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Business
2 Major Brands To Open New Stores At Cross County Center In Westchester: Here's When
Two major retail names are soon joining the lineup at Westchester’s Cross County Center. The mall announced this week that Build-A-Bear Workshop and a full-service Levi’s Store will both open at the shopping center, located in Yonkers at 8000 Mall Walk, in late summer 2025. The arrival of Build-A-Bear brings an iconic, hands-on destination where guests can create personalized stuffed animals from start to finish. The new store will feature nearly 1,917 square feet of retail space, complete with the brand’s beloved stuffing, dressing, and naming experience that appeals to guests of all…
News
3 Years After NY Mom’s Murder, Daughter Pushes For Justice As Police Renew Call For Tips
Three years after Monique Yanulavich was found stabbed to death in a bank parking lot in upstate New York, her daughter is on a relentless mission to find the man police believe is responsible. Larry Hicks Jr., a 47-year-old construction worker from North Carolina, has been on the run since Yanulavich’s 2022 killing in Clinton County, according to New York State Police. Despite an active murder indictment and a multi-agency investigation, his whereabouts remain unknown. Troopers renewed calls for tips in the case on Monday, July 14, the three-year anniversary of Yanulavich’s death. “The N…
Police & Fire
Man Gets Murder Charge After Victim Found Shot In Head In Westchester: Police (
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A man has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing another man who was later found shot in the head in Westchester County last week, police announced. Yonkers resident Fidencio Abreu, age 41, was arraigned in Westchester County Court on one count of second-degree murder and three counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree in connection with a fatal incident on Friday, July 11, the Yonkers Police Department announced on Monday, July 14. As previously reported by Daily Voice, the shooting happened around 2:30 a.m. near the intersection of L…
Business
Miller Launches Beer-Infused Popsicles Inspired By Cult-Favorite Cocktail
Miller High Life is serving up another dive bar remix and this time, it's frozen on a stick. The iconic beer brand has teamed up with Tipsy Scoop to launch the Spaghett-sicle, Miller announced on Monday, July 14. The news was first reported exclusively by TODAY. The popsicle flavor is inspired by the Spaghett cocktail, which is made with Miller High Life, Aperol liqueur, and lemon or lime juice. The drink puts a dive-bar spin on an Aperol spritz, replacing Prosecco and sparkling water with the "Champagne of Beers." The limited-time frozen treat is made with real Miller High Life, lemo…
News
TSA Clarifies Rule Involving Status Of Popular Carry-On Item
Before you zip up your suitcase, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) wants you to rethink where you stash one of the most-used travel gadgets of the smartphone era. The agency has issued a summer reminder about portable power banks—those pocket-size lithium-ion battery packs that keep phones and tablets alive on long flights. The bottom line: they are allowed only in carry-on luggage, never in checked bags. TSA’s rule is explicit: Carry-On Bags: Yes Checked Bags: No "Portable chargers or power banks containing a lithium ion battery must be packed in carry-on bags," the …
Lifestyle
Summer Sun Safety
Summer is here, and it’s time to head to the beach, gear up for sports, and enjoy the outdoors! At this time of year, it’s more important than ever to remember to keep these sun safety tips in mind. Asma Khan, MD, Medical Director of Urgent Care, Sun River Health Sun River Health Care for Your Skin Overexposure to the sun can result in health complications, including skin cancer. Remember these sun safety tips as you and your family spend time outside this summer: Take extra precaution between 10am and 4pm, when the sun is at its strongest Apply sunscreen liberally and evenly…
Business
Boulder Collapse Leaves Business In Ruins In Westchester: Owners Now Asking For Help
A longtime Westchester business is fighting to survive after a freak accident left its building in ruins—and the community is stepping up to help. Peterson Tool Rental, located on Saw Mill River Road in Yonkers, is working to rebuild after its building was damaged by a boulder in April. On the morning of Monday, April 7, a massive boulder dislodged from the hillside behind the property at 1256 Saw Mill River Rd. and smashed through the back wall of the two-story building. The impact caused a partial collapse, severely damaging the structure, destroying equipment, and forcing…
News
Westchester Sergeant Used Excessive Force On Handcuffed Man In Crisis: Here's His Fate
A police sergeant who worked in Westchester County will spend time in prison for using excessive force on a handcuffed man during a mental health crisis, federal prosecutors announced. Mario Stewart, 46, of Brooklyn, was sentenced by US District Judge Kenneth M. Karas for tasing the restrained victim seven times in 2019, violating the man’s constitutional rights, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Thursday, July 10. According to prosecutors, Stewart was working with the Mount Vernon Police Department’s Emergency Services Unit on March 26, 2019, when …
News
NJ Pool Club Sued After Windy Day Turns Dangerous, Court Docs Say
A New Jersey woman is suing a local swim club after she says a loose umbrella struck and seriously injured her during a windy Memorial Day weekend visit. Katherine Steiner, 29, of Maywood, filed the complaint against Hasbrouck Heights Swim Club in Bergen County Superior Court on May 21, seeking damages for what she describes as “severe and debilitating injuries” caused by the club’s negligence. The incident happened on May 27, 2023 (Memorial Day Weekend) according to the lawsuit. The suit says that Steiner was on the pool deck when a gust of wind picked up an unsecured umbrella and sent it …
Police & Fire
Man Stabs Victim In Head, Hands, Gets Attempted Murder Charge In NY: Police
A 63-year-old man is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing a woman in a violent attack in Orange County, police said. The incident happened around 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, when officers responded to a report of a stabbing near 73 Bridge St. in Newburgh, according to the City of Newburgh Police Department. At the scene, officers found a woman suffering from severe injuries to her hands and head. She was transported to Montefiore St. Luke’s Hospital, where her injuries were determined to be non-life-threatening, police said. The suspect, identifie…
Police & Fire
Over 70 Grams Of Cocaine, $5.5K Found In Man's Westchester Apartment: Police
A Westchester man is facing felony drug and weapons charges after police raided his apartment and uncovered cocaine, a loaded handgun, and thousands in cash, authorities said. Luis Lopez, age 46, was arrested Thursday, July 10, after members of the Westchester County Police Narcotics Unit and Sleepy Hollow Police Department executed a search warrant at his residence at 86 Beekman Ave. in Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County Police said on Saturday, July 11. Inside the apartment, officers seized 73 grams of cocaine, a loaded handgun, and $5,500 in cash, according to the department. …
Police & Fire
‘I Ain’t Paying’: Man Pulls Box Cutter On NY Clerk Over Four Loko, Fights Police, Cops Say
A 32-year-old man is facing a string of charges after allegedly robbing a Rockland County convenience store with a box cutter and leading police on a brief foot chase, authorities said. The incident happened around 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, at the Open Every Day store located at 29 South Main St. in Spring Valley, according to the Spring Valley Police Department. Police say the suspect, later identified as Edwin L. Pickering, age 32, of Haverstraw, walked into the store and stole a Four Loko alcoholic beverage without paying. When confronted by the cashier outside, Pickering allegedly pu…
Business
Plastic Shards Force Recall Of Every Yogurt Cup From This Popular Brand
Danone is recalling all YoCrunch yogurt sold nationwide due to a potential choking hazard from plastic pieces. The company announced the recall for all flavors and sizes currently in stores in a news release on Monday, July 14. The recall doesn't include the yogurt itself – only the topping container, which is packaged separately. Danone said that consumer complaints revealed that some toppers contained hard plastic shards, creating a dangerous choking hazard. "The plastic pieces are transparent, may have sharp edges, and could present a risk to consumers because some pieces…
Politics
Confidence Craters: Poll Finds Few Expect Jeffrey Epstein Associates To Face Justice
A new poll shows Americans have all but given up on seeing anyone in financier Jeffrey Epstein’s orbit hauled into court, underscoring deepening public distrust of the government’s official narrative about the disgraced financier’s 2019 death. The nationwide YouGov survey of 7,237 adults, conducted Tuesday, July 8, and Wednesday, July 9, found just 15 percent are “very” or “somewhat” confident that “all people connected with Epstein who are alleged to have committed sex crimes will be thoroughly investigated.” A full 67 percent said they are “not very” or “not at all” confident, while…
Police & Fire
9 Dead In Fire At Massachusetts Assisted Living Facility
Nine people died in a late-night fire at an assisted living facility in Massachusetts, fire officials said. The fire broke out around 9:50 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at the Gabriel House on Oliver Street in Fall River, according to Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon, Police Chief Kelly Furtado, State Fire Marshal Jon Davine, and Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn III. When firefighters arrived, they saw heavy smoke and flames at the front of the building with occupants trapped inside, officials said. Crews immediately went in, rescuing many residents while battling the fire. The bla…
Business
Southwest Adding Popular Caribbean Island, Airline's First New Destination In Years
Southwest Airlines is planning to begin flights to a popular Caribbean destination as the carrier expands its network for the first time in about five years. Southwest is looking to fly to St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands for the first time, the airline said in a news release on Monday, July 14. Service to Cyril E. King International Airport (STT) in Charlotte Amalie is expected to begin in "early 2026," pending government approval. St. Thomas would be Southwest's first new destination since 2021. "Today marks an exciting milestone for the US Virgin Islands and our growing tou…
Lifestyle
Here's How Many Days Young Americans Feel Overwhelmed Each Month
Life feels overwhelming for younger Americans, not just once in a while, but more than half the month, according to a new survey. A new national survey finds that Generation Z and millennial adults report feeling overwhelmed on average 17 days a month. Gen Z typically refers to individuals born between 1997 and 2012, making them approximately 13 to 28 years old. That pressure is coming from all sides. More than four in five say they’re stressed by their social life (88 percent), digital life (83 percent), and even their daily diet (81 percent). Conducted by Talker Research on behalf o…
Lifestyle
These Are Morning Routines Most Can't Do Without, Survey Reveals
A bad day can start before your feet hit the floor. That’s according to a new poll showing how critical morning rituals are to how people feel for the rest of the day, and which small missteps can throw everything off. In a survey of 2,000 US adults, one in three said their mornings can unravel fast if they skip simple steps like brushing their teeth (34 percent), drinking water (28 percent), or skipping their usual cup of coffee or tea (38 percent). A quarter said failing to shower after waking up disrupts their rhythm, and 22 percent said skipping exercise ruins their flow. Nearly…
News
Rape Charges Dropped Against Man Pardoned For Jan. 6 Capitol Riot (
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A York County man pardoned for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is no longer facing rape charges after prosecutors dropped the case due to lack of victim cooperation, court records show. Joseph Pastucci, 51, of New Cumberland, had been sentenced to 26 months in prison and three months of probation after pleading guilty to assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers during the insurrection. He entered the U.S. Capitol with his wife, Jeanette Mangia, where the couple was seen inside Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office and the Senate Chamber. Prosecutors say they rifled through documents and took …
Weather
Storm System Will Bring Drenching Downpours, Possible Flash Flooding: Here's Timing
An active weather pattern this week will feature separate rounds of slow-moving storms that may contain very heavy rainfall that could lead to localized flash flooding. The first batch of storms will come on Monday, July 14, and is on track for the afternoon and evening along the I-95 corridor, including Washington, DC, Philadelphia, New York City and into New England. "Rainfall rates of 2 inches or more per hour are possible with any repetitive thunderstorm activity," the National Weather Service said. Damaging wind gusts are also possible. A widespread 1-2 inches of …
Business
Your Name Could Win You A Free Ice Cream Pint: Here's How
If your name is Ben, Jeni, Jerry, or even Häagen, you could score a free pint of ice cream. Halo Top is celebrating National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 20, with a different kind of contest. The "lighter" ice cream brand is giving away 8,000 free pints to people who share a name with any popular brand in the freezer aisle. That includes names like Ben Jones, Jerry Smith, Jeni White, Betty Baskin, Gavin Robbins, Patty Talenti, and even Nick Closs or Hans Van Leeuwen. "Yeah, you read that right – those are the names of our competitors that we're celebrating," said Ryan Roznowski,…
News
Scam Targets Drivers With Urgent Texts: What To Know
A rapidly spreading scam is hitting phones with alarming claims tied to enforcement deadlines, and officials say it's designed to scare drivers into clicking fast. Officials warn the messages are fraudulent and part of a growing trend known as smishing, or SMS-based phishing attacks. The scam texts reference an alleged traffic infraction and cite a specific deadline by which payment must be made to avoid license suspension, fines, or even criminal charges. Some messages reference obscure motor vehicle codes or list a set of escalating penalties. A link is provided to submit payment t…
Lifestyle
Americans' Surprising Health Priorities Revealed In New Survey
Forget chasing six-packs and perfect angles. More Americans are turning inward. A new survey finds that nearly eight in 10 people now prioritize how they feel over how they look, and they’re making daily changes to prove it. The poll of 2,000 adults found 77 percent said they care more about internal wellness than outward appearance. Many are adopting small habits to support that goal, including getting better sleep, eating nourishing meals, and moving their bodies in ways that simply feel good. The shift reflects a growing interest in gut health and mind-body connection. In fa…
Business
Free Ice Cream Coming To All Stop & Shop Locations: Here's When
A major supermarket chain is dishing out free ice cream just in time for summer’s hottest stretch, but only for a limited time. The giveaway will run from Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20 at all 360 Stop & Shop locations, the company announced. July 20 is National Ice Cream Day. To get the freebie, shoppers must check in at an in-store Savings Station kiosk during the promotion window. Once checked in, a digital coupon will be loaded to the customer’s Stop & Shop GO Rewards account. No purchase is required. The offer includes all 15 Stop & Shop brand flavors, such…
Weather
Tropical Activity Heats Up With Trio Of Potential Systems For East Coast
A summertime shuffle in the jet stream has forecasters eyeing fresh tropical activity along the East Coast. AccuWeather’s hurricane team says three separate trouble spots have popped up across the Atlantic basin, but the one demanding the most attention is a frontal boundary now draped just off the Southeast shoreline. The development is predicted for Monday, July 15, through Thursday, July 17. The setup is eerily similar to the pattern that spun up Tropical Storm Chantal earlier this month. That storm dumped more than a month’s worth of rain on parts of North Carolina. Chapel…
Lifestyle
Conjoined Twin Carmen Andrade Says 'I Do,' In Quiet CT Ceremony; Sister Says 'I Won't'
Carmen Andrade, one of a pair of conjoined twins, has married her longtime boyfriend, Daniel McCormack, in a quiet family ceremony in New Milford, Connecticut. The couple met on the dating app Hinge in 2020 and had been together for nearly five years before deciding to tie the knot at a small ceremony at Lovers Leap Bridge over the Housatonic River. “We eloped in October with our families,” Carmen told Today. They exchanged vows on Lover’s Leap Bridge, surrounded by close relatives. Carmen wore a long, green, glittering dress and proudly displayed her ring in a YouTube video titl…
Lifestyle
Maga
Melts Down Over New Superman Movie — As It Soars Past $200M Worldwide
Superman soared into theaters this weekend and had a record-breaking debut — despite some political opposition. DC Studios is off to a great start under director James Gunn, notching a $122 million opening weekend stateside, while garnering a massive $217 million across the globe, according to projections, EW reported. The impressive haul comes despite what right-wing media reported. "I went to the Yankees-Mets game ... And you should see the people sitting for "God Bless America," Fox pundit Kellyanne Conway said, before throwing more shade at the movie. "And …
Police & Fire
Knife-Wielding Man Shot Dead After Stabbing Victim In NY; Officers Hospitalized: Police
A knife-wielding man was shot dead while lunging at a stabbing victim, and two Suffolk County police officers were hospitalized during the chaos, authorities announced on Sunday, July 13. Officers from the Sixth Precinct were called to the rear of 2505 Middle Country Road in Centereach at 8:48 a.m. for a disturbance involving a weapon, according to Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina. At the scene, officers found a 44-year-old man who had been stabbed in the neck. As the victim was being treated, Emilson Yoan Ordonez-Vanegaz, 29, came out of a nearby wooded area with a knife r…
Sports
Trump Greeted With Cheers At MetLife Stadium For FIFA Club World Cup Final (
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President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, drawing deafening cheers ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup final between Chelsea and PSG The president and First Lady were on hand for the finale between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain FC, where the former took an early, overwhelming halftime lead. President Donald J. Trump and the First Lady touch down in Teterboro, New Jersey, en route to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium pic.twitter.com/L6AOBrIRhA — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 13, 2025 Trump landed at…
News
'High-Dose Turmeric Supplement Nearly Killed Me:' Mom Hopes Her Story Will Save Others
Katie Mohan was just trying to feel a little healthier when she picked up a bottle of turmeric supplements at Costco in the spring. What happened instead nearly killed her. And now, the 57-year-old Morristown mom of three is warning others after a high-dose turmeric supplement landed her in NYU Langone’s liver transplant unit. “I was taking this to just kind of be a little healthier,” said Mohan, a longtime fitness instructor at The Bar Method in Bernardsville. “I had no idea these were signs of liver damage.” Mohan began taking 2,250 mg of turmeric with black pepper extract in March to e…
Politics
Gavin Newsom Rips VP JD Vance For Disneyland Trip: 'The Families You're Tearing Apart Won't'
The "Happiest Place on Earth" was anything but for Vice President JD Vance in California. Vance took a visit to Disneyland on Saturday with his family, where he was met by protesters and a vitriolic tweet from California Gov. Gavin Newsom amid the unprecedented and sweeping deportation of immigrant families across the country. On July 12, more than 100 protesters were at the gates of the amusement park to heckle Vance and his family, who were enjoying a day out, according to the Orange County Register. Protesters could be seen on video waving Mexican flags outside the Grand Cal…
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