2 Troopers Hurt In Crash After SUV Crosses Into Patrol Car's Lane In Capital Region 2 Troopers Hurt In Crash After SUV Crosses Into Patrol Car's Lane In Capital Region
2 Troopers Hurt In Crash After SUV Crosses Into Patrol Car's Lane In Capital Region Two New York State Police members were injured after an SUV struck their patrol vehicle in Columbia County, authorities said.  The crash happened at around 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12, on Route 31 near Hill Road in the Town of Livingston, New York State Police announced. According to the agency, a marked patrol vehicle with both a Field Training Officer and a Probationary Trooper inside was traveling southbound when an oncoming Lexus SUV crossed into its lane.   Investigators said the trooper driving the patrol vehicle tried to avoid the crash by steering onto the west shou…
Clothing Returns Surge As GLP-1 Users Drop Sizes Clothing Returns Surge As GLP-1 Users Drop Sizes
Clothing Returns Surge As Glp-1 Users Drop Sizes A major shift in shopping habits is creating a costly fit problem for clothing sellers. Retailers are seeing more apparel returns and exchanges tied to customers' use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications. The drugs, a class that includes medications used for weight loss and diabetes treatment, can lead to rapid body-size changes. That has some shoppers buying multiple sizes of the same item, trying them on at home, and returning what does not fit. Some users can drop about one clothing size a month at peak weight loss, according to The Wall Street Journal. That creates a moving target for sho…
Venus, Jupiter, Mercury Will Join Moon In Evening Sky Show: When, Where To Watch Venus, Jupiter, Mercury Will Join Moon In Evening Sky Show: When, Where To Watch
Venus, Jupiter, Mercury Will Join Moon In Evening Sky Show: When, Where To Watch The evening sky is about to put the finishing touch on a rare June display. A slender crescent moon will join Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury in the western sky on Tuesday, June 16, and Wednesday, June 17, creating one of the month’s best skywatching moments. Daily Voice previously reported that the lineup would be visible shortly after sunset, weather permitting. Earlier report: Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon The best viewing window will be about 30 to 60 minutes after sunset. In the Northeast, that means roughly between 8:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Look low toward the west-n…
Metal Pipe-Wielding Subway Robber Sentenced To State Prison In Albany Metal Pipe-Wielding Subway Robber Sentenced To State Prison In Albany
Metal Pipe-Wielding Subway Robber Sentenced To State Prison In Albany A man who stormed into an Albany Subway restaurant armed with a metal pipe and threatened workers before stealing cash is headed to state prison. Justin Johnson, 39, of Albany, was sentenced to 13½ years in state prison followed by five years of post-release supervision on Wednesday, June 10, according to Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon. Johnson previously pleaded guilty to First Degree Robbery. Albany Police responded to the Subway at 579 New Scotland Ave. shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 11 for a reported robbery, prosecutors said. Johnson entered the restaurant carrying …
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…
NBC Cancels Primetime Show Featuring Jimmy Fallon NBC Cancels Primetime Show Featuring Jimmy Fallon
NBC Cancels Primetime Show Featuring Jimmy Fallon A familiar NBC face has lost one piece of his primetime portfolio. NBC has canceled "On Brand With Jimmy Fallon" after one season, multiple reports said, including Deadline. The unscripted competition series featured Jimmy Fallon launching a marketing agency, with contestants competing to create advertising and branding campaigns for major companies. Fallon, host of "The Tonight Show," created, hosted, and executive-produced the show through his production company, Electric Hot Dog. He was joined by marketing executive Bozoma Saint John, the former Netflix chief marketing officer, who ser…
Woman Dragged By SUV During Protection Order Incident In NY: Sheriff Woman Dragged By SUV During Protection Order Incident In NY: Sheriff
Woman Dragged By SUV During Protection Order Incident In NY: Sheriff A woman suffered injuries after she was partially dragged by a vehicle during a domestic-related incident in New York, authorities announced on Sunday, June 14. Craig A. Simmons, 39, of Malta, was arrested following an investigation into a personal injury crash reported on Ellsworth Boulevard in Malta at 10:11 a.m. on Friday, May 30, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office. Simmons was charged on Sunday, June 1, with aggravated family offense and first-degree criminal contempt, both class E felonies, as well as second-degree reckless endangerment, a class A misdemeanor, the sheri…
Major Retailers Now Using License Plate Readers In Parking Lots: What To Know Major Retailers Now Using License Plate Readers In Parking Lots: What To Know
Major Retailers Now Using License Plate Readers In Parking Lots: What To Know A quick shopping trip may now leave behind more than a receipt. Automated license plate readers are being used in parking lots at some major retailers, including Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, Target, and Costco, according to multiple reports. The systems, known as ALPRs, use cameras and software to capture license plate numbers from vehicles as they enter, leave, or pass through parking areas. Retailers say the technology is being used for security, theft prevention, and public safety. Privacy advocates say shoppers may not know when their plate is being scanned, how long the data is kept, …
Popular 32-Year-Old American Singer On Tour Among 6 Killed In Mid-Air Brazil Crash Popular 32-Year-Old American Singer On Tour Among 6 Killed In Mid-Air Brazil Crash
Popular 32-Year-Old American Singer On Tour Among 6 Killed In Mid-Air Brazil Crash A flight above one of the world’s most recognizable cities ended in disaster. American singer and producer Oliver Tree was among six people killed Sunday, June 14, when two helicopters collided in mid-air over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, according to multiple reports. Tree, whose full name was Oliver Tree Nickell, was 32. The crash happened over Recreio dos Bandeirantes, in western Rio de Janeiro, according to El País. One of the helicopters crashed into a parking area with electric vehicles, sparking a fire that burned about 20 vehicles, El País reported. The crash killed all six people abo…
FBI Warns Of Phantom Hacker Scams Targeting Bank Accounts FBI Warns Of Phantom Hacker Scams Targeting Bank Accounts
FBI Warns Of Phantom Hacker Scams Targeting Bank Accounts A hoax that sounds like a rescue can end with an empty bank account. Federal authorities are warning about Phantom Hacker scams, a layered fraud scheme that can trick victims into moving their own money to criminals, according to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. The scam often begins with someone posing as tech support. The person may contact a victim by phone, text, email, or a pop-up message and claim a computer problem needs immediate attention. The FBI says victims are then directed to download software that grants the scammer remote access to their computers. Once inside, the…
$28K SNAP Fraud Scheme Lands NY Woman Conviction: Prosecutors $28K SNAP Fraud Scheme Lands NY Woman Conviction: Prosecutors
$28K SNAP Fraud Scheme Lands NY Woman Conviction: Prosecutors A years-long scheme to collect thousands in public assistance benefits ended with a guilty verdict for a Schenectady County woman, prosecutors announced on Monday, June 1. Sonia Rajpaul, 31, of Rotterdam, was convicted by a Schenectady County jury on May 22 following a five-day trial, according to Schenectady County District Attorney Robert M. Carney. Rajpaul was found guilty of one count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, one count of Welfare Fraud in the Third Degree, two counts of Perjury in the First Degree, and 10 counts of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree…
12 Dead After Skydiving Plane Crashes Near Missouri Airport 12 Dead After Skydiving Plane Crashes Near Missouri Airport
12 Dead After Skydiving Plane Crashes Near Missouri Airport A skydiving flight ended in disaster shortly after takeoff. A pilot and 11 skydivers were killed Sunday, June 14, when a plane crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The agency said troopers were assisting the Butler Police Department and the Bates County Sheriff’s Office after a fatal crash near the airport. UPDATE: 12 people were killed after a plane carrying 11 skydivers and a pilot crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri. -FOX4 https://t.co/UWdylPia1M pic.twitter.com/QyxoXy65Fb — Breaking911 (@Breaki…
Family Taken Hostage During Raid Following Shots Fired Incident In Albany: Police Family Taken Hostage During Raid Following Shots Fired Incident In Albany: Police
Family Taken Hostage During Raid Following Shots Fired Incident In Albany: Police A shooting investigation turned into a hostage situation when a suspect allegedly fled a police raid, forced his way into a nearby home, and trapped a woman and three children inside, Albany police announced on Thursday, June 11. Jahmel Inman, 32, of Albany, was arrested on Wednesday, June 10, following an investigation by members of the Albany Police Department's Criminal Investigation Unit. The investigation began after officers responded to the 500 block of First Street near Ontario Street for reports of shots fired at approximately 10:20 p.m. on Friday, May 22, according to police. Whe…
Woman Accused Of Slashing Man's Neck Faces Attempted Murder Charge In Albany Woman Accused Of Slashing Man's Neck Faces Attempted Murder Charge In Albany
Woman Accused Of Slashing Man's Neck Faces Attempted Murder Charge In Albany A woman accused of slashing a man in the neck during an apartment altercation in Albany has been indicted on attempted murder charges, the Albany County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, June 12. Ronita Roberts, 45, of Albany, was arraigned before Judge Roger McDonough on Friday afternoon and charged with Attempted Murder, Assault in the First Degree, and Assault in the Second Degree, according to the district attorney's office. Albany Police responded to 400 Central Ave. around 1:25 p.m. on Monday, June 2, for a report of a stabbing, authorities said. Officers found a 67-year…
Retired Firefighter Shoots 3 Philadelphia Police Officers In Gunfight Retired Firefighter Shoots 3 Philadelphia Police Officers In Gunfight
Retired Firefighter Shoots 3 Philadelphia Police Officers In Gunfight Three Philadelphia police officers were wounded after a retired firefighter opened fire during a confrontation at an active crime scene in West Philadelphia, authorities said. The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, near North 54th and Arlington streets in the city's Wynnefield neighborhood, according to Philadelphia police. Officers assigned to the 19th District had responded to reports of a person with a weapon and shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, they began investigating and canvassing for witnesses and evidence. During that investigation, a 57-year-old man, now…
Knife Pulled During Crossgates Mall Clothing Theft Lands Albany Man Robbery Conviction Knife Pulled During Crossgates Mall Clothing Theft Lands Albany Man Robbery Conviction
Knife Pulled During Crossgates Mall Clothing Theft Lands Albany Man Robbery Conviction A shoplifting attempt that escalated into a knife-point confrontation outside Crossgates Mall has resulted in multiple robbery convictions, prosecutors announced on Wednesday, June 10. Jamie Jacobs, 47, of Albany, was found guilty following a three-day jury trial of two counts of Robbery in the First Degree and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon said. The convictions stem from an incident on Sept. 9, 2025, when Jacobs stole two pairs of shoes and clothing from JCPenney at Crossgates Mall in Guilderland, accordin…
Bullet Fired Into Child's Bedroom Lands Albany Man Felony Charges In Watervliet Bullet Fired Into Child's Bedroom Lands Albany Man Felony Charges In Watervliet
Bullet Fired Into Child's Bedroom Lands Albany Man Felony Charges In Watervliet A bullet that pierced the wall of a child's bedroom at a Watervliet apartment complex has led to multiple felony charges against an Albany man, police announced on Thursday, June 11. Rodney L. Patterson, 22, of Albany, was arrested following an investigation into a shooting at the Michael J. Day Apartments on Sunday, June 8, according to the Watervliet Police Department. Detectives determined Patterson was responsible for discharging the firearm that sent a bullet into a neighboring apartment, where it was discovered inside a child's room, police said. Investigators learned Patterson fled …
Salmonella Risk Prompts Expanded Vitamin Recall Salmonella Risk Prompts Expanded Vitamin Recall
Salmonella Risk Prompts Expanded Vitamin Recall A product sold through some of the country’s biggest online marketplaces is now part of a wider safety alert. Total Nutrition Inc., of Deer Park, New York, expanded its recall of TNVitamins and Doctor’s Pride Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa Capsules because of possible Salmonella contamination, the US Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday, June 11. The expanded recall follows a supply chain review that identified additional lot numbers linked to the same raw material lot tied to the original recall, according to the company announcement posted by the FDA. The products w…
Ex-NFL Star Aldon Smith Dies At 36 Ex-NFL Star Aldon Smith Dies At 36
Ex-nfl Star Aldon Smith Dies At 36 A former NFL standout whose career started with record-setting force has died. Aldon Smith, a former San Francisco 49ers linebacker and pass rusher, died at age 36, the team announced Saturday evening, June 13, in a statement on social media. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. The 49ers called Smith’s death a “sudden and tragic passing” and remembered his “undeniable talent and sheer dominance” on the field. The team also said Smith would be remembered for his “infectious smile.” The 49ers mourn the passing of former LB Aldon Smith.📰 https://t.co/gVxEEdWtLp pic.twitter.com/…
Dolly Parton Announces Brand-New Business Venture Dolly Parton Announces Brand-New Business Venture
Dolly Parton Announces Brand-New Business Venture Dolly Parton has found a new way to help fans start their day. The country music icon has launched Cup of Ambition, a new signature coffee brand inspired by her beloved anthem "9 to 5," according to the brand’s website, cupofambition.com. Parton announced the news on social media. The coffee brand is being launched in partnership with Community Coffee. Its first lineup will include Light, Medium, and Dark roasts. The first public pours will be served at Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop, which opens Wednesday, June 24, off Exit 22 on I-65 south of Nashville, the Cup of Ambition website says.…
New Details Released In Death Of 'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy, NY Native New Details Released In Death Of 'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy, NY Native
New Details Released In Death Of 'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy, NY Native A new report has added more detail to the killing of a familiar face from film and television. Actor James Handy died from a stab wound to the torso and neck compression, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, multiple reports said Friday, June 12. People reported that the medical examiner ruled the 81-year-old actor’s death a homicide. Entertainment Weekly also reported the cause and manner of death, citing the medical examiner’s findings: https://ew.com/james-handy-fatal-stabbing-cause-of-death-new-details-11993670 Handy, known for roles in "Top Gun: Maverick," "…
NYC Reporter Bill Ritter Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis On Air, But He's Staying On TV NYC Reporter Bill Ritter Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis On Air, But He's Staying On TV
NYC Reporter Bill Ritter Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis On Air, But He's Staying On TV Bill Ritter's final night at the ABC7 anchor desk came with an emotional Alzheimer's diagnosis — but the longtime New York journalist says viewers have not seen the last of him. Ritter, a fixture on Eyewitness News for decades, announced during Friday's 6 p.m. newscast that he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. The broadcast marked his final night anchoring the program. The 75-year-old said he had already begun scaling back his workload last year, stepping away from the 11 p.m. newscast and later the 5 p.m. broadcast with plans to spend more time with family. Those pl…
Trump Reveals Timing For Iran Deal He Says Is Ready To Be Signed Trump Reveals Timing For Iran Deal He Says Is Ready To Be Signed
Trump Reveals Timing For Iran Deal He Says Is Ready To Be Signed A major foreign policy claim is now tied to a very specific deadline. President Donald Trump said that a deal involving Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, June 14, which is also his 80th birthday. "The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Saturday afternoon, June 13, adding that the Strait of Hormuz would be "OPEN TO ALL" after it is signed. Axios reported that the US and Iran, along with Pakistani and Qatari mediators, are expected to hold a virtual meeting on Sunday and electronically sign a memorandum of understanding. The agreement is expec…
Driver Falls Asleep, Crashes Into Tree On Long Island; Passenger Seriously Hurt Driver Falls Asleep, Crashes Into Tree On Long Island; Passenger Seriously Hurt
Driver Falls Asleep, Crashes Into Tree On Long Island; Passenger Seriously Hurt A passenger was seriously injured when a driver fell asleep behind the wheel and crashed into a tree on Long Island, police announced. Joseph Michael Uhl, 31, of Coram, was driving a 2004 Jeep SUV northbound on Ocean Avenue in Ronkonkoma, when he fell asleep and the vehicle left the roadway, striking a tree at approximately 3:08 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, according to Suffolk County Police. Uhl suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment, police said. The passenger, a 50-year-old East Northport woman, was transported to the same hos…
Woman Sprays Unknown Substance Into Crowd At Long Island Hotel, Sends 4 To Hospital: Police Woman Sprays Unknown Substance Into Crowd At Long Island Hotel, Sends 4 To Hospital: Police
Woman Sprays Unknown Substance Into Crowd At Long Island Hotel, Sends 4 To Hospital: Police A woman is accused of spraying an unknown substance into a crowd during a disturbance at a Long Island hotel, sending four people to the hospital, police announced on Saturday, June 13. Jacquelyn Chan, 33, of East Garden City, was arrested after officers responded to La Quinta Inn, 821 Stewart Ave., in East Garden City at 8:44 p.m. on Friday, June 12, according to Nassau County Police. Investigators determined that during a physical altercation, Chan sprayed an unknown substance into a crowd of people, police said. Four victims were exposed to the substance, suffered irritation, and were tr…
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…
World Cup Traffic Nightmare Begins Today: NJDOT Says 'Skip It' If You Can World Cup Traffic Nightmare Begins Today: NJDOT Says 'Skip It' If You Can
World Cup Traffic Nightmare Begins Today: Njdot Says 'Skip It' If You Can World Cup match day has arrived in New Jersey, and transportation officials have a simple message for commuters: avoid the Meadowlands if you can. There is generally no on-site parking allowed for the matches being held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, meaning traffic is going to be a nightmare. The first match at the stadium is Saturday, June 13 at 6 p.m., between Brazil and Morocco in Group C. As of Saturday morning, there were limited parking passes available at nearby American Dream Mall, starting at $229. A World Cup traffic forecast map released by state transportation offi…
New UFO Files Include Videos Of 2024, 2025 Sightings In Northeastern US: Watch New UFO Files Include Videos Of 2024, 2025 Sightings In Northeastern US: Watch
New UFO Files Include Videos Of 2024, 2025 Sightings In Northeastern US: Watch A new federal release is giving the public another look at unexplained sightings. The Department of War released its third batch of declassified UFO and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena records on Friday, June 12, via its public UAP portal at war.gov/UFO. The latest release includes 53 documents, 10 images, six videos, and three NASA audio recordings from the CIA, FBI, NASA, and the Department of Defense. The records include several accounts involving orb-like objects, glowing lights, and historical UFO reports. One video, "Orbs Over the Pond," involved an October 2024 sighting at ab…
NY Native Gene Shalit Dies: Colorful 'Today' Show Personality NY Native Gene Shalit Dies: Colorful 'Today' Show Personality
NY Native Gene Shalit Dies: Colorful 'Today' Show Personality A familiar face from morning television, movie reviews, and decades of pop culture has died. Gene Shalit, the longtime NBC "Today" show film and book critic known for his bushy mustache, bright bow ties, wild hair, and pun-filled reviews, died Friday, June 12, NBC News reported. He was 100. His family told NBC News that Shalit died peacefully after what they described as an amazing life. Shalit joined "Today" as a book reviewer in 1970 and became the program’s full-time film and book critic in 1973. He remained on the morning show until retiring in November 2010. For generations of v…
'Slam Frank': Multiethnic Genderqueer Musical About Anne Frank Comes To Broadway 'Slam Frank': Multiethnic Genderqueer Musical About Anne Frank Comes To Broadway
'Slam Frank': Multiethnic Genderqueer Musical About Anne Frank Comes To Broadway Well, this is different. "Slam Frank," a brand-new musical that reimagines the story of Anne Frank, will be premiering Off Broadway this fall at the Orpheum Theater. Producers announced the show on June 12, a date that would have been Frank's 96th birthday and the anniversary of when she received her diary, which was eventually published as "The Diary of Anne Frank." Frank's diary chronicles her Jewish family hiding from the Nazis during the Holocaust. Frank's family was eventually captured and she died at Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp at the age of 15. The musical tells Anne Frank's st…
Fires, Property Damage Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Kitchenware Fires, Property Damage Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Kitchenware
Fires, Property Damage Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Kitchenware More than 86,000 insulated bowls are being recalled after dozens overheated or caught fire in microwaves. HSN issued the recall for about 86,040 Kitchen HQ Thermal Insulated Bowls with detachable hinged lids, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, June 11. Metal springs in the bowls' detachable hinged lids can catch fire when used in the microwave. According to CPSC, HSN has received 30 reports of the insulated bowls smoking, sparking, melting, or catching fire when microwaved. One incident resulted in a fire that caused property damage. The recall covers certai…