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11/04/2024

* Thief Found Hiding Behind Wall: Police * A 34-year-old man was caught with items stolen from a supermarket after officers found him hiding behind a rock wall, police said.

A 34-year-old man was caught with items stolen from a supermarket in the region after officers found him hiding behind a rock wall, police said.In Northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak resident Jonathan Tozzo was arrested following an inc…

11/04/2024

* Voting Problems? * If you have issues or problems while voting in the General Election, a hotline hosted by the New York Attorney General's Office can help.

As thousands flock to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5, New York Attorney General Letitia James reminds voters that a hotline is available on election day for help.Hotline staffers can help voters troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues the…

11/04/2024

* Election Day Swing * Look for a change in the weather pattern starting on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Here's what to expect, along with the five-day forecast.

Election Day will mark a change in the weather pattern.

11/04/2024

* Fatal Crash *

One person was killed after a vehicle left the roadway in Northern Westchester County and crashed into a guardrail.It happened around 8:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 in Chappaqua on the southbound Saw Mill Parkway. The driver, whose identity…

11/03/2024

* Projected Path For System Expected To Become Tropical Storm Takes It North Toward US Coast * Here's what to know now.

A system over the Caribbean now expected to strengthen could become a hurricane with its projected track taking it north toward the US coast.Tropical Cyclone 18 should become Tropical Storm Rafael on Monday, Nov. 4, the National Hurricane …

11/03/2024

Do you have any Election Day rituals or superstitions that you adhere to? Let Daily Voice know in the comments!

11/03/2024

* 'Special Place in Hell' * Outrage is swirling after New York wildlife officials seized and euthanized beloved social media sensation “Peanut” the squirrel.

Outrage is swirling after New York wildlife officials seized and later euthanized beloved social media sensation “Peanut” the squirrel.Chemung County resident Mark Longo, of Elmira, took to Instagram Wednesday, Oct 30, telling his 581,000…

11/03/2024

* 33-Year-Old Mother Jumps To Death With Her 9-Year-Old Son, 5-Month-Old Daughter *

A days-long search for a New York mother and her two children was unsuccessful after police say the woman jumped with them off Niagara Falls.State Police say that 33-year-old Chianti Means, Roman Rossman, age 9, and Mecca Means, 5 months o…

11/03/2024

Nominations close at midnight tonight! Submit your favorite local businesses for a Daily Voice Readers' Choice Award! Visit https://dailyvoice.com/readers-choice/hudson-valley/bagels/ to nominate!

11/03/2024

* Police Pursuit * One person was apprehended but two others are on the run after a police pursuit involving three burglary suspects ended in .

One burglary suspect is in custody but two others remain at large after a police pursuit from Bergen County ended in Rockland overnight.On Saturday, Nov. 2, at approximately 7:50 p.m., the Clarkstown Police Department assisted the Montvale…

11/03/2024

* TGI Friday's Files For Bankruptcy * The announcement comes just weeks after over a dozen restaurants suddenly closed.

Casual dining chain TGI Friday's has filed for bankruptcy several weeks after at least 12 of its restaurants suddenly closed.The company filed the Chapter 11 petition on Saturday, Nov. 2, in Texas, near its Dallas headquarters.Founded in N…

11/03/2024

Here are the winning numbers for Saturday's drawing.

The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, Nov. 2 Powerball drawing.The estimated jackpot is $54 million with a $25.5 million cash option after it was reset when a player in Georgia won big last week.If no winner claims…

11/02/2024

Let’s celebrate Hudson Valley! Nominations for Daily Voice’s Readers’ Choice Awards close November 3rd. Get your favorites in now while there’s still time! Visit https://dailyvoice.com/readers-choice/hudson-valley/antiques/

11/02/2024

* NY State Trooper Struck By Pickup Truck On Northway In Colonie * County

Police are investigating a midday crash on a stretch of the New York Thruway that left a trooper severely injured.It happened around 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 on I-87 in Albany County just before the Exit 6-7 off-ramp in Colonie.The…

11/02/2024

* Drunk Driver Flees Traffic Stop: Police * A 40-year-old drunk driver was apprehended after fleeing a traffic stop in the , police said.

A 40-year-old drunk driver was apprehended after fleeing a traffic stop in the region, police said.The incident leading to the man's arrest began in Putnam County just before 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, when a Kent Police officer saw …

11/02/2024

* Woman Killed In Crash Involving Amish Carriage *

A young woman was killed and an infant hospitalized after a vehicle crashed into an Amish carriage on a New York road.The incident happened around 4:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, in Herkimer County in the village of Newport, located about 70 mi…

11/02/2024

* 'Help Out Our Little Town' * Actress Melissa Joan Hart is showing some love for her New York hometown following a fire that damaged several businesses.

Actress Melissa Joan Hart is showing some love for her hometown on Long Island following a fire that damaged several businesses.The “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” star, who grew up in Sayville, took to Instagram to share a relief fund created…

11/02/2024

* 'Tis the Season * The colossal tree will be decked in more than 50,000 LED lights and topped with a Swarovski crystal star.

With Spooky Season over, attention is turning to the holidays and New York’s iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.This year’s tree is a 74-foot tall Norway Spruce from Massachusetts that was grown in Berkshire County in West Stockbridg…

11/02/2024

* Firefighter Falls Through Floor During Blaze * A firefighter fell through the floor during the response to a blaze at a residence in the region.

A firefighter fell through a floor during the response to a blaze at a Northern Westchester residence.The blaze began on Tuesday, Oct. 29 inside the laundry room at a North Salem home on Nash Road, according to the Croton Falls Fire Depart…

11/02/2024

Here are the winning numbers for Friday's Mega Millions drawing.

The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, Nov. 1 Mega Millions drawing.The estimated jackpot is $205 million with an $97.5 million cash option.The winning numbers were 11-22-42-46-51 with a Mega Ball of 04 and a Meg…

11/01/2024

Nominations for Daily Voice’s Readers’ Choice Awards close November 3rd. Get your favorites in now while there’s still time! Visit https://dailyvoice.com/readers-choice/hudson-valley/art-museumgallery/

11/01/2024

* Update: Trooper Shooting * A New York State Police trooper who was shot and injured while trying to help a highway motorist is back home with his family.

A New York State Police trooper who was shot and injured while trying to help a highway motorist is back home with his family.Thomas Mascia, age 27, was released from Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow on Friday morning, Nov. …