Yacht Owner, Ex-Navy Commander Accused Of Drugging, Raping Deckhand, 22, In Nantucket Harbor Yacht Owner, Ex-Navy Commander Accused Of Drugging, Raping Deckhand, 22, In Nantucket Harbor
Yacht Owner, Ex-Navy Commander Accused Of Drugging, Raping Deckhand, 22, In Nantucket Harbor A yacht owner faces multiple charges after a young employee said he allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted her aboard a vessel in Nantucket Harbor last month, according to a news report. Christian Bradley Williams, 54, of Florida, was arraigned Friday, Sept. 4, in connection with the alleged Aug. 9 attack. The 22-year-old woman had started working as a deckhand aboard his yacht, Chimera, in June. She received housing on the boat in exchange for the work. The US Sun reported that Williams is a former Navy commander of the USS Springfield submarine.  The alleged assault happened hours…
Court Order Couldn’t Stop Capital Region Man From Menacing Protected Person: Cops Court Order Couldn’t Stop Capital Region Man From Menacing Protected Person: Cops
Court Order Couldn’t Stop Capital Region Man From Menacing Protected Person: Cops A Capital Region man threatened someone with a protection order against him and was arrested, police said. Keegan M. Kolbe, 36, of Northville, violated an order of protection by "intentionally placing the protected person in fear of physical injury by physical menace,” the Saratoga County Sheriff’s office said Wednesday, Sept. 9. Cops responded around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 to a residence in Milton for a disturbance call, authorities said. They arrested Kolbe at the scene and charged him with first-degree criminal contempt and second-degree menacing, according to police. Kolbe posted …
Exploding Fire Spray Canisters Spark Huge Recall: What To Know Exploding Fire Spray Canisters Spark Huge Recall: What To Know
Exploding Fire Spray Canisters Spark Huge Recall: What To Know Tens of thousands of fire spray canisters are being recalled after some exploded or deteriorated, officials said. Prepared Hero issued the recall for about 31,000 Hero Fire Spray Canisters, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 10. The canisters can deteriorate over time, causing them to rupture or fail to work during a fire. The Wyoming-based company has received nine reports of the canisters exploding or deteriorating while in storage. No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. The recall involves 20-fluid-ounce Hero Fire Spray canisters tha…
New Potentially Historic El Niño Forecast Raises Stakes For Winter Across Northeast New Potentially Historic El Niño Forecast Raises Stakes For Winter Across Northeast
New Potentially Historic El Niño Forecast Raises Stakes For Winter Across Northeast A powerful climate pattern gathering strength thousands of miles away could leave a significant mark on the Northeast’s winter. The US Geological Survey’s regional outlook points toward warmer conditions and increased precipitation, with more opportunities for coastal storms and nor’easters. Whether those storms deliver rain or substantial snow remains uncertain. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday, Sept. 10, that El Niño has a 75 percent chance of exceeding the strength of every event recorded since 1950 during the October-through-December period. That is up from 69 percent …
Tenant Who Torched Albany County Motel And Killed Cat Gets Prison Time: Authorities Tenant Who Torched Albany County Motel And Killed Cat Gets Prison Time: Authorities
Tenant Who Torched Albany County Motel And Killed Cat Gets Prison Time: Authorities A New York man who intentionally torched a motel in 2024 is headed to prison, authorities said Thursday, Sept. 10. Jason Candlish, 48, of Guilderland, got three to six years behind bars after pleading guilty to third-degree arson, the Albany County District Attorney’s office said. Candlish was living at the M&M Motel on Western Avenue in Guilderland when he set the blaze on Jan. 26, 2024, investigators said. The Guilderland Fire Department responded and doused the flames with an “aggressive attack,” first responders wrote on Facebook. Investigators determined Candlish set a fire inside…
100+ Babies Hit Heads, Prompting Urgent Warning About Popular Bouncers 100+ Babies Hit Heads, Prompting Urgent Warning About Popular Bouncers
100+ Babies Hit Heads, Prompting Urgent Warning About Popular Bouncers Federal regulators are warning about a popular type of baby rocker chair after more than 100 infants hit their heads when the bouncers collapsed. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning for about 14,200 Flyboss 3-in-1 Portable Baby Bouncer and Rocker Chairs on Thursday, Sept. 10. The bouncers can collapse while in use, creating a risk of impact injuries to infants. The CPSC has received 191 reports of the bouncers collapsing, with an infant's head striking the surface underneath the bouncer in 115 incidents. Adults "sought medical attention" for at least 20 ba…
Plane Crash: Police ID 2 Victims Killed In Massachusetts Aviation Disaster Plane Crash: Police ID 2 Victims Killed In Massachusetts Aviation Disaster
Plane Crash: Police ID 2 Victims Killed In Massachusetts Aviation Disaster Authorities have identified the two people who were killed when the training aircraft they were on crashed into a wooded area in Massachusetts over the weekend.  Kenneth R. Moore, 66, of Pembroke, and Marcy Asbury, 62, of East Falmouth, died in the Saturday, Sept. 5, crash, Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced on Thursday.  The Piper PA-28 Cherokee went down near Center Street around 9:15 p.m.  Ludlow police and Massachusetts State Police began searching the area after receiving a report of a missing aircraft. Crews later found the plane off Center Street. …
September's Full Moon Offers More Than One Night To Watch September's Full Moon Offers More Than One Night To Watch
September's Full Moon Offers More Than One Night To Watch One of autumn’s signature sky displays is approaching, and catching it will offer more flexibility than a single night outdoors. The Harvest Moon will rise in the east shortly after sunset on Saturday, Sept. 26, according to NASA’s September skywatching guide. Saturn will appear nearby, adding another easy-to-spot object to the evening sky. The moon reaches its full phase at 12:49 p.m. EDT that day, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. For viewers in the Northeast, the evening rise will offer a chance to see it. No need to limit plans to Saturday. The moon will appear nearly full on Frid…
Newlywed Capital Region Man Disappears, Faces Medical Trouble As Wife Begs ‘Please Come Home’ Newlywed Capital Region Man Disappears, Faces Medical Trouble As Wife Begs ‘Please Come Home’
Newlywed Capital Region Man Disappears, Faces Medical Trouble As Wife Begs ‘Please Come Home’ A newlywed New York man has disappeared, and his wife believes he could be facing a medical emergency. Dominick Bianchi, 35, was last seen Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. around his home in East Greenbush, the local police department said on Facebook. Bianchi has Type 1 diabetes, and his new bride, Julianna Zyra, told ABC affiliate WTEN she wasn’t sure if he could monitor his blood sugar. The missing man has a continuous glucose monitor, but it’s “paired to his phone that he doesn’t have,” Zyra told WTEN. Zyra told the station Bianchi had been battling mental health issues recently but “nobody…
Deadly Choking Risk Sparks Recall Of Popular Candy Sold In NY Deadly Choking Risk Sparks Recall Of Popular Candy Sold In NY
Deadly Choking Risk Sparks Recall Of Popular Candy Sold In NY A popular type of candy sold in stores across the Northeast is being recalled because of a potentially deadly choking hazard. The Ricky Joy Company recalled about 2.3 million Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy bottles, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 10.  The recalled candy comes in 1.85-fluid-ounce plastic bottles and is applied through a rollerball top. The rolling ball on the bottles can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking. The candy was sold in blue raspberry, strawberry, green apple, and watermelon flavors. No i…
PA ‘Predator Catcher’ Stabbed In NY Tim Hortons Brawl Involving Infant: Reports PA ‘Predator Catcher’ Stabbed In NY Tim Hortons Brawl Involving Infant: Reports
PA ‘Predator Catcher’ Stabbed In NY Tim Hortons Brawl Involving Infant: Reports A Pennsylvania social media influencer who was stabbed while confronting two men he accused of targeting children is now facing charges stemming from the New York brawl, court records show. Nicholas Attalla, known online as “Niky Sal,” was arrested on Friday, Sept. 4, on charges of third-degree assault, second-degree criminal nuisance, and endangering the welfare of a child. Attalla, of Erie, was arraigned that day and pleaded not guilty, according to online court records. The charges stem from a fight inside a Tim Hortons in Jamestown on Dec. 13, 2025, according to WGRZ, Erie News Now, an…
Trump Pledges $5K Checks To All Americans In Latest Payment Promise Trump Pledges $5K Checks To All Americans In Latest Payment Promise
Trump Pledges $5K Checks To All Americans In Latest Payment Promise President Donald Trump is touting $5,000 payments to every adult US citizen if Republicans keep control of Congress in the upcoming midterms, a dubious proposal that could cost more than $1 trillion. Trump announced the so-called "Trump dividend" during a nearly two-hour speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The payments would depend on Republicans winning both the House and Senate in November's midterm elections, which many pollsters say is unlikely. The proposed payments are estimated to cost more than $1 trillion, CNBC reported. "Here is my pr…
Apple Releases New iPhone, iPad Update: Here’s What It Fixes Apple Releases New iPhone, iPad Update: Here’s What It Fixes
Apple Releases New iPhone, iPad Update: Here’s What It Fixes Apple rolled out another iPhone/iPad update, narrowly focused on fixing a problem that could interfere with future software. Apple just released iOS 26.6.2 for iPhone 11 and later models, along with supported iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad, and iPad mini models with an A12 chip or later. The update fixes an issue that prevented some software updates from downloading over a cellular connection. Apple's support page for iOS 26 lists no additional new features or changes for version 26.6.2: The company also says the release has no published CVE entries, meaning Apple has not identified any securit…
Barry Melrose Dies: Colorful Emmy-Winning Hockey Analyst, Stanley Cup Final Coach Barry Melrose Dies: Colorful Emmy-Winning Hockey Analyst, Stanley Cup Final Coach
Barry Melrose Dies: Colorful Emmy-Winning Hockey Analyst, Stanley Cup Final Coach For generations of hockey fans, the unmistakable voice, slicked-back hair, colorful suits, and larger-than-life personality were almost as familiar as the game itself. Barry Melrose, the former NHL player and coach who became one of ESPN’s signature hockey analysts, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, at age 70 following a battle with Parkinson’s disease, ESPN announced. “For decades, Barry Melrose was one of the most distinctive and trusted voices in hockey," the network said in a statement. "His knowledge of the game was deep, his candor was refreshing, and his passion was unmistakable.  "He w…
NY Ranked Among 15 Happiest States In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why NY Ranked Among 15 Happiest States In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why
NY Ranked Among 15 Happiest States In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why The Northeast is home to some of the happiest people in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Happiest States in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The study compared all 50 states across 30 measures of happiness, including depression and suicide rates, work hours, unemployment, income growth, family stability, volunteer rates, and safety. The personal finance website also looked at how many adults feel active and productive, along with factors like sleep, leisure time, job security, and community support. "The happiest states are those that provide above-ave…
This Quick Step Could Help You Avoid A Costly Surprise, IRS Says This Quick Step Could Help You Avoid A Costly Surprise, IRS Says
This Quick Step Could Help You Avoid A Costly Surprise, IRS Says An overlooked calculation could leave workers with less money each payday or an unwelcome surprise when they file their taxes. The IRS recommends checking federal income tax withholding at least once a year. Its free online Tax Withholding Estimator helps employees determine whether their employers are taking the right amount from their pay. Withhold too little, and a worker could face an additional tax bill and possibly penalties. Withhold too much, and take-home pay shrinks while more money goes toward a potential refund. The agency’s withholding guidance highlights several situations th…
Dolly Parton's Sister Opens Up About Why She Hid Cancer Battle Dolly Parton's Sister Opens Up About Why She Hid Cancer Battle
Dolly Parton's Sister Opens Up About Why She Hid Cancer Battle Dolly Parton shared much of her life with generations of fans, but one of her final struggles was something she deliberately kept close. Her sister, Stella Parton, is now explaining why the country music legend chose not to publicly disclose her battle with cancer before her death at age 80, according to an exclusive interview with Gayle King on “CBS Mornings.” “Dolly could not bear negative things,” Parton said. “And she would not have wanted her fans worried about it.” Parton died Tuesday, Aug. 25, after a brief battle with cancer, her representatives previously confirmed. The singer die…
Krispy Kreme Adds New Fall Favorites With Limited-Time Deal Krispy Kreme Adds New Fall Favorites With Limited-Time Deal
Krispy Kreme Adds New Fall Favorites With Limited-Time Deal Krispy Kreme is adding new treats to celebrate the return of two fall staples: apples and football. The doughnut chain announced the new Apple Cider Original Glazed Doughnut and Fall & Football Dozen in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Both will be available beginning Thursday, Sept. 10, at participating locations. The new Apple Cider Original Glazed Doughnut is made with apple cider dough, spiced with cinnamon, and finished with Krispy Kreme's signature glaze. Customers can buy a dozen Apple Cider Original Glazed Doughnuts for $5 with the purchase of any regularly priced doze…
Black Bear Turns SUV Into Overnight Hideout, Then Starts Honking: Watch Black Bear Turns SUV Into Overnight Hideout, Then Starts Honking: Watch
Black Bear Turns SUV Into Overnight Hideout, Then Starts Honking: Watch A homeowner investigating some obnoxious middle-of-the-night horn honking found a culprit he definitely wasn't expecting. A black bear had gotten itself trapped inside Patrick Sullivan's unlocked Toyota SUV in Gold Hill, Colorado, this summer and was repeatedly leaning on the horn while trying to escape, according to NBC News. Sullivan heard the commotion around 3 a.m. and initially suspected a neighbor. Instead, he found the bear inside his vehicle, where it had spent the night causing extensive damage. The bear thrashed around the cabin as it tried to get out, tearing apart parts of t…
Halloween Candy Sold At Major Retailers Recalled Over Health Risk Halloween Candy Sold At Major Retailers Recalled Over Health Risk
Halloween Candy Sold At Major Retailers Recalled Over Health Risk A popular Halloween treat is being pulled from store shelves in more than a dozen states due to a potentially serious health risk. Crystal Temptations is recalling several sizes of its Halloween Chocolatey Eyeballs because the candy contains milk that is not declared on the packaging, according to an announcement posted by the US Food and Drug Administration.  The candy was sold at Marshalls, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and Sierra Trading Post stores, according to the FDA announcement. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk could suffer a serious or life-threatening allergic rea…
Man Takes Fatal Leap From GWB: Police Man Takes Fatal Leap From GWB: Police
Man Takes Fatal Leap From GWB: Police A man died after climbing over a fence and jumping from the George Washington Bridge Wednesday morning, authorities said. Port Authority police received a report that the man climbed over the fence on the bridge's Northwalk and jumped at approximately 8:43 a.m. on Sept. 9, authorities said. The man's body was recovered by the NYPD, according to Port Authority police. A report from Citizen NYC says that the man's body was recovered on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River. No information about his identity was released.  Fifteen people had jumped to their deaths from the bridge …
VIDEO: Shirtless Man Dances On Truck Moving Across GWB Before Arrest VIDEO: Shirtless Man Dances On Truck Moving Across GWB Before Arrest
Video: Shirtless Man Dances On Truck Moving Across GWB Before Arrest The saxophones only got louder in a now-viral TikTok video that shows a shirtless man dancing on the back of a flatbed truck moving across the George Washington Bridge. The video of the Sept. 3 scene was shared by TikTok user @johnortizzzz24 and had racked up nearly 20,000 views as of Wednesday, Sept. 9. What the clip doesn't show viewers, though, is what happened afterward: the dancer's arrest. Port Authority police identified the man as 28-year-old Arnesia Crawford, and said officers removed him from the back of the truck in Fort Lee, NJ. Crawford was subsequently charged with aggr…
Albany Cop Used Flock Cameras To Snoop On Ex-Girlfriend 3,000 Times, Investigators Say Albany Cop Used Flock Cameras To Snoop On Ex-Girlfriend 3,000 Times, Investigators Say
Albany Cop Used Flock Cameras To Snoop On Ex-Girlfriend 3,000 Times, Investigators Say A New York cop used Flock cameras to track her ex-girlfriend around 3,000 times, authorities said Wednesday, Sept. 9. Laurie Moore, a 13-year veteran with the Albany County Sheriff’s office, was booked on charges of falsifying records and official misconduct, the Albany Times-Union reported. Cops said Moore, 47, used Flock’s license plate recorders to access data on five people she knew, according to NBC affiliate WNYT. She was suspended following the investigation. Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple called Moore a quality investigator and said her arrest “literally breaks my heart,” accord…
Newly Discovered Bugs Named After Taylor Swift: How They Mirror Her 'Iconic Look' Newly Discovered Bugs Named After Taylor Swift: How They Mirror Her 'Iconic Look'
Newly Discovered Bugs Named After Taylor Swift: How They Mirror Her 'Iconic Look' Taylor Swift's latest honor has six legs and eats plants. The superstar singer is now the namesake of a newly discovered genus of plant-feeding insects from Australia, the University of California, Riverside announced on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The bugs were among 12 new species described in a paper published in the journal Insect Systematics and Evolution. The names of the four new species are inspired by Swift and her music: Swiftiephylus taylorae, Swiftiephylus amator, Swiftiephylus intrepidus, and Swiftiephylus poetorum. The names are Latin versions of Taylor, lover, fea…
Scammers Sending Fake MyChart Messages To Steal Personal Info: What To Know Scammers Sending Fake MyChart Messages To Steal Personal Info: What To Know
Scammers Sending Fake MyChart Messages To Steal Personal Info: What To Know A growing scam is targeting MyChart users with fake offers for free Medicare health kits, tricking some victims into handing over personal and financial information. At least 41 health systems nationwide have warned patients about the phishing campaign, according to Becker's Hospital Review. The messages may offer free products like "MyChart Medicare Kits," "Medicare Health Kits," or "Senior Health Packages." The scam often starts with an email or text that appears to come from MyChart, which is a patient portal developed by Epic Systems. Some emails use subject lines like "Your M…
Knicks MVP Jalen Brunson Hosting 'SNL' Season Premiere Knicks MVP Jalen Brunson Hosting 'SNL' Season Premiere
Knicks MVP Jalen Brunson Hosting 'SNL' Season Premiere New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is going from Madison Square Garden to Studio 8H. Brunson will be hosting the 52nd season premiere of "Saturday Night Live" on Saturday, Sept. 26, with musical guest Katseye.  This caps a meteoric summer for Brunson, who guided the Knicks to their first NBA title since 1973, going on a 16-3 run. Brunson was named NBA Finals MVP and scored 45 points in the Game 5 clincher, tying a  Finals record with Michael Jordan for the most points scored on the road in a series-clinching game. Born in New Brunswick, Brunson later lived in Cherry Hill.&nb…
Apple Unveils First-Ever Foldable iPhone: What It’s Called, What It Costs Apple Unveils First-Ever Foldable iPhone: What It’s Called, What It Costs
Apple Unveils First-Ever Foldable iPhone: What It’s Called, What It Costs After years of speculation, Apple has made one of its biggest changes yet to the device that transformed the company. Apple unveiled its first foldable iPhone, called the iPhone Duo, during its "Surprise and Shine" event Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. The new device opens book-style into a larger display while retaining a smaller exterior screen for use when closed. Apple showed the phone in several configurations, including fully folded, partially opened, and expanded into a tablet-like format. The internal flexible display measures roughly 7.6 to 7.8 inches, …
Get Football Season's Worth Of Wingstop For $27.99: Here's How Get Football Season's Worth Of Wingstop For $27.99: Here's How
Get Football Season's Worth Of Wingstop For $27.99: Here's How Wingstop is celebrating the National Football League's return with a special game-day offer for some lucky fans. The restaurant chain announced its first-ever Wing Pass in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The $27.99 pass includes up to 18 Watch Party Bundles, one for every week of the NFL's 18-week regular season. Only 100 passes will be available. Sales begin for Club Wingstop members at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, exclusively at wingshop.com. Each Watch Party Bundle includes 20 classic wings in up to four flavors, a large fry, and a large ranch dip. Passholders will receive a new …
‘Bruce Banner’ Fentanyl Stamp From OD Scenes Leads NY Cops To Dealer With 500K Deadly Doses: DA ‘Bruce Banner’ Fentanyl Stamp From OD Scenes Leads NY Cops To Dealer With 500K Deadly Doses: DA
‘Bruce Banner’ Fentanyl Stamp From OD Scenes Leads NY Cops To Dealer With 500K Deadly Doses: DA A New York man dealing drugs on Long Island had enough fentanyl to kill more than 500,000 people before he was arrested, authorities said Wednesday, Sept. 9. Jemmal Bryan, 42, operated out of his home in Jamaica, Queens, and dealt fentanyl, xylazine, and cocaine across Nassau County, the county district attorney’s office said. “He was arrogant, shameless, and did not care if people lived or died,” District Attorney Anne Donnelly said. “Drug dealers will always be willing to put profit above all else.” Four more people were also arrested in the investigation that led to Bryan: his sister, K…
‘Army Intelligence’ Caller Threatens To 'Destroy’ PA, Executing Governor, Residents: Police ‘Army Intelligence’ Caller Threatens To 'Destroy’ PA, Executing Governor, Residents: Police
‘Army Intelligence’ Caller Threatens To 'Destroy’ PA, Executing Governor, Residents: Police A caller claiming to be “reactivated army intelligence” threatened to destroy Pennsylvania and execute its residents in a voicemail left for Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office, state police announced on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The threatening message reached the governor’s main office line at the State Capitol in Harrisburg around 1:48 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Staff members discovered the voicemail and reported it to the PSP Political Violence Threat Unit. In the recording, the caller identified himself as “reactivated army intelligence” and said his mission w…
Major 'SNL' Contributor Leaving Ahead Of Season 52 Premiere: Reports Major 'SNL' Contributor Leaving Ahead Of Season 52 Premiere: Reports
Major 'SNL' Contributor Leaving Ahead Of Season 52 Premiere: Reports Martin Herlihy is leaving "Saturday Night Live" after five seasons as a writer and performer, according to reports. Herlihy will not return for Season 52, LateNighter first reported on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The 27-year-old joined "SNL" as a writer in 2021 alongside Ben Marshall and John Higgins as members of the New York City-based comedy group Please Don't Destroy. A native of Ridgefield, Connecticut, Herlihy appeared in 42 sketches during his five seasons, including 34 Please Don't Destroy shorts. The group's prerecorded sketches usually featured the week's host or music…