Arson Attempt: Building Super Convicted Of Trying To Light NY Apartments On Fire Arson Attempt: Building Super Convicted Of Trying To Light NY Apartments On Fire
Arson Attempt: Building Super Convicted Of Trying To Light NY Apartments On Fire A jury has convicted a man of attempting to set fire to an occupied apartment building in Dutchess County, a case prosecutors said could have ended in tragedy.  Lorgio Hernandez-Quevedo, 69, was found guilty of attempted second-degree arson, a violent felony, following a four-day trial and less than two hours of jury deliberations, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announced on Monday, June 8.   The conviction stems from an incident on April 18, 2025, at an apartment building located at 2 Rose St. in the City of Poughkeepsie.  As previously reported by Da…
Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How
Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How Chipotle is kicking off the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a special deal for soccer fans. Customers can get a free meal by wearing a soccer jersey in restaurants, Chipotle announced in a news release on Monday, June 8. Anyone in a jersey can buy one entrée and get another for free after 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, when the first World Cup game is scheduled to begin. The offer is valid at participating Chipotle restaurants in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. "Every four years, this tournament creates an unmatched sense of excitement, pride, and community among fans around the w…
Wrong Escalade: Actor, Wife Surrounded By Police At GWB Wrong Escalade: Actor, Wife Surrounded By Police At GWB
Wrong Escalade: Actor, Wife Surrounded By Police At GWB Actor Sean Ringgold's trip across the George Washington Bridge took an unexpected turn when Fort Lee police boxed in his Cadillac Escalade during a search for stabbing suspects, according to a video he shared on Instagram. The footage shared Monday, June 8, shows multiple patrol vehicles surrounding Ringgold and his wife, PIX11 journalist Nicole Johnson, near the foot of the bridge. "I was telling her the only description we had was a dark colored Escalade and it's hard without a plate," an officer explained. "It's ok, it's ok!" Ringgold replied. The officer then told the couple that inve…
Cement Truck Catches Fire On I-684 Overpass Near Westchester County Airport (DEVELOPING) Cement Truck Catches Fire On I-684 Overpass Near Westchester County Airport (DEVELOPING)
Cement Truck Catches Fire On I-684 Overpass Near Westchester County Airport (Developing) A cement truck caught fire on an overpass over Interstate 684 in Westchester County during the Tuesday morning, June 9, commute.  The incident was reported at around 8:03 a.m. on Tuesday on the Route 135 overpass over I-684 at Exit 2 for NY Route 120 and Westchester County Airport in North Castle, according to 511NY traffic reports.  New York State Police said a 2018 Mack cement truck was traveling on the northbound Exit 2 ramp and caught fire when a rear tire ignited.  The rear of the truck became engulfed in flames. No injuries were reported, police added.  The north…
AI Is Entering Many Americans' Romantic Lives, New Research Reveals AI Is Entering Many Americans' Romantic Lives, New Research Reveals
AI Is Entering Many Americans' Romantic Lives, New Research Reveals AI is no longer staying neatly inside the workday. A new survey from Vantage Point Counseling found that 53.95 percent of US adults surveyed said they have some kind of relationship with an AI system. The same study found that 28.16 percent reported having had at least one intimate or romantic relationship with AI. The survey included 1,012 adults living in the United States. Vantage Point Counseling said the responses were census-balanced through SurveyMonkey Audience and carried a margin of error of 3.08 percent at a 95 percent confidence level. ChatGPT was the top AI platform adults re…
Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book
Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book If you are convinced artificial intelligence is coming for your job or your business and there is nothing you can do about it then this book is not for you. But if you are still building, still leading, still running a business, or still trying to do your best work, Ted Yang believes there is a very different way to look at this moment. Yang, an MIT-trained entrepreneur, member of the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education, and founder of multiple companies including the parent company of Daily Voice, has written a new book called Ageless Peak Performance: The Playbook for AI-Powe…
Troubling Shift In How Long Americans Are Living Revealed In New Research Troubling Shift In How Long Americans Are Living Revealed In New Research
Troubling Shift In How Long Americans Are Living Revealed In New Research The old promise that each generation would live longer than the one before it is showing serious cracks. Americans born after 1970 are dying at higher rates from major causes than earlier generations did at the same ages, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. StudyFinds reported Wednesday, June 3, that researchers tracked 45 years of US mortality data and found worsening patterns tied to heart disease, cancer, and external causes such as drug overdoses, suicides, homicides, and traffic crashes. The study analyzed mortality changes from 1979 …
Strong Storm Rounds Will Follow Heat, Humidity: Here's Timing Strong Storm Rounds Will Follow Heat, Humidity: Here's Timing
Strong Storm Rounds Will Follow Heat, Humidity: Here's Timing A quiet start to the week will not hold for long. The National Weather Service says Tuesday, June 9, will be mostly dry across much of the Northeast, with seasonable temperatures before a more unsettled pattern arrives at midweek. The shift will affect New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12, as heat and humidity build ahead of an approaching cold front, according to the National Weather Service. AccuWeather says a surge of hot, moist air wi…
Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release
Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release Wendy's is adding some Minions mayhem to its menu. The fast-food chain's newest lineup is inspired by the yellow creatures from the "Despicable Me" movie franchise. The limited-time promotion celebrates the release of Illumination's "Minions & Monsters," which hits theaters on Wednesday, July 1. The Minions & Monsters Meal will be available on Monday, June 15, while a kids' meal version has launched nationwide. "The best partnerships start with an understanding of what our fans are passionate about," said chief marketing officer Lindsay Radkoski. "By bringing togethe…
New Map Reveals States Americans Are Moving To, Leaving New Map Reveals States Americans Are Moving To, Leaving
New Map Reveals States Americans Are Moving To, Leaving A new map is putting America’s moving patterns in sharp focus. The Tax Foundation analyzed newly released IRS migration data showing where taxpayers moved between 2022 and 2023, using returns filed in calendar years 2022 and 2023. The data shows continued movement toward the South and Sun Belt, with major gains for states including Texas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Texas gained the most income tax filers from interstate migration, with 56,473, followed by Florida at 55,349, North Carolina at 39,118, South Carolina at 29,214, and Tennessee at 24,104, according t…
Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch
Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch A short but striking sky show is coming for anyone with a clear view of the horizon. A three-night celestial meetup will unfold from Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18, when a slender waxing crescent moon joins Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury in the western evening sky, according to AccuWeather. EarthSky also lists the moon, Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury as key June skywatching events, with the best view shortly after sunset. The event will not require a telescope. In fact, the full lineup is best viewed with the naked eye, as telescopes narrow the field of view too much to capture the …
Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels
Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels A medicine cabinet staple is being pulled back due to a possible contamination issue. Haleon is voluntarily recalling four lots of Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels 125 mg, 120-count and 72-count packages, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, June 4. The recall was issued because the softgels may be contaminated with a diluted propylene glycol-based coolant from a machine leak during packaging. Ingesting softgels contaminated with the diluted coolant could cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, the company said. No adverse …
Star Power: Here's Every Celebrity (Almost) At MSG For Game 3 Of NBA Finals Star Power: Here's Every Celebrity (Almost) At MSG For Game 3 Of NBA Finals
Star Power: Here's Every Celebrity (Almost) At MSG For Game 3 Of NBA Finals It was a star-studded night at Madison Square Garden on Monday, June 8, as celebrities packed celebrity row for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where the San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111 to cut New York's series lead to 2-1. Photos shared by the New York Knicks and photos shared by the celebs themselves show a lineup featuring actors, comedians, athletes, musicians and television stars. Among those spotted courtside were Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni, best known for their longtime roles as Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler on "Law & Order: SVU."  Former NB…
Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds
Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds A better night’s rest may come down to a narrower window than many people think. A sweeping study published in Nature found that the smallest biological age gaps were observed among people who reported sleeping between 6.4 and 7.8 hours per night. That works out to about 6 hours, 24 minutes to 7 hours, 48 minutes. The study analyzed sleep and health data from roughly 500,000 UK Biobank participants between ages 37 and 84. Researchers used 23 biological aging clocks derived from imaging, plasma protein, and metabolomics data to study how sleep duration aligned with aging patterns acro…
NJ Cops Review Viral Traffic Stop After Disabled Driver Alleges Racial Profiling In Video NJ Cops Review Viral Traffic Stop After Disabled Driver Alleges Racial Profiling In Video
NJ Cops Review Viral Traffic Stop After Disabled Driver Alleges Racial Profiling In Video A New Jersey police department is reviewing a traffic stop after the driver accused officers of racial profiling during an encounter that was captured on video and shared widely on social media. The video was posted June 2 by a man who goes by "ViBin Mall" on Facebook and Instagram, where in April of last year made a post saying he'd gone blind after being assaulted by another inmate while serving a three-week sentence in Ocean County Jail for contempt of court stemming from a family court matter. In the June 2 post, the driver claimed Jackson police followed him for more than three miles a…
Top Referee Blocked From US As Trump Immigration Crackdown Clouds 2026 World Cup Top Referee Blocked From US As Trump Immigration Crackdown Clouds 2026 World Cup
Top Referee Blocked From US As Trump Immigration Crackdown Clouds 2026 World Cup A referee set to make World Cup history was denied entry to the US as concerns grow about how the Trump administration's anti-immigration policies will impact the world's biggest sporting event. Omar Abdulkadir Artan was blocked from entering the US despite holding a valid visa, AFP reported on Monday, June 8. The award-winning referee was one of 170 officials picked to take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will kick off on Thursday, June 11. Artan was set to become the first Somali referee to officiate at a World Cup. He was turned away at Miami Internat…
Injured Father Receiving Wave Of Support After Son Dies In Fatal Westchester Blaze (UPDATE) Injured Father Receiving Wave Of Support After Son Dies In Fatal Westchester Blaze (UPDATE)
Injured Father Receiving Wave Of Support After Son Dies In Fatal Westchester Blaze (Update) A community has rallied around a Northern Westchester family after a devastating house fire claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy and left his father hospitalized with burn injuries.  The help has come following a devastating fire that broke out in Peekskill on Wednesday, June 4, and destroyed a home belonging to Tremel Taylor and his family.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, firefighters were dispatched to a multi-family home at 115 High St. at around 6 p.m. after receiving reports of a structure fire with a person trapped inside.  Peekskill firefighters arr…
Dead Husky Found In 2 NY Women's Vehicle Leads Officials To 2 Starving Cats Dead Husky Found In 2 NY Women's Vehicle Leads Officials To 2 Starving Cats
Dead Husky Found In 2 NY Women's Vehicle Leads Officials To 2 Starving Cats A dead dog found inside a vehicle has led to animal cruelty charges against two women in New York, authorities announced on Monday, June 8. Allison M. Fisher, 23, and Livia L.A. Boddie, 21, both of Halfmoon, were arrested following an animal complaint at a home on Tower Way in Halfmoon, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to 4 Tower Way at 10:56 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, where an investigation led to the charges, the sheriff's office said. Fisher and Boddie are accused of failing to provide proper sustenance to a husky mix and two cats, authorities said. …
5 Men Injured In Random Stabbing Spree At Penn Station: Report 5 Men Injured In Random Stabbing Spree At Penn Station: Report
5 Men Injured In Random Stabbing Spree At Penn Station: Report Five people were injured in a random stabbing attack inside Penn Station in New York City — and a suspect is in custody, according to reports.  The attack happened shortly after 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, on the NJ Transit concourse inside the Midtown Manhattan transit hub, ABC7 reported, citing FDNY officials.   One person suffered serious injuries, two people sustained moderate injuries, and two others were left with minor injuries, according to the outlet. All five victims were taken to Bellevue Hospital and are expected to survive.  Authorities said the suspect, a 51…
55 Charged In Massive HersheyPark Brawl Investigation, Including 3 Adults: Police (UPDATE) 55 Charged In Massive HersheyPark Brawl Investigation, Including 3 Adults: Police (UPDATE)
55 Charged In Massive HersheyPark Brawl Investigation, Including 3 Adults: Police (Update) A months-long investigation into a large fight involving dozens of youths at Hersheypark has resulted in charges against 55 people, police announced on Monday, June 8. The disorder erupted inside the Dauphin County amusement park on Friday, April 3, when multiple groups of youths engaged in assaultive and disruptive behavior, prompting a large response from Hersheypark Security, Derry Township Police, Pennsylvania State Police, and other local agencies. Following what police described as a lengthy and thorough investigation, authorities identified 55 individuals allegedly involved in the in…
Pets Rescued, Firefighter Hurt In Massive 3-Alarm House Fire In Hudson Valley Pets Rescued, Firefighter Hurt In Massive 3-Alarm House Fire In Hudson Valley
Pets Rescued, Firefighter Hurt In Massive 3-Alarm House Fire In Hudson Valley A three-alarm house fire in Orange County displaced residents, injured a firefighter, and prompted a large mutual aid response from across the Hudson Valley.  The blaze broke out at around 9 p.m. on Friday, June 5, at a home on Fox Hill Road in the Town of Newburgh portion of the Plattekill Fire District, according to the Plattekill Fire Department.  While responding, the first arriving crews saw a "significant column" of smoke and flames, prompting the incident to be upgraded to a second alarm.  Shortly after crews arrived, deteriorating conditions and reports that an elder…
Former Police Chief Who Protected Public For Decades In Hudson Valley Dies At 79 Former Police Chief Who Protected Public For Decades In Hudson Valley Dies At 79
Former Police Chief Who Protected Public For Decades In Hudson Valley Dies At 79 A longtime Orange County law enforcement leader who spent more than three decades serving the public has died. Charles “Charlie” Kehoe, the former chief of the Town of Newburgh Police Department, died on Saturday, June 6, at the age of 79, surrounded by family, according to his obituary. Kehoe dedicated 32 years of service to the Town of Newburgh community. He began his law enforcement career with the department in 1977 and retired in 2009 after rising through the ranks to become chief.  His obituary said the lifelong Newburgh resident graduated from Newburgh Free Academy before servi…
Wrong-Way Driver Kills 20-Year-Old In Head-On I-90 Crash Near Albany (UPDATE) Wrong-Way Driver Kills 20-Year-Old In Head-On I-90 Crash Near Albany (UPDATE)
Wrong-Way Driver Kills 20-Year-Old In Head-On I-90 Crash Near Albany (Update) A 20-year-old Schenectady man has been identified as the victim of a fatal wrong-way crash on Interstate 90 in Albany, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 8. Safwan Mohamed was killed when a vehicle traveling the wrong way on I-90 struck his vehicle head-on in the westbound lanes near Exit 5A at approximately 1:53 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, according to state police. The preliminary investigation determined the wrong-way driver was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes when the collision occurred, police said. Mohamed was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the wrong…
Critical Dashboard Warnings May Not Appear In Huge Toyota, Lexus Recall Critical Dashboard Warnings May Not Appear In Huge Toyota, Lexus Recall
Critical Dashboard Warnings May Not Appear In Huge Toyota, Lexus Recall Nearly 82,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles are being recalled because a dashboard display defect can keep critical safety warnings from appearing. Toyota issued the recall for about 81,893 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Wednesday, May 27. The recall includes Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid and Mirai vehicles, along with Lexus GX and UX Hybrid vehicles. The issue involves a 12.3-inch combination meter in the instrument panel, which may experience a startup problem that causes some areas of the display to go blank. That can keep required w…
Man Who Stabbed Brother-In-Law To Death In Westchester Apartment Is Convicted Man Who Stabbed Brother-In-Law To Death In Westchester Apartment Is Convicted
Man Who Stabbed Brother-In-Law To Death In Westchester Apartment Is Convicted A man has been convicted of murder in the fatal stabbing of his 78-year-old brother-in-law inside a Westchester County apartment building in 2024, prosecutors announced.  John Singh, 55, was found guilty on Friday, June 5, of second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter in connection with the death of Bernard Barua, 78, of Yonkers, according to Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace. The conviction stems from a stabbing that happened on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at an apartment building located at 760 Bronx River Rd. in Yonkers. As previously reported by Daily Voice at…
Bear Cub With Container Stuck On Head Rescued In Hudson Valley: 'Dangerous Situation' Bear Cub With Container Stuck On Head Rescued In Hudson Valley: 'Dangerous Situation'
Bear Cub With Container Stuck On Head Rescued In Hudson Valley: 'Dangerous Situation' A bear cub in Rockland County is back in the wild after police and a concerned resident worked together to free it from a container stuck on its head.  The rescue happened Saturday afternoon, June 6, on Brook Street in the Village of Hillburn, according to the Ramapo Police Department.  Officers responded after receiving a report of a bear cub with a container stuck on its head. Authorities said the object could have posed a serious threat to the cub's survival if it had remained trapped.  Working alongside the person who reported the incident, officers were able to safely r…
Savannah Guthrie Shares Heartfelt New Message On Mom Nancy’s Mysterious Disappearance Savannah Guthrie Shares Heartfelt New Message On Mom Nancy’s Mysterious Disappearance
Savannah Guthrie Shares Heartfelt New Message On Mom Nancy’s Mysterious Disappearance A family’s long-running heartbreak is again being shared in just a few words. Savannah Guthrie posted a new message to Instagram Stories on Sunday, June 7, as the search continues for her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84. The NBC "Today" co-anchor shared an image of a religious painting with the words, “Oh my, my soul, it cries out, soul, it cries out.” Guthrie added her own message: “bring her home,” followed by a yellow heart. The post is drawing new attention to a case that has dragged on for more than four months. Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her Tucson, Arizona, home on S…
Dangerous Bacteria Found, Prompting Major Recall Of Popular Baby Wipes Dangerous Bacteria Found, Prompting Major Recall Of Popular Baby Wipes
Dangerous Bacteria Found, Prompting Major Recall Of Popular Baby Wipes Several types of popular baby wipes are being recalled because they may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause "serious and life-threatening infections." Target is voluntarily recalling Up & Up Fragrance Free and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes, the company announced on Thursday, June 4. The wipes were sold at Target stores nationwide and on the retailer's website. FDA testing found Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli in samples of the wipes. "The products are predominantly used on newborns, infants, and young children, who are particula…
Boy With Special Needs Found Cut From Thick Brush After Running From Home In Hudson Valley Boy With Special Needs Found Cut From Thick Brush After Running From Home In Hudson Valley
Boy With Special Needs Found Cut From Thick Brush After Running From Home In Hudson Valley A boy with special needs who was reported missing in Orange County was found banged up, but safe on Sunday evening, June 7, after an intense search — and a crucial tip from local children, authorities said.  The search began at around 6:19 p.m. on Sunday, when New York State Police issued an alert for a missing special needs boy who had last been seen in the Town of Hamptonburgh, according to the Blooming Grove Police Department.  Blooming Grove officers, who were already patrolling near the Hamptonburgh border, soon began searching the area.  During the search, officers fou…
Man Holds Woman Against Her Will At Hudson Valley Home, Police Say Man Holds Woman Against Her Will At Hudson Valley Home, Police Say
Man Holds Woman Against Her Will At Hudson Valley Home, Police Say A 46-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after police said he restrained a woman inside a residence against her will in Orange County.  Jerry Carrasquillo, 46, of Maybrook, was arrested on Thursday, June 4, following a domestic incident investigation in the Village of Maybrook, State Police announced. According to investigators, troopers responded to a report of a domestic incident at a home on Prospect Avenue on the day of the incident. Investigators found that Carrasquillo allegedly restrained and held a 47-year-old woman against her will inside the home, State Police sai…
American Airlines Flight Attendant, 31, Found Dead Near Florida Beach American Airlines Flight Attendant, 31, Found Dead Near Florida Beach
American Airlines Flight Attendant, 31, Found Dead Near Florida Beach A day near the water ended with a discovery that has left investigators searching for answers. The body of Kellie Melinda Williams, a 31-year-old American Airlines flight attendant, was found in the surf along Hollywood Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, June 3, according to authorities. ABC News reported that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission identified Williams and said her injuries were consistent with a vessel strike. Two fishermen spotted the body at about 8 p.m. and alerted police, ABC News reported. CBS Miami reported that Williams was found near New Mexico Street an…