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First West Nile Virus Human Case Of 2026 Reported In Westchester First West Nile Virus Human Case Of 2026 Reported In Westchester
First West Nile Virus Human Case Of 2026 Reported In Westchester Westchester County has reported its first human case of West Nile Virus this year.  The case was confirmed on Tuesday, Sept. 1, according to the Westchester County Department of Health, which added the virus was found in a Yonkers resident who had traveled outside the county.  Health officials said they are working with the resident to determine whether the person was exposed to the virus while traveling or closer to home.  West Nile virus most often causes mild to moderate flu-like symptoms but can lead to more serious illness, particularly among people age 65 and older and…

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Kicks Officer In Face After Incident At Grocery Store In Hudson Valley: Cops Man Kicks Officer In Face After Incident At Grocery Store In Hudson Valley: Cops
Man Kicks Officer In Face After Incident At Grocery Store In Hudson Valley: Cops A man is facing a felony assault charge after allegedly kicking a police officer in the face while being taken into custody following a disturbance at a Sullivan County supermarket, authorities said.  Woodridge resident Benjamin Salvay was arrested after police responded to a disturbance at the IGA supermarket in Woodridge on Friday, Aug. 28, according to the Woodridge Police Department. Salvay became combative and resisted officers' attempts to subdue him, police said. As officers tried putting him inside a police vehicle, Salvay kicked one of them in the face, causing an injury …

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Uses Fake ID To Withdraw Money From Bank In Westchester, Police Say Man Uses Fake ID To Withdraw Money From Bank In Westchester, Police Say
Man Uses Fake ID To Withdraw Money From Bank In Westchester, Police Say A Brooklyn man was arrested after police said he tried to use a fake ID to withdraw money from a bank account in Westchester County.  Brooklyn resident Glenn E. Graham, 56, was arrested in Rye on Sunday, Aug. 30, the City of Rye Police Department said on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Police said Graham tried to use a fraudulent form of identification while trying to withdraw money from a bank account. Authorities did not identify the bank, disclose how much money Graham allegedly tried to withdraw, or say whether any money was successfully taken.  Graham was charged with third-degree cr…

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by Ben Crnic
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Woman Steals Car With 1-Year-Old Girl Inside In Westchester: Officials Woman Steals Car With 1-Year-Old Girl Inside In Westchester: Officials
Woman Steals Car With 1-Year-Old Girl Inside In Westchester: Officials A woman is facing a kidnapping charge after officials said she took a vehicle with a 1-year-old girl still inside in Westchester County.  Mount Vernon resident Tiauna Crump, 52, was arrested following the incident on Tuesday, Sept. 1, according to the City of Mount Vernon.  At around 10:45 a.m., Crump took a vehicle without permission in the area of Birch Street and Westchester Avenue while the child was inside, city officials said. Authorities later found the vehicle near Mount Vernon Police Headquarters, where Crump was taken into custody.  The 1-year-old girl was fou…

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by Ben Crnic
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Weight-Loss Supplement Recalled Across US Over Serious Health Concern Weight-Loss Supplement Recalled Across US Over Serious Health Concern
Weight-Loss Supplement Recalled Across US Over Serious Health Concern A weight-loss product sold to consumers across the country is being recalled after testing uncovered ingredients that can cause serious and potentially deadly health problems. Ana Salazar Modela Tu Cuerpo Inc. is recalling Lipofit Extreme Fat Burner 2.0 after FDA laboratory analysis found undeclared fluoxetine in its daytime tablets and undeclared 2,4-dinitrophenol, or DNP, in its nighttime tablets, according to a company announcement posted by the US Food and Drug Administration. The recalled product was distributed nationwide directly to consumers through online sales. Fluoxetine is an a…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
'Wheel Of Fortune' Announcer Suspended As Studio Launches Probe 'Wheel Of Fortune' Announcer Suspended As Studio Launches Probe
'Wheel Of Fortune' Announcer Suspended As Studio Launches Probe A familiar voice behind one of television's most enduring game shows has been sidelined while its studio investigates allegations against him. Click here for a new, updated story: 'Wheel Of Fortune' Announcer Fired Following Internal Probe Of Incident On Flight Jim Thornton, 61, who has served as the announcer for "Wheel of Fortune" since 2011, has been suspended by Sony Pictures Television Studios, according to multiple reports. The studio is recasting his role while its investigation continues. Sony confirmed the suspension to The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday, Sept. 1, but did no…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Power, Headlight Failures Prompt Massive Recall Of 148K+ Ford Cars Power, Headlight Failures Prompt Massive Recall Of 148K+ Ford Cars
Power, Headlight Failures Prompt Massive Recall Of 148K+ Ford Cars Nearly 150,000 Ford cars are being recalled because a wiring problem can cause drivers to lose power or several other important functions. Ford Motor Company issued the recall for 148,663 Mustang sports cars, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The recall affects Mustangs from the model years 2024 through 2026. The car's engine compartment wiring harness ground connections can fracture. Depending on which connection breaks, drivers may lose motive power, one or both headlights, windshield washer fluid pump funct…

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by Chris Spiker
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USPS Raising Rates For 2026 Holiday Season: See What's Increasing USPS Raising Rates For 2026 Holiday Season: See What's Increasing
USPS Raising Rates For 2026 Holiday Season: See What's Increasing The US Postal Service is planning price hikes for the 2026 holiday season. The higher USPS rates are expected to begin on Sunday, Oct. 4. The temporary prices would stay in place through Sunday, Jan. 17, 2027, pending a review by the Postal Regulatory Commission. The increases would apply to Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select. Retail increases would range from 50 cents for lighter packages traveling shorter distances to as much as $20.80 for heavier Priority Mail Express shipments traveling longer distances. Flat Rate boxes and envelopes would al…

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by Chris Spiker
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Netflix’s September Lineup Brings New Seasons, Dark Drama, Reality Chaos Netflix’s September Lineup Brings New Seasons, Dark Drama, Reality Chaos
Netflix’s September Lineup Brings New Seasons, Dark Drama, Reality Chaos A crowded month of returning favorites, new obsessions, and familiar movies is headed to streaming queues. Netflix unveiled its September lineup on Monday, Aug. 31, featuring crime dramas, reality shows, comedies, romances, documentaries, and library favorites. “The Gentlemen” returns for its second season on Thursday, Sept. 3. Guy Ritchie’s crime series follows Eddie and Susie as they look to expand their growing empire and explore new ventures. Influencer Alix Earle moves into the spotlight with “Earle Meets World” on Friday, Sept. 4. The reality series promises an unfiltered look at her…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Your Home, Car Can Smell Like Dunkin' With New Febreze Products: How To Get Them Your Home, Car Can Smell Like Dunkin' With New Febreze Products: How To Get Them
Your Home, Car Can Smell Like Dunkin' With New Febreze Products: How To Get Them You can soon enjoy the smell of Dunkin' beverages and doughnuts beyond your morning coffee run. Febreze and Dunkin' are teaming up for a limited-edition scent collection, Procter & Gamble said in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The partnership features three fragrances inspired by some of the chain's most recognizable menu items. The collection has launched nationwide and is available exclusively at Walmart. "We wanted to capture the ultimate daily ritual – a morning Dunkin' run – and bring that joy straight into the home," said Tyler Beck, P&G's vice president of North Am…

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by Chris Spiker
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Rearview Camera Glitch Sparks Massive Recall Of 844K+ Cars, SUVs, Trucks Rearview Camera Glitch Sparks Massive Recall Of 844K+ Cars, SUVs, Trucks
Rearview Camera Glitch Sparks Massive Recall Of 844K+ Cars, SUVs, Trucks More than 844,000 vehicles are being recalled because a camera problem can block a driver's view while reversing. Stellantis issued the recall for 844,027 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, Aug. 13. The recall affects certain 2026 and 2027 models. The issue involves radio software that can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying when a vehicle is placed in reverse. The failure can reduce rear visibility and increase the risk of a crash, according to the NHTSA. Stellantis started investiga…

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by Chris Spiker
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Swatting Incident: Fake Shooting Report Prompts Large Police Response In Westchester Swatting Incident: Fake Shooting Report Prompts Large Police Response In Westchester
Swatting Incident: Fake Shooting Report Prompts Large Police Response In Westchester A report of a person being shot inside a Westchester County home prompted a large police response — however, the emergency was a hoax, authorities said.  Yonkers Police responded to a residential address on Ashburton Avenue shortly after noon on Tuesday, Sept. 1, following a report that someone had been shot inside, the department told Daily Voice.  Officers responded with specialized units prepared to handle a potentially dangerous situation, including the department's Emergency Service Unit, police said. However, an investigation determined that no shooting had occurred and…

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by Ben Crnic