Unnoticed Overnight Blaze Destroys Cottage On College Campus In NY Unnoticed Overnight Blaze Destroys Cottage On College Campus In NY
Unnoticed Overnight Blaze Destroys Cottage On College Campus In NY A structure fire that burned through the night leveled a building on a Dutchess County college campus before it was eventually discovered early in the morning.  Emergency crews were dispatched at 6:50 a.m. on July 15 to the Apple Cottage on the Bard College Massena campus in Red Hook, where arriving firefighters found the building had burned to the ground and was still smoldering, the Tivoli Fire Department said on Tuesday night, July 15. Firefighters from Tivoli Fire Company and Red Hook Fire Company responded to the scene and worked to fully extinguish the remaining fire.  …
SiriusXM Launches First Ad-Supported Subscription Tier: What Listeners Should Know SiriusXM Launches First Ad-Supported Subscription Tier: What Listeners Should Know
SiriusXM Launches First Ad-Supported Subscription Tier: What Listeners Should Know SiriusXM is rolling out its first advertising-supported subscription plan aimed at drivers who don't renew after free trials expire in their vehicles. The new SiriusXM Play service costs under $7 per month, the satellite radio company announced on Tuesday, July 15. The tier with limited ads includes more than 130 channels in the car, along with access to SiriusXM's streaming app. SiriusXM Play is currently available on a limited basis but is expected to expand to nearly 100 million vehicles by the end of 2025. The plan targets a key audience: drivers who enjoy SiriusXM during free…
Flash Flood Risk Returns With Spotty Severe Storms Expected: What To Know Flash Flood Risk Returns With Spotty Severe Storms Expected: What To Know
Flash Flood Risk Returns With Spotty Severe Storms Expected: What To Know High humidity and scorching summer heat will lead to the risk of severe storms and ongoing flash flooding events in the coming days. It will be hazy and hot on Wednesday, July 16, and Thursday, July 17, according to the National Weather Service. The heat index (combination of temperature and humidity) will be 100 degrees or higher both days. Scattered storms are possible in the afternoon and evening both days. Isolated to scattered instances of flash flooding are possible. "Downpours will increase in coverage Wednesday and last through Thursday in some areas," according to AccuWeather…
Suspect Nabbed In Double Homicide Of American Idol Producer, Musician Husband Suspect Nabbed In Double Homicide Of American Idol Producer, Musician Husband
Suspect Nabbed In Double Homicide Of American Idol Producer, Musician Husband A suspect has been nabbed in the murders of an American Idol producer and her husband. Robin Kaye, an award-winning music supervisor for the popular show, and her husband, Thomas Deluca, were found dead in their Los Angeles home in what police are reportedly investigating as a double homicide. Los Angeles Police conducted a welfare check on Monday, July 14 at about 2:30 p.m. local time, at the couple’s residence in the Encino neighborhood of the city. The caller reported not hearing from the residents for several days, Los Angeles Police said. Responding officers found Kaye and Deluca, bot…
National Ice Cream Day 2025: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals National Ice Cream Day 2025: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals
National Ice Cream Day 2025: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals Giveaways, discounts, and frozen fun will happen across the country in honor of a beloved summer treat: ice cream. National Ice Cream Day 2025 falls on Sunday, July 20. President Ronald Reagan officially proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday as National Ice Cream Day back in 1984, according to the International Dairy Foods Association. The dairy trade group said that the US churned out more than 1.3 billion gallons of ice cream in 2024. The IDFA also estimates that the average American eats about four gallons of ice cream a year. The sweet tradition has…
Americans' Surprising Health Priorities Revealed In New Survey Americans' Surprising Health Priorities Revealed In New Survey
Americans' Surprising Health Priorities Revealed In New Survey Forget chasing six-packs and perfect angles. More Americans are turning inward. A new survey finds that nearly eight in 10 people now prioritize how they feel over how they look, and they’re making daily changes to prove it. The poll of 2,000 adults found 77 percent said they care more about internal wellness than outward appearance.  Many are adopting small habits to support that goal, including getting better sleep, eating nourishing meals, and moving their bodies in ways that simply feel good. The shift reflects a growing interest in gut health and mind-body connection. In fa…
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 Everyo…
New Worldwide Survey Reveals Top-Ranked US City New Worldwide Survey Reveals Top-Ranked US City
New Worldwide Survey Reveals Top-Ranked US City They’re vibrant, unforgettable, and according to thousands of travelers, worth visiting again and again. Travel + Leisure has unveiled its 2025 list of the world’s best cities, based on votes from its readers — and one destination in Mexico claimed the top spot for the second year in a row. The annual rankings spotlight cities that blend atmosphere, history, hotels, dining, culture, and bang-for-your-buck value.  In this year’s survey, voters particularly favored cities in Asia and Latin America, with seven of the top 10 located in Asia and six in Latin America. While beloved global …
Here's How Many Days Each Month Young Americans Feel Overwhelmed, Survey Reveals Here's How Many Days Each Month Young Americans Feel Overwhelmed, Survey Reveals
Here's How Many Days Each Month Young Americans Feel Overwhelmed, Survey Reveals Life feels overwhelming for younger Americans, not just once in a while, but more than half the month, according to a new survey. A new national survey finds that Generation Z and millennial adults report feeling overwhelmed on average 17 days a month. Gen Z typically refers to individuals born between 1997 and 2012, making them approximately 13 to 28 years old. That pressure is coming from all sides. More than four in five say they’re stressed by their social life (88 percent), digital life (83 percent), and even their daily diet (81 percent). Conducted by Talker Research on behalf o…
Few Expect Those Connected To Child Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein Will Face Justice, Poll Says Few Expect Those Connected To Child Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein Will Face Justice, Poll Says
Few Expect Those Connected To Child Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein Will Face Justice, Poll Says A new poll shows Americans have all but given up on seeing anyone in financier and convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s orbit hauled into court, underscoring deepening public distrust of the government’s official narrative about the disgraced financier’s 2019 death. The nationwide YouGov survey of 7,237 adults, conducted Tuesday, July 8, and Wednesday, July 9, found just 15 percent are “very” or “somewhat” confident that “all people connected with Epstein who are alleged to have committed sex crimes will be thoroughly investigated.”  A full 67 percent said they are “not very”…
Rule Involving Status Of Popular Carry-On Item Spelled Out By TSA Rule Involving Status Of Popular Carry-On Item Spelled Out By TSA
Rule Involving Status Of Popular Carry-On Item Spelled Out By TSA Before you zip up your suitcase, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) wants you to rethink where you stash one of the most-used travel gadgets of the smartphone era. The agency has issued a summer reminder about portable power banks—those pocket-size lithium-ion battery packs that keep phones and tablets alive on long flights. The bottom line: they are allowed only in carry-on luggage, never in checked bags. TSA’s rule is explicit: Carry-On Bags: Yes Checked Bags: No "Portable chargers or power banks containing a lithium ion battery must be packed in carry-on bags," the …
Golfer Struck By Lightning Dies: Remembering Simon Mariani Golfer Struck By Lightning Dies: Remembering Simon Mariani
Golfer Struck By Lightning Dies: Remembering Simon Mariani Simon Mariani, the 28-year-old golfer struck by lightning on the course in Sussex County, NJ last week has died, Daily Voice has learned. The Franklin Lakes resident was playing in the Iron Man 2025 tournament hosted by Crystal Springs Resort at the Ballyowen Golf Course in Hardyston when the lightning bolt hit on Tuesday, July 8, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Mariani was airlifted to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston.  An obituary shared to the VP Memorial Funeral Home website says Mariani, an investment banking associate, died Monday, July 14. Simon …
Stewart’s ‘Give A Pint, Get A Pint’ Campaign Draws Thousands With Sweet Summer Deal Stewart’s ‘Give A Pint, Get A Pint’ Campaign Draws Thousands With Sweet Summer Deal
Stewart’s ‘Give A Pint, Get A Pint’ Campaign Draws Thousands With Sweet Summer Deal Thousands of New Yorkers stepped up to help save lives this summer, all while scoring a sweet reward. More than 10,000 generous donors rolled up their sleeves in June for the 10th annual Give A Pint, Get A Pint campaign—an effort between Stewart’s Shops and the American Red Cross of Eastern New York. The math? 10,479 blood donations, including 745 first-timers, resulting in enough blood to help 30,000 patients in need, the convenience store chain announced. As a cherry on top, each donor received a free pint of Stewart’s prepackaged ice cream or gelato, redeemable at any participating shop…
Man Who Secretly Filmed Kids, Other Patients In Bathrooms Of NY Sleep Center May Dodge Prison Man Who Secretly Filmed Kids, Other Patients In Bathrooms Of NY Sleep Center May Dodge Prison
Man Who Secretly Filmed Kids, Other Patients In Bathrooms Of NY Sleep Center May Dodge Prison A former employee who hid cameras in bathrooms at a Long Island sleep center, recording hundreds of patients – including children – may dodge prison. Sanjai Syamaprasad, 48, pleaded guilty to unlawful surveillance and tampering with physical evidence in Nassau County Court on Tuesday, July 15. He admitted to planting hidden cameras disguised a smoke detectors inside restrooms at the Northwell Health Sleep Disorders Center in Manhasset. Syamaprasad secretly recorded patients and staff between July 2023 and April 2024, downloading the footage to an SD card after each shift, prosecutors sai…
PHOTOS: Over 30 People, Including Children, Rescued From Flooding Amid Storm In Westchester PHOTOS: Over 30 People, Including Children, Rescued From Flooding Amid Storm In Westchester
Photos: Over 30 People, Including Children, Rescued From Flooding Amid Storm In Westchester As severe storms pounded Westchester on Monday evening, July 14, officers in one town sprang into action, rescuing more than 30 people, including several children, from flooded vehicles and homes.  Between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Monday, July 14, officers responded to a surge of storm-related emergencies across the town. According to Captain Michael Muesser, police carried out multiple rescues, including from basement apartments that were actively flooding.  Residents were pulled from submerged vehicles and inundated properties as torrential rainfall overwhelmed storm drains and roa…
Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott
Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott Avelo Airlines is shutting down its West Coast commercial flights as the carrier doubles down on East Coast operations and faces growing criticism over its deportation flights. An Avelo spokesperson confirmed the end of its Western operations to the Daily Voice on Tuesday, July 15. The Houston-based budget airline will close its hub outside of Los Angeles in Burbank, California, by December. Avelo, which has a hub in New Haven, Connecticut, said Northeast service won't be impacted by the West Coast shutdown. "Avelo’s West Coast closure has no effect on our Connecticut or East Coa…
American Idol Producer, Husband Found Dead In Apparent LA Double Homicide American Idol Producer, Husband Found Dead In Apparent LA Double Homicide
American Idol Producer, Husband Found Dead In Apparent LA Double Homicide Robin Kaye, an award-winning music supervisor for American Idol, and her husband, Thomas Deluca, were found dead in their Los Angeles home in what police are reportedly investigating as a double homicide. Click here for a new, updated story: Suspect Nabbed In Double Homicide Of American Idol Producer, Musician Husband Los Angeles Police conducted a welfare check on Monday, July 14, at the couple’s residence in the Encino neighborhood of the city and discovered blood at the front entrance, according to TMZ, which first reported the news. Officers broke a window to enter the home, where th…
I-87 Crash Turns Into Brawl, Then Woman Caught Drunk With Kids in Car In Westchester, Cops Say I-87 Crash Turns Into Brawl, Then Woman Caught Drunk With Kids in Car In Westchester, Cops Say
I-87 Crash Turns Into Brawl, Then Woman Caught Drunk With Kids in Car In Westchester, Cops Say An Orange County woman is facing felony DWI charges after allegedly crashing on I-87 in Westchester and getting into a physical fight with another driver with two children in her car at the time, police said. The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, when troopers were sent to Interstate 87 southbound in Yonkers for a report of a two-car crash and a physical altercation between the drivers involved, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, July 15.  Troopers say the crash involved a Volkswagen Atlas driven by Kaitlyn Slicker-Abulteen, age 35, of Warwick. Before of…
911 Service Outage Reported In Dutchess County (DEVELOPING) 911 Service Outage Reported In Dutchess County (DEVELOPING)
911 Service Outage Reported In Dutchess County (Developing) A widespread 911 outage is affecting Dutchess County Tuesday afternoon, July 15, prompting law enforcement officials to urge residents to call departments directly or text instead.  According to a 3:30 p.m. alert on July 15 from the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, and New York State Police, the county’s 911 system is currently down. The cause of the outage has not yet been made public.   In the event of a police, fire, or medical emergency, residents are being asked to call the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office directly at 845-486-3800. Additionally, the New York State Poli…
Fyre Festival Brand Sold On eBay For Disappointing Price: 'This Sucks, It's So Low' Fyre Festival Brand Sold On eBay For Disappointing Price: 'This Sucks, It's So Low'
Fyre Festival Brand Sold On eBay For Disappointing Price: 'This Sucks, It's So Low' The name synonymous with a failed music festival, fraud, and bland cheese sandwiches has been sold on eBay. A bidder purchased Fyre Festival's notorious brand, trademarks, and social media accounts for $245,300 on Tuesday, July 15. The eBay auction ended at 12:44 p.m., closing a chapter in one of the most infamous stories in music festival history. According to the eBay listing, 42 bidders placed 175 bids in the auction. The brand's winning bidder hasn't been announced as of press time. The listing claimed the winner would have access to "the most talked-about festival brand in t…
Ghost Hunter Dan Rivera Dies Suddenly On ‘Annabelle’ Doll Tour: 'We As A Family Are In Pieces' Ghost Hunter Dan Rivera Dies Suddenly On ‘Annabelle’ Doll Tour: 'We As A Family Are In Pieces'
Ghost Hunter Dan Rivera Dies Suddenly On ‘Annabelle’ Doll Tour: 'We As A Family Are In Pieces' A well-known figure in the paranormal community died unexpectedly while on a tour stop in Pennsylvania, part of an event exploring widely believed haunted artifacts. Dan Rivera, 54, of Connecticut, the lead investigator for the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), died Sunday, July 13, while on the Gettysburg leg of the “Devils on the Run” tour—a national series featuring the allegedly haunted Annabelle doll. Rivera was found unresponsive in his hotel room Sunday evening, TMZ reports. His death was later confirmed by NESPR. An exact cause has not yet been released. The tour st…
Marine From NY Dies At 22: Community Rallies To Bring His Platoon To His Services Marine From NY Dies At 22: Community Rallies To Bring His Platoon To His Services
Marine From NY Dies At 22: Community Rallies To Bring His Platoon To His Services When Rockland County native and Lance Corporal Ryan James Barnard died earlier this month while serving with the US Marine Corps in Hawaii, his community he called home responded with one goal: bringing his brothers in arms to his services to say goodbye.  Barnard, a 22-year-old from Valley Cottage, died on Wednesday, July 2, while stationed at Kaneohe Bay, assigned to the Third Littoral Combat Team, Second Platoon, Ares Company. A Marine through and through, Ryan was known for his deep loyalty, quiet strength, and unwavering commitment to those around him, his obituary said.  His…
MAGA Stars Now Calling Out Trump Over Failure To Release Jeff Epstein Files MAGA Stars Now Calling Out Trump Over Failure To Release Jeff Epstein Files
Maga Stars Now Calling Out Trump Over Failure To Release Jeff Epstein Files From cable studios to Capitol Hill, some of the Make America Great Again movement’s loudest boosters are suddenly training their fire on the man who inspired the slogan, exposing the first serious public rift inside the pro-Trump universe. The first open revolt inside Donald Trump’s MAGA universe began with a single Truth Social missive. On Saturday, July 12, the president scolded supporters for “obsessing” over convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s so-called client list, labeling the topic “a waste of time." He dismissed the late financier as “a guy who never dies” and blamed rene…
Man Clad In Ski Mask, Sunglasses Exposes Himself At NY Thruway Service Area: NYSP Man Clad In Ski Mask, Sunglasses Exposes Himself At NY Thruway Service Area: NYSP
Man Clad In Ski Mask, Sunglasses Exposes Himself At NY Thruway Service Area: Nysp A 71-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly exposing himself to customers in a men’s restroom at a busy Thruway rest stop in Rockland County, police said. Orange County resident Jerry Hollender of Monroe was arrested following an incident on Friday, July 11 at the Sloatsburg Service Area, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, July 15.  Police said staff at the service area reported a man wearing a ski mask and sunglasses had intentionally exposed himself to customers in the restroom at around 4:20 p.m. By the time troopers arrived, the suspect had left the premises.&…
Hit-Run Driver Who Mowed Down 7 Geese Sought By Cops In NJ, Sparking Outrage Online Hit-Run Driver Who Mowed Down 7 Geese Sought By Cops In NJ, Sparking Outrage Online
Hit-Run Driver Who Mowed Down 7 Geese Sought By Cops In NJ, Sparking Outrage Online Police in New Jersey are searching for the driver who struck and killed seven geese crossing a road on Monday, July 14, sparking outrage from residents and animal advocates across social media. Officers responded to the Devoe Lake area of Spotswood (Middlesex County) around 6:45 p.m. and found the geese dead in the roadway, Spotswood police said. The vehicle had already fled the scene, police said. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage to determine whether the act was intentional or accidental, according to authorities. Geese are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, an…
Lanes Reopen After Truck Fire, Fuel Spill On I-84 In NY (DEVELOPING) Lanes Reopen After Truck Fire, Fuel Spill On I-84 In NY (DEVELOPING)
Lanes Reopen After Truck Fire, Fuel Spill On I-84 In NY (Developing) A crash involving an overturned truck and resulting fire caused major delays on Interstate 84 in Putnam on Tuesday morning, July 15. The crash happened east of Exit 61 (Route 311) in Patterson at around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, according to New York State Police and 511NY traffic reports.  One of two eastbound lanes was temporarily blocked in the area, but has since reopened.  According to traffic reports, the incident involved an overturned truck that caught on fire and spilled fuel. Injuries were reported.  More information about the crash has not yet been released.  Thi…
Medical Debt Returning To Americans' Credit Reports After Judge Reverses Biden-Era Rule Medical Debt Returning To Americans' Credit Reports After Judge Reverses Biden-Era Rule
Medical Debt Returning To Americans' Credit Reports After Judge Reverses Biden-Era Rule A federal judge in Texas has overturned a Biden-era rule that removed medical debt from Americans' credit reports. Judge Sean Jordan scrapped the regulation in a ruling on Friday, July 11. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized the rule on Tuesday, Jan. 7, about two weeks before former President Joe Biden left office. The decision came exactly a week after President Donald Trump signed the previously named "One Big Beautiful Bill" into law. Experts warn that the Republican-backed budget reconciliation legislation makes sweeping cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, while incr…
Former MLB Pitcher Dan Serafini Convicted Of Killing Father-In-Law Over $1.3M Dispute Former MLB Pitcher Dan Serafini Convicted Of Killing Father-In-Law Over $1.3M Dispute
Former MLB Pitcher Dan Serafini Convicted Of Killing Father-In-Law Over $1.3M Dispute Former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini has been convicted of murdering his father-in-law and attempting to kill his mother-in-law over a reported financial dispute. Serafini, 51, who spent parts of nine seasons bouncing around multiple Major League teams, was found guilty in the 2021 shooting of Robert Gary Sphor, 70, and his wife, Wendy Wood, 68, according to the Placer County District Attorney's Office.  The former Pittsburgh Pirate was also convicted of first-degree burglary. The guilty verdicts come after a 6-week trial during which the jury heard testimony from dozens of witnesses and t…
Nationwide Recall Issued For Yogurt Product Over Choking Risk Nationwide Recall Issued For Yogurt Product Over Choking Risk
Nationwide Recall Issued For Yogurt Product Over Choking Risk A popular brand of yogurt sold across the country has been recalled due to the risk of plastic contamination that could cause choking, according to federal officials. Danone North America has voluntarily pulled multiple YoCrunch products after transparent plastic pieces were found in the dome toppers that hold candy and granola mix-ins.  The pieces, some reportedly as long as 25 millimeters, may have sharp edges and pose a risk if swallowed. The issue affects only the toppings, not the yogurt itself, and spans all flavors and package sizes currently on the market. The recall, initiate…
Impaired Man Leaves Traffic Stop, Flees To Gas Station In NY, Police Say Impaired Man Leaves Traffic Stop, Flees To Gas Station In NY, Police Say
Impaired Man Leaves Traffic Stop, Flees To Gas Station In NY, Police Say A man is facing multiple charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop, leading cops on a chase to a Dutchess County gas station, and driving while impaired by drugs, police said. The incident happened around 2:11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, when troopers tried to stop a 2017 Buick SUV in Dover for traffic violations, New York State Police announced. The driver, identified as Eric P. Oakes, age 44, of Dover, refused to pull over, beginning a brief pursuit that ended in the parking lot of the Mobil gas station at 1782 Route 22 in Wingdale, police said.  Troopers say Oakes, who was the s…
EXCLUSIVE: Carjacker Arrested By FBI On Hutch In Westchester, Officials Say EXCLUSIVE: Carjacker Arrested By FBI On Hutch In Westchester, Officials Say
Exclusive: Carjacker Arrested By FBI On Hutch In Westchester, Officials Say A 24-year-old man from Connecticut was captured on the Hutchinson River Parkway with help from the FBI following a carjacking investigation in the Bronx, police said. According to the NYPD, James Hendrickson, of 110 Forest St., in Manchester, CT, was charged on Monday, July 14, at 6:45 p.m. within the confines of the 41st Precinct, after he was located on the Hutchinson River Parkway that afternoon in Westchester. UNF News photographer Kyle Mazza, of Fair Lawn, NJ, was en route home from Massachusetts where he'd been photographing an assisted living facility fire that left nine people …