Teen Shoots Flare Gun At 41-Year-Old Man's Face During Fight On NY Street Teen Shoots Flare Gun At 41-Year-Old Man's Face During Fight On NY Street
Teen Shoots Flare Gun At 41-Year-Old Man's Face During Fight On NY Street A 41-year-old man was shot in the face with a flare gun during a street fight in New York, police said. A 17-year-old boy, whose name is not being released because of his age, was taken into custody after officers witnessed two people fighting near South Pearl Street and Schuyler Street around 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, Albany Police said. During the altercation, the teen allegedly fired a flare gun at close range, striking the man in the face, according to police. The victim suffered a serious laceration to his face. He was treated at the scene by the Albany Fire Department and emergen…
30+ Evaluated In Mass Casualty Incident After MTA Bus Plows Into Maryland Building (UPDATED) 30+ Evaluated In Mass Casualty Incident After MTA Bus Plows Into Maryland Building (UPDATED)
30+ Evaluated In Mass Casualty Incident After MTA Bus Plows Into Maryland Building (Updated) A routine evening commute turned into chaos in Maryland. An MTA bus slammed into a building in Baltimore County on Wednesday evening, July 8, triggering a mass casualty incident that left more than 30 people injured and at least one person critically hurt, according to fire officials. The crash happened around 6:10 p.m. in the 1500 block of Reisterstown Road in Pikesville. The Baltimore County Fire Department said the bus crashed into a building, trapping at least one person inside. Crews immediately declared a second-alarm mass casualty incident as firefighters, paramedics, and rescue tea…
Justin Bieber Coming To NJ: Here's Who Else Is Performing At FIFA World Cup Halftime Show Justin Bieber Coming To NJ: Here's Who Else Is Performing At FIFA World Cup Halftime Show
Justin Bieber Coming To NJ: Here's Who Else Is Performing At FIFA World Cup Halftime Show Never say never: Justin Bieber is coming to New Jersey after being announced as the newest co-headliner of the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on Sunday, July 19. The Canadian superstar joins Madonna, Shakira, and ever-popular K-pop band BTS for the historic performance, proving there's still plenty of Purpose behind one of pop music's biggest names. Bieber won't be lonely on stage. Burna Boy, New York Philharmonic Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay will also perform during the 1…
Final Words Of Former Rutgers Star Shared By Twin Brother Final Words Of Former Rutgers Star Shared By Twin Brother
Final Words Of Former Rutgers Star Shared By Twin Brother Former Rutgers defensive lineman Jamil Merrell has died, his twin brother announced in an emotional social media post Tuesday, July 7. He was 36 years old. "As I write this, I'm sitting beside my twin brother, surrounded by our family, knowing that we're witnessing one of the hardest moments we'll ever have to face," Jamal Merrell wrote. "With tears in our eyes and love in our hearts, I want everyone to know that my twin brother, Jamil, is peacefully transitioning to be with God." Before his death, Jamil shared one final message with his family, according to his brother. "It's time fo…
NY To Get $1.6M In Major Cash App Settlement Over Widespread Fraud Failures NY To Get $1.6M In Major Cash App Settlement Over Widespread Fraud Failures
NY To Get $1.6M In Major Cash App Settlement Over Widespread Fraud Failures Cash App's parent company is paying $45 million after it was accused of misleading millions of users about the safety of the popular payment app. Block Inc. agreed to the settlement with 46 states, the attorneys general announced on Wednesday, July 8. The states accused the company of failing to protect users from fraud, along with not providing the fraud help and refunds it promised and was required by law to provide. New York will receive $1.6 million, Connecticut will get $1.5 million, Pennsylvania will be paid more than $1.13 million, and Massachusetts will receive $730,000. …
Man Stabs, Beats Mother, 71, To Death At Westchester Home: DA Man Stabs, Beats Mother, 71, To Death At Westchester Home: DA
Man Stabs, Beats Mother, 71, To Death At Westchester Home: DA A 26-year-old man is accused of beating and stabbing his 71-year-old mother to death inside their Westchester County home earlier this week, prosecutors said.  Scarsdale resident Chester Green was arraigned on Wednesday, July 8, on one count of second-degree murder in connection with the death of his mother, Marian Green, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced.  According to a felony complaint, Green is accused of killing his mother sometime between Sunday, July 5, and Tuesday, July 7, inside their Fox Meadow home at 43 Butler Rd. by stabbing and beating her m…
NY Tree Worker Loses Fingers After Hand Pulled In Machine — Now Family Asking For Help NY Tree Worker Loses Fingers After Hand Pulled In Machine — Now Family Asking For Help
NY Tree Worker Loses Fingers After Hand Pulled In Machine — Now Family Asking For Help A Dutchess County tree service owner is facing months of surgeries and rehabilitation after losing two fingers in a devastating work accident, and now his family is asking for help as he recovers.  Joshua Brazie, of Salt Point, was seriously injured on the morning of Tuesday, July 7, while troubleshooting a malfunctioning wood chipper during a routine tree removal job, according to his fiancée, Ashley Lasher.  Brazie, the owner of J.A.C. Tree Service, was rushed into emergency surgery after his hand was pulled into the machine.  Doctors could save his thumb, ring finger, and…
Trump-Backed 'Freedom Fuel' Touts Cheap Gas In Northeast As Company Questions Swirl Trump-Backed 'Freedom Fuel' Touts Cheap Gas In Northeast As Company Questions Swirl
Trump-Backed 'Freedom Fuel' Touts Cheap Gas In Northeast As Company Questions Swirl President Donald Trump is backing "Freedom Fuel" stations, promising cheaper gas despite rising oil prices amid the Iran war and unanswered questions about the business behind the effort. The White House celebrated the first "Freedom Fuel Network" gas station in a Facebook reel on Tuesday, July 7. A website for the initiative claims to have 25 locations in the greater Philadelphia area and South Jersey. The gas stations advertise regular unleaded gas for $3.47 per gallon. That's about 30 to 40 cents lower than the countywide averages in Freedom Fuel's purported coverage area, according…
Murder-Suicide: Federal Agent, Wife Found Dead In NJ Home Murder-Suicide: Federal Agent, Wife Found Dead In NJ Home
Murder-Suicide: Federal Agent, Wife Found Dead In NJ Home A 52-year-old man who appears to have worked as a federal special agent shot and killed his wife, then turned the gun on himself at their New Jersey home last week, authorities confirmed. Police closed off Glynn Court in Sayreville and urged residents to stay inside for approximately 40 minutes at approximately 8 p.m. on Friday, July 3. It was then that Christopher Iatauro was found dead in the backyard after killing his wife, 46-year-old Kelly Iatauro, a spokesperson for the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office confirmed. Robyn Perlman-Spencer Christopher Iatauro was a spe…
Hudson Valley Man Convicted Of Raping Young Girl — Now Faces Life In Prison Hudson Valley Man Convicted Of Raping Young Girl — Now Faces Life In Prison
Hudson Valley Man Convicted Of Raping Young Girl — Now Faces Life In Prison A 55-year-old Rockland County man may spend up to life behind bars after being convicted of raping an eight-year-old girl multiple times, prosecutors said. Chestnut Ridge resident Byron Guiterrez-Rosil, 55, was found guilty on Wednesday, July 8, of sexual assault and rape charges after an eight-day jury trial in Rockland County Court, the Rockland County District Attorney's Office announced. According to prosecutors, Guiterrez-Rosil was arrested after an eight-year-old girl told her mother in September 2025 that he had subjected her to vaginal sexual abuse and sexual intercourse o…
Water Emergency Declared In Hudson Valley Village After Storm Disrupts Supply Water Emergency Declared In Hudson Valley Village After Storm Disrupts Supply
Water Emergency Declared In Hudson Valley Village After Storm Disrupts Supply A Putnam County village has declared a water emergency after recent heavy rains disrupted its drinking water system, prompting mandatory conservation measures for residents and businesses.  The emergency was declared in Cold Spring on Wednesday, July 8, after storms earlier this week caused excessive turbidity, or cloudiness, in the village's surface water reservoirs, according to village officials.  Officials said the storm runoff has made it difficult to properly treat water from the reservoirs.  Officials stressed that the issue is not a mechanical failure at the wat…
Jack Antonoff, Margaret Qualley Separate After 3 Years Of Marriage: Report Jack Antonoff, Margaret Qualley Separate After 3 Years Of Marriage: Report
Jack Antonoff, Margaret Qualley Separate After 3 Years Of Marriage: Report After just three years of marriage, Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley are separating, PEOPLE reports. Qualley, 31, had deleted all photos with her 42-year-old producer husband from Instagram as of press time. She allegedly did not accompany Antonoff, who grew up in New Milford and Woodcliff Lake, NJ, to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Madison Square Garden wedding last weekend. Antonoff appeared to do the same, save for a clip from his music video "Bleachers," which stars Qualley, a trained ballet dancer and daughter of actress Andie MacDowell. The couple married in the summer of 2023, br…
Woman Admits Trying To Burn Down NY Apartment Building With Residents Inside: DA Woman Admits Trying To Burn Down NY Apartment Building With Residents Inside: DA
Woman Admits Trying To Burn Down NY Apartment Building With Residents Inside: DA A woman has pleaded guilty to attempted arson charges after trying to set fire to an occupied apartment building in Dutchess County late at night, prosecutors said.  Poughkeepsie resident Niya Edelman, 28, pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted arson in Dutchess County Court, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, July 8.  Edelman's conviction stems from an incident at around midnight on April 27, when she tried setting fire to an apartment building at 65 South Hamilton St. in Poughkeepsie.  Prosecutors said Edelman admitted to taking piece…
Failing Backup Cameras Spark Recall Of 325K Hondas: What To Know Failing Backup Cameras Spark Recall Of 325K Hondas: What To Know
Failing Backup Cameras Spark Recall Of 325K Hondas: What To Know More than 325,000 Honda minivans are being recalled because a rearview camera problem can block a driver's view while backing up. American Honda Motor Co. issued the recall for 325,588 Odyssey vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Wednesday, July 1. The recall affects certain 2018 through 2020 Honda Odysseys. The issue involves water entering the rearview camera assembly, which can corrode the camera's circuit board. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is in reverse, reducing rear visibility and increasing the risk …
Falling Rock Hits Windshield On Taconic Parkway, Driver Hospitalized Falling Rock Hits Windshield On Taconic Parkway, Driver Hospitalized
Falling Rock Hits Windshield On Taconic Parkway, Driver Hospitalized A driver was taken to a hospital after a falling rock struck their vehicle on the Taconic State Parkway in Putnam County, causing the roadway to temporarily close.  The incident happened a little after 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, when police, EMS, and firefighters responded to the northbound Taconic State Parkway between Bryant Pond Road and Peekskill Hollow Road in Mahopac for a crash involving injuries, according to the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department. Arriving crews found a car with severe windshield damage caused by a rock falling from a nearby rock wall. After the imp…
Get Free Meals, Waffle Fries At Chick-Fil-A: Here's How Get Free Meals, Waffle Fries At Chick-Fil-A: Here's How
Get Free Meals, Waffle Fries At Chick-Fil-A: Here's How Chick-fil-A is giving customers a chance to score free meals and waffle fries in the middle of July. The chain launched its new "Spot the Cows" game in the Chick-fil-A App on Tuesday, July 7. The limited-time game is available exclusively to Chick-fil-A One members through Monday, July 13. Members who complete the game will receive a reward for one free medium waffle fries, available while supplies last at participating restaurants. Players search different scenes for cows without their costumes and tap them to help them "suit up" before the timer runs out. The reward is limited to one per…
Deep Freeze Caused $30M Crop Loss — Now Hudson Valley Farmers Pushing For Federal Disaster Aid Deep Freeze Caused $30M Crop Loss — Now Hudson Valley Farmers Pushing For Federal Disaster Aid
Deep Freeze Caused $30M Crop Loss — Now Hudson Valley Farmers Pushing For Federal Disaster Aid Hudson Valley farmers who lost much or all of their crops during a devastating spring freeze are renewing calls for the federal government to declare an agricultural disaster, saying millions of dollars in emergency relief are urgently needed to keep many family farms afloat.  Famers from the region gathered Tuesday, July 7, at a third-generation orchard in Ulster County to relay a message to the federal government that without immediate disaster relief, many farms may struggle to recover from a spring freeze that destroyed millions of dollars worth of crops.  Congressman Pat Ryan…
Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know
Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know A confusing charge after a routine fill-up can look worse than it really is. If a gas station purchase appears twice on a card account, the first thing to check is whether both transactions are pending or whether both have posted. That difference usually decides what to do next. AARP says gas stations often place a temporary pre-authorization hold on a credit or debit card because the pump does not know how much fuel a customer will buy before the sale is complete. The hold can range from $1 to more than $100, depending on the station and card issuer, AARP reported. That hold may appear be…
NY Man Who Used Uber To Bring Underage CT Girls To Meet Him Sentenced To Federal Prison NY Man Who Used Uber To Bring Underage CT Girls To Meet Him Sentenced To Federal Prison
NY Man Who Used Uber To Bring Underage CT Girls To Meet Him Sentenced To Federal Prison A New York City man who exploited teenage girls from a Connecticut state-run group home was sentenced to federal prison after admitting to child exploitation crimes, authorities said.  Nicolas Brown, also known as "Breezy," 30, was sentenced on Wednesday, July 8, to 15 years in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut. Federal prosecutors said Brown arranged Uber rides in March 2024 to bring one to three teenage girls from a Connecticut group home to meet him at hotels and shopping malls across the state.…
Help Pours In For Yoga Studio Now Rebuilding After Storm-Caused Fire In NY (UPDATE) Help Pours In For Yoga Studio Now Rebuilding After Storm-Caused Fire In NY (UPDATE)
Help Pours In For Yoga Studio Now Rebuilding After Storm-Caused Fire In NY (Update) A Dutchess County massage therapist who lost her business when a devastating Fourth of July fire destroyed the building housing her studio is now receiving an outpouring of community support as she begins the rebuilding process. Pawling Yoga & Wellness, located at 26 East Main St., was destroyed when a massive fire leveled the building on July 4, also destroying a CVS location.  The blaze broke out at around 8:10 p.m. on Saturday after severe storms swept through Dutchess County, igniting what Pawling Fire Chief Everett White described as one of the largest fires the departmen…
Dunkin' Adds New Drinks, Sweet Summer Treats In Colorful Collaboration Dunkin' Adds New Drinks, Sweet Summer Treats In Colorful Collaboration
Dunkin' Adds New Drinks, Sweet Summer Treats In Colorful Collaboration Dunkin' is teaming up with socialite Kylie Jenner for a new lineup of pink summer drinks, along with several other limited-time beverages and bakery treats. The chain's "King Kylie Collection" launched nationwide on Wednesday, July 8. Dunkin's lineup features three pink-hued drinks inspired by Jenner's "King Kylie" era. The promotional campaign features a video of Jenner as an executive in a Dunkin' boardroom. "Pink has always been central to King Kylie, so partnering with Dunkin' felt like a natural extension of that world," Jenner said. "Three drinks, three different vibes – sweet, bold,…
Tree Pulls Live Wires Down On Car, Causes Interior To Catch Fire In Hudson Valley Tree Pulls Live Wires Down On Car, Causes Interior To Catch Fire In Hudson Valley
Tree Pulls Live Wires Down On Car, Causes Interior To Catch Fire In Hudson Valley A car caught fire after a fallen tree pulled live wires down on it in a Putnam County driveway.  The incident happened on Tuesday, July 7, when firefighters and police responded to a home on Dixon Road in Carmel for a reported downed tree and wires, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Arriving crews found a huge tree had fallen and pulled down live wires on the top of a vehicle parked in the home's driveway. This caused the inside of the car to catch fire, the department said. Firefighters had to wait to put the blaze out until NYSEG could de-energize the lines. …
NY Teen Killed In Motorcycle Crash Days After HS Graduation: Authorities NY Teen Killed In Motorcycle Crash Days After HS Graduation: Authorities
NY Teen Killed In Motorcycle Crash Days After HS Graduation: Authorities A New York teenager who just graduated high school was killed in a motorcycle crash less than one week later, according to state police. Ryan Conklin, 18, of Spring Glen, was operating a 2024 Yamaha motorcycle westbound on State Route 52 in Wawarsing on Thursday, July 2, New York State Police said. Investigators said Conklin was traveling at “an unsafe speed.” The teenager then lost control of the vehicle, which slid across the road, traveled into the eastbound lanes and collided with a 2021 Toyota traveling the opposite direction, authorities said. The motorcycle itself slid under the car.…
Wreckage Found After Cargo Flight Vanishes With 5 Crew Members On Board Wreckage Found After Cargo Flight Vanishes With 5 Crew Members On Board
Wreckage Found After Cargo Flight Vanishes With 5 Crew Members On Board Rescuers have found the wreckage of a Pakistan-bound cargo flight that disappeared over the Arabian Sea with five crew members on board, officials said. Debris from K2 Airways Flight KTA1732 was discovered about 53 nautical miles south of Ormara on Wednesday, July 8, according to the Pakistan Airports Authority. The Boeing 737-400 reported a navigational system issue at 9:18 p.m. Pakistan time on Tuesday, July 7, as it flew to Karachi from the United Arab Emirates port city of Sharjah. The cargo plane was being guided by Karachi Area Control Center when radar s…
Girl, 7, Dies After Being Hit By School Bus In Hudson Valley, No Charges Pending (UPDATE) Girl, 7, Dies After Being Hit By School Bus In Hudson Valley, No Charges Pending (UPDATE)
Girl, 7, Dies After Being Hit By School Bus In Hudson Valley, No Charges Pending (Update) UPDATE: A child has died after being struck by a school bus in Rockland County, police confirm. The crash happened at around 9 a.m. on Blauvelt Road in Monsey on Wednesday, July 8, according to Ramapo Police. The girl had been crossing the street at 182 Blauvelt Rd. when she was struck by the school bus. Emergency crews, including Hatzoloh EMS and the Ramapo Police Department, responded to the scene. The girl was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.  The school bus involved, operated for Yeshiva Viznitz, had been driven by a 28-year-old resident of Monsey who stayed at th…
Man Caught Posing As FBI Agent At Playland — Months After Falsely Reporting Shooting, Cops Say Man Caught Posing As FBI Agent At Playland — Months After Falsely Reporting Shooting, Cops Say
Man Caught Posing As FBI Agent At Playland — Months After Falsely Reporting Shooting, Cops Say A Westchester County man already facing gun and drug charges after allegedly faking a shooting that ended up being self-inflicted has now been accused of pretending to be an FBI agent during a bizarre Fourth of July encounter at Playland Park, police said. John Fiore, 47, of Somers, was charged with first-degree criminal impersonation, a felony, after Westchester County Police said he falsely claimed to be an FBI agent who had recently been shot in the line of duty, the department announced on Tuesday, July 7. Police said the incident happened at around 5:45 p.m. on Friday, July 4, at Playl…
NJ K-9 Officer Left Dogs In Car For 7 Hours With Windows Closed — Then They Died: Prosecutor NJ K-9 Officer Left Dogs In Car For 7 Hours With Windows Closed — Then They Died: Prosecutor
NJ K-9 Officer Left Dogs In Car For 7 Hours With Windows Closed — Then They Died: Prosecutor A Salem County Sheriff's Officer is facing charges after two K-9s died after he left them in the car all day with the windows up, authorities announced Tuesday, July 7. On Friday, May 9, Cody Henderson left K-9s Rip, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, and Boomer, a 6-year-old Springer Spaniel, unattended for approximately seven hours with the vehicle powered off, despite a known malfunction with the vehicle's air conditioning system, and the K-9 heat alert system had been manually turned off, according to charging documents obtained by Daily Voice. Those conditions resulted in the dogs…
3 Cities In NY Among Worst For Bedbugs In Nation: See Full List 3 Cities In NY Among Worst For Bedbugs In Nation: See Full List
3 Cities In NY Among Worst For Bedbugs In Nation: See Full List Bedbugs are biting their way through several Northeast cities, according to a new report. Orkin released its 2026 Bed Bug Cities List on Tuesday, July 7. Several Northeast cities cracked the top 50, including Washington, DC, New York City, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Hartford, Connecticut. The pest control company based its rankings on treatment data from metro areas where Orkin performed the most bedbug treatments between Monday, May 12, 2025, and Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The list includes both residential and commercial treatments. Chicago kept its spot as the nation's No. 1 city for…
Sybil Ludington Statue Damage, Political Graffiti Prompt Police Probes In NY (UPDATE) Sybil Ludington Statue Damage, Political Graffiti Prompt Police Probes In NY (UPDATE)
Sybil Ludington Statue Damage, Political Graffiti Prompt Police Probes In NY (Update) UPDATE: A second act of vandalism targeting one of Putnam County's historic landmarks is now under investigation, just days after a replica of the Declaration of Independence was defaced during the county's Fourth of July celebrations. The latest incident involves the recently restored Sybil Ludington statue overlooking Lake Gleneida in Carmel, where deputies responded at around 11:40 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, after receiving a report of criminal mischief, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. Members of the Sheriff's Office Bureau of Criminal Investigations and county empl…
Reese's Pieces Unveils First Major Change In Decade: See What's New Reese's Pieces Unveils First Major Change In Decade: See What's New
Reese's Pieces Unveils First Major Change In Decade: See What's New Reese's Pieces is introducing a new version aimed at fans craving cookies with the classic peanut butter candy. The Hershey Company officially unveiled Reese's Pieces with Chocolate Cookie in a news release on Wednesday, July 8. The new candy adds a crispy chocolate cookie center to the familiar shelled candy based on Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. The new candy is the first US Reese's Pieces innovation in 10 years, according to Hershey. "Reese's has always been known for its signature peanut butter and chocolate combination, and with this innovative product, we're excited to g…
More Than 110K Fords Recalled As Safety Concerns Rise: What To Know More Than 110K Fords Recalled As Safety Concerns Rise: What To Know
More Than 110K Fords Recalled As Safety Concerns Rise: What To Know More than 110,000 Ford Mustang vehicles are being recalled because two separate safety problems could increase the risk of crashes. Ford Motor Company issued the recalls for 110,626 vehicles, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports filed on Tuesday, June 30. The recalls affect certain 2024-2026 Ford Mustangs, 2025-2026 Ford Mustang GTDs, and 2021-2023 Ford Mustang Mach-Es. One recall involves 67,842 Mustang and Mustang GTD vehicles. In cold temperatures of 32 degrees or lower, the windshield wipers may only work on high speed, and the washing system may not work …