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Monroe Co. Man Gets Prison Time For Concealing Dad's Death To Collect Social Security Monroe Co. Man Gets Prison Time For Concealing Dad's Death To Collect Social Security
Monroe Co. Man Gets Prison Time For Concealing Dad's Death To Collect Social Security A Monroe County man was sentenced to five years in federal prison this week for covering up his father's death and continuing to cash his checks, according to the US Attorney's Office.  Timothy Gritman, 56, of Brodheadsville, pleaded guilty to Social Security and wire fraud in a federal court exactly one year ago, Feb. 14, 2023, Daily Voice reported. This year on Valentine's Day, Gritman was sentenced to five years plus three more of supervised release, prosecutors said in a release.  Authorities have said Gritman's father Ralph was 79 and "in poor health" when he was l…
NYers Most Likely To Suffer From Sleep Disorders, Report Finds NYers Most Likely To Suffer From Sleep Disorders, Report Finds
NYers Most Likely To Suffer From Sleep Disorders, Report Finds If you find yourself struggling to get a good night’s sleep, you’re in good company, according to a new report. New Yorkers are the most likely to suffer from sleep disorders, according to a study from Eachnight. The website looked at Google search data for the most common sleep-related issues like “insomnia,” “sleep apnea,” and “restless leg syndrome” per 100,000 people. In 2023, New York residents averaged a monthly search volume of 569.86 for every 100,000 people, the most of any state, the report found. “Insomnia” was the most searched disorder with 28,600 monthly queries. The disor…
This Is CT's Favorite Thanksgiving Dish: Report This Is CT's Favorite Thanksgiving Dish: Report
This Is CT's Favorite Thanksgiving Dish: Report A new report based on the most-searched side dishes has revealed each state’s preferred dish. Pass the mashed potatoes. Online recruitment company Zippia released its report on the most popular Thanksgiving side dishes in every state on Thursday, Nov. 9. The company used Google Trends to observe which of 20 chosen classic Thanksgiving sides each state searched the most during the month of November 2022. While some states (think Rhode Island, North Dakota, and Missouri) had some non-typical favorites such as glazed carrots, fruit salad, and charcuterie trays, Connecticut’s favorite sid…
Hochul's Favorability Rating Negative For First Time; Strong Majority Says 'Hard Working': Poll Hochul's Favorability Rating Negative For First Time; Strong Majority Says 'Hard Working': Poll
Hochul's Favorability Rating Negative For First Time; Strong Majority Says 'Hard Working': Poll For the first time since taking office, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s favorability rating is in the negative, new polling finds. Among registered voters, 45 percent hold an unfavorable view of the 64-year-old Democrat, compared to 40 percent who view her favorability, according to a newly-released Siena College poll. In March 2023, voters were split evenly 43 to 43 percent. Hochul’s job approval rating also appears to have taken a hit, sliding to 50-44 percent from 52-41 percent in March, according to pollsters. A strong majority, 58 to 20 percent, think she is hard-working, and a plurali…
No Joke: Boston Named America's Funniest City, New Study Says No Joke: Boston Named America's Funniest City, New Study Says
No Joke: Boston Named America's Funniest City, New Study Says The City of Boston has belly-laughed its way to the number-one spot on a list of America's funniest cities, according to a new study. The study, from Shiny Smile Veneers, analyzed information from the 25 most populous US cities and all 50 states, and found that no other city out-knock-knocks Boston.  Boston landed a funny score of 94 out of 100, scoring high in the following markers of merriment:  Residents per comedy club Residents per comedy festival  Residents per comedy special host city  Residents per top comedian’s home state Search volume per city/state  Fo…
PA Man Disguised Himself As Late Dad To Get Social Security, Pension: Feds PA Man Disguised Himself As Late Dad To Get Social Security, Pension: Feds
PA Man Disguised Himself As Late Dad To Get Social Security, Pension: Feds A Pennsylvania man has admitted to fraudulently collecting his late father's retirement checks, and even disguising himself as an older man to sell the lie, federal authorities say. Timothy Gritman, a 55-year-old resident of Brodheadsville in Monroe County, pleaded guilty to Social Security and wire fraud in a federal court on Tuesday, Feb. 14, said US Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero in a statement.  According to prosecutors, Gritman's father Ralph was 79 and "in poor health" when he was last seen alive by other family members in 2016. The next summer, authorities say Gritman moved with …
Families Of Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Reach $3M Settlement In Wrongful Death Lawsuit Families Of Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Reach $3M Settlement In Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Families Of Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Reach $3M Settlement In Wrongful Death Lawsuit Gabby Petito's family was awarded $3 million in a wrongful death lawsuit filed against Brian Laundrie's estate, according to multiple reports. Petito, who was a resident of Long Island, was killed by Laundrie, her fiance, while the couple was traveling across the country in a van last summer. Her remains were found in a Wyoming national park on Sept. 19, 2021. Laundrie died by suicide, and FBI investigators confirmed that Laundrie was responsible for Petito's murder. NBC News reported on Thursday, Nov. 17, that Petito's family attorney Patrick Reilly said the $3 million in the settlement i…
Gabby Petito's Parents File Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Utah PD, Report Says Gabby Petito's Parents File Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Utah PD, Report Says
Gabby Petito's Parents File Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Utah PD, Report Says Gabby Petito's parents have filed a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit against a Utah police department that investigated a domestic incident between Petito and her fiancé Brian Laundrie two weeks before Laundrie killed her, according to a report from CNN. The news outlet reported on Thursday, Nov. 3, that the Petito family's attorney James McConkie confirmed the lawsuit against the Moab City Police Department, which alleges that officers in the department failed to protect Petito when investigating a domestic disturbance involving the couple on Aug. 12, 2021. "The purpose of this…
$550M Sought From Virginia Thieves In Federal Catalytic Converter Crackdown $550M Sought From Virginia Thieves In Federal Catalytic Converter Crackdown
$550M Sought From Virginia Thieves In Federal Catalytic Converter Crackdown Catalytic converter thieves across the US could soon have to cough up $550 million as part of a federal, state and local crackdown on the thefts and resales that turned a massive profit, authorities announced. The Department of Justice announced on Wednesday, Nov. 2 that it will be seeking forfeiture from those responsible for the trend of vehicle parts being stolen and resold for massive profits. In total, 21 people in five states have been charged following busts, searches, and seizures in the following states, according to the DOJ: California; Oklahoma; Wyoming; Minnesota; New Jersey;…
January 6 Committee Unanimously Votes To Subpoena Trump January 6 Committee Unanimously Votes To Subpoena Trump
January 6 Committee Unanimously Votes To Subpoena Trump The election clock was ticking as the Jan. 6 committee unanimously voted to subpoena former President Donald Trump to testify about his role in the storming of the U.S. Capitol last year. The committee concluded its final hearing before the Nov. 8 midterm elections with the decision on Thursday, Oct. 13, to require the former president to testify publicly under oath. “This is a question about accountability. He is required to answer to the American people,” said Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), the committee chair. What Thompson called Trump's "staggering betrayal of his oath” led to an “at…
South Norwalk Restaurant Wins National 'Best Traditional Hot Wing' Award South Norwalk Restaurant Wins National 'Best Traditional Hot Wing' Award
South Norwalk Restaurant Wins National 'Best Traditional Hot Wing' Award A Fairfield County restaurant won first place in the "Best Traditional Hot Wing" category at this year's National Buffalo Wing Festival. This year's festival was held on Saturday, Sept. 3, and Sunday, Sept. 4, at the Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, which is located in the Southtowns of the Buffalo metropolitan area. The event featured wing eating competitions, "bobbing for wings," live music, and more. During the festival, the National Buffalo Wing Festival also announced the 2022 restaurant winners in various categories, such as "Best Creative Sweet Wing" and "Best Dry Rub Win…
Report Reveals 'Best Sandwich' In New Jersey Report Reveals 'Best Sandwich' In New Jersey
Report Reveals 'Best Sandwich' In New Jersey Ah, the age old question: Pork Roll or Taylor Ham? No matter what you call it, the breakfast sandwich was revealed to be the most popular in New Jersey by a new Reader's Digest report. View this post on Instagram A post shared by You Don't Know Jersey (@youdontknowjersey) "The star of this breakfast sandwich, usually served with egg and American cheese, goes by Taylor Ham in the northern part of the state," the report reads.  "It was named after New Jersey Senator John Taylor, who developed the smoked pork product in 1856." Some other high…
New Report Reveals Best Sandwich Served In New York New Report Reveals Best Sandwich Served In New York
New Report Reveals Best Sandwich Served In New York Reader's Digest has revealed its selection for New York's best sandwich in a brand-new report. The publication released its picks for the best sandwiches in all 50 states on Wednesday, Aug. 24. New York's best sandwich is the pastrami on rye, made with spicy brown mustard, the news outlet said.  Some other highlights in the ranking include the lobster roll in Maine, the cheesesteak in Pennsylvania, and the bison burger in Wyoming. Read the full report from Reader's Digest here.
Boston Outdoor Enthusiast, 22, Killed By Lightning While Camping In Wyoming Boston Outdoor Enthusiast, 22, Killed By Lightning While Camping In Wyoming
Boston Outdoor Enthusiast, 22, Killed By Lightning While Camping In Wyoming A Massachusetts family is mourning the loss of their 22-year-old son who was struck by lightning and killed during an outdoors course in Wyoming.  John "Jack" Murphy was struck by lightning while camping in the Absaroka Mountains on Tuesday, Aug. 2, according to a release from the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).  Murphy was attending NOLS' Wilderness First Responder expedition when he and another student were struck. Murphy was pronounced dead at the scene and both were flown to a Jackson hospital where the second student received treatment.  "This is a very sad day for NOLS, o…
First Look From Gabby Petito Movie Set Emerges As Brian Laundrie Notebook Confession Released First Look From Gabby Petito Movie Set Emerges As Brian Laundrie Notebook Confession Released
First Look From Gabby Petito Movie Set Emerges As Brian Laundrie Notebook Confession Released As news splashed that filming was underway for the Lifetime film "The Gabby Petito Story," her killer's attorney released part of his confession for all to read. Photographers caught the two actors portraying Long Island native Gabby Petito, age 22, of Blue Point in Suffolk County, and her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, age 23, who relocated from LongIsland to North Port, Florida, on Thursday, June 23 in Salt Lake City, Utah, close to where Petito was found dead, reported Fox News. Hours later, on Friday, June 24, Laundrie's attorney, Steve Bertolino, released part of Laundrie's eight-page co…
Son Of Former NY Yankees Player ID'd As One Of Five Marines Killed In Aircraft Crash Son Of Former NY Yankees Player ID'd As One Of Five Marines Killed In Aircraft Crash
Son Of Former NY Yankees Player ID'd As One Of Five Marines Killed In Aircraft Crash The son of a former major league baseball player has been identified as one of the five marines who died in an aircraft crash last week. The United States Marine Corps shared in an announcement on Saturday, June 11, the identities of the marines who died when the MV-22B Osprey crashed on Wednesday, June 8 in the California desert. The Marines said the crew was conducting routine flight training at the time of the incident, and an investigation into the crash is ongoing. Among the Marines who died was 33-year-old Captain John Sax, who is the son of Steve Sax, who played for four MLB t…
A&E Announces Lifetime Movie On Gabby Petito Story As Anniversary Of Disappearance Nears A&E Announces Lifetime Movie On Gabby Petito Story As Anniversary Of Disappearance Nears
A&E Announces Lifetime Movie On Gabby Petito Story As Anniversary Of Disappearance Nears A Lifetime movie about Gabby Petito is set to premiere later this year, A&E announced.  The movie, which has a working title "The Gabby Petito Story" is part of Lifetime's "Stop Violence Against Women" public affairs initiative, according to A&E. Petito was a 22-year-old Long Island resident who disappeared in late August while traveling across the country in her van with her fiancé, 23-year-old Brian Laundrie. Petito's remains were found in a Wyoming national park on Sept. 19. Laundrie, the only person of interest authorities named in her death, was found dead from a sel…
Wrongful Death Suit By Gabby Petito's Mother Seeks Damages From Brian Laundrie's Estate Wrongful Death Suit By Gabby Petito's Mother Seeks Damages From Brian Laundrie's Estate
Wrongful Death Suit By Gabby Petito's Mother Seeks Damages From Brian Laundrie's Estate Gabby Petito's mother has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's estate, seeking more than $30,000 in damages, according to a new report from WFLA. Nichole Schmidt filed the lawsuit against Laundrie's parents for the expenses such as funeral costs and due to the loss of care and comfort that the family has experienced, the news station reported. WFLA said the lawsuit says Laundrie committed "intentional acts" that resulted in Petito's death. Laundrie, age 23, was found dead in a Florida nature reserve in October. It was later announced he died from a self-inflicted gunshot…
Man Allegedly Groomed 80-Plus Children Worldwide To Produce Child Porn, With Victims In NY Man Allegedly Groomed 80-Plus Children Worldwide To Produce Child Porn, With Victims In NY
Man Allegedly Groomed 80-Plus Children Worldwide To Produce Child Porn, With Victims In NY Over 80 children worldwide— between the ages of six and 13-years-old— were allegedly groomed by a California man to produce child porn, authorities announced. Demetrius Carl Davis, age 24, posed as an 11-year-old girl called “Lizzy” to form online relationships with the children and convince them to perform and record sexual acts on other children in their lives, according to a report released by the Sheriff’s Internet Crimes Against Children task force. VIDEO PRESS RELEASE: Child Sexual Predator Suspect "Lizzy" Arrested Posted by Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, April 26…
NJ Kids Among 80+ Groomed By California Man To Make Child Porn: Authorities NJ Kids Among 80+ Groomed By California Man To Make Child Porn: Authorities
NJ Kids Among 80+ Groomed By California Man To Make Child Porn: Authorities Over 80 children worldwide— between the ages of six and 13-years-old— were groomed by a California man to produce child porn— including five children from New Jersey, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said. Demetrius Carl Davis, 24, posed as an 11-year-old girl called “Lizzy” to form online relationships with the children and convince them to perform and record sexual acts on other children in their lives, according to a report released by the sheriff’s Internet Crimes Against Children task force. VIDEO PRESS RELEASE: Child Sexual Predator Suspect "Lizzy" Arrested Po…
PA Kids Among 80+ Groomed By California Man To Make Child Porn: Authorities PA Kids Among 80+ Groomed By California Man To Make Child Porn: Authorities
PA Kids Among 80+ Groomed By California Man To Make Child Porn: Authorities Over 80 children worldwide— between the ages of six and 13-years-old— were groomed by a California man to produce child porn— including five children from Pennsylvania, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said. Demetrius Carl Davis, 24, posed as an 11-year-old girl called “Lizzy” to form online relationships with the children and convince them to perform and record sexual acts on other children in their lives, according to a report released by the sheriff’s Internet Crimes Against Children task force. VIDEO PRESS RELEASE: Child Sexual Predator Suspect "Lizzy" Arrested …
Bird Flu Has Boldly Landed In PA Bird Flu Has Boldly Landed In PA
Bird Flu Has Boldly Landed In PA God bless America. There's a bird flu outbreak in the United States, and a bald eagle has caught it in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The current avian flu outbreak, first reported in a commercial turkey flock in Indiana, is considered the worst since 2015. While the outbreak is driving up the price of eggs and chicken nationwide, properly cooked foul is harmless to humans even when it's infected by the flu, agriculture experts say.  According to a map provided by the National Wildlife Health Center, no commercial or backyard flocks in Pennsylvania have been tested positive for avian f…
Bird Flu Has Landed In NJ Bird Flu Has Landed In NJ
Bird Flu Has Landed In NJ There's a bird flu outbreak in the United States, but so far only wild ducks have been infected in New Jersey, specifically in Cape May, authorities said. While the outbreak is driving up the price of eggs and chicken nationwide, properly cooked foul is harmless to humans even when it's infected by the flu, agriculture experts say.  The current bird flu outbreak, first reported in a commercial turkey flock in Indiana, is considered the worst since 2015. In New Jersey, 21 Mallard ducks in Cape May have tested positive for the flu so far, according to USDA findings from February. A…
Feral Dogs Snacked On Brian Laundrie's Remains, New Chilling Autopsy Says Feral Dogs Snacked On Brian Laundrie's Remains, New Chilling Autopsy Says
Feral Dogs Snacked On Brian Laundrie's Remains, New Chilling Autopsy Says Feral dogs and rodents reportedly snacked on Brian Laundrie's remains found in a Florida environmental preserve, according to a 47-page report by a medical examiner detailing new chilling aspects of the discovery. The report, released Monday, Feb. 14, by District Twelve Medical Examiner in Sarasota, Florida, revealed that Laundrie — who admittedly killed fellow Long Island native Gabby Petito – shot himself in the left side of the head and his body was then partially eaten by animals, including feral dogs. His remains were found on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Sarasota County's Myakkah…
Chilling Details Emerge After Brian Laundrie's Full Autopsy Is Released Chilling Details Emerge After Brian Laundrie's Full Autopsy Is Released
Chilling Details Emerge After Brian Laundrie's Full Autopsy Is Released Gruesome new details have been released in a 47-page report by a medical examiner as to the condition of Brian Laundrie's remains after they were discovered in an environmental preserve in Florida. The report, released Monday, Feb. 14, by District Twelve Medical Examiner in Sarasota, Florida, revealed that Laundrie, who admittedly killed fellow Long Island native Gabby Petito, who also grew up in Blue Point in Suffolk County, shot himself in the left side of the head and his body was then partially eaten by animals. His remains were found on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Sarasota County…
Gabby Petito's Parents Launch Foundation To Find Missing Persons, Confront Domestic Violence Gabby Petito's Parents Launch Foundation To Find Missing Persons, Confront Domestic Violence
Gabby Petito's Parents Launch Foundation To Find Missing Persons, Confront Domestic Violence Gabby Petito's family has launched a foundation to help support organizations that help locate missing persons and assist survivors of domestic violence.  Petito's family created the Gabby Petito Foundation both to honor the late 22-year-old and to make a difference in the lives of others. "We want to honor Gabby's memory and life by ensuring that no one ever has to experience what she did," Petito's mother, Nichole Schmidt said in a statement. "We want survivors to know that they aren't alone and that there are amazing organizations ready to help." Petito went missing in late August…
Brian Laundrie's Parents Trying To Get Item Still Being Held By FBI, Report Says Brian Laundrie's Parents Trying To Get Item Still Being Held By FBI, Report Says
Brian Laundrie's Parents Trying To Get Item Still Being Held By FBI, Report Says Brian Laundrie's parents are attempting to reclaim a notebook found near his remains that is being held by the FBI as they work to become beneficiaries of his estate, several news outlets are reporting. WFLA said the Laundrie family's lawyer, Steven Bertolino, confirmed that the family is working to recover the notebook, which was found near his remains in a Florida nature reserve in October. Laundrie's manner of death was determined to be suicide. Laundrie, age 23, was named a person of interest in the disappearance and death of his fiancée, 22-year-old Gabby Petito, whose remains we…
Gabby Petito's Mother Files Claim For Her Daughter's Possessions Gabby Petito's Mother Files Claim For Her Daughter's Possessions
Gabby Petito's Mother Files Claim For Her Daughter's Possessions Gabby Petito's mother has filed a claim to recover her daughter's belongings from Brian Laundrie's parents' home, according to a new report. The Sun reported on Tuesday, Dec. 28, that Laundrie family lawyer Steven Bertolino said Petito's mother Nichole Schmidt has requested her daughter's belongings from the Florida home. The claim was filed in regard to Laundrie's parents' petition to become beneficiaries of his estate, the news outlet said.  Earlier report - Brian Laundrie's Parents Seeking To Become Beneficiaries Of Son’s Estate Bertolino told the news outlet that the Laundri…
Gabby Petito Documentary To Debut This Week Gabby Petito Documentary To Debut This Week
Gabby Petito Documentary To Debut This Week The NBC streaming platform Peacock has released a trailer for a new documentary that is set to debut this week about the disappearance and death of 22-year-old Gabby Petito. "The Murder of Gabby Petito: Truth, Lies and Social Media," will premiere on the streaming service on Friday, Dec. 17. The trailer shows the documentary will feature exclusive interviews with Petito's family, and discuss the large response on social media after Petito was reported missing in September. Peacock said in the first interview for the documentary, Petito's parents "reflect on the life of their daughter, shar…
Brian Laundrie's Parents Seeking To Become Beneficiaries Of Son’s Estate Brian Laundrie's Parents Seeking To Become Beneficiaries Of Son’s Estate
Brian Laundrie's Parents Seeking To Become Beneficiaries Of Son’s Estate Brian Laundrie's parents have filed a petition to become beneficiaries of his estate, according to a new report. The Daily Sun, a news outlet in Florida, reported on Friday, Dec. 10, that Christopher and Roberta Laundrie filed the documents with the probate division in Sarasota County in an effort to be granted their late son's assets. Earlier report - 'For Sale' Sign Placed Outside Laundrie Family Home As Hoax, Lawyer Says The news outlet said Laundrie's assets with Bank of America were listed as $20,000 in the documents. Laundrie's remains were found in a Florida nature reserve on …
Lamont Is Nation's Most Popular Democratic Governor, New Survey Says Lamont Is Nation's Most Popular Democratic Governor, New Survey Says
Lamont Is Nation's Most Popular Democratic Governor, New Survey Says Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is the most popular top Democratic lawmaker in the country, according to a newly released survey from Morning Consult. In the new survey, which polled the number of voters in each state who approve the job performance of their governors, Lamont was the most popular Democrat, earning a 64 percent approval rating. The list of the most popular governors in the USMorning Consult The survey conducted by Morning Consult, a technology platform that focuses on data collection, included daily interviews of residents with more than 5,000 registered voters polled. Lam…