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Luxury Apartment Complex Opens In Westchester: Here's Where Luxury Apartment Complex Opens In Westchester: Here's Where
Luxury Apartment Complex Opens In Westchester: Here's Where An all-new boutique apartment complex in the heart of a Westchester village celebrated its grand opening.  The Magellan, located in Port Chester at 108 South Main St., held a grand opening event on Thursday, Sept. 26.  The residential building, developed by RMA Development and ASF Construction, features studio and two-bedroom residences with gourmet kitchens, European marble countertops, luxurious baths, and full-sized washers and dryers. Each unit also has "state-of-the-art" climate and access controls, developers said. Other amenities include a rooftop lounge; a bar; a live gre…

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by Ben Crnic
Laughing Emoji Leads To Resignation Of Hudson Valley School Board Member Laughing Emoji Leads To Resignation Of Hudson Valley School Board Member
Laughing Emoji Leads To Resignation Of Hudson Valley School Board Member A Hudson Valley school board member resigned after receiving backlash from a social media post in which she placed a laughing emoji to respond to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Dawn Kitz, a South Orangetown Central School District board member, resigned effective Wednesday, Sept. 25, saying she held herself responsible and "I apologized" to offended community members. On Tuesday, Oct. 1, Kitz, who joined the board earlier this year, complained during the meeting and on Facebook, saying she had faced an "extremely challenging situation" since joining the boa…

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by Kathy Reakes
Suspect On Loose After 40-Year-Old Westchester Man Shot, Killed: Report Suspect On Loose After 40-Year-Old Westchester Man Shot, Killed: Report
Suspect On Loose After 40-Year-Old Westchester Man Shot, Killed: Report Authorities are searching for whoever fatally shot a 40-year-old man from Westchester, according to reports.  The shooting happened in the Bronx on Wednesday, Oct. 2 around 1:45 p.m. at the intersection of East 198th Street and Pond Place, according to a report by ABC7.  The outlet said that 40-year-old Yonkers resident Kavon Reid was shot in the back in front of a senior home. The bullet went through his heart, causing him to collapse on Bainbridge Avenue after running for a block.  Reid was soon taken to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to the…

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by Ben Crnic
22-Year-Old Who Stole Car During Test Drive Caught In Westchester: Police 22-Year-Old Who Stole Car During Test Drive Caught In Westchester: Police
22-Year-Old Who Stole Car During Test Drive Caught In Westchester: Police A 22-year-old man who stole a vehicle during a test drive in another state was apprehended in Westchester and caught with credit cards and cell phones not belonging to him, police said.  The arrest was made on Monday, Sept. 30 just before 11 p.m., when authorities pulled over a stolen car in New Rochelle near the intersection of Huguenot Street and Division Street, New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne said on Wednesday, Oct. 2.  The vehicle was soon found to be stolen out of Hanover Township, Pennsylvania earlier in the same day when the driver, identified as Bronx residen…

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by Ben Crnic
Westchester Actress Starring In New Netflix Series That's Earning Rave Reviews Westchester Actress Starring In New Netflix Series That's Earning Rave Reviews
Westchester Actress Starring In New Netflix Series That's Earning Rave Reviews Their new show may be titled, “Nobody Wants This,” but critics beg to differ. A pair of New York actresses are appearing in a new Netflix series that’s quickly gaining favor with audiences. “Nobody Wants This” – a romantic comedy starring Adam Brody, Kristen Bell, and Justine Lupe – premiered on the popular streaming service Thursday, Sept. 26. It centers on the unexpected relationship between a rogue rabbi and an irascible, loud, agnostic woman, according to its IMDB synopsis. Among those appearing on screen is Long Island native Jackie Tohn, an actress and musician who was born and rai…

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by Michael Mashburn
High School Put Into Lockdown After Accidental Alarm Activation In Hudson Valley High School Put Into Lockdown After Accidental Alarm Activation In Hudson Valley
High School Put Into Lockdown After Accidental Alarm Activation In Hudson Valley Authorities raced to a Hudson Valley high school after an alarm was accidentally tripped, police said. The incident happened in Putnam County just after 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, when authorities responded to a lockdown alarm activation at Mahopac High School that indicated it was "not a drill," according to the Carmel Police Department. As a result of the alarm, both Mahopac Middle and the Mahopac Falls schools were also put into lockdown.  Officers from Carmel Police and the Putnam County Sheriff's Office quickly arrived at the high school, as well as those who had already be…

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by Ben Crnic
$41M To Go Toward Expanding, Modernizing Hospital In Westchester $41M To Go Toward Expanding, Modernizing Hospital In Westchester
$41M To Go Toward Expanding, Modernizing Hospital In Westchester New York State officials have dedicated tens of millions of dollars toward expanding and transforming facilities and equipment at a Westchester County hospital.  In an announcement on Monday, Sept. 30, Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard revealed a $41 million capital investment from New York State that will go towards Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital.  The secured funding will pay for a "comprehensive revitalization strategy" focusing on expanding and modernizing key areas of the hospital, officials said. This will include:  Redesigning the emergency department so …

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by Ben Crnic
Westchester Well-Represented In Brand-New Best High School Rankings Westchester Well-Represented In Brand-New Best High School Rankings
Westchester Well-Represented In Brand-New Best High School Rankings New York is well-represented in brand-new rankings of the best high schools in New York. The first four in Niche's 2025 selections are all from New York City: Stuyvesant in Manhattan, the Bronx High School of Science, Staten Island Technical High School, and Townsend Harris High School in Queens. Checking in at No. 5 and the first Westchester County selection is Scarsdale High School. The first Long Island school picked is No. 7 Half Hollow Hills West in Dix Hills. Long Island schools also make up spots 10 through 13: They are Jericho, Syosset, and Great Neck South high schools. Four mor…

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by Joe Lombardi
VP Debate: Exchange Between CBS Moderator From Region, Sen. Vance Goes Viral VP Debate: Exchange Between CBS Moderator From Region, Sen. Vance Goes Viral
VP Debate: Exchange Between CBS Moderator From Region, Sen. Vance Goes Viral The vice presidential debate Tuesday night, Oct. 1, lacked the explosive hallmarks of this election cycle's presidential forums. There was no yelling, cursing, or name-calling. The candidates even exchanged compliments at times.  The most contentious moment of the night came from Sen. JD Vance and CBS moderator Margaret Brennan, a Stamford native. The exchange has since gone viral with Republicans up in arms over what they consider unfair treatment and Democrats applauding her.   Related: Stamford Native Margaret Brennan Taking On Larger Role At CBS The moment happened …

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by Josh Lanier
Widespread Bank Of America Outages Being Reported Widespread Bank Of America Outages Being Reported
Widespread Bank Of America Outages Being Reported Many Bank of America customers are reporting issues accessing their accounts. First reports of the problems began just before 1 pm. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, with about 20,000 customers sharing outages on the website Downdetector.com. Some said they were stunned to see zero balances on their accounts. Others said they could not see their account balances. Issues with online and mobile systems, and ATM services are being reported. As of 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Bank of America had not commented on the outages. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
John Gotti Jr's Wife, Daughter Dodge Assault Charges After HS Basketball Brawl In NY John Gotti Jr's Wife, Daughter Dodge Assault Charges After HS Basketball Brawl In NY
John Gotti Jr's Wife, Daughter Dodge Assault Charges After HS Basketball Brawl In NY John Gotti Jr.’s wife and daughter will avoid criminal charges in connection with a fight at a youth basketball game on Long Island. A Nassau County judge cited “procedural grounds” for dismissing the misdemeanor assault charges against Kimberly Gotti, age 55, and Gianna Gotti, age 23, on Tuesday, Oct. 1. “We await the judge’s written decision and will review our options,” a spokesperson for the DA’s office told Daily Voice. The fight broke out in the Oyster Bay village of Lattingtown, during a basketball game at Locust Valley High School against visiting Oyster Bay High School, on Thursd…

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by Michael Mashburn
Longshoremen Strike: Hundreds Of NY, NJ Dockworkers On Picket Lines Longshoremen Strike: Hundreds Of NY, NJ Dockworkers On Picket Lines
Longshoremen Strike: Hundreds Of NY, NJ Dockworkers On Picket Lines Thousands of longshoremen along the East and Golf coasts are on strike in a move that could heavily impact the economy and make it harder to get goods and services. In Elizabeth, NJ, the strike began on Tuesday, Oct. 1 outside Maher Terminal where hundreds of dockworkers rallied. CBS News, citing the Port Authority of NY and NJ, said most operations have been shut down due to the strike. Daily Voice has reached out the Port Authority for comment. The Port Authority said it has been working closely with the commercial trucking industry to ensure cargo containing essential goods, medical sup…

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by Sam Barron