Albany, NY
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‘The Only Thing Holding Albany Back’ Is Finally Coming Down, Gov. Hochul Cheers ‘The Only Thing Holding Albany Back’ Is Finally Coming Down, Gov. Hochul Cheers ‘The Only Thing Holding Albany Back’ Is Finally Coming Down, Gov. Hochul Cheers
‘The Only Thing Holding Albany Back’ Is Finally Coming Down, Gov. Hochul Cheers Physical demolition of Albany’s notorious Central Warehouse began Monday, Sept. 21, following years of debate and preparation. Gov. Kathy Hochul called the 11-story eyesore “the only thing holding Albany back from its full potential” and cheered on the first strike from a construction vehicle into the side of the building. Crews spent the past 13 months removing more than 4,500 tons of asbestos and other contaminated materials from the 99-year-old building, the governor’s office said. Demolition will begin with a rail bridge connecting the building to an Amtrak spur, then continue with rem…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Tysons, VA
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$27M Makeover Sets Stage As Two-Building Tysons Office Portfolio Changes Hands $27M Makeover Sets Stage As Two-Building Tysons Office Portfolio Changes Hands $27M Makeover Sets Stage As Two-Building Tysons Office Portfolio Changes Hands
$27M Makeover Sets Stage As Two-Building Tysons Office Portfolio Changes Hands A pair of prominent Virginia office buildings have new owners after a $27 million overhaul helped breathe new life into the properties. The 466,230-square-foot portfolio at 1676 International Drive and 8260 Greensboro Drive in Tysons was acquired by Cummings Capital Partners and JSB Capital Group, JLL Capital Markets announced on Monday, Sept. 21. JLL represented the seller in the deal and arranged acquisition financing for the buyers. The company did not disclose the sale price or financing amount. The portfolio includes two very different buildings: a 309,318-square-foot, 13-story tower …

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by Zak Failla
Alexandria, VA
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Maryland Man Squeezes Mom's Hand On Command Week After Crash Left Him Critically Hurt Maryland Man Squeezes Mom's Hand On Command Week After Crash Left Him Critically Hurt Maryland Man Squeezes Mom's Hand On Command Week After Crash Left Him Critically Hurt
Maryland Man Squeezes Mom's Hand On Command Week After Crash Left Him Critically Hurt A squeeze of his mother’s hand meant everything after a brutal week for the family of a 21-year-old Maryland man fighting for his life. Tristan Archer Roush, who lives in Baltimore and is from Abingdon, remained in critical condition at Shock Trauma on Monday, Sept. 21, one week after he was severely injured in a crash and flown to the hospital. But his family received an encouraging sign Monday morning. Roush squeezed his mother Michele’s hand on voice command and also moved his toes and shoulders when asked, according to his brother, Chayse Roush. Doctors also successfully removed a mon…

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by Zak Failla
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
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Red Carpet Rollout For Husky Going Home After 524 Days At Bergen County Shelter (VIDEO) Red Carpet Rollout For Husky Going Home After 524 Days At Bergen County Shelter (VIDEO) Red Carpet Rollout For Husky Going Home After 524 Days At Bergen County Shelter (VIDEO)
Red Carpet Rollout For Husky Going Home After 524 Days At Bergen County Shelter (Video) After 524 days at the Bergen County Animal Shelter, Appa finally got to walk the red carpet — straight into her new life. Shelter staff rolled out a red carpet for the Husky over the weekend as she left with her new family, Deb Yankow, who heads the shelter's adoption center, announced. Appa had spent 524 days at the shelter before finding her new home.  The nearly 2-year-old Husky had been adopted on May 31, 2025, but was returned on June 7 after the adopter's son could not handle her, shelter manager Meg Tedeschi previously told Daily Voice. Appa needed an experienced dog o…

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by Cecilia Levine
Elmont, NY
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Belmont Park Reopens After $555M Overhaul — With Year-Round Racing Coming To Elmont Belmont Park Reopens After $555M Overhaul — With Year-Round Racing Coming To Elmont Belmont Park Reopens After $555M Overhaul — With Year-Round Racing Coming To Elmont
Belmont Park Reopens After $555M Overhaul — With Year-Round Racing Coming To Elmont Belmont Park horse track has reopened following a $555 million renovation. The Elmont track hosted its first races in three years on Friday, Sept. 18 and will welcome the Belmont Stakes back home in 2027, along with next year’s Breeders’ Cup. “Here on Long Island, the new Belmont Park is a state-of-the-art, world-class facility with brand new fan amenities and huge expansions in accessible green space,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said. Belmont had been closed for reconstruction since 2023, and the massive renovation was part of a deal with state leaders for an upgraded facility — with substantial c…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Westhampton-Quogue, NY
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Nor'easter Postpones Suffolk County Police Vehicle Auction Nor'easter Postpones Suffolk County Police Vehicle Auction Nor'easter Postpones Suffolk County Police Vehicle Auction
Nor'easter Postpones Suffolk County Police Vehicle Auction Long Islanders will have the chance to buy 80 vehicles for as little as $500 each at an upcoming police auction — but not this weekend. The Suffolk County Police Department's auction set for at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 has been postponed due to the impending nor'easter, police said Friday, Sept. 25. "A new date will be announced in the future," police said. All 80 cars will start with a minimum $500 bid and will be sold “as is,” the department announced Monday, Sept. 21. The auction will take place at the police impound lot at 100 Old Country Road in Westhampton. The newest car…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Babylon, NY
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House Destroyed In Fire Island Blaze Was One-Of-A-Kind Example Of ‘Architectural Daring’ House Destroyed In Fire Island Blaze Was One-Of-A-Kind Example Of ‘Architectural Daring’ House Destroyed In Fire Island Blaze Was One-Of-A-Kind Example Of ‘Architectural Daring’
House Destroyed In Fire Island Blaze Was One-Of-a-kind Example Of ‘Architectural Daring’ The home destroyed in a devastating house fire on Fire Island was a pioneering environmentally friendly house built in 1976, officials said. Flames erupted from 141 Ocean Walk in Fire Island Pines around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, prompting numerous departments to respond to the scene, the Bayport Fire Department said. Crews extinguished the fire before it could spread to adjacent buildings, but the house was destroyed, according to the Fair Harbor Fire Department. The blaze started with an accidental grill fire, according to the Pines Historical Society, which shared additional detail…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Friends ID Bicyclist, 35, Killed In Deadly Hit-Run In Poughkeepsie Friends ID Bicyclist, 35, Killed In Deadly Hit-Run In Poughkeepsie Friends ID Bicyclist, 35, Killed In Deadly Hit-Run In Poughkeepsie
Friends ID Bicyclist, 35, Killed In Deadly Hit-Run In Poughkeepsie A 35-year-old man killed while riding his bicycle near his Dutchess County home has been identified — and a fundraiser is now helping his family with funeral and burial expenses.   New, updated report - Driver Indicted In Fatal Hit-Run In Dutchess County Was Over Twice Legal Limit: DA Town of Poughkeepsie resident Jamie Arroyo, 35, was killed on Salt Point Turnpike in the Town of Poughkeepsie at around 12:31 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, friends of his family confirmed.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, Arroyo had been riding north when he was struck …

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by Ben Crnic
Five Towns, NY
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Police Surge At LI Synagogues For Yom Kippur After Canada Shooting Police Surge At LI Synagogues For Yom Kippur After Canada Shooting Police Surge At LI Synagogues For Yom Kippur After Canada Shooting
Police Surge At LI Synagogues For Yom Kippur After Canada Shooting Police beefed up security at Long Island synagogues on Monday, Sept. 21 for observance of Yom Kippur. “As Jewish New Yorkers prepare for the High Holidays, we’re continuing our record investments to protect sensitive sites and surging State Police resources to keep communities safe across our state,” Gov. Kathy Hochul previously said. Security was on especially high alert following a shooting in Ontario, Canada, outside a synagogue Sunday evening, Sept. 20. A police officer — hired by the congregation in Belleville — exchanged fire with an armed suspect, CNN reported. The officer was in an…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Windsor Locks, CT
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Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How BDL Fared Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How BDL Fared Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How BDL Fared
Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How BDL 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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by Chris Spiker
Wayne, NJ
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Wayne Bartender Loses Leg In Route 80 Crash After Work, Sources Say Wayne Bartender Loses Leg In Route 80 Crash After Work, Sources Say Wayne Bartender Loses Leg In Route 80 Crash After Work, Sources Say
Wayne Bartender Loses Leg In Route 80 Crash After Work, Sources Say A 27-year-old bartender lost his leg in a serious Route 80 crash on the way home from work, according to those who knew him. Jonathan Vinanzaca-Quizhpi, of Kearny, was driving a Lexus west on Route 80 in Montville Township when he ran off the left side of the highway and struck the end of a guardrail near milepost 47.8, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said. Troopers responded to the crash at 2:30 a.m., Marchan said. Vinanzaca-Quizhpi suffered serious injuries and was taken to an area hospital, according to Marchan. Those who knew Vinanzaca-Quizhpi say that he lost his…

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by Cecilia Levine
Watertown, CT
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Lost Sculpture Crafted By New England Trailblazer Turns Up In British Home Lost Sculpture Crafted By New England Trailblazer Turns Up In British Home Lost Sculpture Crafted By New England Trailblazer Turns Up In British Home
Lost Sculpture Crafted By New England Trailblazer Turns Up In British Home A rare marble bust found left outside in a British garden designed by renowned artists from Massachusetts more than 170 years ago failed to sell at auction, the BBC reported.  Chorley’s Auctioneers offered the 1854 sculpture for sale in Gloucester on Tuesday, Sept. 15. It was expected to bring $24,000 (£18,000), but no one bought it. The bust shows Daphne, known in Greek mythology as Apollo’s first love. Its Latin inscription reads, "Harriet Hosmer me fecit Romae." That means, "Harriet Hosmer made me in Rome". An undated photo of Harriet Goodhue Hosmer. The acclaimed sculptor l…

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by Josh Lanier