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Westchester Native Sean Combs Accused Of Sexually Harassing, Drugging Male Producer: Reports Westchester Native Sean Combs Accused Of Sexually Harassing, Drugging Male Producer: Reports
Westchester Native Sean Combs Accused Of Sexually Harassing, Drugging Male Producer: Reports Successful hip-hop artist and New York native Sean Combs, who is also known as "Puff Daddy," "P. Diddy," and "Diddy," is being sued by a producer on his latest album who is accusing him of sexual harassment, according to numerous reports.  The lawsuit against Combs, a Westchester County native from Mount Vernon, was filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York on Monday, Feb. 26, and accuses the artist and producer of sexually harassing, threatening, and drugging producer Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones, according to a report by NBC News.  According to the outlet, J…
NYer Alec Baldwin Again Charged With Manslaughter In On-Set Shooting, Report Says NYer Alec Baldwin Again Charged With Manslaughter In On-Set Shooting, Report Says
NYer Alec Baldwin Again Charged With Manslaughter In On-Set Shooting, Report Says Actor Alec Baldwin is again facing criminal charges in the accidental on-set shooting that killed a cinematographer, The New York Times reports. A New Mexico grand jury indicted the 65-year-old “30 Rock” star on one count of involuntary manslaughter on Friday, Jan. 19, in the death of Halyna Hutchins, according to the outlet. The move came nine months after prosecutors announced they were dropping manslaughter charges against Baldwin citing the need for further investigation. Earlier Report: Not Off Hook Yet: Alec Baldwin Charges Dropped; 'Further Investigation' Needed, DA Says Hut…
'We Want Him Back': Pair From Same NY High School Believed To Have Been Kidnapped In Israel 'We Want Him Back': Pair From Same NY High School Believed To Have Been Kidnapped In Israel
'We Want Him Back': Pair From Same NY High School Believed To Have Been Kidnapped In Israel Two Israeli soldiers who graduated from the same Long Island high school are among the possibly dozens of missing Americans thought to have been taken hostage by the militant group Hamas. Two men thought to be held hostage by Hamas, one of whom has been identified as 21-year-old Omer Neutra, both graduated from the Schecter School of Long Island in Williston Park, according to reports by ABC 7 and The New York Times. New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with Ronen and Orna Neutra, Omer’s parents, in an emotional moment shared via the platform X (formerly Twitter). “The war hits home,” Ada…
Hudson Valley Eatery Makes Top 50 US Restaurants List: New Report Hudson Valley Eatery Makes Top 50 US Restaurants List: New Report
Hudson Valley Eatery Makes Top 50 US Restaurants List: New Report A new report by The New York Times listed four New York eateries among the Top 50 in the nation. Stissing House, located in Dutchess County at 7801 South Main Street in Pine Plains, is among the locales to be lauded by The Times in its 2023 “The Restaurant List,” which tests hundreds of eateries across the US to determine which are sending out the most exceptional and exciting dishes. Situated in a building with over 200 years of history, Stissing House as it’s known today officially opened in March 2022 when Clare de Boer took over the French restaurant and turned it into a country taver…
Long Island Serial Murders: New Reports Shed Light On How Suspect's Wife Became Key To Case Long Island Serial Murders: New Reports Shed Light On How Suspect's Wife Became Key To Case
Long Island Serial Murders: New Reports Shed Light On How Suspect's Wife Became Key To Case The wife of Rex Heuermann, the suspected Long Island Gilgo Beach killer, unknowingly helped investigators zero in on her husband when two of her hairs were found on the bodies of two of the victims, according to new reports. Heuermann, of the village of Massapequa Park in Nassau County, is charged with killing Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello and burying their bodies in a grassy area of Gilgo Beach, located in the town of Babylon in Suffolk County. He's also a suspect in the murder of Maureen Brainard-Barnes. Investigators said, those hairs helped link Heuermann but d…
Suspect In Gilgo Beach Murders ID'd As 59-Year-Old Founder Of Architecture Firm On Fifth Avenue Suspect In Gilgo Beach Murders ID'd As 59-Year-Old Founder Of Architecture Firm On Fifth Avenue
Suspect In Gilgo Beach Murders ID'd As 59-Year-Old Founder Of Architecture Firm On Fifth Avenue New update: NY Serial Murders: Pizza Crust Helped Nab Suspect Who Allegedly Taunted Victim's Family A man taken into custody for the Giglo Beach serial killer murders on Long Island has been identified as a local architect who has lived for years near where the bodies of the 10 victims were found, according to multiple reports and sources. Rex Heuermann, age 59, of Massapequa Park, was taken into custody on Thursday, July 13 around 8:30 p.m., for at least some of the murder victims, nine of whom were women, found on the south shore of Long Island known as Gilgo Beach, The New York Times re…
'I Will NOT Resign': Embattled NY Rep. Santos Defiant Amid Republican Calls To Step Down 'I Will NOT Resign': Embattled NY Rep. Santos Defiant Amid Republican Calls To Step Down
'I Will NOT Resign': Embattled NY Rep. Santos Defiant Amid Republican Calls To Step Down This story has been updated. Embattled New York Rep. George Santos is refusing to step down despite calls from state Republicans to do so after the newly sworn-in Congressman admitted to lying about key parts of his background on the campaign trail. Speaking at a press conference on Long Island Wednesday, Jan. 11, Nassau County GOP Chair Joseph Cairo demanded the freshman lawmaker’s “immediate resignation,” saying Santos used “deceit, lies, and fabrications” to convince voters to back his campaign. “He disgraced the House of Representatives,” Cairo said. “He has no place in the Nassau Cou…
Pants On Fire: DA Launches Probe Into NY Congressman-Elect Who Lied About Past, Report Says Pants On Fire: DA Launches Probe Into NY Congressman-Elect Who Lied About Past, Report Says
Pants On Fire: DA Launches Probe Into NY Congressman-Elect Who Lied About Past, Report Says Incoming New York Congressman George Santos is now at the center of a potential criminal investigation after admitting that he lied about his background on the campaign trail, NBC New York reports.  Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly revealed Wednesday, Dec. 28, that her office is investigating the Republican politician following his admission that he “embellished” his resume and lied about graduating from college, the outlet reports. Earlier Report: NY Congressman-Elect May Have Lied About Key Parts Of Resume, Report Says “The numerous fabrications and inconsistencies associat…
Amazon Plans To Lay Off Around 10,000 Employees, Report Says Amazon Plans To Lay Off Around 10,000 Employees, Report Says
Amazon Plans To Lay Off Around 10,000 Employees, Report Says A week before the holiday shopping season officially kicks off, Amazon is set to begin laying off approximately 10,000 corporate and technology employees, The New York Times reports. Job cuts at the online retail giant were expected to start the week of Monday, Nov. 14, and will primarily affect Amazon’s retail, devices, and human resources divisions, according to the outlet. The largest in its history, the layoffs would impact 1 percent of the company’s global workforce and 3 percent of its corporate employees. It follows several other cost-cutting moves that CEO Andy Jassy has implemente…
NY Times Spotlights A Northern Westchester Hamlet That’s ‘Not Cookie-Cutter’ NY Times Spotlights A Northern Westchester Hamlet That’s ‘Not Cookie-Cutter’
NY Times Spotlights A Northern Westchester Hamlet That’s ‘Not Cookie-Cutter’ A new in-depth feature from The New York Times has highlighted a Westchester County hamlet that is "not cookie-cutter." The news outlet published the story about Chappaqua on Wednesday, June 15, sharing information about the hamlet's real estate, history, schools, and more.  “What’s beautiful about Chappaqua is that it’s not cookie-cutter. We have antiques, Capes, old estates and McMansions -- we have it all," Deena Bouchier, a resident of Chappaqua for 23 years, told The Times. New Castle Town Supervisor Lisa Katz also discussed the sense of community in Chappaqua. Read th…
This Connecticut City 'Coming Up’ After Decades Of Crime, New York Times Says This Connecticut City 'Coming Up’ After Decades Of Crime, New York Times Says
This Connecticut City 'Coming Up’ After Decades Of Crime, New York Times Says A Connecticut city is "coming up" thanks to its quality dining, architecture, and more following decades of crime, according to a new profile from The New York Times. The news outlet reported in a profile published on Wednesday, June 1, that New Haven residents have shared the ways that the city is seeing improvements in recent years following efforts to decrease crime and increase home ownership. Monika Mittelholzer, a resident who works as an administrative assistant at the Yale University School of Medicine, told the Times that when she first moved to the area in 2002, she didn't have a …
Fairfield County Bakery's Popup Bagels Drawing Long Lines In NYC Fairfield County Bakery's Popup Bagels Drawing Long Lines In NYC
Fairfield County Bakery's Popup Bagels Drawing Long Lines In NYC Everyone knows the best bagels are found in … Connecticut?  Maybe, if recent buzz around a Fairfield County bakery is any indication. True to its name, Redding-based PopUpBagels has spent the past year staging pop-up locations around notoriously bagel-snobby New York City, with great success, The New York Times reports. During that time the self dubbed "not famous... but known" company has amassed a healthy following with spots in Manhattan, where long lines have been reported, as well as the Hamptons, the outlet reports. “What started as a backyard pickup window to share a newly cre…
In-Depth New York Times Profile Cites Hudson Valley Hamlet's 'Feel-Good' Spirit In-Depth New York Times Profile Cites Hudson Valley Hamlet's 'Feel-Good' Spirit
In-Depth New York Times Profile Cites Hudson Valley Hamlet's 'Feel-Good' Spirit A new in-depth report from The New York Times has described the "feel-good" spirit of a Hudson Valley municipality that has seen a population increase over the past few years. The news outlet reported that the Ulster County hamlet of Highland has received a population boost during the COVID-19 pandemic as New Yorkers moved out of New York City seeking more space. The profile shares a variety of insights into the price of homes, the schools, and the history of the hamlet.  The Times also spoke with residents and people who work in Highland. "You have the beautiful views, the fantastic…
COVID-19: Johnson & Johnson Pauses Vaccine Production, Reports Say COVID-19: Johnson & Johnson Pauses Vaccine Production, Reports Say
Covid-19: Johnson & Johnson Pauses Vaccine Production, Reports Say The only Johnson & Johnson facility currently making viable batches of the company's one-dose COVID-19 vaccine has temporarily halted its production, according to a new report. According to The New York Times, Johnson & Johnson has stopped production of its current vaccine, potentially to create a more profitable version aimed at other viruses. With production on hold at its Dutch facility in the city of Leiden, hundreds of millions of doses could be taken out of circulation, though it is unclear how vaccine supplies in the US have been affected. Ayoade Alakija, a co-head of the A…
New Film/TV Facility In Westchester Could Become 'Burbank Of New York,' Report Says New Film/TV Facility In Westchester Could Become 'Burbank Of New York,' Report Says
New Film/TV Facility In Westchester Could Become 'Burbank Of New York,' Report Says Lights, cameras, action. A taste of Hollywood has come to the region as Great Point Studios officially opens its long-awaited Lionsgate Studios in Westchester. The sprawling new Yonkers facility which The New York Times said could become the “Burbank of New York” now becomes the largest modern-built film and television production facility in the Northeast. Long-term tenants at the new $500 million facility already include Lionsgate, Mediapro, and Syracuse University, which has entered an agreement "to create a distinctive learning and fully hands-on working experience for television,…
COVID-19: Omicron Doesn't Attack Lungs As Strongly As Other Variants, Studies Show COVID-19: Omicron Doesn't Attack Lungs As Strongly As Other Variants, Studies Show
Covid-19: Omicron Doesn't Attack Lungs As Strongly As Other Variants, Studies Show Brand-new studies are suggesting why the highly contagious COVID-19 strain Omicron is not as severe as other variants of the virus. Omicron is milder because it doesn't attack the lungs as strongly as other variants, according to the studies. Omicron produced less damaging infections, often limited largely to the upper airway - the nose, throat, and windpipe - in testing conducted on mice and hamsters, The New York Times reports. “The variant did much less harm to the lungs, where previous variants would often cause scarring and serious breathing difficulty," the report says. The findings…
COVID-19: Half Of Group Who Attended NYC Convention With Omicron-Infected Man Now Have Virus COVID-19: Half Of Group Who Attended NYC Convention With Omicron-Infected Man Now Have Virus
Covid-19: Half Of Group Who Attended NYC Convention With Omicron-Infected Man Now Have Virus Half of a group of about 30 people who traveled together to New York City with a Minnesota man who was the second American to test positive for the COVID-19 Omicron variant have become infected with the virus, the man told health officials in Minnesota, according to a report in The New York Times. It has not yet been determined how many of the 15 who tested positive for COVID are infected with the new strain, the report said. They all attended an Anime convention held the weekend before Thanksgiving at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan. Those attending were required to be vacci…
FBI Searches Westchester County Home In Ashley Biden Diary Theft Inquiry FBI Searches Westchester County Home In Ashley Biden Diary Theft Inquiry
FBI Searches Westchester County Home In Ashley Biden Diary Theft Inquiry The FBI carried out a court-ordered search at the suburban New York home of the founder of a conservative group in connection to an investigation involving the possible theft of a diary belonging to Ashley Biden, President Joe Biden’s 40-year-old daughter, according to a brand-new report by The New York Times. The search happened on Saturday, Oct. 30 at a Westchester County apartment associated with James O'Keefe of Project Veritas in Mamaroneck, the report said. An investigation into the matter was launched in October 2020, shortly before the Nov. 3 presidential election after a Biden…
Emmy Award-Winning TV Anchor From New York Dies At 53 Emmy Award-Winning TV Anchor From New York Dies At 53
Emmy Award-Winning TV Anchor From New York Dies At 53 A popular television personality from New York has died at the age of 53. Jovita Moore was an anchor at WSB-TV, Channel 2, an ABC-affiliated station in Atlanta. She had been diagnosed with incurable brain cancer after experiencing symptoms of disorientation and forgetfulness in April. Moore died Thursday night, Oct. 28 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children, Shelby and Joshua, stepdaughter Lauren, and her mother, Yvonne. Moore's co-anchor, Justin Farmer, informed WSB viewers of the tragic news on Friday morning, Oct. 29. Moore had been a member …
This Westchester Village Cited By NY Times For Its 'Racial, Socioeconomic Mix' This Westchester Village Cited By NY Times For Its 'Racial, Socioeconomic Mix'
This Westchester Village Cited By NY Times For Its 'Racial, Socioeconomic Mix' A quaint Westchester village took center stage in New York’s most prominent newspaper as it was featured in a special section of The New York Times. Despite its modest size, Tarrytown, a village in the town of Greenburgh, was featured in the Times’ “Living In” section, which highlighted the area’s art scene, schools, quirks, and diversity. “The Westchester village is only three square miles, but it has a better racial and socioeconomic mix than most of its neighbors along the river,” author C. J. Hughes wrote. According to recent homeowners who transitioned from Manhattan into the village,…
COVID-19: Delta Variant's Symptoms Different, More Dangerous Than Original Virus, Doctors Say COVID-19: Delta Variant's Symptoms Different, More Dangerous Than Original Virus, Doctors Say
Covid-19: Delta Variant's Symptoms Different, More Dangerous Than Original Virus, Doctors Say The Delta variant of COVID-19, by far the most contagious strain during the entire pandemic, has different and more dangerous symptoms than the original virus, doctors are now warning. The strain, first detected in India in December 2020, now makes up 90 percent of new cases in the United Kingdom and 10 percent of new cases in the United States. Doctors in China told state-run television that their patients who have the Delta strain, known as B.1.617.2, are becoming sicker and their conditions are worsening at a faster rate, according to The New York Times. Around 12 percent of Delta varia…
Massive Internet Outage: Hundreds Of News, Streaming Services, Social Media Sites Go Down Massive Internet Outage: Hundreds Of News, Streaming Services, Social Media Sites Go Down
Massive Internet Outage: Hundreds Of News, Streaming Services, Social Media Sites Go Down Large parts of the Internet went down early Tuesday morning, June 8, including hundreds of news sites, such as CNN and The New York Times, as well as streaming services and social media platforms. Many users who attempted to access affected sites received error messages such as, "Connection Failure," or “Error 503 - Service Unavailable." An American cloud computing services provider reported just before 7 a.m. that "the issue has been identified and a fix has been applied.”  The cause of the outage remains unclear. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
COVID-19: Here's Number Of Americans Who've Become Infected Despite Being Vaccinated, CDC Says COVID-19: Here's Number Of Americans Who've Become Infected Despite Being Vaccinated, CDC Says
Covid-19: Here's Number Of Americans Who've Become Infected Despite Being Vaccinated, CDC Says The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has released the first data on so-called "breakthrough" COVID-19 cases, meaning those who have become infected despite being fully vaccinated. So far, there have been about 5,800 such cases, the CDC told CNN.  At the time that data was collected, 77 million American adults had been fully vaccinated, meaning 99.992 percent had dodged the disease. The efficacy rates of the double-dose Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are both around 95 percent. "To date, no unexpected patterns have been identified in case demographics or vaccine ch…
COVID-19: When Will It Be Safe To Kiss A Stranger? New Report Sheds Some Light COVID-19: When Will It Be Safe To Kiss A Stranger? New Report Sheds Some Light
Covid-19: When Will It Be Safe To Kiss A Stranger? New Report Sheds Some Light Sick and tired of the COVID-19 pandemic and need a big kiss? Well, experts say if you have received your vaccine and the person you want to kiss has too, and you're comfortable doing so, then kiss away. But the key is to make sure the person you are kissing -- especially if it's a stranger -- has really been vaccinated,  Dr. David Rubin, a professor of pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania told The New York Times. Rubin said even without confirmation, making out with a stranger is lower-risk than going to a packed nightclub or party. “It’s one of…
Robots May Be Coming After White Collar Jobs Like 'Phil In Accounting,' New Report Says Robots May Be Coming After White Collar Jobs Like 'Phil In Accounting,' New Report Says
Robots May Be Coming After White Collar Jobs Like 'Phil In Accounting,' New Report Says In the past, when people thought about “computers taking jobs away from real people” most pictured manufacturing processes and call centers becoming robotized. While we have seen that, it’s not the only way robots are replacing people at work. Less visible are the robotics and artificial intelligence taking over white-collar jobs in fields like accounting and human resources, The New York Times just reported in an analysis of the workplace. In some studies, algorithms outperform lawyers and doctors. “The trend — quietly building for years, but accelerating to warp speed since the pan…
COVID-19: Aide Hid Nursing Home Death Toll As Cuomo Sought $4M Book Deal, New Report Says COVID-19: Aide Hid Nursing Home Death Toll As Cuomo Sought $4M Book Deal, New Report Says
Covid-19: Aide Hid Nursing Home Death Toll As Cuomo Sought $4M Book Deal, New Report Says While his administration was working to cover up the number of COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was working toward a multi-million dollar book deal touting his success during the pandemic, according to a new report. The New York Times reported that Cuomo's work on his book last summer, which relied on assistance from his aides and staffers, overlapped the efforts by his administration to undercount virus-related deaths in New York nursing homes in a health department report. While his aides were working on covering up nursing home deaths over the summer, Cu…
Cuomo Allies Drafted Letter To Attack, Damage First Accuser's Credibility, New Report Says Cuomo Allies Drafted Letter To Attack, Damage First Accuser's Credibility, New Report Says
Cuomo Allies Drafted Letter To Attack, Damage First Accuser's Credibility, New Report Says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his staff reportedly drew up a letter attacking the credibility of a former aide who was the first to make claims of sexual harassment against him, according to a report released on Tuesday. The New York Times reported that Cuomo and his staff drew up a letter targeting former aide Lindsey Boylan, who was the first of seven women to come out against the governor since December. According to the report, Cuomo himself was directly involved, and it was emailed to several former aides for review. It is unclear how many people in the administration saw or signed th…
Current Aide Accuses Cuomo Of Sexual Harassment Current Aide Accuses Cuomo Of Sexual Harassment
Current Aide Accuses Cuomo Of Sexual Harassment A current employee in New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office has just become the eighth woman to accuse him of sexual harassment. Alyssa McGrath told The New York Times that Cuomo "would ogle her body, remark on her looks, and make suggestive comments to her and another executive aide" and once gazed down her shirt and commented on a necklace. At age 33, McGrath is 30 years younger than Cuomo and becomes the first person employed in the governor's office to publically make sexual harassment accusations. Another current aide has accused Cuomo of groping her breast in the Executive Man…
COVID-19: Could A Return To Normalcy Be Near, Despite Concerns Over Variants? COVID-19: Could A Return To Normalcy Be Near, Despite Concerns Over Variants?
Covid-19: Could A Return To Normalcy Be Near, Despite Concerns Over Variants? As COVID-19 rates continue to decrease, many people are feeling cautiously optimistic that normal life will soon resume. A survey of 21 experts found that most of them believe the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us, according to research by The New York Times. Americans may be able to get back to their pre-pandemic lives this summer. Unless … Researchers cautioned that people should not underestimate COVID-19.  Although signs are pointing to the end of the pandemic, a shift in the virus or how people respond to it could send infection and death rates to rising again. Fa…
Accused Again: Two More Ex-Cuomo Aides Make Sexual Misconduct Allegations Accused Again: Two More Ex-Cuomo Aides Make Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Accused Again: Two More Ex-Cuomo Aides Make Sexual Misconduct Allegations Two more former aides to Andrew Cuomo are accusing him of sexual misconduct, bringing the number of women who have publically said they were sexually harassed by the New York governor to five. Ana Liss, who was Cuomo's policy and operations aide between 2013 and 2015, said he kissed her hand, touched her on her lower back, called her sweetheart, and asked if she had a boyfriend. The 35-year-old Liss made her allegations in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. Another former aide, Karen Hinton, said Cuomo summoned her to a hotel room, pulled her towards him, and held her in 2…
Calls To Resign Grow, Cuomo Scandal Escalates After New Sexual Harassment Accuser Comes Forward Calls To Resign Grow, Cuomo Scandal Escalates After New Sexual Harassment Accuser Comes Forward
Calls To Resign Grow, Cuomo Scandal Escalates After New Sexual Harassment Accuser Comes Forward New calls for Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s resignation are ringing after a third woman came forward with allegations of sexual harassment. Anna Ruch told The New York Times that the governor asked to kiss her moments after they met at a wedding reception in September 2019, and that she had to remove his hand from her back. It is alleged that when she removed his hand from her lower back, Cuomo said she seemed “aggressive” and placed his hands on her cheeks, asking if he could kiss her. Cuomo Must Admit To 'Predatory Behavior,' Says Second Accuser In New Statement “I was so confused and shocked and…