Community Rallies For 3 Young Mass Women Found Dead In Belize; Families Question Official Story Community Rallies For 3 Young Mass Women Found Dead In Belize; Families Question Official Story
Community Rallies For 3 Young Mass Women Found Dead In Belize; Families Question Official Story Hundreds of people turned out for a memorial service for three Massachusetts women who were found dead in a beachfront resort over the weekend in the Central American nation of Belize. The women — Wafae El Arar, Imane Mallah, and Kaoutar Naqqad — are all from Revere, in their mid-20s, and of Moroccan descent. They had flown to what was supposed to be a vacation paradise to celebrate Wafae’s 26th birthday but were found dead on Saturday, Feb. 22, according to Boston 25. As news spread of their deaths, Revere, the Moroccan community, and strangers from around the globe offered words of sympat…
NY Property Taxes Among Nation's Highest, New Study Says: Here's What Homeowners Pay NY Property Taxes Among Nation's Highest, New Study Says: Here's What Homeowners Pay
NY Property Taxes Among Nation's Highest, New Study Says: Here's What Homeowners Pay Many homeowners in the Northeast are paying some of the highest property taxes in the country, with New Jersey topping the list for the largest tax burden, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Property Taxes by State on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The study compared real estate and vehicle property taxes across the US, ranking New Jersey 51st — dead last when counting Washington, DC — for homeownership costs.  Garden State homeowners pay an average of $9,541 in annual property taxes on a median-priced home, more than three times the national average of $2,969. "Som…
Recall Issued For Popular Snack Brands Sold In 36 States, Including NY Recall Issued For Popular Snack Brands Sold In 36 States, Including NY
Recall Issued For Popular Snack Brands Sold In 36 States, Including NY Consumers in multiple states are being urged to check their snack cabinets after a major recall affecting a popular brand of biscuits, wafers, and snack rolls. ZB Importing LLC is voluntarily recalling certain lots of six varieties of Ulker Brand snack products due to undeclared wheat, egg, and/or milk in the ingredient list and/or "Contains" statement on product labels.  People with allergies or severe sensitivities to these ingredients could experience serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume the affected items. Affected Distribution Areas Products were distributed thr…
US Sports Gambling Revenue Hits Record $13.7B, NY Remains Nation's Top Market US Sports Gambling Revenue Hits Record $13.7B, NY Remains Nation's Top Market
US Sports Gambling Revenue Hits Record $13.7B, NY Remains Nation's Top Market The US sports betting industry shattered records in 2024, pulling in nearly $14 billion in revenue as more states embraced legal gambling. Sportsbooks brought home $13.71 billion in revenue in 2024, the American Gaming Association (AGA) said in a news release on Wednesday, Feb. 19. That was up 25.4 percent from 2023. Americans legally bet $147.91 billion on sports, a 23.6 percent jump from 2023. More than 95 percent of those wagers were placed online, continuing a trend that has made mobile betting the dominant force in the industry. New York remained the top sports-betting marke…
Man Found Sleeping In Stolen Car At Gas Station In Region, Police Say Man Found Sleeping In Stolen Car At Gas Station In Region, Police Say
Man Found Sleeping In Stolen Car At Gas Station In Region, Police Say A man is facing charges after he was allegedly found sleeping in a stolen car at a Capital Region gas station. Saratoga County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 7-Eleven on Route 50 in Wilton for a welfare check at around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18. Deputies arrived to find Joseph Plummer, 35, of Galway, asleep in a vehicle at a gas pump, the agency said. He had been sleeping in the car, which had been reported stolen out of Massachusetts, for several hours, according to police. Plummer was arrested on suspicion of possession of stolen property, a felony. He was released on an appearance…
NY Shoppers Feel Inflation But Spend Less Of Income On Groceries Than Many States: Study NY Shoppers Feel Inflation But Spend Less Of Income On Groceries Than Many States: Study
NY Shoppers Feel Inflation But Spend Less Of Income On Groceries Than Many States: Study Inflation and soaring grocery prices are squeezing US households at the beginning of 2025, but a new study says Northeast families are spending less of their income on food than other parts of the country. A study from WalletHub called States Where People Spend the Most & Least on Groceries was released on Thursday, Feb. 13. Despite higher food costs, residents in many Northeast and mid-Atlantic states spend a smaller share of their incomes on groceries compared to others. WalletHub said the cost of groceries has surged more than 25 percent since 2019, straining household…
NY's Education Performance Analyzed In New Study: See How It Stacks Up NY's Education Performance Analyzed In New Study: See How It Stacks Up
NY's Education Performance Analyzed In New Study: See How It Stacks Up Several Northeast states are among the most educated in the US, excelling in school quality, college attainment, and overall academic achievement, a new study said. Massachusetts was ranked as the country's most-educated state, according to a WalletHub study released on Monday, Feb. 10. Maryland was second, followed by Vermont, Colorado, and Connecticut in the top five. The study analyzed all 50 states using 18 factors, including educational attainment, quality, and achievement gaps. "There's a strong correlation between being more educated and receiving higher compensation," said Wal…
NY Is Second-Best State For Singles In New Study: Here's Why NY Is Second-Best State For Singles In New Study: Here's Why
NY Is Second-Best State For Singles In New Study: Here's Why The day after Valentine's Day is known to many as "Singles Awareness Day" and a new study is looking at which states are the best for single adults. New York was ranked second on WalletHub's 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Singles released on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The Empire State only trailed Florida as a destination for single adults. The study rated each state based on factors like the share of single adults, dating affordability, and social opportunities. "Nearly half of American adults are single, and dating can be especially hard given that the cost of activities and dining…
Joann Closing NY Stores Among 500 Locations Nationwide: See The List Joann Closing NY Stores Among 500 Locations Nationwide: See The List
Joann Closing NY Stores Among 500 Locations Nationwide: See The List Joann is set to close more than half of its stores nationwide, marking a major contraction for the arts and crafts retailer as it navigates bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year. The Ohio-based chain, which operates about 800 locations, will shutter around 500 stores, a company spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice. The move is part of a broader restructuring effort as the company seeks to stabilize its finances following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in January. The spokesperson said the decision was "very difficult" but critical to Joann's future. "A careful a…
New Surge In Flu Cases Reported Nationwide; These States Are Seeing Biggest Spikes New Surge In Flu Cases Reported Nationwide; These States Are Seeing Biggest Spikes
New Surge In Flu Cases Reported Nationwide; These States Are Seeing Biggest Spikes Flu cases are surging across the nation, closing nearly a dozen schools and swamping hospitals in some states. At least 24 million cases, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 13,000 deaths —including 57 children —have been reported for this flu season, which began in October, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday, Feb. 7. The two strains of flu circulating this season are H1N1 and H3N2. Both are covered in this year's flu vaccine, but only about 40 percent of Americans have taken the vaccine each of the last two years, compared to 50 percent t…
NY Ranks Among Best States For Women’s Healthcare In New Study: Here’s Why NY Ranks Among Best States For Women’s Healthcare In New Study: Here’s Why
NY Ranks Among Best States For Women’s Healthcare In New Study: Here’s Why Several northeast states are among the best in the nation for women’s health, leading in healthcare access, affordability, and safety, a new study said. Massachusetts was ranked as the best state for women’s health in 2025, according to a study released by SmileHub on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The Bay State finished narrowly ahead of second-place Hawaii, while Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey rounded out the top five. The report evaluated all 50 states using 18 key metrics, including maternal mortality rates, hospital quality, and the cost of medical care. The findings highlight major disp…
Gerber Recalls, Discontinues Teething Sticks Sold In NY After Child Sent To ER Gerber Recalls, Discontinues Teething Sticks Sold In NY After Child Sent To ER
Gerber Recalls, Discontinues Teething Sticks Sold In NY After Child Sent To ER Gerber is recalling and discontinuing all batches of its teething stick due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young children, authorities said. Gerber and the Food and Drug Administration announced the recall for Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks in news releases on Friday, Jan. 31. The recall follows consumer complaints, including one involving a child brought to an emergency room. The affected products were distributed nationwide and in stores across several states, including Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The …