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Police & Fire
Taxi Driver Beaten After Fare Dispute, 2 Men Charged: NY State Police
A taxi driver was hospitalized after allegedly being attacked by two passengers following a ride from Saratoga Springs to Wilton, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, June 3. Joseph V. Bryant, 25, and Jared O. Thomas, 25, both of Gansevoort, were each charged with Third-Degree Assault, a misdemeanor, following the early morning incident, according to police. Troopers responded to Woodlake Drive in Wilton at approximately 3:54 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, for reports of a disturbance. Investigators determined the victim had been hired to drive Bryant and Thomas from Caroline Street in…
Sports
Trump May Attend Knicks' Historic Return To NBA Finals, Reports Say
President Donald Trump said he may attend a New York Knicks game during the NBA Finals, the latest example of him using sports as a backdrop amid declining approval ratings. Trump confirmed that he might appear at Madison Square Garden while speaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday, May 27. The Knicks will play in the Finals for the first time since 1999 after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. No sitting President has ever attended an NBA Finals game. In 2019, former President Barack Obama went to a Finals game in Toronto more than two years aft…
Police & Fire
Box Truck Smashes Teen Driver On Thruway In Albany, Three Injured: State Police (
Updated
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Three people were injured when a box truck driver smashed into a teen behind the wheel of a Honda on the New York State Thruway in Albany, New York State Police said Tuesday, May 12. Roz Muhammad Said, 33, was hit with multiple traffic tickets for the wreck, which closed lanes in both directions of the Thruway on Monday night, May 11, according to state police. Said, of Watervliet, was driving his box truck eastbound on I-90 near mile marker 149.6 around 6 p.m. when he struck a 2022 Honda sedan driven by an 18-year-old man from Latham, investigators said. The Honda became wedged under the …
Police & Fire
NY Woman Hit Wife With Car, Baseball Bat, She Admits In Plea Deal
A New York woman admitted to attacking her wife and a friend with a car and a baseball bat before leading state police on high-speed chases with kids in the car, authorities said Friday, March 27. Juanita Moore, a 25-year-old Schenectady resident, copped to one count of first-degree assault and one count of first-degree attempted assault on Wednesday, March 25, the Schenectady County District Attorney’s office said. The incident began on Halloween 2024, when Moore hopped in a Hertz rental car and drove to a home “where she knew her wife was staying with a friend,” the district attorney’s of…
Police & Fire
NY State Trooper Injured, Hospitalized After Patrol Car Struck On Thruway
A New York State trooper was injured after a car spun out on the Thruway and slammed into her marked patrol vehicle while she was helping another disabled driver. The crash happened in Erie County shortly before 2 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, along the westbound lanes of the New York State Thruway in Lancaster. Two state troopers were outside their patrol car on the left shoulder helping a disabled motorist when a Kia sedan lost control, police said. According to State Police, the Kia spun out, turned around, and struck the rear of the patrol car, which had its emergency lights act…
Police & Fire
Man Slashes Driver, Bites Fingers During Road Rage Attack In NY: Police
A road rage clash left a man slashed and bitten along West Neck Road in Huntington on Tuesday, Nov. 18, Suffolk County police said. Jayson Heitner, 26, of Huntington, approached a 60-year-old driver with a boxcutter after their vehicles collided near Old Hickory Lane at 3:42 p.m., according to the release. The victim had been driving a 2017 Mercedes Sprinter van northbound when a Jeep hit his vehicle. Heitner allegedly confronted the man, leading to a fight where the victim suffered multiple slash wounds to his face and body and bite injuries to his fingers, police said. Heitner was arrest…
News
2 Killed In Head-On Crash On Hudson Valley Highway
A head-on crash on a New York highway left two Connecticut residents dead and a teenager injured early Thursday, Oct. 9. The Ulster County crash happened around 5:30 a.m. on Kings Highway in Saugerties, near Sinsapaugh Lane, according to Saugerties Police. A Toyota Corolla driven by a 65-year-old man from Waterbury, Connecticut, was traveling south when it crossed into the northbound lane and struck a 2022 Ford F-150 driven by a 19-year-old man from Lake Katrine. The Toyota’s driver and a 61-year-old passenger were pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The 19-year-old was taken to Hea…
Police & Fire
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Trooper Accused Of Drunken Driving After Wrong-Way Crash In NY, Cops Say
This story has been updated. A New York State Police trooper was arrested after a series of off-duty crashes in Westchester County, authorities said. The incident happened on Sunday, Sept., 21 just before 5 p.m. in Cortlandt, when troopers responded to a reported hit-and-run crash near Roa Hook Road and Route 9, New York State Police announced on Monday, Sept. 22. According to investigators, a 2021 Toyota SUV hit another car stopped at a red light and left the scene. Witnesses told police the SUV continued south in the wrong lane on Route 9, striking additional vehicles before …
Business
Falling Car Parts Spark Major Recall In Ford's Latest Safety Issue
More than 100,000 Ford cars are being recalled because a piece of door trim can fall off while driving, in the latest safety issue for the US automaker. Ford issued the recall for 101,944 Ford Taurus vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The issue affects Tauruses from the model years 2016 through 2019. The problem involves a black plastic piece between the front and rear doors called the B-pillar trim applique. "A B-pillar trim applique that detaches while driving can create a road hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of…
Business
Driving Blind? Toyota Recalls Nearly 600K Vehicles For Blank Displays
Picture this: You hop in your shiny new RAV4, hit the start button, and… nothing. Your 12.3-inch dashboard screen is as dark as a movie theater before the previews. That’s exactly why Toyota is recalling nearly 591,000 vehicles in the U.S., the company announced Thursday, Sept. 11. The problem? The digital display can stay blank at startup, which means drivers can’t see key warning lights. “If malfunctions occur while driving, continuing to drive could lead to an increased risk of a crash or an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash,” Toyota said. The recall affects a long…
Police & Fire
Place Your Bid: Dump Truck, Sportbikes Available At Next Long Island Police Auction
Looking for a new set of wheels — or maybe a dump truck? The Suffolk County Police Department is clearing out the impound lot this month, and the public is invited to bid. Saturday, Sept. 20, marks the agency's next vehicle auction, which will begin at 9 a.m. at 100 Old Country Road in Westhampton. About 100 lots are expected to hit the block, ranging from sedans and SUVs to pickup trucks, motorcycles, and even heavy equipment. Minimum bids start at $500, with all sales final and vehicles sold “as is.” Some of the vehicles up for grabs at the Suffolk County Po…
Police & Fire
Head-On Crash: Passenger Bus Carrying 22 Collides With NY Driver In Poconos, Police Say
A head-on crash between a passenger bus and a car left a woman seriously injured in Tobyhanna Township, police announced on Monday, Sept. 15. The collision happened at the intersection of State Route 940 and the Interstate 380 northbound on-ramp at 11:01 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, according to Pocono Mountain Regional Police. Investigators said a 2006 Vanderhaul passenger bus carrying 22 passengers was traveling east on SR 940 when the driver, Ming Zhang, 39, of Flushing, New York, turned left onto the on-ramp. At the same time, a Nissan Versa driven by Jada Lilly, 27, of Long Pond, was he…
News
Drug Run Derailed: 33 Pounds Of Cocaine Found In Secret Car Compartment In NY, Feds Say
A Manhattan man is facing federal charges after authorities found more than 33 pounds of cocaine hidden inside a secret compartment of his car during a Hudson Valley traffic stop, prosecutors alleged. Eddie Ruiz, 47, was arrested Friday, Aug. 29, following a Sullivan County traffic stop in the town of Mamakating, according to the US Attorney’s Office. During the stop, an officer noted “suspicious behavior” by Ruiz and checked his vehicle with a drug-sniffing dog. A further search of the car uncovered a hidden compartment, or “trap,” in the trunk containing 15 tightly wrapped kilogram-size…
News
NJ Cops Recreate Iconic OJ Simpson Chase On Local Highway In Hopes Of Winning Brand-New Bronco
This is the most Bergen County Bronco chase ever. The Paramus Police Department dropped a six-minute spoof on Tuesday, Sept. 9, as its entry into the All-American Ford statewide competition, where police departments across New Jersey are vying for a fully equipped Ford Bronco. The video with the most Instagram likes wins — and Paramus clearly went all in. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paramus Police Department (@paramuspolicedepartment) Filmed along Route 17, the parody kicks off with a fake carjacking, with "Real H…
Police & Fire
Body Found In Tesla Registered To
Ny-b
orn Breakout Singer, Police Say
A body was reportedly found inside an impounded Tesla registered to d4vd, a New York City-born singer whose rapid rise in music began with tracks recorded on his phone. The Los Angeles Police Department said officers responded shortly before 12:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, to a report of a foul odor coming from a vehicle at a tow yard on North Mansfield Avenue in Hollywood, ABC7 reported. Police discovered human remains placed inside a bag in the Tesla's front trunk. Authorities confirmed the 2023 Tesla is registered in Hempstead, Texas, to d4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burk…
News
Vandal Targeted Black Victim's Car In Saratoga County Hate Crime, Police Say
A 20-year-old Saratoga County man is facing felony hate crime charges after allegedly vandalizing a victim’s car, police said. Deputies responded to a disturbance call on Blue Heron Way in the town of Ballston just before 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators determined that Christopher Brothers, 20, of Ballston Spa, struck the victim’s car with a hammer and jumped on top of it, causing over $1,500 in damage, police said. Deputies alleged he intentionally targeted the victim, who is Black, because of his perceived race. Brothers was arres…
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: Car Soars Over NY Highway After Driver Suffers Medical Emergency
A car flew across four lanes of a Long Island highway in a wild, caught-on-camera wreck that left onlookers stunned and a local man in the hospital. Dashcam video captured on a 2012 Honda launch off a service road embankment, rocket through the air, and soar above Sunrise Highway in Bay Shore, New York, before slamming down on the opposite side on Wednesday, Sept. 3, the New York Post reported. Bay Shore firefighters told reporters that a 70-year-old Brentwood, New York, man was behind the wheel when he suffered a seizure. View this post on Instagram …
Business
Engine Failure Risk For 1.4M Honda, Acura Vehicles Prompts Federal Investigation
Federal investigators are looking into more than 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles after reports that their engines could suddenly fail. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into 1,410,806 Honda and Acura cars, SUVs, and minivans. The probe was opened on Wednesday, Aug. 20, according to NHTSA documents. The issue affects several model years for the Acura TLX and MDX, as well as the Honda Pilot, Odyssey, and Ridgeline. The NHTSA said it has received hundreds of complaints involving issues with connecting rod bearings, le…
Business
Dashboard Dangers Spark Massive Recall Of Ford Trucks: What To Know
Ford is recalling more than 355,000 trucks after discovering a defect that can cause dashboards to go completely dark, the latest in a string of costly safety issues for the US automaker. The recall impacts about 355,656 Ford pickups, according to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday, Aug. 22. The affected trucks include the 2025 F-150 and 2025–2026 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickups. The defect involves the instrument panel cluster (IPC), which may fail at startup, causing drivers to lose access to warning light…
Business
Waymo To Test Self-Driving Cars In New York City: What To Know
Waymo will soon begin testing its self-driving cars in New York City. The autonomous vehicle company has received approval to begin test drives on the streets of Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn, the city announced on Friday, Aug. 22. This is the first time New York City has granted a permit for self-driving cars. The permit allows Waymo to deploy up to eight autonomous vehicles with a trained safety specialist behind the wheel at all times until late September. Testing is limited to certain areas, and all vehicles must meet strict cybersecurity and reporting requirements. Se…
News
Teen Denied Bail After Hit-Run Killing 93-Year-Old Pedestrian In Cohoes
A 19-year-old from Albany was formally charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a 93-year-old pedestrian in Cohoes. The deadly wreck happened around 9:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, at the intersection of Newark Street and Congress Street, according to Cohoes Police. When officers arrived, they found Charles Allendorph, 93, of Cohoes, lying in the roadway with visible injuries. He was taken to Albany Medical Center, where he later died. Witness statements helped investigators quickly identify the suspect vehicle, which was located by Albany Police within an hour. The car was se…
Obituaries
Family IDs Daughter Killed In NY Crash While They Were On Way Home From Beach
The family of the young girl killed in a fiery rollover crash in Westchester is seeking help with covering funeral costs and medical expenses for her siblings, who remain hospitalized. The crash happened in Rye Brook on Saturday, Aug. 16, around 5:10 p.m. on Westchester Avenue, when first responders arrived to find a vehicle overturned and engulfed in flames, according to the Port Chester Fire Department. Several children and adults were rushed to local hospitals following the incident, as Daily Voice previously reported. In a GoFundMe, the girl's parents, Blanca Morales and Marv…
News
Road Rage Capitals: Here's Where NY Ranks Among States With Meanest Drivers
Some states make hitting the road feel like a friendly wave. Others make it feel like a contact sport. A national survey from California-based Maison Law Accident & Injury Lawyers asked more than 2,000 drivers to score their state’s habits, from courtesy to road rage. The results rank where tempers flare, where patience holds, and which places lead in eyebrow-raising behavior. New York ranked first for most aggressive drivers with a driver aggression score of 122.15, far above every other state. New Jersey also landed near the top: drivers there were among the most likely …
News
Video Shows Moment Authorities Bring NY Mom, Son Back To NJ After Deadly Drag Racing Crash
A viral TikTok video shows the moment authorities escorted a man and his mother off a plane at a Tri-State area airport after officials say they fled to Miami following a deadly drag racing crash on the Garden State Parkway. Vilma Vneshta and Alvi Limani. Miami-Dade Corrections (Courtesy of New York Post) Alvi Limani, 20, of Staten Island, and his mother Vilma Vneshta, 42, were apprehended on Thursday, July 17, near Miami, FL, after fleeing in an attempt to leave the country, According to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and New Jersey State Police Colonel Patrick…
News
3-Year-Old Daughter Dies After Wellness Coach PA Mom Leaves Her In Car In Maine: Sheriff
A Pennsylvania mother is charged with manslaughter after her 3-year-old daughter was found dead inside a car in Maine, the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025. Deputies responded to a business in Milford on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 9, and discovered the girl’s body inside a vehicle owned by her mother, Kelly Brown, 40, of Havertown (Delaware County), according to the release. Brown was located nearby and detained by law enforcement. Brown and her child had been the subject of an earlier attempt-to-locate request after concerned relatives asked officers …
News
Support Pours In For Business Owner Who Lost Cafe In Fatal Airborne SUV Crash In NY
Community members are coming together to help a Rockland County deli owner rebuild after a deadly crash destroyed his business. The crash happened shortly before 1 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10, when an SUV went airborne and slammed into the top floor of a two-story building at 52 North Liberty Dr. in Stony Point, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The building houses Maguilar Deli Café on the first floor and apartments above. Fire officials said the driver, heading northbound on North Liberty Drive, lost control of his Toyota RAV4 at the intersection of Ten Eyck Street. Su…
News
SUV Goes Airborne Into Top Floor Of NY Building, Killing Driver, Responders Say
A man in his 20s was killed overnight when his SUV went airborne and crashed into the top floor of a building in Rockland County, officials said. The accident happened shortly before 1 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, at 52 North Liberty Drive, incident reporter Mark Lieb said. Stony Point Fire Department Chief Kurt Mulligan said firefighters were called to “a significant vehicle accident” involving “a vehicle with commercial space on the first floor and residents on the second floor. Stony Point’s fire chief said the driver was heading northbound on North Liberty Drive when he lost control at the in…
Business
Air Force Plans To Buy Cybertrucks For Target Practice As Tesla Sales Plummet
The Air Force is aiming to buy Tesla's widely maligned Cybertrucks for target practice. According to a request submitted by the Air Force Test Center, the military is seeking to purchase two Cybertrucks for target vehicle training for flight tests. Officials say the goal is to prepare units by simulating real-world situations. The trucks must arrive intact, with glass, mirrors, and wheels in place but drained of fluids. They don't need to run, though all wheels must roll. The Air Force listed other types of cars, SUVs, and pickups, but Cybertrucks were the only specific model req…
News
$1M Cross-Country Title-Washing Ring Used Stolen Porsches, Audis, BMWs In PA: AG
A high-end title-washing ring based in central Pennsylvania profited more than $1 million by selling stolen luxury cars from Florida, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The fraudulent operation was allegedly led by 44-year-old Anthony E. Troncoso, who, with a network of 12 others, used fake documents to “wash” vehicle titles, then sold over two dozen stolen cars to private buyers, dealers, and auction houses between 2022 and 2023, according to AG Sunday. The vehicles—many of them Porsches, Audis, BMWs, Land Rovers, and other high-end brands—were stolen in Florida. …
Sports
Wrestler ‘Buff’ Bagwell Gets Leg Amputated Following 2020 Crash: ‘I’m Taking This By The Horns’
Five years after he was involved in a gruesome car crash, Marcus "Buff" Bagwell is facing his latest battle outside of the ring. The five-time WCW World Tag Team Champion underwent an above-the-knee amputation after multiple attempts to repair damage from the 2020 crash were unsuccessful. Bagwell crashed his car into a shopping mall in 2020, leaving him with grievous injuries that ultimately led to his decision to amputate. His story was documented by former WWE wrestler Maven Huffman on his YouTube channel following the July 9 surgery. In the 1990s, Buff Bagwell was one of the…
Business
SiriusXM Launches First Ad-Supported Subscription Tier: What Listeners Should Know
SiriusXM is rolling out its first advertising-supported subscription plan aimed at drivers who don't renew after free trials expire in their vehicles. The new SiriusXM Play service costs under $7 per month, the satellite radio company announced on Tuesday, July 15. The tier with limited ads includes more than 130 channels in the car, along with access to SiriusXM's streaming app. SiriusXM Play is currently available on a limited basis but is expected to expand to nearly 100 million vehicles by the end of 2025. The plan targets a key audience: drivers who enjoy SiriusXM during free…
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