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Oheka Castle Sold At Auction After Bankruptcy, Winning Bidders Reveal Plans: Reports Oheka Castle Sold At Auction After Bankruptcy, Winning Bidders Reveal Plans: Reports Oheka Castle Sold At Auction After Bankruptcy, Winning Bidders Reveal Plans: Reports
Oheka Castle Sold At Auction After Bankruptcy, Winning Bidders Reveal Plans: Reports Long Island’s historic Oheka Castle sold at auction for $72 million on Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to multiple reports. The 112,000-square foot home on 23 acres in Huntington has been facing financial troubles for years. But co-owner Gary Melius told Newsday that Tuesday’s sale was enough to clear his debts. Ronald Browning and Paul Alflen placed the winning bid through a company named Gold Coast Property & Estate Management, Long Island Business News reported. Alflen told the outlet they plan to preserve the castle. Melius, 83, plans to continue living at Oheka and managing the proper…

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Teens Missing From Bayville Scream Park Trip Located Back In Brooklyn: Police Teens Missing From Bayville Scream Park Trip Located Back In Brooklyn: Police Teens Missing From Bayville Scream Park Trip Located Back In Brooklyn: Police
Teens Missing From Bayville Scream Park Trip Located Back In Brooklyn: Police Two teenage boys who disappeared during a group trip to a Long Island park have since been located, police said. The two 16-year-old boys lived in a youth group home in Brooklyn, which took a trip to Bayville Scream Park on Friday night, Oct. 23, the Nassau County Police Department said. During the trip, the two boys abandoned the rest of the group, cops said. Their disappearance set off a search across the area, and at least one police helicopter joined the search, according to News 12 Long Island. The search continued into Sunday night, Oct. 25, News 12 reported. Rumors spread online tha…
Cheesecake Factory Announces Opening Day At Renovated Nassau County Mall Cheesecake Factory Announces Opening Day At Renovated Nassau County Mall Cheesecake Factory Announces Opening Day At Renovated Nassau County Mall
Cheesecake Factory Announces Opening Day At Renovated Nassau County Mall Long Island’s newest Cheesecake Factory now has an opening date. The Cheesecake Factory at Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream will open Dec. 15, according to the restaurant’s website. When the new location opens, it will be the fifth Cheesecake Factory on Long Island. The restaurant already has spots in Westbury, Walt Whitman Mall in Huntington, Westfield South Shore Mall in Bay Shore, and Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove. Known for its giant menu and even larger portions, The Cheesecake Factory operates more than 200 restaurants under its signature brand in the U.S., along with dozens more u…
Five Towns Man Who Killed Cousin In Drunken Crash With Tree Cuts Plea Deal: Authorities Five Towns Man Who Killed Cousin In Drunken Crash With Tree Cuts Plea Deal: Authorities Five Towns Man Who Killed Cousin In Drunken Crash With Tree Cuts Plea Deal: Authorities
Five Towns Man Who Killed Cousin In Drunken Crash With Tree Cuts Plea Deal: Authorities A Long Island man admitted killing his cousin in a drunken car crash and seriously injuring another passenger after a night of drinking at a bar, authorities said. Brian Antonio Lopez Cruz, 23, of Woodmere, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and other charges on Tuesday, Oct. 27, the Nassau County District Attorney’s office said. He is expected to receive five to 15 years in prison when he returns to court Wednesday, Dec. 2, according to the DA’s office. Prosecutors said they recommended a longer sentence of seven to 21 years. Lopez Cruz spent several hours at a bar in Hempste…
Nassau Resident Returns To Unlivable Home After Fire Rips Through Two Floors: Authorities Nassau Resident Returns To Unlivable Home After Fire Rips Through Two Floors: Authorities Nassau Resident Returns To Unlivable Home After Fire Rips Through Two Floors: Authorities
Nassau Resident Returns To Unlivable Home After Fire Rips Through Two Floors: Authorities A Long Island home was left uninhabitable following a fire Friday, Oct. 23, officials said. Firefighters responded to Joyce Road in Plainview around 3:15 p.m. Friday and located the fire burning the first floor and basement of a residence, the Bethpage Fire Department said. The Plainview Fire Department led the attack and extinguished the first floor blaze, according to Bethpage firefighters and the Nassau County Fire Marshal. A Syosset fire engine and several mutual aid fire companies worked a second line into the basement to douse the flames, fire crews said. About 60 firefighters respo…

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Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

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Triplet, NYPD Recruit, 21, Killed In Queens Motorcycle Crash Triplet, NYPD Recruit, 21, Killed In Queens Motorcycle Crash Triplet, NYPD Recruit, 21, Killed In Queens Motorcycle Crash
Triplet, Nypd Recruit, 21, Killed In Queens Motorcycle Crash A 21-year-old New Jersey native who was the youngest of triplets and training to become an NYPD officer was killed in a motorcycle crash in Queens, authorities said. Caleb Ethan Park, of Brooklyn, lost control of his 2008 Triumph Street Triple motorcycle on the ramp from the eastbound Jackie Robinson Parkway to the northbound Van Wyck Expressway around 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, the NYPD said. The motorcycle struck a concrete barrier on the right side of the ramp, throwing Park onto the roadway, according to the NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad. He was rushed to Ja…

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Pop-Tarts Launching 'Unexpected' Flavor Inspired By Liquid Death: When To Buy Pop-Tarts is teaming up with Liquid Death to introduce a new orange-flavored pastry. The new Squeezed to Death Frosted Orange Pop-Tarts will arrive at participating retailers in November, Mars, Incorporated announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The limited-time flavor is based on Liquid Death's orange soda-flavored sparkling water. The toaster pastries feature an orange-flavored filling and a crust with hints of sugar cookie flavor, along with frosting and orange sprinkles. "Pop-Tarts has always made room for a little fun with flavor, and our partnerships let us take that spirit…

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Pop-Tarts Launching 'Unexpected' Flavor Inspired By Liquid Death: When To Buy Pop-Tarts is teaming up with Liquid Death to introduce a new orange-flavored pastry. The new Squeezed to Death Frosted Orange Pop-Tarts will arrive at participating retailers in November, Mars, Incorporated announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The limited-time flavor is based on Liquid Death's orange soda-flavored sparkling water. The toaster pastries feature an orange-flavored filling and a crust with hints of sugar cookie flavor, along with frosting and orange sprinkles. "Pop-Tarts has always made room for a little fun with flavor, and our partnerships let us take that spirit…

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Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say
Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say A 3-year-old boy's parents said police were called to their son's soccer game because he was "too good." Nevada Pierre was playing in an i9 Sports soccer league in Winter Park, Florida, on Saturday, Oct. 24, when a league official called the police. The Winter Park Police Department released body camera video of the incident on Monday, Oct. 26. Nevada's parents claimed their son was being kicked out of the league because he was more skilled than the other children. "They're mad at my son because he actually plays soccer," Martasia Griffin told officers. "So I'm a l…