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Drones In The Sky: NY, NJ Senators Demand Answers From FBI, DHS, FAA Drones In The Sky: NY, NJ Senators Demand Answers From FBI, DHS, FAA
Drones In The Sky: NY, NJ Senators Demand Answers From FBI, DHS, FAA The senators representing New York and New Jersey are demanding answers about the drones that have been spotted flying in the skies of New York and New Jersey this past month. New York Senators, Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and New Jersey Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim, all Democrats, wrote a letter on Thursday, Dec. 12 to FBI Director Christopher Wray, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FAA Director Michael Whitaker demanding an immediate briefing on what they are doing to address the issue. "We are...especially concerned about how these drones may …
Westchester 29-Year-Old ID'd As Man Recovered From Waters Off Connecticut Coast Westchester 29-Year-Old ID'd As Man Recovered From Waters Off Connecticut Coast
Westchester 29-Year-Old ID'd As Man Recovered From Waters Off Connecticut Coast Police have identified a man who disappeared in the waters off the Connecticut coast. The incident occurred in Fairfield around 12:10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, near Lighthouse Point and Penfield Reef. According to Sgt. Michael Stahl of the Fairfield Police Department, a 911 call was received about two individuals struggling in the water near Lighthouse Point and Penfield Reef.  Stahl said several nearby bystanders assisted in rescuing one of the men. The second man was not immediately located, so a rescue attempt was initiated. Fairfield Police and fire departments responded and were a…
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Westchester, Region For Winter Storm New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Westchester, Region For Winter Storm
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Westchester, Region For Winter Storm Here are snowfall reports from the region for the winter storm that is sweeping through the Northeast on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Totals are from the National Weather Service and submissions from Daily Voice readers: Location        Amount        Time/Date      Provider New York Westchester County Peekskill 10.3 inches 1000 AM 02/13 Public Croton-on-Hudso 10.5 inches 12:45 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission North Salem/Peach Lake 10.0 inches 0430 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission Croton-on-Hudson …
'McFlation': $7 Egg McMuffin At McDonald's In Region Sparks Outrage 'McFlation': $7 Egg McMuffin At McDonald's In Region Sparks Outrage
'McFlation': $7 Egg McMuffin At McDonald's In Region Sparks Outrage A pricey breakfast sandwich purchased at a Connecticut McDonald’s is sparking outrage on social media. The Fairfield County breakfast order, which was shared by Bespoke Investment Group on X, was placed on Saturday, Jan. 27 just off of I-95 in the town of Fairfield, according to the posted picture of the receipt. “What has the world come to??” the user asked, showing that the receipt included two Egg McMuffins, costing a total of $14.58 — or $7.29 each — and a bacon, egg, and cheese McGriddle for another $7.19. “Outrageous pricing,” Bespoke wrote. $7.29 for one McDonald’s Egg McMuf…
Sacred Heart University Student In Medically Inducted Coma After Fairfield Crash Sacred Heart University Student In Medically Inducted Coma After Fairfield Crash
Sacred Heart University Student In Medically Inducted Coma After Fairfield Crash One of five Sacred Heart University students involved in a horrific two-car crash in Fairfield County that injured six is in a medically induced coma, according to a GoFundMe. The collision took place in the town of Fairfield around 12:05 a.m., Friday, Sept. 29 on Jefferson Street near Sacred Heart's Martire Building. When police arrived on the scene, they found a 2021 Toyota Corolla and a 2018 Audi on its roof, Fairfield Police Lt. Edward Nook Jr. said. The Toyota was operated by an Uber driver carrying four female passengers who are also SHU students  There were two admitted to Saint Vi…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Westchester Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Westchester
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Westchester With a new round of storms moving from west to east, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the region. The watch is in effect until 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8 for southeastern New York and areas in western as well as coastal Connecticut.  Potentially damaging wind gusts are the primary threat, with potentially damaging hail also possible, according to the National Weather Service. Localized heavy rainfall and lightning are also possible. In New York, the following counties are covered by the watch: New York City: Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch For Westchester County With 60-70 MPH Winds, Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch For Westchester County With 60-70 MPH Winds, Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch For Westchester County With 60-70 MPH Winds, Tornadoes Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for most of the region as a potent system develops that will bring drenching downpours, and damaging wind gusts between 60 and 70 miles per hour with 1-inch hail and an isolated tornado. The watch was issued just before 3 p.m. Saturday, July 29, and is in effect until 9 p.m. Saturday. In New York, the watch covers the following counties: All of New York City Nassau Suffolk Westchester Putnam Rockland Orange Dutchess Ulster Sullivan Columbia Greene Albany Rensselaer Schenectady Schoharie Broome  Chenango Delaware Montgomery OtsegoI…
Woman Who Hit, Killed Meghan Raveis Had 3 Kids In Jeep, Warrant Says Woman Who Hit, Killed Meghan Raveis Had 3 Kids In Jeep, Warrant Says
Woman Who Hit, Killed Meghan Raveis Had 3 Kids In Jeep, Warrant Says The Connecticut woman who hit and killed Meghan Raveis, a member of the William Raveis Real Estate Company family, had three children in her car when the crash occurred, according to authorities. The arrest warrant for Fairfield County resident Meghan Rice, age 51, of Newtown, describes the incident which took the life of the 45-year-old mother of three on Friday, June 23 on Redding Road in the town of Fairfield as she was out for a walk. When Fairfield Police arrived on the scene, they found a neighbor performing chest compressions on Raveis who had been thrown out of her shoes more t…
Woman Charged In Crash Killing Beloved Raveis Real Estate Family Member Woman Charged In Crash Killing Beloved Raveis Real Estate Family Member
Woman Charged In Crash Killing Beloved Raveis Real Estate Family Member New Update: Woman Who Hit, Killed Meghan Raveis Had 3 Kids In Jeep, Warrant Says A Connecticut woman has been arrested in the fatal crash that killed a well-known mother of three from the region who was a member of the William Raveis Real Estate Company family. On Monday, July 17, crash investigators arrested the driver responsible for the death of Fairfield County resident and Massachusetts native Meghan Raveis, age 45, following the Friday, June 23 crash in the town oF Fairfield. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Northern Fairfield County resident Meghan Rice, age 51, of Newtown,…
Member Of Raveis Real Estate Family Killed In Crash Remembered For 'Loving Heart' Member Of Raveis Real Estate Family Killed In Crash Remembered For 'Loving Heart'
Member Of Raveis Real Estate Family Killed In Crash Remembered For 'Loving Heart' A well-known mother of three from the region who was a member of the William Raveis Real Estate Company family is being remembered for her kindness and impact on the community where she lived. Massachusetts native Meghan Raveis, age 45, died on Friday, June 23 after she was struck by a vehicle while walking near her Connecticut residence in the town of Fairfield in the 500 block of Redding Road. The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, Town of Fairfield Police said. Earlier report: 45-Year-Old Member Of Raveis Real Estate Com…
43-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train On Easter Sunday 43-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train On Easter Sunday
43-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train On Easter Sunday A woman was killed after being struck by a Metro-North train on Easter. The incident happened early Sunday afternoon, April 9 in Fairfield County near the station in the town of Fairfield, according to MTA officials. The woman has now been identified as Jamie Ann Lynn, age 43, of Fairfield. Earlier report: Person Struck By Train In Fairfield No criminality is suspected during the incident, officials said. An investigation is ongoing.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With 58 MPH Wind Gusts, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With 58 MPH Wind Gusts, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With 58 MPH Wind Gusts, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for the region as a band of storms moves from the west to the east. The watch went into effect at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, April 1, and lasts until 10 p.m. Saturday, the National Weather Service announced. New York counties covered by the watch are: Albany Bronx  Columbia  Dutchess  Fulton  Greene Herkimer Kings (Brooklyn) Montgomery Nassau New York (Manhattan) Orange Putnam Queens Rensselaer Richmond (Staten Island) Rockland Saratoga Schenectady Schoharie Suffolk Ulster Westchester Connecticut counties covered by the watch are: …
Severe Weather Threat Upgraded For Region: Here's Time Frame For Approaching Thunderstorms Severe Weather Threat Upgraded For Region: Here's Time Frame For Approaching Thunderstorms
Severe Weather Threat Upgraded For Region: Here's Time Frame For Approaching Thunderstorms The threat of severe weather from an approaching round of thunderstorms has just been upgraded for most of the region. Storm activity is expected from west to east from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 1. The area covers New York City, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Orange counties, and Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties in Connecticut. (See the image above.) "The Storm Prediction Center has placed the area in an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms this evening," the National Weather Service said in a statement issued mid-Saturday afternoon. "…
'Consummate Professional': Former Dispatcher For Westchester County Police Dies At Age 45 'Consummate Professional': Former Dispatcher For Westchester County Police Dies At Age 45
'Consummate Professional': Former Dispatcher For Westchester County Police Dies At Age 45 A former dispatcher for the Westchester County Police Department known for his professionalism and big heart has died unexpectedly.  Port Chester resident Bryan Santucci died on Thursday, Nov. 3 at the age of 45, according to his obituary.  Santucci was born in 1976 and graduated from Port Chester High School in 1995, later earning his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Pace University in Pleasantville, his obituary said.  An employee of Westchester County for more than 20 years, Santucci started his career as a park ranger and then became Emergency Co…
State Trooper Injured In Hit-Run Westchester Crash State Trooper Injured In Hit-Run Westchester Crash
State Trooper Injured In Hit-Run Westchester Crash Police are investigating after a New York State trooper was injured in a hit-and-run crash overnight. It happened around 8:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 near the border of Westchester and Fairfield counties in the village of Port Chester. A marked state police car was parked on the shoulder of I-95 on the southbound side in the area of mile marker 14.9 when an unknown vehicle struck the trooper who was walking back to the patrol car after removing debris from the roadway, according to NY State Police.  The trooper was injured and transported to the hospital for treatment, according to pol…
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Westchester, 60 MPH Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Westchester, 60 MPH Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Westchester, 60 MPH Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is now in effect for much of the region as a new round of storms is expected to roll through with damaging winds and isolated tornadoes possible. The warning went into effect Thursday, July 21 at 1:30 p.m. and lasts until 2 p.m. At 1:28 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Mount Kisco, moving northeast at 45 miles per hour, the National Weather Service said. Golf ball-size hail and 60 mph wind gusts are possible, along with up to 2-inch diameter hail is possible. "Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles," the weather …
Alleged Crime Family Members, Associates From Westchester Charged With Racketeering Alleged Crime Family Members, Associates From Westchester Charged With Racketeering
Alleged Crime Family Members, Associates From Westchester Charged With Racketeering Alleged members of the Genovese Organized Crime Family from Westchester and Fairfield counties are facing racketeering charges for their roles within the organization. Federal prosecutors announced that four members and two associates of the family have been charged with racketeering conspiracy involving illegal gambling and extortion. Those charged in Manhattan federal court: Michael Messina, age 69, of New Fairfield, Connecticut; Ralph Balsamo, age 51, of Tuckahoe, NY; Michael Poli, age 37, of Hawthorne, NY; Nicholas Calisi, age 63, of Boca Raton, Florida; John Campanella, age 47, of t…
Former Hockey Player From Fairfield County Dies At Age 23 Former Hockey Player From Fairfield County Dies At Age 23
Former Hockey Player From Fairfield County Dies At Age 23 Family and friends are mourning the death of a former standout hockey goalie from the region. Fairfield County native Charlie Capalbo, age 23, of the town of Fairfield, died Sunday, April 24, following a five-year battle with cancer, according to a GoFundMe page established for his family. “After five years and 745 nights spent in hospitals, let’s just say that one got by Charlie in the 4th overtime today,” reads a post from GoFundMe organizer John McCormick. Those years included a successful battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that began toward the end of Capalbo’s varsity season as goalte…
East Rutherford's John D. Zoidis, M.D., Loved The Beatles And The Beach East Rutherford's John D. Zoidis, M.D., Loved The Beatles And The Beach
East Rutherford's John D. Zoidis, M.D., Loved The Beatles And The Beach John D. Zoidis, M.D., 63, of East Rutherford passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on March 29. John was born in Bronx, NY to John and Margaret (Barbato) and raised in Pelham Manor, NY. After graduating Pelham Memorial High School, John attended Fairfield University and St. George’s University School of Medicine (in Grenada). He previously lived in New Rochelle, NY and Fairfield, CT before moving to East Rutherford in 2013.  John Zoidis could often be found on the beach or near the water.The Zoidis Family John left medical practice in the early 1990s to begin work at several pharma…
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches. Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches Wantagh, 14 inches Suffolk County Amit…
Man 'Threatened To Kill Us,' Smoothie Shop Worker Says In New Report Man 'Threatened To Kill Us,' Smoothie Shop Worker Says In New Report
Man 'Threatened To Kill Us,' Smoothie Shop Worker Says In New Report A young employee at a Connecticut smoothie shop where a man allegedly threatened them after his son experienced an allergic reaction, says he also threatened to kill them. In an interview with CBS affiliate WFSB, Channel 3 in Hartford, Charli Hill a high schooler who took a video of the incident that happened Saturday, Jan. 22 at Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies in the Town of Fairfield, “He started to call her racial slurs. He threatened to kill us multiple times.”  "I understand and we are sorry on behalf of Robeks for how the smoothie was made, but it gives you absolute…
Merrill Lynch Fires Man Charged After Smoothie Shop Tirade, Report Says Merrill Lynch Fires Man Charged After Smoothie Shop Tirade, Report Says
Merrill Lynch Fires Man Charged After Smoothie Shop Tirade, Report Says A Fairfield County man who is facing charges after authorities said he yelled and threw a drink at employees of an area smoothie shop has been fired from his job at Merrill Lynch, according to a new report. James Iannazzo, age 48, of Fairfield, was arrested on Saturday, Jan. 22, following the incident at Robeks, which is located at 2061 Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield, according to the Fairfield Police Department. Earlier report - Man Accused Of Attacking Smoothie Shop Workers In Fairfield County For Son's Allergic Reaction Police said Iannazzo was angry after his son suffered a…
Man Accused Of Attacking Smoothie Shop Workers For Son's Allergic Reaction Man Accused Of Attacking Smoothie Shop Workers For Son's Allergic Reaction
Man Accused Of Attacking Smoothie Shop Workers For Son's Allergic Reaction A Fairfield County man was arrested for allegedly attacking employees at an area fruit and smoothie shop after his son had an allergic reaction to peanuts and was hospitalized. James Iannazzo, age 48, of Fairfield, was arrested on Saturday, Jan. 22 after Fairfield Police received numerous calls from employees at Robeks, located at 2061 Black Rock Turnpike, reporting a customer throwing things, yelling at employees, and refusing to leave. According to Sgt. Michael Stahl, of the Fairfield Police, an investigation found that at around 1 p.m., Iannazzo made a purchase at Robeks and left the sto…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Much of the region saw the first significant snowfall of the season from a fast-moving winter storm that swept through the region overnight Thursday, Jan. 6 into Friday, Jan. 7. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 5.5 inches Nassau County East Williston, 8 inches Elmont, 6.6 inches Jericho, 7.1 inches Massapequa, 7 inches Syosset, 8.3 inches Suffolk County Islip Airport, 5.6 inches Manorville, 6 i…
Unlikely Porch Pirate Steals Package In Fairfield County Unlikely Porch Pirate Steals Package In Fairfield County
Unlikely Porch Pirate Steals Package In Fairfield County After a Connecticut woman didn't receive the package she ordered, she did some digging and discovered an unlikely culprit in Fairfield County. NBC Connecticut reported that Betsy Lockhart of the Town of Fairfield was looking forward to receiving a pair of hoop earrings she had ordered.  After she was notified that the package had arrived, she was unable to find it outside of her door, the news outlet reported. When she checked the security footage, she saw that a possum was the thief.  She told NBC Connecticut that her husband went out searching for the sneaky possum, but t…
Woman Sentenced For Burglarizing Homes In Three Counties While Families Were At Funerals Woman Sentenced For Burglarizing Homes In Three Counties While Families Were At Funerals
Woman Sentenced For Burglarizing Homes In Three Counties While Families Were At Funerals A 30-year-old woman who targeted grieving families in the Hudson Valley will spend more than a decade behind bars after being found guilty of burglarizing multiple homes in the region. In October, Bronx resident Latonia Stewart was found guilty of six counts of burglary and criminal possession of stolen property following a weeklong trial for a rash of New York and Connecticut burglaries in Westchester, Fairfield, and Putnam counties between the winter of 2017 and spring 2018. Prosecutors said that Stewart, known as "The Obit Bandit," would search through posted obituaries to find times wh…
Ex-Mets Manager Bobby Valentine Tells Why He Decided To Make Pitch To Be Mayor Of His Hometown Ex-Mets Manager Bobby Valentine Tells Why He Decided To Make Pitch To Be Mayor Of His Hometown
Ex-Mets Manager Bobby Valentine Tells Why He Decided To Make Pitch To Be Mayor Of His Hometown He's been known by many as the unofficial mayor of Connecticut's second-largest city for years. Now, after a lifelong career in sports, Major League Baseball legend Bobby Valentine wants to be Stamford's mayor for real. In a week, on Tuesday, Nov. 2, voters will make the call in a race that has drawn national attention and even seen each candidate endorsed by a past United States president. "Tommy Lasorda would introduce me either as the mayor of Stamford or ambassador of Stamford," Valentine says, referring to the late Los Angeles Dodgers manager. The 71-year-old Valentine can't pinpoint…
Woman Found Guilty Of Burglarizing Westchester Homes During Funerals Woman Found Guilty Of Burglarizing Westchester Homes During Funerals
Woman Found Guilty Of Burglarizing Westchester Homes During Funerals A 30-year-old woman was found guilty by a jury of burglarizing homes that she targeted while families were attending the funeral services of loved ones in several area homes. Bronx resident Latonia Stewart was found guilty of six counts of burglary and criminal possession of stolen property following a weeklong trial for a rash of burglaries in Westchester, Fairfield, and Putnam counties between the winter of 2017 and spring 2018. Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah said that between December 2017 and May 2018, Stewart burglarized the homes of six Westchester County residents in…
Multi-Vehicle I-95 Crash Snarls Traffic Multi-Vehicle I-95 Crash Snarls Traffic
Multi-Vehicle I-95 Crash Snarls Traffic Traffic on a stretch of I-95 is at a standstill after a serious multi-vehicle crash near the border of Westchester and Fairfield counties. The crash, involving at least four vehicles, happened late Saturday afternoon, Sept. 18 on the southbound side in Greenwich. There is stopped traffic at the scene and delays stretching back for several miles at 5:30 p.m.
Celebrity Chef Mario Batali, Ex-Partner To Pay Survivors $600K In Sex Harassment Settlement Celebrity Chef Mario Batali, Ex-Partner To Pay Survivors $600K In Sex Harassment Settlement
Celebrity Chef Mario Batali, Ex-Partner To Pay Survivors $600K In Sex Harassment Settlement Celebrity chef Mario Batali, who has run restaurants in New York and Connecticut, has reached a $600,000 settlement for survivors of sexual harassment and discrimination at restaurants owned by him and a former partner. Following a lengthy investigation, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced an agreement with Batali and Joseph Bastianich, their management company B&B Hospitality, for fostering a hostile work environment that permitted a sexualized culture of misconduct and harassment at their restaurants and their restaurants Babbo, Lupa, and the now-closed Del Posto R…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Entire Region, With Damaging Wind Gusts Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Entire Region, With Damaging Wind Gusts Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Entire Region, With Damaging Wind Gusts Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for the entire region. Damaging winds with gusts that could cause power outings are the main threat, the National Weather Service said in issuing the alert. Flash flooding, frequent lightning and large hail are possible. It lasts until 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, for these areas: Long Island,  Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster counties in the Hudson  Valley,  All of New York City, Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, New Haven, New London, Middlesex, Tolland, and New London counties in Connecticut. Al…