Fatal Stabbing: Teen Kills Man In Mineola Home, Police Say Fatal Stabbing: Teen Kills Man In Mineola Home, Police Say
Fatal Stabbing: Teen Kills Man In Mineola Home, Police Say A man was stabbed to death inside a Mineola home, and a 15-year-old boy has been arrested for the murder, Nassau County police announced early Friday, July 11. Officers rushed to a Roosevelt Place house after a 911 call about a stabbing at 12:29 a.m., according to the Homicide Squad. Inside, they found a 32-year-old man bleeding from a stab wound to the abdomen. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where a doctor pronounced him dead, police said. A teenage boy was taken into custody at the scene without incident. He is now charged with Murder 2nd Degree. The teen will be arraigned on Satur…
Drunk Driver With 3 Kids In Car Gives Fake Name To Cops In NY, Police Say Drunk Driver With 3 Kids In Car Gives Fake Name To Cops In NY, Police Say
Drunk Driver With 3 Kids In Car Gives Fake Name To Cops In NY, Police Say A 40-year-old man is facing multiple charges — including a felony DWI under Leandra’s Law — after being pulled over while allegedly driving drunk with three young children in the vehicle and giving officers a fake name, authorities said.  The incident happened around 10 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, when patrol officers stopped a vehicle in the area of Route 311 and Interstate 84 in Kent for traffic violations, the Town of Kent Police Department said in an announcement on Friday, July 11. During the stop, police said they determined the driver was intoxicated following field sobriety tests.…
Man Fatally Shot In Head In Westchester; Suspect in Custody After Early Morning Dispute Man Fatally Shot In Head In Westchester; Suspect in Custody After Early Morning Dispute
Man Fatally Shot In Head In Westchester; Suspect in Custody After Early Morning Dispute A man is dead after being shot in the head following an argument in Westchester early Friday morning, July 11, police said.  Police learned of the incident at around 2:30 a.m., when officers responded to reports of a man shot in the area of Ludlow Street and Riverdale Avenue in Yonkers, Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink said on Friday afternoon.  When they arrived, they found a 35-year-old Yonkers resident with a single gunshot wound to the head. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he later died. Preliminary findings indicate that the victim and the suspect knew each other a…
Ban On ICE Agent Masks Proposed By NY Lawmaker Ban On ICE Agent Masks Proposed By NY Lawmaker
Ban On ICE Agent Masks Proposed By NY Lawmaker New York lawmakers are considering a bill that would bar federal immigration agents and other police officers from hiding their identities while on duty. The legislation – titled the Mandating End of Lawless Tactics (MELT) Act — was unveiled this week by Democratic Assemblymember Tony Simone. If passed, it would prohibit officers at all levels, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), from covering their faces or failing to display identifying information such as a badge number or name while operating within New York state. The measure includes exceptions for protective gear w…
911 Outages Prompt Emergency Alert Across PA: Here’s What To Do 911 Outages Prompt Emergency Alert Across PA: Here’s What To Do
911 Outages Prompt Emergency Alert Across PA: Here’s What To Do A statewide alert blared across phones in Pennsylvania on Friday, July 11, warning of intermittent 911 outages and directing residents to call local non-emergency numbers for help. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) sent out a broadcast Emergency Alert System (EAS) message on Friday afternoon, confirming the state is facing a 911 call delivery disruption that may prevent some residents from reaching emergency services. “Only call if you have an emergency,” Dauphin County warned. “DO NOT do test calls to 911 or the non-emergency lines!! This blocks from real emergencies.” R…
WATCH: Early Morning Car Blaze Erupts On Taconic Parkway In Westchester WATCH: Early Morning Car Blaze Erupts On Taconic Parkway In Westchester
Watch: Early Morning Car Blaze Erupts On Taconic Parkway In Westchester Firefighters raced to the Taconic State Parkway on Friday morning, July 11, after a vehicle went up in flames in Northern Westchester.  The blaze happened on the southbound lanes of the Taconic Parkway in Yorktown at around 5:10 a.m., the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department said.  The department shared a dramatic body camera video from the scene, showing members dousing the burning vehicle with a fire extinguisher.  More information about the cause and any injuries was not immediately available.  **Auto Fire** Car 2531, Car 2533, Engine 272 & Engine 27…
‘Monster In Our Family’: Family Of Man Who Beheaded Dad Spoke Out Before Conviction ‘Monster In Our Family’: Family Of Man Who Beheaded Dad Spoke Out Before Conviction
‘Monster In Our Family’: Family Of Man Who Beheaded Dad Spoke Out Before Conviction The family of a Levittown man convicted of beheading his father and posting the severed head on YouTube spoke out in heartbreaking testimony before a Bucks County judge sentenced him to life in prison without parole. Justin Mohn, 33, was found guilty on Friday, July 11, of first-degree murder and terrorism for the brutal killing of his 68-year-old father, Michael F. Mohn, in their Middletown Township home in January 2024. The bench trial was held before Common Pleas Judge Stephen A. Corr, who immediately imposed the mandatory life sentence. Family Impact Statements The victim’s daughter, St…
3 Hospitalized After Head-On Crash On Route 35 In Westchester 3 Hospitalized After Head-On Crash On Route 35 In Westchester
3 Hospitalized After Head-On Crash On Route 35 In Westchester A head-on crash on Route 35 in Northern Westchester sent three people to the hospital on Friday morning, July 11.  The collision happened around 7:40 a.m. in the area of 2658 Amawalk Rd. (Route 35) in Katonah, according to New York State Police Trooper Krystal Paolicelli.  The crash involved two vehicles. The driver of the first vehicle was transported to Westchester Medical Center with injuries reported as non-life-threatening. The second vehicle's driver and passenger were also taken to the hospital for medical evaluation, and their injuries also appear to be non-life-threatenin…
Deadly Defect In Infant Breathing Systems Prompts Urgent Recall, FDA Says Deadly Defect In Infant Breathing Systems Prompts Urgent Recall, FDA Says
Deadly Defect In Infant Breathing Systems Prompts Urgent Recall, FDA Says A major infant ventilator component has been recalled because it could come apart during use, potentially causing organ failure in babies or death, health officials said. AirLife and Vyaire are pulling certain Infant Heated Wire Circuits from hospitals and distributors, the Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday, July 9. The agency labeled the recall as Class I, its most serious type, meaning continued use could result in serious injury or death. The recall was issued due to the risk that the accessory adapters may disconnect when the system heats up during ventilation.&nb…
NJ Nightlife Icon DJ Ammo Dies Suddenly, Shockwaves Spread Through NYC Club Scene NJ Nightlife Icon DJ Ammo Dies Suddenly, Shockwaves Spread Through NYC Club Scene
NJ Nightlife Icon DJ Ammo Dies Suddenly, Shockwaves Spread Through NYC Club Scene Friends, family, and fans are mourning the sudden loss of Mossna M. Varasteh, a Bergen County native known worldwide as DJ Ammo, whose reach spanned from New York City to Asia. Varasteh, 42, died on Tuesday, July 8. He had gone to bed, gotten up around 5 a.m., gone back to sleep and was found unresponsive just hours later, his loved ones said. An exact cause has not yet been identified. Ammo had recently returned from performances in Japan, Germany, Amsterdam, and Aruba, and was still DJing major New York City events just weeks before his passing. He got his start in the summer after 8th g…
Delta Jet With 300 Passengers En Route To JFK Makes Emergency Landing On Remote Island Delta Jet With 300 Passengers En Route To JFK Makes Emergency Landing On Remote Island
Delta Jet With 300 Passengers En Route To JFK Makes Emergency Landing On Remote Island A transatlantic flight headed for New York didn’t make it there, and nearly 300 passengers ended up stuck on an island in the middle of the ocean. Delta Flight 127 was en route from Madrid to JFK International Airport on Sunday, July 6 when a reported engine issue forced the crew to divert mid-flight, ABC 7 New York reports. Roughly one-third of the way over the Atlantic, some passengers said they heard a loud boom. Delta later confirmed there was an “indication of a mechanical issue in an engine,” prompting the crew to land at an air base in the Azores, a remote island chain off the coast …
Lane Reopens After Truck Rolls Down Embankment On I-84 Stretch In NY (UPDATE) Lane Reopens After Truck Rolls Down Embankment On I-84 Stretch In NY (UPDATE)
Lane Reopens After Truck Rolls Down Embankment On I-84 Stretch In NY (Update) A crash on Interstate 84 in Putnam County has left all westbound lanes closed and is causing traffic backups.  The incident happened on I-84 West near Exit 58 in the town of Kent on Friday, July 11 around 7:15 a.m., according to traffic reports from 511NY.  The crash left all westbound lanes closed in the area for the rest of the morning, backing up traffic up to the area of Exit 61. The right lane has since reopened.  According to Trooper Krystal Paolicelli of the New York State Police, a truck traveling on I-84 West had a tire blowout, leading it to veer off the shoul…
Longtime Westchester Firefighter, 9/11 Hero Dies At 67: Remembered For Lifetime Of Service Longtime Westchester Firefighter, 9/11 Hero Dies At 67: Remembered For Lifetime Of Service
Longtime Westchester Firefighter, 9/11 Hero Dies At 67: Remembered For Lifetime Of Service A brave Hudson Valley first responder and FDNY EMS hero who raced to the World Trade Center on 9/11 has died.  John “Jackie” Sullivan, a 36-year volunteer firefighter in both the Rockland County village of Spring Valley and the Westchester County town of Yorktown, died on Wednesday, July 9, at the age of 67, the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department announced.  Sullivan, a Navy veteran, served for 12 years as a flight engineer before embarking on a 31-year career in New York City Emergency Medical Services, eventually rising to the rank of Deputy Chief at FDNY EMS in addition…
Road Rage Shooting Leaves Man Critically Injured In NY, Police Say Road Rage Shooting Leaves Man Critically Injured In NY, Police Say
Road Rage Shooting Leaves Man Critically Injured In NY, Police Say A suspected road rage incident in Upstate New York ended in gunfire, leaving a man hospitalized with critical injuries. Troopers in Rensselaer County responded to Nassau Averill Park Road in the town of Nassau for reports of a shooting at around 8:15 p.m. Thursday, July 10. They found 33-year-old Cody Morrill, of East Greenbush, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest, according to New York State Police. He was taken to Albany Medical Center and remained in critical but stable condition Friday, July 11. An investigation determined that the shooting happened during a physical al…
Justin Mohn Found Guilty Of Beheading Gov’t Worker Dad, Sentenced To Life Justin Mohn Found Guilty Of Beheading Gov’t Worker Dad, Sentenced To Life
Justin Mohn Found Guilty Of Beheading Gov’t Worker Dad, Sentenced To Life A Bucks County judge found Justin D. Mohn guilty on all counts on Friday, July 11, in the brutal shooting and beheading of his father, a federal engineer, in their Levittown home. Judge Stephen A. Corr, who presided over the bench trial, sentenced Mohn, 33, to two life sentences in prison without the possibility of parole, plus 47 years, immediately after delivering the verdict in Courtroom 410 of the Bucks County Justice Center. Mohn shot his father, 68-year-old Michael F. Mohn, in the bathroom of their home in the 100 block of Upper Orchard Drive, Middletown Township, on Jan. 30, 2024, pr…
'Wanted Parole Absconder' Caught With Narcotics In Drug Dealing Probe In NY: Police 'Wanted Parole Absconder' Caught With Narcotics In Drug Dealing Probe In NY: Police
'Wanted Parole Absconder' Caught With Narcotics In Drug Dealing Probe In NY: Police A convicted felon and wanted parole absconder was arrested in Dutchess County after being spotted during an overnight patrol aimed at curbing drug activity, police announced.  Officers patrolling near Main and Rose Streets in Poughkeepsie at around 12:06 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, recognized 31-year-old Harold Bruno, who they knew to be a wanted parole absconder, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said on Thursday, July 10.  When officers took Bruno into custody, they found him in possession of a quantity of narcotics, police said.  Bruno, a two-time convicted felon,…
Trump To Attend FIFA Club World Cup Final At MetLife Stadium Trump To Attend FIFA Club World Cup Final At MetLife Stadium
Trump To Attend FIFA Club World Cup Final At MetLife Stadium President Donald Trump is expected to attend the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 13, according to multiple reports. Trump confirmed his plans following a Cabinet meeting earlier this week, telling reporters at the White House that he would be spectating the match at the East Rutherford venue. Paris Saint-Germain will take on Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup final at 3 p.m., wrapping up the month-long tournament. The announcement came just one day after FIFA President Gianni Infantino revealed that a representative office has opened at Trump Tower, where the C…
SWAT Teams Bust Major Crack, Fentanyl Network In NY: 4 Arrested, DA Says SWAT Teams Bust Major Crack, Fentanyl Network In NY: 4 Arrested, DA Says
SWAT Teams Bust Major Crack, Fentanyl Network In NY: 4 Arrested, DA Says A months-long investigation into drug trafficking at a Dutchess County public housing complex has led to the arrest of four men and the seizure of crack cocaine, fentanyl, firearms, and other evidence, prosecutors announced.  The takedown targeted a narcotics network operating out of the Hudson Garden Apartments in Poughkeepsie, where Drug Task Force agents had been conducting undercover buys of large quantities of drugs, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office Drug Task Force announced on Thursday, July 10.  The investigation identified Hudhayfah Abdullahi, 24, and Adrain …
Mass Layoffs Begin At State Department Under Trump Downsizing Plan Mass Layoffs Begin At State Department Under Trump Downsizing Plan
Mass Layoffs Begin At State Department Under Trump Downsizing Plan The State Department is firing around 1,350 workers as part of a sweeping downsizing initiative tied to President Donald Trump’s plan to reduce the federal workforce. According to an internal memo obtained by The Washington Post, the department will issue termination notices on Friday, July 11 to over 1,100 civil servants and 240 Foreign Service employees.  The move follows a Supreme Court ruling earlier this week that cleared the way for Trump’s executive order to move forward while legal challenges continue. Earlier report: Trump Can Proceed With Government Overhaul, Cut Workers, …
Dangers From Fuel Pump Failures Spark Massive Ford, Lincoln Recall Dangers From Fuel Pump Failures Spark Massive Ford, Lincoln Recall
Dangers From Fuel Pump Failures Spark Massive Ford, Lincoln Recall More than 850,000 Ford vehicles are being recalled over a fuel pump issue that can cause engines to stall without warning. Ford has issued the recall for about 850,318 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday, July 8. The recall includes several popular models like the F-150, Bronco, Mustang, and Explorer. The defect affects low-pressure fuel pumps that could fail while driving, causing the engine to stall and increasing the risk of a crash. Ford hasn't reported any injuries or crashes linked to the problem, according to the NHTSA. Ford has ack…
2 Officers Injured In Violent Traffic Stop Arrest In NY, Police Say 2 Officers Injured In Violent Traffic Stop Arrest In NY, Police Say
2 Officers Injured In Violent Traffic Stop Arrest In NY, Police Say Two police officers in Rockland County were injured during a traffic stop after a driver with multiple outstanding warrants violently resisted arrest, authorities said. The incident happened on the evening of Thursday, July 10, in the Town of Ramapo, according to Ramapo Police. Officers had pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation when they discovered the 27-year-old driver from Nanuet had a suspended license, along with an active bench warrant from New Hempstead and an arrest warrant from Clarkstown, the department said. When officers attempted to take the man into custody, police sa…
AI-Created Band Steals Oldies Sound, Gains Millions Of Streams: 'Not Quite Human' AI-Created Band Steals Oldies Sound, Gains Millions Of Streams: 'Not Quite Human'
Ai-created Band Steals Oldies Sound, Gains Millions Of Streams: 'Not Quite Human' It's a case like Milli Vanilli's lip-syncing scandal of the 90s made for the artificial intelligence era. The Velvet Sundown is a new band that exploded in popularity in June. The group has quickly gained more than 1.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify, fueled by a global chart-topping hit called "Dust on the Wind." The group has been described as having a retro folk-rock sound reminiscent of classic acts like Creedence Clearwater Revival or Bad Company. Its name is even similar to The Velvet Underground, the legendary experimental rock band once led by guitarist Lou Reed. There's …
State Department Urges 'Increased Caution' If Traveling To These 3 Countries State Department Urges 'Increased Caution' If Traveling To These 3 Countries
State Department Urges 'Increased Caution' If Traveling To These 3 Countries The State Department is urging travelers to stay alert if heading to any of three international destinations now under expanded advisories. The new Level 2 travel advisories for the Dominican Republic, India, and Mozambique warn American citizens to exercise increased caution when visiting these countries due to risks ranging from crime to terrorism. Travel advisories from the US government are issued on a four-level scale, with Level 1 urging normal precautions and Level 4 indicating a "do not travel" recommendation.  The latest Level 2 alerts reflect safety concerns that, while not …
New Tropical Risk Areas Emerge In Atlantic New Tropical Risk Areas Emerge In Atlantic
New Tropical Risk Areas Emerge In Atlantic Forecasters are watching two potential trouble spots in the Atlantic basin for signs of tropical development heading into mid-July. According to AccuWeather, environmental conditions may support limited tropical activity in two areas — one in the western Atlantic, the other farther east — between Tuesday, July 15 and Friday, July 18. Where a system forms could affect where it goes: If development occurs on the Atlantic side of Florida, it could trend north toward the Southeast coast. If it forms on the Gulf side, movement may steer west along the northern Gulf coast. Even without an organ…
Here's How Many NY Families May Lose SNAP Benefits Under Trump's 'Big Beautiful' Law: Study Here's How Many NY Families May Lose SNAP Benefits Under Trump's 'Big Beautiful' Law: Study
Here's How Many NY Families May Lose SNAP Benefits Under Trump's 'Big Beautiful' Law: Study Northeast families are expected to be among the hardest hit under sweeping federal cuts to food benefits in the Republican-backed law previously named the "One Big Beautiful Bill," according to a new study. President Donald Trump signed the spending bill into law on Friday, July 4, after the GOP narrowly passed it through both chambers of Congress. Among many massive changes, the bill is forecasted to cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding by $186 billion through 2034, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The 20% reduction is the largest cut in the history of SNAP be…
Free Cones Coming To Friendly’s Over These 3 Days Free Cones Coming To Friendly’s Over These 3 Days
Free Cones Coming To Friendly’s Over These 3 Days They’ve been scooping cones for 90 years. Now they’re giving them away. Friendly’s is celebrating its milestone anniversary and National Ice Cream Day with a weekend-long celebration that includes free ice cream and other limited-time offers. The three-day event runs Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20, a stretch that covers Friendly’s Founders Day and the ice cream holiday. Here’s what’s on the table: • Free Cone or Dish on July 20 — Friendly’s Fan Club Rewards members can score one small cone or dish of ice cream free of charge at participating locations. • 90-Cent Ice Cream for Ev…
Immigration Debate Deepens: Poll Reveals Americans' Views Of Trump's Actions Immigration Debate Deepens: Poll Reveals Americans' Views Of Trump's Actions
Immigration Debate Deepens: Poll Reveals Americans' Views Of Trump's Actions A new national survey reveals Americans' thoughts on several key immigration actions taken by President Donald Trump's administration. The Pew Research Center poll finds that more Americans disapprove than approve of the administration’s overall approach to immigration, by a margin of 47 to 42 percent. A total of 5,044 adults were surveyed nationwide over a week-long period in June. Among the specific actions tested, the most widely opposed were the suspension of most asylum applications, with 60 percent disapproving.  Additionally, 59 percent disapprove of the decision to end Tempor…
Privacy Mode For Your Face? Zenni’s New Lenses Block Certain Face-Scan Tech Privacy Mode For Your Face? Zenni’s New Lenses Block Certain Face-Scan Tech
Privacy Mode For Your Face? Zenni’s New Lenses Block Certain Face-Scan Tech This is not science fiction. Zenni Optical just introduced a first-of-its-kind lens coating called Zenni ID Guard that promises to shield your personal information from prying eyes. The innovative technology acts like a digital privacy filter by disrupting face-scanning software and stopping unauthorized devices from capturing the biometric details on your face. Available now, the Zenni ID Guard lenses work by reflecting near-infrared light—the same light used in many facial-recognition systems. That means hidden cameras and scanners trying to lock onto your face are blocked before they can…
Feds To Teach Harvard 'The Hard Way,' Issue Subpoenas Demanding Foreign Students' Info Feds To Teach Harvard 'The Hard Way,' Issue Subpoenas Demanding Foreign Students' Info
Feds To Teach Harvard 'The Hard Way,' Issue Subpoenas Demanding Foreign Students' Info The Department of Homeland Security has escalated its battle with Harvard University, issuing subpoenas this week that demand the university turn over records tied to its foreign student visa program. The move marks the latest clash between the federal government and universities over international students. Harvard, which hosts more than 7,000 of them, called the legal action an “unnecessary” political attack. “We tried to do things the easy way with Harvard. Now, through their refusal to cooperate, we have to do things the hard way,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. She accused…
'Hate! Him!' Richard Gere Under Fire From Paul Simon's Daughter For Selling Her Former CT Home 'Hate! Him!' Richard Gere Under Fire From Paul Simon's Daughter For Selling Her Former CT Home
'Hate! Him!' Richard Gere Under Fire From Paul Simon's Daughter For Selling Her Former CT Home "Pretty Woman" star Richard Gere's decision to sell his Connecticut estate that once belonged to famed singer-songwriter Paul Simon has irked Simon's daughter enough to wish a curse upon him. Why such vitriol from the 30-year-old daughter of one half of the legendary duo Simon & Garfunkel? According to an Instagram story posted on Tuesday, July 8, by Lulu Simon, Gere promised to "take care of the land as condition of his purchase."  This was particularly important to Simon, who has followed her dad into the music business, as her childhood pets are buried on the 32-acre property, l…
Shocking Video Shows NY Cop Hit Man With Car, Killing Him Shocking Video Shows NY Cop Hit Man With Car, Killing Him
Shocking Video Shows NY Cop Hit Man With Car, Killing Him A security camera captured the moment an off-duty police officer hit and killed a man walking in the street in Upstate New York. The disturbing incident happened in Albany County, on Old Loudon Road in Colonie, shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, as Daily Voice previously reported. Security footage released by the New York Attorney General’s Office Wednesday, July 9, shows off-duty Colonie Police officer Jason Tusch striking 65-year-old John Bonds as the man pushed a cart near Purtell Avenue. Bonds, wearing a light-colored shirt and shorts, was launched into the air and out of frame in …