woman In Attack Leaving Her Critical: Police LI Man Bites, Strangles Woman In Attack Leaving Her Critical: Police LI Man Bites, Strangles Woman In Attack Leaving Her Critical: Police
LI Man Bites, Strangles Woman In Attack Leaving Her Critical: Police A 21-year-old Long Island man bit and strangled a woman during an assault that left her hospitalized in critical condition, police said. Officers responded to a Harding Avenue home in Hicksville at 10:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, for a disturbance, Nassau County Police said. 0925262245.2A Geovanny Lucero Vidal, of Hicksville, had been arguing with a 27-year-old woman when the dispute became physical, according to detectives. Vidal struck and bit the woman in the face multiple times before grabbing her around the neck and applying pressure, making it difficult for her to breathe, police said. …

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Cinnamon Recall Issued By Long Island Company After Testing Finds Elevated Lead Levels Cinnamon Recall Issued By Long Island Company After Testing Finds Elevated Lead Levels Cinnamon Recall Issued By Long Island Company After Testing Finds Elevated Lead Levels
Cinnamon Recall Issued By Long Island Company After Testing Finds Elevated Lead Levels A spice-cabinet staple is being recalled after testing uncovered a contamination concern. New York-based Galil Importing Corp, located in Hauppauge on Long Island, is recalling Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning because it may contain elevated lead levels, according to the company’s announcement posted on the FDA website. Consumers should stop using the affected product and either discard it or return it to the purchase location for a refund. The recall covers cinnamon in transparent plastic containers holding 3.2 ounces (90 grams). Shoppers should check for UPC 794711005484 and lot code GAP11…
Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test
Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test A familiar supermarket staple is being recalled after a food safety test raised concerns. The FDA posted Wakefern Food Corp.’s recall of select Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The company said routine FDA testing found elevated patulin levels in the product. Patulin is a substance produced by molds that can grow on damaged or bruised apples. It can also turn up in foods made from affected fruit. The recall covers 23-ounce plastic jars with UPC code 04119005677 and a best-by date of June 16, 2027. The apple sauce was distributed through ShopRite, Price…
New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products
New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products A packaged food product distributed across several states is now the focus of a federal recall, prompting consumers to check their pantries. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday, Sept. 25, that Sempio Food Services Inc. is recalling about 4,596 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken stew imported from the Republic of Korea without receiving required import reinspection. The recall involves 31.75-ounce pouches, packaged in cardboard boxes, of “Sempio Korean Ginseng CHICKEN STEW CLASSIC” and “Sempio Korean Ginseng CHICKEN STEW RICH.” The products wer…
Hidden Valley's Black Ranch Dressing Comes With Spooky Twist For Halloween Hidden Valley's Black Ranch Dressing Comes With Spooky Twist For Halloween Hidden Valley's Black Ranch Dressing Comes With Spooky Twist For Halloween
Hidden Valley's Black Ranch Dressing Comes With Spooky Twist For Halloween Hidden Valley is getting into the Halloween spirit with a spooky twist on its classic ranch dressing. The company announced its new limited-edition Spooky Ranch on Thursday, Sept. 24. The Halloween-themed dressing keeps Hidden Valley's usual zesty and tangy blend of buttermilk, herbs, and spices but comes in an all-black color. The limited-edition dressing is available exclusively at Walmart while supplies last. A bottle costs about $4, USA Today reported. View this post on Instagram The black color comes from fruit juice and cocoa powde…

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Long Island To Connecticut Ferry Trips Canceled Due To Coming Nor’easter Long Island To Connecticut Ferry Trips Canceled Due To Coming Nor’easter Long Island To Connecticut Ferry Trips Canceled Due To Coming Nor’easter
Long Island To Connecticut Ferry Trips Canceled Due To Coming Nor’easter Several ferry trips between Long Island and Connecticut were already canceled Thursday, Sept. 24 ahead of the weekend’s impending storm. The Cross Sound Ferry from New London, CT to Orient, NY cancelled departures at 6:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. from Connecticut, the service announced. Additionally, trips scheduled to depart Orient at 8:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. were called off. However, other trips remained on the schedule, according to the ferry service. Several…

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Pete Byrne Dies: Naked Eyes Frontman Leaves Lasting Pop Legacy Pete Byrne Dies: Naked Eyes Frontman Leaves Lasting Pop Legacy Pete Byrne Dies: Naked Eyes Frontman Leaves Lasting Pop Legacy
Pete Byrne Dies: Naked Eyes Frontman Leaves Lasting Pop Legacy A defining voice from the MTV-era new wave boom has gone silent. Naked Eyes announced Wednesday, Sept. 23, that Pete Byrne, the singer and songwriter for the British synth-pop group, had died at age 74. Byrne died peacefully in Los Angeles, California, on Monday, Sept. 14, following a brief illness, according to the announcement posted on the band’s website. He was best known as half of Naked Eyes, the duo he formed with musical partner Rob Fisher in 1982. The pair scored one of the era’s most enduring pop hits with their synth-pop version of Burt Bacharach and Hal David’s “Always Somethin…

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USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts
USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts The US Postal Service has announced its recommended holiday shipping deadlines for anyone hoping to get cards and packages delivered before Christmas. The USPS released its mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The agency is urging customers to plan ahead and send packages early to help ensure they arrive by Friday, Dec. 25. For the contiguous US, including the Northeast, the recommended deadlines are: USPS Ground Advantage - Thursday, Dec. 17 First-Class Mail - Thursday, Dec. 17 Priority Mail - Friday, Dec. 18 Priority Mail Express -&…

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USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts
USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts The US Postal Service has announced its recommended holiday shipping deadlines for anyone hoping to get cards and packages delivered before Christmas. The USPS released its mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The agency is urging customers to plan ahead and send packages early to help ensure they arrive by Friday, Dec. 25. For the contiguous US, including the Northeast, the recommended deadlines are: USPS Ground Advantage - Thursday, Dec. 17 First-Class Mail - Thursday, Dec. 17 Priority Mail - Friday, Dec. 18 Priority Mail Express -&…

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NY Ranks No. 1 Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart NY Ranks No. 1 Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart NY Ranks No. 1 Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart
NY Ranks No. 1 Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart New rankings reveal the nation’s highest-taxing states, with a sizable gap separating the leader from the pack. New York and its local governments collected more taxes per person than any other state, according to the Citizens Budget Commission’s “Top of the Charts 4” analysis. They also ranked second in spending per person, behind Alaska. The report uses fiscal year 2024 data, the latest available, to compare combined state and local finances. New York’s tax collections per person exceeded the national average by 71 percent and California, in second place, by 22 percent. The top 10 states…