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๐ŸŒฑ Patch AM: Port Jefferson man admits guilt in deadly stolen-vehicle livestream crash

Spotted on the Port Jefferson calendar: America at 250 for Educators

Thursday September 17th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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  • Port Jefferson man admits guilt in deadly stolen-vehicle livestream crash

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Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? ๐Ÿค” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 59 degrees.

๐Ÿ“ฐ News we're reading

โ€ข LI Man Admits To Being High, Livestreaming Stolen Vehicle Crash That Claimed Woman's Life: DA (patch.com) โ€” A Port Jefferson man has pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and related charges after driving a stolen SUV while high, livestreaming his reckless driving, and causing a 2024 crash that killed a 73-year-old woman in Centereach. Prosecutors say he faces a potential six- to 18-year prison sentence when he returns to court in October, and a passenger remains seriously injured.
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๐Ÿ—ž Nearby News

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Smithtown

  • Assault Charge Against Smithtown Councilman Dismissed After 5 Months (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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