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New Nordstrom Rack Stores Opening Across Northeast: See Where, When New Nordstrom Rack Stores Opening Across Northeast: See Where, When
New Nordstrom Rack Stores Opening Across Northeast: See Where, When Nordstrom Rack is growing across the Northeast as the off-price retailer continues its nationwide expansion. The chain has announced opening dates for 25 new stores nationwide on its website. Ten of the opening locations are located in the Northeast. Nordstrom first announced the Northeast locations between November 2025 and July 2026. "We look forward to being a part of the Ramsey community and serving our customers with an amazing offering of great brands at great prices," Nordstrom Rack president Gemma Lionello said while announcing a new store in New Jersey. "We're …

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by Chris Spiker
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Horrific NY Child-Neglect Case Left Boys Needing Emergency Care After Cow’s Milk Diet: DA Horrific NY Child-Neglect Case Left Boys Needing Emergency Care After Cow’s Milk Diet: DA
Horrific NY Child-Neglect Case Left Boys Needing Emergency Care After Cow’s Milk Diet: DA Two Long Island children were kept in near-death conditions while their two siblings lived normal lives, authorities said Friday, July 31. The Lindenhurst kids, ages 9 and 4, had not received medical care for at least four years, needed emergency medical treatment, and were clearly malnourished, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. The 4-year-old boy needed a heart transplant when he was discovered in October 2024, investigators said. He was initially taken to a hospital — for the first time since he was two months old — for what his parents described as “constipation,” prose…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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$143K Of Dead Teacher's Pension Stolen By NY Neighbor, AG Says $143K Of Dead Teacher's Pension Stolen By NY Neighbor, AG Says
$143K Of Dead Teacher's Pension Stolen By NY Neighbor, AG Says A Westchester man is accused of stealing more than $143,000 in pension benefits by continuing to withdraw money from his deceased neighbor's bank account for years after the man's death, officials said. Pelham resident Danilo Pesce, 60, was arrested and arraigned on Thursday, July 30, on a charge of second-degree grand larceny, and pleaded not guilty in Albany County Court, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced.  According to the Attorney General's Office, the investigation centered on Jack Lee Morgan, a retired teacher in the Pelham Union Free School District who…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Dozens Of Fires, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Electric Blankets Dozens Of Fires, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Electric Blankets
Dozens Of Fires, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Electric Blankets More than 175,000 heated throws and blankets are being recalled after they were linked to dozens of fires and injuries. OCTROT issued the recall for about 178,000 electric throws and blankets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 30. The electrical cord can detach and ignite, posing serious fire, burn, and shock hazards. The company has received 555 reports of the blankets or throws melting, sparking, or smoking. There have been at least 27 fires and 15 burn or electrical shock injuries, according to the CPSC. The recall includes OCTROT sherpa heated thro…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
CBS Sidelines Tony Romo After DUI Arrest, Network Picks Replacement In NFL Booth CBS Sidelines Tony Romo After DUI Arrest, Network Picks Replacement In NFL Booth
CBS Sidelines Tony Romo After DUI Arrest, Network Picks Replacement In NFL Booth CBS Sports has placed lead NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave following his arrest on suspicion of driving while drunk in Wisconsin. Romo was stopped while driving southbound on Interstate 43 on Milwaukee's high-rise bridge at around 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said they saw the 46-year-old passing vehicles in a gore area, which separates highway traffic from cars entering from an on-ramp. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was cited on suspicion of first-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI). "Tony Romo i…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Cops ID Man, 43, Killed In Fatal Fall While Trying To Help At Hudson Valley DWI Crash Scene Cops ID Man, 43, Killed In Fatal Fall While Trying To Help At Hudson Valley DWI Crash Scene
Cops ID Man, 43, Killed In Fatal Fall While Trying To Help At Hudson Valley DWI Crash Scene Police have identified the man who died while trying to help at the scene of a drunk driving crash in Rockland County this week as a 43-year-old Orange County man remembered by loved ones for his generosity and passion for motorcycles.  Maybrook resident Griffin A. Williams, 43, died on Tuesday, July 28, at the scene of a crash on Palisades Center Drive near Home Depot in West Nyack, Clarkstown Police confirmed to Daily Voice on Friday, July 31.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, officers responded at around 1:20 a.m. on Tuesday and found a Toyota Camry that had lef…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Renters May Qualify For Massive $360M Settlement: See If You're Eligible Renters May Qualify For Massive $360M Settlement: See If You're Eligible
Renters May Qualify For Massive $360M Settlement: See If You're Eligible People who rented certain apartments across the US may be eligible for money from a nearly $360 million settlement. A federal district court has preliminarily approved 37 settlements totaling $359.925 million in class action litigation involving RealPage's rental pricing software. The lawsuit claims RealPage and several property management companies violated federal and state antitrust laws by conspiring to inflate rents for multifamily housing. The suit also claims renters were overcharged and had fewer housing options available to them. The settlement covers people and business…

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by Chris Spiker
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Detective Takes Talon To Leg While Rescuing Bald Eagle Hit By Car On Route 17 Detective Takes Talon To Leg While Rescuing Bald Eagle Hit By Car On Route 17
Detective Takes Talon To Leg While Rescuing Bald Eagle Hit By Car On Route 17 A Sullivan County detective was injured by a bald eagle's razor-sharp talons while helping rescue the national bird after it was struck by a vehicle.  The rescue unfolded on Tuesday, July 28, after Sgt. Panos of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call reporting an eagle that had been hit by a car near Exit 105 on Route 17 in Monticello, according to the Sheriff's Office.  More deputies soon arrived to help corral the injured bird, which was unable to fly.  To help with the rescue, Joanne Gerow of Catskill Animal Rescue arrived to provide protective …

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by Ben Crnic
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Popular Chain’s Ice Cream Product Recalled In 5 States, Including NY Popular Chain’s Ice Cream Product Recalled In 5 States, Including NY
Popular Chain’s Ice Cream Product Recalled In 5 States, Including NY An unwanted ingredient made its way into a frozen treat served at a popular restaurant chain. Galliker Dairy Co. voluntarily recalled 74 cases of DQ Chocolate Reduced Fat Ice Cream Mix distributed to Dairy Queen locations in five states, according to a US Food and Drug Administration enforcement record. The affected mix was shipped to locations in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. The product was packaged in 5-gallon bags and marked with the expiration code JUN1226. The company initiated the recall after metal shavings were found in the mix, according to the FDA.…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Person Killed, Hundreds Burned As 1.5M Hand Warmers Recalled Person Killed, Hundreds Burned As 1.5M Hand Warmers Recalled
Person Killed, Hundreds Burned As 1.5M Hand Warmers Recalled More than 1 million rechargeable hand warmers are being recalled after hundreds of people suffered burns and one person died. OCOOPA Direct recalled about 1.5 million of its hand warmers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 30. The lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite, creating a risk of serious injury or death from fires and burns. The CPSC said it's aware of 1,480 reports of the hand warmers overheating. At least 15 fires and 350 burn injuries were reported, including the death of an 83-year-old in San Diego in February 2026. The recall covers OCOO…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Man Sexually Abused Child Over 3 Days In NY, Police Say Man Sexually Abused Child Over 3 Days In NY, Police Say
Man Sexually Abused Child Over 3 Days In NY, Police Say A 42-year-old man has been arrested and accused of sexually abusing a child over three days in an Orange County village, police said. Matthew T. Morton, 42, was arrested following an investigation into allegations involving the sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of a child in Greenwood Lake, the Village of Greenwood Lake Police Department announced on Thursday, July 30.  Police said the charges stem from incidents alleged to have occurred between April 20 and April 23, 2026.  More information about the abuse was not released.  Morton was charged with possessing a sexual p…

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by Ben Crnic
Sports
Major Airline Adds DraftKings Sports Predictions To Flights Amid Gambling Concerns Major Airline Adds DraftKings Sports Predictions To Flights Amid Gambling Concerns
Major Airline Adds DraftKings Sports Predictions To Flights Amid Gambling Concerns Delta Air Lines is launching an in-flight game powered by DraftKings amid concerns about the growth of prediction markets and online gambling nationwide. The airline introduced SkyPicks on Wednesday, July 29. The free sports prediction contest is available to SkyMiles members ages 21 and older on US domestic flights through Delta Sync Wi-Fi. Players can make predictions tied to real sporting events for a chance to win Delta gift cards. No wagers, deposits, buy-ins, miles, or real money are involved, according to the airline. SkyPicks will begin with MLB contests before adding NFL matc…

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by Chris Spiker