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106 MPH Drunk Driver Who Killed LI Father In Fiery Crash Headed To Prison: Authorities 106 MPH Drunk Driver Who Killed LI Father In Fiery Crash Headed To Prison: Authorities 106 MPH Drunk Driver Who Killed LI Father In Fiery Crash Headed To Prison: Authorities
106 MPH Drunk Driver Who Killed LI Father In Fiery Crash Headed To Prison: Authorities A drunk driver who hit 106 mph before running a red light and killing a beloved father heading home from work has been sentenced to prison, officials said. Bryan Mizhirumbay, 24, of Lindenhurst, was sentenced to between seven and 15 years behind bars on Monday, Nov. 2, after pleading guilty in the crash that killed 55-year-old Craig White, the Nassau County District Attorney’s office said. Mizhirumbay had been drinking on the job while working at a restaurant and headed home at around 11 p.m. on Sept. 3, 2025, according to investigators. White was also driving home from his job at AHRC Nass…

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Suffolk Driver Gives Cops The Slip, But Parked Car Leads To His Surrender: Police Suffolk Driver Gives Cops The Slip, But Parked Car Leads To His Surrender: Police Suffolk Driver Gives Cops The Slip, But Parked Car Leads To His Surrender: Police
Suffolk Driver Gives Cops The Slip, But Parked Car Leads To His Surrender: Police A Long Island driver fled a traffic stop and was hit with several charges after police caught up with him, officials said. Cops tried to pull over Wilfredo Bassat, 66, of Flanders, at a 7-Eleven on Flanders Road around 10:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, the Southampton Town Police Department said. But Bassat fled the stop, speeding away on Flanders Road and eventually eluding police altogether, authorities said. However, investigators later located Bassat’s vehicle at a home on Brookhaven Avenue, leading to his surrender, cops said. Bassat was charged with third-degree fleeing police, second-degre…
Drunken Halloween Car Crash In Hamptons Lands Suffolk Woman In Cuffs: Police Drunken Halloween Car Crash In Hamptons Lands Suffolk Woman In Cuffs: Police Drunken Halloween Car Crash In Hamptons Lands Suffolk Woman In Cuffs: Police
Drunken Halloween Car Crash In Hamptons Lands Suffolk Woman In Cuffs: Police A Long Island woman drunkenly crashed her car in the early morning hours of Halloween, police said. Andrea Veronica Romero Duchi, 36, of East Hampton, was driving her 2015 Nissan through Amagansett around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, the East Hampton Town Police Department said. Romero Duchi was traveling on Town Lane, about 500 feet west of Windmill Lane, when she was involved in a one-car crash, according to a police report. No other people were in the vehicle. Cops responded to the scene and smelled alcohol on Romero Duchi’s breath, then observed her unsteady on her feet and with bloods…
Taxi Fare Dispute Ends In Stabbing Outside Long Island Motel, Police Say Taxi Fare Dispute Ends In Stabbing Outside Long Island Motel, Police Say Taxi Fare Dispute Ends In Stabbing Outside Long Island Motel, Police Say
Taxi Fare Dispute Ends In Stabbing Outside Long Island Motel, Police Say A taxi driver stabbed his passenger in the chest and abdomen during an argument over payment outside a Long Island motel, police said. Josue Bustillo Ramirez, 28, of Hempstead, was arrested after the attack outside the Edgewood Motel in Jericho on Saturday, Oct. 31, around 3:15 a.m., the Nassau County Police Department said. Officers responding to a disturbance learned that Bustillo Ramirez and his 41-year-old male passenger had been arguing over payment for the taxi ride, authorities said. The dispute turned physical, and Bustillo Ramirez stabbed the passenger with a knife, police said. …
Late-Night Honda Heist At Suffolk County Plaza Sparks Hunt For Two Suspects: Police Late-Night Honda Heist At Suffolk County Plaza Sparks Hunt For Two Suspects: Police Late-Night Honda Heist At Suffolk County Plaza Sparks Hunt For Two Suspects: Police
Late-Night Honda Heist At Suffolk County Plaza Sparks Hunt For Two Suspects: Police Two men who stole a Honda sedan on Long Island last month were caught on security cameras, and now police are asking for help to identify them. The two suspects took a blue 2019 Honda Accord from a parking lot at 127 Smithtown Boulevard in Nesconset around 11:45 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, the Suffolk County Police Department said Monday, Nov. 2. That address matches the Nesconset Plaza shopping center, where nothing appears to be open after 10 p.m. on Saturdays. Police did not release additional details of the case and are offering a cash reward for tips that lead to an arrest. Anyone with…

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Shake Shack Opens Steps From Long Island’s ‘Best Burger’ — And Locals Take Sides Shake Shack Opens Steps From Long Island’s ‘Best Burger’ — And Locals Take Sides Shake Shack Opens Steps From Long Island’s ‘Best Burger’ — And Locals Take Sides
Shake Shack Opens Steps From Long Island’s ‘Best Burger’ — And Locals Take Sides A new Shake Shack location on Long Island has sparked controversy and camaraderie. The New York City-based global chain opened a new restaurant steps away from local joint Burger City in a shopping plaza at 1900 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A 1010WINS story on the showdown drew hundreds of Facebook comments. “I would go to the small business before I would go to Shake Shack just on principle, whether it's good or not,” one person wrote, racking up 150 likes. But Burger City is more than just a local place — it's been voted "Best Burger" on Long Island multi…

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Rutgers Frat House Assault Among 2 Attacks On Halloween Night, Campus Police Say Rutgers Frat House Assault Among 2 Attacks On Halloween Night, Campus Police Say Rutgers Frat House Assault Among 2 Attacks On Halloween Night, Campus Police Say
Rutgers Frat House Assault Among 2 Attacks On Halloween Night, Campus Police Say Two people affiliated with Rutgers University were hospitalized following separate assaults near the College Avenue campus in New Brunswick early Sunday, Nov. 1, including one involving an edged weapon, authorities said. The attacks happened between midnight and 1:30 a.m., according to Rutgers University Police Chief Kenneth Cop. In the first incident, a victim was walking along Stone Street when he got into a verbal exchange with a group of unidentified men, police said. The argument turned physical, and the victim was punched and struck with an edged object before the attackers fled …

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$10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win $10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win $10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win
$10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win Aldi is giving away $10,000 in free groceries to a lucky shopper with impressive holiday decorating skills. The discount supermarket chain announced its new "Aldi Deck-Out" contest in a news release on Monday, Nov. 2. The nationwide competition challenges shoppers to transform their homes into elaborate holiday displays with "Aldi-inspired flair." Participants can decorate Christmas trees, front porches, staircases, and other home spaces with Aldi-themed decorations. "When it comes to showing their love for Aldi, our fans never hold back," said Aldi communications director Bridget Koz…

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$10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win Aldi is giving away $10,000 in free groceries to a lucky shopper with impressive holiday decorating skills. The discount supermarket chain announced its new "Aldi Deck-Out" contest in a news release on Monday, Nov. 2. The nationwide competition challenges shoppers to transform their homes into elaborate holiday displays with "Aldi-inspired flair." Participants can decorate Christmas trees, front porches, staircases, and other home spaces with Aldi-themed decorations. "When it comes to showing their love for Aldi, our fans never hold back," said Aldi communications director Bridget Koz…

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ESPN Star Michael Wilbon Taking Indefinite Break Amid 'Worrisome' Health Concerns ESPN Star Michael Wilbon Taking Indefinite Break Amid 'Worrisome' Health Concerns ESPN Star Michael Wilbon Taking Indefinite Break Amid 'Worrisome' Health Concerns
ESPN Star Michael Wilbon Taking Indefinite Break Amid 'Worrisome' Health Concerns One of ESPN's most recognizable voices is stepping away indefinitely after struggling with several health problems. Veteran sports journalist Michael Wilbon announced in an Instagram post on Monday, Nov. 2, that he's taking an indefinite leave of absence from co-hosting ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption." The 67-year-old also contributes to ESPN and ABC's coverage of the NBA. Wilbon said his family, doctors, and longtime co-host Tony Kornheiser urged him to take a break after noticing "worrisome signs" over the past several years. "This isn't retirement, but it is a trip…