First-Ever 'Vampire Virus' Discovered In US: Here's What It Is First-Ever 'Vampire Virus' Discovered In US: Here's What It Is
First-Ever 'Vampire Virus' Discovered In US: Here's What It Is A so-called "Vampire Virus" that latches onto and expands into other viruses has been identified in the United States for the first time. The discovery came from a student project led by professor Tagide deCarvalho at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County which is outlined in the Journal of the International Society for Microbial Ecology. The so-called MiniFlayer "viral hitchhiker" was found about 30 miles northwest of Washington, DC in a soil sample in Poolesville, Maryland after a virus satellite they named MindFlayer was detected in 2019. "No one had ever seen one virus latch…
Lights, Camera, Action: Actors Wanted For Hudson Valley Film Lights, Camera, Action: Actors Wanted For Hudson Valley Film
Lights, Camera, Action: Actors Wanted For Hudson Valley Film If you live in or around e Hudson Valley and have ever dreamed of being a part of “The Godfather,” a new casting call might just be for you. It’s an offer you can’t refuse. A new mafia-themed short film is looking for Hudson Valley actors to portray four leading roles for its December shoot in the Dutchess County village of Wappingers Falls, according to a casting call posted on Backstage. The movie, currently unnamed, will follow five mafia members as they convene for what they believe to be a business meeting – they soon find out, however, that they’re suspects in the murder of one of…
Honda Recalling Nearly 250K Vehicles Due To Engine Concerns Honda Recalling Nearly 250K Vehicles Due To Engine Concerns
Honda Recalling Nearly 250K Vehicles Due To Engine Concerns Honda is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles due to damaged engines that can run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury. This week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that 248,999 vehicles have been subject to the recall, which spans several years and different model types. According to officials, due to a manufacturing error, "the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine."  Models subject to the recall include certain:  2015-2020 Acura TLX; 2016-2020 Acura MDX; 2016 …
Nationwide Recall Issued For Peaches, Plums, Nectarines Sold At Stores Due To Listeria Risk Nationwide Recall Issued For Peaches, Plums, Nectarines Sold At Stores Due To Listeria Risk
Nationwide Recall Issued For Peaches, Plums, Nectarines Sold At Stores Due To Listeria Risk A nationwide recall has been issued for a brand of peaches, plums, and nectarines because of a possible health risk. The HMC Group Marketing, Inc., which does business as HMC Farms, issued the recall for the products sold in retail stores between Wednesday, May 1, and Wednesday, November 15, 2023, and the same date range in 2022, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website. The view product label photos, visit the FDA link here. The fruit is being recalled because it can potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometime…
'Tis The Season For Scammers: AI Voices Increasingly Used To Victimize New Yorkers 'Tis The Season For Scammers: AI Voices Increasingly Used To Victimize New Yorkers
'Tis The Season For Scammers: AI Voices Increasingly Used To Victimize New Yorkers Police are sounding the alarm about a clever new way scammers are targeting New York residents this holiday season. In a warning issued Thursday, Nov. 16, Suffolk County Police on Long Island said scammers are increasingly using fake voices that are generated by artificial intelligence (AI) to dupe victims out of their money. To pull off the “spoofing” scam, criminals use AI tools to clone the voices of people who post on social media and then call their relatives pretending to be them. Police highlighted a recent example in which an 85-year-old Hauppauge man got a call from someone posing…
Four Nabbed In Thefts Of $1.6M In Electronics From 55 UPS Locations, Including In Clarkstown Four Nabbed In Thefts Of $1.6M In Electronics From 55 UPS Locations, Including In Clarkstown
Four Nabbed In Thefts Of $1.6M In Electronics From 55 UPS Locations, Including In Clarkstown Four Philadelphia men wanted for a burglary spree through 55 UPS warehouses across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and beyond were captured by federal agents this week, authorities announced. The quartet and at least three accomplices who are still at large stole an estimated $1.6 million in electronics over a two-year span beginning in January 2021, they said. The four currently in federal custody are charged with conspiracy to commit cargo theft, US Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said on Friday, Nov. 17. All four had been arrested and released at one time or other since …
Staff Member From Orange County Strikes Student In Head At Hudson Valley School: Police Staff Member From Orange County Strikes Student In Head At Hudson Valley School: Police
Staff Member From Orange County Strikes Student In Head At Hudson Valley School: Police A 38-year-old Hudson Valley man faces charges after allegedly striking a physically disabled student in the head at a Northern Westchester school, police said.  Orange County resident Manuel Pirella of Newburgh, age 38, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 16 in connection with an incident that happened at the Shrub Oak International School in Yorktown at 3151 Stony St., Yorktown Police announced.  According to the department, on Saturday, Oct. 21 around 1:45 p.m., Yorktown officers received a report from the administration at the school that a student had been struck in the head by a f…
Man Critical After Jumping From Route 59 Overpass In Rockland Man Critical After Jumping From Route 59 Overpass In Rockland
Man Critical After Jumping From Route 59 Overpass In Rockland A man is in critical condition after jumping from an overpass bridge in the Hudson Valley. The incident took place in Rockland County around 11:15 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 16 at Route 59 and Dutch Lane in Spring Valley. According to the Spring Hill Community Ambulance Corps, who administered emergency medical care to the man, he was safely extricated from the ground using specialized equipment and transported to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla in critical condition. Emergency workers working to save the man.  Spring Hill Community Ambulance Corp Spring Valley Police have not respo…
Broadway Productions Of 'Lion King, Beetlejuice' Seeking Actors Broadway Productions Of 'Lion King, Beetlejuice' Seeking Actors
Broadway Productions Of 'Lion King, Beetlejuice' Seeking Actors The Actors' Equity Association is casting actors for two popular Broadway shows. Recent casting calls are seeking actors for "The Lion King" and "Beetlejuice." Both are paid gigs with actors earning approximately $1,165 a week for "Beetlejuice" and $2,439 for "The Lion King." "The Lion King" is being produced by Disney Theatrical Productions while "Beetlejuice" is produced by Beetlejuice First National Tour LLC. Auditions for "Beetlejuice" are Nov. 30 and auditions for "The Lion King" are Nov. 28. Click here to see the roles for "The Lion King" and here for "Beetlejuice."
High School In Orange County Closed After Student Brawl Breaks Out High School In Orange County Closed After Student Brawl Breaks Out
High School In Orange County Closed After Student Brawl Breaks Out A physical altercation involving students has resulted in the closure of a high school in the Hudson Valley. In Orange County, Middletown High School will be closed on Friday, Nov. 17 following the fight on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 16. The closure for grades 9-12 only. All K-8 campuses will be open. There will be no after-school or evening activities on Friday for grades 9-12. Creeden said in a statement to the community that Superintendent of Schools Amy Creeden said in a statement to the community: "The high school closure is being implemented out of an abundance of caution an…
SNL Needs Muscular Man, Person With 70s Haircut As Extras SNL Needs Muscular Man, Person With 70s Haircut As Extras
SNL Needs Muscular Man, Person With 70s Haircut As Extras If you're a muscly man or still rocking a 70s-style haircut, "Saturday Night Live" needs you. The NBC show is looking for extras for an upcoming episode, according to a new casting call. The muscular man should be between 18 and 40 years old, while the person with 70s hair should be between 18 and 75. The gig pays between $220 and $1,700. Click here to apply.
Duo Nabbed For Tearing Down Israeli Flag From Government Building In Rockland Duo Nabbed For Tearing Down Israeli Flag From Government Building In Rockland
Duo Nabbed For Tearing Down Israeli Flag From Government Building In Rockland Two Hudson Valley men have been charged with criminal mischief as a hate crime for allegedly tearing down an Israeli flag from a government building and damaging it. The incident occurred in Rockland County in Ramapo on  Tuesday, Nov. 13 at a government building on Route 59. According to Lt. Christopher Franklin of the Ramapo Police, officials found that an Israeli flag was removed from the exterior of the building by a group of individuals, damaging it in the process, and left with the flag in their possession. The Ramapo Police Department Investigations Division was able to identify…