NY Teacher Enters Hospice After Terminal Cancer Diagnosis: Here's How To Help Family NY Teacher Enters Hospice After Terminal Cancer Diagnosis: Here's How To Help Family
NY Teacher Enters Hospice After Terminal Cancer Diagnosis: Here's How To Help Family Friends and family are rallying to support a longtime teacher in Orange County after she entered hospice care following a terminal cancer diagnosis.  Christine Gilpatrick, a school teacher at the Enlarged City School District of Middletown, was diagnosed with cancer in May, according to loved ones. She has spent the past several months receiving treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and White Plains Hospital, but her family has since learned that her illness is terminal. Her husband, Carl Gilpatrick, has arranged for hospice care so she can spend her remain…
3 $50K Powerball Tickets Sold For Same Drawing In Hudson Valley — Here's Where 3 $50K Powerball Tickets Sold For Same Drawing In Hudson Valley — Here's Where
3 $50K Powerball Tickets Sold For Same Drawing In Hudson Valley — Here's Where Three lucky Powerball players in the Hudson Valley are $50,000 richer after buying winning tickets at three Hudson Valley establishments — including two bought at the same store.  The New York Lottery announced that three third-prize-winning tickets from the Saturday, Aug. 1, Powerball drawing were sold in the Hudson Valley.  Two of the winning tickets, each worth $50,000, were purchased at Smokes 4 Less, located at 59 North Plank Rd. in Newburgh.  Another $50,000-winning ticket was sold at Beer World, located at 1723 Main St. in Peekskill. A fourth $50,000-winning ticket w…
Former Mob Prosecutor Sworn In As SDNY's New Chief, Succeeds Jay Clayton Former Mob Prosecutor Sworn In As SDNY's New Chief, Succeeds Jay Clayton
Former Mob Prosecutor Sworn In As Sdny's New Chief, Succeeds Jay Clayton The Southern District of New York has a new top federal prosecutor following the resignation of US Attorney Jay Clayton.  Jamie McDonald was sworn in as United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York on Wednesday, July 29, after being appointed by Chief US District Judge Laura Taylor Swain.   McDonald succeeds Jay Clayton, who resigned earlier in the day after being confirmed by the US Senate as the nation's new Director of National Intelligence. McDonald previously served as an Assistant US Attorney in the Southern District's Criminal Division through 2017, wh…
Drew Barrymore Sells Historic NY Home For $4.5M — Just Two Years After Buying It Drew Barrymore Sells Historic NY Home For $4.5M — Just Two Years After Buying It
Drew Barrymore Sells Historic NY Home For $4.5M — Just Two Years After Buying It Drew Barrymore has officially sold her historic Westchester County estate, closing on the property just four months after listing it for sale.  The actress and television host sold the 1748 Colonial mansion on Winfield Ave. in Harrison for $4.5 million on Monday, July 27, Mansion Global reported. Barrymore, 51, purchased the six-bedroom home for $4.4 million in 2024 before embarking on an extensive renovation. As Daily Voice previously reported, she listed the property in March for $4.995 million, saying the renovation had become a much larger undertaking than she originally expected.&…
Rockland County's Eric Becker Heads To MLB, Drafted By Cincinnati Reds Rockland County's Eric Becker Heads To MLB, Drafted By Cincinnati Reds
Rockland County's Eric Becker Heads To MLB, Drafted By Cincinnati Reds A Hudson Valley, NY native who attended a nearby high school in New Jersey is officially headed to professional baseball.  Eric Becker, a Suffern native and standout shortstop at the University of Virginia, was selected by the Cincinnati Reds with the 58th overall pick in the second round of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft, Sports Illustrated reported.  Becker becomes one of the highest-drafted players to come out of the Cavaliers' program in recent years and joins a Reds organization that has selected several Virginia players over the past decade.  The 6-foot-3, left-h…
Rep. Lawler Challenges Dem Nominee Cait Conley To 6 TV Debates After Her Primary Win Rep. Lawler Challenges Dem Nominee Cait Conley To 6 TV Debates After Her Primary Win
Rep. Lawler Challenges Dem Nominee Cait Conley To 6 TV Debates After Her Primary Win Soon after Cait Conley secured the Democratic nomination in NY-17 and defeated opponent Beth Davidson, incumbent Rep. Mike Lawler challenged her to six televised debates ahead of November's closely watched congressional race. Conley, a combat veteran and former national security official, won the five-candidate Democratic primary on Tuesday, June 23, with 22,876 votes, or 48.87 percent, according to unofficial results from the New York State Board of Elections.  Rockland County Legislator Beth Davidson finished second with 14,725 votes (31.46 percent), while Effie Guadalupe Phillips-St…
Stony Brook Student Accused Of Running Meth Operation From Dorm Room Indicted Stony Brook Student Accused Of Running Meth Operation From Dorm Room Indicted
Stony Brook Student Accused Of Running Meth Operation From Dorm Room Indicted A Stony Brook University student accused of selling methamphetamine from his campus dorm room has been indicted on multiple felony drug charges, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Thursday, June 18. William Turri, 20, of Fairport, was indicted on charges including Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree after an investigation into alleged drug sales at Stony Brook University, prosecutors said. The indictment follows Turri's arrest on April 27, when Suffolk County police …
Zillow Gone Wild Features $14M NY Home Built By Mt. Rushmore Namesake Zillow Gone Wild Features $14M NY Home Built By Mt. Rushmore Namesake
Zillow Gone Wild Features $14M NY Home Built By Mt. Rushmore Namesake A sprawling Hudson Valley estate tied to a man whose name became part of American history is turning heads after being featured by Zillow Gone Wild.   The Rushmore Estate, located at 14 Castleton Dr. in the Orange County hamlet of Highland Mills, is now listed for $14 million by Corcoran Baer & McIntosh.  The property spans 39.1 gated acres and includes a Spanish Colonial-style main house, a grand Gilded Age ballroom, a guest house, a private lake with beachfront, a 60-foot infinity pool, tennis and basketball courts, wooded trails, a gazebo, and multiple outdoor ent…
Pilot Uninjured After Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing At NY High School (UPDATE) Pilot Uninjured After Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing At NY High School (UPDATE)
Pilot Uninjured After Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing At NY High School (Update) This story has been updated.  A pilot came out unscathed after being forced to make an emergency landing at a high school in Westchester County following a mechanical issue.  The landing happened Tuesday afternoon, May 26, at Rye Neck High School on Hornidge Road in Mamaroneck, when the aircraft landed on one of the school's athletic fields, according to Rye Neck Union Free School District Superintendent Michael Burke and City of Rye Police. Burke said the helicopter had a mechanical issue before the landing.  The pilot was the only one inside the aircraft and was not …
Hudson Valley Pitmaster Competes On Food Network’s ‘BBQ Brawl’ Hudson Valley Pitmaster Competes On Food Network’s ‘BBQ Brawl’
Hudson Valley Pitmaster Competes On Food Network’s ‘BBQ Brawl’ Chris Farella, co-owner of Brothers BBQ in Bergen and Rockland counties, will compete on Food Network’s “BBQ Brawl” in an episode airing Sunday, May 18. Farella, of Fort Lee, runs the family-owned barbecue restaurant with locations in Ramsey and New Windsor, NY, alongside his brothers Gavin and Jamie. The brothers grew up spending summers in North Carolina’s Outer Banks, where family barbecues and Southern cooking traditions inspired their love of food and hospitality. They opened their first Hudson Valley barbecue shack in 2008 before rebuilding and expanding the business after a fire…
Historic NY Estate Left Vacant For Decades Reopens As Inn After $73M Restoration Historic NY Estate Left Vacant For Decades Reopens As Inn After $73M Restoration
Historic NY Estate Left Vacant For Decades Reopens As Inn After $73M Restoration A long-abandoned historic estate in Dutchess County has been transformed into a luxury destination that is now officially open.  The grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Mirbeau Inn & Spa Beacon at 11 Mirbeau Ln. took place on Thursday, May 7, at the reimagined Tioronda Estate, marking the brand’s fifth property and a major redevelopment project for the region.  The property, once known as Craig House, had sat vacant and deteriorating for more than 25 years before undergoing a $73 million restoration, according to Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino.  The proje…
Antisemitic Symbols Found In High School Classroom In Rockland County Antisemitic Symbols Found In High School Classroom In Rockland County
Antisemitic Symbols Found In High School Classroom In Rockland County An investigation is underway after antisemitic symbols were discovered inside a classroom at a Rockland County high school.  Nyack Public Schools Superintendent Lizzette Ruiz-Giovinazzi informed families in a letter sent Thursday, May 7, that the symbols were found at Nyack High School at the end of the school day.  She said the Clarkstown Police Department was immediately notified, and the district is now working with law enforcement on next steps.  District leaders condemned the incident and reaffirmed their stance against hate and bias. "We denounce all acts of antisemit…
New 'Law & Order' Episode Has Scenes Filmed In Hudson Valley Firehouse New 'Law & Order' Episode Has Scenes Filmed In Hudson Valley Firehouse
New 'Law & Order' Episode Has Scenes Filmed In Hudson Valley Firehouse Popular primetime crime drama "Law & Order" is bringing a piece of Westchester County to the national spotlight. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano announced that the latest episode of NBC’s Law & Order airing on Thursday, May 7, features scenes filmed inside Yonkers Fire Department Station One, highlighting the city’s growing role as a filming destination.  The episode, titled “Once Burned,” airs Thursday night at 8 p.m. and centers on the investigation into the death of a fire chief, according to show descriptions from IMDb.  Spano celebrated the moment on social media, call…
Zillow Gone Wild Features $1.27M ‘Meticulously Restored’ Hudson Valley Retreat Zillow Gone Wild Features $1.27M ‘Meticulously Restored’ Hudson Valley Retreat
Zillow Gone Wild Features $1.27M ‘Meticulously Restored’ Hudson Valley Retreat A unique Dutchess County home blending historic charm with modern luxury is gaining national attention after being spotlighted by "Zillow Gone Wild."  The property, located at 101 Drake Rd. in Pleasant Valley, was featured as the first home in a recent Zillow Gone Wild newsletter, highlighting its transformation from two 19th-century barns into a high-end residence and pool house.  Described as “meticulously restored" in its listing by SERHANT, the property drew attention for its mix of rustic architecture and modern design elements, including vaulted ceilings, original hand-hewn …
Gas Leak Forces Evacuation At High School In Hudson Valley Gas Leak Forces Evacuation At High School In Hudson Valley
Gas Leak Forces Evacuation At High School In Hudson Valley A gas leak forced the evacuation of an Orange County high school on Thursday, April 23, after officials determined the building was not safe for students and staff to reenter.  According to a message sent to families by Cornwall Central High School Principal Kathryn A. Wilhelm, the leak was identified earlier in the day inside the school building.  Emergency responders from the Vails Gate Fire Department and Central Hudson conducted a thorough inspection and found the building could not be immediately reoccupied, Wilhelm wrote. The building is now being ventilated to clear t…
Double Gold: Former Suffern Sisters Shine At Regional Championships Double Gold: Former Suffern Sisters Shine At Regional Championships
Double Gold: Former Suffern Sisters Shine At Regional Championships Two Paramus sisters with very different styles delivered standout performances at a major gymnastics competition, each earning gold medals at the USAG Region 7 Championships. Paige Alexander, a Level 10 gymnast and senior at Paramus Catholic, won the all-around gold medal at the Virginia Beach meet, continuing what has been a strong competitive career. Her younger sister, Phoenix, also captured gold at Level 8, marking a major milestone in just her third year competing in gymnastics. itspaigealexander Instagram The sisters’ success made for a memorable moment for the Alexander family, who…
Fired Giants Coach Brian Daboll Lists NJ Mansion For $5.4M Fired Giants Coach Brian Daboll Lists NJ Mansion For $5.4M
Fired Giants Coach Brian Daboll Lists NJ Mansion For $5.4M The North Jersey home of former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll is on the market for $5,395,000 following his departure from the team. Daboll was fired last November, after a 2-8 start to the season, his 4th year with Big Blue. In January, he was hired as offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans, where he will work under former Jets coach Robert Saleh. Daboll finished his tenure with a 20-40-1 record, though in his first season, he was named NFL Coach of the Year and guided the Giants to their only playoff win since 2011. The property at 128 Birch Rd. in Franklin Lakes sits o…
NY-Raised TV Icon Ed Sullivan Set For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction NY-Raised TV Icon Ed Sullivan Set For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction
Ny-raised TV Icon Ed Sullivan Set For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Iconic television host Ed Sullivan, a Westchester County, NY native who helped shape American music history, will soon receive one of the industry’s highest honors. Sullivan, the longtime host of The Ed Sullivan Show who was raised in Port Chester, will be posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, Billboard reported. According to Billboard, Sullivan will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award for non-performers during a ceremony set for Nov. 14, 2026, in Los Angeles.   The recognition comes as part of what has been a notable stretch for Sullivan’s legacy. A …
Gasoline Mistake Sparks Explosion At Amish School House In PA, 3 Burned Girls Airlifted To NY Gasoline Mistake Sparks Explosion At Amish School House In PA, 3 Burned Girls Airlifted To NY
Gasoline Mistake Sparks Explosion At Amish School House In PA, 3 Burned Girls Airlifted To NY An explosion caused by a fuel mix-up left three girls with severe burns at an Amish schoolhouse in Pennsylvania, according to a fundraiser created to support their recovery. The incident happened at the Hidden View Amish Schoolhouse in Spartansburg on Friday, March 27, when gasoline was accidentally used to start a wood stove instead of kerosene, according to the GoFundMe organizer. The blast severely burned a teenage teacher and two young girls, all of whom were flown by helicopter to hospitals in Buffalo, New York. One of the children was later transferred to a hospital in Rochester,…
Hudson Valley 4th Grader Finishes 2nd At Augusta In Drive, Chip, Putt National Finals Hudson Valley 4th Grader Finishes 2nd At Augusta In Drive, Chip, Putt National Finals
Hudson Valley 4th Grader Finishes 2nd At Augusta In Drive, Chip, Putt National Finals A Hudson Valley elementary school student is making waves on the national stage after nearly taking home a top title at one of the most prestigious youth golf competitions in the country.  Mario Vilardi, a fourth grader at Fishkill Plains Elementary School in the Wappingers Central School District in Dutchess County, finished second overall in the 2026 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals, held at the famed Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.  The annual competition draws thousands of young golfers from across the country, with only 80 finalists advancing to compete at Augusta,…
Break Into TV: College-Age Extras Wanted For Streaming Series Filming In Westchester Break Into TV: College-Age Extras Wanted For Streaming Series Filming In Westchester
Break Into TV: College-Age Extras Wanted For Streaming Series Filming In Westchester An upcoming streaming series filming in Westchester County is looking for local talent to fill background roles. Grant Wilfley Casting has put out a call for people to portray college students in the scripted series “Minivan,” with filming expected to take place in Purchase sometime after Monday, April 13.  The production is seeking non-union actors between the ages of 18 and 29, with organizers noting they are open to “all types, ethnicities, and genders.”  The role is for paid background work, offering a flat rate of $187 for what is expected to be about 10 hours on set. Accor…
Lakefront Luxury: $3.35M Home Offers Private Dock, Hot Tub, Theater In Hudson Valley Lakefront Luxury: $3.35M Home Offers Private Dock, Hot Tub, Theater In Hudson Valley
Lakefront Luxury: $3.35M Home Offers Private Dock, Hot Tub, Theater In Hudson Valley A newly listed luxury home in Northern Westchester is turning heads with its private lakefront setting and high-end amenities. The property at 2 Lakeridge Dr. in Armonk is listed for $3.35 million, according to its listing by Houlihan Lawrence, and sits on more than 4.5 acres along the water.  Built in 2016, the home spans nearly 5,000 square feet and includes four bedrooms and five bathrooms. Its design emphasizes natural light and open space, with large windows and glass doors that connect the interior to outdoor decks overlooking the lake.  The main living area features a two-…
Drew Barrymore Lists Historic NY Estate For $5M Just Years After Buying It: Here's Why Drew Barrymore Lists Historic NY Estate For $5M Just Years After Buying It: Here's Why
Drew Barrymore Lists Historic NY Estate For $5M Just Years After Buying It: Here's Why Drew Barrymore is parting ways with her sprawling Westchester County estate not long after transforming it into a fully renovated countryside retreat.  The actress and talk show host has listed her home on Winfield Ave. in Harrison for $4.99 million after purchasing it for $4.4 million in 2024, Realtor.com reported.  The six-bedroom, nine-bathroom estate sits on nearly 12 acres and dates back to the 1740s, blending historic charm with modern upgrades following a major renovation.  What Barrymore initially expected to be a simple cosmetic update turned into a full-scale overh…
‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Needs Extras — And They’re Casting Victims For Chilling NY Shoot ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Needs Extras — And They’re Casting Victims For Chilling NY Shoot
‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Needs Extras — And They’re Casting Victims For Chilling NY Shoot The series "Dexter: Resurrection" is casting extras in New York City, offering a paid opportunity for actors willing to take on some intense roles.  According to a casting notice, the Showtime production is seeking SAG/AFTRA members to appear as background actors in scenes being filmed in Manhattan.  The roles call for participants to portray victims in photo stills featured in the series. Casting directors note that applicants must be comfortable depicting characters who have been murdered, including scenarios involving staged injuries.  Filming is tentatively scheduled for…
Meet The Freshman Phenom Fueling Hofstra Into March Madness Meet The Freshman Phenom Fueling Hofstra Into March Madness
Meet The Freshman Phenom Fueling Hofstra Into March Madness Hofstra basketball star Preston Edmead is a rare breed in 2026 college basketball: a homegrown talent from just down the street. Edmead, a freshman and the Pride’s second-leading scorer, grew up in Deer Park, just 30 minutes away from where he’d eventually go to college. “It was always a special place because I always knew the greats who were here before me: Justin Wright-Foreman, Aaron Estrada, Jaquan Carlos, Tyler Thomas,” Edmead told Newsday. “I knew this was the place I wanted to be as soon as I stepped on campus.” Hofstra, a No. 13 seed, will need Edmead to play like one of those form…
No Bedroom? No Problem: Tiny $329K NY Cottage Gets Big Attention Online No Bedroom? No Problem: Tiny $329K NY Cottage Gets Big Attention Online
No Bedroom? No Problem: Tiny $329K NY Cottage Gets Big Attention Online A tiny cottage on Long Island with no bedroom is drawing big attention online. The studio-style home at 84 Wyona Avenue in Selden is listed for $329,000 despite offering just 446 square feet of living space and no dedicated bedroom. Built in 1903, the narrow home measures roughly 10 feet wide by 37 feet long and sits on a 5,227-square-foot lot.The compact layout functions as a studio cottage with one full bathroom. “Perfect for downsizing, first-time buyers, or anyone looking to escape high rents,” reads the listing from HomeSmart Dynamic Realty.  Even with its modest footprint, the …
Hochul Demands $13.5B Refund For New Yorkers After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs Hochul Demands $13.5B Refund For New Yorkers After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs
Hochul Demands $13.5B Refund For New Yorkers After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling on the federal government to return billions of dollars she says were unlawfully collected from New Yorkers after the US Supreme Court struck down tariff policies enacted during the Trump administration. Hochul held a roundtable with business leaders and farmers from the Capital Region Monday, March 9, to discuss the financial strain the tariffs created over the past year, according to the governor’s office. During the meeting, participants described how the tariffs increased costs and created uncertainty for businesses, farms, and families across New York. “Th…
Shuck It Out: 'Oyster Party' Opens Brick-And-Mortar Seafood Spot In Hudson Valley Shuck It Out: 'Oyster Party' Opens Brick-And-Mortar Seafood Spot In Hudson Valley
Shuck It Out: 'Oyster Party' Opens Brick-And-Mortar Seafood Spot In Hudson Valley A seafood catering company known for its raw bars and fresh oysters has opened its first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Ulster County — and early diners are already giving it glowing reviews. Oyster Party, located in Woodstock at 1802 Route 28, opened its doors in late 2025 after more than a decade building a reputation across New York for its mobile raw bar catering business. The new restaurant currently holds a 5-star rating on Yelp, with customers praising its oysters, lobster rolls, and laid-back coastal atmosphere. The small seafood spot leans into a simple mission: bringing people t…
NY Teacher Who Wished Death To Trump Supporters Keeps Job NY Teacher Who Wished Death To Trump Supporters Keeps Job
NY Teacher Who Wished Death To Trump Supporters Keeps Job A Long Island teacher who wished President Trump’s supporters a slow and painful death in a Facebook post last year will keep her job, an arbitrator ruled. Pamila Pahuja, who taught science at R.C. Murphy Junior High School in Stony Brook, won her case against Three Village School District, which sought to fire her, Newsday reported Monday, March 9. In January 2025, days before Trump’s second inauguration, Pahuja shared a Facebook post hoping for “all Trump supporters” to “slowly wither away while struggling to gasp.” “That’s what you want for people you deem not worthy right?” she wrote. …
‘Jersey Shore’ Star Vinny Guadagnino Bringing Comedy Shows To Palisades Mall Comedy Club ‘Jersey Shore’ Star Vinny Guadagnino Bringing Comedy Shows To Palisades Mall Comedy Club
‘Jersey Shore’ Star Vinny Guadagnino Bringing Comedy Shows To Palisades Mall Comedy Club “Jersey Shore” star Vinny Guadagnino is set to perform live comedy shows at Levity Live in West Nyack next month. Guadagnino will appear for special events at the West Nyack comedy club on Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m., and Saturday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., according to the Levity Live website. Tickets start at $55. Guadagnino first rose to fame in 2009 on MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” which became the highest-rated series in the network’s history during its six-season run, according to his biography on the Levity Live website. The franchise returned in April 2018 as “Jersey…
Sudden Death Of 16-Month-Old Inspires Nearly $8K For NY Children’s ER Sudden Death Of 16-Month-Old Inspires Nearly $8K For NY Children’s ER
Sudden Death Of 16-Month-Old Inspires Nearly $8K For NY Children’s ER A New York family is honoring the memory of a 16-month-old boy whose sudden, unexplained death stunned loved ones by raising thousands of dollars to support families facing similar emergencies. Liam Chadwick was born Jan. 4, 2024, and died on May 8, 2025, after collapsing during a nap at daycare, according to a family statement shared through the Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Foundation. After Liam’s death, an autopsy determined the cause to be SUDC, a rare condition diagnosed only after doctors rule out every known medical explanation. The diagnosis came months after Liam’s…