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Community Raises Nearly $200K For Family After Westchester Fire Kills Teen Brother, Sister Community Raises Nearly $200K For Family After Westchester Fire Kills Teen Brother, Sister
Community Raises Nearly $200K For Family After Westchester Fire Kills Teen Brother, Sister Less than a week after a devastating Westchester County house fire that killed two teenage siblings, community members have come together to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for the family.  The help has come in the form of a GoFundMe page, started by organizer Jessica Shannon just a day after the fatal blaze on Sherwood Road in Cortlandt Manor on Wednesday, May 27.  As Daily Voice previously reported, firefighters responded to the residence at around 2:27 a.m. on Wednesday morning and found the home engulfed in flames. Both Alina Toone, 17, and Jeremiah Toon…

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by Ben Crnic
Sports
NY Dogs Starring In World Cup-Themed Event From 'Puppy Bowl' Producers NY Dogs Starring In World Cup-Themed Event From 'Puppy Bowl' Producers
NY Dogs Starring In World Cup-Themed Event From 'Puppy Bowl' Producers Rescue dogs from across the Northeast will be competing for hearts and glory in an event inspired by the "Puppy Bowl" to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. "LG Channels World Pup," a four-part puppy soccer tournament, will premiere on Wednesday, June 10, LG Electronics USA announced in a news release on Monday, June 1. The show will feature 48 adoptable rescue puppies representing eight national teams, like Australia, Germany, and the US. The bracket-style event comes from Bright Spot Content, which produces the "Puppy Bowl" each year before the Super Bowl for Animal Planet. "LG …

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by Chris Spiker
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Truck Overturns, Spills Debris On I-84 In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING) Truck Overturns, Spills Debris On I-84 In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING)
Truck Overturns, Spills Debris On I-84 In Hudson Valley (Developing) An overturned truck crash on Interstate 84 in Putnam County has caused injuries, scattered debris across the highway, and led to significant traffic delays on Monday, June 1.   New, updated report - I-84 Tractor-Trailer Crash: Here's What Caused The Wreck That Spilled Debris In Putnam (UPDATE) The crash happened at around 11:43 a.m. on I-84 near Exit 68A/B for Interstate 684 in the Town of Southeast, according to 511NY traffic reports.  Officials reported the incident shortly before 11:45 a.m. at mile marker 68.4. The crash involved two overturned tractor-trailers and r…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Firefighter Injured In Blaze At Restaurant In Hudson Valley: Business Vows To Rebuild Firefighter Injured In Blaze At Restaurant In Hudson Valley: Business Vows To Rebuild
Firefighter Injured In Blaze At Restaurant In Hudson Valley: Business Vows To Rebuild A restaurant in Orange County will have to make repairs following a blaze that left a firefighter with minor injuries.   The incident began at Casa Restaurant & Lounge, located at 250 Little Britain Rd. in Newburgh, at around 6:14 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, according to the City of Newburgh Fire Department.  Responding crews found flames in the restaurant's VIP area and were able to put it out.  One firefighter sustained a minor injury and was treated at the scene before being cleared to return to work, the department said. In a statement on Sunday, May 31, the…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Teen Summer Hiring May Hit Record Low In 2026: Here's Why Teen Summer Hiring May Hit Record Low In 2026: Here's Why
Teen Summer Hiring May Hit Record Low In 2026: Here's Why Teens looking for work are facing the toughest summer job market in decades as employers pull back due to rising inflation and higher fuel costs. Employers are forecast to add 790,000 teen jobs between May and July 2026, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The projection would mark the lowest summer hiring total since the Bureau of Labor Statistics began tracking the data in 1948. The global outplacement firm found that 2025 saw the worst summer for teen hiring on record, falling 25.6% from 2024 to 801,000 jobs. “Last summer was the weakest summer for teen hiring …

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Boy, 17, Shot, Hospitalized At Westchester Medical: Police Investigating Boy, 17, Shot, Hospitalized At Westchester Medical: Police Investigating
Boy, 17, Shot, Hospitalized At Westchester Medical: Police Investigating A 17-year-old boy was hospitalized after being shot in the leg in Sullivan County, police said. New, updated report - 2 Teens Caught After Shooting Boy, 17, Then Evading Arrest In Liberty: Cops (Update) The shooting happened on Edgar Street in the Village of Liberty on Saturday, May 30, at around 10:15 p.m., the Village of Liberty Police Department announced on Sunday, May 31.  Police received a report of a 17-year-old boy with a single gunshot wound to his lower leg, the department said.  The teen was later taken to Westchester Medical Center and is in stable condition.&nb…

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by Ben Crnic
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NY Fire Captain's Son Develops Rare, 'Frightening' Brain Infection: Help Pouring In NY Fire Captain's Son Develops Rare, 'Frightening' Brain Infection: Help Pouring In
NY Fire Captain's Son Develops Rare, 'Frightening' Brain Infection: Help Pouring In A Rockland County family is receiving an outpouring of support after their young son underwent emergency brain surgery to treat a sinus infection that spread into his skull and brain.   Henry, the son of Suffern Hook & Ladder Captain Michael Barish and his wife, Becca Schlosser, developed the infection in May when he developed severe swelling on his forehead.  According to those who knew the family, the illness at first appeared to be a simple cold but turned into something much more serious.  After an intense series of testing, doctors diagnosed Henry with a rare c…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Air Bag Dangers Prompt Massive Recall Of 419K+ Jeep SUVs: What To Know Air Bag Dangers Prompt Massive Recall Of 419K+ Jeep SUVs: What To Know
Air Bag Dangers Prompt Massive Recall Of 419K+ Jeep SUVs: What To Know More than 419,000 Jeep SUVs are being recalled because a software glitch could delay side air bag deployment during a crash and increase injury risks. Chrysler issued the recall for 419,035 Jeep Grand Cherokees, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, May 21. The recall covers certain 2022 through 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023 through 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The problem involves a software error in the occupant restraint controller module. The issue may cause side air bags to deploy late in certain types of crashes. The r…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Cats Rescued From Burning Apartment In Hudson Valley, Residents Displaced Cats Rescued From Burning Apartment In Hudson Valley, Residents Displaced
Cats Rescued From Burning Apartment In Hudson Valley, Residents Displaced Several residents were displaced and multiple cats were rescued after a fire broke out at an apartment building in Putnam County.  The blaze happened in Carmel on Seminary Hill Road on Thursday, May 28, at around 8:35 p.m., the Carmel Fire Department announced over the weekend.  Firefighters arrived quickly and found smoke and visible flames coming from second-floor apartments in the rear of the building, according to the department. Crews began aggressively attacking the blaze and brought the flames under control in a short time, stopping the fire from spreading farther, officia…

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by Ben Crnic
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Westchester Native's Accused Killer Found With Shank While Behind Bars: Report (UPDATE) Westchester Native's Accused Killer Found With Shank While Behind Bars: Report (UPDATE)
Westchester Native's Accused Killer Found With Shank While Behind Bars: Report (Update) The man accused of fatally shooting a college student from Westchester County near her Chicago campus is facing a new felony charge after authorities said he was found with a homemade weapon while being held in jail, according to reports.  Jose Medina-Medina, 26, was found with a 6-inch shank during a search at the Cook County Jail on Thursday, May 28, ABC7 Chicago reported, citing the Cook County Sheriff's Office.  Medina-Medina has been in custody since March and is charged with first-degree murder and weapons offenses in the killing of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola Uni…

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by Ben Crnic
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Payment Change Coming For Millions Of Federal Benefit Recipients Payment Change Coming For Millions Of Federal Benefit Recipients
Payment Change Coming For Millions Of Federal Benefit Recipients A payment change is coming for millions of federal benefit recipients, but the biggest takeaway is what will stay the same. The Social Security Administration said on Monday, May 18, that the US Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service selected Fifth Third Bank as the new financial agent for the Direct Express card program. The program lets people receive federal benefits, including Social Security and veterans benefits, on a prepaid debit card if they do not use a traditional bank account. Fifth Third Bank is replacing Comerica Bank as the financial agent for Direct Expre…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Security Scare Forces United Flight Back To Newark Security Scare Forces United Flight Back To Newark
Security Scare Forces United Flight Back To Newark A transatlantic flight was cut short by a security scare that sent passengers back to where they started. United Flight 236 left Newark Liberty International Airport around 6 p.m. Saturday, May 30, bound for Palma de Mallorca, Spain, before turning around midflight, according to multiple reports. The Boeing 767 landed back at Newark at 9:37 p.m., according to ABC News. The airline said 190 passengers and 12 crew members were onboard. The security concern involved a Bluetooth device name, according to air traffic control audio cited by NPR. Security personnel were sent to inspect the aircr…

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by Joe Lombardi