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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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$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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$10K Reward Offered In Unsolved Murder More Than 5 Years After Hudson Valley Shooting $10K Reward Offered In Unsolved Murder More Than 5 Years After Hudson Valley Shooting $10K Reward Offered In Unsolved Murder More Than 5 Years After Hudson Valley Shooting
$10K Reward Offered In Unsolved Murder More Than 5 Years After Hudson Valley 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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Fatal Hit-Run Arrest: Driver Charged Nearly Year After Hudson Valley Crash, Cops Say Fatal Hit-Run Arrest: Driver Charged Nearly Year After Hudson Valley Crash, Cops Say Fatal Hit-Run Arrest: Driver Charged Nearly Year After Hudson Valley Crash, Cops Say
Fatal Hit-Run Arrest: Driver Charged Nearly Year After Hudson Valley Crash, Cops Say A 57-year-old man has been arrested nearly a year after a pedestrian was found dying along an Orange County street by utility workers, police said.  Newburgh resident Alcio R. Poma-Romero, 57, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened in December 2025, the City of Newburgh Police Department announced on Thursday, Nov. 5.  The investigation began at around 3:15 a.m. on Dec. 8, 2025, when a utility crew discovered an unresponsive man lying just off the roadway near 366 South St. in Newburgh. Police officers and Empress EMS per…

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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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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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Hudson Valley, 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, the Hudson Valley 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 from Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, and Rockland counties are competing in 40 categories across Food & Drink, Self Care, Small Business, and Entertainment. Whether it's your favorite pizza plac…

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These NY Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List These NY Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List These NY Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List
These NY Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List Some of the nation's best restaurants are right here in the Northeast, according to a new nationwide list based on millions of customer reviews. OpenTable released its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, recognizing popular dining destinations in 21 states and Washington, DC. The list was compiled using more than 11 million reviews from verified diners and restaurant booking data. California led the nation with 19 restaurants, while at least 18 restaurants nationwide earned spots on the list for four consecutive years. "Diners have no shortage of places they …

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3 Powerball Tickets Worth $50K Each Sold In Dutchess, Orange Counties: Here's Where 3 Powerball Tickets Worth $50K Each Sold In Dutchess, Orange Counties: Here's Where 3 Powerball Tickets Worth $50K Each Sold In Dutchess, Orange Counties: Here's Where
3 Powerball Tickets Worth $50K Each Sold In Dutchess, Orange Counties: Here's Where Three lucky Powerball players are each $50,000 richer after winning tickets were sold at stores in Dutchess and Orange counties.  The three third-prize-winning tickets, worth a combined $150,000, were sold in Middletown, Newburgh, and Poughquag for the Saturday, Oct. 31 Powerball drawing, the New York Lottery announced.  According to lottery officials, the winning tickets were purchased at:  QuickChek, located at 751-761 Route 211 East in Middletown; Smokes 4 Less, located at 59 North Plank Road in Newburgh; A Shell gas station located at 2858 Route 55 in Poughquag. Ea…

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Tappan Zee Bridge To Glow Orange In Honor Of Thruway Worker Killed In I-287 Crash Tappan Zee Bridge To Glow Orange In Honor Of Thruway Worker Killed In I-287 Crash Tappan Zee Bridge To Glow Orange In Honor Of Thruway Worker Killed In I-287 Crash
Tappan Zee Bridge To Glow Orange In Honor Of Thruway Worker Killed In I-287 Crash The Tappan Zee Bridge will be illuminated orange as New York honors a Westchester County father of two who was killed while working along Interstate 287 earlier this month.  Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the bridge, officially named the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, will glow orange on Friday evening, Oct. 30, in memory of Jamil B. Wilson, 47, of White Plains.   Flags at state facilities across New York will also fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Friday in Wilson's honor.  Hochul said the statewide tribute is meant to honor Wilson's life while reminding dri…

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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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Special Delivery! Flaming Trash Pile Draws Firefighters To NY Post Office Special Delivery! Flaming Trash Pile Draws Firefighters To NY Post Office Special Delivery! Flaming Trash Pile Draws Firefighters To NY Post Office
Special Delivery! Flaming Trash Pile Draws Firefighters To NY Post Office It looks like the New York Mets out there! A pile of garbage caught on fire in a New York parking lot on Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, prompting an emergency response, officials said. The fire began in the back of a garbage truck at the Valatie post office in Columbia County, the local fire department said. When the truck’s load caught fire, the driver dumped the trash in the parking lot to save the truck, firefighters said. Multiple departments responded to extinguish the blaze, which was “pretty well involved” by the time first responders arrived. The Columbia County waste department respo…

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15 Knives, Crossbow, Blow Torch, Meth Found On Man After 911 Call In Dutchess County: Police 15 Knives, Crossbow, Blow Torch, Meth Found On Man After 911 Call In Dutchess County: Police 15 Knives, Crossbow, Blow Torch, Meth Found On Man After 911 Call In Dutchess County: Police
15 Knives, Crossbow, Blow Torch, Meth Found On Man After 911 Call In Dutchess County: 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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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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Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders
Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Nearly 3.7 million ladders are being recalled after they collapsed suddenly, causing traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures. Little Giant Ladder Systems issued the recall for about 3,662,000 ladders equipped with Rapid Locks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 5. The recall affects 11 models with black or orange locking mechanisms used to adjust the ladders' height. The ladders can suddenly retract if the locks aren't fully engaged, creating a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of ladders retracting, causing 19 injuries, according to the CPSC. Three re…

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Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them
Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Bread is challenging Starbucks' wildly popular Bearista cup with its own collectible drinkware for the holidays. The fast-casual chain unveiled its limited-edition glass Snowman Cups in a news release on Thursday, Nov. 5. Panera's cups will come in two versions: a "naughty" winking snowman with a red straw and a "nice" snowman with a regular smile and a powder blue straw. Panera's Snowman Cups will come in mystery boxes, so customers won't know which design they're getting until they open the package. "The holidays are about coming together, enjoying great food and making …

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Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold By NY Company Through Major Retailer Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold By NY Company Through Major Retailer Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold By NY Company Through Major Retailer
Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold By NY Company Through Major Retailer Nearly 176,000 air fryer ovens are being recalled after dozens of people suffered burns when the appliances' doors unexpectedly closed. Gourmia recalled about 175,951 digital air fryer ovens, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. The ovens' spring-loaded glass doors can suddenly close when bumped, potentially burning someone removing hot food. The recall covers Gourmia 9-Slice Digital Air Fryer Ovens with model number GTF7530 and UPC 810002862779. The stainless steel appliances have two glass French doors with metal handles. Gourmia, which is based in B…

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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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Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders
Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Nearly 3.7 million ladders are being recalled after they collapsed suddenly, causing traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures. Little Giant Ladder Systems issued the recall for about 3,662,000 ladders equipped with Rapid Locks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 5. The recall affects 11 models with black or orange locking mechanisms used to adjust the ladders' height. The ladders can suddenly retract if the locks aren't fully engaged, creating a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of ladders retracting, causing 19 injuries, according to the CPSC. Three re…

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Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them
Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Bread is challenging Starbucks' wildly popular Bearista cup with its own collectible drinkware for the holidays. The fast-casual chain unveiled its limited-edition glass Snowman Cups in a news release on Thursday, Nov. 5. Panera's cups will come in two versions: a "naughty" winking snowman with a red straw and a "nice" snowman with a regular smile and a powder blue straw. Panera's Snowman Cups will come in mystery boxes, so customers won't know which design they're getting until they open the package. "The holidays are about coming together, enjoying great food and making …

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Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold By NY Company Through Major Retailer Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold By NY Company Through Major Retailer Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold By NY Company Through Major Retailer
Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold By NY Company Through Major Retailer Nearly 176,000 air fryer ovens are being recalled after dozens of people suffered burns when the appliances' doors unexpectedly closed. Gourmia recalled about 175,951 digital air fryer ovens, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. The ovens' spring-loaded glass doors can suddenly close when bumped, potentially burning someone removing hot food. The recall covers Gourmia 9-Slice Digital Air Fryer Ovens with model number GTF7530 and UPC 810002862779. The stainless steel appliances have two glass French doors with metal handles. Gourmia, which is based in B…

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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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by Joe Lombardi
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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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