NY Teacher Enters Hospice After Terminal Cancer Diagnosis: Here's How To Help Family NY Teacher Enters Hospice After Terminal Cancer Diagnosis: Here's How To Help Family
NY Teacher Enters Hospice After Terminal Cancer Diagnosis: Here's How To Help Family Friends and family are rallying to support a longtime teacher in Orange County after she entered hospice care following a terminal cancer diagnosis.  Christine Gilpatrick, a school teacher at the Enlarged City School District of Middletown, was diagnosed with cancer in May, according to loved ones. She has spent the past several months receiving treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and White Plains Hospital, but her family has since learned that her illness is terminal. Her husband, Carl Gilpatrick, has arranged for hospice care so she can spend her remain…
3 $50K Powerball Tickets Sold For Same Drawing In Hudson Valley — Here's Where 3 $50K Powerball Tickets Sold For Same Drawing In Hudson Valley — Here's Where
3 $50K Powerball Tickets Sold For Same Drawing In Hudson Valley — Here's Where Three lucky Powerball players in the Hudson Valley are $50,000 richer after buying winning tickets at three Hudson Valley establishments — including two bought at the same store.  The New York Lottery announced that three third-prize-winning tickets from the Saturday, Aug. 1, Powerball drawing were sold in the Hudson Valley.  Two of the winning tickets, each worth $50,000, were purchased at Smokes 4 Less, located at 59 North Plank Rd. in Newburgh.  Another $50,000-winning ticket was sold at Beer World, located at 1723 Main St. in Peekskill. A fourth $50,000-winning ticket w…
Back-to-School Checkups Back-to-School Checkups
Back-to-School Checkups August is the best time to start thinking about a back-to-school checkup for your child. Also known as a well-child visit, these appointments provide a thorough exam to make sure that your child is physically and emotionally ready for the classroom. What will happen during the appointment? During the appointment, the clinician will perform a physical exam which includes a vital signs check. They will review all immunizations that your child should have received, perform hearing, vision, and mental health screenings, and take a look to see if your child is reaching their developmental milest…
Former Mob Prosecutor Sworn In As SDNY's New Chief, Succeeds Jay Clayton Former Mob Prosecutor Sworn In As SDNY's New Chief, Succeeds Jay Clayton
Former Mob Prosecutor Sworn In As Sdny's New Chief, Succeeds Jay Clayton The Southern District of New York has a new top federal prosecutor following the resignation of US Attorney Jay Clayton.  Jamie McDonald was sworn in as United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York on Wednesday, July 29, after being appointed by Chief US District Judge Laura Taylor Swain.   McDonald succeeds Jay Clayton, who resigned earlier in the day after being confirmed by the US Senate as the nation's new Director of National Intelligence. McDonald previously served as an Assistant US Attorney in the Southern District's Criminal Division through 2017, wh…
Drew Barrymore Sells Historic NY Home For $4.5M — Just Two Years After Buying It Drew Barrymore Sells Historic NY Home For $4.5M — Just Two Years After Buying It
Drew Barrymore Sells Historic NY Home For $4.5M — Just Two Years After Buying It Drew Barrymore has officially sold her historic Westchester County estate, closing on the property just four months after listing it for sale.  The actress and television host sold the 1748 Colonial mansion on Winfield Ave. in Harrison for $4.5 million on Monday, July 27, Mansion Global reported. Barrymore, 51, purchased the six-bedroom home for $4.4 million in 2024 before embarking on an extensive renovation. As Daily Voice previously reported, she listed the property in March for $4.995 million, saying the renovation had become a much larger undertaking than she originally expected.&…
Managing High Blood Pressure Managing High Blood Pressure
Managing High Blood Pressure High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, happens when blood pushes too hard against the walls of your blood vessels. Most people with high blood pressure feel normal and may not know they have it, but over time, high blood pressure can be harmful to your body. So, let’s talk about what causes high blood pressure and how to manage it! Why does checking my blood pressure matter? High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but over time it can damage your heart, brain, kidneys, eyes, and blood vessels. It also can increase your risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney disease, and vision …
Hudson Valley's Eric Becker Heads To MLB, Drafted By Cincinnati Reds Hudson Valley's Eric Becker Heads To MLB, Drafted By Cincinnati Reds
Hudson Valley's Eric Becker Heads To MLB, Drafted By Cincinnati Reds A Hudson Valley, NY native who attended a nearby high school in New Jersey is officially headed to professional baseball.  Eric Becker, a Suffern native and standout shortstop at the University of Virginia, was selected by the Cincinnati Reds with the 58th overall pick in the second round of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft, Sports Illustrated reported.  Becker becomes one of the highest-drafted players to come out of the Cavaliers' program in recent years and joins a Reds organization that has selected several Virginia players over the past decade.  The 6-foot-3, left-h…
Rep. Lawler Challenges Dem Nominee Cait Conley To 6 TV Debates After Her Primary Win Rep. Lawler Challenges Dem Nominee Cait Conley To 6 TV Debates After Her Primary Win
Rep. Lawler Challenges Dem Nominee Cait Conley To 6 TV Debates After Her Primary Win Soon after Cait Conley secured the Democratic nomination in NY-17 and defeated opponent Beth Davidson, incumbent Rep. Mike Lawler challenged her to six televised debates ahead of November's closely watched congressional race. Conley, a combat veteran and former national security official, won the five-candidate Democratic primary on Tuesday, June 23, with 22,876 votes, or 48.87 percent, according to unofficial results from the New York State Board of Elections.  Rockland County Legislator Beth Davidson finished second with 14,725 votes (31.46 percent), while Effie Guadalupe Phillips-St…
Stony Brook Student Accused Of Running Meth Operation From Dorm Room Indicted Stony Brook Student Accused Of Running Meth Operation From Dorm Room Indicted
Stony Brook Student Accused Of Running Meth Operation From Dorm Room Indicted A Stony Brook University student accused of selling methamphetamine from his campus dorm room has been indicted on multiple felony drug charges, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Thursday, June 18. William Turri, 20, of Fairport, was indicted on charges including Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree after an investigation into alleged drug sales at Stony Brook University, prosecutors said. The indictment follows Turri's arrest on April 27, when Suffolk County police …
Zillow Gone Wild Features $14M NY Home Built By Mt. Rushmore Namesake Zillow Gone Wild Features $14M NY Home Built By Mt. Rushmore Namesake
Zillow Gone Wild Features $14M NY Home Built By Mt. Rushmore Namesake A sprawling Hudson Valley estate tied to a man whose name became part of American history is turning heads after being featured by Zillow Gone Wild.   The Rushmore Estate, located at 14 Castleton Dr. in the Orange County hamlet of Highland Mills, is now listed for $14 million by Corcoran Baer & McIntosh.  The property spans 39.1 gated acres and includes a Spanish Colonial-style main house, a grand Gilded Age ballroom, a guest house, a private lake with beachfront, a 60-foot infinity pool, tennis and basketball courts, wooded trails, a gazebo, and multiple outdoor ent…
High School To Stay Closed After Arson Through Rest Of Academic Year In Dutchess County High School To Stay Closed After Arson Through Rest Of Academic Year In Dutchess County
High School To Stay Closed After Arson Through Rest Of Academic Year In Dutchess County A Dutchess County high school will remain closed through the end of the academic year after air quality testing found smoke and soot damage inside the building following a fire that led to a student's arrest on arson charges.  The Red Hook Central School District announced on Saturday, June 6, that Red Hook High School will not reopen before the scheduled end of classes on Tuesday, June 16.   The decision follows the Friday, May 29, fire inside a boys' bathroom at the school, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  District officials said the latest air quality results,…
Hypertension and Erectile Dysfunction Hypertension and Erectile Dysfunction
Hypertension and Erectile Dysfunction Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a widespread problem for middle-aged and older men. Certain medical conditions such as diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and hypertension (high blood pressure) increase a man’s risk of developing ED. A significant link between hypertension and ED has been shown in men, so let’s take a moment to talk about how to manage your blood pressure and prevent ED. How does high blood pressure affect ED? High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but, over time, it can damage the lining of your blood vessels. It also causes arteries to harden and narrow, which limits blo…