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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Indicted, Reports Say: What We Know
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal criminal charges, as first reported by the New York Times on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Federal officials are purportedly investigating whether Adams' 2021 mayoral campaign conspired with the Turkish government — and possibly other entities — for donations, CNBC and Fox News report. The indictment remains sealed, and it is not immediately clear what Adams has been charged with. Adams, who has been serving as NYC's 110th mayor since 2022, was previously an NYC Transit Police officer and an NYPD officer, retiring at the rank of …
Police & Fire
32-Year-Old Man Accused Of Selling Cocaine, Prescription Meds In Putnam
A 32-year-old man from the region faces a long list of charges for selling cocaine and prescription medication in the Hudson Valley, authorities announced. Ulster County resident Kevin Lamastro of Highland was arrested on Saturday, Sept. 21 on an outstanding warrant related to his alleged sale of narcotics in Putnam County, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, Sept. 24. According to the Sheriff's Office, in 2023, an investigator with the Narcotics Enforcement Unit learned that Lamastro was allegedly involved in the sale of cocaine and prescription medica…
Sports
Tufts Lacrosse Players Hospitalized After Navy SEAL Workout: NJ Docs Explain What Did It
A dozen of Tufts University's 50 lacrosse players were sidelined earlier this month with a muscle-destroying illness following a grueling workout led by a Navy SEAL, school officials said. As of press time three of the reigning NCAA Division III National Championship players remained in the hospital recovering from rhabdomyolysis, or, as it's more simply known, "rhabdo," Tufts officials said. Nine players required hospitalization, and experts say it should not have gotten to this. Update: The Boston Globe reported Wednesday, Sept. 25, that all of the players have now be…
Schools
Hudson Valley's West Point Ranked As Top 10 National Public College
The US Military Academy at West Point moved up one in the Top Public Schools category to No. 2 in the 2025 Best Colleges Rankings by US News & World Report. The rankings, released this week, showed the Orange County college in the town of Highlands also ranked as No. 8 in Best National Liberal Arts College, the magazine said. The rankings were based on statistics, the top-ranked schools provided ample classroom resources for students and faculty; conferred bachelor's degrees at high rates; and produced graduates who entered the workforce with manageable debt and worthwhile starting sala…
Real Estate
How Much Should I Spend On My First Home?
One of the biggest questions for first-time homebuyers is, "How much can I afford?" Before you start looking for a home, you should absolutely have your budget in mind. You don’t want to fall in love with a home that’s out of your price-range only to be disappointed that you can’t afford it. Here are some tips on how to determine your home-buying budget. Can you use your rent as a good indicator of a monthly payment? When determining a budget, there are two questions: What can I afford to pay every month? And, what can I afford to purchase? Some buyers might start their search thinking t…
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Hudson Valley County Unveils New EV Portable Charging Station
A Hudson Valley government has unveiled the county's latest vehicle charging station, which is entirely off the grid and can be used in remote areas. The new portable charging facility is currently stationed at the Ulster County Office Complex on Ulster Avenue in Kingston. Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger said on Tuesday, Sept. 24, the station is powered entirely by solar energy and equipped with solar battery storage to help during power outages. It joins other charging stations in the county and will be relocated to its new home in the Ashokan Trail parking lot off Route 28 in Boicevi…
Lifestyle
Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Owners Hopping River To Open New Venue
After nearly 11 years of rave reviews in the Hudson Valley, a popular brewing company and restaurant is hopping the river to open a new dining venture. Dutchess County's Mill House Brewing Company in Poughkeepsie announced this month that it will open The Ridge by Mill House in Ulster County, in Highland. The Ridge, located at 387 South St., is the former site of the Gunk Haus and is slated to premiere its new concept restaurant this winter. Owned by Daniel Crocco, executive chef and co-owner, and Jamie Bishop, brewmaster, say the new venture will be a stop for locals and visitors alike wi…
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Man, Teen Accused Of Dismembering Victim, Burning Body In Shopping Cart In Hudson Valley
A 40-year-old man and a teenager were apprehended in connection with the murder of a victim whose body was found burning in a shopping cart near a bridge in Westchester, officials announced. Bronx residents Muhammad Aadil and 18-year-old Ronei Harris were indicted in connection with the murder of 46-year-old Lutalo Henderson, whose body was found dismembered and burned near the border of Yonkers and Mount Vernon on Monday, Aug. 5, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark announced on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Earlier Report - New Update: Persons Of Interest ID'd After Body Fou…
Sports
Want To Improve Your Golf Game? Try This New App
Local golf enthusiasts have a new tool in their arsenal with the launch of the Pinpoint Golf app, a cutting-edge application designed to help golfers of all skill levels improve. The app promises to bring precision and convenience to golfers, from beginners to seasoned pros. Pinpoint Golf (www.pinpoint.golf) offers a comprehensive suite of features aimed at improving your game. The app centers on strokes gained tracking, an advanced method to measure and improve performance. In addition, the app provides detailed GPS mapping of courses, real-time shot tracking, and other performance analytic…
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Bartender Busted Increasing Tips On Credit Cards, Police Say
A bartender in the region was busted for allegedly increasing tip amounts on credit cards to increase her pay. Dutchess County resident Melissa Dinsmore, 33, of Wappinger, was charged by the New York State Police on Friday, Sept. 20. According to Trooper AJ Hicks, the owner of the Publick House Restaurant and Bar in Pleasant Valley alerted police to the possible crime after being notified of the fraud by a customer. An investigation determined that Dinsmore, while working as both a server and bartender, fraudulently increased tip amounts entered by her customers who utilized credit cards t…
Real Estate
Hudson Valley Home Offers 'Ultimate' Safety, Helipad At $2.695 Million
Welcome to the ultimate Hudson Valley house, which offers Feng Shui and maximum safety on 10 private acres for $2,695 million. Located in Orange County in Chester, the estate at 19 Greentree Lane includes five beds and bathrooms, a 10,000-square-foot sand beach, cascading waterfalls, and panic rooms in several bedrooms. Yes, panic rooms. But according to Zillow, perhaps the best aspect of the home is its safety. Yep, we keep saying safety. The house was constructed with steel-reinforced walls, a 4-foot concrete-poured floor slab, and a private security gatehouse. Once inside, the sec…
Police & Fire
SUV Crashes Into Hudson Valley Home
An SUV plowed into the front of a Hudson Valley home after being in a crash with a school bus. The incident occurred in Rockland County on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Laurel Road and Glenside Drive in New City. According to the Clarkstown Police, the SUV struck a Clarkstown Central School District bus while turning left onto Laurel Road. A preliminary report indicated the SUV was traveling above the speed limit, causing it to veer off the roadway and strike a nearby house, police said. Police said everyone on the school bus, including students, was unharmed. The driver of the…
News
Community Rallies To Support Family Of Hudson Valley 17-Year-Old Killed In Crash
The community where a 17-year-old Hudson Valley boy who was killed in a single-vehicle crash goes to school and lives is showing their support and honoring his life by helping his family "in any way possible." Earlier Report: New Fatal Crash Update: 17-Year-Old Victim From Minisink Valley HS ID'd, Driver Charged Orange County resident Jack Braun of Slate Hill, a hamlet of Wawayanda, died in Sullivan County around 1:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 22, on Route 17 West in Mamakating. Three passengers were also severely injured. All attended Minisink Valley High School in Orange County, ac…
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Schools
Leader Of Hudson Valley School District Named NYS Superintendent Of Year
The head of a Westchester County school district has been awarded a top honor for superintendents in New York State. Tarrytown Union Free School District Superintendent Raymond Sanchez was named the Superintendent of the Year for 2025 by the New York State Council of School Superintendents, the organization announced on Monday, Sept. 23. Council President Lars Clemensen, the superintendent of the Hampton Bays School District on Long Island, explained the reasons why Sanchez was chosen: "Ray’s recognition as the New York State Superintendent of the Year is a testa…
Weather
Storms, Showers Headed To Region With Forecasters Monitoring Possible Paths Of Helene
A long stretch of mainly dry days will finally end as a wet weather pattern will bring separate rounds of showers and the possibility of thunderstorms, with forecasters in the Northeast monitoring the projected path of newly named Tropical Storm Helene. "As a slow-moving storm moves out of the Great Lakes and into the Northeast and mid-Atlantic later this week, moisture will be drawn northward, and this will finally bring the dry stretch to an end," said AccuWeather Lead Morning Meteorologist Dan Pydynowski. According to the National Weather Service, Wednesday, Sept. 25, will be cloudy thro…
Politics
NY Rep. D’Esposito Denies Scathing Report He Gave Mistress, Fiancée’s Daughter Jobs
New York Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is vowing to stay in his congressional race following a scathing New York Times report alleging he gave his mistress and his fiancée’s daughter jobs in his district office. The Long Island Republican, age 42, hired the pair shortly after being elected to his 4th District seat in 2023 and paid them nearly $30,000 in taxpayer funds in a violation of House ethics rules, the outlet reports. New York’s 4th congressional district covers central and southern Nassau County, including Elmont, Hempstead, and Valley Stream. Asked whether the New York Times report was …
Police & Fire
Retired Hudson Valley Judge Commits Suicide As FBI Moves In To Arrest Him, Officials Say
A retired Hudson Valley judge and former assistant district attorney shot himself during an FBI raid at his home, according to multiple published reports. The incident occurred in Orange County early Tuesday, Sept. 24, in Campbell Hall. Law enforcement sources told ABC News 7 that Stewart Rosenwasser, a retired Orange County judge and former executive assistant district attorney of Campbell Hall, was being charged in a corruption case for allegedly taking bribes. The FBI released the following statement regarding the incident: "The FBI is reviewing an agent-involved shooting that occu…
Police & Fire
17-Year-Old Accused Of Raping Victim At Knifepoint In Yorktown
A teenager was apprehended after allegedly luring a victim to his Northern Westchester home and raping them at knifepoint, police announced. The 17-year-old suspect, whose name was not released because of their age, was arrested at his Yorktown home on Sunday, Sept. 22 in connection with an incident that happened the day before, Yorktown Police said on Tuesday, Sept. 24. According to the department, an investigation revealed that on Saturday, Sept. 21, the suspect convinced the victim to come to his home on false pretenses, restrained them, and raped them at knifepoint. The tee…
News
Man Kills Stepfather, Burns Down Mom's Apartment In Peekskill: Here's His Sentence
A 32-year-old man will spend decades in prison after stabbing his stepfather to death and barricading himself in his mother's Northern Westchester apartment, officials announced. Peekskill resident Shane Gilleo was sentenced to 30 years to life in state prison for the 2022 murder of his stepfather, Edward Reeves, and setting fire to his mother's apartment later in the day, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, Sept. 24. According to the DA's Office, at around 12:30 a.m. on Sept. 14, 2022, Gilleo stabbed the 48-year-old Reeves seven tim…
News
Winning Powerball Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Lucky Hudson Valley Store
By now, most Hudson Valley lottery players know there's a lucky store where someone always seems to win. That happened again in Orange County at the Smokes 4 Less store on Plank Road in Newburgh on Saturday, Sept. 21, for the Powerball game. According to the New York Lottery, one winner walked away with $50,000 on a third-prize winning ticket purchased at the store. The winning numbers for Saturday's Powerball were 17-19-21-37-45, with a Powerball of 14. Players must pick four correct numbers and the Powerball to win third place. No word yet on who the winner is. The Powerball dra…
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Young Child For Years
A Hudson Valley man has been remanded to jail in connection with an ongoing sexual abuse investigation. Dutchess County resident Michael Tyndale, age 52, of Poughkeepsie, was charged on Thursday, Sept. 19, in Poughkeepsie. According to Poughkeepsie Police, Tyndale allegedly sexually abused a victim beginning at the age of 10 for four years. Tyndale was charged with predatory sexual assault and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail. The investigation continues. Detectives were assisted by the team at the Child Advocacy Center. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice fo…
Lifestyle
Hudson Valley's Martha Stewart Spars With Netflix Over New Documentary: Report
A new documentary about Martha Stewart produced by Netflix has sparked the ire of the homemaking icon and longtime New York and former Connecticut resident. The documentary, "Martha" will be released on the popular streaming platform on Wednesday, Oct. 30. However, Stewart has already expressed her displeasure with the film ahead of its release, according to a report by OK Magazine. During the 2024 Retail Influencer CEO Forum, Stewart, a longtime resident of the Northern Westchester County hamlet of Katonah, called the film "lazy" and "not the story that makes me, me," the magaz…
Weather
Strongest Hurricane Of Season Eyes US Coast: Here's Latest Timing, Track
One of the most powerful storms in years moving toward the US coast is expected to become the strongest hurricane to strike the United States this season. Helene is expected to make landfall Thursday evening, Sept. 16, along Florida's panhandle. “This is expected to be a large hurricane with a major storm surge threat and impacts that will reach hundreds of miles inland from where this storm makes landfall,” said AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jon Porter. The potential for life-threatening storm surge will be along the coast of the Florida Panhandle and Florida's west coast. 5PM…
Business
Stop & Shop To Launch Private-Label Coffee Brand
Stop & Shop will be introducing its own private-label coffee brand in days. The seven new varieties of its "Taste of Inspirations" will be Bold Barista, Cozy Cabin, Dawn’s Dance, Smoky Symphony, Sunrise Solace, Tropical Twist, and Mellow Moonlight (decaf). They will be available at the supermarket's 360 stores in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode Island starting this weekend, in time for National Coffee Day, on Sunday, Sept. 29. All flavors are made with 100 percent premium Arabica beans. The coffee collection was produced in collaboration with coffee special…
News
NY Men Admit Poisoning Prominent Activist, 'Pose' Star Who Overdosed
Two New York men formally confessed to their roles in the death of a prominent transgender activist, performer, and author. Michael Kuilan, age 44, of Brooklyn, pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing heroin and fentanyl in Brooklyn federal court Monday, Sept. 23, in the death of Cecilia Gentili. Earlier Report: NY Men 'Poisoned' Prominent Transgender Activist, 'Pose' Star Who OD'd: Feds It came weeks after Long Island resident Antonio Venti, age 52, of West Babylon, pleaded guilty to the same drug offenses. According to prosecutors, Venti and Kuilan sold heroin laced with fe…
News
Free
Covid-
19 At-Home Tests Will Soon Become Available Online
The Department of Health and Human Services will soon restart its program of offering free rapid tests for the virus through the mail. Every American household may order four nasal swab tests starting by the end of September by visiting covid.gov/tests or covidtests.gov. Both standard and more accessible COVID-19 tests will be available, while supplies last. The department did not announce what specific day and date requests will start to be processed. New COVID booster vaccines that became available at the start of September have been updated with a formula to more closely target cu…
Police & Fire
Threat To School In Region Leads To Arrest
One person has been charged in connection with an alleged threat of a shooting at a school in the region after an online post was brought to the attention of police by the public. The incident occurred in Sullivan County on Saturday, Sept. 21, in Fallsburg. According to the Fallsburg Police Department, an arrest was made concerning the threat on Snapchat. Dr. Ivan Katz, the superintendent of schools for the Fallsburg Central School District, said students, parents, and the public also alerted district officials to the threat. "These threats, which mention shooting, are circulating t…
Weather
New Projected Timing Released For Potentially Major Hurricane Taking Aim At US
The projected timing for a potentially major hurricane taking aim at the US coast has been updated and is earlier than some initial projections. AccuWeather is forecasting a powerful Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained wind gusts of 110 to 130 miles per hour to make landfall along the Gulf Coast on Thursday, Sept. 26, likely in the Big Bend on Florida's west coast. “This is expected to be a large hurricane with a major storm surge threat and impacts that will reach hundreds of miles inland from where this storm makes landfall,” said AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jon Porter. …
News
Hudson Valley Resident Dies From Rare Mosquito Virus; 'Imminent Threat To Public' Declared
A New York resident has died days after contracting the state’s first human case of a rare but serious mosquito-borne virus in nearly a decade. The Ulster County resident died from complications stemming from eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office confirmed on Monday, Sept. 23. It marks the first human case of EEE in New York State since 2015. Earlier Report: Human Case Of Severe Mosquito-Borne Virus Confirmed In Ulster County, First In NY Since 2015 “We’ve been informed this patient has passed away from EEE, we extend our sympathies and our hearts go out t…
Lifestyle
Hudson Valley Pizza Joint Under New Ownership Earning High Marks
If you love to have a "go-to" pizza spot where you know you'll get a good slice or maybe even a dish of spaghetti and meatballs, check out this Hudson Valley spot under new ownership. It is a fave with online reviewers and foodies. Joey's Pizza and Italian is located in Orange County, in Middletown, in a strip mall at 88 Dunning Road, Suite 11. Pizza fans can choose thin, deep-dish, or Silician pizza. They can also select from a wide variety of toppings, including everything from plain old cheese to baked ziti pie. The restaurant also offers gluten-free and cauliflower-crust pizzas. …
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