Permanent Memorial Planned To Honor Slain NY College Student As Family's Scholarship Fund Grows Permanent Memorial Planned To Honor Slain NY College Student As Family's Scholarship Fund Grows
Permanent Memorial Planned To Honor Slain NY College Student As Family's Scholarship Fund Grows The legacy of a college student from Westchester County who was fatally shot near her Chicago campus earlier this year will soon have a permanent home in the community she loved. The family of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago freshman who was killed on March 19, announced Sunday, July 12, that the Town of Yorktown Recreation Commission has approved a permanent Green Light Memorial and Buddy Bench at Downing Park in her honor.  Sheridan was shot and killed on Wednesday, March 19, while walking with friends near Tobey Prinz Beach in Chicago's Rogers Park neighbor…
Former Restaurant Owner Behind Iconic Hudson Valley Institution Dies at 79 Former Restaurant Owner Behind Iconic Hudson Valley Institution Dies at 79
Former Restaurant Owner Behind Iconic Hudson Valley Institution Dies at 79 The longtime owner of a Dutchess County restaurant that became a popular local institution for decades has died. Andrew "Andy" Tkazyik Jr., the longtime owner of the beloved Poughkeepsie restaurant Andy's Place, died on Saturday, July 11, at the age of 79, according to his obituary. For decades, he was the face of Andy's Place Restaurant, carrying on the family business after taking over from his father. The restaurant became a fixture in the city before closing in 2016 after serving generations of customers.  As family members wrote in his obituary, Andy's Place was far more than a r…
NY Sues To Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Megamerger: What To Know NY Sues To Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Megamerger: What To Know
NY Sues To Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Megamerger: What To Know Several Northeast states are trying to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery as political scrutiny surrounds the media giant's ties to President Donald Trump. Attorneys general from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York are among a coalition of 12 states suing to stop the proposed merger. The lawsuit was filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California on Monday, July 13. The lawsuit comes after Paramount faced criticism for agreeing to pay Trump $16 million to settle his lawsuit over a "60 Minutes" interview with for…
Firefighters Unable To Reach Ellenville Woman, 74, Trapped Inside Burning Home: Police Firefighters Unable To Reach Ellenville Woman, 74, Trapped Inside Burning Home: Police
Firefighters Unable To Reach Ellenville Woman, 74, Trapped Inside Burning Home: Police An elderly New York woman was killed in a house fire alongside her dog on Sunday night, July 12, police said. Joanne Carelli, 74, of Ellenville, was found dead inside her home after firefighters doused the flames, New York State Police said. State troopers responded to reports of a house fire on Baker Road in Kerhonkson around 9:15 p.m. Sunday, and the Accord Fire Department beat them there, authorities said. Firefighters were told Carelli and her dog were inside the house, but they were unable to safely enter, according to officials. After the fire was suppressed, emergency responders en…
Hudson Valley Man Ejected From Motorcycle On Route 78: NJSP Hudson Valley Man Ejected From Motorcycle On Route 78: NJSP
Hudson Valley Man Ejected From Motorcycle On Route 78: Njsp A 30-year-old Middletown man was seriously injured when he crashed his BMW motorcycle on Route 78 in Somerset County on Sunday, July 12, authorities said. At 3:22 p.m., the front of a motorcycle struck the back of a Toyota passenger vehicle in Bedminster Township causing the motorcycle to overturn and the motorcyclist to be ejected from the vehicle, Postorino said. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital, Postorino said. The crash remains under investigation, Postorino said.
Man Found Dead In Creek In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING) Man Found Dead In Creek In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING)
Man Found Dead In Creek In Hudson Valley (Developing) Police are investigating the death of a man found in a creek in Dutchess County.  The incident began at around 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, when troopers responded to the area of Pleasant Valley Memorial Park for a suspicious activity report, New York State Police said on Monday, July 13. There, arriving troopers found a dead man in Wappinger Creek. Police said there are no current indications of criminality.  The man's name was not released pending notification of his family.  Police said the investigation is ongoing. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Race Intensifies To Find Source Of Mystery Parasite Behind Severe Diarrhea Outbreak Race Intensifies To Find Source Of Mystery Parasite Behind Severe Diarrhea Outbreak
Race Intensifies To Find Source Of Mystery Parasite Behind Severe Diarrhea Outbreak The hunt is intensifying for the hidden source of a brutal stomach illness that causes severe diarrhea spreading across much of the country. Click here for a new, updated story - Popular Produce Staple Eyed As Source Of Massive Parasite Outbreak: How To Stay Safe The source of the multistate outbreak remains unresolved after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Friday, July 10, that 843 confirmed domestic cases had been identified across 31 states. The illness is cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, acco…
Former Corrections Officer Smuggled Meth, Phones Into Prison For $17K In Hudson Valley: DA Former Corrections Officer Smuggled Meth, Phones Into Prison For $17K In Hudson Valley: DA
Former Corrections Officer Smuggled Meth, Phones Into Prison For $17K In Hudson Valley: DA A former correction officer at Woodbourne Correctional Facility in Sullivan County is accused of smuggling methamphetamine and cell phones into the prison in exchange for thousands of dollars in payments, according to prosecutors.  Former Woodbourne correction officer Kyle Raven was indicted on several felony charges tied to a public corruption investigation at the facility, Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty announced on Friday, July 10. Prosecutors said Raven abused his position by repeatedly bringing methamphetamine and cell phones into the prison at the dir…
Never-Ending Pasta Pass Returning To Olive Garden After 6 Years: How To Get One Never-Ending Pasta Pass Returning To Olive Garden After 6 Years: How To Get One
Never-Ending Pasta Pass Returning To Olive Garden After 6 Years: How To Get One After a six-year hiatus, Olive Garden is bringing back one of its hardest-to-get deals. The Italian restaurant chain announced the return of its "Never-Ending Pasta Pass" in a news release on Monday, July 13. Only 10,000 passes will be available for $100 on PastaPass.com at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 16. The Never-Ending Pasta Pass includes 13 weeks of unlimited pasta, homemade sauces, and protein toppings, along with never-ending soup or salad and breadsticks. Passholders will receive early access to Olive Garden's Never-Ending Pasta Bowl promotion starting Monday, Aug. 24. The nationw…
Man Steals Generator, Pulls Bladed Weapon On Victim In Hudson Valley: Police Man Steals Generator, Pulls Bladed Weapon On Victim In Hudson Valley: Police
Man Steals Generator, Pulls Bladed Weapon On Victim In Hudson Valley: Police A 40-year-old man was arrested after police said he stole a generator from a Dutchess County home and pulled a weapon when confronted by the victim.  Jose Serrano, 40, was arrested on Friday, July 10, in connection with an incident in Poughkeepsie on Wednesday, July 8, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department announced.  According to the department, on Wednesday, police received a report of a stolen generator from a residence. The victim said he saw a man making off with his generator and other items and went to confront him. However, the suspect pulled out a bladed weapon and …
Couple Seriously Hurt When Car Slams Into Rock Wall, Flips, Catches Fire In Hudson Valley Couple Seriously Hurt When Car Slams Into Rock Wall, Flips, Catches Fire In Hudson Valley
Couple Seriously Hurt When Car Slams Into Rock Wall, Flips, Catches Fire In Hudson Valley A 75-year-old husband and wife were critically injured in a rollover crash in Dutchess County that investigators believe may have been triggered by a medical emergency.  The crash happened just after 11 a.m. on Friday, July 10, on South Broadway across from Prince Street in the Village of Red Hook, according to the Red Hook Police Department. A Red Hook police officer arrived at the crash scene moments after it happened and called Dutchess County 911 for help. With the help of several passersby, the officer pulled the couple from the overturned vehicle and put out an engine fire, polic…
Two Sisters' New Gadget Could Change The Way You Lounge At The Beach Two Sisters' New Gadget Could Change The Way You Lounge At The Beach
Two Sisters' New Gadget Could Change The Way You Lounge At The Beach For years, sisters Cindy Shuster and Nancy Stultz spent their time at the beach searching for a comfortable way to put their feet up. They tried everything from coolers to beach chairs with built-in footrests to building endless sand piles. Nothing stayed comfortable for long. Then, during what Shuster calls the perfect beach day in Avalon, NJ, in Summer 2025, inspiration struck. Shuster, of Baltimore, MD, and Stultz, of Frederick, MD, brought two pillow cases to the beach and filled them with sand to prop their feet up. It worked. "I was like, this is ingenious. This is so much more comfo…