National Teacher Of Year Named As Woman Who Returned Home To Teach With Mentor National Teacher Of Year Named As Woman Who Returned Home To Teach With Mentor
National Teacher Of Year Named As Woman Who Returned Home To Teach With Mentor A Pennsylvania high school teacher has been named the 2025 National Teacher of the Year, education officials announced Tuesday, April 29. Ashlie Crosson teaches English and journalism at Mifflin County High School in Lewistown, where she also helps students publish a newspaper, magazine, and run social media accounts. She earned the national title after being selected as Pennsylvania’s 2024 Teacher of the Year by the state Department of Education. Crosson started teaching in Delaware in 2011, later returning to Pennsylvania to work in the Bellefonte Area School District while earning her m…
Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Feel 'Very Good' About Their Finances Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Feel 'Very Good' About Their Finances
Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Feel 'Very Good' About Their Finances A new poll has revealed how many Americans currently feel “very good” about their finances — and the number might surprise you. The study of 2,000 adults from the general population found that just 13 percent of respondents described feeling “very good” about their finances, while 28 percent said they feel “somewhat good.” The research, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Beyond Finance ahead of Financial Practice Week, also revealed that many Americans are trying to take proactive steps toward improving their financial future.  More than eight in 10 respondents (84 percent) sai…
Hidden Dangers: Study Reveals High Levels Of Plastics In People's Brains Hidden Dangers: Study Reveals High Levels Of Plastics In People's Brains
Hidden Dangers: Study Reveals High Levels Of Plastics In People's Brains A new study is raising fresh concerns about the hidden dangers of microplastics — this time inside the human brain. Researchers at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences found that plastic particles have not only reached the brain but are present at higher concentrations there than in any other organ.  Even more alarming, the buildup appears to be accelerating, with plastic accumulation increasing by 50 percent over the past eight years. The study, published in Nature Medicine, involved an analysis of brain tissue collected during autopsies and stored by the New Mexico Office of…
‘Route Boys’ Leader Behind Tri-State Pharmacy Raids, Jail Stabbing Gets 22 Years ‘Route Boys’ Leader Behind Tri-State Pharmacy Raids, Jail Stabbing Gets 22 Years
‘Route Boys’ Leader Behind Tri-State Pharmacy Raids, Jail Stabbing Gets 22 Years A man who led a violent, drug-dealing burglary crew known as the “Route Boys” will spend over two decades in federal prison. Jason Liriano, 25, of Brooklyn–also known as “jay bigfella”–was sentenced to 22 years behind bars in Central Islip federal court on Tuesday, April 29. It followed his September 2023 guilty plea to drug trafficking and firearms charges. Tuesday’s sentencing marked the final chapter in a wide-reaching crime spree that spanned New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Liriano founded the Route Boys gang, which committed more than 100 break-ins at pharmacies, bodegas, chec…
Hiker Found Dead On Hudson Valley Trail Hiker Found Dead On Hudson Valley Trail
Hiker Found Dead On Hudson Valley Trail A New Jersey man was found dead on a popular hiking trail in New York’s Catskill Mountains. Linhu Jin, 54, was found unresponsive by a group of hikers on Greene County’s Devils Path Trail in the Town of Lexington at around 6:45 p.m. Thursday, April 24, according to New York State Police. Jin, of Palisades Park, New Jersey, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. A cause of death was not given but troopers confirmed that no foul play is suspected. State Police were assisted by the New York State Forest Rangers, Greene County Sheriff’s Office, and the Lexington Fire Company. Additio…
Drunk Driver Wanted In Westchester Caught After After BMW Chase On I-87: Police Drunk Driver Wanted In Westchester Caught After After BMW Chase On I-87: Police
Drunk Driver Wanted In Westchester Caught After After BMW Chase On I-87: Police A 34-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly fleeing police on Interstate 87 in Rockland County and being found drunk behind the wheel, authorities said. The incident unfolded around 6:10 p.m. on Monday, April 28, when troopers tried to stop a BMW traveling northbound near Exit 10 in the Town of Orangetown, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, April 29. The driver, later identified as Alexis J. Santiago, 34, of Nyack, did not stop and led troopers on a pursuit. The chase ended in heavy traffic, which gave troopers the chance to stop the vehicle and engage with both Sa…
Man Who Shot, Killed Armed Home Invader In NY Arrested, Police Say Man Who Shot, Killed Armed Home Invader In NY Arrested, Police Say
Man Who Shot, Killed Armed Home Invader In NY Arrested, Police Say A New York man was arrested after shooting and killing an armed home invader, police said. The shooting happened in Schenectady, at a residence on Hamburg Street north of Abbotsford Road, just before 1 p.m. Thursday, April 24, as Daily Voice reported. Schenectady Police responded to the three-story home for a report of a person with a weapon. Arriving officers found Yadram Singh, 28, of Schenectady, dead from at least one gunshot wound, police said in an update Tuesday, April 29. An investigation concluded that Singh was armed and breaking into the home when a resident, 25-year-old Marc Cu…
Stolen Car Crashes On I-684 In Westchester, Closes Ramp: Suspect Caught (UPDATE) Stolen Car Crashes On I-684 In Westchester, Closes Ramp: Suspect Caught (UPDATE)
Stolen Car Crashes On I-684 In Westchester, Closes Ramp: Suspect Caught (Update) A ramp on Interstate 684 is closed after a stolen vehicle chase ended in a crash in Westchester. The incident happened around 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, April 29, when a vehicle caught on fire in the area of the Exit 6A southbound exit ramp in Lewisboro, according to 511NY.  The fire followed a two-car crash near Exit 6A, which resulted from a stolen vehicle pursuit according to Trooper Krystal Paolicelli of the New York State Police.  No police vehicles were involved in the crash. However, the driver of the second involved car, which was hit by the suspect's vehicle, was ta…
'Set For Life': Player Claims $5M Lottery Prize In NY 'Set For Life': Player Claims $5M Lottery Prize In NY
'Set For Life': Player Claims $5M Lottery Prize In NY A lucky New York woman is officially set for life—or at least a very comfortable early retirement. Schoharie County resident Jessica Terpenning, of Cobleskill, claimed the top prize in the Set For Life scratch-off game, scoring $5,000 a week for life. Rather than collecting the cash over time, she opted for the lump sum payout, walking away with a cool $3,367,702 after required withholdings, according to the New York Lottery. Terpenning purchased the winning ticket at Stewart’s Shops at 526 Highway 20 in Sharon Springs. The Set For Life scratch-off comes with a guaranteed minimum payout o…
Meta Launches AI App To Compete With ChatGPT: Here's What It Does Meta Launches AI App To Compete With ChatGPT: Here's What It Does
Meta Launches AI App To Compete With ChatGPT: Here's What It Does Meta released its first standalone artificial intelligence app that aims to compete with ChatGPT. The Meta AI app officially launched in the US and other countries on Tuesday, April 29. The app was built off the company's new Llama 4 model, giving it the ability to respond to voice or text, generate images, and remember personal details. Meta AI connects across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. It also serves as the companion app for Meta's smart glasses. Inspired by social media, the app features a Discover feed where users can share how they're using AI and try popu…
Potentially Dangerous Storm System To Target Northeast: Here's Timing Potentially Dangerous Storm System To Target Northeast: Here's Timing
Potentially Dangerous Storm System To Target Northeast: Here's Timing A new round of thunderstorms, some of which will be severe, is taking aim at the region. The sprawling system is on track to hit the East Coast on Friday morning, May 2, the National Weather Service says. (See the image above.) The days leading up to the system's arrival are expected to be dry with seasonable temperatures. Dangerous, damaging and disruptive conditions are possible, according to AccuWeather. "As the storms cross highways, wind-driven downpours and ponding will create hazards for motorists," AccuWeather says. "Similarly, as the storms approach the airports, ground stop…
Playland Conflict: 'Radical Ideology' Blamed For Troubled Original Deal By Westchester Official Playland Conflict: 'Radical Ideology' Blamed For Troubled Original Deal By Westchester Official
Playland Conflict: 'Radical Ideology' Blamed For Troubled Original Deal By Westchester Official The bitter legal and political battle over Playland Amusement Park has deepened, with a Westchester official blasting a former County Executive candidate over her role in the park’s troubled private management deal.  In a statement issued Tuesday, April 29, Westchester County Communications Director Catherine Cioffi called the state Playland was left in under Standard Amusements' operation “absolutely heartbreaking” and directly blamed it on a "sweetheart deal" that former County Executive candidate Christine Sculti helped broker when she worked for former County Executive Rob Astorino…
Investigation Closes Stretch Of Cross County Parkway, Entrance Ramp In Westchester (DEVELOPING) Investigation Closes Stretch Of Cross County Parkway, Entrance Ramp In Westchester (DEVELOPING)
Investigation Closes Stretch Of Cross County Parkway, Entrance Ramp In Westchester (Developing) Drivers are being urged to avoid the Cross County Parkway near the Mount Vernon-Eastchester border Tuesday afternoon, April 29, as a police investigation has closed westbound lanes and caused major traffic disruptions, authorities said. As of 3 p.m. on Tuesday, all westbound lanes of the Cross County Parkway at the border of Mount Vernon and Eastchester are closed due to an active investigation, the Westchester County Police Department announced.  As a result, southbound traffic on the Hutchinson River Parkway cannot access the westbound lanes, while the entrance ramp to the westbound …
Fly For ICE, Lose Millions? NY Bill Would Sever State Deals For Airlines In Deportation Flights Fly For ICE, Lose Millions? NY Bill Would Sever State Deals For Airlines In Deportation Flights
Fly For ICE, Lose Millions? NY Bill Would Sever State Deals For Airlines In Deportation Flights Airlines aiding deportations without a judge’s say-so could soon hit turbulence in New York. New legislation proposed by Democratic State Sen. Patricia Fahy would block commercial airlines from receiving certain state contracts or tax benefits if they help carry out immigration deportations without a judicial warrant or legal representation for the person being deported. Fahy introduced the legislation–dubbed the SAFE AIR Act–on Monday, April 28. It is being co-sponsored by fellow Democratic Assemblymember Michaelle Solages, of Valley Stream. If approved, the bill would ensure that New Yor…
Man Throws Bag Of Drugs Out Window During Traffic Stop On I-87 In Westchester: Police Man Throws Bag Of Drugs Out Window During Traffic Stop On I-87 In Westchester: Police
Man Throws Bag Of Drugs Out Window During Traffic Stop On I-87 In Westchester: Police A 34-year-old man was arrested after throwing a bag full of a white substance out his window during a traffic stop on Interstate 87 in Westchester, police said.  The stop happened on Thursday night, April 24, around 11:30 p.m., when troopers pulled over a BMW X5 traveling northbound on the Thruway through the village of Ardsley, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, April 29.  While interacting with the driver, identified as Jeikob Javier Guzman of the Bronx, troopers saw him throwing a clear plastic bag containing a white substance down a roadside embankment, police said. …
Economic Expectations Sink To 14-Year Low As Trump's Tariffs Crush Consumer Confidence Economic Expectations Sink To 14-Year Low As Trump's Tariffs Crush Consumer Confidence
Economic Expectations Sink To 14-Year Low As Trump's Tariffs Crush Consumer Confidence Consumer confidence has continued its sharp decline in 2025 as President Donald Trump's tariffs fueled Americans' pessimism about the economy, jobs, and their own incomes. The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index dropped 7.9 points to 86.0 in April, the nonprofit said in a news release on Tuesday, April 29. This marked the fifth straight decline and the lowest reading since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Expectations Index, which tracks views of the next six months, plunged 12.5 points to 54.4 – its lowest level since October 2011. That's far b…
UPS Slashing 20K Jobs As Amazon Deliveries Drop, Trump's Tariffs Bite UPS Slashing 20K Jobs As Amazon Deliveries Drop, Trump's Tariffs Bite
UPS Slashing 20K Jobs As Amazon Deliveries Drop, Trump's Tariffs Bite UPS will eliminate about 20,000 jobs throughout 2025 as part of a major cost-cutting plan fueled by a decline in Amazon shipments. The Atlanta-based shipping giant revealed the job cuts in a regulatory filing on Tuesday, April 29. UPS also plans to close 73 buildings by June as the company aims to save $3.5 billion by the end of 2025. CEO Carol Tomé said UPS is working to adapt to more difficult economic conditions for shippers due to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. "As a trusted leader in global logistics, we will leverage our integrated network and trade expertise to assi…
Man Slashed From Ear To Mouth In Westchester: Suspect Confesses At Grand Central, Police Say Man Slashed From Ear To Mouth In Westchester: Suspect Confesses At Grand Central, Police Say
Man Slashed From Ear To Mouth In Westchester: Suspect Confesses At Grand Central, Police Say A man suffered a severe facial injury that required 60 stitches in a Westchester slashing, and police say the suspect later turned himself in—pocketknife in hand—at Grand Central Station.  The incident began just before 7 p.m. on Monday, April 28, when New Rochelle Police officers responded to Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital after a 34-year-old male walked in with a deep laceration running from near his ear to his mouth, the department announced on Tuesday, April 29. According to police, the victim required around 60 stitches, but was uncooperative and refused to provide details about…
School District Suspends DEI Policy To Protect $450K In Federal Funding In Hudson Valley School District Suspends DEI Policy To Protect $450K In Federal Funding In Hudson Valley
School District Suspends DEI Policy To Protect $450K In Federal Funding In Hudson Valley A Putnam County school district has voted to temporarily suspend its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy following last-minute legal guidance to protect hundreds of thousands of dollars in critical federal funding, officials announced.   In a letter sent to families on Saturday, April 26, the Board explained that its decision came just hours before its Tuesday, April 22 meeting, after the district’s legal counsel advised immediate action to maintain compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  Failure to do so, according to the Board, could have put $450,000…
Alex Karaban Returning To UConn, Aiming For Third National Title: 'My Heart Remains In Storrs' Alex Karaban Returning To UConn, Aiming For Third National Title: 'My Heart Remains In Storrs'
Alex Karaban Returning To UConn, Aiming For Third National Title: 'My Heart Remains In Storrs' A two-time national champion and native New Englander is staying in the "Basketball Capital of the World." UConn men's basketball star Alex Karaban announced he'll return to Storrs for his final year of NCAA eligibility. The Southborough, Massachusetts, sharpshooter calmed Huskies fans' nerves with an Instagram post on Tuesday, April 29. Karaban was a key member of UConn's national title runs in 2023 and 2024. Despite the Huskies' second-round exit in a comparatively disappointing season, the 22-year-old earned second-team all-Big East honors in 2025. The power forward said he felt th…
Victim Left 'Lifeless, Unrecognizable' On Pavement In Westchester: Attacker Learns His Fate Victim Left 'Lifeless, Unrecognizable' On Pavement In Westchester: Attacker Learns His Fate
Victim Left 'Lifeless, Unrecognizable' On Pavement In Westchester: Attacker Learns His Fate A man will spend over a decade in state prison for the brutal, unprovoked beating death of a man he knew in Westchester, prosecutors announced. White Plains resident Jare Diaz, 27, was sentenced on Friday, April 25 to 16 years to life for the beating death of 38-year-old Otoniel Guzman-Desdicho in 2022, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced on Monday, April 25.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, the attack took place on November 26, 2022, around 11:30 p.m. in White Plains, when Guzman-Desdicho, while walking near the Westchester County Courthouse, encoun…
‘Okay Baby’ Of TikTok Dies In Crash At Age 2 ‘Okay Baby’ Of TikTok Dies In Crash At Age 2
‘Okay Baby’ Of TikTok Dies In Crash At Age 2 A toddler known on TikTok as the “Okay Baby” has died following a car crash that also left his parents hospitalized, according to a GoFundMe launched by loved ones. Preston Ordone, just 2 years old, passed away after a single-car crash on Thursday, April 24, in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, the fundraiser says. According to the campaign, Preston's parents, Katelynn and Jaelan Ordone, were involved in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 12 that day, when their 2011 Ford F-150 veered off the road and struck a tree, the campaign says. Both Katelynn and Jaelan sustained serious …
Sprain Brook Hit-Run Crash: Police Seek Help In Finding Suspect In Westchester (UPDATE) Sprain Brook Hit-Run Crash: Police Seek Help In Finding Suspect In Westchester (UPDATE)
Sprain Brook Hit-Run Crash: Police Seek Help In Finding Suspect In Westchester (Update) State Police are now asking for the public’s help as they continue to investigate a serious hit-and-run crash that left one driver seriously injured on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester County.  The crash happened around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 27, near mile marker 9.4 in Elmsford, as Daily Voice reported.  A preliminary investigation revealed that one vehicle rear-ended another, causing the second car to crash and leaving its driver seriously injured. The injured driver was transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment. The driver of the striking vehicle fled …
Crash Risks From Engine Failure Triggers Massive Recall Of Popular GM SUVs, Pickups Crash Risks From Engine Failure Triggers Massive Recall Of Popular GM SUVs, Pickups
Crash Risks From Engine Failure Triggers Massive Recall Of Popular GM SUVs, Pickups General Motors is recalling hundreds of thousands of SUVs and pickups due to a critical defect that can cause sudden power loss or complete engine failure, according to federal regulators. GM issued the recall for at least 597,630 of some of its most popular vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday, April 24. Auto website Car and Driver has reported that as many as 877,000 vehicles are impacted by the recall. The affected vehicles with 6.2-liter L87 V8 gas engines are from the 2021 to 2024 model years. The recall includes th…
Bullet Goes Through Both Of Man's Arms In Westchester Shooting: Police Seek Suspect, Witnesses Bullet Goes Through Both Of Man's Arms In Westchester Shooting: Police Seek Suspect, Witnesses
Bullet Goes Through Both Of Man's Arms In Westchester Shooting: Police Seek Suspect, Witnesses A man was shot in both arms in Westchester, prompting police to seek help from the public in identifying the shooter.  The shooting happened in New Rochelle around 10:45 p.m. on Friday, April 25, when officers were alerted to a report of a male shot near 360 Main St. The caller believed the wounded individual had fled into a nearby residence at 361 Main St., New Rochelle Police announced on Tuesday, April 29. While officers searched the area, police were notified by Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital that a 21-year-old city resident had walked into the emergency room with a gunshot wound…
Big Black Snake Slithers Out Of Atlantic Ocean During Family's Trip To Beach (VIDEO) Big Black Snake Slithers Out Of Atlantic Ocean During Family's Trip To Beach (VIDEO)
Big Black Snake Slithers Out Of Atlantic Ocean During Family's Trip To Beach (Video) A Maryland mom’s beach day took a wild turn when her daughter spotted something slithering out of the ocean — and it wasn’t seaweed or a stick. It was a big, black snake (scroll for video). Roxy Flanagan, 32, of Annapolis, was in Ocean City, MD, over the weekend with her family and coworkers from Brooklyn Park Dental for Springfest. It was Saturday afternoon, April 26, when the kids asked to dip their toes in the water. Flanagan stayed back in the parking lot chatting with a friend while her mother took the kids to the shoreline. “I heard my daughter scream so I run down, and all I hear h…
USPS Price Hike Expected This Summer: Here's What To Know USPS Price Hike Expected This Summer: Here's What To Know
USPS Price Hike Expected This Summer: Here's What To Know The US Postal Service is proposing a price change that would take effect in mid-summer. If approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission, the cost of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp would increase from 73 cents to 78 cents starting Sunday, July 13. The move is part of a broader 7.4 percent hike in mailing services outlined in filings by the USPS available to view here. The Postal Service also plans to eliminate marketing mail, commercial, and nonprofit automation basic carrier route categories, citing cost inefficiencies. Additionally, Bound Printed Matter would be removed from the market…
Assistant Fire Marshal Rapes Girl At Knife-Point, During Break-In At PA Home: Affidavits Assistant Fire Marshal Rapes Girl At Knife-Point, During Break-In At PA Home: Affidavits
Assistant Fire Marshal Rapes Girl At Knife-Point, During Break-In At PA Home: Affidavits The assistant fire marshal for Cheltenham Township is facing rape and burglary charges after a violent series of events across two counties, prosecutors announced on Monday, April 28. Albert Sergio Jr., 59, of Souderton, is accused of sexually assaulting a minor female relative at knife-point after she got out of the shower on Friday, April 25, 2025, according to affidavits of probable cause obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, April 29. Investigators said the victim encountered Sergio standing naked in the hallway of a West Walnut Street home, armed with a knife. She screamed and attempted …
Fake Facebook Ads Promote Bogus ‘Tariff Relief’ Offers, FBI Warns Fake Facebook Ads Promote Bogus ‘Tariff Relief’ Offers, FBI Warns
Fake Facebook Ads Promote Bogus ‘Tariff Relief’ Offers, FBI Warns Scammers are once again turning hot-button headlines into bait — this time with bogus offers of “tariff relief” payments showing up in Facebook and Instagram ads. The fraudulent posts have promised $750 in “tariff relief credit” or as much as $5,600 in “tariff relief benefits.”  But the promised payouts don’t exist. Instead, these ads are believed to be attempts to gather personal information or steer unsuspecting users into marketing calls where they could be targeted by spammers. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, confirmed that it removed the ads after being alerte…
Don't Miss Dave Matthews Band's 2025 Tour—Catch Them Under the Summer Sky Don't Miss Dave Matthews Band's 2025 Tour—Catch Them Under the Summer Sky
Don't Miss Dave Matthews Band's 2025 Tour—Catch Them Under the Summer Sky A summer concert at an open-air venue is pure magic. Warm breezes drift through the crowd, the sun sinks in a blaze of color, and the sounds of music and nature weave together into an unforgettable night. This summer, that magic will feel even more alive. The Dave Matthews Band, one of the most celebrated live acts in music history, is hitting the road for their 2025 tour, bringing their legendary show to outdoor stages across the Northeast. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster, StubHub, and Vivid Seats—and they're expected to move fast. Tour Dates May 24: Bethel Woods Center for…
Update: 18-Year-Old, 3 Girls Killed, 6 Injured After SUV Crashes Into After-School Program Update: 18-Year-Old, 3 Girls Killed, 6 Injured After SUV Crashes Into After-School Program
Update: 18-Year-Old, 3 Girls Killed, 6 Injured After SUV Crashes Into After-School Program This story has been updated. A teenage woman and three girls were killed and six others injured after an SUV crashed into an after-school program. The incident happened in Illinois around 3:20 p.m. local time Monday, April 28, in Chatham, just south of Springfield, about 95 miles north of St. Louis, Missouri, and 200 miles south of Chicago. The vehicle drove into the east side of the building housing the YNOT After School Camp, hitting people outside and inside, before crashing through the west side wall, according to Illinois State Police.  The crash did not appear to be t…