DWI Crash Destroys Utility Pole, Downs Wires After SUV Rolls Over In NY: Sheriff DWI Crash Destroys Utility Pole, Downs Wires After SUV Rolls Over In NY: Sheriff
DWI Crash Destroys Utility Pole, Downs Wires After SUV Rolls Over In NY: Sheriff A rollover crash that brought down utility wires and left an SUV upside down ended with a DWI arrest in Saratoga County, the sheriff's office announced. Barbara A. Frederick, 39, of Ballston Lake, was charged after the single-vehicle crash on Ballston Lake Road in Clifton Park at 1:10 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office. Investigators say Frederick was driving a 2014 Subaru Forester northbound when the vehicle left its lane of travel, crossed into the opposite lane, struck a mailbox and guardrail, and overturned. The SUV then slammed into a utility pol…
Wrong-Way Driver Kills Motorist In Head-On Crash On I-90 In Albany Wrong-Way Driver Kills Motorist In Head-On Crash On I-90 In Albany
Wrong-Way Driver Kills Motorist In Head-On Crash On I-90 In Albany A wrong-way driver caused a fatal head-on crash on Interstate 90 in Albany early Sunday morning, New York State Police announced. Troopers responded to the westbound lanes of I-90 near Exit 5A at approximately 1:53 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, after receiving reports of a two-vehicle collision, according to state police. The preliminary investigation determined a vehicle traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes struck an oncoming westbound vehicle head-on, police said. The driver of the westbound vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The wrong-way driver was taken to Al…
Scott Pelley Details Clash That Led To His '60 Minutes' Firing In First Interview Since Ouster Scott Pelley Details Clash That Led To His '60 Minutes' Firing In First Interview Since Ouster
Scott Pelley Details Clash That Led To His '60 Minutes' Firing In First Interview Since Ouster A newsroom rupture is now spilling into public view. Scott Pelley detailed the chain of events that led to his firing from "60 Minutes" in a New York Times interview published Sunday, June 7. Pelley, 68, described the fallout at CBS News as deeply personal after 37 years at the network. He compared the "60 Minutes" staff to family and said the shock of seeing colleagues removed was difficult to process. He told The Times the emotions included “shock, dismay,” and said the bonds inside the program were unusually tight because staffers traveled, worked, and at times entered dangerous assignm…
20-Year-Old US Army Soldier Dies While Stationed At Fort Riley 20-Year-Old US Army Soldier Dies While Stationed At Fort Riley
20-Year-Old US Army Soldier Dies While Stationed At Fort Riley A mother says she is "broken" after the death of her 20-year-old son, a Pennsylvania native serving with the U.S. Army in Kansas. Charles "Chunkie" Aloysius Ciancaglione Jr., a lifelong resident of Media, passed away on Friday, May 30, while stationed in Kansas with the United States Army, according to his obituary released by Nolan Fidale Funeral Homes Friday, June 5. Ciancaglione was assigned to Fort Riley and had risen to the rank of Cavalry Scout after enlisting on March 22, 2024. He served as an operator for Bradley Fighting Vehicles, according to the obituary. A member of Penncrest H…
Penn State Senior Killed In Apparent Phone Robbery Steps From South Philly Home Penn State Senior Killed In Apparent Phone Robbery Steps From South Philly Home
Penn State Senior Killed In Apparent Phone Robbery Steps From South Philly Home A Penn State student weeks away from beginning his final semester was shot and killed during an apparent robbery while walking home in South Philadelphia early Saturday morning, police said. Billy Schmidt, 22, a Penn State senior scheduled to graduate in December, was shot in the chest on the 1900 block of Durfor Street around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, according to Philadelphia police and family members. The shooting happened just steps from Schmidt's family home. Schmidt was rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he died despite lifesaving efforts. Investigators believe t…
Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book
Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book If you are convinced artificial intelligence is coming for your job or your business and there is nothing you can do about it then this book is not for you. But if you are still building, still leading, still running a business, or still trying to do your best work, Ted Yang believes there is a very different way to look at this moment. Yang, an MIT-trained entrepreneur, member of the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education, and founder of multiple companies including the parent company of Daily Voice, has written a new book called Ageless Peak Performance: The Playbook for AI-Powe…
Cause Of Death Released For 'Ted Lasso,' 'Buffy' Actor Anthony Head, 72 Cause Of Death Released For 'Ted Lasso,' 'Buffy' Actor Anthony Head, 72
Cause Of Death Released For 'Ted Lasso,' 'Buffy' Actor Anthony Head, 72 A familiar face from two beloved TV worlds is being remembered by fans across generations. Anthony Head, the British actor known for "Buffy The Vampire Slayer," "Ted Lasso," and "Merlin," died after complications from pneumonia, according to multiple reports on Friday, June 5. NBC News reported that Head’s family confirmed his death. BBC News also reported that his daughters, Emily Head and Daisy Head, said he died surrounded by family. He was 72. Head was best known to many US viewers as Rupert Giles, the librarian, Watcher, and mentor to Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Buffy Summers in "Buffy T…
New Research Shows Troubling Shift In How Long Americans Are Living New Research Shows Troubling Shift In How Long Americans Are Living
New Research Shows Troubling Shift In How Long Americans Are Living The old promise that each generation would live longer than the one before it is showing serious cracks. Americans born after 1970 are dying at higher rates from major causes than earlier generations did at the same ages, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. StudyFinds reported Wednesday, June 3, that researchers tracked 45 years of US mortality data and found worsening patterns tied to heart disease, cancer, and external causes such as drug overdoses, suicides, homicides, and traffic crashes. The study analyzed mortality changes from 1979 …
New iPhone Update Targets Charging Issue: What To Know New iPhone Update Targets Charging Issue: What To Know
New iPhone Update Targets Charging Issue: What To Know A small iPhone update could make a big difference for some users. Apple has just released iOS 26.5.1, a targeted software update for select newer iPhone models. The update fixes a wired charging issue affecting iPhone Air and iPhone 17 models when the battery is nearly drained, according to Apple’s iOS 26 release notes. Apple’s security release page says iOS 26.5.1 is available for all iPhone 17 models and iPhone Air. The company also says the update has no published CVE entries, meaning Apple did not list any security vulnerabilities fixed in the release. MacRumors reported that the upda…
Massage Parlor Raid On Long Island Lands Repeat Arrest For Flushing Woman Massage Parlor Raid On Long Island Lands Repeat Arrest For Flushing Woman
Massage Parlor Raid On Long Island Lands Repeat Arrest For Flushing Woman A massage parlor raid in Ronkonkoma led to the arrest of a Queens woman who was previously charged in a similar Suffolk County investigation earlier this year, police said. Jiao Wang, 36, of Flushing, was arrested during an investigation at Sakura Bliss Spa, 856 Portion Road, Unit 5, at approximately 6:35 p.m. on Friday, June 5, according to Suffolk County Police. Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers conducted the raid alongside the Town of Brookhaven Fire Marshal, Building Inspector, and Investigator, police said. Wang was charged with Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, authorities…
'Unimaginable Loss': Family Shares Heartbreak After Missing US Student Found Dead In Japan 'Unimaginable Loss': Family Shares Heartbreak After Missing US Student Found Dead In Japan
'Unimaginable Loss': Family Shares Heartbreak After Missing US Student Found Dead In Japan A search that stretched across continents is now giving way to grief. The family of James "Weston" Higginbotham, the 20-year-old US college student found dead in Japan, shared its heartbreak in a Facebook post on Saturday, June 6. "Our family is heartbroken to share that Weston was found deceased by a volunteer search-and-rescue group in a mountainous area outside of Kyoto," parents Nancy and Keith Higginbotham wrote. "The grief we feel is impossible to put into words. "We are forever grateful for the time we had with our sweet, precious Weston, but cannot begin to understand what lif…
NY Second In Nation's Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why NY Second In Nation's Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why
NY Second In Nation's Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why Workers in many Northeast states earn some of the highest incomes in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the States Where People Have the Highest Income on Tuesday, June 2. The personal finance website compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, based on the average annual income of the top 5% and bottom 20% of earners, along with the median annual income for all residents. The report adjusted income figures for cost of living and examined how earnings compare across different income groups. "The highest-earning 10% of individuals in the United States …
Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch
Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch A short but striking sky show is coming for anyone with a clear view of the horizon. A three-night celestial meetup will unfold from Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18, when a slender waxing crescent moon joins Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury in the western evening sky, according to AccuWeather. EarthSky also lists the moon, Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury as key June skywatching events, with the best view shortly after sunset. The event will not require a telescope. In fact, the full lineup is best viewed with the naked eye, as telescopes narrow the field of view too much to capture the …
Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels
Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels A medicine cabinet staple is being pulled back due to a possible contamination issue. Haleon is voluntarily recalling four lots of Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels 125 mg, 120-count and 72-count packages, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, June 4. The recall was issued because the softgels may be contaminated with a diluted propylene glycol-based coolant from a machine leak during packaging. Ingesting softgels contaminated with the diluted coolant could cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, the company said. No adverse …
20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Crash With BMW On Long Island 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Crash With BMW On Long Island
20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Crash With BMW On Long Island A young motorcyclist was left fighting for his life after a crash with a BMW on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola, Nassau County police announced. The collision happened near Pershing Parkway at approximately 12:31 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, according to Nassau County Police. A 42-year-old man was driving a 2026 BMW eastbound on Jericho Turnpike when the vehicle collided with a 2000 Suzuki motorcycle operated by a 20-year-old man who was also traveling eastbound, detectives said. The motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital, where he was listed in critical condition, police said. The BMW dr…
Most Americans Can't Afford Cheapest Seats At NBA Finals: Trump's Response? Most Americans Can't Afford Cheapest Seats At NBA Finals: Trump's Response?
Most Americans Can't Afford Cheapest Seats At NBA Finals: Trump's Response? It's not too late to see the New York Knicks host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, June 8. As long as you have $8,800 to spare, at a minimum. That's pocket change for President Donald Trump, who is expected to attend the game. When told that most Americans can't afford tickets to marquee sporting events, Trump offered a blunt response: "It's sort of semi-free to watch it on TV. That's the way life goes," said the president, who spent his Friday at a Wisconsin event for "some of the most loyal, hardworking patriots," farmers. …
Major Beer Brand Offering Free Pints To 'Work From Bar' During 2026 World Cup Major Beer Brand Offering Free Pints To 'Work From Bar' During 2026 World Cup
Major Beer Brand Offering Free Pints To 'Work From Bar' During 2026 World Cup Stella Artois is offering to pick up part of the bar tab for some soccer fans during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Anheuser-Busch announced Stella's "Work From Bar" promotion in a news release on Tuesday, June 2. The beer brand will put $100,000 of its "marketing budget" toward fans who buy a Stella Artois or Stella Artois 0.0 while watching the World Cup. Fans can take part from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during weekday FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. After purchasing a Stella, they can submit their receipt as an "expense report" on the brand's website. The promo comes as about 20 group-stage mat…
Missing US Student Found Dead In Japan Missing US Student Found Dead In Japan
Missing US Student Found Dead In Japan A family’s desperate search overseas has ended in heartbreak. James "Weston" Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student from Hoover, Alabama, was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto, Japan, multiple reports said Saturday, June 6. Click here for a new, updated story - 'Unimaginable Loss': Family Shares Heartbreak After Missing US Student Found Dead In Japan His body was found by a volunteer search-and-rescue group, his mother, Nancy Higginbotham, said on social media. A cause of death had not been released. Kyoto police had not found evidence suggesting foul play in…
E-Bike Rider Seriously Hurt After Collision With Honda In Suffolk County E-Bike Rider Seriously Hurt After Collision With Honda In Suffolk County
E-Bike Rider Seriously Hurt After Collision With Honda In Suffolk County An e-bike rider suffered serious injuries after a collision with a Honda Civic at a North Amityville intersection, Suffolk County Police say. A Long Island man suffered serious injuries after an e-bike crash in North Amityville, Suffolk County Police announced on Saturday, June 6. The 41-year-old East Massapequa resident was riding an e-bike eastbound on West Oak Street when it struck the driver's side of a northbound 2007 Honda Civic at the intersection of County Line Road at approximately 8:20 p.m. on Friday, June 5, according to Suffolk County Police. Police said the Honda, driven by J…
Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals
Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals A pill taken at bedtime may still be making decisions for drivers the next morning. A small clinical trial found that quetiapine, a psychiatric drug commonly known by the brand name Seroquel, may impair next-day reaction time and driving performance when used as an off-label sleep aid, StudyFinds reports. The study was published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. Quetiapine is approved to treat conditions including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is also widely prescribed at lower doses for sleep problems, though that is considered off-label use. The trial involved 15 …
New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise
New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise A small but striking study is giving cancer researchers another reason to closely watch a new kind of treatment. An experimental personalized mRNA vaccine showed lasting results in some patients with pancreatic cancer, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City reported. The phase 1 trial involved 16 patients who received the vaccine after pancreatic cancer surgery, along with chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug. The vaccine, called autogene cevumeran, was custom-made for each patient using the unique genetic changes in that person’s tumor. In eight of the 16 patients, the…
$725M Facebook Settlement: See If You're Eligible For Brand-New Payouts $725M Facebook Settlement: See If You're Eligible For Brand-New Payouts
$725M Facebook Settlement: See If You're Eligible For Brand-New Payouts If you received money from Facebook's $725 million privacy settlement, you may soon get another payment. A second distribution of money is expected to begin in June, according to an email sent to settlement members. The payments will be sent in batches and continue for about four weeks. Only people with approved claims who successfully cashed or redeemed their initial payment are eligible for the additional money. "You will receive an additional email notice approximately 3-4 days before your additional settlement payment is issued," the email reads. "Please continue to check your ema…
Resident Hurt In Long Island House Fire As Flames Rip Through Second Floor Resident Hurt In Long Island House Fire As Flames Rip Through Second Floor
Resident Hurt In Long Island House Fire As Flames Rip Through Second Floor A resident was injured when a house fire broke out in Valley Stream, Nassau County police announced. Officers responded to a residential fire at 96 St. Marks Place at 7:57 p.m. on Friday, June 5, according to the Nassau County Police Department. When officers arrived, they found heavy smoke and flames coming from the second floor of the home, police said. The Valley Stream Fire Department and neighboring fire departments responded and extinguished the blaze, authorities said. The Nassau County Fire Marshal and Arson Bomb Squad also responded to the scene. One resident suffered an injur…
Wrong Dog Put Down After Deadly NJ Attack? Owner Charged, New Dog Seized Wrong Dog Put Down After Deadly NJ Attack? Owner Charged, New Dog Seized
Wrong Dog Put Down After Deadly NJ Attack? Owner Charged, New Dog Seized A New Jersey woman has been charged after investigators determined the wrong dog may have been surrendered and euthanized following a fatal pit bull attack that injured a local resident and killed her pet, authorities said. The case stems from an attack that happened near 91 Springfield Ave. in Summit at approximately 5:52 a.m. on Nov. 5, 2025, local police said. A 70-year-old woman was walking her small dog when two pit bulls broke free from their handler and launched an unprovoked attack, police said. The woman was knocked to the ground and suffered injuries to both upper thighs, her…
NY Among Nation's 10 Strongest State Economies, New Study Finds: Here's Why NY Among Nation's 10 Strongest State Economies, New Study Finds: Here's Why
NY Among Nation's 10 Strongest State Economies, New Study Finds: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the nation's strongest economically, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the Best & Worst State Economies on Monday, June 1. The personal finance website ranked all 50 states and Washington, DC, based on factors like gross domestic product growth, unemployment, startup activity, and the share of jobs in high-tech industries. The strongest state economies create more opportunities for residents while helping states attract new businesses and investments, according to WalletHub. "Factors like a low unemployment rate and high av…
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured SUV Crash On Long Island Motorcyclist Seriously Injured SUV Crash On Long Island
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured SUV Crash On Long Island A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after a crash with an SUV in Seaford, Nassau County police announced on Friday, June 5. The collision happened on Merrick Road near Neptune Avenue at approximately 4:43 p.m., according to Nassau County Police Homicide Squad detectives. A 64-year-old man riding a 2007 Harley-Davidson was involved in a crash with a 2023 Toyota RAV4 driven by an 81-year-old woman, police said. The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment, according to detectives. The driver of the Toyota remained at the scene and was no…
Silver Alert Issued For Missing 78-Year-Old Man With Parkinson's In Suffolk County Silver Alert Issued For Missing 78-Year-Old Man With Parkinson's In Suffolk County
Silver Alert Issued For Missing 78-Year-Old Man With Parkinson's In Suffolk County A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Long Island man who suffers from Parkinson's disease and does not speak English, police announced on Friday, June 5. Mochang Im, 78, was last seen leaving his residence on Shearwater Way in Centereach at approximately 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, according to Suffolk County Police. Im is described as Asian, bald, standing 5-foot-3 and weighing approximately 140 pounds with brown eyes, authorities said. Police believe he may still be in Centereach or nearby communities. He is known to frequently walk along Portion Road and Middle Country Road to v…
Boat Fire, Coast Guard Chase End With BWI Arrest Off Long Island Boat Fire, Coast Guard Chase End With BWI Arrest Off Long Island
Boat Fire, Coast Guard Chase End With BWI Arrest Off Long Island A boat operator is accused of fleeing from the U.S. Coast Guard before running his vessel aground and sparking an engine fire in the Great South Bay, Suffolk County police announced on Saturday, June 6. Abimal Acosta, 58, of West Islip, was charged with Boating While Intoxicated after the incident west of Captree Island at 10:18 p.m. on Friday, June 5, according to Suffolk County Police. Marine Bureau officers and the U.S. Coast Guard responded after a 911 caller reported a 24-foot vessel moving erratically in the Great South Bay at approximately 8 p.m., police said. When Coast Guard perso…
Score Free Chipotle During 2026 NBA Finals: Here's How Score Free Chipotle During 2026 NBA Finals: Here's How
Score Free Chipotle During 2026 NBA Finals: Here's How You could win free Chipotle as the New York Knicks pursue their first NBA title in more than half a century. Chipotle Mexican Grill announced its "53 Years. 53 Real Ingredients" campaign on Wednesday, June 3. The chain will offer free burritos to 53,000 lucky fans at the end of the 2026 NBA Finals between the Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. The promotion celebrates 1973, the year the Knicks won their last NBA title and when the Spurs played their first season in the American Basketball Association. "This year's series created a connection we couldn't ignore: 53 years tied to a unique ch…
Teen Swept Away During Senior Beach Day Found Dead 11 Days Later In Breezy Point Teen Swept Away During Senior Beach Day Found Dead 11 Days Later In Breezy Point
Teen Swept Away During Senior Beach Day Found Dead 11 Days Later In Breezy Point A Bronx teenager who disappeared after being swept away by a rip current at Rockaway Beach during a senior outing has been found dead, authorities and his family confirmed. Brandon Figueroa, 18, was recovered from the waters off Breezy Point around 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, according to the NYPD. Police responded to a report of a person in the water near Beach 222nd Street and Rockaway Point Boulevard, where officers and FDNY EMS personnel found an individual floating near the shoreline. The person was pronounced dead at the scene. Figueroa had been missing since Tuesday, May 19, when…
Cocaine Ring Busted Near Elementary School, 11 Indicted In Suffolk Drug Probe Cocaine Ring Busted Near Elementary School, 11 Indicted In Suffolk Drug Probe
Cocaine Ring Busted Near Elementary School, 11 Indicted In Suffolk Drug Probe A long-running cocaine trafficking operation spanning Suffolk County has been dismantled, leading to charges against 11 people following a multi-agency investigation, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Friday, June 5. The investigation began in December 2024 when New York State Police launched an undercover probe into alleged cocaine sales by Jonathan Sands, 33, of Middle Island, according to the indictment. Over the course of the investigation, authorities allege undercover officers purchased cocaine multiple times and uncovered a larger network of suppliers, runn…