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New Pop-Tarts BuzzBallz Cocktails Stir Up Strong Reactions
A popular ready-to-drink cocktail brand is putting an adults-only twist on Pop-Tarts. BuzzBallz has released two limited-edition cocktails inspired by Pop-Tarts Frosted S'mores and Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon, a Sazerac Company spokesperson said in an email to the Daily Voice on Thursday, Aug. 20. Both drinks contain 15% alcohol by volume. The collaboration puts a different spin on "flavors that have been part of American pop culture for generations." "Created specifically with millennial fans in mind, the limited-edition collaboration taps into the nostalgia of enjoying Po…
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16 Charged In Sweeping Child Exploitation, Sex Offender Compliance Operations In Hudson Valley
Sixteen people have been arrested in two separate investigations targeting alleged online child exploitation and sex offenders accused of failing to comply with registration requirements in a Sullivan County village, police announced. The arrests were detailed by Village of Liberty Police Chief Steven D’Agata during a press conference on Thursday, Aug. 20, following investigations dubbed “Operation Dangerous DMs” and “Operation Registry Repo.” Although the investigations were separate, D’Agata said they shared the same objective: “protecting children, protecting this community, …
National Interest
Play Uno, Win $50K: Here's How To Compete In Card Game's First Championship
Uno players will soon get the chance to turn a perfectly timed "Draw 4" into a $50,000 payday. Mattel is launching the 2026 Uno Championship Series, the company announced in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The new competition will bring players from around the world together for a live tournament in Los Angeles. The championship will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11, with the winner taking home the title of 2026 Uno Champion and a $50,000 grand prize. The event will be streamed live on Twitch. Mattel said players from outside the US will also be invited to compete. "At its core,…
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Sergeant Admits Driving Drunk In Fatal Wrong-Way Crash On NY Parkway: AG
A former NYPD sergeant from Orange County has admitted to causing a head-on crash that killed a 61-year-old man on the Taconic State Parkway in Westchester County, prosecutors said. Warwick resident Tiffany Howell, 48, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Aug. 19, to aggravated vehicular homicide and second-degree manslaughter in connection with the Thursday, Jan. 22 crash that killed Peekskill resident Manuel Boitel, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced. Howell, who was an off-duty NYPD sergeant at the time of the crash, entered the plea before Westchester County Court Judg…
National Interest
Sailor Accused Of Murdering Colleague On USS John F. Kennedy
A sailor assigned to one of the Navy's newest aircraft carriers is facing a slate of serious charges tied to a colleague's death. Multiple reports say Aviation Boatswain's Mate Jayjrion L. Rodriguez is charged with murder and involuntary manslaughter in the death of Boatswain's Mate Seaman Jesse Braswell aboard the future USS John F. Kennedy. Rodriguez is accused of pointing a loaded service pistol at Braswell's head and shooting him Saturday, June 6, while both men were serving with the ship's in-port security force, according to Military Times. Braswell, a Colorado native, died fro…
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Pringles-Flavored Vodka Hits Shelves With Unexpected Flavor
Pringles is adding the flavor of its potato crisps in a new place: the liquor cabinet. Sugarlands Distilling Company has released Pringles Dill Pickle Potato Vodka. The 60-proof (30% alcohol by volume) spirit is inspired by the snack brand's Dill Pickle Potato Crisps. The vodka blends sharp vinegar and crisp dill with a salty potato flavor meant to taste like the popular snack. Internet Wines lists a 750-milliliter bottle for $21.99, though prices vary by retailer. Sugarlands describes the drink as "tart, savory, and unapologetically bold." "Pop the top, pour a shot and let the …
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Jeanine Pirro Targeted, Hunted By NY Man Who Threatened ‘Bullet In Your F—kin Head’, Feds Say
An angry Long Island man threatened to kill ex-Fox News host and D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro in a series of unhinged social media posts, federal authorities said. Daniel Kretsinger replied to an X post from Pirro with a video and said, “I’m specifically targeting you when I come to Washington D.C. and put a bullet directly between your eyes c–t and if Trump keeps up his bulls–t I may kill the president too,” according to charging documents filed in New York’s Eastern District. Pirro is not identified specifically in the documents, but Kretsigner’s listed X account shows him replying to…
National Interest
Fox News Personality Reveals Reason Behind Sudden Absence
A familiar face on Fox News has been missing from the air, and viewers now know why. “Fox & Friends” co-host Lawrence Jones, 33, said Thursday morning, Aug. 20, that he underwent another eye operation after suffering a detached retina tied to an old sports injury. Jones explained the situation in a post on X after viewers noticed his absence from the network. “I’ve been open about my eye surgery due to a retinal tear," he wrote. "However, I later discovered that this was caused by a childhood sports injury. Regrettably, I’ve sustained another retina detachment, which is common after th…
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Man Who Killed Couple In Hudson Valley Xanax-Fueled Crash Arrested For Car Break-Ins: Police
A 33-year-old man who served prison time for killing a husband and wife in a Xanax-fueled crash in Rockland County, New York has been arrested again, this time on robbery and burglary charges in Bergen County, authorities said Thursday, Aug. 20. On Sunday, Aug. 16, officers responded to the parking garage at 170 Prospect Ave. in Hackensack on a report of someone burglarizing vehicles, Hackensack Police Capt. Gregory Zisa said. Upon arrival, they encountered one of the vehicle owners and security for the building in a physical confrontation with the suspect, later identified as Matthew Sindon…
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Doctor, Air National Guard Veteran Killed In Midair Plane Crash With State Police Helicopter
The pilot killed when his Cessna collided with a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter at Carlisle Regional Airport has been identified as a 57-year-old Hershey man with decades of experience in emergency medicine. Paul William Sokoloski, 57, of Hershey, was pronounced dead at the scene of the Wednesday, Aug. 19 crash, according to Pennsylvania State Police and Cumberland County Coroner Charley Hall. Sokoloski was the pilot and sole occupant of a Cessna 150 single-engine airplane that collided with a PSP Bell 407GX helicopter at the airport, located at 228 Petersburg Road in South Middleton …
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West Point Names New Superintendent — Here's Who He Is
A West Point graduate and longtime Army officer with decades of command experience has returned to the Hudson Valley to lead the U.S. Military Academy. Maj. Gen. James B. Bartholomees III was promoted to lieutenant general and officially took command as West Point's 62nd superintendent on Monday, Aug. 17, succeeding Lt. Gen. Steven W. Gilland, West Point Public Affairs announced. The change of command ceremony was held at Eisenhower Hall. Bartholomees, a 1995 West Point graduate, most recently served as commanding general of the 25th Infantry Division and U.S. Army Hawaii. …
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Get Free Chipotle For Back-To-School Season: Here's How
Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating back-to-school season with free food. The fast-casual chain is offering a buy-one-get-one-free entrée deal on Thursday, Aug. 20, for customers wearing school apparel or accessories. The promotion runs from 3 p.m. to closing at participating restaurants across the US. Middle school, high school, and college gear all count, including T-shirts, sweatshirts, jerseys, and hats. Customers who buy an entrée can get a second entrée of equal or lesser value for free. The deal is available for in-person orders only and is limited to five free ent…
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Repeat DWI Offender Caught Drunk On Taconic State Parkway Is Convicted
A 35-year-old man with two previous impaired driving convictions has again been found guilty of DWI after he was caught driving on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County without a valid license, prosecutors said. Wappingers Falls resident John Spiegel Jr., 35, was convicted by a Dutchess County jury of first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and driving while intoxicated with two previous convictions of designated offenses within 10 years, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The conviction stems from Spieg…
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Nationwide Fruit Bar Recall Issued Over Possible Glass Contamination
A freezer staple sold across the country is being pulled from shelves after an unwelcome discovery. Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream announced on Tuesday, Aug. 18, that it is voluntarily recalling limited lots of Outshine Fruit Bars because they may contain glass. The affected products were distributed to retailers nationwide, according to the company announcement posted on the US Food and Drug Administration website. The recall covers 6-count packages of 2.5-ounce Outshine Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine, and Black Cherry Fruit Bars. It also includes a 24-count Outshine Variety Pack of 2…
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Amazon Drone Delivery Set For Massive US Expansion: What To Know
Amazon is preparing to put far more packages in the sky as it expands a delivery option now available in only a small slice of the US. The company says its Prime Air drone service will reach nearly 500 cities and towns by the end of 2026, about six times its current footprint. Deliveries can arrive in as little as 30 minutes. Prime Air now operates from 11 locations serving 10 metro areas across seven states. Amazon says Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, Boise, and Syracuse are among the next metro areas scheduled to get service. That puts New York among the next states in line for …
Weather
Here's Timing For Drenching Rounds Of Storms Before Sharp Shift In Weather Pattern
A strengthening system with separate rounds of storms could turn outdoor plans into a moving target across the Northeast before a noticeably cooler change arrives. Before weekend storms arrive, the National Weather Service is forecasting showers and thunderstorms in much of the region on Thursday, Aug. 20. Storm chances increase during the afternoon and evening in many areas, especially farther south. Rain and thunderstorms will spread across much of the Northeast this weekend, with the highest flood risk focused farther south. AccuWeather The next round of storms is organizing…
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NY Among States Where Haircuts Cost Most, New Study Finds
The rising cost of a trip to the hair salon or barber takes a bigger bite out of household budgets in some Northeast states than others, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of States Where People Spend the Most & Least on Hair Care on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The personal finance website compared the cost of men's barbershop haircuts and women's beauty salon visits in all 50 states against each state's median household income. The study found Pennsylvanians spend about 1.51% of their income on hair care, ranking seventh nationwide. Massachusetts (1.41%) followed …
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When Love Meets Money: New Survey Explores How Americans Navigate Romance Financially
Money can be a major source of tension in relationships, and a new survey shows many Americans are keeping at least some parts of their finances separate. WalletHub released a survey about money and relationships on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The personal finance website found that 26% of Americans have a financial account hidden from their partner, while 72% believe financial disagreements are worse for a relationship than political disagreements. The online survey asked more than 200 respondents about financial independence, shared accounts, budgeting, and other money issues in relationships.…
National Interest
$40 Trillion Warning: US Is Speeding Toward Fiscal Cliff, Watchdog Says
Washington’s borrowing tab is closing in on a number once difficult to imagine. The national debt climbed over $40 trillion on Tuesday, Aug. 18, according to the US Treasury’s Debt to the Penny dataset. The milestone is arriving months earlier than previous projections indicated, The Washington Post reported. The total includes about $32.2 trillion in debt held by the public and $7.8 trillion in obligations held within the federal government. It grows when Washington borrows to cover the gap between federal spending and revenue. The Congressional Budget Office projects a $1.9 trilli…
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McDonald's Launches New Fall Drinks Based On Popular Treat
McDonald's is adding its own fall coffee flavor to challenge pumpkin-spiced competitors. The fast-food chain officially launched Caramel Apple Pie coffees on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The limited-time flavor can also be found in Frappés, hot and iced lattes, and iced coffee. The drinks blend apple and caramel flavors with McDonald's coffee. They're also topped with salted caramel-flavored whipped cream and crumbled apple pie pieces. The Caramel Apple Pie Iced Coffee features caramel apple pie-flavored syrup, salted caramel-flavored whipped topping, and apple pie crumble topping served over ice. "…
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Moving Map: Where NY Ranks Among States Drawing Most, Least New Residents
Where Americans put down new roots is changing, and some states are proving far more magnetic than others. A new Gourmet Gift Baskets analysis ranks all 50 states and Washington, DC, by their ability to attract residents. It combines 2024 Census birthplace data with complete state-to-state migration flows from 2023. South Carolina claimed first place with a score of 87.4 out of 100. Idaho followed at 86.6, while Arizona finished third at 86.5. North Carolina ranked fourth with 84.3. Colorado placed fifth at 84.1, and Florida completed the top six at 82.5. The other end of the list was dom…
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Pilot Killed, Troopers Injured In Midair Collision Between Police Helicopter And Plane (
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A pilot was killed, and two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were injured when a small plane struck a police helicopter during a training exercise at Carlisle Regional Airport on Wednesday evening, Aug. 19, officials said. Cpl. Bryce Corman and Trooper Jason Mills were conducting routine training exercises in a Bell 407 helicopter when a Cessna 150 approached from behind and struck the helicopter, Pennsylvania State Police Acting Commissioner Lt. Col. George Bivens said during a late-night briefing with Gov. Josh Shapiro. The pilot of the Cessna was killed in the crash. Authorities know t…
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TV Executive Among 5 Americans Killed In Chopper Crash During Kenya Safari Tour
A sightseeing flight over one of East Africa’s most striking landscapes ended in catastrophe. Seven people died when a charter helicopter crashed in a remote area of northern Kenya on Wednesday, Aug. 19, according to multiple reports. Five of those killed were US citizens. The Eurocopter EC130 B4 went down at about 9:13 a.m. local time near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority said. A Eurocopter EC130 B4 helicopter, similar to the one involved in the crash in Kenya. Wikipedia/Łukasz Golowanow & Maciej Hypś, Konflikty.pl The aircraft was operated …
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Ex-NY Giants Star Raising Money After Losing $500K: Alleged Scheme's Founder Dies, Report Says
Former New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder says he lost his entire life savings in an alleged financial scheme that also ensnared other former NFL players, leaving him trying to rebuild after losing at least $500,000. Tae Crowder, who spent three seasons with the Giants, launched a GoFundMe on Saturday, Aug. 8, saying the loss has left him without the financial stability he spent years building. The fundraiser follows allegations involving Motion Venture, a company run by 23-year-old New Jersey resident Mohamed Coulibaly, who was found dead on Friday, July 31, ESPN reported.&…
National Interest
Mother Bear Attacks Man Outside Apartment Complex's Laundry Room
A man was injured after a black bear swiped at him at an apartment complex in Colorado, according to wildlife officials. The attack happened near Eagle-Vail late Monday afternoon, Aug. 17, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said in a news release. The man was leaving a building's laundry room when a female black bear scratched his arm. CPW said the man tripped and injured his foot while trying to escape. A family member took him to a local medical facility, where he was treated for injuries to his arm and foot and released. Wildlife officers remained in the area overnight to try to…
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Hudson Valley Man, 73, Missing After RV Found At Remote NY Campsite
Authorities are searching for a 73-year-old Putnam County man who has not been seen in weeks after his RV was discovered at a remote campsite in Upstate New York. Mahopac resident Craig K. Streeter, 73, was reported as possibly missing on Monday, Aug. 17, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The search began after New York State Forest Rangers found Streeter's recreational vehicle at campsite 36 on Moose River Rd. in the town of Inlet with no known recent activity. Forest Rangers searched for Streeter but could not find him, prompting more law enfo…
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Machete-Wielding Man Who Chased Estranged Wife, Kids From NY Home Learns His Fate
A Capital Region man who chased his family from their home with a machete has learned his fate. Thomas Sorensen, 46, of Loudonville, was sentenced Wednesday, Aug. 19 to 15 years in prison, the Albany County District Attorney’s office said. He’ll also be on probation for five years after his release. “He made the decision to attack us in our own home – four of the people he should have cared about the most, in what should have been the safest place for them,” Sorensen’s estranged wife said at the hearing. “He put his own vindictiveness and negative feelings about our divorce above the well-b…
Weather
Storm System With Flooding Downpours Nears Northeast: Timing
The Northeast is heading into a volatile stretch that could make outdoor plans a moving target. Click here for a new, updated story: Here's Timing For Drenching Rounds Of Storms Before Sharp Shift In Weather Pattern A slow-moving frontal system will begin reshaping the pattern on Thursday, Aug. 20, bringing showers, heavy downpours, and thunderstorms to parts of the region. The National Weather Service expects activity to increase during the afternoon and evening. The main window for heavier storms runs roughly from 2 to 9 p.m., although timing and coverage will vary. Localized fla…
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Freak Badminton Racket Accident Killed NJ 6-Year-Old: Now, Her Family Is Suing
The New Jersey family of a 6-year-old girl killed when a metal badminton racket shaft broke free from its handle and pierced her skull has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Franklin Sports. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Lucy Morgan's family by attorneys Travis M. Brennan and Charles P. Hehmeyer of Berman & Simmons, the Maine law firm announced Wednesday, Aug. 19. Lucy was spending the final day of a family vacation at a lake house in Limerick, Maine, on Saturday, June 1, 2024, when her older siblings began playing badminton in the front yard, according to the complaint. Lucy …
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Popular Eye Drops Recalled Over Contamination Risk: What To Know
Nearly 40,000 bottles of eye drops distributed nationwide are being recalled because the product may not be sterile. Prestige Brands Holdings issued the voluntary recall for 39,060 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief, according to a Food and Drug Administration enforcement report filed on Friday, Aug. 14. The FDA said the eye drops could be contaminated and have a "lack of assurance of sterility." The recall affects 0.5-fluid-ounce, or 15 mL, dropper bottles from lot 2552A. The eye drops have an expiration date of Thursday, Sept. 30, 2027. The …
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Molotov Cocktail Plot: Massachusetts Trans Woman Sentenced In Plan To Firebomb Scott Bessent
A Massachusetts woman will spend more than six years in federal prison after admitting to bringing two homemade firebombs and a knife to Washington, D.C., in an attempt to kill then-Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent, federal authorities said. Ryan Michael English, 26, of South Deerfield, previously pleaded guilty to two federal weapons charges. A judge sentenced English to 73 months in prison on Tuesday, Aug. 18, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced. English must also serve three years of supervised release. The plot unfolded on Jan. 27, 2025, when Bessen…
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