Small Plane Crashes, Explodes At Pennsylvania Retirement Community: Officials Small Plane Crashes, Explodes At Pennsylvania Retirement Community: Officials
Small Plane Crashes, Explodes At Pennsylvania Retirement Community: Officials A plane crashed and exploded near a retirement community in Lancaster County, injuring multiple people and triggering a massive emergency response on Sunday, March 9, officials said. The aircraft, a Beechcraft A36TC Bonanza registered as N347M and owned by Jam Zoom Yayos LLC, went down near Fairview Drive and Meadowview Court in Manheim Township at 3:18 p.m., according to emergency dispatchers. The 1981-manufactured plane had five occupants, all of whom survived but sustained injuries of varying severity. New video from the plane crash site in Manheim Township, Pennsylvania. Reports of m…
Columbia University Protest Organizer, Green Card Holder, Held By ICE On Unknown Charges Columbia University Protest Organizer, Green Card Holder, Held By ICE On Unknown Charges
Columbia University Protest Organizer, Green Card Holder, Held By ICE On Unknown Charges A Columbia University graduate who helped organize the campus’s Gaza solidarity encampment has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), despite being a legal permanent resident, advocates say. DHS Agents Detain Activist At His Home Mahmoud Khalil was taken into custody by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers at his New York City home around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, according to advocates. The two plainclothes agents allegedly followed Khalil and his eight-months-pregnant wife into their apartment building—owned by Columbia—before confronting him without id…
New Details Emerge, ID Released Of 27-Year-Old Shot During Confrontation Near White House New Details Emerge, ID Released Of 27-Year-Old Shot During Confrontation Near White House
New Details Emerge, ID Released Of 27-Year-Old Shot During Confrontation Near White House New details have emerged, including the identity of a 27-year-old man who was shot by US Secret Service personnel near the White House overnight. The agency confirmed the incident shortly after it occurred right after midnight Sunday morning, March 9, noting that President Donald Trump was not at the White House at the time.
Trump is spending the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The man, who has been identified as Andrew Dawson, whose last known address is North Manchester, Indiana, was transported to a hospital with critical injuries, according to The Washington Post. No Secre…
US Travel Advisory Expanded: These 23 Nations Now Under Warning US Travel Advisory Expanded: These 23 Nations Now Under Warning
US Travel Advisory Expanded: These 23 Nations Now Under Warning In a significant move to safeguard American travelers, the US Department of State has updated its travel advisory system, identifying 23 nations where heightened caution is urged.  The advisory system evaluates a range of risks, including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health threats, and natural disasters. The State Department reviews Level 1 and 2 advisories annually, while Level 3 and 4 warnings are reassessed every six months.  According to a department statement, "A Travel Advisory will also be updated anytime there is a change in US government posture, normally as it relat…
Three NY Hospitals Ranked In World's Top 100, 13 Recognized Nationally: See The Full List Three NY Hospitals Ranked In World's Top 100, 13 Recognized Nationally: See The Full List
Three NY Hospitals Ranked In World's Top 100, 13 Recognized Nationally: See The Full List When it comes to medical care, not all hospitals are created equally, and patients want the best treatment available, whether it's for a routine procedure or a life-saving intervention. Newsweek has released its World's Best Hospitals 2025 list. The rankings, created in collaboration with global data firm Statista, scored hospitals based on expert surveys, patient experience, and hospital performance metrics. Eleven hospitals in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic earned spots among the top 250 worldwide. The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore was ranked No. 4 glob…
NY Ranked Among Top States For Women, New Study Says: Here's Why NY Ranked Among Top States For Women, New Study Says: Here's Why
NY Ranked Among Top States For Women, New Study Says: Here's Why Women in several Northeast states have some of the best opportunities in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Women on Monday, Mar. 3. The study's release also ties into International Women's Day, which is on Saturday, Mar. 8. All 50 states and Washington, DC, were rated across 25 key metrics. The statistics measured economic opportunities, healthcare quality, and safety for women. The findings highlight stark disparities nationwide, with some states offering significantly better conditions for women than othe…
US Cracking Down On Egg Smuggling From Mexico As Prices Soar US Cracking Down On Egg Smuggling From Mexico As Prices Soar
US Cracking Down On Egg Smuggling From Mexico As Prices Soar With egg prices at record highs, authorities are seeing a sharp increase in smuggling operations attempting to bring eggs across the US-Mexico border. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reported a surge in egg seizures, as rising costs drive some travelers to attempt sneaking in eggs despite strict import bans. The San Diego Field Office said Thursday, Feb. 27, that egg interceptions have increased 158 percent since the start of the 2024 fiscal year. The main culprit behind soaring egg prices? A devastating avian flu outbreak that has affected 166 million birds in the US since …
Alert Issued For USPS Scam Text: Here's What To Know Alert Issued For USPS Scam Text: Here's What To Know
Alert Issued For USPS Scam Text: Here's What To Know A new scam is targeting people with fraudulent text messages pretending to be from the United States Postal Service (USPS)—and officials are urging caution. The US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is warning customers about a rise in phishing and smishing attacks, where fraudsters send fake texts and emails that appear to come from USPS. The messages often claim that a package is delayed or that a payment is due, directing recipients to click a link that steals personal information. How To Identify A Fake USPS Message Postal inspectors say these scams are becoming more advanced, but ther…
Child Sex Abuser On Parole Caught With Child Pornography In Region, Police Say Child Sex Abuser On Parole Caught With Child Pornography In Region, Police Say
Child Sex Abuser On Parole Caught With Child Pornography In Region, Police Say A convicted child sex abuser who was released from prison early was caught with child pornography, police said. Peter Lentz, 42, of Catskill, was re-arrested following a New York State Police investigation into indecent material involving minors on Thursday, March 6, the agency said. Troopers began investigating Lentz in October 2024 following a mandatory meeting with his parole officer at his Catskill home. During the meeting, the officer discovered an electronic device belonging to Lentz that contained “indecent material” involving children, police said. Lentz was initially arrested…
What Is Hantavirus? Gene Hackman's Wife Died From Rodent-Transmitted Disease, Officials Say What Is Hantavirus? Gene Hackman's Wife Died From Rodent-Transmitted Disease, Officials Say
What Is Hantavirus? Gene Hackman's Wife Died From Rodent-Transmitted Disease, Officials Say A rare but serious virus linked to rodents claimed the life of Betsy Arakawa, the wife of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, health officials said. Arakawa, 65, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome on Tuesday, Feb. 11, a full week before the 95-year-old Hackman died from cardiovascular disease and advanced Alzheimer’s, New Mexico’s chief medical examiner revealed at a press conference Friday, March 7. The couple of more than 35 years–along with one of their three dogs–was found dead inside their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Wednesday, Feb. 26, as Daily Voice reported. Hantavirus is …
Scammers Stole Taylor Swift Eras Tour Tickets In $600K+ NY-Based Scheme, Prosecutors Say Scammers Stole Taylor Swift Eras Tour Tickets In $600K+ NY-Based Scheme, Prosecutors Say
Scammers Stole Taylor Swift Eras Tour Tickets In $600K+ Ny-based Scheme, Prosecutors Say Taylor Swift fans are hoping "Karma" comes to whoever scammed them out of expensive tickets to The Eras Tour. Two people were accused of stealing nearly 1,000 tickets to high-demand events, including the popstar's record-breaking concert tour. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced arrests in the case in a news release on Monday, Mar. 3. Tyrone Rose, 20, of Kingston, Jamaica, and Shamara Simmons, 31, of Queens, NY, were facing charges including grand larceny, conspiracy, and computer tampering.  "These defendants tried to use the popularity of Taylor Swift…
NJ Company Spent $25M On Every Possible Combo To Win $95M TX Lottery: Reports NJ Company Spent $25M On Every Possible Combo To Win $95M TX Lottery: Reports
NJ Company Spent $25M On Every Possible Combo To Win $95M TX Lottery: Reports Did a company based out of New Jersey rig the Texas lottery?  Texas officials are investigating after a company called Rook TX, based in Scotch Plains (Union County) claimed a $95 million jackpot in April 2023 by spending $25 million to buy nearly every possible number combination, the New York Times reported. Rook TX worked with four retailers in Texas to order a significant amount of lottery terminals to achieve every possible number combination, Ryan Mindell, the executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission told the Times. In the three days before the drawing, people went to …