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NJ Company Spent $25M On Every Possible Combo To Win $95M TX Lottery: Reports NJ Company Spent $25M On Every Possible Combo To Win $95M TX Lottery: Reports
NJ Company Spent $25M On Every Possible Combo To Win $95M TX Lottery: Reports Did a company based out of New Jersey rig the Texas lottery?  Texas officials are investigating after a company called Rook TX, based in Scotch Plains (Union County) claimed a $95 million jackpot in April 2023 by spending $25 million to buy nearly every possible number combination, the New York Times reported. Rook TX worked with four retailers in Texas to order a significant amount of lottery terminals to achieve every possible number combination, Ryan Mindell, the executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission told the Times. In the three days before the drawing, people went to …

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Missing Woman Found Dead In Suitcase Along Saw Mill River Parkway In Westchester: Reports Missing Woman Found Dead In Suitcase Along Saw Mill River Parkway In Westchester: Reports
Missing Woman Found Dead In Suitcase Along Saw Mill River Parkway In Westchester: Reports Authorities are investigating after a woman reported missing was found dead in a suitcase along the Saw Mill River Parkway in Westchester, according to reports.  The body was found on Thursday, March 6, shortly before 10 a.m., when police found an unresponsive woman along the parkway in Yonkers, according to the New York City Police Department.  EMS crews declared the woman dead, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is now determining her cause of death, the NYPD said, adding that she had gone missing from 2200 Morris Ave. in the Bronx.  Although police have not…

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by Ben Crnic
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Toddler's Disappearance Leads To Arrest Of Mother, Boyfriend In Westchester: DA Toddler's Disappearance Leads To Arrest Of Mother, Boyfriend In Westchester: DA
Toddler's Disappearance Leads To Arrest Of Mother, Boyfriend In Westchester: DA A 3-year-old child missing for nearly a month has been found safe following a multi-jurisdictional investigation in four counties and two states that led to two arrests, officials announced.  The child and his mother vanished in early February from a temporary housing facility in Westchester County, the Westchester County DA's Office said on Tuesday, March 4.  Investigators from the DA’s Office immediately launched an extensive search effort, working around the clock to track the child’s whereabouts.  Authorities eventually traced the child to his maternal grandmother’s home…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Victims Shot In Face, Chest After Argument In Westchester: Suspect At Large Victims Shot In Face, Chest After Argument In Westchester: Suspect At Large
Victims Shot In Face, Chest After Argument In Westchester: Suspect At Large A verbal dispute on a Westchester street escalated into gunfire Tuesday afternoon, March 4, leaving two men wounded, police said. The shooting happened around 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of Walnut and Elm Streets in Yonkers, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink. Authorities say a single suspect fired one shot at each of the two victims before fleeing on foot. One man was shot in the face and is in stable condition, while the other was shot in the torso and was initially in critical condition but has since been stabilized.  Yonkers detectives are currently review…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Cause Of Death Revealed For 3 Massachusetts Women Found Dead In Belize Resort Cause Of Death Revealed For 3 Massachusetts Women Found Dead In Belize Resort
Cause Of Death Revealed For 3 Massachusetts Women Found Dead In Belize Resort Authorities in Belize have determined the cause of death for three Massachusetts women who were found dead inside a luxury hotel earlier this month. An autopsy revealed blood in the women's lungs, CBS Boston reported. Police are still investigating what led up to their deaths. The next step is a toxicology report and testing of tissue samples, which could take up to a month for results. Wafae El Arar, Imane Mallah, and Kaoutar Naqqad — all from Revere and in their mid-20s — had flown to what was supposed to be a vacation paradise to celebrate Wafae’s 26th birthday but were found dead on Sat…

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by Josh Lanier
Obituaries
Community Rallies For 3 Young Mass Women Found Dead In Belize; Families Question Official Story Community Rallies For 3 Young Mass Women Found Dead In Belize; Families Question Official Story
Community Rallies For 3 Young Mass Women Found Dead In Belize; Families Question Official Story Hundreds of people turned out for a memorial service for three Massachusetts women who were found dead in a beachfront resort over the weekend in the Central American nation of Belize. The women — Wafae El Arar, Imane Mallah, and Kaoutar Naqqad — are all from Revere, in their mid-20s, and of Moroccan descent. They had flown to what was supposed to be a vacation paradise to celebrate Wafae’s 26th birthday but were found dead on Saturday, Feb. 22, according to Boston 25. As news spread of their deaths, Revere, the Moroccan community, and strangers from around the globe offered words of sympat…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Seized From Apartment In Hudson Valley, 4 Nabbed: Police Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Seized From Apartment In Hudson Valley, 4 Nabbed: Police
Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Seized From Apartment In Hudson Valley, 4 Nabbed: Police A months-long drug investigation led to a raid at a Dutchess County apartment, where authorities seized suspected fentanyl, crack cocaine, and drug paraphernalia, police announced. A search warrant was executed on Friday, Feb. 21 at 26 Pershing Ave., Apartment No. 2 in Poughkeepsie by the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department following community complaints about drug activity and other quality-of-life concerns, authorities said. The search led to the seizure of:  Suspected fentanyl and crack cocaine; Packaging materials and scales; Drug paraphernalia; An unspecified amount of c…

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by Ben Crnic
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Body Found In Water Along Sprain Brook Parkway In Westchester Body Found In Water Along Sprain Brook Parkway In Westchester
Body Found In Water Along Sprain Brook Parkway In Westchester Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered in a waterway next to the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester. The body was spotted on Wednesday, Feb. 19 in the Grassy Sprain Brook in Yonkers near the Kimball Avenue overpass alongside the Sprain Brook Parkway, Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink said on Thursday, Feb. 20.  Upon arrival, officers found the deceased adult man in the water. As of Thursday, the man's identity and cause of death have not been determined.  The investigation is ongoing. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Hospitalized After Late-Night Shooting In Hudson Valley: Suspect At Large Man Hospitalized After Late-Night Shooting In Hudson Valley: Suspect At Large
Man Hospitalized After Late-Night Shooting In Hudson Valley: Suspect At Large Police are investigating after a 30-year-old man was shot in the leg late Monday night, Feb. 17 in Dutchess County, authorities said. The incident happened at around 10:45 p.m., when a shooting was reported near Smith Street and DuBois Avenue in the City of Poughkeepsie, the city's police department said on Wednesday, Feb. 19.  Multiple patrol units and detectives responded to the scene, where they found a 30-year-old male victim suffering from a single gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment and is expected to recover, officials said. Po…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Two 16-Year-Olds Stabbed Dead In Yonkers, 17-Year-Old In Custody: Police Two 16-Year-Olds Stabbed Dead In Yonkers, 17-Year-Old In Custody: Police
Two 16-Year-Olds Stabbed Dead In Yonkers, 17-Year-Old In Custody: Police A Yonkers teenager has been charged with murder after a double stabbing left two 16-year-old boys dead, police said. Officers responded to a report of a dispute at 136 Lake Avenue around 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, according to the Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink. When they arrived, officers found the two victims outside the location with stab wounds. The victims were immediately taken to area hospitals, where both succumbed to their injuries shortly after arrival, officials said. Detectives from the Major Case Squad, Digital Forensics Unit, and Crime Scene Unit quickly launched an invest…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
15-Year-Old HS Student Found Dead At Westchester Intersection (UPDATE) 15-Year-Old HS Student Found Dead At Westchester Intersection (UPDATE)
15-Year-Old HS Student Found Dead At Westchester Intersection (Update) This story has been updated.  A 15-year-old boy was found unresponsive at an intersection in Westchester County, prompting a police investigation. New, updated report - 2 Charged In Jonson Temaj's Death In New Rochelle: Police The incident happened early Thursday, Feb. 6, around 6:15 a.m., when New Rochelle Police responded to the area of Charles Street and Washington Avenue for a report of an unresponsive person, New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne said. Upon arrival, officers found an unresponsive 15-year-old boy. They attempted to render aid before he was transported…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Killed Couple, Dog Before Setting Hudson Valley Fire, Police Say: Victims' IDs Released Man Killed Couple, Dog Before Setting Hudson Valley Fire, Police Say: Victims' IDs Released
Man Killed Couple, Dog Before Setting Hudson Valley Fire, Police Say: Victims' IDs Released Authorities have identified the victims of a deadly Dutchess County house fire and filed upgraded charges against the man accused of setting the blaze, police said.  Paul and Jo-Ann Hait, ages 63 and 65, were killed in the fire that tore through their home at 78 Marlorville Rd. in Wappinger on Sunday, Jan. 26, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday, Jan. 31.  Following further investigation, officials now allege that Robert J. Buda, age 34, murdered the couple and their dog before setting their home on fire. The victims were known to Buda, but authorities have no…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Triple Fatal Fire: Mother, Daughter Among Victims In Fast-Moving Blaze At NY Home Triple Fatal Fire: Mother, Daughter Among Victims In Fast-Moving Blaze At NY Home
Triple Fatal Fire: Mother, Daughter Among Victims In Fast-Moving Blaze At NY Home Authorities identified three family members who were killed in a fast-moving house fire that left two others hospitalized in Upstate New York. Colonie Police identified the victims as: Lynne Lyons, 72 Kateleyn Ryan, 33, daughter of Lynne Timothy Ryan, 42, husband to Katelyn Emergency crews in Colonie responded to a residential fire on Locust Park shortly before 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, as Daily Voice reported. Firefighters and police arrived to find the home fully engulfed in flames and multiple residents trapped inside, Colonie Police said. Despite the efforts of first responders, three p…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Double-Fatal House Fire In Hudson Valley, Alleged Arsonist Caught (UPDATE) Double-Fatal House Fire In Hudson Valley, Alleged Arsonist Caught (UPDATE)
Double-Fatal House Fire In Hudson Valley, Alleged Arsonist Caught (Update) A 34-year-old man in connection with a deadly house fire in Dutchess County that claimed the lives of two individuals. New, updated report - Man Killed Couple, Dog Before Setting Wappinger Fire, Police Say: Victims' IDs Released The fire broke out on Sunday, Jan. 26, around 6:30 p.m. at 78 Marlorville Rd. in the town of Wappinger. According to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, emergency responders extinguished the blaze and discovered two deceased victims inside the home.  Following an investigation, Robert J. Buda, of Wappinger, was taken into custody and charged with s…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Heavy Smoke Fills Yonkers Building As Firefighters Battle Blaze: FD (PHOTOS) Heavy Smoke Fills Yonkers Building As Firefighters Battle Blaze: FD (PHOTOS)
Heavy Smoke Fills Yonkers Building As Firefighters Battle Blaze: FD (Photos) Thick smoke poured out of a Yonkers building Sunday morning, Jan. 12, sending firefighters racing to contain the flames, according to the city’s fire department. The fire broke out at 575 Shoreview Drive and was reported around 10:30 a.m., Yonkers Fire Department officials said. Engine 314 arrived to find heavy smoke pouring from the structure. Firefighters worked swiftly to extinguish the blaze and conducted overhaul operations to prevent it from reigniting, according to fire officials. No injuries were immediately reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Further detai…

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by Jillian Pikora
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$400K In Fraudulent Transactions Found On Account Belonging To City In Westchester: Officials $400K In Fraudulent Transactions Found On Account Belonging To City In Westchester: Officials
$400K In Fraudulent Transactions Found On Account Belonging To City In Westchester: Officials Officials in Mount Vernon are working to recover $400,000 in unauthorized transactions after detecting fraudulent activity on a city account.  The City Comptroller's Office reported the unusual activity after receiving electronic notifications of suspicious transactions and fraudulent calls attempting to impersonate individuals related to the account, according to a statement released by the city on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Immediate action was taken to address the issue, and an investigation confirmed the fraudulent activity, officials said. The city soon notified the bank and was able to sto…

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by Ben Crnic
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2 Found Dead In JetBlue Landing Gear After Flight From JFK 2 Found Dead In JetBlue Landing Gear After Flight From JFK
2 Found Dead In JetBlue Landing Gear After Flight From JFK Two unidentified bodies were found in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue plane after it landed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport late Monday night, Jan. 6.  The airline confirmed the news in a statement released on Tuesday morning, Jan. 7, noting that the bodies were discovered during a routine post-flight maintenance inspection. "At this time, the identities of the individuals and the circumstances surrounding how they accessed the aircraft remain under investigation," JetBlue said. “This is a heartbreaking situation, and we are committed to working c…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Westchester Teen Raped In Pennsylvania: State Police Investigating Westchester Teen Raped In Pennsylvania: State Police Investigating
Westchester Teen Raped In Pennsylvania: State Police Investigating A 16-year-old girl from New Rochelle, New York, was raped in Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, according to a Pennsylvania State Police release on Monday, Jan. 6. The assault took place between Jan. 1 and Nov. 4, 2024, along Academy Drive in Mercersburg Borough, state police said. The Chambersburg Crime Unit launched an investigation after receiving a CY-104 referral involving the teen victim and an unnamed suspect, police said. No further details, including the identity of the suspect or the circumstances of the assault, have been released as the investigation is ongoing, police…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Deadly Cybertruck Explosion At Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Investigated As Possible Terror Act Deadly Cybertruck Explosion At Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Investigated As Possible Terror Act
Deadly Cybertruck Explosion At Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Investigated As Possible Terror Act Authorities are investigating a deadly explosion involving a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. The explosion claimed the life of one individual and left seven others injured, prompting a joint inquiry by local law enforcement and the FBI. The incident is being investigated as a possible terrorist act, ABC News and CNN are reporting. The incident occurred around 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, near the hotel’s valet area.  Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion followed by a fire that engulfed the vehicle. First responders quickly arrived…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
New Findings Clear Man In Decades-Old Westchester Murders, Point To Other Involvement: DA New Findings Clear Man In Decades-Old Westchester Murders, Point To Other Involvement: DA
New Findings Clear Man In Decades-Old Westchester Murders, Point To Other Involvement: DA A groundbreaking investigation has identified two new suspects in a 1996 double homicide in Westchester, clearing a man previously charged in the case, officials said. In an announcement on Monday, Dec. 30, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office said that its Conviction Review Unit identified two new suspects in the November 1996 double homicide of 79-year-old Archie Harris and 35-year-old Betty Ramcharan at Harris’s Eastchester home.  Harris, a millionaire, and Ramcharan, his home health aide, were both killed at Harris's mansion.  Follow…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
MURDER-SUICIDE: IDs Of Three Dead Released In Post-Christmas Sullivan County Shooting MURDER-SUICIDE: IDs Of Three Dead Released In Post-Christmas Sullivan County Shooting
Murder-suicide: IDs Of Three Dead Released In Post-Christmas Sullivan County Shooting Police have released additional details in a triple murder-suicide in Sullivan County, NY the day after Christmas. Law enforcement was dispatched to a shooting incident at 10 Sunset Point Yankee Lake in Mamakating at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, NY State Police said. Troopers arrived to find 65-year-old Thomas K. Fusco, of Wurtsboro, dead inside the residence from a gunshot wound, NYSP said. The investigation, conducted by State Police with assistance from the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office and District Attorney’s Office, led to a search warrant being executed at …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Human Remains Found By Couple Walking On Fire Island, Police Say Human Remains Found By Couple Walking On Fire Island, Police Say
Human Remains Found By Couple Walking On Fire Island, Police Say A man and woman walking along a beach on Fire Island stumbled upon human remains Monday, Dec. 23, police announced. The couple was along the beach around 4:55 p.m. when they found what appeared to be a human jawbone on Smith Point County Park Beach in Shirley, Suffolk County police said. They promptly brought the remains to a park attendant working at the site, police said. The Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s office later confirmed that the remains are human. The jawbone has been transported for further examination to determine the individual’s identity. Authorities are now investig…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
NY Baby Formula Suppliers Accused Of Price Gouging Agree To $675K Settlement NY Baby Formula Suppliers Accused Of Price Gouging Agree To $675K Settlement
NY Baby Formula Suppliers Accused Of Price Gouging Agree To $675K Settlement Thousands of cans of baby formula are being distributed to families in need across New York after a settlement was reached with two companies accused of illegal price gouging. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Monday, Dec. 18, that her office had secured $675,000 worth of baby formula from Marine Park Distribution Inc. and its affiliate, Formula Depot Inc., following an investigation into price gouging during the nationwide formula shortage in 2022. The companies allegedly raised formula prices by more than 60 percent in some cases, with costs doubling for certain product…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Wrong-Way Crash: 6 Injured On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester Wrong-Way Crash: 6 Injured On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester
Wrong-Way Crash: 6 Injured On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester A serious crash caused by a wrong-way driver on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester left one person with life-threatening injuries, police said. New, updated report - Wrong Way Crash: Parents, Children Injured On Parkway In Rye Brook, Driver Critical (Update) The collision happened around 12:10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 16, in the northbound lanes near Lincoln Avenue in Rye Brook, according to the Westchester County Police. Authorities said the wrong-way driver was critically injured and taken to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. Five occupants of the other vehicle involved w…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man's Body Found At Park In Westchester, Police Investigating: (DEVELOPING) Man's Body Found At Park In Westchester, Police Investigating: (DEVELOPING)
Man's Body Found At Park In Westchester, Police Investigating: (Developing) Authorities are investigating after a man's body was found in a public park in Westchester. New, updated report - ID, Cause Of Death Released Of Man Found In New Rochelle Park (Update) The body was discovered on Thursday, Dec. 12 at D’Onofrio Park in New Rochelle, according to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne.  The victim is an older man whose name has not yet been released. No foul play is suspected at the moment, Coyne said, adding that this could change as the investigation progresses. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.&nb…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Student Pictured With Suspected Firearm Sparks Investigation In Putnam Valley Student Pictured With Suspected Firearm Sparks Investigation In Putnam Valley
Student Pictured With Suspected Firearm Sparks Investigation In Putnam Valley Authorities are investigating a report involving a Hudson Valley student allegedly photographed with what appeared to be a firearm on school grounds, police announced. The investigation began in Putnam County late Tuesday, Dec. 10, when the concerning image was reported to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office School Resource Officer by the Putnam Valley School District, the Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The student was identified and interviewed at their residence. They did not attend Putnam Valley High School on Wednesday, authorities and school officials said. In a…

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by Ben Crnic
News
New Update - CEO Murder: ID Released For 26-Year-Old Being Held In PA In Connection To Case New Update - CEO Murder: ID Released For 26-Year-Old Being Held In PA In Connection To Case
New Update - CEO Murder: ID Released For 26-Year-Old Being Held In PA In Connection To Case The identity has been released of a 26-year-old being held in Pennsylvania in connection with the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. Click here for the latest update - Ivy Leaguer From Prominent Family Officially Charged With CEO's Murder, Faces Extradition To NY The man was located in Altoona, about 280 miles away from Manhattan and about 100 miles east of Pittsburgh, after a Greyhound bus he was traveling on stopped at a McDonald's, authorities said. The man has been ID'd as Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the NYPD announced. Mangione is from Towson, M…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Mystery In The Skies: FBI Probing Unexplained Drone Sightings In New Jersey (VIDEO) Mystery In The Skies: FBI Probing Unexplained Drone Sightings In New Jersey (VIDEO)
Mystery In The Skies: FBI Probing Unexplained Drone Sightings In New Jersey (Video) The skies over New Jersey remain a puzzling hotspot for drone sightings as reports continue nearly two weeks after they first emerged, with residents growing increasingly uneasy (scroll for video). On Wednesday, Dec. 4, Warren County officials confirmed they are working with the FBI-Newark, New Jersey State Police, and the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness to monitor, assess, and investigate the unusual activity. This follows a similar announcement from Morris and Somerset counties, where prosecutors, sheriffs, and emergency management offices are coordinating efforts …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Human Remains, Car Found In Pond Linked To Westchester Couple Missing For Over 40 Years Human Remains, Car Found In Pond Linked To Westchester Couple Missing For Over 40 Years
Human Remains, Car Found In Pond Linked To Westchester Couple Missing For Over 40 Years A vehicle containing a human bone found submerged in an out-of-state pond may be the clue needed to figure out what happened to a Westchester County couple missing for over four decades. In an announcement on Saturday, Nov. 23, the Glynn County Police Department in Georgia revealed that a submerged Lincoln Continental had been found on Friday, Nov. 22 in a pond between the Royal Inn Hotel and Interstate 95 on New Jesup Highway in the town of Brunswick.  According to the department, the Continental is similar to the description of a vehicle believed to have been driven by Scarsdale…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Trooper Suspended, Stripped Of Gun After 'Inconsistencies' In Account Of NY Shooting Trooper Suspended, Stripped Of Gun After 'Inconsistencies' In Account Of NY Shooting
Trooper Suspended, Stripped Of Gun After 'Inconsistencies' In Account Of NY Shooting A New York State Police trooper who claimed he was shot on a roadway in the region has been sidelined amid doubts about his story. On Long Island, trooper Thomas Mascia, age 27, was suspended without pay and stripped of his agency-issued service weapon, an NYSP spokesperson told Daily Voice. The agency is investigating whether Mascia, of West Hempstead, shot himself in the leg, NBC New York reports. It comes after state police confirmed it was conducting a joint investigation with the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office into what DA Anne Donnelly described as “certain inconsisten…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Bomb Threat To DEC Office In Hudson Valley Under Investigation Bomb Threat To DEC Office In Hudson Valley Under Investigation
Bomb Threat To DEC Office In Hudson Valley Under Investigation State Police are investigating after a bomb threat was emailed to a government office. in the region. The incident occurred in Ulster County on Monday, Nov. 4, at the State Department of Environmental Conservation, targeting the DEC Region 3 office in New Paltz. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, troopers searched the building and did not find any explosive devices.  The investigation into the threat is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Troop F Headquarters at 845-344-5300.

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by Kathy Reakes