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…
Former NY Town Supervisor, 49, Goes Missing — Police Need Help Finding Him Former NY Town Supervisor, 49, Goes Missing — Police Need Help Finding Him
Former NY Town Supervisor, 49, Goes Missing — Police Need Help Finding Him Police are asking for the public's help locating a missing 49-year-old man who was last seen in Dutchess County.  Ryan Courtien, 49, of Dover, was last seen at around 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 12, in the area of Waldo Road in Dover, according to New York State Police. Authorities said Courtien was wearing tan pants and a black T-shirt when he was last seen.  In an update on Monday morning, State Police said residents should expect an increased law enforcement presence near West Dover Road and Old Pawling Road in Dover. Police added there is no threat to the public. No other…
Details Emerge On ID, Condition Of Grandfather Violently Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone Details Emerge On ID, Condition Of Grandfather Violently Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone
Details Emerge On ID, Condition Of Grandfather Violently Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone A frightening campground encounter has left a grandfather facing a difficult recovery and renewed questions about the unpredictable power of Yellowstone's wildlife. The victim is Carl Isom-McDaniel, a 65-year-old Washington state resident and community leader, according to Cascadia (Washington) Daily News. Cascadia Daily News reported that Isom-McDaniel suffered multiple broken bones and remained hospitalized after the attack. He was conscious and in good spirits while waiting for emergency crews, despite severe pain, the outlet noted. The National Park Service has not released a detailed …
Could Instagram AI Use Your Photos? Meta Just Changed The Rules Could Instagram AI Use Your Photos? Meta Just Changed The Rules
Could Instagram AI Use Your Photos? Meta Just Changed The Rules Meta has reversed course on a controversial artificial intelligence feature for Instagram after widespread backlash while launching more than 30 new AI-powered Story effects, the social media powerhouse announced. Last Tuesday, Meta introduced a tool that allowed people to generate AI images in Meta AI by @mentioning public Instagram accounts they wanted to reference. On Friday, July 10, the company said it had removed the feature.  Users apparently realized public Instagram accounts could be referenced in AI-generated images without the account holder's permission, as all public …
Sam Neill Dies Suddenly: Beloved Actor Starred In 'Jurassic Park' Sam Neill Dies Suddenly: Beloved Actor Starred In 'Jurassic Park'
Sam Neill Dies Suddenly: Beloved Actor Starred In 'Jurassic Park' One of the screen's most familiar and quietly commanding presences has died, leaving behind a career that crossed blockbusters, prestige dramas, and television. New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly in Sydney, Australia, on Monday, July 13, his family announced in a statement on Instagram. He was 78. His family said the death was unexpected. No cause was disclosed.  In April, Neill announced he was cancer-free after being treated for Stage 3 blood cancer over the course of several years. "Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterized his whole li…
Randolph Mantooth Dies: Actor Built Decades-Long Career In Classic TV Shows, Soaps Randolph Mantooth Dies: Actor Built Decades-Long Career In Classic TV Shows, Soaps
Randolph Mantooth Dies: Actor Built Decades-Long Career In Classic TV Shows, Soaps He became famous playing a lifesaver, then spent decades honoring the people who do that work for real. Actor Randolph Mantooth, best known for his role as firefighter-paramedic Johnny Gage on NBC’s 1970s series "Emergency!," died Thursday, July 9, at 80, according to multiple reports. Mantooth died at a hospice facility in Ventura, California, after years of declining health, People reported, citing his brother, Donald Mantooth. Entertainment Weekly also reported that Mantooth had battled several cancers before his death. Born Randy DeRoy Mantooth in Sacramento, California, in 1945, he g…
Weather May Play Role In Mental Health, Study Shows Weather May Play Role In Mental Health, Study Shows
Weather May Play Role In Mental Health, Study Shows The forecast may affect more than weekend plans. Fewer hours of sunshine were linked to more mental health-related health care contacts in a large study of England’s National Health Service data, StudyFinds reported. The study analyzed about 4.6 million unscheduled mental health-related health care contacts across England from January 2014 through December 2022. The findings were published in the journal "Frontiers in Psychiatry," according to StudyFinds. Researchers looked at emergency department visits, NHS 111 calls, and after-hours general practitioner contacts. NHS 111 is a medi…
Check Fraud Warning: How Scammers Use Fake Payments Check Fraud Warning: How Scammers Use Fake Payments
Check Fraud Warning: How Scammers Use Fake Payments A check that looks like free money can quickly turn into a costly trap. Fake check scams often begin with an unexpected payment tied to a prize, mystery shopping job, online sale, personal assistant offer, or other pitch, according to the Better Business Bureau. The hook is simple: scammers send a check, tell the recipient to deposit it, then ask for money to be sent back through a wire transfer, gift card, money order, or cryptocurrency. The check may appear to clear at first. That does not mean it is real. The Federal Trade Commission says banks must make deposited funds available quick…