Book Review – Tenth of December
TENTH OF DECEMBER
By George Saunders
George Saunders, who teaches creative writing at Syracuse University, won a prestigious MacArthur “genius grant” fellowship in 2006.
He is wearing the mantle well. This new collection of short stories comes with heavy-hitters on his dust jacket piling on the praise: David Foster Wallace, Zadie Smith, Thomas Pynchon, Tobias Wolff, Dave Eggers, Jennifer Egan and Jonathan...
Southampton Car Thief Jumps From Moving Vehicle
Authorities are still searching for the suspect, who escaped a police chase by running away.
LI Schools Worry Tax Cap Cuts Education Quality
“When state funds disappear, the localities fill in the difference and that’s the reason property taxes went up.”
Gunman Sought for 3 Robberies in 20 Minutes
The same suspect robbed two gas stations and a 7-Eleven in Farmingdale, Hicksville and Levittown.
Baldwin Home Invasion Under Investigation
Two teenagers were ordered the lie on the floor of their kitchen while four suspects ransacked the home.
Quogue Elementary School Bomb Threat Probed
A letter threatening that a bomb was left at the Quogue school was mailed to the Long Island Press in Syosset.
LIRR Train Kills Person in Bay Shore
The person was hit between the Bay Shore and Islip train stations early Thursday morning.
North Sea Man Reported Missing
Timothy White was last seen when he went to work on Monday night and hasn't been heard from since.
Suffolk Busts Trademark Counterfeiting Ring, DA Says
The suspects allegedly imported and sold knockoff Coach, Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, Prada and Tiffany goods.
Man Who Faked Death Arrested for Impersonating Cop
The man who admitted faking his own death last summer allegedly pretended to be a cop last week, police said.
Six Things That Will Blow Your Mind (Or At Least Entertain You Briefly)
You will be astounded and amazed. Or impressed, but nonchalant. Or annoyed and agitated.
