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Contractor Passed Off Fake Pool Permit To Homeowner: Suffolk County DA Contractor Passed Off Fake Pool Permit To Homeowner: Suffolk County DA Contractor Passed Off Fake Pool Permit To Homeowner: Suffolk County DA
Contractor Passed Off Fake Pool Permit To Homeowner: Suffolk County DA A Long Island contractor gave a homeowner a forged building permit for a backyard pool project that had never even been submitted to the town for approval, Suffolk County prosecutors said. Robert Cortese, 39, of Huntington, and his company, Tool Time Construction Inc., pleaded guilty in connection with the fraudulent Town of Islip permit, District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Friday, Nov. 13. The homeowner hired Cortese and his company in May 2021 to install a pool and build a pool house at a residence in Great River, according to prosecutors. After the homeowner repeatedly asked …

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LI Attorney Who Stole $500K From CT Trust Then Lied To Beneficiaries Headed To Prison LI Attorney Who Stole $500K From CT Trust Then Lied To Beneficiaries Headed To Prison LI Attorney Who Stole $500K From CT Trust Then Lied To Beneficiaries Headed To Prison
LI Attorney Who Stole $500K From CT Trust Then Lied To Beneficiaries Headed To Prison A New York attorney who stole more than half a million dollars from a trust tied to a Connecticut commercial building will spend eight months in federal prison, authorities said. Edward W. Miller, 71, of Lawrence, New York, was sentenced Thursday, Nov. 12, to wire fraud in a Hartford federal court, the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut said. He must serve a year of supervised release. Federal prosecutors said Miller spent more than six years stealing money from a New Canaan trust he was hired to manage. He then lied to beneficiaries about the missing funds after the trust's c…
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…
FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop, Cites 'Extraordinary Circumstances' FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop, Cites 'Extraordinary Circumstances' FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop, Cites 'Extraordinary Circumstances'
FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop, Cites '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. 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. The notice cited “extraordinary circumstances” and “reasons of safety.” It did not provide a specific explanation. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement late Friday afternoon that the FAA issued …
Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked
Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Federal regulators are issuing an urgent fire risk warning because more than 720,000 recalled BMW vehicles can ignite even when they're turned off and parked. BMW of North America issued the recall for 720,796 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a news release on Friday, Nov. 13. The recall involves a water pump electrical connector that may not be properly sealed.  The connector's material can break down over time, allowing water to enter and cause a short circuit. "These vehicles were previously recalled in 2024 for a water pump i…

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Wealthy NJ Town Elects 'Real Housewives' Newcomer To School Board Wealthy NJ Town Elects 'Real Housewives' Newcomer To School Board Wealthy NJ Town Elects 'Real Housewives' Newcomer To School Board
Wealthy NJ Town Elects 'Real Housewives' Newcomer To School Board Vanessa Barrera hasn't even made her "Real Housewives of New Jersey" debut yet, but she's already won a seat at a very different table: the Alpine Board of Education. Barrera, who joins Season 15 of the Bravo reality series as a friend of the cast, secured one of two open seats in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election. Described by Bravo as Alpine's "Social Mayor," Barrera received 272 votes, or 36.12%, finishing just 12 votes behind incumbent Maria DiBiase, who led the race with 284 votes, or 37.72%, according to the election results provided to Daily Voice. Anthony Fasano finished third with …

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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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Kraft Heinz Giving Big Makeovers To Popular Foods: See What's Changing Kraft Heinz is planning major changes to some of its most well-known brands as it tries to turn around struggling sales. The food giant outlined its growth strategy during its 2026 Investor Day on Thursday, Nov. 12. Kraft Heinz, which is based in Pittsburgh and Chicago, plans to improve existing products and introduce new ones as it increases investments in its brands. The company said its turnaround is showing early progress, including smaller market share losses and improving sales volume trends. "The opportunity ahead of us is significant, and we have the brands, scale and cap…

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Kraft Heinz Giving Big Makeovers To Popular Foods: See What's Changing Kraft Heinz Giving Big Makeovers To Popular Foods: See What's Changing Kraft Heinz Giving Big Makeovers To Popular Foods: See What's Changing
Kraft Heinz Giving Big Makeovers To Popular Foods: See What's Changing Kraft Heinz is planning major changes to some of its most well-known brands as it tries to turn around struggling sales. The food giant outlined its growth strategy during its 2026 Investor Day on Thursday, Nov. 12. Kraft Heinz, which is based in Pittsburgh and Chicago, plans to improve existing products and introduce new ones as it increases investments in its brands. The company said its turnaround is showing early progress, including smaller market share losses and improving sales volume trends. "The opportunity ahead of us is significant, and we have the brands, scale and cap…

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Cruise Ship With 129 Passengers Struck By Tanker In New Orleans: Developing Cruise Ship With 129 Passengers Struck By Tanker In New Orleans: Developing Cruise Ship With 129 Passengers Struck By Tanker In New Orleans: Developing
Cruise Ship With 129 Passengers Struck By Tanker In New Orleans: Developing A tanker struck a docked cruise ship carrying 129 passengers in New Orleans, triggering a major emergency response on the Mississippi River, according to multiple reports. The Atlantic Asphalt collided with the American Heritage around 12:30 p.m. local time Friday, Nov. 13, near the Crescent City Connection bridge. American Cruise Lines operates the riverboat. The collision occurred outside the Port of New Orleans Administration Building, where emergency crews gathered to assist passengers and crew, according to the initial accounts from NBC affiliate WDSU in New Orleans and ABC News. Init…