New Study Challenges Long-Held Belief About Alcohol: What To Know New Study Challenges Long-Held Belief About Alcohol: What To Know
New Study Challenges Long-Held Belief About Alcohol: What To Know A common habit is getting a closer scientific look. A study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs found no protective health effect from alcohol at any level of consumption. The study examined how drinking affects the lifetime risk of death from alcohol-related causes in the US. Researchers estimated that men who drink 14 drinks per week face about a 1-in-25 lifetime risk of dying from an alcohol-related illness or injury. That equals a 4 percent lifetime death risk tied to a drinking level that previous federal dietary guidance placed at the upper end for men. The stu…
Hiker On Mushrooms Runs From Group After Argument In NY State Park — Then Arrested, Cops Say Hiker On Mushrooms Runs From Group After Argument In NY State Park — Then Arrested, Cops Say
Hiker On Mushrooms Runs From Group After Argument In NY State Park — Then Arrested, Cops Say A 30-year-old man faces charges after taking mushrooms during a hike in a New York state park, fleeing from his hiking group after an argument, and running to a nearby street before being caught with drugs, police said. Brooklyn resident Jashiya B. Smith, 30, was arrested on Tuesday, June 16, following an incident that began late Monday night, June 15, in Harriman State Park, New York State Police announced.  According to the agency, the events leading to Smith's arrest began just after 8 p.m. on Monday, when New York State Park Police responded to a report of lost hikers in the p…
Chick-Fil-A Dethroned As Nation's Top Fast-Food Chain After 11 Years: See Who's No. 1 Chick-Fil-A Dethroned As Nation's Top Fast-Food Chain After 11 Years: See Who's No. 1
Chick-Fil-A Dethroned As Nation's Top Fast-Food Chain After 11 Years: See Who's No. 1 A sandwich chain born on the Jersey Shore has knocked Chick-fil-A off its perch as the best fast-food chain in the country, according to a new survey. Jersey Mike's Subs was the No. 1 quick-service restaurant in the American Customer Satisfaction Index's annual ACSI Restaurant and Food Delivery Study. The Manasquan, New Jersey-based company posted a score of 84 in its first appearance on the rankings, ending Chick-fil-A's 11-year reign. The top spot is a major milestone for the chain that started as Mike's Subs in 1958. At 17 years old, founder and CEO Peter Ca…
NY Driver Dragged Fatal Crash Victim Off Road Before Fleeing, Admits Guilt In Hit-And-Run NY Driver Dragged Fatal Crash Victim Off Road Before Fleeing, Admits Guilt In Hit-And-Run
NY Driver Dragged Fatal Crash Victim Off Road Before Fleeing, Admits Guilt In Hit-And-Run A man admitted to striking and killing a pedestrian, dragging her body off the road, and fleeing the scene without calling for help in New York, prosecutors announced on Tuesday, June 16. Lan Huynh Truong, 45, of Selden, pleaded guilty on Monday, June 15, to Leaving the Scene of an Incident Without Reporting Resulting in Death and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a License in the death of Victoria "Vicky" Hutson, 37, also of Selden, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney. The fatal crash happened at approximately 11:21 a.m. on Nov. 5, 2025, on Boyle Road near Villag…
NY Teen Escapes Alley Rape, Climbs Fence To Call 911 As Suspect Searches For Her: DA NY Teen Escapes Alley Rape, Climbs Fence To Call 911 As Suspect Searches For Her: DA
NY Teen Escapes Alley Rape, Climbs Fence To Call 911 As Suspect Searches For Her: DA A 16-year-old girl escaped an alleged rape, climbed a fence while partially unclothed, and called 911 as the suspect searched for her in New York, prosecutors announced on Tuesday, June 16. Antonio Melendez Reyes, 59, was indicted after the attack on New York Avenue on Saturday, June 6, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney. The teen was walking home when Melendez Reyes allegedly approached her and repeatedly asked for her phone number, prosecutors said. After she refused, he allegedly forced her into an alley and sexually assaulted her. The girl escaped during t…
Get Free Aldi Grocery Boxes With Special Food Surprises: Here's How Get Free Aldi Grocery Boxes With Special Food Surprises: Here's How
Get Free Aldi Grocery Boxes With Special Food Surprises: Here's How Aldi is jumping onto the blind box trend with a limited-time giveaway offering shoppers free bundles of surprise products. The supermarket chain will release a new "Aldi Blind Box" each day from Monday, June 22, through Thursday, June 25, with each box available at noon while supplies last. Shoppers can visit aldiblindbox.com to claim that day's themed box, enter their shipping information, and have it delivered to their door for free. The promotion is inspired by surprise unboxing trends that have grown popular in fashion, beauty, and collectibles. "The Aldi Blind Box taps …
Baby Girl Delivered In SUV Along NY Road By Officer, EMT, Paramedic Baby Girl Delivered In SUV Along NY Road By Officer, EMT, Paramedic
Baby Girl Delivered In SUV Along NY Road By Officer, EMT, Paramedic A baby girl was delivered inside an SUV parked along a Long Island roadway after a police officer, paramedic and EMT rushed to help a mother in active labor, authorities announced on Tuesday, June 16. The emergency unfolded at 4:13 a.m. along southbound County Road 51 in Eastport, according to Suffolk County Police. A 911 caller reported a woman in active labor in the passenger seat of a Nissan Pathfinder parked on the side of the road. Seventh Precinct Officer Amanda Brisson arrived and helped the mother prepare for delivery inside the vehicle, police said. When East Moriches Rescue arr…
Officer Injured When Drunk Driver Crashes Into Patrol Car In NY: Police Officer Injured When Drunk Driver Crashes Into Patrol Car In NY: Police
Officer Injured When Drunk Driver Crashes Into Patrol Car In NY: Police A suspected drunk driver slammed into a police vehicle, sending an officer to the hospital in New York, police announced on Tuesday, June 16. Rene Dominguez Alonso, 38, of North New Hyde Park, was arrested after the crash near New Hyde Park Road and Aberdeen Road in North New Hyde Park at 4:20 a.m., according to Nassau County Police. A Third Precinct officer was on routine patrol when a gray 2004 Infiniti sedan struck the patrol vehicle from behind, police said. Another patrol unit nearby on an unrelated assignment witnessed the collision. The driver remained at the scene while officers …
McDonald's Reviving Fan-Favorite Dessert: How It Celebrates Nation's 250th Birthday McDonald's Reviving Fan-Favorite Dessert: How It Celebrates Nation's 250th Birthday
McDonald's Reviving Fan-Favorite Dessert: How It Celebrates Nation's 250th Birthday McDonald's is bringing back one of its most recognizable desserts for a limited time as summer gets underway. The Fried Apple Pie will return to participating McDonald's locations nationwide, the fast-food giant announced in a news release on Tuesday, June 16. The handheld dessert will be available starting on Tuesday, June 23. In the 1960s, an East Tennessee McDonald's restaurant owner named Litton Cochran created a fried apple hand pie. The dessert became a local favorite before eventually becoming a McDonald's classic. The Fried Apple Pie features an apple filling wr…
She Rescued A Newborn Fawn Found Beside His Dead Mother: Then Came The Charges She Rescued A Newborn Fawn Found Beside His Dead Mother: Then Came The Charges
She Rescued A Newborn Fawn Found Beside His Dead Mother: Then Came The Charges Cammy Lowe rescued a newborn fawn that she found next to its dead mother and nursed him for years. Now, the Lawrenceville, NJ resident and barn owner has found herself running afoul of the law years after she said the wild animal, who she named Ruby, escaped. In April, Lowe was convicted of possessing a potentially dangerous species without a permit, interfering with a conservation officer and having the deer illegally castrated. Court records show Lowe was charged on July 25, 2024, with possessing a live indigenous or exotic animal without a permit, interference with the duties of …
Drug-Impaired NY Driver Resists Deputies After Crashing Pickup Into Bushes: Sheriff Drug-Impaired NY Driver Resists Deputies After Crashing Pickup Into Bushes: Sheriff
Drug-Impaired NY Driver Resists Deputies After Crashing Pickup Into Bushes: Sheriff A pickup truck crash led to the arrest of a New York man on drug-impaired driving and resisting arrest charges, authorities announced on Sunday, June 14. Adam S. Arnold, 46, of Ballston, was charged following a crash on Brookline Road in the Town of Ballston at 1:42 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office. Investigators said Arnold was driving a 2017 Dodge pickup west on Brookline Road when he left the roadway and struck bushes. No other vehicles or people were involved in the crash, and Arnold was not injured, authorities said. The investigation led de…
Pizza Hut Getting New Owner After $2.7B In Major Deals: What To Know Pizza Hut Getting New Owner After $2.7B In Major Deals: What To Know
Pizza Hut Getting New Owner After $2.7B In Major Deals: What To Know Pizza Hut is being sold in a $2.7 billion deal as the struggling pizza chain looks for a reset after years of slumping sales and growing competition. Yum! Brands has reached agreements to sell Pizza Hut in two separate transactions, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday, June 16. Private equity firm LongRange Capital will buy all locations outside mainland China for about $1.5 billion, while the mainland China business will be sold to Yum China Holdings for about $1.2 billion. The sales come after Yum said it was reviewing strategic options for Pizza Hut in …
New York Native Killed In Head-On Crash In Pennsylvania New York Native Killed In Head-On Crash In Pennsylvania
New York Native Killed In Head-On Crash In Pennsylvania A longtime New York native was killed in a head-on crash in Pennsylvania, officials announced. Nicholas Greci, 67, of Red Lion, died from blunt force trauma injuries suffered in a two-vehicle crash in Windsor Township, according to the York County Coroner's Office. The cause of death was ruled blunt force trauma, and the manner of death was ruled accidental. The crash happened near the intersection of Cape Horn Road and Woodridge Drive around 5:30 a.m. on Friday, June 12, according to the coroner. Investigators said Greci was driving south on Cape Horn Road when a northbound vehicle struc…
Man Arrested 3 Times In 5 Days, Accused Of Stealing Cars, Wallet In NY: Police Man Arrested 3 Times In 5 Days, Accused Of Stealing Cars, Wallet In NY: Police
Man Arrested 3 Times In 5 Days, Accused Of Stealing Cars, Wallet In NY: Police A 24-year-old man was arrested three times in five days in Ulster County and is accused of stealing multiple vehicles and a wallet — and being repeatedly released, police said.  Luke M. Heiser, 24, was arrested in connection with a string of separate crimes that occurred between June 9 and June 13, the City of Kingston Police Department announced Monday, June 15.  The investigation began on June 9 when a victim reported a stolen wallet and the unauthorized use of credit cards that had been inside it. Police said the wallet was later found in a storm drain where it had been di…
Explosive Drone Plot Targeting White House UFC Event Thwarted, FBI Says Explosive Drone Plot Targeting White House UFC Event Thwarted, FBI Says
Explosive Drone Plot Targeting White House UFC Event Thwarted, FBI Says Federal authorities say a major public event was spared from a dangerous plot. FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Tuesday morning, June 16, that the FBI and law enforcement partners thwarted alleged planned attacks tied to the "UFC Freedom 250" event in Washington, DC. The event was hosted by President Donald Trump on the White House South Lawn on Sunday, June 14, as part of his 80th birthday weekend and the country’s upcoming semiquincentennial celebrations. Patel said the FBI and its partners became aware on Wednesday, June 10, of a potential threat involving people outside the Nationa…
Cold Front Will Trigger New Storm System In Northeast: Here's When Cold Front Will Trigger New Storm System In Northeast: Here's When
Cold Front Will Trigger New Storm System In Northeast: Here's When A pleasant start to the week is about to take a stormier turn. Mostly sunny skies and comfortable conditions are expected across much of the Northeast on Tuesday, June 16, according to the National Weather Service. Unsettled weather will begin to return on Wednesday, June 17, as humidity increases. Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms will be possible, especially farther west, the National Weather Service said. The shift will affect New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. A stronger storm threat is expected Thursday, June 18, as a…
Actress Anne Schedeen Dies: Best Known As Mom On Popular NBC Sitcom 'ALF' Actress Anne Schedeen Dies: Best Known As Mom On Popular NBC Sitcom 'ALF'
Actress Anne Schedeen Dies: Best Known As Mom On Popular NBC Sitcom 'ALF' A familiar face from one of TV’s quirkiest sitcom families has died. Anne Schedeen, best known for playing Kate Tanner on the NBC sitcom "ALF," died at age 77, her family announced Sunday, June 14, in a post on her Facebook page. A cause of death was not publicly disclosed. "We are bereft without her," her family wrote, also calling Schedeen "a force." The family remembered her creative energy, humor, artwork, handmade jewelry, oil paintings, sculptures, costumes, and love of stories. They also asked those mourning her to "Raise a margarita in her honor." Schedeen is survived by her hus…
Clothing Returns Surge As GLP-1 Users Drop Sizes: How Retailers Are Responding Clothing Returns Surge As GLP-1 Users Drop Sizes: How Retailers Are Responding
Clothing Returns Surge As Glp-1 Users Drop Sizes: How Retailers Are Responding 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…
Man Dies After Fight, 2 Charged With Gang Assault In NY Man Dies After Fight, 2 Charged With Gang Assault In NY
Man Dies After Fight, 2 Charged With Gang Assault In NY A deadly fight inside a New York home has led to criminal charges against two Long Island residents, police announced on Tuesday, June 16. Christopher Martin, 48, suffered serious injuries during a fight at a home on Hounslow Road in Shirley on Sunday, June 14, according to Suffolk County Police. A resident of the home called 911 around 7:30 p.m. to report that a man who rented a room at the residence had been injured during a fight, police said. Officers arrived to find Martin seriously hurt. Martin was taken to NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk in Patchogue, where he was pronounced dead a s…
Dazzling Display Now Hours Away: Jupiter, Mercury, Venus Will Align With Moon Dazzling Display Now Hours Away: Jupiter, Mercury, Venus Will Align With Moon
Dazzling Display Now Hours Away: Jupiter, Mercury, Venus Will Align With Moon The evening sky is about to put the finishing touch on a rare June display. A slender crescent moon will join Jupiter, Mercury, and Venus, 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 …
Meet The 4-Foot Tall Exotic Dancer On Brand-New TLC Dating Show 'Little Singles' Meet The 4-Foot Tall Exotic Dancer On Brand-New TLC Dating Show 'Little Singles'
Meet The 4-Foot Tall Exotic Dancer On Brand-New TLC Dating Show 'Little Singles' A 4-foot-tall exotic dancer and OnlyFans creator from the NYC-area is now looking for love on national television. Jordanna "JJ" James, a 37-year-old West Haven, CT native, is one of the stars of TLC's new reality dating series, "Little Singles," which premiered Monday, June 15. The show follows a group of little people who reunite in Palm Springs after first meeting at a Little People convention, with romance, friendship, and drama unfolding under one roof. James already had a spotlight of her own before TLC came calling. On OnlyFans, James describes herself as "Tiny 4’0 pocket rocket wh…
Major Boating Retailer Closing NY Stores, Dozens More Amid Bankruptcy: See Full List Major Boating Retailer Closing NY Stores, Dozens More Amid Bankruptcy: See Full List
Major Boating Retailer Closing NY Stores, Dozens More Amid Bankruptcy: See Full List A major boating and marine retailer with locations across the Northeast is closing nearly 60 stores after filing for bankruptcy. West Marine will shutter 59 locations in 23 states as part of its Chapter 11 restructuring, the Florida-based company announced on its website. The retailer filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday, May 17. The company reported more than 100,000 creditors and between $500 million and $1 billion in both assets and liabilities, according to court documents. "This decision reflects our effort to align our store footprint with our current business needs, while …
US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California
US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California A flight from one of the nation’s most important military test bases ended in a horrific crash. A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress went down shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The crash happened around 11:20 a.m. West Coast time on Monday, June 15, on the base airfield in the Mojave Desert. A large plume of smoke was visible across the high desert after the crash. Crew conditions and any casualties were not immediately released because the response was still active. There were reportedly eight crew members on the aircraft. Emergency crews were dispatched to th…
KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing
KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing KFC is making major changes to its restaurants as it faces growing competition from fast-food rivals that are focusing more on chicken. The chain announced a sweeping global overhaul in a news release on Monday, June 15. KFC said it will lean into new boneless chicken items, expanded sauces, and specialty drinks, along with redesigned restaurants and branding. The boneless push comes as chains like McDonald's, Wendy's, and Taco Bell have recently added more chicken options. "In an increasingly crowded category, we have a clear opportunity to set the standard for modern chicken in…
ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds
ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds The FBI is investigating after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fired gunshots after being struck by a vehicle on Monday morning, June 15, federal officials confirmed. At 9:30 a.m., ICE was trying to make an arrest on Route 72 near Mermaid Drive in Manahawkin when the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, striking the agent, Stafford police said. The agent fired his weapon at the vehicle, repeatedly striking it, police said. ICE said that the agent was attempting to arrest Freidrich Castillo-Ormeno, an illegal immigrant from Peru, who was given a final order of rem…
Mold Found In Popular Nasal Spray, Prompting Nationwide Recall Mold Found In Popular Nasal Spray, Prompting Nationwide Recall
Mold Found In Popular Nasal Spray, Prompting Nationwide Recall A nasal spray sold through Amazon is being recalled because it may be contaminated with mold that can cause "serious and life-threatening infections." Beekeeper's Naturals is voluntarily recalling bottles of its Saline Nasal Spray, the company announced on Thursday, June 11. The Food and Drug Administration posted the recall on Friday, June 12. Testing found the affected sprays were above acceptable microbiological limits for yeast and may contain a type of mold called Aspergillus species. People with weakened immune systems or lung diseases face the greatest risks from the r…
ICE Arrests Convicted New York Robbery, Cocaine Conspirator In Pennsylvania ICE Arrests Convicted New York Robbery, Cocaine Conspirator In Pennsylvania
ICE Arrests Convicted New York Robbery, Cocaine Conspirator In Pennsylvania A convicted New York robber and drug trafficker is back in federal custody after immigration agents arrested him in Pennsylvania, officials announced on Monday, June 15. Fernando Rivas, a Dominican national living in the United States illegally, was taken into custody by officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations Philadelphia field office during a targeted enforcement action in Harrisburg on Wednesday, June 11, according to ICE. Rivas was previously convicted in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on two counts of Ho…
Fox Strikes $22B Deal To Acquire Streaming Giant In Major Move: What To Know Fox Strikes $22B Deal To Acquire Streaming Giant In Major Move: What To Know
Fox Strikes $22B Deal To Acquire Streaming Giant In Major Move: What To Know Fox Corporation will acquire Roku in a $22 billion deal, creating one of the largest streaming businesses in the US. Fox and Roku announced the cash-and-stock agreement in a joint news release on Monday, June 15. The deal would combine Fox's programming, along with its free ad-supported service Tubi, with The Roku Channel and the popular streaming device. Under the agreement, Fox will buy Roku for $160 per share. Roku shareholders will receive $96 in cash and 0.9693 shares of Fox Class A common stock for each Roku share. Fox said the merger would make the company the third-largest pla…
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…
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…