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158 Tickets Issued In 8 Hours During Crackdown In Dutchess, Putnam Counties 158 Tickets Issued In 8 Hours During Crackdown In Dutchess, Putnam Counties 158 Tickets Issued In 8 Hours During Crackdown In Dutchess, Putnam Counties
158 Tickets Issued In 8 Hours During Crackdown In Dutchess, Putnam Counties New York State Police handed out nearly 160 tickets in just eight hours during a traffic enforcement crackdown targeting dangerous drivers in Putnam and Dutchess counties.  The enforcement operation was conducted in Dutchess and Putnam counties on Tuesday, Nov. 3, New York State Police Troop K announced on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Troopers focused on speeding, aggressive driving, and other violations that put emergency responders, tow truck operators, and highway workers at risk while they work along busy roads.  During the eight-hour operation, police issued 158 traffic tickets, inclu…

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'It Was Close. Too Close': Putnam County Exec Kevin Byrne Wins Reelection In Tight Race 'It Was Close. Too Close': Putnam County Exec Kevin Byrne Wins Reelection In Tight Race 'It Was Close. Too Close': Putnam County Exec Kevin Byrne Wins Reelection In Tight Race
'It Was Close. Too Close': Putnam County Exec Kevin Byrne Wins Reelection In Tight Race Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has declared victory in a close reelection race, narrowly defeating Democratic challenger Brett Yarris to secure another four years in office.  Byrne, a Republican, received 20,145 votes, or 47.99 percent, compared with Yarris' 19,550 votes, or 46.57 percent, according to unofficial results from the Putnam County Board of Elections following Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3.  The difference was just 595 votes, with Conservative candidate Tatiana Brahimi receiving another 2,271 votes, or 5.41 percent.  All 21 Election Day polling places had …
Ballot Counting To Begin After Election Day Scanner Failures In Westchester County Ballot Counting To Begin After Election Day Scanner Failures In Westchester County Ballot Counting To Begin After Election Day Scanner Failures In Westchester County
Ballot Counting To Begin After Election Day Scanner Failures In Westchester County Paper ballots cast in Westchester County during an Election Day voting machine failure will begin being counted on Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, election officials announced.   The Westchester County Board of Elections will begin counting the ballots at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, after widespread scanner problems prevented voting machines from accepting paper ballots across the county on Tuesday, Nov. 3.  According to the Board of Elections, the ballots were secured after polls closed at 9 p.m. Tuesday and were being transported under police supervision from polling places to the boa…
Election 2026: Kathy Hochul Wins Reelection, Defeats Nassau County Exec Bruce Blakeman Election 2026: Kathy Hochul Wins Reelection, Defeats Nassau County Exec Bruce Blakeman Election 2026: Kathy Hochul Wins Reelection, Defeats Nassau County Exec Bruce Blakeman
Election 2026: Kathy Hochul Wins Reelection, Defeats Nassau County Exec Bruce Blakeman Polls have closed, and a winner has emerged in New York's gubernatorial race. Incumbent Kathy Hochul is projected to be reelected to a second full term as Governor of New York, according to multiple reports. As of 11:43 p.m. p.m., Hochul had received 3,404,922 votes, or 59.36 percent, while Blakeman had received 2,261,870, or 39.43 percent.  Hochul, 68, defeated Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman, the current Nassau County Executive.  She centered her campaign on affordability, public safety, and opposition to President Trump's policies. She also highlighted her admin…
Repeat Felon Who Burglarized Vassar College Housing, Businesses In Dutchess County Gets Prison Repeat Felon Who Burglarized Vassar College Housing, Businesses In Dutchess County Gets Prison Repeat Felon Who Burglarized Vassar College Housing, Businesses In Dutchess County Gets Prison
Repeat Felon Who Burglarized Vassar College Housing, Businesses In Dutchess County Gets Prison A repeat offender who broke into housing for Vassar College faculty and staff and committed a series of burglaries at Dutchess County businesses has been sentenced to 16 years to life behind bars, prosecutors said. Shawn Grey, 50, of Pleasant Valley, was sentenced for a burglary at the Orchard Lane Apartments in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announced on Wednesday, Nov. 4.  Grey was convicted in April of breaking into the residential complex at 51 Watson Road, which houses Vassar College faculty and employees, on Sept. 20, 2024. As Daily Voice prev…

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Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote
Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote After 91 years of keeping the booze out, one New Jersey town is finally ready to let the drinks flow. Voters in Collingswood, a suburb within Camden County, approved a referendum Tuesday, Nov. 3, opening the door for restaurants and other businesses to serve alcohol for the first time since 1935. The measure passed with 3,506 votes in favor and 2,322 against, according to unofficial election results. That's about 60% of voters giving alcohol sales the green light. Behind the push was a group fittingly named Booze on the Ballot, which rallied residents to support ending the borough's decade…

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Cause Of Death Revealed For NY College Student, Friend After Hiking Tragedy Cause Of Death Revealed For NY College Student, Friend After Hiking Tragedy Cause Of Death Revealed For NY College Student, Friend After Hiking Tragedy
Cause Of Death Revealed For NY College Student, Friend After Hiking Tragedy The cause of death for a New York college student who died while hiking in Colorado was released Tuesday, Nov. 3. Jackson Donlon, 20, of Queensbury, and his friend Kaden Matsuda, 19, of Ridegeway, CO, fell “a substantial distance” to their deaths while climbing West Apostle Mountain, the Chaffee County Sheriff’s office announced. Donlon and Matsuda were both experienced outdoor enthusiasts studying at Colorado Mountain College in Leadville, officials said. Donlon graduated from Queensbury High School in 2024. “In most similar cases that have led to a devastating conclusion we find it easy …

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Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink
Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme is getting into the holiday spirit with three new doughnuts inspired by popular seasonal treats. The doughnut chain unveiled its Holiday Seasonal Collection in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The limited-time lineup is available now at participating shops nationwide. The collection features new flavors inspired by hot cocoa, sugar cookies, and caramel toffee cheesecake. "The holidays come with a lot of pressure to get everything just right," said chief brand and product officer Alison Holder. "A holiday dozen is the easy part. You don't have to overthink it – sh…

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Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink
Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme is getting into the holiday spirit with three new doughnuts inspired by popular seasonal treats. The doughnut chain unveiled its Holiday Seasonal Collection in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The limited-time lineup is available now at participating shops nationwide. The collection features new flavors inspired by hot cocoa, sugar cookies, and caramel toffee cheesecake. "The holidays come with a lot of pressure to get everything just right," said chief brand and product officer Alison Holder. "A holiday dozen is the easy part. You don't have to overthink it – sh…

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Tony Butala Dies: 'The Way You Look Tonight' Singer Remembered Tony Butala Dies: 'The Way You Look Tonight' Singer Remembered Tony Butala Dies: 'The Way You Look Tonight' Singer Remembered
Tony Butala Dies: 'The Way You Look Tonight' Singer Remembered Tony Butala, whose voice helped turn “The Way You Look Tonight” into a pop hit, has died, closing a chapter in the history of an enduring harmony group. Butala, the last surviving original member of The Lettermen, died Sunday, Nov. 1, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He was 87. The group announced his death and outlined plans to celebrate his life. "The Lettermen were ending their weekend engagement in Las Vegas when we learned the news of Tony Butala’s passing this past Sunday," the group wrote on Facebook on Tuesday, Nov. 3. "A moment of tribute was held at the end of the show that we would like …