Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study
Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study The nation's 250th birthday celebration is coming with higher costs due to rising inflation and the ongoing effects of the US-Israeli war with Iran. WalletHub released its annual 4th of July Facts & Figures report on Wednesday, June 24. The personal finance website estimates Americans will spend $9.4 billion on Fourth of July food, up from $8.9 billion in 2025. In 2026, the Fourth of July also marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Semiquincentennial will arrive with countless local, regional, and national events celebrating the …
Victims Flown To Hospital After Serious Crash In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING) Victims Flown To Hospital After Serious Crash In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING)
Victims Flown To Hospital After Serious Crash In Hudson Valley (Developing) At least one person was airlifted to a hospital after a serious crash on Route 208 in Orange County that caused road closures.  The crash happened just before 1 a.m. on Monday, June 29, in the area of Route 208 and Orange and Rockland Road in Monroe, according to incident reporter Mark Lieb of Rockland Video Productions.  Lieb told Daily Voice at least three vehicles were involved, including possibly a taxi. This has not been confirmed by authorities.  EMS at the scene told Lieb that some victims were found either unconscious or with an altered mental status at the cras…
What's Cooking? Dinner Decisions Are Complicated, New Survey Reveals What's Cooking? Dinner Decisions Are Complicated, New Survey Reveals
What's Cooking? Dinner Decisions Are Complicated, New Survey Reveals Figuring out dinner can feel like its own full-time side quest. A new survey of 2,000 adults found that the average respondent spends nearly 16 minutes a day deciding what to have for dinner, according to Talker Research. That adds up to more than an hour and a half each week, or about four full days a year. The survey, conducted by Talker Research for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, examined the daily “dinner decisions” Americans make and what makes a meal feel worth the wait. For many, food is also a mood boost. More than half of respondents, 58 percent, said splurging on a lav…
Popular Supplement Recalled By NY-Based Company Over Salmonella Risk Popular Supplement Recalled By NY-Based Company Over Salmonella Risk
Popular Supplement Recalled By Ny-based Company Over Salmonella Risk A popular organic supplement is being pulled from online shelves nationwide. Total Nutrition Inc. of Deer Park, New York, voluntarily recalled two TNVitamins moringa products due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to a company announcement posted by the FDA on Friday, June 26. No illnesses have been reported to date, according to the announcement. The recall covers TNVitamins 100 percent Organic Moringa 1,200 mg Capsules and TNVitamins 100 percent Organic Moringa Powder. The recalled products were distributed nationally through Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Target, and the co…
Dangerous Heat, Storm Threats To Mark Active July 4th Week: Here's Timing Dangerous Heat, Storm Threats To Mark Active July 4th Week: Here's Timing
Dangerous Heat, Storm Threats To Mark Active July 4th Week: Here's Timing The holiday week is lining up to be hot, humid, and anything but quiet. Conditions will begin warming on Monday, June 29, and Tuesday, June 30, with scattered showers and a few stronger thunderstorms possible, according to the National Weather Service. By Wednesday, July 1, the heat will ramp up to dangerous levels. Extreme heat watches are in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening, July 3, for much of the Northeast, with the most intense conditions expected along and near the I-95 corridor. Widespread highs in the 90s, high humidity, the risk of heat-related illnes…
Potentially Deadly Failure Risk Leads To Recall Of Detector Sold On Amazon Potentially Deadly Failure Risk Leads To Recall Of Detector Sold On Amazon
Potentially Deadly Failure Risk Leads To Recall Of Detector Sold On Amazon A product meant to warn families of danger is now under recall because it may pose its own risk. Treatlife smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, sold exclusively on Amazon, are being recalled because they may fail to alert consumers to a fire, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. The failure can pose a risk of serious injury or death from smoke inhalation or burns, CPSC said. The recall was announced on Wednesday, June 25. About 20 units are included in the recall. The affected products are Treatlife Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. They are white, circular, AA-bat…
NYC Ranked Second For Fourth Of July Celebrations In US, New Study Says: Here's Why NYC Ranked Second For Fourth Of July Celebrations In US, New Study Says: Here's Why
NYC Ranked Second For Fourth Of July Celebrations In US, New Study Says: Here's Why Northeast cities have some of the best and worst Fourth of July celebrations in the nation, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 24. The study scored the 100 largest US cities on 18 factors, including food and hotel prices, fireworks shows, attractions, safety, walkability, and weather. Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 27. "The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebrate ou…
Full Strawberry Moon Now Just Hours Away: Best Time To Look Full Strawberry Moon Now Just Hours Away: Best Time To Look
Full Strawberry Moon Now Just Hours Away: Best Time To Look June is nearly ready for its final sky show. The full Strawberry Moon is now just hours away, with peak illumination expected Monday, June 29, at about 7:56 p.m. Eastern time. Earlier report: Strawberry Moon Will Bring Bright Sky Show: When To Watch Daily Voice previously reported that the best time to watch will be shortly after sunset, when the moon rises low near the southeastern or eastern horizon. The moon will appear full in the days before and after peak illumination, but Monday evening will bring the main event. Space.com says the June full moon will climb into the early s…
Commemorative Mountain Dew Cans Now Available For Just 5 Cents Commemorative Mountain Dew Cans Now Available For Just 5 Cents
Commemorative Mountain Dew Cans Now Available For Just 5 Cents Mountain Dew is giving fans a chance to buy a piece of the brand's history for a nickel. The soda brand will sell 1,948 limited-edition commemorative can bundles, PepsiCo announced in a news release. The bundles will be exclusively available through TikTok Shop starting on Monday, June 29. The number of bundles honors 1948, the year Mountain Dew was created by two brothers in Tennessee. The commemorative can features the brand's origin story printed on the label and is tied to Mountain Dew's "American Original - Tasting Great Since '48" campaign. Each $0.05 bundle includes a commemora…
Independence Day Outlook Emerges With Active Pattern Throughout July 4th Week Independence Day Outlook Emerges With Active Pattern Throughout July 4th Week
Independence Day Outlook Emerges With Active Pattern Throughout July 4th Week The holiday countdown is coming with more than one weather wrinkle. A more active and unsettled pattern is expected to build in the days leading up to the July Fourth weekend, with heat, humidity, storm chances, and travel impacts all on the board for parts of the Northeast. The National Weather Service Eastern Region said this week's heat will be worth watching, especially for anyone with outdoor plans ahead of the holiday weekend. AccuWeather says a large heat dome will expand across the central and eastern US before Independence Day. The core of the heat is expected to remain centered …
Harry Styles Collapses On Stage, Stunning Concertgoers: Watch Harry Styles Collapses On Stage, Stunning Concertgoers: Watch
Harry Styles Collapses On Stage, Stunning Concertgoers: Watch A concert moment meant to thrill the crowd briefly sent fans into worry mode. Harry Styles choked on water before falling to the stage during a performance at Wembley Stadium in London on Friday, June 26. The 32-year-old singer was performing "As It Was" near the end of the show when the incident happened. Videos posted on social media show Styles finishing his fan-favorite “whale” move, in which he takes water into his mouth and spits it upward like a spout. After the move, he appeared to choke on the remaining water and fell onto his back, while coughing and trying to catch his breath. …
Adult Swimmer Pulled Dead From Hoosic River After Strong Current: NYSP Adult Swimmer Pulled Dead From Hoosic River After Strong Current: NYSP
Adult Swimmer Pulled Dead From Hoosic River After Strong Current: Nysp An adult swimmer died after being pulled underwater by a strong current in the Hoosic River, police said on Sunday, June 28. The incident happened near State Route 67 and Beck Road in Hoosick in Rensselaer County, where troopers were called for a report of a missing swimmer at about 7:02 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, New York State Police said. An investigation determined a family had been swimming in the river when one adult swimmer became distressed in the strong current, went underwater, and did not resurface, police said. First responders searched the water and located the swimmer dead n…
New Dairy Queen Flavors Celebrate Summer's Return New Dairy Queen Flavors Celebrate Summer's Return
New Dairy Queen Flavors Celebrate Summer's Return Dairy Queen is adding several new flavors and treats to its menu just in time for summer. DQ is launching three new Blizzard Treats and a patriotic Stars & Stripes Misty Slush Float, the chain announced. The new items will be available at participating locations starting on Monday, June 29. The new Blizzard Cup Lineup is inspired by the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The international flavors include Strawberry Mango-flavored Mochi, Biscoff Cookie, and Mexican-style Hot Chocolate. The Strawberry Mango-flavored Mochi Blizzard Treat features mango-flavored mochi pieces and strawberr…
Nationwide Potato Chip Recall Gets Highest FDA Risk Classification Nationwide Potato Chip Recall Gets Highest FDA Risk Classification
Nationwide Potato Chip Recall Gets Highest FDA Risk Classification A snack recall first issued in the spring now carries the federal government’s most serious warning level. The US Food and Drug Administration has upgraded the recall of certain Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips to Class I, its highest-risk classification. A Class I recall means there is a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The recall involves about 684,000 bags of chips sold nationwide because a seasoning ingredient may be contaminated with Salmonella. Utz Quality Foods first announced the voluntary reca…
Ambulance Carrying Patient Hit By Wrong-Way Driver On I-90: NY State Police Ambulance Carrying Patient Hit By Wrong-Way Driver On I-90: NY State Police
Ambulance Carrying Patient Hit By Wrong-Way Driver On I-90: NY State Police An ambulance transporting a patient was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver on an Interstate 90 exit ramp Saturday night, New York State Police said in a release issued Sunday, June 28. The crash happened at about 8:59 p.m. Saturday, June 27, on the eastbound Exit 6 off-ramp of I-90 in Albany, police said. A Colonie Ambulance was traveling eastbound on the Exit 6 off-ramp with a patient onboard, en route to Albany Medical Center, when a vehicle being driven the wrong way crashed into it, investigators determined. The ambulance driver and an onboard paramedic suffered non-life-threatening …
Scammers Target Data Breach Fears: How To Stay Safe Scammers Target Data Breach Fears: How To Stay Safe
Scammers Target Data Breach Fears: How To Stay Safe Data breach scams are on the rise, with cybercriminals exploiting real breaches to trick victims into handing over personal information.  These scams involve fake notifications sent by email, text, or phone calls, often claiming that your data has been exposed. Scammers use tactics like creating a sense of urgency or impersonating trusted entities, such as banks, government agencies, or credit-monitoring companies. The goal is to scare victims into clicking malicious links, providing login credentials, or even making payments for fake services. Michael Bruemmer, head of global data-br…
8 Shots Ring Out On Busy Newburgh Street, Victim Hospitalized: Report 8 Shots Ring Out On Busy Newburgh Street, Victim Hospitalized: Report
8 Shots Ring Out On Busy Newburgh Street, Victim Hospitalized: Report Police are reportedly investigating multiple acts of violence across Newburgh in just one night. Gunfire broke out at approximately 1:30 a.m. Sunday, June 28, near Liberty Street and East Parmenter Street, Newburgh police confirmed to incident reporter Mark Lieb of Rockland Video Productions. Police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured and possibly another hurt, with at least one victim taken to Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Lieb said.  Neighbors told Lieb they heard seven or eight gunshots before seeing people running from the area in panic. Polic…
Major Weather Pattern Shift Brewing Ahead Of July 4th Weekend Major Weather Pattern Shift Brewing Ahead Of July 4th Weekend
Major Weather Pattern Shift Brewing Ahead Of July 4th Weekend The Northeast is about to trade its quieter stretch for something hotter, heavier, and more unsettled. Click here for a new, updated story: Big Weather Swings Taking Shape Before July 4th Weekend A major pattern change is expected to build next week ahead of the July Fourth holiday weekend, bringing rising heat, higher humidity, and a renewed threat of storms to parts of the region. The National Weather Service Eastern Region said the heat next week will be worth watching, especially for anyone with outdoor plans ahead of the holiday weekend. The National Weather Service Eas…
Thousands Of Toyota, Lexus, Subaru Vehicles Recalled Over Software Issue Thousands Of Toyota, Lexus, Subaru Vehicles Recalled Over Software Issue
Thousands Of Toyota, Lexus, Subaru Vehicles Recalled Over Software Issue A new safety recall is putting thousands of owners on notice. Toyota is recalling 20,991 electric vehicles, including Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru models, over a software issue that could cause a loss of drive power, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall affects certain 2026 model-year Toyota bZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles. The affected vehicles include 11,495 Toyota bZ models, 4,739 Lexus RZ models, and 4,757 Subaru Solterra models, according to NHTSA. The issue involves the battery electronic control unit, or ECU. Toyota said the software …
Ann Blyth Dies: Hollywood Star From NY Earned Oscar Nomination As Teen Ann Blyth Dies: Hollywood Star From NY Earned Oscar Nomination As Teen
Ann Blyth Dies: Hollywood Star From NY Earned Oscar Nomination As Teen One of Hollywood’s last links to the studio era has died. Ann Blyth, the actress and singer best known for her Oscar-nominated turn in "Mildred Pierce," died Wednesday, June 24, according to Entertainment Weekly and People. She was 98. Blyth died of natural causes at her home in Rancho Santa Fe, California, according to her obituary. Her career spanned radio and Broadway, film musicals, noir, television, and concert stages, making her one of the more versatile performers of her generation. Blyth became a star in the 1940s and remained one of the last surviving performers tied to Hollywood…
Hitler Baby Photo Found In NJ Middle School Yearbooks, Principal Says Hitler Baby Photo Found In NJ Middle School Yearbooks, Principal Says
Hitler Baby Photo Found In NJ Middle School Yearbooks, Principal Says A New Jersey middle school collected its yearbooks after an image in the baby pictures section was identified as a baby photo of Adolf Hitler, school officials said. Students at East Brook Middle School in Paramus had already received their yearbooks before administrators discovered the image, Principal Ryan Aupperlee said in a letter to families sent Thursday, June 25. "Earlier today, after students had already received their yearbooks, we learned that the baby pictures section of the yearbook contained an image that was later identified as an infant photograph of Adolf Hitler," the princi…
Fire Hazard Prompts Air Conditioner Recall Affecting Thousands Fire Hazard Prompts Air Conditioner Recall Affecting Thousands
Fire Hazard Prompts Air Conditioner Recall Affecting Thousands A household cooling product is being pulled back over a serious safety risk. Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing is recalling about 13,514 Amana air conditioners and heat pumps in the US because they can pose a fire and burn hazard, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. About 53 additional units were sold in Canada. The recall was announced on Wednesday, June 25. The affected products are certain Amana Window-Room-Air-Conditioners and Through the Wall air conditioners or heat pumps. CPSC said the heating element can remain energized during a ground fault even afte…
MorningStar Farms Pulls Pair Of Frozen Products Over Plastic Risk MorningStar Farms Pulls Pair Of Frozen Products Over Plastic Risk
MorningStar Farms Pulls Pair Of Frozen Products Over Plastic Risk A popular freezer staple is being pulled from shelves. MorningStar Farms voluntarily recalled two frozen products because they may contain pieces of plastic, according to a company announcement posted by the FDA on Monday, June 22. The recall covers MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets and MorningStar Farms Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties sold in the US, Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica. The recalled Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets were sold in 10.5-ounce packages with UPC code 000 28989 10110 5. The affected packages have “better if used before” dates of July 7 and July 8, 2027. The recalled Hot and…
Bootids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible For Days After Peak Viewing Bootids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible For Days After Peak Viewing
Bootids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible For Days After Peak Viewing The night sky is lining up one of its harder-to-predict shows. The June Bootids meteor shower is active through Thursday, July 2, and is expected to peak overnight Friday, June 26, into Saturday, June 27. The shower is usually quiet, producing only a few meteors per hour. But it has earned a reputation for surprises. Space.com reported that the June Bootids produced an outburst of up to 100 meteors per hour in 1998. Another burst in 2004 produced about 20 to 50 meteors per hour. A predicted outburst in 2010 did not happen, adding to the shower’s unpredictable reputation. ABC News report…
NY Soldier Run Over By 27-Ton Army Vehicle During Training Exercise: Report NY Soldier Run Over By 27-Ton Army Vehicle During Training Exercise: Report
NY Soldier Run Over By 27-Ton Army Vehicle During Training Exercise: Report New details have emerged about the death of a New York soldier who was killed during a training exercise in California earlier this month. Spc. Adrian Bonsey, 29, a combat engineer assigned to the 9th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, was struck and run over by a 27-ton M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during a large-scale training exercise at the National Training Center on Tuesday, June 10, ABC News reports, citing an Army spokesperson. Bonsey was on foot in the Mojave Desert at about 4:30 a.m. during hours of limited visibility when the incident occurr…
Nobody Wanted Luna — Until She Was On TV Nobody Wanted Luna — Until She Was On TV
Nobody Wanted Luna — Until She Was On TV A senior dog who arrived at a New Jersey animal shelter sick, neglected and in need of urgent medical care has found her forever home after her story aired on News 12 New Jersey. And it all happened in a matter of hours. Eight-year-old Luna was surrendered by a Hackensack family to the shelter on March 6 because her family was moving and could not take her, Shelter Manager Meg Tedeschi said. When Luna arrived, her condition was severe. "Her feet were really swollen with puss-filled sores and she was missing a lot of hair with bald patches," Tedeschi said. "She was also severely overwei…
NYPD Detective Matthew Gale Released From Hospital After Being Shot During Brooklyn Standoff NYPD Detective Matthew Gale Released From Hospital After Being Shot During Brooklyn Standoff
Nypd Detective Matthew Gale Released From Hospital After Being Shot During Brooklyn Standoff An NYPD detective who was shot while rescuing trapped residents during a tense Brooklyn barricade was released from the hospital less than a week after he was wounded, police announced. Detective Matthew Gale, a 15-year veteran assigned to the NYPD Emergency Service Unit, and Nassau County resident, walked out of Kings County Hospital surrounded by his family, fellow officers, and medical staff on Wednesday, June 24, the NYPD announced. Photos shared by the NYPD showed Gale smiling as he left the hospital while fellow officers applauded his recovery. Meanwhile, a GoFundMe created by teamma…
Hudson Valley Man, 21, Shared Video Of Child Sexual Abuse Over Snapchat: DA Hudson Valley Man, 21, Shared Video Of Child Sexual Abuse Over Snapchat: DA
Hudson Valley Man, 21, Shared Video Of Child Sexual Abuse Over Snapchat: DA A 21-year-old Westchester County man is accused of sharing a video depicting the sexual abuse of a child over Snapchat, prosecutors announced.  Port Chester resident Christopher Mendoza, 21, was arraigned on Wednesday, June 24, on a felony complaint charging him with promoting and possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office said on Friday, June 26. According to the DA's Office, on Feb. 5, 2025, Mendoza shared a digital video of an obscene sexual performance by a child over Snapchat. This video allegedly depicted a man…
'Sophisticated' Multi-State Burglary Crew Targeted Indian, Asian Families In NY: Police 'Sophisticated' Multi-State Burglary Crew Targeted Indian, Asian Families In NY: Police
'Sophisticated' Multi-State Burglary Crew Targeted Indian, Asian Families In NY: Police A burglary crew accused of targeting Indian and Asian families across several states has been linked to a Connecticut home break-in after police say stolen jewelry was recovered during traffic stops in New York City. Robinson Jean Paul Moncado-Patarroyo, 19, Yeison Estivan Gonzalez-Rodriguez, 20, Emerson Johan Rodriguez-Gomez, 25, and Daniel Alejandro Garcia-Arenas, 24, were arrested as part of the alleged burglary crew, Guilford police said.  The alleged quartet of crooks is accused of smashing the back windows of a home in Guilford while the family was away on a day trip, police said…
Man Who Admitted To Putnam County Child Sex Crimes Faces New Charges In CT, Federal Court Man Who Admitted To Putnam County Child Sex Crimes Faces New Charges In CT, Federal Court
Man Who Admitted To Putnam County Child Sex Crimes Faces New Charges In CT, Federal Court A Connecticut man already serving a prison sentence in New York now faces federal charges after investigators say they uncovered evidence that he exploited multiple girls through the social media app Snapchat.  Marcos Francisco Javier Gomez, 23, of Norwalk, was charged with production of child pornography, receipt or attempted receipt of child pornography, possession or attempted possession of child pornography, and transfer of obscene materials to a minor, according to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut.  According to court documents, Gomez was arrested by the Putn…
Injured Owl Rescued Outside Hudson Valley Government Building Thanks To EMS Chief Injured Owl Rescued Outside Hudson Valley Government Building Thanks To EMS Chief
Injured Owl Rescued Outside Hudson Valley Government Building Thanks To EMS Chief An injured owl found outside an Orange County government building is getting a second chance after an unexpected rescue by an EMS chief with experience caring for exotic birds.  The rescue happened on Tuesday, June 23, outside the Orange County Government Building in Goshen, where employees from the County Clerk's Office found the injured owl and sought help, according to Goshen EMS. As luck would have it, Goshen EMS Chief Kristen Eagleston happened to be driving by.  A self-described animal lover and bird enthusiast, Eagleston stopped to help and contacted a licensed wildlife re…