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Nassau
Police & Fire
Man Records 19-Year-Old Changing In Mineola: Police Man Records 19-Year-Old Changing In Mineola: Police
Man Records 19-Year-Old Changing In Mineola: Police An exterminator on Long Island was arrested after he allegedly sprayed his 19-year-old victim with chemicals, encouraged her to change clothes, and then recorded her doing so. It happened on Thursday, Feb. 22  just before 3 p.m. in Mineola, according to Nassau County Police. Walter Rivas, age 45, showed up at the apartment of a 19-year-old woman who had hired a technician from Joroba Pest Control to exterminate her apartment. While he was spraying the woman’s home, Rivas got chemicals on the victim’s clothes. He allegedly advised her that she would need to change her clothes quic…

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by Sophie Grieser
Ocean
News
NJ Waging War Against Spotted Lanternflies — With Cash NJ Waging War Against Spotted Lanternflies — With Cash
NJ Waging War Against Spotted Lanternflies — With Cash Communities across New Jersey can get help from the state to squash the invasive spotted lanternfly. The state's agriculture department says counties can apply for up to $50,000 to battle spotted lanternflies from 2024 to 2026. Municipalities can receive up to $20,000. Counties and municipalities can be paid back for chemical treatment activities to kill the invasive insects. Spotted lanternflies don't harm humans or animals but can hurt about 70 types of trees and plants. The agriculture department says many local governments took advantage of this grant program in 2023. “The expand…

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by Chris Spiker
Suffolk MA
Lifestyle
‘Remy Teaching You How To Cook’: Rat Climbs Man’s Leg In South Boston Viral Video (WATCH) ‘Remy Teaching You How To Cook’: Rat Climbs Man’s Leg In South Boston Viral Video (WATCH)
‘Remy Teaching You How To Cook’: Rat Climbs Man’s Leg In South Boston Viral Video (Watch) Boston’s rat problem took a comedic turn this week after a man’s reaction to a rodent climbing up his leg in South Boston went viral on social media. David Gomez was enjoying a night out with friends in Fort Point when the little critter jumped on his leg and wouldn’t let go. Gomez didn’t know whether to laugh or scream, as his friends can be heard giggling in the background of a video shared with Caught in Southie. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Caught in Southie (@caughtinsouthie) "I was just chilling, I don't know. Yeah, my …

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by Khier Casino
Suffolk MA
News
Rodent Droppings, Mold, Flies: Roslindale Pizzeria Closes For Health Violations Rodent Droppings, Mold, Flies: Roslindale Pizzeria Closes For Health Violations
Rodent Droppings, Mold, Flies: Roslindale Pizzeria Closes For Health Violations The national restaurant chain is known for its affordable "Hot-N-Ready" pizzas, but one Suffolk County location may now be known for a slew of health code inspection violations that got it temporarily shut down.  A Little Caesars restaurant at 628 American Legion Highway in Roslindale closed after a health inspection on Friday, July 28, revealed multiple violations like rodents and insects, according to the Mayor's Food Court.  Health inspectors have found multiple problems there since 2021.  Inspectors left a lengthy to-do list for the restaurant's owners that inc…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Fairfield
Business
Mouse Droppings, Roaches Cause 4 Fairfield Eateries To Close In May Mouse Droppings, Roaches Cause 4 Fairfield Eateries To Close In May
Mouse Droppings, Roaches Cause 4 Fairfield Eateries To Close In May Pests were a problem for four Fairfield County restaurants that closed temporarily after health inspectors found evidence of unwanted critters, or in one case, the critter itself.  In the Town of Fairfield, a sandwich shop, a pizzeria, and two American restaurants, all voluntarily closed in May after being found to have evidence of mice, according to the town's Health Department inspection documents. Wich Day Sandwiches, located at 808 Post Road, closed after a health inspection revealed significant pest problems on Tuesday, May 2.  The inspection report described …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Dauphin
Business
Bed Bugs Force Cinema Closure In Central Pennsylvania: Police Bed Bugs Force Cinema Closure In Central Pennsylvania: Police
Bed Bugs Force Cinema Closure In Central Pennsylvania: Police When bed bugs go to the movies, they tend to stay longer than a double feature, as one central Pennsylvania cinema is unfortunately discovering.  The Regal Cinema located at 1500 Caughey Drive in  Harrisburg, Susquehanna Township apparently has had several reports of the pests, according to a release by area police on Nov. 16.  "The Susquehanna Township Codes Department has ordered several Theaters to be closed until the situation is remedied through Pest Control," the police say. Additional information, including a possible reopening date, has not been released.

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by Jillian Pikora
Brookfield
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Hudson Valley Known To Frequent Fairfield County Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Hudson Valley Known To Frequent Fairfield County
Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Hudson Valley Known To Frequent Fairfield County Know him? An alert has been issued by New York State Police in Brewster for a wanted man known to frequent Fairfield County who allegedly stole from a friend's home in the area home that he was housesitting. Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Mark Zieman, who is wanted by State Police and the Town of Southeast Court following his arrest in 2017. It is alleged that Zieman stole money and items from an acquaintance he was housesitting for. Zieman later failed to appear for court proceedings in April 2018 and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Police noted that Z…

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by Zak Failla
Hampden
News
'Tis The Season: How To Get Rid Of Stink Bugs 'Tis The Season: How To Get Rid Of Stink Bugs
'Tis The Season: How To Get Rid Of Stink Bugs It’s stink bug season - if you live in Massachusetts or Connecticut, you probably already knew that. But, do you know how to get rid of stink bugs? As stink bugs make their way into people’s dwellings seeking shelter from the cold winter months, there are things homeowners can do to keep the pests from getting in - and get them out if they do manage to break in. The following is advice from Pests.org, which features online pest control business and method reviews as well as general information. To get rid of stink bugs, try some of these tips: Cultivation - Most stink bug infestations occ…

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by Kristin Palpini
DV Plus - Fairfield
Schools
Energy, COPD, Pollinators, Contact Lenses Among Award-Winning Student Research In Greenwich Energy, COPD, Pollinators, Contact Lenses Among Award-Winning Student Research In Greenwich
Energy, COPD, Pollinators, Contact Lenses Among Award-Winning Student Research In Greenwich Lung disease, pest control and energy conservation are challenging concepts for leading scientists, but four teens from Fairfield County took them on, earning high marks. The local scholars are seniors at Greenwich High School and among 300 of the country's top participants in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, 2020 announced Jan. 9. They are Cynthia Chen for her project titled A Green Nanotechnological Approach for Energy Efficiency and Conservation: Tungsten-doped Vanadium Dioxide Thermochromic Smart Windows; Hiba Hussain for Non-invasive, Low-Cost Diagnosis of COPD (Chronic O…

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by Donna Christopher
Mount Pleasant
Lifestyle
This Area City Ranks No. 2 Nationally For Tick Problems This Area City Ranks No. 2 Nationally For Tick Problems
This Area City Ranks No. 2 Nationally For Tick Problems Some studies indicate that as many as 300,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year. Infections from diseases transmitted by ticks, mosquitoes and fleas have tripled nationally between 2004 and 2016, according to the CDC. But where are the biggest trouble spots? TruGreen, a leading national pest control and lawn care company, analyzed its data to determine just that. Based on an analysis of customer sales and service data from January 2017 to December 2017, these cities are most bothered by ticks in the U.S.: 1. Chicago, IL 2. Hartford, CT 3. Boston, MA 4. New Mon…

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by Joe Lombardi
Southwest Dutchess
Lifestyle
Stay Tick-Free This Summer With Tips From HRHCare Stay Tick-Free This Summer With Tips From HRHCare
Stay Tick-Free This Summer With Tips From Hrhcare With summer on our doorstep, many of us are gearing up for gardening, camping, hiking and general outdoor fun. However, we also need to make preventing tick bites a part of our summer plans to keep ourselves and our families free from Lyme disease. What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is an infection caused by bacteria transmitted to humans through a bite from an infected black-legged or deer tick. Symptoms include severe headache and joint pain, fever, rash, loss of muscle tone and heart palpitation. They can become visible anywhere from three to thirty days after the bite. The chance of you…

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