Islip town officials are considering a charge that would prevent scammers from putting out charity boxes illegally to collect shoes, clothing and toys for themselves.

Mega-MOM Yard Sale Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tons of various baby equipment (cribs, high chairs, strollers, pack-n-plays, furniture, etc.), clothing, toys, videos/DVDs, books, shoes, & maternity clothes all at garage sale prices. Adult admiss

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Authorities in a northern Malaysian city are calling on Muslim women not to wear bright lipstick and noisy high-heel shoes if they want to follow the 'Islamic way,' an official says.

Breaking news: the economy is a hot mess. Our would-be presidents are catfighting about it. We can’t sell our homes for baked beans. Everyone is really grumpy and, frankly, our hair is starting to look bad. Leaping off the Sears Tower would be more plea