COVID-19: Strain Behind New China Surge Now Surfacing In US, CDC Says COVID-19: Strain Behind New China Surge Now Surfacing In US, CDC Says
Covid-19: Strain Behind New China Surge Now Surfacing In US, CDC Says A new strain of COVID-19 gaining traction overseas is now being detected in the United States, according to health officials tracking the virus. Airport screenings have identified cases of the NB.1.8.1 variant — the same strain linked to a surge in infections in China — among international travelers arriving in several US states, CBS News reports. The variant has been found in passengers tested at airports in the New York City area, California, Virginia, and Washington state.  Those travelers came from a range of countries including China, Japan, France, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand…
Massive Data Breach Exposes 184 Million Accounts: What To Know Massive Data Breach Exposes 184 Million Accounts: What To Know
Massive Data Breach Exposes 184 Million Accounts: What To Know A cybersecurity researcher has uncovered a massive trove of compromised login credentials, raising new alarms about the scope and scale of InfoStealer malware campaigns. The exposed Elasticsearch database contained more than 184 million unique usernames and passwords. It was not password-protected or encrypted, and it was publicly accessible when discovered earlier this month. The database included login details tied to popular platforms such as Microsoft, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat.  It also contained services with potentially greater stakes, including banking portals, health …
Thousands Reporting Major Outages On X: 'Something Went Wrong' Thousands Reporting Major Outages On X: 'Something Went Wrong'
Thousands Reporting Major Outages On X: 'Something Went Wrong' A major outage is affecting thousands of X users on Saturday morning, May 24. While the main X platform loads, users are reporting it's not possible to access posts, with an error message of "Something went wrong" appearing. As of 9:15 a.m., nearly 26,000 users were reporting issues with X, formerly known as Twitter, on downdetector.com. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
NY Cyclist Bitten By Venomous Snake On Bike Path After Getting Too Close NY Cyclist Bitten By Venomous Snake On Bike Path After Getting Too Close
NY Cyclist Bitten By Venomous Snake On Bike Path After Getting Too Close He meant to save the snake — instead, it nearly cost him his hand. Dan Geiger was cycling on the path along the Palisades cliffs that stretches from Fort Lee into Englewood Cliffs and Alpine, when he spotted a small snake on the path near the cliffs. Geiger, a writer from New York City, didn’t want it to get crushed by a bike or car. When the snake wouldn’t move after he nudged it with a water bottle, he reached out with his hand — and that’s when the snake struck him with "precision and speed," he said in an interview with Fox News. “I knew something was wrong immediately,” Dan said. Ble…
Top 10 Beaches: This NY Locale Ranks No. 1 Nationally Top 10 Beaches: This NY Locale Ranks No. 1 Nationally
Top 10 Beaches: This NY Locale Ranks No. 1 Nationally While it's taking a lot longer than normal for temperatures to warm up, Memorial Day weekend does mark the unofficial start of summer. That also means it will be time to hit the beach. This summer, a locale on Long Island known for its white sandy shores, ranks first among the Top 10 beaches in the nation for 2025, according to Stephen Leatherman, a professor and director of the Laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University, known as “Dr. Beach." His list, which was first introduces in the early 1990s, is based on dozens of factors, such as sand quality, water te…
Hurricane Season Outlook: NOAA Issues 2025 Predictions Hurricane Season Outlook: NOAA Issues 2025 Predictions
Hurricane Season Outlook: NOAA Issues 2025 Predictions With hurricane season just days away, federal forecasters have just released their long-range outlook. The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins Sunday, June 1, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 30. NOAA’s outlook includes a range of 13 to 19 named storms — those with winds of at least 39 mph.  Of those, six to 10 could strengthen into hurricanes, and between three and five may reach major hurricane status, with winds of 111 mph or higher. Forecasters say they have 70 percent confidence in those projections. A combination of warmer ocean temperatures, low wind shear, and favor…
WWII Hero From HV Returns Home 80 Years After Pacific Crash: Here's When Services Will Be WWII Hero From HV Returns Home 80 Years After Pacific Crash: Here's When Services Will Be
WWII Hero From HV Returns Home 80 Years After Pacific Crash: Here's When Services Will Be More than eight decades after he was killed in action over the Pacific during World War II, the remains of a Dutchess County native have been brought home where they belong.  US Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant Eugene J. Darrigan, 26, was killed on March 11, 1944, when his B-24D “Liberator” bomber, Heaven Can Wait, crashed into the waters off New Guinea during a World War II bombing mission. After 80 years, Darrigan’s remains have finally been identified and returned to his hometown in Dutchess County.  On Friday, May 23, New York State Police, along with the Dutchess County Sheriff…
VIDEO: NY Dad Keeps Promise To Son—And Degree—In Viral Commencement Chase VIDEO: NY Dad Keeps Promise To Son—And Degree—In Viral Commencement Chase
Video: NY Dad Keeps Promise To Son—And Degree—In Viral Commencement Chase A University at Buffalo graduate turned his commencement into a viral family affair. Jean-Paul Al-Arab made headlines when he sprinted across the stage while carrying his infant son–and while being chased by campus police–at UB’s College of Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18. Al-Arab, who immigrated to the United States from Lebanon in 2022, earned his bachelor or arts degree in criminology all while working overnight restaurant shifts and being the primary caretaker for his son during the day while his wife worked, he told NPR. “I promised myself and I promised him …
NY Medical College Workers To Strike Day Before Graduation, Demand 'Livable Wages' NY Medical College Workers To Strike Day Before Graduation, Demand 'Livable Wages'
NY Medical College Workers To Strike Day Before Graduation, Demand 'Livable Wages' Dozens of essential workers at New York Medical College in Westchester County are walking off the job the day before graduation, demanding wages that they say would reflect the region’s soaring cost of living. On Tuesday, May 27, nearly 100 workers represented by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East will strike outside the Valhalla campus, calling for what they describe as "livable wages" and fair contract terms. The workers include lab techs, maintenance crews, accounting, and A/V staff—employees who help keep the medical school operational and research labs functional, union representat…
Crash Causes Lane Closures On I-87 In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING) Crash Causes Lane Closures On I-87 In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING)
Crash Causes Lane Closures On I-87 In Hudson Valley (Developing) A crash temporarily left multiple northbound lanes blocked on Interstate 87 in Rockland County.  The incident happened on Friday, May 23 in the area of Exit 12 in West Nyack at around 1:30 p.m., according to traffic reports from 511NY.  The crash closed the left and center northbound lanes near the crash scene, causing delays until mid-afternoon on Friday.  More information about the crash has not yet been released by authorities. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Joe Biden Shocks CT Diners After Cancer Diagnosis: 'The Grandpa You Wish You Had' Joe Biden Shocks CT Diners After Cancer Diagnosis: 'The Grandpa You Wish You Had'
Joe Biden Shocks CT Diners After Cancer Diagnosis: 'The Grandpa You Wish You Had' Days after revealing his advanced prostate cancer diagnosis, former President Joe Biden stopped by a Connecticut restaurant for a bite to eat and a chance to connect with staff and customers. Biden visited The Woodland restaurant in Lakeville on Thursday night, May 22, where he posed for photos and chatted with patrons, the restaurant said in a Facebook post. Great to have Joe & Jill Biden at The Woodland last night. He was so gracious and thoughtful in conversations with... Posted by The Woodland on Friday, May 23, 2025 Woodland Owner Brandon Scimeca, center of the photo wit…
Towel, Flip-Flops, ID: Croton Point Beach To Reopen, Here's When Towel, Flip-Flops, ID: Croton Point Beach To Reopen, Here's When
Towel, Flip-Flops, ID: Croton Point Beach To Reopen, Here's When Beach season is back in Westchester County just in time for Memorial Day weekend, with pools to follow in late June, officials announced.  Three popular county-owned beaches — Croton Point in Croton-on-Hudson, Glen Island in New Rochelle, and Playland in Rye — will reopen Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, May 24 to 26, on a pre-season basis, weather permitting, according to Westchester County Parks.  The beaches will operate weekends and holidays through Sunday, June 22. Starting Friday, June 27, Glen Island and Playland beaches will open daily, while Croton Point Beach will continue …
Trump Reignites Trade War With EU, Threatens Apple With iPhone Tariffs Trump Reignites Trade War With EU, Threatens Apple With iPhone Tariffs
Trump Reignites Trade War With EU, Threatens Apple With iPhone Tariffs President Donald Trump issued new tariff threats against the European Union and Apple, relaunching trade feuds that have shaken the US economy throughout 2025. Trump threatened the EU with a 50% tariff in a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Friday, May 23. He claimed the higher duties would go into effect on Sunday, June 1. The President accused the EU of being "difficult to deal with" in trade negotiations. "Our discussions with them are going nowhere!" Trump posted. "Therefore, I am recommending a straight 50% Tariff on the European Union, starting on June 1, 2025. There …
Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts
Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts Three months after he fell onstage during a concert, Billy Joel has canceled all his remaining scheduled concerts. The 76-year-old "Piano Man" made the announcement on Friday, May 23, saying it's due to a medical condition affecting his ability to perform. A statement posted on his Facebook and Instagram accounts said Joel has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition where excessive fluid builds up within the brain “This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance,” the statement said. “Und…
Judge Halts Trump Administration's Block On Harvard Foreign Students (UPDATE) Judge Halts Trump Administration's Block On Harvard Foreign Students (UPDATE)
Judge Halts Trump Administration's Block On Harvard Foreign Students (Update) A federal judge has temporarily stopped the Trump administration's attempt to block Harvard University from hosting international students in the President's latest political attack on the Ivy League school. Massachusetts District Court Judge Allison Burroughs issued the ruling on Friday, May 23. The pause came just hours after Harvard announced the lawsuit over the Department of Homeland Security's decision to revoke the university's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification. The suit claims the move was meant to punish Harvard for rejecting Pr…
'Wolf In Sheep's Clothing': Westchester Coach Used Snapchat To Get Nudes From Minors, Feds Say 'Wolf In Sheep's Clothing': Westchester Coach Used Snapchat To Get Nudes From Minors, Feds Say
'Wolf In Sheep's Clothing': Westchester Coach Used Snapchat To Get Nudes From Minors, Feds Say A football coach and athletic director at a Westchester County high school faces federal child pornography charges after allegedly using Snapchat and other apps to coerce young victims into sending sexually explicit photos of themselves, prosecutors said.  Eastchester resident Thomas Puccini, age 28, was arrested on Wednesday, May 21, and appeared the same day in White Plains federal court, where he was ordered detained, according to US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton.  Puccini was employed as the Interim Director of Physical Education, Health, and …
Husband Of Today Show Co-Host Dies Husband Of Today Show Co-Host Dies
Husband Of Today Show Co-Host Dies The husband of a popular co-host on the Today Show has died, according to NBC. Sheinelle Jones’ spouse of 17 years, Uche Ojeh, was 45. Ojeh had been battling glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, the network said in announcing the news. “There are no words for the pain we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children," Today co-host Savannah Guthrie said on Friday morning, May 23. "Uche was an incredible person. We all loved him. And so we want to take a moment to tell you more about the remarkable man who was Sheinelle’s perfect partner in life.” The two met at North…
6 Presumed Dead After Plane Originating From Teterboro Crashes Into San Diego Neighborhood 6 Presumed Dead After Plane Originating From Teterboro Crashes Into San Diego Neighborhood
6 Presumed Dead After Plane Originating From Teterboro Crashes Into San Diego Neighborhood All six people onboard a private plane that crashed into a California neighborhood after departing from the East Coast are now presumed dead. The incident happened around 3:45 a.m. West Coast time on Thursday, May 22, at military housing in the Murphy Canyon section of San Diego, near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Authorities said there was dense fog at the time of the crash, and that the aircraft, a Cessna 550, clipped a power line.  FAA officials arrived on the scene Thursday for the start of an investigation also in…
Popular Allergy Drugs Have Unbearable Itching Side Effect, FDA Warns: What To Know Popular Allergy Drugs Have Unbearable Itching Side Effect, FDA Warns: What To Know
Popular Allergy Drugs Have Unbearable Itching Side Effect, FDA Warns: What To Know Some patients may suffer from unbearable itching across their entire body after stopping common allergy medications, health officials said. People who quit Zyrtec or Xyzal after using them daily for several weeks or longer have reported a rare but serious reaction known as pruritus. The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the condition on Friday, May 16. In 209 cases tracked by the FDA, many described intense itching that appeared within days and disrupted their daily lives. "Patients did not experience itching before starting the medicines," the FDA said. "Report…
FBI Issues Warning About 'Malicious' AI Scam: What To Know FBI Issues Warning About 'Malicious' AI Scam: What To Know
FBI Issues Warning About 'Malicious' AI Scam: What To Know Scammers are using fraudulent text messages and AI-generated voice messages, according to a new warning from the FBI. Since April 2025, malicious actors have been impersonating senior US officials to target individuals, particularly current and former federal and state government officials and their contacts.  Details The fraudsters are using text messages and AI-generated voice messages, known as smishing and vishing, to establish a false sense of rapport before attempting to access personal accounts. One common tactic involves sending a malicious link disguised as a request to tran…
VIDEO: Totaled By A Train, Spotted On The Parkway — Because, Jersey VIDEO: Totaled By A Train, Spotted On The Parkway — Because, Jersey
Video: Totaled By A Train, Spotted On The Parkway — Because, Jersey Got hit by a train. Still made it to the Parkway. New footage shows the same mangled Honda Civic that was slammed by an NJ Transit train in Bergen County casually cruising down the Garden State Parkway — without its bumper, trunk lid, or license plate. The Civic, which was struck at the Fair Lawn Avenue crossing on Thursday, May 22, was spotted by Ahmed Kasab near the southbound lanes near the Bloomfield toll plaza. Kasab, a mechanic in Paramus, was stunned. Click here to watch. "The whole passenger side airbag was hanging down," Kasab said, noting that driver seemed like that …
WATCH: Former Westchester DA Jeanine Pirro Rants About 'Water Club' Fees In Her New DC Office WATCH: Former Westchester DA Jeanine Pirro Rants About 'Water Club' Fees In Her New DC Office
Watch: Former Westchester DA Jeanine Pirro Rants About 'Water Club' Fees In Her New DC Office "Judge Jeanine" Pirro is raising eyebrows—and water bottles—at her new job in Washington, DC. The former FOX host and Westchester County district attorney — and interim US Attorney in DC — had some thoughts about her new digs, starting with what she described as a "water club" requiring employees to pay each month to get bottled water delivered. Pirro took to social media to post a video that has since gone viral with the caption, "The federal government has money for everyone but us," while complaining about the water situation. The federal government has money for everyone but us pic.…
‘I Did It For Gaza’: Gunman Flew In, Killed Israeli Couple Outside DC Jewish Museum: Court Docs ‘I Did It For Gaza’: Gunman Flew In, Killed Israeli Couple Outside DC Jewish Museum: Court Docs
‘I Did It For Gaza’: Gunman Flew In, Killed Israeli Couple Outside DC Jewish Museum: Court Docs He flew in from Chicago with a gun, bought a ticket to a Jewish diplomatic event, waited outside, then opened fire. Moments later, he told police: “I did it for Palestine. I did it for Gaza.” Elias Rodriguez, 30, of Illinois, is now facing multiple federal charges, including the murder of foreign officials, after he allegedly carried out a deadly ambush near the entrance of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC on Wednesday, May 21, federal officials announced. The attack happened just after 9:00 p.m., outside a ticketed event hosted by the American Jewish Committee that was designed…
Music Exec, Drummer ID'd As Victims After Small Plane From East Coast Crashes Into Neighborhood Music Exec, Drummer ID'd As Victims After Small Plane From East Coast Crashes Into Neighborhood
Music Exec, Drummer ID'd As Victims After Small Plane From East Coast Crashes Into Neighborhood A successful music industry executive and a well-known drummer have been identified as the two people killed when a private plane that departed from the East Coast crashed into a military housing neighborhood in California. Eight others were injured. Click here for a new, updated story - 6 Presumed Dead After Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes Into San Diego Neighborhood The incident happened around 3:45 a.m. West Coast time on Thursday, May 22, in San Diego's Murphy Canyon neighborhood, near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration …
Girl, 4, Hospitalized After Eating THC Gummies Packaged Like Candy, NY Sheriff Warns Girl, 4, Hospitalized After Eating THC Gummies Packaged Like Candy, NY Sheriff Warns
Girl, 4, Hospitalized After Eating THC Gummies Packaged Like Candy, NY Sheriff Warns A 4-year-old girl was hospitalized after ingesting two high-potency THC gummies found in her dad’s truck, a New York sheriff warned. The frightening incident happened in Albany County when the young girl accompanied her father to work and found what looked like a package of candy in a lunchbox, Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple said on Facebook Wednesday, May 21. A 6-year-old girl in the truck tasted one of the “Super Smacked Bears” gummies and spit it out, but the 4-year-old ate two, Apple said. Each gummy contained 60mg of THC, a dosage well beyond adult recommendations and consider…
Restaurant Announces Closure After Just Over Year In Business In Peekskill Restaurant Announces Closure After Just Over Year In Business In Peekskill
Restaurant Announces Closure After Just Over Year In Business In Peekskill A few months more than a year after opening, a Northern Westchester restaurant will close its doors for good, but not without one last hurrah. The team at 140 Kitchen, located at 911 South St. in Peekskill, announced on social media this week that the restaurant will officially close after final service on Saturday, May 24.  The decision, according to the restaurant’s Instagram post, was made after “much thought and consideration.” “This was not an easy choice, but we believe it is the right step for us at this time,” the post reads, continuing, “We want to express our appreciation an…
Trump Administration Bans Harvard From Enrolling International Students Trump Administration Bans Harvard From Enrolling International Students
Trump Administration Bans Harvard From Enrolling International Students The Department of Homeland Security has taken away Harvard University's ability to host international students in President Donald Trump's latest political attack on the Ivy League college. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem revoked Harvard's certification in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), the department announced on Thursday, May 22. The Trump administration has accused the Cambridge, Massachusetts, university of allowing "anti-American, pro-terrorist" foreign students to disrupt campus life. The decision puts the legal status in doubt for Harvard's nearly 6,80…
Officer Saves Distressed Person From I-84 Overpass Bridge In Hudson Valley Officer Saves Distressed Person From I-84 Overpass Bridge In Hudson Valley
Officer Saves Distressed Person From I-84 Overpass Bridge In Hudson Valley A Dutchess County police officer is being credited with saving a life after responding to a call about a distressed person on a Route 9D overpass over Interstate 84.  The rescue happened on Wednesday night, May 21 at around 11 p.m., when officers rushed to the I-84 overpass at Route 9D in Beacon following a report of a person in distress, Beacon Police said in an announcement on Thursday, May 22.  Upon arrival, the first responding officer spotted the person climbing the fence on the overpass directly above the interstate. The officer quickly intervened, grabbing hold of the perso…
Springsteen Cover Band Booted By NJ Bar Over Bruce's Anti-Trump Comments, Member Says Springsteen Cover Band Booted By NJ Bar Over Bruce's Anti-Trump Comments, Member Says
Springsteen Cover Band Booted By NJ Bar Over Bruce's Anti-Trump Comments, Member Says A Bruce Springsteen cover band says The Boss' thoughts on Donald Trump is what got their upcoming gig at a Jersey Shore bar canceled. No Surrender was scheduled to perform as a Springsteen tribute act on Friday, May 30, at Riv's Tom River Hub, Guy Fleming, a member of the nine-piece band said on Facebook.  But that was before Bruce Springsteen made comments against President Donald Trump at a recent concert, calling his administration "corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous." "The owner contacted us after Bruce made comments that upset him," Fleming said. "The owner told us he didn’t wa…
Woman Shot After Speeding Toward CIA Entrance, Ignoring Commands: Reports Woman Shot After Speeding Toward CIA Entrance, Ignoring Commands: Reports
Woman Shot After Speeding Toward CIA Entrance, Ignoring Commands: Reports A woman was shot outside CIA headquarters in Virginia on Thursday morning, prompting an extensive investigation in the DC area. The FBI confirmed that officers were called to the McLean building in Fairfax County early on May 22 to investigate a reported shooting that left one person injured. Following the shooting, the CIA shut down the front gate at headquarters "until further notice."  The front gate at Headquarters is closed until further notice. Please use alternate routes for Thursday, May 22nd. — CIA (@CIA) May 22, 2025 According to CNBC, the woman was identified as 27-yea…
$477K Scheme: Doorman From Westchester Steals From Retired NYC Teacher, Husband, DA Says $477K Scheme: Doorman From Westchester Steals From Retired NYC Teacher, Husband, DA Says
$477K Scheme: Doorman From Westchester Steals From Retired NYC Teacher, Husband, DA Says A Westchester County man has admitted to stealing nearly $478,000 from a retired New York City schoolteacher and her husband while working as their building’s doorman, prosecutors announced. Alfredo Mateo, 38, of Yonkers, pleaded guilty in Manhattan Supreme Court to grand larceny and identity theft charges, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced on Wednesday, May 21.  According to Bragg, Mateo launched a calculated financial scheme against the couple after the husband died on September 1, 2022, and the wife, a retired schoolteacher, was living in a nursing home under co…