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NY OKs Eating Hudson River Fish: Would You Do It? (POLL) NY OKs Eating Hudson River Fish: Would You Do It? (POLL)
NY OKs Eating Hudson River Fish: Would You Do It? (Poll) For the first time in decades, some Hudson River fish are allowed back on the menu. But not without limits. The New York State Department of Health this month announced updated guidance allowing people to eat certain fish from the Lower Hudson River for the first time in 50 years, according to state officials. The change comes as levels of harmful chemicals known as PCBs have declined in some fish species, making limited consumption safer for anglers and their families, the department said. “New York State is a beautiful place to fish, and as we kick off the fishing season, the Department …
Plane Crashes On Hudson River: 'Another Miracle On The Hudson' Plane Crashes On Hudson River: 'Another Miracle On The Hudson'
Plane Crashes On Hudson River: 'Another Miracle On The Hudson' A plane that reportedly left a Long Island airport crashed into the Hudson River after attempting an emergency landing in Orange County, NY, on Monday night, March 2. According to News 12, the Cessna 172 took off from the runway at Long Island MacArthur Airport in Islip and crashed on the southbound side of the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge in Newburgh. The FAA confirmed only two people were on board at the time of the 8 p.m., crash just east of New York Stewart International Airport. The Middle Hope Fire Department said the occupants were able to get out of the plane and swim to shore.&…
Trump 'Terminates' $16B NY/NJ Gateway Tunnel Project Trump 'Terminates' $16B NY/NJ Gateway Tunnel Project
Trump 'Terminates' $16B NY/NJ Gateway Tunnel Project The $16 billion Gateway Tunnel project that will connect New York and New Jersey under the Hudson River is "terminated," President Donald Trump said. "The project in New York — it’s billions and billions of dollars that [U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY)] Schumer has worked 20 years to get," Trump said during a Wednesday, Oct. 16 press conference. "It’s terminated. Tell him it’s terminated, Jennifer." The surprise remark came during a press conference about the federal government shutdown. Schumer quipped back on X, calling Gateway "the most important infrastructure project" in the na…
22 Hospitalized After Mega-Yacht With 400 Aboard Crashes Into Hudson River Dock 22 Hospitalized After Mega-Yacht With 400 Aboard Crashes Into Hudson River Dock
22 Hospitalized After Mega-Yacht With 400 Aboard Crashes Into Hudson River Dock This story has been updated. Thirty-five people were injured, 22 of whom were hospitalized, after a party cruiser hit a dock in the Hudson River. The incident happened around 4 p.m. Saturday, June 21 in Manhattan, near 125th Street. At least 400 people were on the mega-yacht at the time of the incident, according to ABC 7 New York. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Estate Featured In Netflix’s 'Zero Day' Starring Robert De Niro Listed For $15M Estate Featured In Netflix’s 'Zero Day' Starring Robert De Niro Listed For $15M
Estate Featured In Netflix’s 'Zero Day' Starring Robert De Niro Listed For $15M A stunning estate featured as a key filming location in the Netflix thriller series "Zero Day" is now on the market for $15 million. Known as Rabbit Hill, the 22-acre Westchester estate at 842 Sleepy Hollow Road in Briarcliff Manor blends old-world grandeur with modern comfort and cinematic appeal, according to its listing by Compass.  Originally built in 1929 and restored in 2016, the Georgian-style mansion recently served as a principal location for "Zero Day," a political conspiracy drama that aired in February 2025 and stars Robert De Niro, who also co-created the show.  The…
1 Killed, 2 Injured After Explosion On Boat In Hudson River Off Manhattan's West Side 1 Killed, 2 Injured After Explosion On Boat In Hudson River Off Manhattan's West Side
1 Killed, 2 Injured After Explosion On Boat In Hudson River Off Manhattan's West Side A man was killed and two others injured after an explosion on board a sewage transport boat docked in the Hudson River. It happened around 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 24, off Manhattan near the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant, according to the US Coast Guard. The incident, in the area of West 135th Street, was reportedly "linked to 'hot work' aboard a docked boat," the Coast Guard said.  The North River wastewater treatment plant is built on a 28-acre reinforced concrete platform over the Hudson River.  The identity of the victim has not yet been rel…
7 Killed In Separate Crashes Involving Same Small Plane Aircraft Model 7 Killed In Separate Crashes Involving Same Small Plane Aircraft Model
7 Killed In Separate Crashes Involving Same Small Plane Aircraft Model Seven people were killed within hours in separate small plane crashes in the Midwest over the weekend. A Cessna 180 went down into the Platte River in Fremont, Nebraska, at about 8:45 p.m. local time Friday, April 18, resulting in the deaths of all three passengers, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office reported that the aircraft was traveling along the river about 40 miles northwest of Omaha when it unexpectedly went down.  Recovery efforts led to the identification of the victims: Daniel Williams, age 43, from Moundridge,…
FAA Grounds NY Helicopter Operator After Deadly Hudson River Crash FAA Grounds NY Helicopter Operator After Deadly Hudson River Crash
FAA Grounds NY Helicopter Operator After Deadly Hudson River Crash The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an emergency order grounding the company behind the helicopter flight that crashed into the Hudson River in Jersey City last week. The FAA issued its order against New York Helicopter Charter Inc. Monday, April 14, following the crash that killed six people, including three children, on Thursday, April 10. "The FAA is taking this action in part because after the company’s director of operations voluntarily shut down flights, he was fired," Chris Rocheleau, acting FAA Administrator said. Jason Costello, the director of operations at New Yo…
Helicopter Pilot In Deadly Hudson River Crash Was Navy SEAL Who Dreamed Of Flying: Reports Helicopter Pilot In Deadly Hudson River Crash Was Navy SEAL Who Dreamed Of Flying: Reports
Helicopter Pilot In Deadly Hudson River Crash Was Navy SEAL Who Dreamed Of Flying: Reports Just two weeks before a deadly helicopter crash over the Hudson River, Navy veteran Sean Johnson posted a video of himself flying past the Freedom Tower. “When it all comes together,” the 36-year-old wrote on Facebook on March 27, alongside the clip showing him piloting a Bell 206. On Thursday, April 10, that same type of helicopter went down in Hudson County, NJ, killing Johnson and the family of five on board: Siemens exec Agustin Escobar, his wife Merce Camprubi Montal, and their three children. Johnson was identified by his wife Kathryn, who spoke with Gothamist.  A cause of…
Harrowing Photos Show Tech CEO, Family Moments Before Deadly Hudson River Helicopter Crash Harrowing Photos Show Tech CEO, Family Moments Before Deadly Hudson River Helicopter Crash
Harrowing Photos Show Tech CEO, Family Moments Before Deadly Hudson River Helicopter Crash Heartbreaking photos captured just before takeoff show Agustin Escobar, his wife, Mercè Montal, and their three young children standing together outside a helicopter — moments before it crashed into the Hudson River, killing all on board (scroll down to see). The tourist helicopter went down on Thursday, April 10, claiming the lives of the Escobar family and the 36-year-old pilot, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, according to multiple news outlets. ABC News identified the family as those killed. The family's smiling photos — now circulating online — were taken just moments be…
3 Kids Among 6 Killed When Helicopter Crashes Into Hudson River Near Lower Manhattan 3 Kids Among 6 Killed When Helicopter Crashes Into Hudson River Near Lower Manhattan
3 Kids Among 6 Killed When Helicopter Crashes Into Hudson River Near Lower Manhattan Six people, including three children, were killed when a tour helicopter carrying a family crashed into the Hudson River near Lower Manhattan. UPDATE: Harrowing Photos Show Tech CEO, Family Moments Before Deadly Hudson River Helicopter Crash Reports of a downed aircraft near the West Side Highway and Spring Street in Lower Manhattan came in just before 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, the NYPD said on X.  The chopper, operated by New York Helicopters, was carrying three adults and three children when it lost control shortly after turning at the George Washington Bridge to fly along …
Wesleyan, Yale Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why Wesleyan, Yale Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why
Wesleyan, Yale Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why Choosing a college is about more than academics, sports, and social life — campus beauty can also make a lasting impression. Travel magazine Conde Nast released its 2025 list of the 54 Most Beautiful College Campuses in the United States. Across the Northeast, several schools stand out for their historic architecture, stunning landscapes, and picturesque settings. Whether framed by rolling hills, autumn foliage, or Gothic spires, these colleges offer students an inspiring backdrop for their studies. Connecticut Wesleyan University was recognized for utilizing Greek Revival a…
Hollywood Couple Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones List Westchester Home For $12M: Report Hollywood Couple Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones List Westchester Home For $12M: Report
Hollywood Couple Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones List Westchester Home For $12M: Report A 12-acre gated Westchester County estate set alongside the picturesque Hudson River is now up for sale by its two famous residents and Hollywood stars Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, a new repor says. The over 11,000-square-foot home, located in Irvington, is now listed for $12 million by real estate agency Compass, according to The Wall Street Journal.  The residence, which Zeta-Jones bought in 2019 for $4.5 million, features around 130 feet of riverside frontage and dates back to the 1920s. It sits on land that once belonged to Charles Lewis Tiffany, who founded the jewelr…