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Suspect Threatens Cops With Knife, Crowbar In Intense Westchester Incident: Police Suspect Threatens Cops With Knife, Crowbar In Intense Westchester Incident: Police
Suspect Threatens Cops With Knife, Crowbar In Intense Westchester Incident: Police A woman was seriously injured and an armed man was taken into custody after police responded to an assault in Westchester County that they said escalated into the suspect attempting to take his own life by forcing officers to use force against him.  The incident happened late Thursday night, July 9, when officers received multiple 911 calls reporting a woman screaming for help in the area of Stevens Street in White Plains, White Plains Public Safety said in an announcement on Monday, July 13. As officers responded, dispatchers advised that the suspect was armed with a knife.  Whe…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Found Dead In Creek In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING) Man Found Dead In Creek In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING)
Man Found Dead In Creek In Hudson Valley (Developing) Police are investigating the death of a man found in a creek in Dutchess County.  The incident began at around 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, when troopers responded to the area of Pleasant Valley Memorial Park for a suspicious activity report, New York State Police said on Monday, July 13. There, arriving troopers found a dead man in Wappinger Creek. Police said there are no current indications of criminality.  The man's name was not released pending notification of his family.  Police said the investigation is ongoing. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Ben Crnic
Business
NY Restaurant Reveals Final Day In Business After 24 Years Before Moving (UPDATE) NY Restaurant Reveals Final Day In Business After 24 Years Before Moving (UPDATE)
NY Restaurant Reveals Final Day In Business After 24 Years Before Moving (Update) One of Putnam County's longtime neighborhood restaurants has revealed its final day of business before downsizing to another location.  After announcing last month that it would be leaving its longtime home, La Famiglia Bar & Grill has now revealed that its closing date for its restaurant at 110 Route 311 in Lake Carmel — after more than 24 years in business — will be Friday, July 24.  In a message shared with customers on Sunday, July 12, the owners said a farewell party will be held the day before on Thursday, July 23, beginning at 5 p.m.  The event will feature l…

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by Ben Crnic
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Race Intensifies To Find Source Of Mystery Parasite Behind Severe Diarrhea Outbreak Race Intensifies To Find Source Of Mystery Parasite Behind Severe Diarrhea Outbreak
Race Intensifies To Find Source Of Mystery Parasite Behind Severe Diarrhea Outbreak The hunt is intensifying for the hidden source of a brutal stomach illness that causes severe diarrhea spreading across much of the country. Click here for a new, updated story - Popular Produce Staple Eyed As Source Of Massive Parasite Outbreak: How To Stay Safe The source of the multistate outbreak remains unresolved after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Friday, July 10, that 843 confirmed domestic cases had been identified across 31 states. The illness is cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, acco…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Former Corrections Officer Smuggled Meth, Phones Into Prison For $17K In Hudson Valley: DA Former Corrections Officer Smuggled Meth, Phones Into Prison For $17K In Hudson Valley: DA
Former Corrections Officer Smuggled Meth, Phones Into Prison For $17K In Hudson Valley: DA A former correction officer at Woodbourne Correctional Facility in Sullivan County is accused of smuggling methamphetamine and cell phones into the prison in exchange for thousands of dollars in payments, according to prosecutors.  Former Woodbourne correction officer Kyle Raven was indicted on several felony charges tied to a public corruption investigation at the facility, Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty announced on Friday, July 10. Prosecutors said Raven abused his position by repeatedly bringing methamphetamine and cell phones into the prison at the dir…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Never-Ending Pasta Pass Returning To Olive Garden After 6 Years: How To Get One Never-Ending Pasta Pass Returning To Olive Garden After 6 Years: How To Get One
Never-Ending Pasta Pass Returning To Olive Garden After 6 Years: How To Get One After a six-year hiatus, Olive Garden is bringing back one of its hardest-to-get deals. The Italian restaurant chain announced the return of its "Never-Ending Pasta Pass" in a news release on Monday, July 13. Only 10,000 passes will be available for $100 on PastaPass.com at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 16. The Never-Ending Pasta Pass includes 13 weeks of unlimited pasta, homemade sauces, and protein toppings, along with never-ending soup or salad and breadsticks. Passholders will receive early access to Olive Garden's Never-Ending Pasta Bowl promotion starting Monday, Aug. 24. The nationw…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Two Sisters' New Gadget Could Change The Way You Lounge At The Beach Two Sisters' New Gadget Could Change The Way You Lounge At The Beach
Two Sisters' New Gadget Could Change The Way You Lounge At The Beach For years, sisters Cindy Shuster and Nancy Stultz spent their time at the beach searching for a comfortable way to put their feet up. They tried everything from coolers to beach chairs with built-in footrests to building endless sand piles. Nothing stayed comfortable for long. Then, during what Shuster calls the perfect beach day in Avalon, NJ, in Summer 2025, inspiration struck. Shuster, of Baltimore, MD, and Stultz, of Frederick, MD, brought two pillow cases to the beach and filled them with sand to prop their feet up. It worked. "I was like, this is ingenious. This is so much more comfo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Bail Jumper Caught With Over 1.5K Meth Pills On Taconic State Parkway Gets Prison Time Bail Jumper Caught With Over 1.5K Meth Pills On Taconic State Parkway Gets Prison Time
Bail Jumper Caught With Over 1.5K Meth Pills On Taconic State Parkway Gets Prison Time A 46-year-old man caught with over a thousand methamphetamine pills in Putnam County who later failed to appear at his court date will now spend years in prison, prosecutors said.  Michael Carroll, 46, of Brooklyn, was sentenced to four years in prison followed by two years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and third-degree bail jumping, Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy announced on Friday, July 10. The case began on March 8, 2021, when a Putnam County Sheriff's deputy stopped Carroll on the Tacon…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Former NY Town Supervisor, 49, Goes Missing — Police Need Help Finding Him Former NY Town Supervisor, 49, Goes Missing — Police Need Help Finding Him
Former NY Town Supervisor, 49, Goes Missing — Police Need Help Finding Him Police are asking for the public's help locating a missing 49-year-old man who was last seen in Dutchess County.  Ryan Courtien, 49, of Dover, was last seen at around 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 12, in the area of Waldo Road in Dover, according to New York State Police. Authorities said Courtien was wearing tan pants and a black T-shirt when he was last seen.  In an update on Monday morning, State Police said residents should expect an increased law enforcement presence near West Dover Road and Old Pawling Road in Dover. Police added there is no threat to the public. No other…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Details Emerge On ID, Condition Of Grandfather Violently Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone Details Emerge On ID, Condition Of Grandfather Violently Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone
Details Emerge On ID, Condition Of Grandfather Violently Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone A frightening campground encounter has left a grandfather facing a difficult recovery and renewed questions about the unpredictable power of Yellowstone's wildlife. The victim is Carl Isom-McDaniel, a 65-year-old Washington state resident and community leader, according to Cascadia (Washington) Daily News. Cascadia Daily News reported that Isom-McDaniel suffered multiple broken bones and remained hospitalized after the attack. He was conscious and in good spirits while waiting for emergency crews, despite severe pain, the outlet noted. The National Park Service has not released a detailed …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Could Instagram AI Use Your Photos? Meta Just Changed The Rules Could Instagram AI Use Your Photos? Meta Just Changed The Rules
Could Instagram AI Use Your Photos? Meta Just Changed The Rules Meta has reversed course on a controversial artificial intelligence feature for Instagram after widespread backlash while launching more than 30 new AI-powered Story effects, the social media powerhouse announced. Last Tuesday, Meta introduced a tool that allowed people to generate AI images in Meta AI by @mentioning public Instagram accounts they wanted to reference. On Friday, July 10, the company said it had removed the feature.  Users apparently realized public Instagram accounts could be referenced in AI-generated images without the account holder's permission, as all public …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Sam Neill Dies Suddenly: Beloved Actor Starred In 'Jurassic Park' Sam Neill Dies Suddenly: Beloved Actor Starred In 'Jurassic Park'
Sam Neill Dies Suddenly: Beloved Actor Starred In 'Jurassic Park' One of the screen's most familiar and quietly commanding presences has died, leaving behind a career that crossed blockbusters, prestige dramas, and television. New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly in Sydney, Australia, on Monday, July 13, his family announced in a statement on Instagram. He was 78. His family said the death was unexpected. No cause was disclosed.  In April, Neill announced he was cancer-free after being treated for Stage 3 blood cancer over the course of several years. "Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterized his whole li…

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by Joe Lombardi