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Brenda Fricker Dies: Oscar-Winning Actress Known For 'Home Alone,' 'My Left Foot' Brenda Fricker Dies: Oscar-Winning Actress Known For 'Home Alone,' 'My Left Foot'
Brenda Fricker Dies: Oscar-Winning Actress Known For 'Home Alone,' 'My Left Foot' An actress who could turn quiet loneliness into unforgettable humanity has died after a six-decade career. Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker died on Friday, July 17, following a period of ill health, her agent told the BBC. She was 81. Fricker became the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award when she received the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1990 for “My Left Foot.” She played Bridget Brown, the devoted mother of writer and painter Christy Brown, portrayed by Daniel Day-Lewis in the acclaimed 1989 film. Fricker reached an even wider audience three years later as the rec…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Tesla Driver Caught With LSD, Psilocybin Mushroom After Driving Dangerously In NY: Cops Tesla Driver Caught With LSD, Psilocybin Mushroom After Driving Dangerously In NY: Cops
Tesla Driver Caught With LSD, Psilocybin Mushroom After Driving Dangerously In NY: Cops A Tesla driver is facing a felony drug charge after police said they pulled him over for dangerous driving, leading to officers finding LSD, psychedelic mushrooms, and other suspected narcotics in the car. The incident happened Thursday afternoon, July 16, when an officer saw a Tesla committing several traffic violations on Route 59, according to Ramapo Police. Police said the driver bypassed a line of stopped vehicles by entering a left-turn-only lane. When the traffic light turned green, the Tesla allegedly accelerated into the lane of oncoming traffic before swerving back into the prope…

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by Ben Crnic
Real Estate
Spacious Ranch On 'Sought-After Cul-De-Sac' In Westchester Hits Market For $1.249M Spacious Ranch On 'Sought-After Cul-De-Sac' In Westchester Hits Market For $1.249M
Spacious Ranch On 'Sought-After Cul-De-Sac' In Westchester Hits Market For $1.249M A light-filled ranch tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in a sought-after Westchester County community is now on the market with a $1.249 million asking price. Located at 6 Greenhouse Circle in Rye Brook, the four-bedroom, four-bathroom home is now listed by the Kori Sassower Team at Compass for $1,249,000.  According to the listing, the home is set back from the street and welcomes visitors with a bluestone walkway leading to a bright interior, which the listing said is designed for both everyday living and entertaining.  The main level features a large living room centered …

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by Ben Crnic
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Former Federal Prison Guard Sexually Abused Inmate At Hudson Valley Facility, Feds Say Former Federal Prison Guard Sexually Abused Inmate At Hudson Valley Facility, Feds Say
Former Federal Prison Guard Sexually Abused Inmate At Hudson Valley Facility, Feds Say A former federal correctional officer at a Hudson Valley prison is accused of sexually abusing an inmate he was assigned to guard, prosecutors said.   Newburgh resident Kyle Brown, 27, was arrested on Wednesday, July 15, after a federal indictment was unsealed charging him with three counts of sexual abuse of a ward, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. Prosecutors allege Brown worked as a correctional officer at Federal Correctional Institution Otisville in Orange County between 2024 and July 1, 2026. According to the indictment, Brown eng…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Deputy Injured While Trying To Take Combative Man Into Custody In Hudson Valley: Sheriff Deputy Injured While Trying To Take Combative Man Into Custody In Hudson Valley: Sheriff
Deputy Injured While Trying To Take Combative Man Into Custody In Hudson Valley: Sheriff A 50-year-old Orange County man is facing charges after authorities said he injured a deputy while resisting arrest during a traffic stop in Sullivan County.    Walden resident David Monastersky, 50, was arrested on Wednesday, July 15, following an incident in Monticello, the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, July 17. The incident happened on Wednesday near Marshall's in Monticello, the Sheriff's Office said. There, deputies stopped Monastersky after they said he was allegedly driving with a suspended license. Authorities said deputies first tried to iss…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
SWAT Team Search Followed Shots Fired At NY Apartment Complex, Cops Say (UPDATE) SWAT Team Search Followed Shots Fired At NY Apartment Complex, Cops Say (UPDATE)
SWAT Team Search Followed Shots Fired At NY Apartment Complex, Cops Say (Update) Authorities have released more information regarding an intense police operation at a Rockland County apartment complex on Thursday afternoon, July 16.  The operation happened at around 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, at a residence in the Gesner Garden apartment complex in Spring Valley on Gesner Drive, the Spring Valley Police Department said in a statement on Thursday night.  As Daily Voice previously reported, a large police presence gathered at the complex at the intersection of Union Road and Gesner Drive after reports of an armed person inside one of the apartments.  …

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by Ben Crnic
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FDA Issues Alert After Major Break In Multistate Parasite Outbreak: What To Know Now FDA Issues Alert After Major Break In Multistate Parasite Outbreak: What To Know Now
FDA Issues Alert After Major Break In Multistate Parasite Outbreak: What To Know Now A sprawling foodborne outbreak now has a much clearer trail, and health officials are warning diners not to ignore it. The FDA said on Thursday, July 16, that shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell restaurants in five states has been linked to an outbreak of Cyclospora infections. The warning covers locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. The outbreak has sickened 1,644 people who reported eating at Taco Bell, according to the FDA. At least 94 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. An analysis of food exposures in…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cause Of Death Released For 'Jurassic Park' Star Sam Neill Cause Of Death Released For 'Jurassic Park' Star Sam Neill
Cause Of Death Released For 'Jurassic Park' Star Sam Neill The mystery surrounding the sudden death of “Jurassic Park” star Sam Neill has been resolved. Neill died from pneumonia at age 78 in Sydney, Australia, his representative told People in a report published Thursday, July 16. The illness was unrelated to the blood cancer the acclaimed actor had overcome. “Prior to becoming sick, Sam had valiantly fought and beaten lymphoma through a new treatment called CAR-T therapy,” Neill’s rep said in a statement to the outlet. People report:https://people.com/sam-neill-cause-of-death-12019366 The representative issued the clarification after inaccurate…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Dangerous Haze Hangs On: Here's New Timeline For Cleaner Northeast Air Dangerous Haze Hangs On: Here's New Timeline For Cleaner Northeast Air
Dangerous Haze Hangs On: Here's New Timeline For Cleaner Northeast Air The smoky veil hanging over the Northeast is refusing to make a quick exit. Smoke from Canadian and northern Minnesota wildfires continued to affect air quality and visibility on Friday, July 17. Forecasters said the haze could remain a periodic problem through the weekend before a broader wind shift brings more substantial relief. Prevailing breezes will continue steering smoke southeast through Sunday, according to AccuWeather. Some of the smoke will remain high in the atmosphere, dimming the sun. Other pockets could reach ground level, reduce visibility, and create health concerns. Sho…

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by Joe Lombardi
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NY Native Scott Bryce Dies: Daytime TV Star Known For Playing Scheming Characters NY Native Scott Bryce Dies: Daytime TV Star Known For Playing Scheming Characters
NY Native Scott Bryce Dies: Daytime TV Star Known For Playing Scheming Characters A charismatic television presence whose work stretched across generations of daytime and primetime hits has died. Scott Bryce, best known for originating the role of Craig Montgomery on the CBS soap opera “As the World Turns,” died on Sunday, July 12, following a battle with cancer, according to the Los Angeles Times. He was 68. Bryce died in New Haven, Connecticut, The Hollywood Reporter reported. He had been diagnosed with Stage 3 esophageal and stomach cancer in 2024. The cancer later spread to his brain, according to the Los Angeles Times, which cited his son, Jackson Bryce, and agent …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Craig Melvin Speaks Out After 'Today' Show Security Breach Incident Craig Melvin Speaks Out After 'Today' Show Security Breach Incident
Craig Melvin Speaks Out After 'Today' Show Security Breach Incident Craig Melvin is breaking his silence after a frightening security scare rattled one of television's best-known morning shows. The 47-year-old "Today" co-anchor reassured viewers in a late-afternoon Instagram post on Thursday, July 16, hours after an unauthorized man approached him near Studio 1A at Rockefeller Plaza. Melvin wrote: "Hey everyone. I’ve heard from so many of you over the last few hours. I’m doing just fine. Thanks for reaching out. I’m looking forward to seeing you tomorrow morning on @todayshow." Melvin shared the message on his verified account without adding details about …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
National Ice Cream Day 2026: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals National Ice Cream Day 2026: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals
National Ice Cream Day 2026: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals Giveaways, deals, and even frozen treats for pets are returning across the country to celebrate one of summer's sweetest holidays. National Ice Cream Day 2026 falls on Sunday, July 19. 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 1.23 billion gallons of ice cream in 2025. The IDFA also estimates that the average American eats about four gallons of ice cream a year. The sweet t…

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by Chris Spiker