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Harrisburg, PA
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PhD Student Who Killed Infant, Abused Twin Baby Brother Sentenced PhD Student Who Killed Infant, Abused Twin Baby Brother Sentenced PhD Student Who Killed Infant, Abused Twin Baby Brother Sentenced
PhD Student Who Killed Infant, Abused Twin Baby Brother Sentenced A former PhD student from New Jersey who killed her friend’s infant son and abused his twin brother was sentenced in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, Oct. 28, court records show. Nicole Elizabeth Virzi, 32, of Saddle Brook, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder, aggravated assault, and endangering the welfare of children in the death of 6-week-old Leon Katz and injuries to his twin brother. Leon was alert, behaving normally, and had no head injuries when his parents left him with Virzi at their Pittsburgh apartment, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, Oct. 29. His p…

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by Jillian Pikora
White Plains, NY
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Actress Elke Sommer Dies: Golden Globe Winner Charmed Hollywood Actress Elke Sommer Dies: Golden Globe Winner Charmed Hollywood Actress Elke Sommer Dies: Golden Globe Winner Charmed Hollywood
Actress Elke Sommer Dies: Golden Globe Winner Charmed Hollywood Elke Sommer, the international screen star who brought glamour and comedy to the “Pink Panther” film series, has died, according to multiple reports. The Golden Globe winner died Wednesday, Oct. 28, at her home in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles after an extended period of declining health. She was 85. The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline reported her death. Sommer starred opposite Peter Sellers in “A Shot in the Dark,” the 1964 sequel to “The Pink Panther.” The role became one of her best-known performances in a career that spanned American and European cinema. She also appeared al…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
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Longtime Zookeeper Killed In Leopard Attack At Safari Park Longtime Zookeeper Killed In Leopard Attack At Safari Park Longtime Zookeeper Killed In Leopard Attack At Safari Park
Longtime Zookeeper Killed In Leopard Attack At Safari Park A zookeeper has died after being attacked by a leopard at a safari park where she worked for nearly 40 years. The woman died on Tuesday, Oct. 27, after suffering serious injuries at Beekse Bergen Safari Park in Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands, the park announced in an Instagram post. The attack happened on Saturday, Oct. 24, while she was working inside an enclosure with two male Persian leopards. The unidentified zookeeper was alone when she suffered severe injuries to her head and neck, Dutch public broadcaster NOS reported. Despite her injuries, she managed to alert coworkers using a walk…

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by Chris Spiker
Readington Township, NJ
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Man Dead After Mustang Bursts Into Flames: Readington PD Man Dead After Mustang Bursts Into Flames: Readington PD Man Dead After Mustang Bursts Into Flames: Readington PD
Man Dead After Mustang Bursts Into Flames: Readington PD A 31-year-old Whitehouse Station man was killed in a crash in Readington Township Wednesday, Oct. 28, authorities said. At 6:34 p.m., first responders were on scene at Lightfield Road and found a Ford Mustang on fire and heavily damaged after leaving the roadway and striking a tree, Readington Township police said. Officers located the driver, Jayce Anderson who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, unconscious and trapped inside the car, police said. Officers simultaneously attempted extrication of the driver, as well as fire suppression efforts, police said. The fire was extinguished…

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by Sam Barron
Montclair, NJ
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Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion
Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has listed her family's historic Victorian estate is for nearly $3.5 million after moving into the state's designated governor's mansion, Drumthwacket, over the summer. The home at 176 S. Mountain Ave., in Montclair is listed for $3,499,000, according to Zillow. The property is listed by Kathryn Scandalios of Stanton Company. Built in 1865, the Empire Victorian sits on 1.1 acres and features six bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and one half-bath. Inside, the home boasts soaring ceilings, intricate moldings, refinished hardwood floors, oversized windows, an…

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by Cecilia Levine
Simsbury, CT
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2 Missing College Students Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip 2 Missing College Students Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip 2 Missing College Students Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip
2 Missing College Students Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip Two college students who vanished during a mountain hiking trip have been found dead, ending a search that stretched across snow-covered terrain. Jackson Donlon, 20, and Kaden Matsuda, 19, were discovered near each other in a basin of West Apostle Mountain in Colorado’s Chaffee County around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, authorities said. Authorities identified Donlon as being from New York but have not released his hometown or specified where in the state he lived. Both attended Colorado Mountain College’s Leadville campus, according to ABC affiliate Denver7. Matsuda was studying to becom…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
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Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List
Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Pop-Tarts Launching 'Unexpected' Flavor Inspired By Liquid Death: When To Buy Pop-Tarts Launching 'Unexpected' Flavor Inspired By Liquid Death: When To Buy Pop-Tarts Launching 'Unexpected' Flavor Inspired By Liquid Death: When To Buy
Pop-Tarts Launching 'Unexpected' Flavor Inspired By Liquid Death: When To Buy Pop-Tarts is teaming up with Liquid Death to introduce a new orange-flavored pastry. The new Squeezed to Death Frosted Orange Pop-Tarts will arrive at participating retailers in November, Mars, Incorporated announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The limited-time flavor is based on Liquid Death's orange soda-flavored sparkling water. The toaster pastries feature an orange-flavored filling and a crust with hints of sugar cookie flavor, along with frosting and orange sprinkles. "Pop-Tarts has always made room for a little fun with flavor, and our partnerships let us take that spirit…

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by Chris Spiker
Stamford, CT
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iPhone Security Warning: Apple Expands Protection After Targeted Attack Report iPhone Security Warning: Apple Expands Protection After Targeted Attack Report iPhone Security Warning: Apple Expands Protection After Targeted Attack Report
iPhone Security Warning: Apple Expands Protection After Targeted Attack Report Apple’s warning about a highly sophisticated attack is bringing fresh attention to a security step iPhone users should check. The company released iOS 18.7.11 and iPadOS 18.7.11 on Monday, Oct. 26, extending protection against a security flaw to older devices, including the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, according to Apple’s security advisory. Apple says it is aware of a report that the flaw may have been exploited in an “extremely sophisticated attack” targeting specific individuals using versions of iOS before iOS 27. That wording matters: The advisory describes a potentially targeted attack…

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by Joe Lombardi
Mt. Kisco, NY
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Popular Butter Brand Faces Recall Across 10 States Popular Butter Brand Faces Recall Across 10 States Popular Butter Brand Faces Recall Across 10 States
Popular Butter Brand Faces Recall Across 10 States A butter product is under recall, giving shoppers a reason to check what is tucked inside their refrigerators and freezers. The recall covers Miyoko’s Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter, according to an FDA enforcement report. The agency lists yeast, mold, and E. coli as the reason. Prosperity Organic Foods Inc., based in Boise, Idaho, voluntarily initiated the recall Friday, Sept. 11. The FDA classified it as Class II on Friday, Oct. 23, and lists its status as ongoing. The affected product was distributed in 10 states: Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana,…

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by Joe Lombardi
Stamford, CT
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Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change? Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change? Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change?
Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change? The countdown is on: Daylight saving time ends in days, and a familiar clock ritual will shake up daily routines. Clocks across most of the US turn back one hour at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 1, returning to 1 a.m., according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. That puts the switch just eight days away. The return to standard time brings an extra hour that night, potentially allowing more sleep. But there’s a trade-off: Evening darkness will arrive earlier by the clock. Sunrise also shifts earlier, bringing more morning light. The reset does not create or erase da…

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by Joe Lombardi
Stamford, CT
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Barbara Barrie Dies: Versatile Actress' Many Roles Spanned Movies, TV, Broadway Barbara Barrie Dies: Versatile Actress' Many Roles Spanned Movies, TV, Broadway Barbara Barrie Dies: Versatile Actress' Many Roles Spanned Movies, TV, Broadway
Barbara Barrie Dies: Versatile Actress' Many Roles Spanned Movies, TV, Broadway Barbara Barrie, a versatile actress whose career carried her from Broadway to familiar television living rooms, has died, according to multiple reports. Barrie died in New York City on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at her Manhattan home. She was 95. Her daughter, Jane Harnick, told The New York Times that Barrie had terminal cancer and that her death was medically assisted. Her work earned recognition across film, theater, and television, including Oscar, Tony, and Emmy nominations. Movie audiences knew her as the mother in the 1979 coming-of-age film “Breaking Away,” a performance that earned her a…

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by Joe Lombardi
Reading, PA
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‘Daily Show’ Writer, Obama Speechwriter Kevin Bleyer Killed In Crash At 54 ‘Daily Show’ Writer, Obama Speechwriter Kevin Bleyer Killed In Crash At 54 ‘Daily Show’ Writer, Obama Speechwriter Kevin Bleyer Killed In Crash At 54
‘Daily Show’ Writer, Obama Speechwriter Kevin Bleyer Killed In Crash At 54 A four-time Emmy-winning “Daily Show” writer who also penned jokes for former President Barack Obama was killed in a Pennsylvania car crash, his family announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Kevin Bleyer, 54, was driving on a rural road in Millrift, Pike County, where he had a home, when the crash happened on Sunday, Oct. 25, his publicist told The Hollywood Reporter. No one else was hurt. His wife, Nella Vera, remembered him as her “soulmate” and “partner in crime” in a heartbreaking tribute shared on his Facebook page. “He had many public accomplishments and awards throughout his long and succes…

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by Jillian Pikora
Carlisle, PA
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Mom Killed In Fiery I-81 PA Pileup Left Daughter; Trucker Admitted Speeding: Affidavit Mom Killed In Fiery I-81 PA Pileup Left Daughter; Trucker Admitted Speeding: Affidavit Mom Killed In Fiery I-81 PA Pileup Left Daughter; Trucker Admitted Speeding: Affidavit
Mom Killed In Fiery I-81 PA Pileup Left Daughter; Trucker Admitted Speeding: Affidavit A mother killed in a fiery seven-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 left behind a daughter, and the truck driver charged in her death admitted speeding before the collision, according to a fundraiser and court documents. Jessica Moore, 36, of Newville, died in the crash Friday morning, Oct. 23, Cumberland County Coroner Charley Hall confirmed. David Rodis Lynn III, 43, of Round Rock, Texas, faces homicide by vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle, recklessly endangering another person, and summary driving charges, according to court records. Daily Voice obtained court documents on Wednesday, O…

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by Jillian Pikora
Wayne, NJ
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Police Chief's Son Killed Riding Motorcycle Home From 12-Hour NJ Transit Shift Police Chief's Son Killed Riding Motorcycle Home From 12-Hour NJ Transit Shift Police Chief's Son Killed Riding Motorcycle Home From 12-Hour NJ Transit Shift
Police Chief's Son Killed Riding Motorcycle Home From 12-Hour NJ Transit Shift The 36-year-old son of a New York police chief has been identified as the victim of a Wayne, NJ, motorcycle crash last week. Brian Philip Post, of Ringwood, died Friday, Oct. 23, in a crash involving his motorcycle, a Ford Transit van, and a Jeep Wrangler near Hamburg Turnpike and Black Oak Ridge Road around 7:14 a.m., authorities said. Post, who worked in maintenance for NJ Transit in Paterson, was the son of Town of Goshen Police Chief James Post, according to a GoFundMe launched to support his family.  The Town of Goshen Police Department said Brian was heading home after finishing…

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by Cecilia Levine
Mount Pleasant, NY
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Ex-NYPD Sergeant Who Drove Drunk In Fatal Wrong-Way Crash On Taconic In Westchester Gets Prison Ex-NYPD Sergeant Who Drove Drunk In Fatal Wrong-Way Crash On Taconic In Westchester Gets Prison Ex-NYPD Sergeant Who Drove Drunk In Fatal Wrong-Way Crash On Taconic In Westchester Gets Prison
Ex-nypd Sergeant Who Drove Drunk In Fatal Wrong-Way Crash On Taconic In Westchester Gets Prison A former NYPD sergeant from Orange County will spend time in prison for driving drunk in the wrong direction on the Taconic State Parkway in Westchester County, killing a 61-year-old doorman who was heading home from work.   Warwick resident Tiffany Howell, 48, was sentenced to four to 12 years in state prison on Wednesday, Oct. 28, in connection with the death of Manuel Boitel, 61, of Peekskill, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced. Howell, who was an off-duty NYPD sergeant at the time of the crash, previously pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and secon…

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by Ben Crnic
Albany, NY
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Woman Found Slain In NY Home, Suspect Dies After Police Chase 200 Miles Away: NYSP Woman Found Slain In NY Home, Suspect Dies After Police Chase 200 Miles Away: NYSP Woman Found Slain In NY Home, Suspect Dies After Police Chase 200 Miles Away: NYSP
Woman Found Slain In NY Home, Suspect Dies After Police Chase 200 Miles Away: Nysp A woman was found shot to death inside a New York home, and a suspect in the case died later the same day about 200 miles away after a police chase, authorities said. Mellissa K. Pelc-Lohr, 50, of Brushton, was found dead around 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 at a residence in Moira, New York State Police said. Investigators quickly identified Norman E. Lohr Jr., 50, of Michigan, as a suspect in the case and searched for a red 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, according to state police. The vehicle was located around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Lyons, about 200 miles southwest of Moira, according to authorit…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Chappaqua, NY
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Longtime High School Basketball, Football Coach In Westchester Battling Stage 4 Brain Cancer Longtime High School Basketball, Football Coach In Westchester Battling Stage 4 Brain Cancer Longtime High School Basketball, Football Coach In Westchester Battling Stage 4 Brain Cancer
Longtime High School Basketball, Football Coach In Westchester Battling Stage 4 Brain Cancer A longtime Northern Westchester high school coach who spent more than three decades helping young athletes is now facing a devastating battle with terminal brain cancer, prompting his family to seek help.  Dave Fernandes, known to generations of Horace Greeley High School athletes in Chappaqua as "Coach Dave," was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma in September 2026, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser launched by his daughter, Kayle Fernandes, on Tuesday, Oct. 27.  The diagnosis came suddenly, and his health has declined rapidly, his daughter said. Fernandes spent more than 30 y…

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by Ben Crnic
Pascack Valley, NJ
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Conservative Influencers Charged In Minnesota Voting Stunt Conservative Influencers Charged In Minnesota Voting Stunt Conservative Influencers Charged In Minnesota Voting Stunt
Conservative Influencers Charged In Minnesota Voting Stunt Two conservative influencers said they were putting Minnesota's voter vouching law to an extreme test when they dressed in Muslim-style clothing, adopted fake accents, and filmed themselves at polling places. But after reviewing videos of the stunt, prosecutors said the pair had violated state election laws and charged both with felonies. James Edward O'Keefe, 42, who grew up in Westwood, NJ, and Cam Higby, 26, of Gouverneur, NY, were each charged with felony unlawful voting and identity theft on Wednesday, Oct. 28, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced. The charges stem from the …

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by Cecilia Levine
Hoboken, NJ
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NJ Man Busted In Hit, Run Pedestrian Crash: Hoboken PD NJ Man Busted In Hit, Run Pedestrian Crash: Hoboken PD NJ Man Busted In Hit, Run Pedestrian Crash: Hoboken PD
NJ Man Busted In Hit, Run Pedestrian Crash: Hoboken PD A 25-year-old Haskell man was arrested and charged after he struck a pedestrian and fled the scene in Hoboken, authorities announced Wednesday, Oct. 28. At 12:55 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, officers responded to a hit-and-run crash after a pedestrian was struck while she crossed 15th Street, Hoboken police said. The driver fled west on 15th street in a dark colored SUV, police said. An investigation determined Andrii Gustal was the driver and he was charged with assault by auto, knowingly leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious bodily injury, endangering an injured victim, and o…

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by Sam Barron
Pequannock-Pompton Plains, NJ
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Victim Of Route 23 Motorcycle Crash ID'd As 22-Year-Old Esthetician Victim Of Route 23 Motorcycle Crash ID'd As 22-Year-Old Esthetician Victim Of Route 23 Motorcycle Crash ID'd As 22-Year-Old Esthetician
Victim Of Route 23 Motorcycle Crash ID'd As 22-Year-Old Esthetician The victim of a deadly motorcycle crash on Route 23 has been identified as a 22-year-old esthetician. Kristen Lembo, 22, of Pompton Lakes, died in a motorcycle crash in Morris County early Tuesday morning, Oct. 27, authorities said. At 2:39 a.m., Pequannock police responded to a single motorcycle crash on Route 23 south, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. Lembo was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Born in Hackensack, Lembo grew up in Pompton Lakes, where she developed her love for gymnastics and a passion for drawing and painting, according to her obituary from the …

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by Sam Barron
Norwalk, CT
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203 Passengers Stranded After US Cruise Ship Ends Global Voyage Due To Fuel Costs 203 Passengers Stranded After US Cruise Ship Ends Global Voyage Due To Fuel Costs 203 Passengers Stranded After US Cruise Ship Ends Global Voyage Due To Fuel Costs
203 Passengers Stranded After US Cruise Ship Ends Global Voyage Due To Fuel Costs More than 200 passengers have been left stranded after a residential cruise halted its global voyage, turning a floating-home dream into an uncertain search for somewhere to stay. The Villa Vie Odyssey is docked in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Its Florida-based operator, Villa Vie Residences, announced the suspension Tuesday, Oct. 27, citing fuel costs it said had become unsustainable. The 642-foot ship carried 203 passengers, predominantly Americans, and 156 crew members, according to NBC News. Those onboard have been instructed to disembark, with no confirmed date for the voyage to resume. F…

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by Joe Lombardi
Peekskill, NY
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SUV Crashes Through Fence, Ends Up On Tracks In Westchester, Stopping Trains SUV Crashes Through Fence, Ends Up On Tracks In Westchester, Stopping Trains SUV Crashes Through Fence, Ends Up On Tracks In Westchester, Stopping Trains
SUV Crashes Through Fence, Ends Up On Tracks In Westchester, Stopping Trains An SUV crashed through a fence and ended up stuck on railroad tracks in Westchester County, forcing authorities to halt approaching trains.  The incident happened at the intersection of Main Street and North Water Street in Peekskill at around 5:16 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to Peekskill Police Chief Adam Renwick.  Officers responding to reports of a vehicle on the tracks found a 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe that had crashed through a fence and become stuck. With the SUV blocking the tracks, authorities stopped approaching trains to prevent a collision.  Officers then …

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by Ben Crnic
West Milford, NJ
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Details Released In NJ Police Sergeant's Alleged Assault At Local Bar Details Released In NJ Police Sergeant's Alleged Assault At Local Bar Details Released In NJ Police Sergeant's Alleged Assault At Local Bar
Details Released In NJ Police Sergeant's Alleged Assault At Local Bar An off-duty North Jersey police sergeant accused of punching two strangers at a restaurant appeared to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the attack, according to newly obtained court documents. Thomas Connors, 39, of West Milford, was standing at the bar inside Jessie's Country Kettle on Greenwood Lake Turnpike around 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, when he punched a man standing directly in front of him without warning, causing him to fall to the floor, according to a complaint obtained by Daily Voice. Connors then turned toward a second man standing to his left and punched …

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by Cecilia Levine
Holmdel, NJ
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NJ College Student, 20, Killed In Crash In Kentucky: State Police NJ College Student, 20, Killed In Crash In Kentucky: State Police NJ College Student, 20, Killed In Crash In Kentucky: State Police
NJ College Student, 20, Killed In Crash In Kentucky: State Police A 20-year-old Holmdel resident and Boston University college student was killed in a car crash in Kentucky Friday, Oct. 23, authorities said. At 9 a.m., troopers responded to Edmonson County after an Honda CRV operated by a 20-year-old Little Silver resident was traveling east on Pig Road and attempted to cross Brownsville Road when it collided with a Ford LT900 dump truck operated by a 24-year-old Kentucky resident, Kentucky State Police said. Colin Sharpe, a passenger in the Honda CRV, was pronounced dead at the scene while his passenger was airlifted to a nearby hospital, police said. Th…

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by Sam Barron
Arlington, VA
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Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why
Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why A popular restaurant chain has landed on the political menu as Barack Obama and Donald Trump trade barbs over the White House’s new look. The Cheesecake Factory became an unlikely campaign talking point ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 3, midterm elections after Obama compared Trump’s decorating choices to the chain’s ornate interiors. “He's got the White House looking like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory,” Obama said at a rally in Cleveland, Ohio. “It's just gold everywhere.” The former president also suggested Trump belonged on HGTV, criticizing his focus on renovations. Trump serv…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sayreville, NJ
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UPDATE: Driver Ejected In 3-Vehicle Garden State Parkway Crash, NJSP Says UPDATE: Driver Ejected In 3-Vehicle Garden State Parkway Crash, NJSP Says UPDATE: Driver Ejected In 3-Vehicle Garden State Parkway Crash, NJSP Says
Update: Driver Ejected In 3-Vehicle Garden State Parkway Crash, Njsp Says A pickup truck driver was ejected from his vehicle in a three-vehicle crash on the Garden State Parkway Tuesday evening, Oct. 27, authorities said. The crash happened in the southbound lanes near milepost 125.3 in Sayreville around 4:46 p.m., New Jersey State Police Trooper II Christopher Postorino said. A Ford pickup truck, Toyota pickup truck, and Honda passenger vehicle were traveling south when the Ford struck the center concrete barrier before hitting the Toyota and Honda, Postorino said. The impact ejected the Ford driver from the truck, leaving him with non-life-threatening injuries…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bayonne, NJ
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Man's Body In 'Skeleton Form' Recovered From Waters Of NJ Park Man's Body In 'Skeleton Form' Recovered From Waters Of NJ Park Man's Body In 'Skeleton Form' Recovered From Waters Of NJ Park
Man's Body In 'Skeleton Form' Recovered From Waters Of NJ Park A man's body was found floating in Newark Bay near a Hudson County park on Tuesday, Oct. 27, authorities confirmed. The Hudson County Sheriff's Office and Bayonne Fire Department were notified of a possible body in the water off Stephen R. Gregg County Park shortly after 11:20 a.m., authorities said. Emergency responders recovered the deceased man from the water. His identity, along with the cause and manner of death, remain pending with the Regional Medical Examiner's Office. One person on Facebook claimed the remains were in "skeleton form" and appeared to have been in the water for "a …

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by Cecilia Levine
West Milford, NJ
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Off-Duty Police Sergeant Assaults 2 At Local NJ Restaurant: Prosecutor Off-Duty Police Sergeant Assaults 2 At Local NJ Restaurant: Prosecutor Off-Duty Police Sergeant Assaults 2 At Local NJ Restaurant: Prosecutor
Off-Duty Police Sergeant Assaults 2 At Local NJ Restaurant: Prosecutor UPDATE: A criminal complaint details the alleged events that led to assault charges against off-duty West Milford Police Sgt. Thomas Connors. An off-duty police sergeant is accused of assaulting two patrons at a North Jersey restaurant, authorities announced Tuesday, Oct. 27. Thomas Connors, 39, of West Milford, allegedly assaulted the two patrons at Jessie's Country Kettle located on the Greenwood Lake Turnpike, around 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes said. Connors, a West Milford police sergeant, was arrested without incident in Totowa on Tuesday…

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by Cecilia Levine
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
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Deer Crash Takes Wild Turn On Route 208 Deer Crash Takes Wild Turn On Route 208 Deer Crash Takes Wild Turn On Route 208
Deer Crash Takes Wild Turn On Route 208 A crash involving a deer on Route 208 took an unexpected turn on Tuesday morning, Oct. 27, and left multiple people, including police officers, injured. Franklin Lakes police were investigating a single-vehicle crash involving a deer on Route 208 north near Colonial Road around 5:58 a.m. when a second vehicle struck an unoccupied patrol car, the department said. The impact caused the second vehicle to overturn, trapping the driver inside. Two Franklin Lakes officers suffered minor injuries while removing the driver from the overturned vehicle, police said. The driver, who was alon…

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by Cecilia Levine
Huntington, NY
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Oheka Castle Sold At Auction After Bankruptcy, Winning Bidders Reveal Plans: Reports Oheka Castle Sold At Auction After Bankruptcy, Winning Bidders Reveal Plans: Reports Oheka Castle Sold At Auction After Bankruptcy, Winning Bidders Reveal Plans: Reports
Oheka Castle Sold At Auction After Bankruptcy, Winning Bidders Reveal Plans: Reports Long Island’s historic Oheka Castle sold at auction for $72 million on Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to multiple reports. The 112,000-square foot home on 23 acres in Huntington has been facing financial troubles for years. But co-owner Gary Melius told Newsday that Tuesday’s sale was enough to clear his debts. Ronald Browning and Paul Alflen placed the winning bid through a company named Gold Coast Property & Estate Management, Long Island Business News reported. Alflen told the outlet they plan to preserve the castle. Melius, 83, plans to continue living at Oheka and managing the proper…

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by Joe Wilkinson