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Here's Latest Projected Track, Timing, Snowfall Totals For Nor'easter Taking Aim At Region
Projections have been updated for the timing, track and snowfall totals for a fast-moving Nor’easter taking aim at the region. Snowfall will begin in the central Appalachians and parts of Virginia Saturday night, Jan. 18, before spreading into the mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Sunday, Jan. 19, according to the National Weather Service. Timing, Track See the first image above Saturday Night: Snow begins in the central Appalachians and Virginia. Sunday Morning: Snow spreads into the mid-Atlantic, including Baltimore and Washington, DC, before moving north into Pennsylvania and New Jersey. …
News
MD Supreme Court Attorney Failed To Report Millions In Poker Winnings: Feds
A supreme court attorney attorney from Maryland who made his name arguing before the Supreme Court is now facing serious legal trouble of his own. Thomas Goldstein, 53, a prominent appellate lawyer and high-stakes poker player known to play in games involving millions, was indicted on Thursday, Jan. 16 on multiple charges for failing to report his winnings, authorities announced It is alleged that Goldstein failed to report millions of dollars in poker winnings and omitting over $14 million in debt to secure a multimillion-dollar home loan in DC. Specifically, a federal grand jur…
Business
Equifax Fined $15M For Inaccurate Credit Scores Days After NY Settlement:
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One of the nation’s largest credit reporting agencies has been fined $15 million for issuing inaccurate credit scores and failing to properly investigate consumer disputes, officials said. Equifax will pay the fine into the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's victims relief fund, the federal agency said in a news release on Friday, Jan. 17. The CFPB's investigation found Equifax ignored critical evidence submitted by consumers disputing inaccuracies in their credit reports. According to the CFPB, Equifax also allowed deleted errors to resurface and relied on flaw…
Business
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News
NYers To Receive Share of $106M Settlement Over Vanguard Retirement Fund Changes
Thousands of New Yorkers forced to pay higher taxes on their retirement savings are set to receive restitution after a $106 million, multi-state settlement was reached with Vanguard Group. The agreement, announced by New York Attorney General Letitia James on Friday, Jan. 17, comes after the investment advisory firm failed to inform investors of changes to its retirement funds. Those changes led to unexpected and significant capital gains tax bills for hundreds of thousands of investors, including over 15,000 in New York, James’ office said. An investigation found that Vanguard reduc…
Lifestyle
NY Locale Appears In Marvel's New 'Daredevil' Trailer
Marvel fans from Westchester with a keen eye may have spotted a familiar landmark in the new trailer for "Daredevil: Born Again." According to Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, the Yonkers City Hall Ceremonial Courtroom makes an appearance in the show's new trailer, released on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Indeed, the space can be spotted for a few seconds in the trailer, which features Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil, a blind lawyer who leads a double life as a vigilante in New York City. The show is set to premiere on Tuesday, March 4, and also stars Vincent D'Onofrio as Wils…
Politics
Trump Swearing-In Ceremony, Inaugural Address Moved Indoors
For the first time in 40 years, a presidential inauguration will be held indoors. Extremely cold temperatures forecast for Monday, Jan. 20 in Washington, DC have resulted in the change. President-elect Donald Trump announced the move in a social media post at noon Friday, Jan. 17, saying, "There is an Arctic blast sweeping the Country. I don’t want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way. "It is dangerous conditions for the tens of thousands of Law Enforcement, First Responders, Police K9s and even horses, and hundreds of thousands of supporters that will be outside for many hours…
Business
Cash App Users To Get Refunds In $175M Order As Feds Target Fraud
Cash App's parent company will have to pay $175 million for poorly protecting its users from fraud and financial crimes on the payment platform, officials said. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered Block to refund up to $120 million to users harmed by fraud, the federal agency said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 16. The parent company of Cash App, which has more than 56 million accounts, must also pay a $55 million fine into the CFPB’s victims relief fund. The CFPB found that Block failed to properly investigate unauthorized transactions and deprived users of…
Police & Fire
Orange County Man Nabbed On I-87 For Possession Of Felony-Weight Narcotics: Police
A traffic stop on I-87 in Albany led to the arrest of a Walden man for possession of felony-weight narcotics, the New York State Police reported. According to Trooper Stephanie O'Neil, the incident occurred on Monday, Jan. 13, around 10:2o a.m., when troopers stopped a vehicle for multiple violations. The driver, identified as Orange County resident Ibo E. Boone, age 37, of Walden, was found to have a significant quantity of controlled substances, O'Neil said. With the assistance of an Albany County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit, felony-weight narcotics and an additional controlled substa…
News
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban: How The App Could Survive In The U.S.
The Supreme Court has upheld a new law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. unless its Chinese parent company divests from the very popular video-sharing social media app. The justices said the "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" doesn't violate the First Amendment, according to the court's decision on Friday, Jan. 17. The ruling allows for TikTok to potentially be banned in the U.S. as early as Sunday, Jan. 19. TikTok, which has more than 170 million users in the U.S., has come under scrutiny over fears that ByteDance could allow the Chinese gov…
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Virus Outbreak In China Sparking Concerns: Here's What To Know About
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A surge in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China is sparking concerns five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, drawing attention to another respiratory virus circulating in the population. HMPV, a known virus, usually causes cold-like symptoms, including coughing, wheezing, a runny nose, and a sore throat. The new rise in cases, particularly among children under 14 in northern China, has officials urging caution as the Lunar New Year holiday approaches, a time when travel and gatherings often lead to spikes in illness. Data from China’s state news agency, Xinhua, shows …
Business
Microsoft 365 Raises Prices For First Time In 12 Years: Here's Why
The Microsoft 365 bundle price is increasing in the U.S. for the first time in a dozen years as the tech giant adds artificial intelligence tools into longtime products like Microsoft Word. The cost of Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions will rise by $3 per month, the company said in a blog post on Thursday, Jan. 16. It's the first price change since the software bundle launched in 2013 under the name "Office 365". Existing subscribers will see the adjustment at their next renewal. "We understand that our customers have a variety of needs and budgets, so we’re committ…
News
Dramatic Videos Capture SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion
Videos are circulating of SpaceX's Starship Flight 7 meeting an explosive end over the Atlantic Ocean during its Thursday, Jan. 16 test launch. The flight, conducted at 4:37 p.m. CT from Starbase, TX, aimed to achieve major milestones but faced setbacks in its journey to space. Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, commented on the test, saying, “Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed! ✨” Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed! ✨ pic.twitter.com/nn3PiP8XwG — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 16, 2025 The launch was streamed live by SpaceX on X in a video that had …
Lifestyle
Parade Of Planets: Rare Celestial Lineup Set To Dazzle Night Skies
A rare celestial phenomenon is about to light up the heavens, offering skywatchers a chance to marvel at the dynamic beauty of our Solar System. This February, a "Parade of Planets" will see all seven of Earth’s planetary neighbors align in a dazzling display. The main event occurs on Friday, Feb. 28, when Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter, and Mars will appear in the night sky at the same time. Stretching in a neat row along the ecliptic, this alignment promises to be a feast for the eyes, with bright Venus and Jupiter taking center stage while the fainter Neptu…
Weather
First Snowfall Projections For New Winter Storm: Up To Half-Foot Predicted In These Spots
The first snowfall projections have been released for a potentially major winter storm taking aim at the Northeast, with up to a half-foot of accumulation possible in a broad area. New update: Here's Latest Projected Track, Timing, Snowfall Totals For Nor'easter Taking Aim At Region A coating in some locations to as much as a few inches will extend from the southern Appalachians to the mid-Atlantic coast from Sunday afternoon, Jan. 19 into central and southeastern New England Sunday evening to early Monday, Jan. 20 on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. "This means there is the risk of snow-…
Real Estate
'Majestic' NY Estate Marilyn Monroe, John Lennon Once Called Home Hits Market For $18M
This storybook-worthy Long Island estate is fit for Hollywood royalty. Perched high atop a 70-foot bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean is Montauk’s “Stone House,” located at 408 Old Montauk Highway. Asking price? $18 million. Nestled on over three breathtaking acres offering panoramic views of the Montauk Lighthouse and Block Island, this architectural masterpiece boasts over 4,000 square feet that includes three bedrooms and five bathrooms. “Presenting one of the rarest and most majestic oceanfront offerings in The Hamptons,” reads the listing from Douglas Elliman. The interior …
News
$400M Suit: Justin Baldoni Accuses NY Residents Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds Of Smear Campaign
In an escalating legal battle featuring Hollywood heavyweights, actor Justin Baldoni is suing Blake Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds for $400 million allegedly orchestrating a smear campaign to ruin his career. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, alleges that Lively and Reynolds used their influence to seize control of Baldoni's film "It Ends With Us," an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel. Baldoni directed, co-starred in, and co-financed the production through his company, Wayfarer Studios. “This is not a case about celebrities sniping at each …
News
FDA Approves ZYN Nicotine Pouches For Sale, Restricts Ads Targeting Teens
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the sales of 20 types of ZYN nicotine pouches amid concerns about children and teens using the products. The decision allows ZYN nicotine pouches to be legally marketed in the U.S. to adults aged 21 and older, the FDA said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 6. The small natural fiber pouches are designed to be placed between the gum and lip. The FDA said the pouches contain substantially lower levels of harmful chemicals compared to cigarettes and most smokeless tobacco products, reducing risks of cancer and other serious …
Lifestyle
'Sing Sing', Based On Events In NY, First Film Shown In Prisons, Theaters: Report
A movie based on a theater program at a maximum security prison in the Hudson Valley is making history by becoming the first film to be screened in prisons across the country, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter. "Sing Sing," based on the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in the Northern Westchester village of Ossining, will again be released in theaters on Friday, Jan. 17. On this same day, it will also be shown inside correctional facilities in 46 states, including New York, according to The Hollywood Reporter. This is made …
Business
American Express To Pay $230M For Misleading Small Business Customers
American Express said it will pay $230 million to resolve federal investigations into deceptive sales tactics and recordkeeping violations involving small business credit card and wire transfer products. The credit card company agreed to pay a $108.7 million civil penalty, the Department of Justice said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 16. The settlement resolved claims against American Express of deceptive marketing and "dummy" account information. American Express was accused of engaging in unlawful sales tactics and falsifying records between 2014 and 2021. "When financial companies …
Politics
Trump Inauguration: NY Native To Perform National Anthem At Swearing-In Ceremony
New York’s Christopher Macchio is gearing up for the biggest performance of his life. The internationally renowned opera tenor and Holbrook native was chosen to perform the National Anthem at President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20. “It is with deep humility and gratitude that I have accepted President Donald J. Trump’s gracious invitation,” Macchio said on X. Known for his powerful performances, Macchio – dubbed “America’s Tenor” on his social accounts – is no stranger to high-profile events. In addition to his solo career and work with the New York Tenors, h…
Sports
Legendary MLB Voice Bob Uecker Dies At 90 Years Old: 'He Was A National Treasure'
The baseball world is mourning the death of Bob Uecker, an iconic broadcaster whose smooth voice helped him rise to Hollywood stardom. Uecker, 90, died at his home early in the morning on Thursday, Jan. 16, the Milwaukee Brewers and Major League Baseball said. The baseball hall-of-famer was the Brewers' primary broadcaster since 1971 and became synonymous with summer for generations of Milwaukee fans. Uecker's family said he quietly battled small cell lung cancer since early 2023. "Even in the face of this challenge, his enthusiasm for life was always present, never allowing his spiri…
Police & Fire
Albany Man Stabs Another Man In Front Of Children During Domestic Dispute: Police
An Albany man has been arrested and charged in connection with a domestic-related stabbing that critically injured a 28-year-old male. The incident occurred at the Capital Green apartments at 400 Central Ave. in Albany at 5:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15. According to Megan Craft, spokeswoman for the Albany Police, officers responded to reports of a stabbing and found the victim with a stab wound to the chest. Emergency personnel provided treatment at the scene before transporting the victim to Albany Medical Center Hospital. The victim remains in critical but stable condition. The s…
Business
Spirit Airlines Slashes Jobs As It Charts Path Out Of Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines is laying off about 200 employees as the company tries to survive amid bankruptcy proceedings. The budget carrier will eliminate the positions across various departments, a company spokesperson told Daily Voice on Thursday, Jan. 16. The move came as Spirit looks to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which it filed for in November 2024. The layoffs, which follow recent pilot furloughs, aim to align the airline's staffing with its current fleet size and level of flying while achieving $80 million in annual cost reductions. "These decisions are never made lightly, and we are c…
Business
Inspectors Found ‘General Filth’ At Boar’s Head Plant Tied To Deadly Listeria Outbreak: USDA
Inspectors found "general filth," poor sanitation practices, and structural issues at Boar’s Head facilities, including the Virginia plant linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak that killed 10 people and hospitalized 60, according to a newly released USDA report. A detailed report by the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has revealed alarming findings at Boar’s Head’s Virginia facility, tied to a 2024 outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes that resulted in 10 deaths and 60 hospitalizations across 19 states. The outbreak, traced to liverwurst products f…
News
Rise In Dementia Cases Linked To One Of Americans' Favorite Foods, New Study Says
A rise in dementia cases could be linked to Americans' appetite for one of its favorite foods. Findings suggest that rising dementia cases in the US may be linked to a preference for meats. A study in Neurology by researchers from Mass General Brigham and Harvard indicates that diets high in processed red meats — like bacon, hot dogs, and sausage — were associated with a 13 percent increased risk of developing dementia. The research analyzed data from 133,771 participants, averaging 49 years old, over a follow-up period of up to 43 years. Among them, 11,173 developed dem…
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Jan. 15 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $303M Jackpot
The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, Jan. 15 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $303 million with a $132.8 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18. The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 08-41-52-53-58 with a Powerball of 07 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 mi…
Business
Southwest Airlines Sued, Frontier Fined For Chronic Flight Delays: Feds
The federal government is suing Southwest Airlines and fined Frontier Airlines, accusing the carriers of illegally operating multiple chronically delayed flights and causing significant problems for travelers. The U.S. Department of Transportation filed a lawsuit against Southwest on Wednesday, Jan. 15, the DOT said in a news release. The suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California seeks maximum civil penalties against the airline. Federal regulators said they're cracking down on "unrealistic scheduling practices" by Southwest. "Airlines have a l…
Police & Fire
NJ Teacher Had Baby With Student She Sexually Assaulted For Years: Report
A 34-year-old Cape May County, NJ elementary school teacher was arrested and charged with having a sexual relationship with a student living in her home, with whom she shares a child with, according to police paperwork obtained by Daily Voice. UPDATE: New Details Emerge In Case Of Teacher Impregnated By 13-Year-Old Former Student Laura Caron, a fifth grade teacher at Middle Township Elementary School, had a relationship with the student, who was born in 2005, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland and Chief Michael Emmer in conjunction with Chief Tracey Super, of the Middle Township …
Business
JetBlue Adds 11 Flights From
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A flight from Connecticut to New York City? It'll be possible soon through JetBlue. The airline is expanding its Northeast flight network for summer 2025, JetBlue said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The new flights will take off from Boston and several New York City-area airports. John F. Kennedy International Airport will offer year-round flights to Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Windsor Locks, CT, and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) in Warwick, RI. The once-daily trips will begin on Wednesday, Apr. 30. JetBlue said the two flights to …
News
Israel, Hamas Agree To Ceasefire, Hostage Deal
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage-release deal after 15 months of war, according to multiple reports, citing senior sources in the White House. Around 30 hostages are expected to be released in the initial phase of the agreement, according to CNN. There are seven Americans being held, two of whom are expected to be free in the first phase, according to Axios. Hundreds of incarcerated Palestinians being held by Israel are expected to be released in the initial phase, CNN reports. It's unclear when the ceasefire will start. The agreement, reached on Wednes…
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