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Election 2024: Here's NY County-By-County Breakdown Of Presidential Race, How Westchester Voted Election 2024: Here's NY County-By-County Breakdown Of Presidential Race, How Westchester Voted
Election 2024: Here's NY County-By-County Breakdown Of Presidential Race, How Westchester Voted Overall New York State Vote Election Districts Reporting: 13,077 of 13,357  Kamala Harris (D) 54.64%, 4,328,017 votes Donald Trump (R) 43.26%, 3,426,964 votes Breakdown: Albany County Harris 61.01% 87,849 Trump 36.48% 52,532 Allegany County Trump 71.63% 13,102 Harris 27.65% 5,058 Bronx County Harris 71.25% 244,385 Trump 26.69% 91,542 Broome County Trump 49.34% 42,644 Harris 48.70% 42,093 Cattaraugus County Trump 65.79% 21,936 Harris 32.73% 10,914 Cayuga County Trump 55.83% 19,959 Harris 42.74% 15,278 Chautauqua County T…

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Statewide Alert Issued For 16-Year-Old Girl Who's Been Missing Over A Week Statewide Alert Issued For 16-Year-Old Girl Who's Been Missing Over A Week
Statewide Alert Issued For 16-Year-Old Girl Who's Been Missing Over A Week A statewide alert has been issued for a New York girl who's been missing for over a week. Gianna L. Thomas, age 16, was last seen leaving her Franklin County residence on County Road 20 in town of Constable on Saturday, Aug. 24, according to New York State Police. She's described as being 5-foot-7, 117 pounds, with brown hair, and brown eyes. No clothing description was released. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is asked to contact the State Police at 518-483-5000. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Total Solar Eclipse Rescue: Injured NY Woman Pulled To Safety From Mountain In Path Of Totality Total Solar Eclipse Rescue: Injured NY Woman Pulled To Safety From Mountain In Path Of Totality
Total Solar Eclipse Rescue: Injured NY Woman Pulled To Safety From Mountain In Path Of Totality An injured woman was rescued during the height of the solar eclipse in an area in upstate New York that was in the path of totality. According to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation, the incident began in the middle of the afternoon on Monday, April 8, at Adirondack trailheads in Franklin County, in the town of Santa Clara. Just after 4:30 p.m., authorities received a call about a hiker with a lower leg injury near the summit of Mount Saint Regis.  Due to the terrain and trail conditions, Forest Rangers called for assistance from the New York State Police (NYSP) Avia…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Fugitive Caught: Wanted NY Man Apprehended At Highway Rest Area In CT Fugitive Caught: Wanted NY Man Apprehended At Highway Rest Area In CT
Fugitive Caught: Wanted NY Man Apprehended At Highway Rest Area In CT A man wanted in New York State was apprehended by authorities at a rest area on a Connecticut highway. Just before 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20, Connecticut State Police troopers in Middlesex County responded to the I-91 northbound rest area in Middletown after receiving information that the subject of an active extraditable arrest warrant in the State of New York may be in the area, in possession of a tan Buick LeSabre displaying a New York registration.  Troopers were advised that the owner of the Buick had reported the vehicle stolen in the State of New York. Upon arrival, tro…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Police Search For Missing 20-Year-Old NY Woman Police Search For Missing 20-Year-Old NY Woman
Police Search For Missing 20-Year-Old NY Woman Police asked the public for help locating a 20-year-old New York woman who was reported missing. Ariel Jewtraw left her residence, located in the Franklin County hamlet of North Bangor, on foot in an unknown direction at about 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, New York State Police reported. North Bangor is located about 55 miles from Plattsburgh. Troopers responded to the residence on Fay Road at about 6:40 p.m. on Monday after receiving the report that Jewtraw was missing, police said. State Police said she is described as being about 5-foot-3 and 105 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes, an…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In 7 NY Counties; Here's Rundown COVID-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In 7 NY Counties; Here's Rundown
Covid-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In 7 NY Counties; Here's Rundown The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending indoor mask-wearing in seven New York counties in its latest COVID-19 data tracker report. The CDC displays counties in orange, yellow, or green on a color-coded map shown in the image above to guide local residents and authorities: Counties shown in orange are where the CDC advises wearing masks indoors.  Counties shown in yellow are places in which those at high risk for severe disease should be cautious. In green counties, indoor masking is not necessary. As of Thursday, Oct. 27, these New York counties were in th…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In 10 NY Counties; Here's Rundown COVID-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In 10 NY Counties; Here's Rundown
Covid-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In 10 NY Counties; Here's Rundown The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now recommending mask-wearing in 10 New York counties amid an uptick in COVID-19 cases. The CDC displays counties in orange, yellow, or green on a color-coded map shown in the image above to guide local residents and authorities: Counties shown in orange are where the CDC advises wearing masks indoors.  Counties shown in yellow are places in which those at high risk for severe disease should be cautious. In green counties, indoor masking is not necessary. As of Thursday, Oct. 20, these New York counties were in the “orange” zone:…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Magnitude 2.5 Earthquake Reported In Upstate NY Magnitude 2.5 Earthquake Reported In Upstate NY
Magnitude 2.5 Earthquake Reported In Upstate NY A 2.5 magnitude earthquake was reported in upstate New York during the early morning hours. The quake, centered in Saint Regis Falls in Franklin County, close to the Canadian border, hit about 12:50 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27. Experts with the US Geological Survey said shaking was felt as far as 31 miles away, but no damage was reported from the quake that was considered "shallow." On the department's Did You Feel It page, only one person had responded.  More information on the earthquake is available on the USGS event page.

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: CDC Now Recommends NYers Wear Masks In These 37 Counties COVID-19: CDC Now Recommends NYers Wear Masks In These 37 Counties
Covid-19: CDC Now Recommends NYers Wear Masks In These 37 Counties Health officials have provided an update on the New York counties where they recommend people wear face masks due to the level of COVID-19 in the community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends people wear masks in indoor public spaces, regardless of vaccination status, in counties with a high level of COVID-19 in the community. To determine the level of COVID-19 in a county, the CDC looks at a combination of three metrics: new COVID-19 hospital admissions per 100,000 population over a seven-day period, the percent of staffed inpatient beds that are occupied by CO…

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by Nicole Valinote
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New York State Police Search For Missing 17-Year-Old New York State Police Search For Missing 17-Year-Old
New York State Police Search For Missing 17-Year-Old Police have asked the public for help locating a missing teenager from New York who was last seen more than a week ago. Brandon King was last seen leaving his Franklin County residence in the town of Malone at about 7 a.m. on Friday, April 15, New York State Police reported on Tuesday, April 26. Malone is located about 35 miles from Potsdam. King is described as being 5-foot-10 and about 160 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair, state police said.  Police said Brandon was last seen wearing black clothing. State police asked anyone with information about Brandon's whereabouts to ca…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate On Rise; Latest County Breakdown COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate On Rise; Latest County Breakdown
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate On Rise; Latest County Breakdown The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley is back on the rise after seeing a slight dip as the region continues contending with the now-dominant Delta variant of the virus.  After falling to 3.65 percent, the seven-day average COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley rose to 3.70 percent of those tested on Monday, Aug. 30, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health. Twenty-two New Yorkers died of virus-related deaths, according to the latest update from the state, including one in Dutchess County. Other deaths were reported in Queens (five),…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Westchester, Suffolk Can Resume Elective Surgeries; Horse Racing Tracks To Reopen COVID-19: Westchester, Suffolk Can Resume Elective Surgeries; Horse Racing Tracks To Reopen
Covid-19: Westchester, Suffolk Can Resume Elective Surgeries; Horse Racing Tracks To Reopen Horse racing tracks across New York State and Watkins Glen International Racetrack will be allowed to open without fans amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Those openings will be effective as of Monday, June 1. The state will issue guidance on how they can open safely reopen in the coming week. Gov. Andrew Cuomo also announced at his news briefing on Saturday, May 16 that two more counties -- Westchester and Suffolk -- are now eligible to resume elective surgeries and ambulatory care.  Cuomo previously announced that the state will allow elective outpatient treatments…

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COVID-19: Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York COVID-19: Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York
Covid-19: Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York The following are the latest number of total novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases followed by new cases for counties in New York as of Sunday, April 26. The state health department reported 5,902 additional cases of novel coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 288,045 confirmed cases in New York State.  A total of 367 new COVID-19 deaths were also confirmed, bringing the state's total number of fatalities from the virus to 16,966. Related story - COVID-19: NY Businesses Need To Design 'New Normal' To Re-Open, Cuomo Says Albany 948 cases 49 new cases Allegany 35 0 …

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COVID-19: New Rundown Of Total, New Cases In Westchester County COVID-19: New Rundown Of Total, New Cases In Westchester County
Covid-19: New Rundown Of Total, New Cases In Westchester County The following are the latest number of total novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases followed by new cases for counties in New York as of early Saturday evening, April 11. Albany 446 total cases, 20 Allegany 26, 0 Broome 117, 5 Cattaraugus 19, 1 Cayuga 28, 1 Chautauqua 21, 1 Chemung 60, 1 Chenango 61, 1 Clinton 43, 0 Columbia 77, 3 Cortland 17, 0 Delaware 39, 0 Dutchess 1,744, 146 Erie 1,472, 63 Essex 12, 2 Franklin 11, 0 Fulton 21, 3 Genesee 67, 2 Greene 37, 3 Hami…

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COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester
Covid-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester There were newly confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in 54 New York Counties as the statewide total rose to 170,512. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that there have been 10,575 new cases of the virus, and 777 new deaths, bringing the statewide death toll to 7,844 since the outbreak began. There were approximately 400 more hospitalizations overnight for COVID-19, but for the first time since the outbreak, the number of ICU patients dropped as hospitals continue treating and discharging patients. Cuomo has said that he’s “cautiously optimistic,” as he continues seeing the three…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester
Covid-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester There have been newly confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in 55 New York counties as the statewide total climbed to 159,937. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced at his daily COVID-19 press briefing on Thursday, April 9 that there have been 10,621 new cases of the virus, which resulted in 7,067 deaths. Approximately 18,000 New Yorkers are still hospitalized with COVID-19. Though the number of cases continues to rise, and the death toll has risen to new highs, Cuomo said that social distancing has been working to help “flatten the curve,” and people being hospitalized for the virus…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester
Covid-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester New cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported in 52 counties in New York as the statewide total reached 149,316 since the outbreak began. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that there have been 10,453 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide, as New York continues to be at the forefront of the outbreak. “What we’re doing and what we’ve been doing is working and making a difference," Cuomo said. "The curve is slowly flattening by what we’re doing. “The curve is now below projected peaks, but we have to keep this behavior going. We cannot get complacent." Cuomo ordered all…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of NY New, Total Cases By County COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of NY New, Total Cases By County
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of NY New, Total Cases By County The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to plague New Yorkers, with new cases reported in 45 counties statewide, officials reported. There were 731 new COVID-19-related deaths overnight, though the number of cases may be plateauing, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said during his daily briefing on Tuesday, April 7. There were 8,174 new confirmed cases as the statewide total climbed to 138,863. "It's going to come down to how good we are with testing. ... But you have to have that testing and you have to have that testing on a scale," Cuomo said. "You have 19 million people in th…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman Who Aided Killers' Escape Released From Bedford Hills Correctional Facility On Parole Woman Who Aided Killers' Escape Released From Bedford Hills Correctional Facility On Parole
Woman Who Aided Killers' Escape Released From Bedford Hills Correctional Facility On Parole A prison seamstress who became famous after helping two killers escape by smuggling in hacksaw blades and drill bits has been released from a prison in Westchester on parole. Joyce Mitchell, 55, also known as "Tillie," was released from the Bedford Hill Correctional Facility on Thursday, Feb. 6, state corrections officials said. "On Feb. 6, 2020, Mrs. Joyce Mitchell was conditionally released from Bedford Hills Correctional Facility to Community Supervision," the department said in a statement. "Mrs. Mitchell will be supervised in Franklin County. Per her sentence, the supervision will be …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Moving Sex Offenders Into Group Homes With Disabled 'Unacceptable,' GOP Candidate Molinaro Says Moving Sex Offenders Into Group Homes With Disabled 'Unacceptable,' GOP Candidate Molinaro Says
Moving Sex Offenders Into Group Homes With Disabled 'Unacceptable,' GOP Candidate Molinaro Says Click here for Daily Voice's earlier report: NY Illegally Moving Sex Offenders Into Group Homes With Disabled, Report Says Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, the Republican candidate for governor, is calling on state officials to stop housing registered sex offenders in group homes with developmentally disabled individuals. Reports released this week found that as many as 25 sexual offenders have been moved within group homes and facilities run by the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), mostly connected to the Jonathan Carey Foundation. During a …

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by Zak Failla
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NY Illegally Moving Sex Offenders Into Group Homes With Disabled, Report Says NY Illegally Moving Sex Offenders Into Group Homes With Disabled, Report Says
NY Illegally Moving Sex Offenders Into Group Homes With Disabled, Report Says Registered sex offenders with some of the state’s worst designations are being illegally moved into group homes with developmentally disabled individuals, according to a report by upstate radio station WENY. The report states that as many as 25 sexual offenders have been moved within group homes and facilities by the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). The report notes that those figures come following an investigation of “only a few counties,” and have been connected to the Jonathan Carey Foundation.  According to the report, “the few counties research…

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by Zak Failla