Hempstead, NY

East Meadow, NY

Columbus, OH

Manhattan, NY

Syosset, NY

Just one week after a 95-year-old died, the police were seen swarming her Long Island home, where five people were found dead. The gruesome scene is being chalked up to a murder-suicide, which is still being investigated by the police. The bodies were reportedly first discovered at approximately noon on Sunday in Syosset, which is about 33 miles east of Midtown, Manhattan.

Five dead in apparent murder-suicide at Long Island home just days after family tragedy

New York City, NY

New York Post

A Venezuelan migrant with two open theft cases was arrested again for snatching a woman’s necklace off her body during a vicious sidewalk robbery — and then quickly cut loose by a Manhattan judge, The Post has learned.

Brian Castillos, 22, was arrested last Friday for the heist in Hell’s Kitchen, which he allegedly committed with another migrant man, Alexander Ayala, a repeat offender also accused of beating up two cops at a Manhattan shelter.

Authorities said Castillos and Ayala, 24, converged on the woman as she walked down 11th Avenue near 49th Street at about 3:30 p.m. Aug. 12, with Castillos...

Venezuelan migrant accused of several thefts released without bail — again — after vicious NYC sidewalk robbery

Coffee County, GA

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Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Georgia State

Winder, GA

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

Irvine, CA

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Last month, the Irvine Police Department shared a Wanted Wednesday post on their Facebook page and asked for your help identifying a suspected package theft suspect. Once again, Irvine’s incredible community helped identify the suspect as an Irvine resident!

Irvine package theft suspect arrested

Woodinville, WA

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Maria Shimizu Christensen

Seafair is over but it’s still festival and fair season. With good weather forecast for the weekend, it’s perfect for getting out of the house. There are several festivals happening around the region, covering a range of interests, from food and crafts to a logging show.

Wide Range of Festivals This Weekend

Plymouth, MA

Dianna Carney

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

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	Some might call Purchase, near the border with Connecticut in New York’s tony Westchester County, a haven for A-listers and power brokers, including The New York Times, who dubbed the wee hamlet “a celebrity sanctum” in 2017. Kenneth Cole, the American designer who launched his eponymously named business in 1982, has been retreating to the affluent community for over 30 years. However, the activist and philanthropist is ready to hand over the keys to his stately manor house, which presides over 14 park-like acres, for a cool $22 million. Cole reportedly bought the property for $2.8 million in 1991.Exclusive: Inside Ocean House, a Boutique...

Kenneth Cole’s 14-Acre Estate in Upstate New York Lists for $22 Million

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Seattle, WA

So the big holiday weekend is here and the weather forecast is fantastic. If you haven’t already decided what you’re going to do, there’s plenty to choose from. Of course, there are some big events that we look forward to all year, but if huge crowds aren’t your thing, there are smaller happenings all over the region.

Big Events and Other Things To Do for Labor Day Weekend

Douglas, GA

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Los Angeles County, CA

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As Alfalfa in the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals comedic feature film shorts-turned-TV-series, former child star Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer brought to the screen his unique brand of humor, coupled with an unmelodic voice, freckles, and a protruding hair cowlick. The Gang/Rascals franchise was later rebooted on the big screen with a cast of new young stars.

Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer: A Tragic Child Star Story of a Dog, a Few Dollars, and a Deadly Altercation

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

The Lantern

One man is dead after a five-hour standoff with police Sunday morning near Ohio State’s South campus. Credit: Lantern File Photo. One man is dead after an over-five-hour-long barricade standoff with the Columbus Division of Police Sunday morning.

One dead after five-hour standoff with police in the University District Sunday morning

New Jersey State

Jersey City, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Two members of a Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in multiple shootings and other gang-related crimes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Gang Members Sentenced: 31 Years for Violent Crimes

New York State

New York Republican Mike Lawler is fighting to strip the Cuomo name from a bridge spanning the Hudson River — and one of his recent attacks is taking some heat for targeting the wrong member of the political dynasty. The freshman congressman went after former New York Governor Andrew...

New York lawmaker attacks the wrong Cuomo as he pushes to rename bridge

Wyoming State

WyoFile

With hot temperatures and most of the state under drought conditions as August gets under way, three wildfires are burning across Wyoming. The Pleasant Valley, Leeds Creek and Clearwater fires are burning more than 30,000 acres.

Three wildfires burning 30K acres in Wyoming as hot, dry conditions persist

Garden City, NY

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Susan Lucci has spent her life living in New York's Long Island, and now has given fans a glimpse into her Garden City home filled with coastal charm. Take a look...

Susan Lucci opens the doors into her lavish $4 million Long Island mansion in new video

Louisiana State

Natrona County, WY

Houma, LA

A worker died Aug. 5 when the crane he was operating toppled at a wind farm construction site in remote Natrona County, state and local officials say. The victim, John William Hoffpauir, Jr., 55, of Houma, Louisiana, was working as a crane operator at the Cedar Springs wind energy construction site north of Casper and Glenrock under the control of Blattner Energy at the time of the accident. Hoffpauir was a Blattner Energy employee, a spokesperson for the company told WyoFile.

Worker killed in accident on wind energy construction site in Natrona County

Uniondale, NY

Levittown, NY

Roosevelt, NY

Westbury, NY

Bellmore, NY

Wantagh, NY

Merrick, NY

Farmingdale, NY

New Hyde Park, NY

Glenwood Landing, NY

Hicksville, NY

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Part of Prospect Avenue closed both ways in East Meadow due to water main break; water restored

The Town of Hempstead Water Department says water has been restored to affected homes and the Beth-El Jewish Center following a massive...

Part of Prospect Avenue closed both ways in East Meadow due to water main break; water restored

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