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A man led police on a car chase, drove off a 100-foot cliff on Long Island and survived

Apr. 09, 2024 11:08 AM EDT

SOUTHOLD, N.Y. (AP) — A driver led police on a 45-minute chase on New York's Long Island, drove off a 100-foot (30-meter) cliff into Long Island Sound — and survived, police said. Monday's car chase started when police in Southold in far eastern Long Island responded to a...

Rowing club boats capsize off Connecticut, all 19 people who plunged into the water are safe

Mar. 21, 2024 12:19 PM EDT

WESTPORT, Conn. (AP) — Rowing club boats capsized during a fast change in weather off Connecticut on Wednesday, sending 18 teenagers and one adult coach into the cold waters of Long Island Sound, police and fire officials said. Two people were brought to a hospital with suspected hypothermia. ...