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Toyota Recalling 43K Vehicles Due To Faulty Tow Hitch Covers Toyota Recalling 43K Vehicles Due To Faulty Tow Hitch Covers
Toyota Recalling 43K Vehicles Due To Faulty Tow Hitch Covers Tens of thousands of Toyota SUVs are subject to a sizeable recall due to a faulty tow hitch cover that may increase the possibility of a crash, officials say. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a recall of approximately 43,400 Toyota Sequoia Hybrids that may have tow hitch covers that can detach from the bumper and fall into the roadway, causing a hazard for other drivers. Recalled models include vehicles produced in 2023 and 2024. "The subject vehicles are equipped with a resin tow hitch cover held in place by molded clips to the rear bumper," according t…

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by Zak Failla
News
Accused Murderer Ranted About Pronouns, Trump Before Ex-Wife, Her BF Were Slain In NY Home Accused Murderer Ranted About Pronouns, Trump Before Ex-Wife, Her BF Were Slain In NY Home
Accused Murderer Ranted About Pronouns, Trump Before Ex-Wife, Her BF Were Slain In NY Home New details are offering insight into the mind of an accused murderer just hours before he allegedly gunned down his ex-wife and her boyfriend inside their New York home. The Long Island killings happened in St. James, at a residence on Brasswood Road, at around 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. Suffolk County Police said Daniel Coppola, age 50, put his 15-year-old daughter into his car before going inside and shooting his ex-wife, 50-year-old Kelly Coppola, and her boyfriend, 53-year-old Kenneth Pohlman. Earlier Report: Man Kills Ex-Wife, Her BF At St. James Home, Police Say Both vic…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Crash Temporarily Closes Stretch Of Roadway In Hudson Valley Crash Temporarily Closes Stretch Of Roadway In Hudson Valley
Crash Temporarily Closes Stretch Of Roadway In Hudson Valley A crash that left a vehicle on its side in the Hudson Valley caused a brief road closure.  The incident happened in Putnam County on Tuesday, Sept. 3 around 12:50 p.m., when a vehicle flipped on Myrtle Avenue in Mahopac, eventually coming to a rest next to a pole, according to Carmel Police. The crash caused Myrtle Avenue to close between Carmine Drive and Potter Road for around 20 minutes as crews worked to clear the scene.  The roadway reopened around 1:10 p.m. The cause of the crash was not released. 

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by Ben Crnic
News
Ex-Cuomo, Hochul Aide Raked In Millions Acting As Undisclosed Agent Of Chinese Government: Feds Ex-Cuomo, Hochul Aide Raked In Millions Acting As Undisclosed Agent Of Chinese Government: Feds
Ex-Cuomo, Hochul Aide Raked In Millions Acting As Undisclosed Agent Of Chinese Government: Feds This story has been updated. A former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is accused of acting as an agent for the Chinese government. Long Island residents Linda Sun, age 41, and her husband Chris Hu, age 40, were arrested at their Manhasset home on Tuesday morning, Sept. 3, on charges of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act, money laundering, and related charges. According to federal prosecutors, Sun – who served as Hochul’s deputy chief of staff before being fired in 2023 – engaged in numerous political activities at the behest of Chinese government …

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by Michael Mashburn
Traffic
Oversized Tractor Trailer Knocks Down Wires At Westchester Intersection, Causes Closure Oversized Tractor Trailer Knocks Down Wires At Westchester Intersection, Causes Closure
Oversized Tractor Trailer Knocks Down Wires At Westchester Intersection, Causes Closure A busy Westchester intersection is closed thanks to fallen wires knocked over by a tractor-trailer, officials said.  The intersection of South Main Street and Grace Church Street in Port Chester is closed to traffic following a crash, village officials announced on Tuesday, Sept. 3 around 7 a.m.  According to officials, an oversized tractor-trailer struck the overhead Optimum Cable lines in the intersection and knocked them to the ground.  As a result of the crash, residents and businesses in the area should expect to be without television, internet, or landlines for most of…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Serious Hudson Valley Crash Leaves Rider In Critical Condition Serious Hudson Valley Crash Leaves Rider In Critical Condition
Serious Hudson Valley Crash Leaves Rider In Critical Condition A person was hospitalized in critical condition following a serious crash in the Hudson Valley that caused an hours-long road closure.  The crash happened in Putnam County on Friday, Aug. 30 at around 5 p.m., when a motorcycle crashed on Route 22 near the intersection with Route 311, according to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police.  The motorcyclist was later taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition, Hicks said.  Route 22 in the crash area was closed until around 8 p.m. on Friday as authorities investigated the incident. 

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by Ben Crnic
Weather
Tropical Activity Ramping Up: Here's Latest On Systems Forecasters Are Watching Tropical Activity Ramping Up: Here's Latest On Systems Forecasters Are Watching
Tropical Activity Ramping Up: Here's Latest On Systems Forecasters Are Watching A mid-season lull in named storms may soon be a distant memory, with tropical activity ramping up this week. "Later this week into the upcoming weekend, forecasters are monitoring the potential for a storm to take shape along the Southeast Coast," said AccuWeather.com, noting that it could pose a threat "for rounds of rain along the mid-Atlantic and New England coasts by the upcoming weekend." Forecasters are now monitoring these other systems over multiple zones. Here's a rundown: A westward-moving tropical wave in the Caribbean Sea is "expected to become more conduci…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
First In NY: 'Sensory Inclusive' Tools Now Standard Equipment For This Police Department First In NY: 'Sensory Inclusive' Tools Now Standard Equipment For This Police Department
First In NY: 'Sensory Inclusive' Tools Now Standard Equipment For This Police Department A police department on Long Island is the first in New York to become certified sensory inclusive. The Village of Rockville Centre Police Department was certified by KultureCity, a nonprofit organization that typically trains venue staff to accommodate people with sensory needs, like those with autism. Every officer at the department underwent training that focuses on understanding, acceptance, and empathy toward those who have sensory needs “with the goal to enhance future interactions between law enforcement and the community to create the best outcomes,” the village said. In addition to…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Come On Down: 'The Price Is Right Live' Coming To NY Come On Down: 'The Price Is Right Live' Coming To NY
Come On Down: 'The Price Is Right Live' Coming To NY If you’ve ever dreamed of spinning that big wheel, now’s your chance to “come on down.” Game show aficionados will have the opportunity to take part in “The Price is Right Live,” coming to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts this fall. The live, traveling production brings the iconic television game show to life as randomly selected contestants play game show favorites like Plinko, Cliffhangers, and the famous Showcase. In true “The Price is Right” fashion, prizes will include everything from electronics and appliances to dream vacations and new cars. Lucky audience members can also …

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Statewide Alert Issued For 16-Year-Old Girl Who's Been Missing Over A Week Statewide Alert Issued For 16-Year-Old Girl Who's Been Missing Over A Week
Statewide Alert Issued For 16-Year-Old Girl Who's Been Missing Over A Week A statewide alert has been issued for a New York girl who's been missing for over a week. Gianna L. Thomas, age 16, was last seen leaving her Franklin County residence on County Road 20 in town of Constable on Saturday, Aug. 24, according to New York State Police. She's described as being 5-foot-7, 117 pounds, with brown hair, and brown eyes. No clothing description was released. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is asked to contact the State Police at 518-483-5000. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Daily Voice
Business
New Woman-Owned Cannabis Dispensary To Celebrate Opening In Westchester New Woman-Owned Cannabis Dispensary To Celebrate Opening In Westchester
New Woman-Owned Cannabis Dispensary To Celebrate Opening In Westchester An all-new woman-owned cannabis dispensary in Westchester will soon mark its grand opening by giving visitors a chance to learn more about its products.  Highlife Health, LLC, located in New Rochelle at 19 Huguenot St., will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Aug. 30 at 4 p.m. In addition to the ceremony, the fully-licensed dispensary will also mark its opening with a weekend-long "Education-Fest" that will give customers and community members a chance to meet with product representatives and explore the business.  Visitors to…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Salad Pizza Has NYers Divided: ‘Blasphemy’ Salad Pizza Has NYers Divided: ‘Blasphemy’
Salad Pizza Has NYers Divided: ‘Blasphemy’ Forget red sauce or white sauce, thin crust or deep dish — the real question is salad or no salad? On top, that is. New Yorkers are talking after a curious image popped up on the Long Island Foodies Facebook page: a slice of pizza topped with a chicken Caesar salad. “It’s a bad picture, but in your experience, is a salad slice normally on a regular slice?” Sam Marshak asked his fellow foodies. “I’ve never seen this, so just curious what the norm is.” Yes, if you’re like this reporter and didn’t know, “salad pizza” is a thing. The pies are typically made sans the tomato sauce, with either…

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by Michael Mashburn