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NY OKs Eating Hudson River Fish: Would You Do It? (POLL) NY OKs Eating Hudson River Fish: Would You Do It? (POLL)
NY OKs Eating Hudson River Fish: Would You Do It? (Poll) For the first time in decades, some Hudson River fish are allowed back on the menu. But not without limits. The New York State Department of Health this month announced updated guidance allowing people to eat certain fish from the Lower Hudson River for the first time in 50 years, according to state officials. The change comes as levels of harmful chemicals known as PCBs have declined in some fish species, making limited consumption safer for anglers and their families, the department said. “New York State is a beautiful place to fish, and as we kick off the fishing season, the Department …
This NY Locale Named America's Best Town To Visit This NY Locale Named America's Best Town To Visit
This NY Locale Named America's Best Town To Visit Where can you find a waterfall, a blues club, and world-class waffles, all in one Top 10 list? CNN Travel has unveiled its second annual ranking of America’s Best Towns To Visit, spotlighting small cities with standout charm, and a big dose of the unexpected. The outlet tapped its readers and contributors for nominations.  It then narrowed the field by evaluating each town’s attractions, dining and drink options, cultural and nightlife scenes, identity, diversity, proximity to other destinations, and general “wow factor.” Travel essentials like lodging and accessibility were also con…
Road Rage Killing: Avid Fisherman, 29, ID'd As Victim In Deadly NY Truck Ramming, Police Say Road Rage Killing: Avid Fisherman, 29, ID'd As Victim In Deadly NY Truck Ramming, Police Say
Road Rage Killing: Avid Fisherman, 29, ID'd As Victim In Deadly NY Truck Ramming, Police Say A passionate fisherman and aspiring boat owner has been identified as the motorcyclist killed in an alleged road rage incident on Long Island. Ibis Baez, age 29, of the Bronx, died after his motorcycle was struck by a pickup truck on the South Service Road of the Long Island Expressway in North Hills, Nassau County Police revealed Monday, April 28. The deadly incident unfolded around 2:15 p.m. Friday, April 25, as Daily Voice reported. Baez and the driver of a Ford pickup truck, 64-year-old Brian Noll of Scio in Allegany County, got into a heated altercation while traveling eastbound, polic…
Official Cause Of Death Released For 14-Year-Old Son Of Ex-Yankees Star Official Cause Of Death Released For 14-Year-Old Son Of Ex-Yankees Star
Official Cause Of Death Released For 14-Year-Old Son Of Ex-Yankees Star The official cause of death has been released for the teenage son of a former Major League Baseball star who died while on a family vacation. Miller Gardner, age 14, the youngest son of Brett Gardner, an outfielder who spent his entire 14-year career with the New York Yankees, and his wife, Jessica, died in his sleep on Friday, March 21. The Gardners released a statement through the team revealing that Miller succumbed to an illness after he became sick while the family was on vacation in Central America at a hotel in Costa Rica. On Wednesday, April 2, authorities in Costa Rica, citin…
Ex-Yankees Star, Family Pay Tribute To Miller Gardner, 14: 'His Spirit Will Carry On Forever' Ex-Yankees Star, Family Pay Tribute To Miller Gardner, 14: 'His Spirit Will Carry On Forever'
Ex-Yankees Star, Family Pay Tribute To Miller Gardner, 14: 'His Spirit Will Carry On Forever' The teenage son of a former Major League Baseball star who died while on a family vacation is being remember for his smile and spirit. Brett Gardner, an outfielder who spent his entire 14-year career with the New York Yankees, and his wife, Jessica, shared the devastating news of the death of their youngest son, Miller, age 14, on Sunday, March 23. Earlier report - Apparent Cause Of Death Released For Teen Son Of Ex-NY Yankees Star Brett Gardner The Gardners released a statement through the team revealing that Miller succumbed to an illness two days earlier after he became sick…
Best Park In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bear Mountain State Park Best Park In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bear Mountain State Park
Best Park In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bear Mountain State Park We are thrilled to announce that Bear Mountain State Park has been named Best Park in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Situated in rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the Hudson River, this park is known for its stunning landscapes and endless outdoor adventures, making it a favorite getaway for locals and visitors alike, per its website. The park features a large play field, a merry-go-round, shaded picnic groves, and fishing access to both the lake and river as well as hiking, biking, and cross-country ski trails that weave through the park’s var…
MURDER-SUICIDE: Newly-Retired NYSP Worker ID'd As Victim Of Post-Christmas Tragedy MURDER-SUICIDE: Newly-Retired NYSP Worker ID'd As Victim Of Post-Christmas Tragedy
Murder-suicide: Newly-Retired Nysp Worker ID'd As Victim Of Post-Christmas Tragedy A New Jersey man and newly-retired New York State Police employee was shot and killed by his neighbor in Upstate New York who then killed his wife, and then himself, in a post-Christmas tragedy, according to officials and those who loved him. Thomas K. Fusco, 65, who was born in Passaic and raised in Saddle Brook, was found dead from a gunshot wound when New York State Police responded to a shooting at 10 Sunset Point Yankee Lake in Mamakating at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 26, New York State Police said.  Police executing a search warrant at a neighbor's house found the bodies of…
750-Plus Acres Added To State Park In Hudson Valley: Provides Access To Appalachian Trail 750-Plus Acres Added To State Park In Hudson Valley: Provides Access To Appalachian Trail
750-Plus Acres Added To State Park In Hudson Valley: Provides Access To Appalachian Trail Two several-hundred-acre land parcels have been added to a popular state park spanning two counties in the Hudson Valley, officials announced.  In an announcement on Thursday, Oct. 3, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed the addition of 763 acres to Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park in Putnam and Dutchess counties.  The added acres will go towards meeting the state's goal of conserving 30 percent of its land and waters by 2030, Hochul said. The land acquisition consists of a 530-acre parcel with a new access point for the park's recreational facilities and the long-dist…
Not So Fast: Wanted Fisherman Tries Fleeing From Capital Region Cops In Rideshare, Police Say Not So Fast: Wanted Fisherman Tries Fleeing From Capital Region Cops In Rideshare, Police Say
Not So Fast: Wanted Fisherman Tries Fleeing From Capital Region Cops In Rideshare, Police Say In hindsight, it probably wasn’t the most efficient means of escape. A Greene County fisherman found himself in handcuffs after he allegedly attempted to flee from police in a rideshare vehicle. The incident happened Tuesday, July 2, along Catskill Creek in the town of Durham.  Officers with the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) spotted a man and woman fishing and asked for their fishing licenses. According to the agency, the man did not have an ID and gave them the name and birthdate of someone else with an active fishing license.  A check of his motorcycle’s …