Hartford, CT
On Your Side
New Details Emerge About HBO Max, Paramount+ Futures After Controversial Merger New Details Emerge About HBO Max, Paramount+ Futures After Controversial Merger New Details Emerge About HBO Max, Paramount+ Futures After Controversial Merger
New Details Emerge About HBO Max, Paramount+ Futures After Controversial Merger Skydance Media is planning to bundle HBO Max and Paramount+ about a month after its controversial megamerger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The combined streaming package is expected to launch in early 2027, Skydance said in its third-quarter letter to shareholders on Monday, Nov. 9. The announcement comes after Skydance completed its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Customers will be able to subscribe to both HBO Max and Paramount+ for one price, but an exact launch date or cost hasn't been announced. "Consumers will be able to subscribe to bo…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker

Get Daily Voice
In
Your Inbox

Get important news about your town as it happens.

Your Daily Voice Site

Poughkeepsie, NY
Your Community
Poughkeepsie Eatery Heading To 'Shark Tank' With Famous Stuffed Bagels Poughkeepsie Eatery Heading To 'Shark Tank' With Famous Stuffed Bagels Poughkeepsie Eatery Heading To 'Shark Tank' With Famous Stuffed Bagels
Poughkeepsie Eatery Heading To 'Shark Tank' With Famous Stuffed Bagels A Hudson Valley bagel business that began with a wild idea in a home kitchen is about to make its debut on national television.  Moonrise Bagels, which has locations in Woodstock, Poughkeepsie, and NYC, and is known for stuffing bagels with everything from pizza-inspired fillings to other comfort foods, will appear on ABC's hit show "Shark Tank" on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 10 p.m. EST.  The business, founded by husband-and-wife team Ali and Jeremy Rhodes, announced the appearance on Instagram on Friday, Nov. 6. The upcoming appearance marks a major milestone for a business that…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Hartford, CT
Your Community
CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List
CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List Thousands of nursing homes across the Northeast have been evaluated in new national ratings highlighting the best facilities for rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes ratings on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The annual list evaluated more than 14,600 skilled nursing facilities in all 50 states and Washington, DC. The study evaluated nursing homes using 17 quality measures in each care category, including staffing levels, hospital readmissions, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. U.S. News rated 2,236 facilities across the Northeast.…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
Middletown-Wallkill, NY
Your Community
Undefeated Middletown Football Team Barred From Section 9 Championship Over Adult Error Undefeated Middletown Football Team Barred From Section 9 Championship Over Adult Error Undefeated Middletown Football Team Barred From Section 9 Championship Over Adult Error
Undefeated Middletown Football Team Barred From Section 9 Championship Over Adult Error An undefeated Orange County high school football team is being blocked from playing in its championship game because of a mistake made by school officials, prompting an outcry from local leaders who say the players should not be punished for something beyond their control.  The Middletown Middie Bears, who completed their first undefeated regular season since 1961, are currently barred from advancing to the Section IX Class AA championship game on Saturday, Nov. 14, according to a letter sent to families by the Enlarged City School District of Middletown on Monday, Nov. 9. The decision…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Poughkeepsie, NY
Breaking News
4 Rescued From Early-Morning Fire Blaze At Poughkeepsie Apartment Building 4 Rescued From Early-Morning Fire Blaze At Poughkeepsie Apartment Building 4 Rescued From Early-Morning Fire Blaze At Poughkeepsie Apartment Building
4 Rescued From Early-Morning Fire Blaze At Poughkeepsie Apartment Building Four people were rescued from a burning apartment building in Dutchess County, including three who escaped with the help of firefighters using a ladder.  The fire broke out at a four-unit apartment building on Flannery Avenue in the City of Poughkeepsie just before 5 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, according to the City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department.  Crews responded to the building and immediately began rescuing residents while other crews worked to put out the flames and search the apartments. Three residents were rescued using a ground ladder, while a fourth was brought to …

SHARE

by Ben Crnic

Breaking News

Norwalk, CT
Breaking News
3 Children Left Without Father After Sudden Death In Norwalk, Loved Ones Rally To Help 3 Children Left Without Father After Sudden Death In Norwalk, Loved Ones Rally To Help 3 Children Left Without Father After Sudden Death In Norwalk, Loved Ones Rally To Help
3 Children Left Without Father After Sudden Death In Norwalk, Loved Ones Rally To Help Three children are facing life without their father after a Connecticut scooter crash claimed the life of a 46-year-old man remembered for his love of family, music, and ability to fix just about anything. Christopher Rashae Moorer, of Norwalk, was riding a scooter in the 600 block of West Avenue just after 4 a.m. on Nov. 4, when he crashed, police said. Emergency crews responded to a 911 call and rushed him to Norwalk Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. He leaves behind three children and a family struggling to cope with the sudden loss, a GoFundMe said.  His family reme…

SHARE

by Josh Lanier
Howell-Farmingdale, NJ
Breaking News
Police Sgt Busted For DWI In Howell: Court Records Police Sgt Busted For DWI In Howell: Court Records Police Sgt Busted For DWI In Howell: Court Records
Police Sgt Busted For DWI In Howell: Court Records A 42-year-old police sergeant in Middltown Township has been placed on administrative leave after being busted for DWI in Howell. Sgt. Elzbieta Banel was charged with DWI within 1000 foot of a school, simple assault/knowingly causing bodily injury and harassment on Wednesday, Nov. 4, according to court records obtained by Daily Voice. She is due back in court on Friday, Nov. 20. Middletown Police Chief Craig Weber told NJ 101.5 that Banel has been placed on administrative leave.  In 2023, Banel received a Life Saving Valor Award after running into a house on fire, without wearing…

SHARE

by Sam Barron
Stony Point, NY
Breaking News
Gun Found In Stony Point School Employee's Bag: Report Gun Found In Stony Point School Employee's Bag: Report Gun Found In Stony Point School Employee's Bag: Report
Gun Found In Stony Point School Employee's Bag: Report An employee at a Rockland County elementary school has been arrested after allegedly bringing a handgun onto school grounds, according to reports.  The incident happened at Farley Elementary School in Stony Point on Thursday, Nov. 5, The Monsey Scoop reported.  According to the outlet, authorities learned at around 10 p.m. on Thursday that a school employee had brought a handgun to work earlier that day. The firearm was reportedly inside a bag the employee had brought to school for their shift.  Detectives then went to the employee's home, where they interviewed th…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
SUV, Box Truck Collide At Hackensack-Maywood Border; Woman Removed On Stretcher SUV, Box Truck Collide At Hackensack-Maywood Border; Woman Removed On Stretcher SUV, Box Truck Collide At Hackensack-Maywood Border; Woman Removed On Stretcher
SUV, Box Truck Collide At Hackensack-Maywood Border; Woman Removed On Stretcher A woman was placed on a stretcher after her SUV collided with a large box truck at the Hackensack-Maywood border Tuesday morning, Nov. 10. The crash happened on The Esplanade right outside of Hackensack's Nellie K. Parker Elementary School, around 10:50 a.m., leaving a black Nissan SUV wedged against the driver's side of the truck. Maywood officers and firefighters responded to the scene, along with an ambulance from Hackensack Meridian Health University Medical Center. The female driver was loaded onto a stretcher, though it was not immediately clear whether she was injured or taken to a …

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
West Hempstead, NY
Breaking News
Loaded Gun Discovered In West Hempstead High Student’s Backpack, Police Say Loaded Gun Discovered In West Hempstead High Student’s Backpack, Police Say Loaded Gun Discovered In West Hempstead High Student’s Backpack, Police Say
Loaded Gun Discovered In West Hempstead High Student’s Backpack, Police Say A Long Island high school student hid a gun in his school backpack and is now facing a felony weapons charge, police said. The 15-year-old West Hempstead High student got into a fight with a Hempstead High student last week, the Nassau County Police Department said Tuesday, Nov. 10. After West Hempstead High leaders learned about the fight, they searched the teenager’s locker and backpack on Monday, Nov. 9, then discovered a loaded gun inside the bag, police said. School staff detained the student and called the cops, who responded and arrested the teenager without issue around 2 p.m., aut…

SHARE

by Joe Wilkinson

On Your Side

Hartford, CT
On Your Side
New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works
New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works A new Venmo feature aims to make splitting restaurant bills easier. Venmo unveiled a receipt scanning tool in a news release on Monday, Nov. 9. The feature automatically lists individual purchases and sends payment requests.  Users can take a photo of a receipt or upload an existing image, then assign each item to whoever ordered it. The app then calculates what everyone owes, including their share of taxes and tips. The feature also allows users to pay certain purchases themselves while splitting the remaining costs among friends. It works across different mobile devices wi…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
New City, NY
On Your Side
Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check
Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Federal food safety officials are warning consumers to check their freezers for certain meat and poultry products sold nationwide. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the public health alert on Friday, Nov. 6, after discovering allergens missing from product labels. The frozen products from Betterballen Foods LLC contain sesame that is not declared on their labels. The beef product also contains Worcestershire sauce made with anchovy, a fish allergen that is not declared. Consumers who purchased the affected products should not eat them, FSIS…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
On Your Side
Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise
Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks is revealing five new versions of its wildly popular Bearista cups as part of a holiday-themed mystery box collection. The coffeehouse chain unveiled its limited-edition Glass Bearista Cold Cup Surprise Box collection on Monday, Nov. 9. The new bear-shaped glasses will go on sale at select Starbucks locations on Tuesday, Nov. 10, for $39.95 each. The collection features five holiday-themed characters, including a rare golden bear. Each hand-blown glass cup comes in a mystery box, so customers won't know which design they're getting until they open the package. The five new Bearis…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
Bethesda, MD
On Your Side
Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders
Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Nearly 3.7 million ladders are being recalled after they collapsed suddenly, causing traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures. Little Giant Ladder Systems issued the recall for about 3,662,000 ladders equipped with Rapid Locks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 5. The recall affects 11 models with black or orange locking mechanisms used to adjust the ladders' height. The ladders can suddenly retract if the locks aren't fully engaged, creating a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of ladders retracting, causing 19 injuries, according to the CPSC. Three re…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
On Your Side
Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans
Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans A tattoo, real or fake, could score you free Chipotle on Friday the 13th. Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back its "tatted like a Chipotle bag" promotion, the company announced in a news release on Monday, Nov. 9. The buy-one-get-one deal will be available from 3 to 4 p.m. local time at participating restaurants across the US and Canada on Friday, Nov. 13. Customers who show up in person during the one-hour window with any tattoo can get a free entrée when purchasing another of equal or greater value. That includes permanent ink, temporary tattoos, or even a design drawn o…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker

National Interest

National Interest
Frat Suspended After Members Found Engulfed In Flames At Ohio State Frat Suspended After Members Found Engulfed In Flames At Ohio State Frat Suspended After Members Found Engulfed In Flames At Ohio State
Frat Suspended After Members Found Engulfed In Flames At Ohio State A disturbing video showing two men engulfed in flames has prompted Ohio State University to suspend a fraternity while investigators examine what happened. The university's student conduct office said it placed Sigma Alpha Epsilon on interim suspension. ABC affiliate WSYX in Columbus, Ohio, reported that police believe the video was filmed Saturday, Nov. 7, in the 1900 block of Indianola Avenue, where the fraternity’s house is located. The footage shows a man whose sweatpants are burning tackle another man, whose clothing then catches fire. Both struggle on the ground as onlookers watch and…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI
Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI A woman’s death aboard a cruise ship departing from a US port has prompted an FBI investigation into a suspected homicide. The MSC Seascape returned to Galveston, Texas, on Monday, Nov. 9, and federal agents responded, according to a statement from the FBI in Houston. The bureau later announced that an individual had been taken into custody in connection with the alleged homicide. It withheld that person’s identity pending notification of the victim’s family, according to its update. ABC News identified the person in custody as Jason Watford, 48, of Tyler, Texas. The outlet reported that h…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking
Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday bargains can come with a hidden cost, and scammers are counting on the seasonal rush to keep shoppers from looking closely. The FBI and Better Business Bureau warn that fraudulent offers, urgent messages, and convincing impersonators can put money and personal information at risk. The FBI says non-payment and non-delivery scams caused more than $503 million in reported losses in 2025. Those figures cover the full year, not just holiday shopping. In non-delivery scams, buyers pay for merchandise that never arrives. Non-payment scams target sellers who ship goods but never receive pa…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners
Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Some money matters never make it into the conversation, even between people who share their lives. A new survey reveals which financial secrets Americans are keeping quiet. A Talker Research survey of 2,000 Americans found that 59 percent reported keeping a financial secret from others. TD Bank US commissioned the study. A bad credit score topped the list at 21 percent, followed by significant credit card debt at 16 percent. The findings cover secrets hidden from others generally, while 11 percent specifically reported a bank account their partner did not know about. Meanwhile, 30 percent …

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Search Ad Scams Could Cost You: What To Check Search Ad Scams Could Cost You: What To Check Search Ad Scams Could Cost You: What To Check
Search Ad Scams Could Cost You: What To Check A routine Google search could take a costly turn before you realize anything is wrong. Scammers buy search ads that impersonate legitimate businesses, then send users to convincing fake websites, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. Those pages can steal login credentials and financial information, enabling account theft. The trap starts with something ordinary: searching for a familiar company and choosing a prominent result. Criminals can copy a business’s website and use a nearly identical address, making the destination look trustworthy. The consequences can extend b…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi

Your Community

Blairstown, NJ
Your Community
Service Tech, 20, Killed On Route 80, Now Parents Want To Rename Overpass In His Memory Service Tech, 20, Killed On Route 80, Now Parents Want To Rename Overpass In His Memory Service Tech, 20, Killed On Route 80, Now Parents Want To Rename Overpass In His Memory
Service Tech, 20, Killed On Route 80, Now Parents Want To Rename Overpass In His Memory Ethan Schultz was just 20 years old when he was struck and killed by a vehicle on Route 80 in Warren County. The crash happened on Oct. 23, 2025, four days before the Bangor, PA resident's 21st birthday. Now, nearly one year later, Schultz's parents are on a mission to permanently honor his memory, having launched a petition to rename the State Park Overpass, where he died, after him. "We can attest to his immense potential and the bright future that was so senselessly cut short," Jason Schultz and Cathleen Foss Schultz wrote. "He was not just our son, but a loving…

SHARE

by Sam Barron
Manassas, VA
Your Community
UVA Community Health Grants Open Until Nov. 19 UVA Community Health Grants Open Until Nov. 19 UVA Community Health Grants Open Until Nov. 19
UVA Community Health Grants Open Until Nov. 19 Nonprofits serving Northern Virginia and Culpeper can apply for UVA Community Health grants starting at $5,000, with online applications due Thursday, Nov. 19. According to UVA Community Health, applicants must have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, serve their communities and align with its mission. The organization awarded $297,000 to local groups last year to help improve access to care. Two grant categories are available. Healthy Spark Grants support work addressing priorities in the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), along with non-medical factors affecting health. These include econo…

SHARE

by Daily Voice
Newark, NJ
Your Community
$1 Million Gift To Double Newark Medical Respite Capacity $1 Million Gift To Double Newark Medical Respite Capacity $1 Million Gift To Double Newark Medical Respite Capacity
$1 Million Gift To Double Newark Medical Respite Capacity A $1 million donation from RWJBarnabas Health will double a Newark program’s capacity to house people experiencing homelessness who need somewhere to recover after leaving a hospital. According to the health system, United Community Corporation (UCC) will expand its medical respite program from 10 to 20 residents. The investment will also provide a location better suited to people who use wheelchairs or have other physical limitations. The funding will help UCC maintain operations at its Roseville Avenue emergency shelter for at least three years. Its respite program offers temporary housin…

SHARE

by Daily Voice
Ambler-Blue Bell, PA
Your Community
Autism Advocate Helps Train MCCC Police Cadets Autism Advocate Helps Train MCCC Police Cadets Autism Advocate Helps Train MCCC Police Cadets
Autism Advocate Helps Train Mccc Police Cadets A Malvern autism advocate is helping Montgomery County Community College police cadets understand how to communicate with people on the autism spectrum before entering the field. According to the college, Alex Mann, 26, addressed about 30 cadets at its Municipal Police Academy. Mann, who has Level 1 autism spectrum disorder, began his advocacy eight years ago and has visited more than 500 police departments across the country. Stephen Salera, the academy’s coordinator of public services training programs, has invited Mann to address each incoming cadet class twice annually since 2020. His h…

SHARE

by Daily Voice
Holyoke, MA
Your Community
Holyoke Medical Center Names New Chief Of Hospital Medicine Holyoke Medical Center Names New Chief Of Hospital Medicine Holyoke Medical Center Names New Chief Of Hospital Medicine
Holyoke Medical Center Names New Chief Of Hospital Medicine Dr. Krishna Kafle has joined Holyoke Medical Center as chief of hospital medicine after a decade of practice at Baystate Medical Center. Kafle is board-certified in internal medicine and held a unit medical director position at Baystate for more than six years. He earned his medical degree at Nepal’s Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, and completed a residency at Coney Island Hospital in New York. “I am excited to join the dedicated, compassionate, and professional team at Holyoke Medical Center, which is committed to providing high-quality care to patients and continuously improv…

SHARE

by Daily Voice