Permanent Memorial Planned To Honor Slain Westchester College Student As Scholarship Fund Grows Permanent Memorial Planned To Honor Slain Westchester College Student As Scholarship Fund Grows
Permanent Memorial Planned To Honor Slain Westchester College Student As Scholarship Fund Grows The legacy of a college student from Westchester County who was fatally shot near her Chicago campus earlier this year will soon have a permanent home in the community she loved. The family of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago freshman who was killed on March 19, announced Sunday, July 12, that the Town of Yorktown Recreation Commission has approved a permanent Green Light Memorial and Buddy Bench at Downing Park in her honor.  Sheridan was shot and killed on Wednesday, March 19, while walking with friends near Tobey Prinz Beach in Chicago's Rogers Park neighbor…
NY Sues To Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Megamerger: What To Know NY Sues To Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Megamerger: What To Know
NY Sues To Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Megamerger: What To Know Several Northeast states are trying to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery as political scrutiny surrounds the media giant's ties to President Donald Trump. Attorneys general from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York are among a coalition of 12 states suing to stop the proposed merger. The lawsuit was filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California on Monday, July 13. The lawsuit comes after Paramount faced criticism for agreeing to pay Trump $16 million to settle his lawsuit over a "60 Minutes" interview with for…
Victim Hit With Bottle, Stabbed In Front Of Their Children In Hudson Valley, Police Say Victim Hit With Bottle, Stabbed In Front Of Their Children In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Victim Hit With Bottle, Stabbed In Front Of Their Children In Hudson Valley, Police Say Two men were stabbed during a violent group assault in Rockland County, leading to the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect, police said. South Spring Valley resident Diego Huerta, 18, was arrested in connection with a violent incident on Sunday, July 12, the Spring Valley Police Department announced on Monday, July 13. According to the department, the incident broke out at the intersection of Jay Street and Division Avenue in Spring Valley. Officers responded after receiving reports of a large fight and found a crowd fleeing the area upon arrival. Police then found two adul…
'Remarkably Sophisticated' Scam Nearly Cost CBS News Correspondent Thousands: What To Know 'Remarkably Sophisticated' Scam Nearly Cost CBS News Correspondent Thousands: What To Know
'Remarkably Sophisticated' Scam Nearly Cost CBS News Correspondent Thousands: What To Know A high-profile network correspondent who has covered scams for years thought he knew every trick. Then one caller almost proved him wrong. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman, 48, said in videos shared on social media that he came close to emptying one of his bank accounts after a caller posed as a Bank of America fraud protection employee. "I just got SCAMMED: a remarkably sophisticated phone scam that nearly had me pull the entirety of funds out of one bank account," Gutman wrote in an accompanying post to the video. The caller gave Gutman a name and badge ID, knew details about his…
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…
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. 
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…
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. 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, according to the CDC’s surveillance page. Investigators have not identified a specific food behind the outbreak. Local, state, a…
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…
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…
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, filled both with a few inches of sand to prop up their feet. It worked. "I was like, this is ingenious. This is so much more comfortable," Shuster said. "We…
Summer Sky Show Starts This Week Before Spectacular August Peak: When To Watch Summer Sky Show Starts This Week Before Spectacular August Peak: When To Watch
Summer Sky Show Starts This Week Before Spectacular August Peak: When To Watch A familiar summer spectacle is beginning to stir just as the night sky offers a timely assist. The moon turns new on Tuesday, July 14, creating dark conditions as Earth enters the outer edge of the Perseid meteor shower's debris stream, according to Space.com. A few early streaks could become visible that night. The shower's formal activity period runs from Friday, July 17, through Monday, Aug. 24, the International Meteor Organization said. Rates will begin to rise slowly over the coming weeks. The main event is expected overnight from Wednesday, Aug. 12, into Thursday, Aug. 13. That afte…
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…
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…
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 …
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 …
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…
Northeast Faces Weather Shake-Up: Here's What To Expect Northeast Faces Weather Shake-Up: Here's What To Expect
Northeast Faces Weather Shake-Up: Here's What To Expect Relief from the last round of punishing heat will prove short-lived as a sprawling pattern change closes in on the Northeast. Heat and humidity will spread into the region on Tuesday, July 14, as a strong ridge pushes east from the nation's midsection, according to the National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center. Temperatures will surge into the 90s across a wide area. Upstate NY and inland New England will face their hottest conditions Tuesday. Heat will remain intense on Wednesday, July 15. Highs will generally reach the low to mid-90s, while the Massachusetts coast, Cape Cod, an…
Randolph Mantooth Dies: Actor Built Decades-Long Career In Classic TV Shows, Soaps Randolph Mantooth Dies: Actor Built Decades-Long Career In Classic TV Shows, Soaps
Randolph Mantooth Dies: Actor Built Decades-Long Career In Classic TV Shows, Soaps He became famous playing a lifesaver, then spent decades honoring the people who do that work for real. Actor Randolph Mantooth, best known for his role as firefighter-paramedic Johnny Gage on NBC’s 1970s series "Emergency!," died Thursday, July 9, at 80, according to multiple reports. Mantooth died at a hospice facility in Ventura, California, after years of declining health, People reported, citing his brother, Donald Mantooth. Entertainment Weekly also reported that Mantooth had battled several cancers before his death. Born Randy DeRoy Mantooth in Sacramento, California, in 1945, he g…
Weather May Play Role In Mental Health, Study Shows Weather May Play Role In Mental Health, Study Shows
Weather May Play Role In Mental Health, Study Shows The forecast may affect more than weekend plans. Fewer hours of sunshine were linked to more mental health-related health care contacts in a large study of England’s National Health Service data, StudyFinds reported. The study analyzed about 4.6 million unscheduled mental health-related health care contacts across England from January 2014 through December 2022. The findings were published in the journal "Frontiers in Psychiatry," according to StudyFinds. Researchers looked at emergency department visits, NHS 111 calls, and after-hours general practitioner contacts. NHS 111 is a medi…
Check Fraud Warning: How Scammers Use Fake Payments Check Fraud Warning: How Scammers Use Fake Payments
Check Fraud Warning: How Scammers Use Fake Payments A check that looks like free money can quickly turn into a costly trap. Fake check scams often begin with an unexpected payment tied to a prize, mystery shopping job, online sale, personal assistant offer, or other pitch, according to the Better Business Bureau. The hook is simple: scammers send a check, tell the recipient to deposit it, then ask for money to be sent back through a wire transfer, gift card, money order, or cryptocurrency. The check may appear to clear at first. That does not mean it is real. The Federal Trade Commission says banks must make deposited funds available quick…
IRS Rule Change Announced: Here's Who May Benefit IRS Rule Change Announced: Here's Who May Benefit
IRS Rule Change Announced: Here's Who May Benefit A new IRS change could make penalty relief less of a paperwork chase for some taxpayers. The Internal Revenue Service announced on Wednesday, July 8, that it is introducing an Automatic Exemption from Penalty program for eligible taxpayers with a history of filing and paying on time. The new process will replace the long-standing First Time Abate administrative relief program, the IRS said. First Time Abate has allowed eligible taxpayers to request removal of certain penalties when they have a timely compliance history. The new system is designed to apply relief automatically rather than …
College Football Player's Mysterious Fourth Of July Death Draws National Attention College Football Player's Mysterious Fourth Of July Death Draws National Attention
College Football Player's Mysterious Fourth Of July Death Draws National Attention A holiday outing ended in tragedy, and a family's unanswered questions are now drawing scrutiny far beyond the Mississippi Gulf Coast. College football player Nolan Xavier Wells, 18, went missing on Saturday, July 4, after traveling by boat with three high school friends to Horn Island, according to authorities. The undeveloped barrier island sits about 10 miles off the Mississippi coast. Wells, a Southwest Mississippi Community College wide receiver, did not return with the group. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said the friends told investigators he chose to remain and catch another…
NY Man Shot His Own Dog With Shotgun, Killing It: Sheriff NY Man Shot His Own Dog With Shotgun, Killing It: Sheriff
NY Man Shot His Own Dog With Shotgun, Killing It: Sheriff A man is accused of shooting his own dog with a shotgun, killing the animal in upstate New York, authorities announced. Daniel J. Van Aken, 28, of Providence, was arrested on Wednesday, July 2, following an investigation into an animal cruelty complaint received by the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, July 1, according to a media release issued Sunday, July 12. Investigators said Van Aken shot his dog with a shotgun "with no justifiable purpose," causing the animal's death. The shooting allegedly happened on Fish House Road in the Town of Providence on Sunday, June 29, sheriff…
Probable Cause Of Death Released For Sen. Lindsey Graham Probable Cause Of Death Released For Sen. Lindsey Graham
Probable Cause Of Death Released For Sen. Lindsey Graham The sudden death of one of the Senate’s most recognizable figures now has a preliminary medical explanation. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died Saturday evening, July 11, from an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to preliminary findings from the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Earlier story: Trump Reveals Details Of Call With Lindsey Graham Hours Before Senator's Sudden Death Graham’s communications director, Taylor Reidy, shared the information on social media late Sunday afternoon, July 12. Th…
Agitated Bison Violently Attacks Man At Yellowstone National Park: Watch Video Agitated Bison Violently Attacks Man At Yellowstone National Park: Watch Video
Agitated Bison Violently Attacks Man At Yellowstone National Park: Watch Video A quiet campground walk turned into a frightening scene captured on video at one of America's most iconic getaways. Click here for a new, updated story: Details Emerge On ID, Condition Of Grandfather Violently Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone An older man was seriously injured Friday evening, July 10, after an agitated bull bison charged him at Bridge Bay Campground in Yellowstone National Park. The campground is south of Fishing Bridge near Yellowstone Lake in Wyoming. The park covers 3,500 square miles and is located mainly in the northwest corner of Wyoming, with small portions extend…
US Updates Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination US Updates Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination
US Updates Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination The State Department is warning American travelers to "exercise increased caution" when visiting the Turks and Caicos Islands. The federal government updated its Level 2 travel advisory for the Caribbean destination on Tuesday, July 7. State Department officials renewed their warning about crime and strict ammunition laws in the British Overseas Territory. Most crime occurs in the largest city of Providenciales, and police may have limited resources to investigate cases, according to the advisory. "Tourists should beware of overcharging and scams in tourist areas," the advisory said. …
Trump Reveals Details Of Call With Lindsey Graham Hours Before Senator's Sudden Death Trump Reveals Details Of Call With Lindsey Graham Hours Before Senator's Sudden Death
Trump Reveals Details Of Call With Lindsey Graham Hours Before Senator's Sudden Death President Donald Trump says one of his closest Senate allies was still pushing hard for a major political fight just hours before Washington learned he was gone. Click here for a new, updated story: Probable Cause Of Death Released For Sen. Lindsey Graham Trump said on Sunday, July 12, that he spoke by phone with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham on Saturday evening, July 11, shortly before the South Carolina senator’s sudden death at 71. The president discussed the call during appearances on NBC’s "Meet the Press" and CNN’s "State of the Union." Trump said the call took place in the early…
Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know
Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know A confusing charge after a routine fill-up can look worse than it really is. If a gas station purchase appears twice on a card account, the first thing to check is whether both transactions are pending or whether both have posted. That difference usually decides what to do next. AARP says gas stations often place a temporary pre-authorization hold on a credit or debit card because the pump does not know how much fuel a customer will buy before the sale is complete. The hold can range from $1 to more than $100, depending on the station and card issuer, AARP reported. That hold may appear be…
Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies Suddenly: One Of Nation's Leading Political Figures Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies Suddenly: One Of Nation's Leading Political Figures
Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies Suddenly: One Of Nation's Leading Political Figures One of Washington's most recognizable power players has died, jolting Capitol Hill and upending a closely watched Senate race. Click here for a new, updated story: Probable Cause Of Death Released For Sen. Lindsey Graham Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died on Saturday evening, July 11, after a brief and sudden illness, multiple reports said. He was 71. His office announced the death early Sunday, July 12, in a statement posted on social media. No cause of death was released. Emergency crews responded to a report of cardiac arrest at Graham's Capitol Hill home, according…
Driver Killed, 3 Passengers—Including Child—Seriously Hurt After Car Slams Utility Pole In NY Driver Killed, 3 Passengers—Including Child—Seriously Hurt After Car Slams Utility Pole In NY
Driver Killed, 3 Passengers—Including Child—Seriously Hurt After Car Slams Utility Pole In NY A 37-year-old driver was killed and three passengers, including a 9-year-old girl, were seriously injured when a car crashed into a utility pole on Saturday evening, police announced. The crash happened at approximately 7:44 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, at the intersection of Brookside Avenue and West Centennial Avenue in Roosevelt, according to the Nassau County Police Department.  The man was driving a 2021 Chrysler sedan southbound on Brookside Avenue when the vehicle struck a utility pole, police explained. The car also was occupied by a 36-year-old woman, a 19-year-old man and a 9-…