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Election 2024: Here's NY County-By-County Breakdown Of Presidential Vote Election 2024: Here's NY County-By-County Breakdown Of Presidential Vote
Election 2024: Here's NY County-By-County Breakdown Of Presidential Vote 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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by Daily Voice
Politics
NY Voters Beware: Erroneous Polling Site Info Being Pushed By Text Scammers NY Voters Beware: Erroneous Polling Site Info Being Pushed By Text Scammers
NY Voters Beware: Erroneous Polling Site Info Being Pushed By Text Scammers Voters in New York are being warned about scammers who are trying to confuse them ahead of the state’s primary elections. The New York State Board of Elections has received reports from voters across the state who have received unsolicited text messages from an outside group pushing incorrect polling place information. “The State Board would like to remind voters that the best place to get information about elections and voting is directly from the New York State Board of Elections and the County Boards of Elections,” the agency said in a press release Monday, June 24. “Voters are enc…

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by Michael Mashburn
Schools
US Presidential Scholars: 6 NY High School Seniors Awarded Top Honor US Presidential Scholars: 6 NY High School Seniors Awarded Top Honor
US Presidential Scholars: 6 NY High School Seniors Awarded Top Honor These students have a date with the president. Six graduating seniors from New York were among just 161 high school students across the country to be selected as a US Presidential Scholar, one of the nation’s highest honors for students. Established in 1964, the award recognizes distinguished seniors who have shown exceptional accomplishments in areas like academics, leadership, and service to their school and communities. The program was later expanded to include students in the visual, creative, and performing arts, and in career and technical education fields. In the Empire State, the…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Over $250K Raised For Families Of Deputy, Cop Killed In Shootout On Quiet Suburban NY Street Over $250K Raised For Families Of Deputy, Cop Killed In Shootout On Quiet Suburban NY Street
Over $250K Raised For Families Of Deputy, Cop Killed In Shootout On Quiet Suburban NY Street More than a quarter of a million dollars has been raised to support the families of a police officer and sheriff's deputy killed in a shootout with a suspect who also died on a quiet suburban street in upstate New York earlier this week. The two officers were  Onondaga County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Hoosock, age 37, and Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen, age 29. Hoosock is survived by his wife, Caitlin, and their three young children, ages 7, 5, and 3. As of Wednesday morning, April 17, a Fund the First drive for the families of the two has pulled in around $255,000 of a go…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Police Officer, Sheriff's Deputy, Suspect Killed In Shootout On Suburban Street In Upstate NY Police Officer, Sheriff's Deputy, Suspect Killed In Shootout On Suburban Street In Upstate NY
2 Cops Killed In Shootout On Suburban Street In Liverpool Two police officers were killed overnight in a shooting on a suburban street in upstate New York. Click here for a new, updated story: Over $250K Raised For Families Of Deputy, Cop Killed In Shootout On Quiet Suburban Street In NY The incident happened in Onondaga County in the village of Liverpool, located just north of Syracuse, shortly after 7 p.m. Sunday, April 14. According to the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office, Syracuse Police Officers encountered a suspicious vehicle at Emerson Avenue and Hamilton Street and attempted to stop it. However, the driver refused to stop and fle…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Pasta La Vista: Italian Restaurant Chain Shutters NY Location After 19 Years Pasta La Vista: Italian Restaurant Chain Shutters NY Location After 19 Years
Pasta La Vista: Italian Restaurant Chain Shutters NY Location After 19 Years An Italian restaurant chain with locations across the country has closed several of its New York eateries. Carrabba’s Italian Grill shuttered its Albany County restaurant – located in Latham at 675 Troy Schenectady Road – on Friday, Feb. 23 after 19 years in operation. It was the company’s sole Capital Region location. The restaurant chain also closed its only Long Island locations, in Smithtown at 730 Smithtown Bypass, and in Central Islip at 20 North Research Place. A spokesperson for Carrabba’s parent company, Bloomin’ Brands, told Daily Voice the closures were a business decision that …

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by Michael Mashburn
Schools
Top Honors: These Westchester Schools Recipients Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award Top Honors: These Westchester Schools Recipients Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award
Top Honors: These Westchester Schools Recipients Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award When it comes to overall excellence, these New York schools are at the top of the class, and they have the hardware to prove it. Twenty-two schools in the Empire State are among just 353 across the country to receive the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award from the US Department of Education. The annual awards recognize high-performing public and non-public schools, as well as those making strides in closing “achievement gaps” among student groups. “Their leaders not only articulate a vision of excellence and hold everyone to high standards, they stay close to the real action of teachin…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
This NY Locale Among Best For First-Time Homebuyers, Report Says This NY Locale Among Best For First-Time Homebuyers, Report Says
This NY Locale Among Best For First-Time Homebuyers, Report Says New homebuyers would do well to check out this New York locale before signing that first mortgage, according to a new ranking. Watervliet, located in Albany County, ranks number eight on the top ten best markets for first-time homebuyers in 2023, according to Realtor.com. The real estate website said it ranked 659 cities and towns with populations of more than 5,000 that are located within the 100 largest metro areas. It then used a variety of criteria to rank them, including the share of 25 to 34-year-olds in a given area, availability of homes for sale, and housing affordability. The …

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
New Details: Body Of Missing 59-Year-Old NY Woman Was Found In Gorge, DEC Reports New Details: Body Of Missing 59-Year-Old NY Woman Was Found In Gorge, DEC Reports
New Details: Body Of Missing 59-Year-Old NY Woman Was Found In Gorge, DEC Reports The body of a 59-year-old New York woman who went missing for days was located in a gorge after her car was found parked at a trailhead, officials reported. Onondaga County resident Susan Mills' body was located in the area of Carpenter Falls, a waterfall located in the Cayuga County town of Niles, police reported on Sunday, Dec. 18. Earlier report - New York Woman Found Dead Days After Reported Missing, Police Say Mills was reported missing on Wednesday, Dec. 14, after she had last been seen leaving her home in Elbridge, a village located about 20 miles from Syracuse, on Monday, Dec.…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
New York Woman Found Dead Days After Reported Missing, Police Say New York Woman Found Dead Days After Reported Missing, Police Say
New York Woman Found Dead Days After Reported Missing, Police Say The body of a 59-year-old New York woman was found days after she was reported missing. New York State Police announced on Sunday, Dec. 18, that Onondaga County resident Susan Mills was found dead in the area of Carpenter Falls, a waterfall located in the Cayuga County town of Niles. Mills was reported missing on Wednesday, Dec. 14, after she had last been seen leaving her home in Elbridge, a village located about 20 miles from Syracuse, on Monday, Dec. 12, police reported. Police said the investigation into Mills' death is ongoing. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice fo…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Police Search For NY Woman Who Has Been Missing For Days Police Search For NY Woman Who Has Been Missing For Days
Police Search For NY Woman Who Has Been Missing For Days Police are searching for a missing 59-year-old woman from New York who hasn't been seen in days. Susan Mills, a resident of Elbridge, a village located about 20 miles from Syracuse in Onondaga County, was last seen leaving her home on Halfway Road at about noon on Monday, Dec. 12, New York State Police reported on Thursday, Dec. 15. She is described as being 5-foot-5 and 130 pounds, with blue eyes and blonde hair, police said. Authorities asked anyone with information about Mills' whereabouts to call 911 or State Police Headquarters in Oneida at 315-366-6000. Share this story by clic…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
New York Man Wins $3M Scratch-Off Prize New York Man Wins $3M Scratch-Off Prize
New York Man Wins $3M Scratch-Off Prize A New York man won a $3 million lottery prize.  Onondaga County resident Andrew Piraino, of Liverpool, claimed the top prize from the Triple Red 777 scratch-off game, New York Lottery announced on Monday, Oct. 31. Piraino received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $1,549,380 after required withholdings, NY Lottery said. NY Lottery said the ticket was purchased at Kieffer’s Cigar Store, which is located at 409 Tulip St. in Liverpool.

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by Nicole Valinote
News
COVID-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In 12 NY Counties; Here's Rundown COVID-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In 12 NY Counties; Here's Rundown
Covid-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In 12 NY Counties; Here's Rundown The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now recommending mask-wearing in 12 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. 13, these New York counties were in the “orange” zone:…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
COVID-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In 9 NY Counties; Here's Rundown COVID-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In 9 NY Counties; Here's Rundown
Covid-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In 9 NY Counties; Here's Rundown The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending mask-wearing in some New York counties for the first time in months as a result of 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. These New York counties are in the “or…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
New York State Police Issue Statewide Alert For Wanted Man New York State Police Issue Statewide Alert For Wanted Man
New York State Police Issue Statewide Alert For Wanted Man New York State Police issued an alert about a 53-year-old man who is wanted for questioning in a robbery that happened last month. Norman Wilson is wanted in a robbery that happened in an apartment at the Chalkstone Course Apartments in Brewerton, located in Onondaga County, on Wednesday, May 4. State Police said Wilson is wanted for: First-degree robbery First-degree unlawful imprisonment Fourth-degree conspiracy Third-degree criminal possession of a weapon Police described Wilson as 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Authorities asked anyone with information about…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
New York State Police Announce Missing 28-Year-Old Man Found 'In Good Health' New York State Police Announce Missing 28-Year-Old Man Found 'In Good Health'
New York State Police Announce Missing 28-Year-Old Man Found 'In Good Health' Update: New York State Police announced that a man who went missing over the weekend has been located "in good health." Daniel Wahl, age 28, has been located by state troopers, according to an update from police on Thursday, June 9. Authorities previously reported that Wahl was last seen on Sunday, June 5, in the Onondaga County town of Salina.  Original report: New York State Police asked the public for help locating a missing 28-year-old man. Daniel Wahl was last seen on Sunday, June 5, parking his vehicle on Woodspath Road in the Onondaga County town of Salina, police reported o…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
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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Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu Detected In New York's Wild Birds, DEC Says Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu Detected In New York's Wild Birds, DEC Says
Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu Detected In New York's Wild Birds, DEC Says State officials are cautioning about a new wave of bird flu that is being reported across New York. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus has been detected in multiple wild bird species in several areas of the state. While cases have been reported in birds statewide, there have been no known HPAI human infections documented in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the new cases in New York “do not present an immediate public concern.” DEC cautioned that HPAI out…

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by Zak Failla