Daily Voice Readers’ Choice

Accepting Votes Now Through Sunday, November 22nd
53° Fair
Breaking News
Senior Snapping Turtle Found In Distress At Waterfront Park In Westchester — And Rescued Senior Snapping Turtle Found In Distress At Waterfront Park In Westchester — And Rescued Senior Snapping Turtle Found In Distress At Waterfront Park In Westchester — And Rescued
Senior Snapping Turtle Found In Distress At Waterfront Park In Westchester — And Rescued An elderly snapping turtle found in poor condition at a waterfront park in Westchester County is getting a helping hand thanks to a local animal control officer and a team of wildlife rescuers. The rescue happened on Thursday, Oct. 22, at Riverfront Green Park in Peekskill, according to a social media post shared by the Peekskill Police Department's Animal Control Officer on Saturday, Oct. 24.  The animal control officer was preparing to wrap up his day when he received a call about a turtle in need of help at the park. Rather than leave the animal to fend for herself, the officer…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic

Get Daily Voice
In
Your Inbox

Get important news about your town as it happens.

Your Daily Voice Site

Breaking News
2 Horses Found Wandering Near Hudson Valley Intersection 2 Horses Found Wandering Near Hudson Valley Intersection 2 Horses Found Wandering Near Hudson Valley Intersection
2 Horses Found Wandering Near Hudson Valley Intersection Two loose horses were found horsing around in Rockland County, prompting a search for their owner.  The Ramapo Police Department said they found the animals near Route 202 and Viola Road on Tuesday morning, Oct. 27. Police released photos of the animals showing a larger black horse and a smaller brown pony.  The owner has since been found, police said in an update on Tuesday. 

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Breaking News
Hudson Valley Woman Wins $1 Million Jackpot During Casino Trip Hudson Valley Woman Wins $1 Million Jackpot During Casino Trip Hudson Valley Woman Wins $1 Million Jackpot During Casino Trip
Hudson Valley Woman Wins $1 Million Jackpot During Casino Trip A Putnam County, NY woman turned a trip to a Connecticut casino with her sister into a million-dollar payday after hitting a seven-figure jackpot on a slot machine.  Ady R., of Lake Peekskill, won a whopping $1,025,913.22 while playing a Dragon Link slot machine at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Thursday, Oct. 15, casino officials announced on Friday, Oct. 23. According to Mohegan Sun, Ady was visiting the casino with her sister when she struck the massive jackpot on the popular Dragon Link game by Aristocrat Gaming. The winning spin came during the game's Hold & S…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Your Community
Hudson Valley Mom, 36, Fights Brain Cancer As Premature Newborn Fights To Grow Stronger Hudson Valley Mom, 36, Fights Brain Cancer As Premature Newborn Fights To Grow Stronger Hudson Valley Mom, 36, Fights Brain Cancer As Premature Newborn Fights To Grow Stronger
Hudson Valley Mom, 36, Fights Brain Cancer As Premature Newborn Fights To Grow Stronger A 36-year-old Hudson Valley mother was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer while pregnant, forcing her baby boy to be delivered more than three months early — and now their community is making sure she and her husband do not face this crisis alone.  Samantha Knapp, 36, and her husband, Christopher Knapp, are navigating her cancer treatment while their newborn son, Nico, remains in a neonatal intensive care unit, according to family friend Filomena Vasapolli.  The family's ordeal began in mid-August, when Samantha underwent emergency brain surgery to remove a mass tha…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Your Community
Winning Lotto Ticket Worth Over $15K Sold At This Hudson Valley Gas Station Winning Lotto Ticket Worth Over $15K Sold At This Hudson Valley Gas Station Winning Lotto Ticket Worth Over $15K Sold At This Hudson Valley Gas Station
Winning Lotto Ticket Worth Over $15K Sold At This Hudson Valley Gas Station One lucky New York Lottery player is more than $15,000 richer after a top-prize winning ticket was sold at a Putnam County gas station.  The winning TAKE 5 ticket, worth $15,320.50, was purchased at the BP gas station located at 876 Route 22 in Brewster, New York Lottery officials announced. The ticket was one of two top-prize winners sold for the Wednesday, Oct. 21, TAKE 5 Evening drawing. The other winning ticket, also worth $15,320.50, was sold at St. Nicholas Auto Center at 800 Saint Nicholas Ave. in Manhattan.  The winning numbers were 1 3 14 16 38.  Lottery officials…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic

Your Community

Your Community
Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List
Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
Your Community
Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Visits Westchester Coffee Shop Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Visits Westchester Coffee Shop Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Visits Westchester Coffee Shop
Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Visits Westchester Coffee Shop A Westchester County coffee shop recently welcomed a familiar face from Madison Square Garden: New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson.  The Knicks point guard stopped by The Laughing Horse Coffee & Tea at 6 Purdy St. in Harrison, where he posed for a photo with a smiling employee.  The shop shared the picture on Facebook on Thursday morning, Oct. 22, celebrating another visit from the NBA standout. "The GREATS always run it back," the business wrote, adding, "They come for the coffee but stay for the vibes. Such a family of ⭐'s."  Brunson's appearance wasn't an isolated cel…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Content Partner
Introducing Daily Voice Events! Introducing Daily Voice Events! Introducing Daily Voice Events!
Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …

SHARE

by Daily Voice
Your Community
Mayor Of Hudson Valley Village Resigns — Here's Why Mayor Of Hudson Valley Village Resigns — Here's Why Mayor Of Hudson Valley Village Resigns — Here's Why
Mayor Of Hudson Valley Village Resigns — Here's Why A Rockland County mayor has announced that he will step down from office later this month.  Village of Hillburn Mayor Joseph P. Tursi announced his resignation in a letter dated Wednesday, Oct. 21, addressed to the Village Board of Trustees and Hillburn residents.  Tursi said his resignation will take effect on Friday, Oct. 30, explaining that an upcoming move to another area has prompted his decision to leave office.  In the letter, Tursi expressed gratitude to residents, village employees, and fellow elected officials for their support throughout his time as mayor.  …

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Your Community
$114.7M Development To Bring 154 Affordable Apartments In Westchester $114.7M Development To Bring 154 Affordable Apartments In Westchester $114.7M Development To Bring 154 Affordable Apartments In Westchester
$114.7M Development To Bring 154 Affordable Apartments In Westchester A new affordable housing development bringing more than 150 apartments to a Westchester County city is moving forward with a multimillion-dollar investment from county officials.  Westchester County will provide more than $10.27 million toward The Sheffield, a planned 154-unit affordable housing development at 90-114 Westmoreland Ave. in White Plains, county officials announced on Tuesday, Oct. 20.  The approximately $114.7 million project will transform a roughly one-acre property into a residential development featuring apartments, neighborhood retail space, and parking, accordi…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic

Breaking News

Breaking News
Armed Robbery Suspect Flees Through Backyards Before Capture In Hudson Valley: Police Armed Robbery Suspect Flees Through Backyards Before Capture In Hudson Valley: Police Armed Robbery Suspect Flees Through Backyards Before Capture In Hudson Valley: Police
Armed Robbery Suspect Flees Through Backyards Before Capture In Hudson Valley: Police A Dutchess County man accused of committing an armed robbery in Orange County was arrested after leading detectives on a chase through several backyards and over multiple fences, police said.   Poughkeepsie resident Carlos Diggs, 38, was arrested following the robbery on Thursday, Oct. 22, the City of Newburgh Police Department announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27.  The incident began when officers responded to a reported gunpoint robbery near a residence at 8 City Terrace in Newburgh. Responding officers obtained a description of the suspect, who had reportedly fled …

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Breaking News
2 Cars Catch Fire, Leak Fuel Hours Apart In Westchester County 2 Cars Catch Fire, Leak Fuel Hours Apart In Westchester County 2 Cars Catch Fire, Leak Fuel Hours Apart In Westchester County
2 Cars Catch Fire, Leak Fuel Hours Apart In Westchester County Firefighters in a Westchester County town had a busy day after responding to two separate vehicle fires just hours apart.  The incidents happened in Yorktown on Sunday, Oct. 25, the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department said on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The first fire was reported just before 9 a.m. on Underhill Avenue, just as firefighters were preparing for the department's annual Fire Prevention Day and Open House. Responding crews arrived to find a vehicle engulfed in flames.  Firefighters first deployed a hose to battle the blaze but had to switch to foam after discovering…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Breaking News
Injuries Reported After Pedestrian Hit At Hudson Valley Intersection: Report Injuries Reported After Pedestrian Hit At Hudson Valley Intersection: Report Injuries Reported After Pedestrian Hit At Hudson Valley Intersection: Report
Injuries Reported After Pedestrian Hit At Hudson Valley Intersection: Report A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at an intersection in Rockland County, resulting in injuries. The crash happened at the intersection of South Main Street and East Funston Avenue in Spring Valley on Monday afternoon, Oct. 26, The Monsey Scoop reported. The pedestrian suffered what were reported to be minor injuries, the outlet said.  Emergency crews from Hatzoloh EMS and Spring Hill EMS responded to the scene, as well as Spring Valley Police. Click here to view video from the scene posted by The Monsey Scoop. More information about the crash was not immediately available. Daily …

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Breaking News
Remains Found In NY Shed Confirmed As Woman Missing Since 2010, Police Say Remains Found In NY Shed Confirmed As Woman Missing Since 2010, Police Say Remains Found In NY Shed Confirmed As Woman Missing Since 2010, Police Say
Remains Found In NY Shed Confirmed As Woman Missing Since 2010, Police Say Human remains found in a shed in New York have now been confirmed as a woman who had been missing since 2010, police said. Ashley Carroll, of Troy, was 24 years old when she was last seen alive May 6, 2010, according to authorities. Her remains were uncovered when law enforcement searched a shed at 7 Marlborough Court in Albany on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The Albany Police Department confirmed her identity on Friday, Oct. 23. “At this time the investigation, now led by the Albany Police Department, remains active and ongoing,” the department wrote. “The cause of death is still under investigation…

SHARE

by Joe Wilkinson
Breaking News
Victim Beaten By Partner Who Now Faces Assault Charges In Hudson Valley: Police Victim Beaten By Partner Who Now Faces Assault Charges In Hudson Valley: Police Victim Beaten By Partner Who Now Faces Assault Charges In Hudson Valley: Police
Victim Beaten By Partner Who Now Faces Assault Charges In Hudson Valley: Police A man faces assault charges after police said he attacked his former intimate partner in Orange County, leaving them hospitalized.  Steven P. Calderon was arrested on Sunday, Oct. 25, in connection with the incident, the Crawford Police Department announced on Monday, Oct. 26. According to the department, on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 24, officers learned of a physical dispute that happened at a Bullville Road residence. After the incident, a victim was taken to a local hospital to receive treatment for serious injuries sustained during the attack, which police said involved their f…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic

Jobs

On Your Side

On Your Side
Starbucks Sets Date For Red Cup Day 2026: What To Know Starbucks Sets Date For Red Cup Day 2026: What To Know Starbucks Sets Date For Red Cup Day 2026: What To Know
Starbucks Sets Date For Red Cup Day 2026: What To Know Starbucks is bringing back one of its most popular holiday traditions. The coffeehouse giant announced the return date for Red Cup Day in an Instagram post on Monday, Oct. 26. The annual giveaway will be celebrated on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Customers who buy a holiday beverage will receive a limited-edition reusable holiday cup. "Red Cup Day returns Nov. 17! ❤️," the chain posted. "Get ready for one of Starbucks' most beloved traditions." Starbucks hasn't revealed the design of this year's red cup or announced which holiday drinks will qualify for the promotion. …

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
On Your Side
Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When
Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Starbucks is giving customers another chance to get its viral Bearista cups. The coffeehouse chain will launch its limited-edition Glass Bearista Cold Cup Surprise Box collection on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Starbucks announced on Monday, Oct. 26. The new collection will feature different bear-shaped glass cups with mystery designs at Starbucks locations nationwide. Starbucks hasn't revealed what the new Bearista characters will look like but said more details will be announced soon. The cups will be available in limited quantities while supplies last. The original Bearista Glass Cold Cup wil…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
On Your Side
Dollar General Accused Of Deceptive Pricing For Years In Major FTC Lawsuit Dollar General Accused Of Deceptive Pricing For Years In Major FTC Lawsuit Dollar General Accused Of Deceptive Pricing For Years In Major FTC Lawsuit
Dollar General Accused Of Deceptive Pricing For Years In Major FTC Lawsuit Federal regulators and 20 states are suing Dollar General after the discount retailer was accused of charging shoppers more than its advertised prices. Attorneys general from Connecticut, New Jersey, and 18 other states joined the Federal Trade Commission in suing Dollar General, the FTC announced in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The states claimed Dollar General has cost shoppers millions of dollars by repeatedly overcharging them for years. Investigators said thousands of Dollar General stores regularly charged customers more at checkout than the prices displayed on sh…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
On Your Side
Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs
Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft is offering buyouts to more than a quarter of its workforce as the tech giant looks to slash costs while spending heavily on AI. The company announced a new voluntary exit program for about 60,000 workers worldwide on Monday, Oct. 26. The offer is available to eligible employees in Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and the US. The buyouts affect about 27% of Microsoft's 223,000 global employees. Workers who accept the offer will receive financial support and career planning resources to help them leave the company. CNBC reported that eligible employees have until December t…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
On Your Side
Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals
Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen is adding two holiday-inspired Blizzard flavors to its menu, along with some limited-time deals. The chain unveiled its new Peanut Butter Blossom Blizzard Treat in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The dessert, which will be available starting Monday, Nov. 2, features Hershey's Mini Kisses, cookie pieces, and peanut butter topping blended with soft serve. DQ is also bringing back its Peppermint Bark Blizzard Treat, which combines milk and white chocolate layers, crushed peppermint candy cane pieces, and soft serve. Both flavors will be available at part…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker

On Your Side

On Your Side
Starbucks Sets Date For Red Cup Day 2026: What To Know Starbucks Sets Date For Red Cup Day 2026: What To Know Starbucks Sets Date For Red Cup Day 2026: What To Know
Starbucks Sets Date For Red Cup Day 2026: What To Know Starbucks is bringing back one of its most popular holiday traditions. The coffeehouse giant announced the return date for Red Cup Day in an Instagram post on Monday, Oct. 26. The annual giveaway will be celebrated on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Customers who buy a holiday beverage will receive a limited-edition reusable holiday cup. "Red Cup Day returns Nov. 17! ❤️," the chain posted. "Get ready for one of Starbucks' most beloved traditions." Starbucks hasn't revealed the design of this year's red cup or announced which holiday drinks will qualify for the promotion. …

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
On Your Side
Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When
Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Starbucks is giving customers another chance to get its viral Bearista cups. The coffeehouse chain will launch its limited-edition Glass Bearista Cold Cup Surprise Box collection on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Starbucks announced on Monday, Oct. 26. The new collection will feature different bear-shaped glass cups with mystery designs at Starbucks locations nationwide. Starbucks hasn't revealed what the new Bearista characters will look like but said more details will be announced soon. The cups will be available in limited quantities while supplies last. The original Bearista Glass Cold Cup wil…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
On Your Side
Dollar General Accused Of Deceptive Pricing For Years In Major FTC Lawsuit Dollar General Accused Of Deceptive Pricing For Years In Major FTC Lawsuit Dollar General Accused Of Deceptive Pricing For Years In Major FTC Lawsuit
Dollar General Accused Of Deceptive Pricing For Years In Major FTC Lawsuit Federal regulators and 20 states are suing Dollar General after the discount retailer was accused of charging shoppers more than its advertised prices. Attorneys general from Connecticut, New Jersey, and 18 other states joined the Federal Trade Commission in suing Dollar General, the FTC announced in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The states claimed Dollar General has cost shoppers millions of dollars by repeatedly overcharging them for years. Investigators said thousands of Dollar General stores regularly charged customers more at checkout than the prices displayed on sh…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
On Your Side
Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs
Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft is offering buyouts to more than a quarter of its workforce as the tech giant looks to slash costs while spending heavily on AI. The company announced a new voluntary exit program for about 60,000 workers worldwide on Monday, Oct. 26. The offer is available to eligible employees in Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and the US. The buyouts affect about 27% of Microsoft's 223,000 global employees. Workers who accept the offer will receive financial support and career planning resources to help them leave the company. CNBC reported that eligible employees have until December t…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
On Your Side
Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals
Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen is adding two holiday-inspired Blizzard flavors to its menu, along with some limited-time deals. The chain unveiled its new Peanut Butter Blossom Blizzard Treat in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The dessert, which will be available starting Monday, Nov. 2, features Hershey's Mini Kisses, cookie pieces, and peanut butter topping blended with soft serve. DQ is also bringing back its Peppermint Bark Blizzard Treat, which combines milk and white chocolate layers, crushed peppermint candy cane pieces, and soft serve. Both flavors will be available at part…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker

National Interest

National Interest
Mom Leaves 4 Kids Home Alone For Vegas Work Trip, Arrested At Airport: Police (VIDEO) Mom Leaves 4 Kids Home Alone For Vegas Work Trip, Arrested At Airport: Police (VIDEO) Mom Leaves 4 Kids Home Alone For Vegas Work Trip, Arrested At Airport: Police (VIDEO)
Mom Leaves 4 Kids Home Alone For Vegas Work Trip, Arrested At Airport: Police (Video) A mother was accused of leaving her four children home alone for several days while she traveled to Las Vegas for work, authorities said. Irene Miller, 50, was arrested at Orlando International Airport after returning from Las Vegas on Friday, Oct. 23, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. The Kissimmee, Florida, woman faces four counts of child neglect without great bodily harm. Miller left her four kids, ages 14, 12, 11, and 9, at their home when she traveled to Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 18, deputies said. She told investigators that a babysitter from Tampa…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Susan Saint James Dies: Emmy Winner Made TV Favorites Unforgettable Susan Saint James Dies: Emmy Winner Made TV Favorites Unforgettable Susan Saint James Dies: Emmy Winner Made TV Favorites Unforgettable
Susan Saint James Dies: Emmy Winner Made TV Favorites Unforgettable Susan Saint James, whose wit and warmth helped make two television favorites enduring hits, has died, according to multiple reports. The Emmy-winning actress died Monday, Oct. 26, at 80 from pancreatic cancer, according to People and Entertainment Weekly. Saint James played Sally McMillan opposite Rock Hudson in “McMillan & Wife,” then found another signature role as divorced mother Kate McArdle alongside Jane Curtin in “Kate & Allie.” Her breakthrough came as Peggy Maxwell in “The Name of the Game.” That performance earned her a 1969 Emmy, according to the Television Academy, whic…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Woman, Twin Brothers Admit To $9M Romance Scam Targeting Older Americans Woman, Twin Brothers Admit To $9M Romance Scam Targeting Older Americans Woman, Twin Brothers Admit To $9M Romance Scam Targeting Older Americans
Woman, Twin Brothers Admit To $9M Romance Scam Targeting Older Americans An American woman and twin brothers from Ghana have admitted to their roles in an international romance scam that stole more than $9 million from victims, authorities said. Amanda Joy Opoku-Boachie, 53, of Kula, Hawaii, and 22-year-olds Jamal and Kamal Abubakari all pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud earlier in October. The US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio announced their pleas in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The three were previously arrested in Virginia for their roles in a criminal network that targeted mostly older Americans. The victims lived …

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change? Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change? Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change?
Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change? The countdown is on: Daylight saving time ends in days, and a familiar clock ritual will shake up daily routines. Clocks across most of the US turn back one hour at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 1, returning to 1 a.m., according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. That puts the switch just eight days away. The return to standard time brings an extra hour that night, potentially allowing more sleep. But there’s a trade-off: Evening darkness will arrive earlier by the clock. Sunrise also shifts earlier, bringing more morning light. The reset does not create or erase da…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest
Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu season is gaining ground, with new federal figures offering a timely reminder to prepare before activity climbs further. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest report, released on Friday, Oct. 23 and covering the week ending Saturday, Oct. 17, says influenza activity remains low nationally but is increasing in many parts of the country. The agency said early-season activity is higher than typically observed at this time of year. Clinical laboratories reported that 5.7 percent of specimens tested positive for influenza, with 2,918 positive results among 51,490 specimens…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi