Ex-NYPD Sergeant Stole $132K In Pay For Hours She Never Worked: DA Ex-NYPD Sergeant Stole $132K In Pay For Hours She Never Worked: DA
Ex-nypd Sergeant Stole $132K In Pay For Hours She Never Worked: DA A former NYPD sergeant has been indicted on charges that she fraudulently collected more than $132,000 in salary and overtime pay by claiming to work hundreds of hours she never actually worked, prosecutors announced.  Rayna Rampaul, 42, of Queens, who was formerly known as Rayna Madho, has been charged with second-degree grand larceny and four counts of first-degree falsifying business records, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced on Tuesday, June 9. According to the indictment, Rampaul allegedly stole approximately $132,366.85 in pay from the New York Police Departm…
Iran Star: 'A Lot Of Tension' Around World Cup Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown Iran Star: 'A Lot Of Tension' Around World Cup Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown
Iran Star: 'A Lot Of Tension' Around World Cup Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown Iran's biggest soccer star is criticizing the Trump administration for creating "a lot of tension" on the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mehdi Taremi addressed the issues that the Iranian national team faced upon arrival for the World Cup during an ESPN interview published on Wednesday, June 10. The Inter Milan striker spoke after 14 members of Iran's support staff were denied visas to enter the US. At least 3,400 people have died in Iran since the US and Israel launched their war at the end of February. Despite an indefinite ceasefire, Iranian and US-Israeli forces traded strikes in the d…
Know Them? Wanted Trio Owes Over $276K In Child Support In Hudson Valley, Sheriff Says Know Them? Wanted Trio Owes Over $276K In Child Support In Hudson Valley, Sheriff Says
Know Them? Wanted Trio Owes Over $276K In Child Support In Hudson Valley, Sheriff Says The Orange County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in finding three men wanted on active family court warrants for allegedly failing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in child support.   The agency's Investigations Bureau released a wanted bulletin on Wednesday, June 10, highlighting the men, who they say collectively owe more than $276,000 in unpaid child support.   Among those sought is 58-year-old Kenneth Tatum, who authorities said owes $86,884.43 in child support. The Sheriff's Office said Tatum has four active Orange County Family Court warrants …
Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book
Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book If you are convinced artificial intelligence is coming for your job or your business and there is nothing you can do about it then this book is not for you. But if you are still building, still leading, still running a business, or still trying to do your best work, Ted Yang believes there is a very different way to look at this moment. Yang, an MIT-trained entrepreneur, member of the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education, and founder of multiple companies including the parent company of Daily Voice, has written a new book called Ageless Peak Performance: The Playbook for AI-Powe…
Former Child Actor Says He Was Sexually Assaulted By Sean 'Diddy' Combs Former Child Actor Says He Was Sexually Assaulted By Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Former Child Actor Says He Was Sexually Assaulted By Sean 'Diddy' Combs A new civil complaint is adding to the legal pressure surrounding one of hip-hop’s most famous names. A former child actor filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court accusing Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexually assaulting him when he was a minor, according to multiple reports. The plaintiff, identified anonymously as John Doe, alleges the incident happened at a Hollywood Hills networking party in May 2007, according to KTLA-TV. The suit says the plaintiff had been working as a child actor since 2004 and had attended the event via an invitation from his talent representatives. Accordi…
Mom Of 2 Killed Using Car Wash Vacuum; Cause Of Death Revealed Mom Of 2 Killed Using Car Wash Vacuum; Cause Of Death Revealed
Mom Of 2 Killed Using Car Wash Vacuum; Cause Of Death Revealed The cause of death has been revealed for a mother of two who died after a sudden emergency involving a vacuum cleaner at a car wash in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Wednesday, June 10. Gladys Lopez Echevarria, 26, was killed in a bizarre incident at Carriage House Car Wash on the 100 block of Bowman Street at approximately 7:38 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, according to Lebanon City Police. Officers responded to a medical assist call and found EMS already providing care at the scene, police said. Lopez Echevarria was taken to a local hospital, where she later died. As part of the inv…
Firefighter Hurt, Residents Displaced After House Fire In Westchester Firefighter Hurt, Residents Displaced After House Fire In Westchester
Firefighter Hurt, Residents Displaced After House Fire In Westchester A firefighter was injured and several residents were forced from their home after a fire broke out at a residence in Westchester County, officials said.  The fire began at around 4:49 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, at a home located at 1 Mayhew Ave. in the Village of Larchmont, according to the Larchmont Fire Department.  Crews arrived at the scene within about three minutes and found smoke coming from the second floor of the residence.  Firefighters first confirmed that everyone inside had safely left the home before moving in to put out the visible flames and check for exte…
VIDEO: NY Man ID'd In 51-Year-Old Florida Cold Case; Suspects Sought, Sheriff Says VIDEO: NY Man ID'd In 51-Year-Old Florida Cold Case; Suspects Sought, Sheriff Says
Video: NY Man ID'd In 51-Year-Old Florida Cold Case; Suspects Sought, Sheriff Says A young man found dead in a Florida field more than five decades ago has finally been identified, but investigators are still searching for his family, friends, and killer. Robert Russell Freese, originally from Nassau County, New York, was identified as the victim in a 1975 homicide after Broward Sheriff's Office cold case detectives used modern forensic technology to solve a mystery that had remained unsolved for 51 years, authorities announced on Wednesday, June 10. Freese's body was discovered on Sunday, June 1, 1975, in a desolate area near what is now Northwest 44th Street and North U…
Man Found Dead In Front Of Post Office In Hudson Valley Man Found Dead In Front Of Post Office In Hudson Valley
Man Found Dead In Front Of Post Office In Hudson Valley An investigation is underway after an adult man was found dead outside a Rockland County post office, police said. Officers responded to the area of the Spring Valley Post Office at 7 North Madison Ave. at around 7:20 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10, after receiving a report of a possible deceased man, according to the Spring Valley Police Department. When officers arrived, they confirmed an adult man was dead outside the building. The investigation remains in its early stages. Police said the incident does not appear to be criminal in nature at this time, but the circumstances surrounding the …
Mysterious Late-Night Music Plagues Westchester Village — But Police Say They Found The Source Mysterious Late-Night Music Plagues Westchester Village — But Police Say They Found The Source
Mysterious Late-Night Music Plagues Westchester Village — But Police Say They Found The Source Residents of a Westchester County village on the Hudson River who have spent weeks hearing loud music in the middle of the night may finally get some relief after authorities tracked down the source — and issued multiple summonses and charges. The Village of Croton-on-Hudson announced Wednesday, June 10, that law enforcement agencies took enforcement action overnight after another round of disruptive music affected residents.  According to village officials, at around 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department began receiving calls about loud music once again impac…
Inflation Passes 4%, Surges To 3-Year High Amid Iran War: What To Know Inflation Passes 4%, Surges To 3-Year High Amid Iran War: What To Know
Inflation Passes 4%, Surges To 3-Year High Amid Iran War: What To Know Inflation surged above 4% for the first time in three years as the US-Israeli war with Iran fuels skyrocketing energy prices globally throughout 2026. The annual inflation rate reached 4.2% in May, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released on Wednesday, June 10. The rate was up from 3.8% in April, marking the highest reading since April 2023. Energy prices drove most of the increase as the war in Iran entered its fourth month, causing extreme disruptions in the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping corridor. The energy index rose 3.9% in May, after climbing 3.8% in Ap…
New Rankings Reveal Most Expensive Places New Rankings Reveal Most Expensive Places
New Rankings Reveal Most Expensive Places For anyone dreaming of a waterfront address, this ranking may require a very deep breath. Monaco was named the world’s most expensive city in the 2025 World’s Wealthiest Cities Report from Henley & Partners and New World Wealth. The tiny city-state topped the report’s list of most expensive cities, with prime real estate averaging $38,800 per square meter. That means a 100-square-meter apartment, or about 1,076 square feet, would average about $3.88 million. New York City ranked second, with prime real estate averaging $27,500 per square meter. Hong Kong followed at $26,300 per square…
Man, 32, Threatens Victim With Gun Over Parking Space Argument In Hudson Valley: Police Man, 32, Threatens Victim With Gun Over Parking Space Argument In Hudson Valley: Police
Man, 32, Threatens Victim With Gun Over Parking Space Argument In Hudson Valley: Police A 32-year-old man was arrested after police said he threatened another person with a handgun during an argument over a parking space at an Orange County apartment complex. The incident happened a little after 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, at the Sunrise Gardens Apartment Complex on Fortune Road West in the Town of Wallkill, the Town of Wallkill Police Department announced on Wednesday, June 10.  Officers responded to the complex after reports of a disturbance involving a firearm. Investigators then interviewed the victim and a witness who told police that an argument had erupted over a p…
Woman In Stolen SUV Leads Cops On Taconic Parkway Chase, Crashes — Then Runs Away, Police Say Woman In Stolen SUV Leads Cops On Taconic Parkway Chase, Crashes — Then Runs Away, Police Say
Woman In Stolen SUV Leads Cops On Taconic Parkway Chase, Crashes — Then Runs Away, Police Say A 29-year-old woman wanted in Westchester County is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading police on a pursuit in a stolen SUV that ended with a crash on the Taconic State Parkway in Putnam County. The incident leading to the arrest began just after 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, when police tried to stop a stolen 2020 Toyota RAV4 traveling northbound on the Taconic State Parkway in Yorktown, according to New York State Police.  Police said the vehicle had been flagged by the Westchester Real Time Crime Center before officers attempted the stop. However, authorities said the d…
Swimmer Fights For Life After Violent Shark Attack In Florida Caught On Camera Swimmer Fights For Life After Violent Shark Attack In Florida Caught On Camera
Swimmer Fights For Life After Violent Shark Attack In Florida Caught On Camera A brief break in the water turned into a fight for survival. A US Navy civilian employee was critically injured in a shark attack on Monday, June 8, while swimming near a marina at Naval Support Activity Panama City in Florida, according to multiple reports, including NBC News. The attack happened around 11:45 a.m. at the base’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation Marina. The man, who has not been publicly identified, is in his late 20s and works at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division, according to People. Emergency crews were first called for a possible drowning, but respon…
AI Is Entering Many Americans' Romantic Lives, New Research Reveals AI Is Entering Many Americans' Romantic Lives, New Research Reveals
AI Is Entering Many Americans' Romantic Lives, New Research Reveals AI is no longer staying neatly inside the workday. A new survey from Vantage Point Counseling found that 53.95 percent of US adults surveyed said they have some kind of relationship with an AI system. The same study found that 28.16 percent reported having had at least one intimate or romantic relationship with AI. The survey included 1,012 adults living in the United States. Vantage Point Counseling said the responses were census-balanced through SurveyMonkey Audience and carried a margin of error of 3.08 percent at a 95 percent confidence level. ChatGPT was the top AI platform adults re…
Severe Storm Rounds Will Hit Northeast Fueled By Heat, Humidity: Here's Updated Timing Severe Storm Rounds Will Hit Northeast Fueled By Heat, Humidity: Here's Updated Timing
Severe Storm Rounds Will Hit Northeast Fueled By Heat, Humidity: Here's Updated Timing Heat and humidity are building across the Northeast, and storms are set to follow. Wednesday, June 10, will be partly sunny, warmer, and more humid across much of the Northeast, with showers and thunderstorms possible, especially during the afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service. The shift will affect New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Any storms on Wednesday could produce strong to locally damaging wind gusts, the National Weather Service said. A look at areas where severe thunderstorms are most likely …
NY Pastor Who Called His 'Sweet Spot' Child Molestation Gets Federal Prison Time NY Pastor Who Called His 'Sweet Spot' Child Molestation Gets Federal Prison Time
NY Pastor Who Called His 'Sweet Spot' Child Molestation Gets Federal Prison Time A New York pastor who admitted that children were his "sweet spot" for sexual abuse and said he found younger victims through his church has been sentenced in federal court, prosecutors announced Tuesday, June 9. Long Island resident, 30-year-old Jose Saez Jr., used encrypted messaging services to engage in sexually explicit conversations with minors and coerce them into creating and sending sexually explicit images and videos, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York. Saez, a pastor at Iglesia Cristiana Alumbrando El Camino in Brentwood, also coerce…
Troubling Shift In How Long Americans Are Living Revealed In New Research Troubling Shift In How Long Americans Are Living Revealed In New Research
Troubling Shift In How Long Americans Are Living Revealed In New Research The old promise that each generation would live longer than the one before it is showing serious cracks. Americans born after 1970 are dying at higher rates from major causes than earlier generations did at the same ages, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. StudyFinds reported Wednesday, June 3, that researchers tracked 45 years of US mortality data and found worsening patterns tied to heart disease, cancer, and external causes such as drug overdoses, suicides, homicides, and traffic crashes. The study analyzed mortality changes from 1979 …
NY Second In Nation's Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why NY Second In Nation's Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why
NY Second In Nation's Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why Workers in many Northeast states earn some of the highest incomes in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the States Where People Have the Highest Income on Tuesday, June 2. The personal finance website compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, based on the average annual income of the top 5% and bottom 20% of earners, along with the median annual income for all residents. The report adjusted income figures for cost of living and examined how earnings compare across different income groups. "The highest-earning 10% of individuals in the United States …
New Map Reveals States Americans Are Moving To, Leaving New Map Reveals States Americans Are Moving To, Leaving
New Map Reveals States Americans Are Moving To, Leaving A new map is putting America’s moving patterns in sharp focus. The Tax Foundation analyzed newly released IRS migration data showing where taxpayers moved between 2022 and 2023, using returns filed in calendar years 2022 and 2023. The data shows continued movement toward the South and Sun Belt, with major gains for states including Texas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Texas gained the most income tax filers from interstate migration, with 56,473, followed by Florida at 55,349, North Carolina at 39,118, South Carolina at 29,214, and Tennessee at 24,104, according t…
Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds
Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds A better night’s rest may come down to a narrower window than many people think. A sweeping study published in Nature found that the smallest biological age gaps were observed among people who reported sleeping between 6.4 and 7.8 hours per night. That works out to about 6 hours, 24 minutes to 7 hours, 48 minutes. The study analyzed sleep and health data from roughly 500,000 UK Biobank participants between ages 37 and 84. Researchers used 23 biological aging clocks derived from imaging, plasma protein, and metabolomics data to study how sleep duration aligned with aging patterns acro…
Here's Timing For Rounds Of Strong Storms As Hot, Humid Stretch Moves In Here's Timing For Rounds Of Strong Storms As Hot, Humid Stretch Moves In
Here's Timing For Rounds Of Strong Storms As Hot, Humid Stretch Moves In A quiet start to the week will not hold for long. The shift will affect New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Click here for a new, updated story - Severe Storm Rounds Will Hit Northeast Fueled By Heat, Humidity: Here's Timing Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12, as heat and humidity build ahead of an approaching cold front, according to the National Weather Service. AccuWeather says a surge of hot, moist air will spread across the eastern US this week, bringing summe…
NASA Unveils Artemis III Crew: Meet The Astronauts NASA Unveils Artemis III Crew: Meet The Astronauts
NASA Unveils Artemis III Crew: Meet The Astronauts The next chapter of NASA's return to the moon has its latest crew. NASA revealed the four astronauts who will fly in the Artemis III mission on Tuesday, June 9. In 2027, the crew will go into low Earth orbit to test spacecraft docking operations with lunar lander systems being developed by Blue Origin and SpaceX. The tests are considered essential for Artemis IV, NASA's first planned crewed mission to the moon's South Pole in 2028. "Artemis III will demonstrate the power of American innovation and international partnership as we test complex rendezvous and docking operations and advan…
NY Foot Fetish Website Owner Lured Aspiring Models For Interviews, Then Raped Them, Feds Say NY Foot Fetish Website Owner Lured Aspiring Models For Interviews, Then Raped Them, Feds Say
NY Foot Fetish Website Owner Lured Aspiring Models For Interviews, Then Raped Them, Feds Say A New York man behind "FootPadNYC.com" faces federal sex trafficking offenses after prosecutors alleged he lured aspiring models to hotel rooms under the guise of interviewing them for employment — but instead raped them.  Jason Khan, 47, of Albany and New York City, was arrested Monday, June 8, and charged in a three-count federal indictment unsealed in the Southern District of New York, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.  Federal authorities allege Khan operated the website FootPadNYC.com between at least 2019 and 2021. The website adver…
Big Changes At HersheyPark: What To know Before You Go Big Changes At HersheyPark: What To know Before You Go
Big Changes At HersheyPark: What To know Before You Go Two major changes are coming to Hershey this summer, including the retirement of a longtime fan favorite and new parking procedures for visitors. Visitors heading to Hershey this summer will encounter two major changes: the retirement of a longtime Hersheypark attraction and updated parking procedures at Hershey's Chocolate World. Hersheypark announced Tidal Force will permanently close after Sept. 7, ending the water ride's 32-year run. "When a vessel takes its last voyage, we believe it deserves a proper send-off," Hersheypark said in announcing the closure. "After 32 years of making the…
Man, 43, Trespasses In Pool Before Fleeing, Struggling With Deputy In Hudson Valley: Sheriff Man, 43, Trespasses In Pool Before Fleeing, Struggling With Deputy In Hudson Valley: Sheriff
Man, 43, Trespasses In Pool Before Fleeing, Struggling With Deputy In Hudson Valley: Sheriff A Connecticut man is facing a felony assault charge after allegedly trespassing at a Hudson Valley, NY home, swimming in the residence’s pool, and later struggling with a sheriff’s deputy, authorities said.  Fairfield County resident Anthony James Morelli, 43, of Stamford, was arrested following the incident on Sunday, June 7, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, June 9. According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies responded a little before 10 a.m. to a private residence in the town of Putnam Valley after receiving a report of an unknown man trespassing on the proper…
Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed' Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed'
Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed' A Somali referee who was set to make FIFA World Cup history said his "biggest dream" was shattered after he was denied entry to the US days before the tournament. Omar Abdulkadir Artan spoke about how border officials turned him away at Miami International Airport in an interview with The New York Times on Tuesday, June 9. He was expected to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate a World Cup match before he was sent back to Istanbul. Artan was one of 52 referees and among seven African officials chosen for the World Cup, which will kick off on Thursday, June 11. "I a…
Boy, 15, Gets Murder Charge After Woman Found Dead In Hudson Valley Boy, 15, Gets Murder Charge After Woman Found Dead In Hudson Valley
Boy, 15, Gets Murder Charge After Woman Found Dead In Hudson Valley A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder following a woman's death in Ulster County, authorities announced. The investigation leading to the boy's arrest began shortly after 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, when the Saugerties Police Department received information about a possible homicide in the area of John Schultz Road in the hamlet of West Camp.  Police launched an investigation with help from the New York State Police, the Ulster County District Attorney’s Office, and the Ulster County Child Advocacy Center.  Authorities eventually arrested a 15-year-old boy from Saugerties,…
Fire Breaks Out In Alley, Damages Building Housing Spa, Bar In Westchester County Fire Breaks Out In Alley, Damages Building Housing Spa, Bar In Westchester County
Fire Breaks Out In Alley, Damages Building Housing Spa, Bar In Westchester County A fire that broke out between two commercial buildings in a Westchester County downtown was quickly contained, preventing extensive damage to nearby businesses.  The fire was reported at 6:33 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, in the area of 8 Railroad Way and 1891 Palmer Ave. in Larchmont, according to the Larchmont Fire Department.  Firefighters said crews arrived within minutes and found smoke and flames coming from an alley separating two commercial properties.  Firefighters first made sure everyone was safely out of the buildings before extinguishing the visible fire and checking…
Police Release Hulk Hogan's Cause Of Death After Months-Long Investigation Police Release Hulk Hogan's Cause Of Death After Months-Long Investigation
Police Release Hulk Hogan's Cause Of Death After Months-Long Investigation A months-long review into the death of one of wrestling’s most recognizable figures has now been closed. Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, died of natural causes, according to a 72-page Clearwater Police Department report cited by multiple reports. Entertainment Weekly reported that Clearwater police released the report on Friday, June 5, and classified the case as an attended natural death with no evidence of criminal wrongdoing. People also reported that police found no criminal wrongdoing and closed the case. Hogan died Thursday, July 24, at his home in Clearwater, Flo…