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Special Prosecutors Appointed In 2 NY Political Cases Involving Ballot Fraud, Stolen Sign Special Prosecutors Appointed In 2 NY Political Cases Involving Ballot Fraud, Stolen Sign Special Prosecutors Appointed In 2 NY Political Cases Involving Ballot Fraud, Stolen Sign
Special Prosecutors Appointed In 2 NY Political Cases Involving Ballot Fraud, Stolen Sign Special prosecutors have been appointed to handle two separate criminal cases involving political figures from opposing parties in Rockland County, including a Republican accused of ballot fraud and a Democrat accused of stealing a campaign sign.  The appointments were announced by the Rockland County District Attorney's Office on Friday, Nov. 6, following requests from District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II.  According to the office, Judge James A. McCarty, supervising judge of the Superior Criminal Courts for the Ninth Judicial District, appointed Julia D. Cornachio as special dis…

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Amazon Prime Thriller Films In Hudson Valley, Causes Road Closures Amazon Prime Thriller Films In Hudson Valley, Causes Road Closures Amazon Prime Thriller Films In Hudson Valley, Causes Road Closures
Amazon Prime Thriller Films In Hudson Valley, Causes Road Closures A Putnam County town will be featured in scenes filmed for an upcoming Amazon Prime Video thriller starring two well-known actors.   The movie, "One Night Out," filmed in Kent on both Wednesday, Nov. 4, and Thursday, Nov. 5, Town Supervisor Jaime McGlasson confirmed to Daily Voice.  The production has prompted several road closures, with Kent Police warning motorists to expect delays while crews work in the area. According to the department, intermittent closures occurred along Farmers Mills Road between Miller Hill Road and Meads Court on Wednesday, and are expected to …

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NY Officer Run Over, 80 MPH Chase: Driver Indicted For Attempted Murder, DA Says NY Officer Run Over, 80 MPH Chase: Driver Indicted For Attempted Murder, DA Says NY Officer Run Over, 80 MPH Chase: Driver Indicted For Attempted Murder, DA Says
NY Officer Run Over, 80 MPH Chase: Driver Indicted For Attempted Murder, DA Says A 24-year-old man accused of running over a police officer and leading authorities on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash with a patrol car in Rockland County has been indicted on multiple charges, including attempted aggravated murder.   Haverstraw resident Isaac E. Catedral was arraigned on the indictment in Rockland County Court on Friday, Nov. 6, before Judge David M. Ascher, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced.  The indictment follows a violent series of events on Oct. 23 that began with an alleged break-in at a Haverstraw home and left th…

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Tesla Driver Loses Control, Causing Chain Reaction Crash On I-95 In Westchester Tesla Driver Loses Control, Causing Chain Reaction Crash On I-95 In Westchester Tesla Driver Loses Control, Causing Chain Reaction Crash On I-95 In Westchester
Tesla Driver Loses Control, Causing Chain Reaction Crash On I-95 In Westchester A Tesla driver lost control and struck another vehicle on I-95 in Westchester County, setting off a four-vehicle chain-reaction crash that sent a woman to the hospital and blocked lanes during the morning commute, police said.  The crash happened onI-95 South between Exits 19 and 18B in Harrison on Friday, Nov. 6, according to New York State Police. The incident was first reported around 7:45 a.m., according to 511NY.  State Police said a 48-year-old Valley Stream man was driving a 2022 Tesla in the center lane when he lost control and struck a vehicle traveling in the left lane.…

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$60K In Cocaine Found In Hidden Compartment Of Hudson Valley Dealer's Subaru Outback: AG $60K In Cocaine Found In Hidden Compartment Of Hudson Valley Dealer's Subaru Outback: AG $60K In Cocaine Found In Hidden Compartment Of Hudson Valley Dealer's Subaru Outback: AG
$60K In Cocaine Found In Hidden Compartment Of Hudson Valley Dealer's Subaru Outback: AG A Hudson Valley drug dealer was arrested after prosecutors said more than two kilograms of cocaine worth $60,000 were found hidden inside a secret compartment in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Rockland County.  Newburgh resident David A. Herring III, 49, was arrested in connection with an alleged drug trafficking operation spanning Westchester, Rockland, and Orange counties, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Thursday, Nov. 5.  According to James, Herring transported cocaine from Westchester County through Rockland County to Orange County, where investigato…

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'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat 'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat 'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat
'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat Republican Rep. Mike Lawler had a striking explanation for his election defeat in the Hudson Valley, suggesting that even Jesus Christ could not have won amid the Democratic wave that swept the country.  "Jesus Christ could have run and would have lost," Lawler told CNN congressional correspondent Manu Raju on Wednesday, Nov. 4, a day after losing his reelection bid to Democrat Cait Conley in New York's 17th Congressional District.  The remark came as Lawler reflected on his defeat in one of the nation's most closely watched House races, which helped Democrats regain control of Co…

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Westchester County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Westchester County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Westchester County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open
Westchester County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open The nominations are in, the finalists have been chosen, and voting is NOW OPEN for Daily Voice's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards! From the neighborhood bagel shop that knows your order by heart to the hair salon that always gets your cut just right, Westchester County is full of businesses that deserve a little love. And this is your chance to show them just how much they mean to the community. Finalists are competing in 40 categories across Food & Drink, Self Care, Small Business, and Entertainment. Whether it's your favorite pizza place, a go-to gym, a trusted local tradesperson, or a m…

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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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Big Wins: $500K Lottery Ticket Sold For Election Day Drawing In Hudson Valley Big Wins: $500K Lottery Ticket Sold For Election Day Drawing In Hudson Valley Big Wins: $500K Lottery Ticket Sold For Election Day Drawing In Hudson Valley
Big Wins: $500K Lottery Ticket Sold For Election Day Drawing In Hudson Valley Whether or not their preferred candidates won on Election Day, someone out there is sure to be pleased after buying a winning lottery ticket worth half a million dollars in Orange County.  A $500,000 top-prize winning PICK 10 ticket was sold at Smokes 4 Less, located at 59 North Plank Rd. in Newburgh, for the drawing held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, the New York Lottery announced.  The ticket matched all 10 numbers needed to win the game's top prize. The winning numbers were: 04 05 09 13 14 32 37 40 48 49 50 52 57 61 63 65 68 69 73 76. PICK 10 players choose 10 numbers from a field of 1 …

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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 …

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$10K Reward Offered In Unsolved Murder More Than 5 Years After Westchester Shooting $10K Reward Offered In Unsolved Murder More Than 5 Years After Westchester Shooting $10K Reward Offered In Unsolved Murder More Than 5 Years After Westchester Shooting
$10K Reward Offered In Unsolved Murder More Than 5 Years After Westchester Shooting More than five years after a man was shot and killed on a Westchester County street, police are offering a $10,000 reward in hopes of finally identifying his killer.  The Yonkers Police Department announced the reward on Friday, Nov. 6, for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the murder of Guy Van Lew. He was fatally shot on Saturday, July 17, 2021.  The shooting happened around 9:15 p.m. near the intersection of Spruce Street and Cliff Street in Yonkers, according to police, who posted surveillance video of the incident on their social m…

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Wife Recalls Final Desperate Phone Call With Husband Before Drowning In Florida Floodwaters Wife Recalls Final Desperate Phone Call With Husband Before Drowning In Florida Floodwaters Wife Recalls Final Desperate Phone Call With Husband Before Drowning In Florida Floodwaters
Wife Recalls Final Desperate Phone Call With Husband Before Drowning In Florida Floodwaters A Massachusetts native is mourning her husband after a deadly Florida flood trapped the father of four inside his vehicle as he pleaded for help during a final FaceTime call with his wife.  Stacy Petit Bennett, a Walpole native, lost her husband, 34-year-old Joshua Bennett, on Monday, Nov. 2, when fast-moving floodwaters submerged his vehicle in Palm Bay, Florida.  Joshua had gone out for coffee when rising water surrounded his vehicle "He called me on FaceTime, and he was just crying like, 'I don't know what to do, I don't know what to do.' And he said he's in the middle of a ri…

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15 Knives, Crossbow, Blow Torch, Meth Found On Man After 911 Call In Hudson Valley: Police 15 Knives, Crossbow, Blow Torch, Meth Found On Man After 911 Call In Hudson Valley: Police 15 Knives, Crossbow, Blow Torch, Meth Found On Man After 911 Call In Hudson Valley: Police
15 Knives, Crossbow, Blow Torch, Meth Found On Man After 911 Call In Hudson Valley: Police Following an intense 911 call in Dutchess County, authorities arrested a man who they said was found with more than a dozen knives, a crossbow, methamphetamine, and more.  The incident happened on Pleasant View Avenue in Beacon on Monday, Nov. 2, when officers responded to an emergency call with screaming in the background, Beacon Police announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. When officers arrived, they encountered Harold Gaines, 41, of Newburgh, and began questioning him, the department said.  During the encounter, officers discovered that Gaines was carrying several knives and had an a…

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TV Reporter Who Proposed To Tom Brady In Wedding Dress Arrested In $160M Fraud Scheme: ICE TV Reporter Who Proposed To Tom Brady In Wedding Dress Arrested In $160M Fraud Scheme: ICE TV Reporter Who Proposed To Tom Brady In Wedding Dress Arrested In $160M Fraud Scheme: ICE
TV Reporter Who Proposed To Tom Brady In Wedding Dress Arrested In $160M Fraud Scheme: ICE A Mexican TV star who once stunned Tom Brady with a marriage proposal at the Super Bowl 42 is now in federal custody in Florida after five years on the run from Mexican authorities for an alleged massive fraud scheme.  Inés Gómez Mont, 43, was arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an operation in Miami on Friday, Oct. 30, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Mexican authorities have issued three arrest warrants for Gómez Mont. The allegations include organized crime, money laundering, and suspected tax fraud. Investigators believe Gómez Mont and…

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Dirt Bike Rider, 19, Flees Deputies On Hudson Valley Trail, Tries Running Away: Sheriff Dirt Bike Rider, 19, Flees Deputies On Hudson Valley Trail, Tries Running Away: Sheriff Dirt Bike Rider, 19, Flees Deputies On Hudson Valley Trail, Tries Running Away: Sheriff
Dirt Bike Rider, 19, Flees Deputies On Hudson Valley Trail, Tries Running Away: Sheriff A 19-year-old man is facing several charges after authorities said he rode a dirt bike with a passenger on a popular recreational trail, fled deputies, and eventually tried to escape on foot.  The incident happened on the Heritage Trail in Goshen on Tuesday, Nov. 3, the Orange County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. Deputies had received a complaint around 3 p.m. the previous day about someone riding a dirt bike on the trail but could not find the rider. When a deputy returned to the same area around the same time on Tuesday, they found a 2026 Zhejiang S3-125 minibi…

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Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar
Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Bath & Body Works is getting into the Christmas spirit with a new Advent calendar packed with popular holiday fragrances and exclusive gifts. The retailer is launching its limited-edition Feel the Wonder Advent Calendar in stores nationwide and on the company's website on Monday, Nov. 16. The $50 gift set includes 12 products worth more than $115, with seven items available exclusively in the calendar. The collection features a mix of body care products, home fragrances, and holiday accessories. "We know our consumers love discovering hidden gems and collectible products within ou…

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Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers
Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers More than 670,000 batteries used in portable Bluetooth speakers are being recalled after reports of fires and property damage. Bose issued the recall for lithium-ion battery packs used in its S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ portable Bluetooth speakers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. About 634,759 batteries were sold in the US, while another 35,400 were sold in Canada. The recall affects Bose S1 Pro System Battery Packs and S1 Pro+ System Battery Packs sold with the speakers or separately as accessories and replacement parts. The batteries can overheat and igni…

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Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales
Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales Tesla appears to be ending production of its widely criticized Cybertruck after years of plunging sales, political backlash, and ongoing safety concerns surrounding the controversial electric pickup. CEO Elon Musk announced plans to wind down Cybertruck production in a post on his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on Friday, Nov. 6. The billionaire said manufacturing of the maligned EVs will end at Tesla's Gigafactory Texas plant "around the middle" of 2027. Tesla plans to use the factory's capacity to increase production of its new self-driving Cybercab. "The C…

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600 Fire, Explosion Reports Spark Urgent Warning For Popular Portable Chargers 600 Fire, Explosion Reports Spark Urgent Warning For Popular Portable Chargers 600 Fire, Explosion Reports Spark Urgent Warning For Popular Portable Chargers
600 Fire, Explosion Reports Spark Urgent Warning For Popular Portable Chargers Federal regulators are urging people to stop using more than 200,000 portable chargers because they can catch fire or explode. The urgent warning affects about 210,000 HAIARA W5 PRO power banks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. The devices have lithium batteries that can explode and ignite, posing serious fire and burn hazards. The warning comes after Amazon seller Mitrytech agreed to recall about 11,000 HAIARA power banks in late October. The CPSC has received 600 reports of fires, explosions, and other overheating incidents, including&nb…

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CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance
CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS is planning to split its pharmacies and health insurance businesses into two separate companies. The Woonsocket, Rhode Island-based company announced the planned breakup in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The separation is expected to be completed in the first half of 2028. The spinoff would create two independent companies called CVS Pharmacy and CVS Health. One would be focused on retail pharmacies, while the other would handle health insurance and other healthcare services. CVS Pharmacy would operate the chain's roughly 9,000 retail pharmacies nationwide. It would also man…

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Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar
Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Bath & Body Works is getting into the Christmas spirit with a new Advent calendar packed with popular holiday fragrances and exclusive gifts. The retailer is launching its limited-edition Feel the Wonder Advent Calendar in stores nationwide and on the company's website on Monday, Nov. 16. The $50 gift set includes 12 products worth more than $115, with seven items available exclusively in the calendar. The collection features a mix of body care products, home fragrances, and holiday accessories. "We know our consumers love discovering hidden gems and collectible products within ou…

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Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers
Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers More than 670,000 batteries used in portable Bluetooth speakers are being recalled after reports of fires and property damage. Bose issued the recall for lithium-ion battery packs used in its S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ portable Bluetooth speakers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. About 634,759 batteries were sold in the US, while another 35,400 were sold in Canada. The recall affects Bose S1 Pro System Battery Packs and S1 Pro+ System Battery Packs sold with the speakers or separately as accessories and replacement parts. The batteries can overheat and igni…

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Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales
Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales Tesla appears to be ending production of its widely criticized Cybertruck after years of plunging sales, political backlash, and ongoing safety concerns surrounding the controversial electric pickup. CEO Elon Musk announced plans to wind down Cybertruck production in a post on his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on Friday, Nov. 6. The billionaire said manufacturing of the maligned EVs will end at Tesla's Gigafactory Texas plant "around the middle" of 2027. Tesla plans to use the factory's capacity to increase production of its new self-driving Cybercab. "The C…

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600 Fire, Explosion Reports Spark Urgent Warning For Popular Portable Chargers 600 Fire, Explosion Reports Spark Urgent Warning For Popular Portable Chargers 600 Fire, Explosion Reports Spark Urgent Warning For Popular Portable Chargers
600 Fire, Explosion Reports Spark Urgent Warning For Popular Portable Chargers Federal regulators are urging people to stop using more than 200,000 portable chargers because they can catch fire or explode. The urgent warning affects about 210,000 HAIARA W5 PRO power banks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. The devices have lithium batteries that can explode and ignite, posing serious fire and burn hazards. The warning comes after Amazon seller Mitrytech agreed to recall about 11,000 HAIARA power banks in late October. The CPSC has received 600 reports of fires, explosions, and other overheating incidents, including&nb…

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CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance
CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS is planning to split its pharmacies and health insurance businesses into two separate companies. The Woonsocket, Rhode Island-based company announced the planned breakup in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The separation is expected to be completed in the first half of 2028. The spinoff would create two independent companies called CVS Pharmacy and CVS Health. One would be focused on retail pharmacies, while the other would handle health insurance and other healthcare services. CVS Pharmacy would operate the chain's roughly 9,000 retail pharmacies nationwide. It would also man…

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Federal Agencies Sound Alarm As Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now Federal Agencies Sound Alarm As Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now Federal Agencies Sound Alarm As Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now
Federal Agencies Sound Alarm As Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now Hackers are targeting refrigeration systems, prompting a federal warning about threats that could extend far beyond computer screens. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, FBI, and three other federal departments issued a joint warning on Thursday, Nov. 5, urging organizations to secure industrial refrigeration and cold-chain monitoring systems. The warning concerns equipment that protects temperature-sensitive products in grocery stores, cold-storage facilities, and other critical infrastructure. Attackers worldwide are exploiting weaknesses in electronic temperature and c…

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Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking
Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday bargains can come with a hidden cost, and scammers are counting on the seasonal rush to keep shoppers from looking closely. The FBI and Better Business Bureau warn that fraudulent offers, urgent messages, and convincing impersonators can put money and personal information at risk. The FBI says non-payment and non-delivery scams caused more than $503 million in reported losses in 2025. Those figures cover the full year, not just holiday shopping. In non-delivery scams, buyers pay for merchandise that never arrives. Non-payment scams target sellers who ship goods but never receive pa…

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NY Native Jay Rockefeller Dies: Heir To Family Dynasty, Former US Senator, Governor NY Native Jay Rockefeller Dies: Heir To Family Dynasty, Former US Senator, Governor NY Native Jay Rockefeller Dies: Heir To Family Dynasty, Former US Senator, Governor
NY Native Jay Rockefeller Dies: Heir To Family Dynasty, Former US Senator, Governor Jay Rockefeller, an heir to one of America’s most famous fortunes who built a political legacy far from his New York roots, has died. The former West Virginia governor and five-term US senator died Friday, Nov. 6, at his home in Washington, DC. He was 89. The Washington Post, which first reported his death, said his family did not disclose a cause. Born in Manhattan, John Davison Rockefeller IV was a great-grandson of John D. Rockefeller Sr., the industrialist whose Standard Oil empire dominated the oil industry and made him one of the world’s richest people. His family’s political connect…

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Fox News Host Outlines Scenario That Could Shut GOP Out Of White House: Watch Fox News Host Outlines Scenario That Could Shut GOP Out Of White House: Watch Fox News Host Outlines Scenario That Could Shut GOP Out Of White House: Watch
Fox News Host Outlines Scenario That Could Shut GOP Out Of White House: Watch Fox News host Jesse Watters is warning that Republicans’ midterm losses could have consequences far beyond the next Congress. Speaking on “Jesse Watters Primetime” on Thursday, Nov. 5, Watters focused on Texas as he assessed Democrats’ victories in his Fox News monologue. “They seize Texas and are on pace for the biggest midterm landslide since Watergate,” Watters said. “Now, if Texas stays blue, a Republican will never sniff the White House ever again.” Indeed. Adding Texas' 40 Electoral College points to Democratic mainstay states California (54) and New York (28) would make it very diff…

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America’s Nicest Place Revealed: Small New York Village Is Top Choice America’s Nicest Place Revealed: Small New York Village Is Top Choice America’s Nicest Place Revealed: Small New York Village Is Top Choice
America’s Nicest Place Revealed: Small New York Village Is Top Choice A small village with a big habit of helping others has earned a national honor for making kindness part of everyday life. Liverpool, New York, about 5 miles north of Syracuse, is Reader’s Digest’s Nicest Place in America for 2026. The magazine’s winning profile highlights residents whose generosity reaches well beyond their own streets. Liverpool (marked in red) is located just north of Syracuse in central New York. It sits beside Onondaga Lake. Google Maps The annual contest, launched in 2017, begins with reader nominations. Reader’s Digest’s editorial team vets the submissions and…

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