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More Than $16K In 'Lost' Money Returned To EMS Agency In Hudson Valley, $106M Still Unclaimed More Than $16K In 'Lost' Money Returned To EMS Agency In Hudson Valley, $106M Still Unclaimed More Than $16K In 'Lost' Money Returned To EMS Agency In Hudson Valley, $106M Still Unclaimed
More Than $16K In 'Lost' Money Returned To EMS Agency In Hudson Valley, $106M Still Unclaimed More than $16,000 in money that had been lost or forgotten for years is back with an Orange County EMS agency, officials said. The Town of Wallkill EMS received $16,035.32 in unclaimed funds, town officials announced on Thursday, Sept. 24. State Sen. James Skoufis said the funds had been "lost" and held by the state for safekeeping for years before being returned to the EMS organization.  Unclaimed funds can include money from old bank accounts, uncashed checks, stock certificates, and unused gift cards, according to Skoufis. After a period of inactivity, the money is considered a…

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's Motorcade Seen On Thruway In Hudson Valley: Reports Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's Motorcade Seen On Thruway In Hudson Valley: Reports Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's Motorcade Seen On Thruway In Hudson Valley: Reports
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's Motorcade Seen On Thruway In Hudson Valley: Reports Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's heavily escorted motorcade was spotted traveling through the Hudson Valley on Thursday morning, Sept. 24, after he landed at New York Stewart International Airport ahead of an address to the United Nations, according to reports.  Netanyahu's motorcade was seen traveling on the New York State Thruway near Monsey in Rockland County on Thursday, Sept. 24, accompanied by multiple New York State Police vehicles, The Monsey Scoop reported.  The trip followed Netanyahu's arrival at New York Stewart International Airport in Orange County earlier…

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Outdoor Mexican Eatery In Hudson Valley To Close — Here's When Outdoor Mexican Eatery In Hudson Valley To Close — Here's When Outdoor Mexican Eatery In Hudson Valley To Close — Here's When
Outdoor Mexican Eatery In Hudson Valley To Close — Here's When A seasonal outdoor eatery near the Sullivan County line known for its burritos, quesadillas, fajitas, and other Mexican-inspired fare is preparing to serve its last meals.   Salsa Shack, located at 13817 Route 97 in Long Eddy, will permanently close after service on Sunday, Oct. 11, the business announced on Tuesday, Sept. 22.   Until then, Salsa Shack will be open Fridays through Sundays from noon until sundown or until food sells out, weather permitting. In an emotional farewell to customers, the owners said the decision brings an end to a chapter that grew from an i…

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Out-Of-State Man Caught With Loaded Gun, Magazine On Thruway In Rockland County: NYSP Out-Of-State Man Caught With Loaded Gun, Magazine On Thruway In Rockland County: NYSP Out-Of-State Man Caught With Loaded Gun, Magazine On Thruway In Rockland County: NYSP
Out-Of-State Man Caught With Loaded Gun, Magazine On Thruway In Rockland County: Nysp An out-of-state man faces felony charges after police said he was caught with a loaded gun and a magazine on the Thruway in Rockland County — without a New York State permit.  Ramiro Loachamin Jr., 24, of Shelburne, Vermont, was arrested on felony weapon charges following the stop on Sunday, Sept. 20, New York State Police announced on Thursday, Sept. 24. On the day of his arrest at around 12:05 p.m., troopers saw a 2015 Infiniti traveling north on I-87 in Nyack and stopped it for alleged traffic violations, the agency said. According to police, during the traffic stop, troopers found…

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Masked Man Carrying Box Burglarizes Luxury Townhome Community At Rockland Border: Police Masked Man Carrying Box Burglarizes Luxury Townhome Community At Rockland Border: Police Masked Man Carrying Box Burglarizes Luxury Townhome Community At Rockland Border: Police
Masked Man Carrying Box Burglarizes Luxury Townhome Community At Rockland Border: Police A masked man carrying a box broke into a townhome complex at the NY/NJ line through a rear sliding door, authorities said. The unidentified man entered the Alexa Townhomes on Spring Valley Road in Montvale, around 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 and committed a burglary, Montvale Police Chief Doug McDowell said. The man was wearing all-blue clothing and a face mask and was carrying a box when he entered through a rear kitchen sliding door, according to McDowell. The circumstances surrounding the burglary remained under review, police said. No additional details about what, if anything, was t…

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Hilary Duff Adds NY Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Adds NY Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Adds NY Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of'
Hilary Duff Adds NY Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff is giving fans another reason to ask Why Not? — the pop star has dramatically expanded her comeback concert tour with 32 new dates around the world. Duff announced the new dates for "the lucky me tour" on Wednesday, Sept. 23, extending her first full-scale global headlining tour in nearly two decades into late 2027. And for fans who grew up with "Lizzie McGuire," Come Clean, So Yesterday, and Fly, the expansion may be exactly What Dreams Are Made Of. The new dates span Europe, Latin America, and the United States, with the new US leg kicking off in Sunrise, Florida, on Friday, …

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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 …

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$4 Million Mega Millions Prize Sold In Hudson Valley, Claimed By Local LLC $4 Million Mega Millions Prize Sold In Hudson Valley, Claimed By Local LLC $4 Million Mega Millions Prize Sold In Hudson Valley, Claimed By Local LLC
$4 Million Mega Millions Prize Sold In Hudson Valley, Claimed By Local LLC A $4 million Mega Millions prize from a ticket sold in Orange County has officially been claimed.  Blue Pegasus Holdings Limited Liability Company (LLC) of New Windsor claimed the second prize from the June 9 drawing, the New York Lottery announced on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The winning ticket matched the first five numbers drawn: 09, 30, 36, 38, and 40, missing only the Mega Ball, which was 03.  Although the standard Mega Millions second prize is $1 million, the ticket came with a randomly generated 4X Multiplier, quadrupling the prize to $4 million, according to the Lottery.  …

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New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 12 NY Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 12 NY Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 12 NY Schools Make Top 100
New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 12 NY Schools Make Top 100 Nearly 50 colleges across the Northeast have been recognized as some of the best in the nation. U.S. News released its 2027 Best Colleges rankings on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Massachusetts Institute of Technology took the No. 1 position on the national list, followed by Princeton University and Harvard University. MIT replaced Princeton at the top after the New Jersey university held the No. 1 spot for 15 straight editions beginning in 2012. The 42nd edition of the rankings evaluates nearly 1,700 colleges using up to 17 measures of academic quality and success. Student outcomes make up more…

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Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How JFK, LaGuardia Fared Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How JFK, LaGuardia Fared Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How JFK, LaGuardia Fared
Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How JFK, LaGuardia Fared The nation's best airports for traveler satisfaction have been revealed in a new ranking. JD Power released its 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The study was based on 24,710 surveys from US and Canadian residents who traveled through at least one airport in either country. The consumer intelligence company ranked airports based on seven factors, including ease of travel, trust, terminal facilities, staff, departure and travel-to-airport experience, food, beverage and retail, and arrival and travel-from-airport experience. "For the better part of t…

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Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown To Avoid Prison With Plea Deal In Miami Attempted Murder Case: Lawyer Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown To Avoid Prison With Plea Deal In Miami Attempted Murder Case: Lawyer Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown To Avoid Prison With Plea Deal In Miami Attempted Murder Case: Lawyer
Ex-nfl Star Antonio Brown To Avoid Prison With Plea Deal In Miami Attempted Murder Case: Lawyer Former NFL star Antonio Brown could receive probation instead of prison in a Miami shooting case under a plea deal his lawyer says Brown plans to accept. Brown, 38, is due in a Miami court on Sept. 30, and his attorney, Mark Eiglarsh, said prosecutors offered to reduce the second-degree attempted murder charge, CBS News Miami reported. Brown has not yet accepted the deal in court. The charge stems from gunfire after a celebrity boxing match in Miami on May 16, 2025. If convicted, Brown could have faced up to 30 years in prison, including a mandatory 20-year term.  Eiglarsh said the of…

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Bruce Blakeman’s Ex-Wife Gave $18K To Hochul Campaign In 2025: Records Bruce Blakeman’s Ex-Wife Gave $18K To Hochul Campaign In 2025: Records Bruce Blakeman’s Ex-Wife Gave $18K To Hochul Campaign In 2025: Records
Bruce Blakeman’s Ex-Wife Gave $18K To Hochul Campaign In 2025: Records Bruce Blakeman’s ex-wife donated $18,000 to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s reelection campaign. Nancy Shevell, now married to Paul McCartney, made the donation back in May 2025, nearly seven months before her ex-husband announced his own campaign against Hochul, according to New York State Board of Elections records. She hasn’t made any donations since. Shevell and Blakeman were married for 23 years before they divorced in 2008, and she married the Beatles singer-songwriter in 2011. Blakeman has since also remarried, to Judge Segal Magori Blakeman, in 2015. Blakeman said Wednesday, Sept. 23 that he …

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Drunk Driver Crashes, Tries Running — Then Stopped By Cops, Civilians In NY, Sheriff Says Drunk Driver Crashes, Tries Running — Then Stopped By Cops, Civilians In NY, Sheriff Says Drunk Driver Crashes, Tries Running — Then Stopped By Cops, Civilians In NY, Sheriff Says
Drunk Driver Crashes, Tries Running — Then Stopped By Cops, Civilians In NY, Sheriff Says A 19-year-old driver accused of trying to flee a Putnam County crash first by car and then on foot was taken into custody with help from off-duty officers and several civilians, authorities said. Esdras R. Cardona Ovalle, 19, of Carmel, was arrested following a crash at Fair Street and Gleneida Avenue in Carmel on Friday, Sept. 11, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday, Sept. 23.   Deputies said they were dispatched to the intersection at around 11:30 p.m. after a reported crash. While they were responding, Putnam County 911 received word that one of the driver…

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Man Admits Fatally Shooting Fleeing Driver After Struggle In Rockland County: DA Man Admits Fatally Shooting Fleeing Driver After Struggle In Rockland County: DA Man Admits Fatally Shooting Fleeing Driver After Struggle In Rockland County: DA
Man Admits Fatally Shooting Fleeing Driver After Struggle In Rockland County: DA A man who fled to South Carolina after fatally shooting a victim as he tried to drive away following a short struggle in Rockland County has pleaded guilty and is set to spend two decades in prison, prosecutors said. Yandie Martinez, 20, of Garnerville, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in Rockland County Court on Wednesday, Sept. 23, before Judge Kevin F. Russo, the Rockland County District Attorney's Office announced.  The plea stems from the July 1, 2024 killing of Christian Alvarado in Haverstraw. At around 4 p.m. that day, Haverstraw Police responded to reports of gunfir…

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Teenage Duo Robs Man Of Watch — Then Caught Minutes Later In Hudson Valley, Cops Say Teenage Duo Robs Man Of Watch — Then Caught Minutes Later In Hudson Valley, Cops Say Teenage Duo Robs Man Of Watch — Then Caught Minutes Later In Hudson Valley, Cops Say
Teenage Duo Robs Man Of Watch — Then Caught Minutes Later In Hudson Valley, Cops Say Two teenagers accused of assaulting a man and forcibly taking a watch from his wrist in Sullivan County were caught within six minutes of the reported robbery, police said.   The incident happened in the Academy Street area of Liberty at around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, the Village of Liberty Police Department announced on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Responding officers spoke with the victim, who said two males approached him and demanded his property. A physical altercation then followed, during which the victim was assaulted and a silver-colored watch was forcibly taken from his…

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Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up
Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up Starbucks is closing about 250 cafés across North America while moving ahead with a major remodeling effort for hundreds of other locations. Chief operating officer Mike Grams told employees about the closures in a message on Thursday, Sept. 24. Starbucks will close approximately 1% of its more than 18,000 North American coffeehouses. The shutdowns are part of the company's ongoing "Back to Starbucks" plan, which is also focused on upgrading stores and improving the customer experience. "We have carefully reviewed our North America coffeehouse portfolio and identified locations where …

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Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay
Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+ and Hulu subscribers are facing another round of price hikes, marking the streaming platforms' fourth increase in four years. Hulu Premium and Disney+ Premium, the ad-free standalone plans, are both rising 13% from $18.99 to $21.49 per month. The ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu standalone monthly rates are also increasing from $11.99 to $12.49. The Disney+ and Hulu Premium bundle climbs $2 from $19.99 to $21.99 per month. The Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select bundle with ads is also rising $2 to $21.99, while the ad-free version increases $3 to $32.99. Customers with Hulu + Live TV…

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USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts
USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts The US Postal Service has announced its recommended holiday shipping deadlines for anyone hoping to get cards and packages delivered before Christmas. The USPS released its mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The agency is urging customers to plan ahead and send packages early to help ensure they arrive by Friday, Dec. 25. For the contiguous US, including the Northeast, the recommended deadlines are: USPS Ground Advantage - Thursday, Dec. 17 First-Class Mail - Thursday, Dec. 17 Priority Mail - Friday, Dec. 18 Priority Mail Express -&…

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Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide
Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide A prescription medication used by thousands of Americans is the focus of a newly reported nationwide recall. The FDA’s recall report lists 13,567 bottles of Chlorthalidone Tablets USP, 25 mg, under recall nationwide. Inventia Healthcare Limited initiated the recall Wednesday, Sept. 3. The FDA listed the recall Wednesday, Sept. 16. According to the FDA report, the medication failed dissolution specifications. Dissolution testing measures whether a tablet breaks down as intended so the body can absorb its active ingredient. Chlorthalidone is a prescription diuretic commonly used to treat hi…

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Stop & Shop Announces Fall Giveaway, New Grocery Offers Stop & Shop Announces Fall Giveaway, New Grocery Offers Stop & Shop Announces Fall Giveaway, New Grocery Offers
Stop & Shop Announces Fall Giveaway, New Grocery Offers Stop & Shop is brewing up a new freebie, giving shoppers a limited window to claim a seasonal pick-me-up. The supermarket chain will offer a free 48-ounce bottle of its ready-to-drink cold brew coffee from Friday, Sept. 25, through Thursday, Oct. 1, while supplies last, the company announced. No purchase is necessary. However, customers must check in at an in-store Savings Station kiosk using a GO Rewards account to activate the offer. Checking in automatically adds a digital coupon to the shopper’s account. Customers without an account can create one at the kiosk. The giveaway is lim…

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Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up
Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up Starbucks is closing about 250 cafés across North America while moving ahead with a major remodeling effort for hundreds of other locations. Chief operating officer Mike Grams told employees about the closures in a message on Thursday, Sept. 24. Starbucks will close approximately 1% of its more than 18,000 North American coffeehouses. The shutdowns are part of the company's ongoing "Back to Starbucks" plan, which is also focused on upgrading stores and improving the customer experience. "We have carefully reviewed our North America coffeehouse portfolio and identified locations where …

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Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay
Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+ and Hulu subscribers are facing another round of price hikes, marking the streaming platforms' fourth increase in four years. Hulu Premium and Disney+ Premium, the ad-free standalone plans, are both rising 13% from $18.99 to $21.49 per month. The ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu standalone monthly rates are also increasing from $11.99 to $12.49. The Disney+ and Hulu Premium bundle climbs $2 from $19.99 to $21.99 per month. The Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select bundle with ads is also rising $2 to $21.99, while the ad-free version increases $3 to $32.99. Customers with Hulu + Live TV…

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USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts
USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts The US Postal Service has announced its recommended holiday shipping deadlines for anyone hoping to get cards and packages delivered before Christmas. The USPS released its mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The agency is urging customers to plan ahead and send packages early to help ensure they arrive by Friday, Dec. 25. For the contiguous US, including the Northeast, the recommended deadlines are: USPS Ground Advantage - Thursday, Dec. 17 First-Class Mail - Thursday, Dec. 17 Priority Mail - Friday, Dec. 18 Priority Mail Express -&…

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Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide
Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide A prescription medication used by thousands of Americans is the focus of a newly reported nationwide recall. The FDA’s recall report lists 13,567 bottles of Chlorthalidone Tablets USP, 25 mg, under recall nationwide. Inventia Healthcare Limited initiated the recall Wednesday, Sept. 3. The FDA listed the recall Wednesday, Sept. 16. According to the FDA report, the medication failed dissolution specifications. Dissolution testing measures whether a tablet breaks down as intended so the body can absorb its active ingredient. Chlorthalidone is a prescription diuretic commonly used to treat hi…

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Stop & Shop Announces Fall Giveaway, New Grocery Offers Stop & Shop Announces Fall Giveaway, New Grocery Offers Stop & Shop Announces Fall Giveaway, New Grocery Offers
Stop & Shop Announces Fall Giveaway, New Grocery Offers Stop & Shop is brewing up a new freebie, giving shoppers a limited window to claim a seasonal pick-me-up. The supermarket chain will offer a free 48-ounce bottle of its ready-to-drink cold brew coffee from Friday, Sept. 25, through Thursday, Oct. 1, while supplies last, the company announced. No purchase is necessary. However, customers must check in at an in-store Savings Station kiosk using a GO Rewards account to activate the offer. Checking in automatically adds a digital coupon to the shopper’s account. Customers without an account can create one at the kiosk. The giveaway is lim…

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NHL Star's Father Killed In Bear Attack During Fishing Trip In Russia NHL Star's Father Killed In Bear Attack During Fishing Trip In Russia NHL Star's Father Killed In Bear Attack During Fishing Trip In Russia
NHL Star's Father Killed In Bear Attack During Fishing Trip In Russia The father of Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko has died after being attacked by a bear during a fishing trip in southern Siberia, according to Russian media and the NHL. Alexander Kuzmenko, 62, was fishing with a group in Russia's Tuva Republic when a bear emerged from nearby woods and attacked him, Russian outlet REN TV reported. The attack happened along the Bolshoy Yenisei River on Wednesday, Sept. 23, according to Russian reports. Kuzmenko's companions managed to drive the bear away, provided first aid, and used a satellite phone to call for help. The group then faced a leng…

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Chris Spatola Dies: ESPN Analyst, Coach K’s Son-In-Law Was 47, Scored 1,500 Points For Army Chris Spatola Dies: ESPN Analyst, Coach K’s Son-In-Law Was 47, Scored 1,500 Points For Army Chris Spatola Dies: ESPN Analyst, Coach K’s Son-In-Law Was 47, Scored 1,500 Points For Army
Chris Spatola Dies: ESPN Analyst, Coach K’s Son-In-Law Was 47, Scored 1,500 Points For Army College basketball is mourning a TV analyst whose ties to the game stretched far beyond the broadcast booth. ESPN announced that Chris Spatola, 47, died unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 21. The former Duke staff member was the son-in-law of legendary coach Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski. No cause of death has been publicly disclosed. Spatola worked under his father-in-law as an assistant at Duke from 2007 to 2012, helping the Blue Devils win the 2010 NCAA championship. According to Duke, he started as a graduate assistant/head team manager before becoming director of basketball operations in 2008.…

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NY Ranks No. 1 Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart NY Ranks No. 1 Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart NY Ranks No. 1 Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart
NY Ranks No. 1 Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart New rankings reveal the nation’s highest-taxing states, with a sizable gap separating the leader from the pack. New York and its local governments collected more taxes per person than any other state, according to the Citizens Budget Commission’s “Top of the Charts 4” analysis. They also ranked second in spending per person, behind Alaska. The report uses fiscal year 2024 data, the latest available, to compare combined state and local finances. New York’s tax collections per person exceeded the national average by 71 percent and California, in second place, by 22 percent. The top 10 states…

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FBI 'Aggressively Investigating' After Hackers Claim To Have Stolen Data On All Its Employees FBI 'Aggressively Investigating' After Hackers Claim To Have Stolen Data On All Its Employees FBI 'Aggressively Investigating' After Hackers Claim To Have Stolen Data On All Its Employees
FBI 'Aggressively Investigating' After Hackers Claim To Have Stolen Data On All Its Employees The FBI is investigating a hacking group’s sweeping claim that sensitive information about its workforce has been stolen. The bureau acknowledged the allegations Wednesday, Sept. 23, but said investigators had not determined whether the breach originated with a third-party provider or the FBI’s own systems. ShinyHunters claims it obtained data on all FBI employees and applicants, according to 404 Media, which communicated directly with a representative of the group. That sweeping claim remains unconfirmed by the FBI. The bureau’s full statement reads: “The FBI is aware of a cybercriminal…

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Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In NY, New Research Reveals Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In NY, New Research Reveals Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In NY, New Research Reveals
Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In NY, New Research Reveals America is divided over what belongs in the breakfast bowl, but one colorful contender has left its rivals eating dust. CSP Global analyzed Google Trends data to identify the most-searched cereal in every state and Washington, DC, from January 2025 through January 2026. The findings measure relative search interest, not purchases or consumption. Froot Loops took the cereal crown, finishing first in 13 states. It dominated searches across much of the South, including Florida, Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina. Froot Loops generated the most search interest nationwide, leading in 13…

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