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NY State Trooper Who Killed Man At Hudson Valley Campground Identified NY State Trooper Who Killed Man At Hudson Valley Campground Identified
NY State Trooper Who Killed Man At Hudson Valley Campground Identified The state trooper who shot and killed a man at a New York campsite was identified Thursday, Sept. 17. Ronal Diaz-Arriaza joined New York State Police in 2023, the agency said in its announcement. He’s currently part of Troop F and works out of the state police station in Catskill. Diaz-Arriaza is a native of Brentwood on Long Island, according to a state police release from when he was hired. Previously, Diaz-Arriaza worked for the Suffolk County Police Department, according to online documents shared by the agency. Diaz-Arriaza was part of a team of troopers who responded to Whip-o-Will …
Man Seen Reaching Into Broken Car Window Caught With 27 Pounds Of Cannabis In NY: Cops Man Seen Reaching Into Broken Car Window Caught With 27 Pounds Of Cannabis In NY: Cops
Man Seen Reaching Into Broken Car Window Caught With 27 Pounds Of Cannabis In NY: Cops A report of a suspicious vehicle with a broken window in Westchester County led police to more than 27 pounds of cannabis inside, authorities said.  Yonkers resident Joseph Fasce, 22, was arrested after officers responded to a black sedan parked on North Avenue in New Rochelle at around 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, the New Rochelle Police Department announced on Thursday, Sept. 17.  Police said the vehicle had a broken passenger-side window, and a man was seen leaning into it, initially leaving officers unsure whether someone had broken into the car. Responding officers spo…
Man Breaks Into Restaurant With Hatchet, Steals Cash, Statue In Hudson Valley, Police Say Man Breaks Into Restaurant With Hatchet, Steals Cash, Statue In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Man Breaks Into Restaurant With Hatchet, Steals Cash, Statue In Hudson Valley, Police Say A man is accused of smashing his way into a Sullivan County deli with a hatchet before stealing cash and a religious statue, police said.  Monticello resident Skyler J. Madura, 32, was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 15, in connection with the burglary at Memito’s Tacos and Deli at 493 Broadway, according to the Village of Monticello Police Department.  The break-in was discovered on Friday, Sept. 11, at around 12:50 a.m., when an officer was on patrol and noticed that the business's glass front door had been broken. Surveillance video showed a man using a hatchet to break the doo…
Pork Buyers May Be Owed Money In $117M Settlements: See If You Qualify Pork Buyers May Be Owed Money In $117M Settlements: See If You Qualify
Pork Buyers May Be Owed Money In $117M Settlements: See If You Qualify You might be able to get paid if you bought certain pork products as part of $117 million in class action settlements. The settlements cover people who purchased qualifying pork products for personal consumption from Saturday, June 28, 2014, through Saturday, June 30, 2018. The lawsuit claims several companies conspired to limit the supply of pork and increase prices.  Eligible consumers must have indirectly purchased raw pork bacon or fresh or frozen pork made from bellies, loins, shoulders, ribs, or pork chops, USA Today reported. An indirect purchase means the pork was bought f…
F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes During Training Exercise In Michigan F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes During Training Exercise In Michigan
F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes During Training Exercise In Michigan A routine fighter jet training flight ended in a crash, bringing emergency crews to a rural community and prompting a warning for nearby residents, according to multiple reports. The Texas Air National Guard F-16 went down in Blair Township, Michigan, southwest of Traverse City, on Thursday, Sept. 17. The aircraft belonged to the 149th Fighter Wing, according to FOX 2 Detroit. The pilot ejected and was taken to a hospital. Blair Township Supervisor Nicole Blonshine told WWJ Newsradio 950 in Detroit that she was told the pilot was conscious and alert during transport. Blonshine said the air…
Readers' Choice 2026 Is Here! Love A Local Favorite? Make Sure It Gets On The Ballot Readers' Choice 2026 Is Here! Love A Local Favorite? Make Sure It Gets On The Ballot
Readers' Choice 2026 Is Here! Love A Local Favorite? Make Sure It Gets On The Ballot Your favorite restaurant. Your go-to salon. The local business that always comes through. The place you tell everyone they have to check out. Now’s your chance, Hudson Valley, to make sure they get the recognition they deserve. NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITES TODAY! Nominations for the 2026 Daily Voice Readers’ Choice Awards open Sept. 14, giving readers just four weeks to help decide which local favorites will make the ballot. From Food & Drink spots serving the meals you can’t stop thinking about to the Self Care pros you trust to keep you looking and feeling your best, we want to hear about…
Deadly Choking Hazard Sparks Massive Recall Of 276K Toys Deadly Choking Hazard Sparks Massive Recall Of 276K Toys
Deadly Choking Hazard Sparks Massive Recall Of 276K Toys A popular toddler toy sold online is being recalled because of a potentially deadly choking hazard. Esjay US recalled about 276,000 Toddler Busy Board Montessori Toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 17. The recalled busy boards are designed for children younger than 3 and have red knobs that can detach. The loose pieces violate the federal small parts ban and can pose a risk of serious injury or death from choking. The toys are made of blue felt and have carrying handles, elastic cords, and button closures. Cartoon dinosaurs are printed on the front, wh…
Injured Bald Eagle Rescued From Road In Orange County Injured Bald Eagle Rescued From Road In Orange County
Injured Bald Eagle Rescued From Road In Orange County An injured bald eagle found along a road in Orange County is receiving veterinary care after police, neighbors, and a wildlife rehabilitator teamed up to rescue her.  The female eagle was discovered in the Town of Goshen on Monday, Sept. 14, when a passing driver spotted her on the road and contacted police, according to the Town of Goshen Police Department.  Officers Natalie Welsh and Derrick Kenan responded and, with help from nearby residents, worked to keep the injured bird safe. Because bald eagles require different handling protocols, police contacted a local bird rehab…
Drivers To Get Millions In Debt Relief Under $694M Auto Loan Settlement Drivers To Get Millions In Debt Relief Under $694M Auto Loan Settlement
Drivers To Get Millions In Debt Relief Under $694M Auto Loan Settlement A major subprime auto lender has reached a $694 million settlement after it was accused of giving consumers car loans they could not afford. Credit Acceptance Corporation agreed to provide cash and debt relief to consumers under the settlement with 40 states and Washington, DC, the attorneys general announced on Thursday, Sept. 17. The states accused Credit Acceptance of making risky loans to people with limited or damaged credit histories. The company's internal system predicted some of those borrowers would be unable to repay even the principal. Many consumers later defaulted and lo…
‘What Are You Doing To Me?’ Dying Father Asked Murderous Son During NY Stabbing: Authorities ‘What Are You Doing To Me?’ Dying Father Asked Murderous Son During NY Stabbing: Authorities
‘What Are You Doing To Me?’ Dying Father Asked Murderous Son During NY Stabbing: Authorities A dying father begged his son for mercy while being stabbed to death on Long Island, authorities said Thursday, Sept. 17. Sage Arias-Brown, 33, of Lake Ronkonkoma, was indicted Thursday on a second-degree murder charge in the death of his 69-year-old father, Edward Brown, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. Edward Brown called 911 after his son attacked him around 12:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 7, and the call recorded him saying, “I’m being murdered. What are you doing to me, Sage?” according to prosecutors. A neighbor heard a loud bang inside Edward Brown’s studio apartment in …
Public Warned To Stay Away From Site Of 2-Alarm Orange County Fire Now Under Investigation Public Warned To Stay Away From Site Of 2-Alarm Orange County Fire Now Under Investigation
Public Warned To Stay Away From Site Of 2-Alarm Orange County Fire Now Under Investigation Residents are being warned to stay away from an Orange County property heavily damaged by a two-alarm fire after officials deemed the site unsafe and uninhabitable.  The warning concerns 10 Stable Way in the Cornwall Heights section of Cornwall-on-Hudson, where a large fire broke out on Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Cornwall-on-Hudson Fire Department said on Thursday, Sept. 17.   Officials said the Cornwall-on-Hudson Building Department has deemed the property unsafe and uninhabitable. The public is being asked to respect all barriers and restrictions and remain clear of the propert…
Children Hospitalized After Swallowing Magnets From Recalled Toys Children Hospitalized After Swallowing Magnets From Recalled Toys
Children Hospitalized After Swallowing Magnets From Recalled Toys A popular magnetic toy set is being recalled after two children swallowed magnets and were hospitalized. Colerinsec issued the recall for about 38,507 Jerify Magnetic Humanoid Toy Sets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 17. The toys violate the mandatory federal toy safety standard because they can release loose high-powered magnets. If swallowed, the magnets can attract each other or other metal objects inside the body and become lodged in the digestive system. This can cause intestinal perforations, twisting or blockages, blood poisoning, and death. …
PA Son Charged With Killing Mother, Hospitalized Under Guard In NY: State Police PA Son Charged With Killing Mother, Hospitalized Under Guard In NY: State Police
PA Son Charged With Killing Mother, Hospitalized Under Guard In NY: State Police A son has been charged with killing his 76-year-old mother in Pennsylvania before being hospitalized under police supervision in New York, state police announced on Thursday, Sept. 17. Michael Sean Jones, 46, allegedly assaulted his mother, Andrea Lynn Vail, during an argument inside her Silver Lake Township home on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 15, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Vail was retired, according to her social media profile. Troopers from the Gibson barracks were called to the home on Donovan Road in Susquehanna County for a report of a deceased woman around 3:15 p.m. t…
Rideshare Driver Attacks Passenger With Knife After Argument In Hudson Valley: Police Rideshare Driver Attacks Passenger With Knife After Argument In Hudson Valley: Police
Rideshare Driver Attacks Passenger With Knife After Argument In Hudson Valley: Police A rideshare driver is accused of stabbing a passenger during a dispute over payment at a tandem lot in Rockland County before fleeing to New York City, police said.  Brooklyn resident Joel A. Guzman, 32, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 16, following the stabbing at the Suffern Tandem Lot off I-87 in Ramapo, New York State Police announced on Thursday, Sept. 17.  Troopers said they were called to the lot shortly before 7 a.m. on Wednesday for a reported stabbing. Investigators then found that Guzman had been hired to drive the victim, a 32-year-old California man, but initial…
Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How JFK, LaGuardia Fared Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How JFK, LaGuardia Fared
Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How JFK, LaGuardia Fared The nation's best airports for traveler satisfaction have been revealed in a new ranking. JD Power released its 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The study was based on 24,710 surveys from US and Canadian residents who traveled through at least one airport in either country. The consumer intelligence company ranked airports based on seven factors, including ease of travel, trust, terminal facilities, staff, departure and travel-to-airport experience, food, beverage and retail, and arrival and travel-from-airport experience. "For the better part of t…
Officer Saves Woman, 82, Choking On Candy At Store In Orange County Officer Saves Woman, 82, Choking On Candy At Store In Orange County
Officer Saves Woman, 82, Choking On Candy At Store In Orange County A police officer is credited with saving an 82-year-old woman who was choking on a piece of candy inside an Orange County furniture store.  The medical emergency happened at Bob’s Discount Furniture at 88 Dunning Rd. in Wallkill on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at around 7:10 p.m., according to the Town of Wallkill Police Department.  Officer Heather Dunnigan arrived less than a minute after the initial dispatch and found the woman actively choking on the candy, police said. Dunnigan immediately started giving medical care and was able to remove the obstruction.  The woman was the…
Inside The $9.9M Mansion That Was Too Big For Mike Tyson And 50 Cent Inside The $9.9M Mansion That Was Too Big For Mike Tyson And 50 Cent
Inside The $9.9M Mansion That Was Too Big For Mike Tyson And 50 Cent At 51,000 square feet, this lavish Connecticut mansion was too big for even Mike Tyson and 50 Cent. Now listed for $9.9 million, the home is 18 times the size of a regulation tennis court. The property has one of those, too. Tyson bought the Farmington estate for about $3 million in 1996, according to The New York Post. He sold it to Curtis Jackson, better known as 50 Cent, for $4.1 million in 2003. The foyer with its elaborate double staircase and elevator. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Both celebrities left their marks on the mansion, which has enough amenities to ri…
WATCH: Deer Gets Antlers Tangled In Netting On School Field In Hudson Valley WATCH: Deer Gets Antlers Tangled In Netting On School Field In Hudson Valley
Watch: Deer Gets Antlers Tangled In Netting On School Field In Hudson Valley A white-tailed deer found itself in a tight spot at a Sullivan County school before police and an environmental conservation officer teamed up to set it free.   The deer was found with its antlers tangled in netting at the Liberty Central School District athletic fields on Wednesday, Sept. 16, the Village of Liberty Police Department said. Liberty Police Sgt. Everett Saul and Officer Jason Tolentino responded along with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Officer Eric Lovgren. The officers were able to safely restrain the deer before cutting the netting aw…
Dozens Suffer Burns From Recalled Heated Blankets: What To Know Dozens Suffer Burns From Recalled Heated Blankets: What To Know
Dozens Suffer Burns From Recalled Heated Blankets: What To Know Nearly 200,000 heated blankets and heating pads are being recalled after more than 50 people suffered burns. JKMAX issued the recall for about 195,000 heated blankets and heating pads, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 17. The products were imported by Jiande Pengshuai Trading Co., Ltd., of China. The blankets and pads can overheat because of their internal wire heating elements, posing fire and burn hazards. JKMAX has received 577 reports of the products smoking, melting, or burning, including 53 burn injuries, according to the CPSC. The heated …
Daylight Saving Time Countdown: When To Turn Back Your Clocks Daylight Saving Time Countdown: When To Turn Back Your Clocks
Daylight Saving Time Countdown: When To Turn Back Your Clocks The countdown to turning back the clocks is on, even as Washington debates whether Americans should keep switching. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 1, when clocks across most of the US move back to 1 a.m., according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. That means an extra hour for sleep, lighter mornings, and earlier evening darkness by the clock. The change shifts when daylight falls on our schedules; it does not create more sunlight. Before heading to bed on Saturday, Oct. 31, turn manual clocks back one hour. Check ovens, bedside clocks, …
Duo Caught With Nearly 500 Grams Of Cocaine On Parkway In Hudson Valley: NYSP Duo Caught With Nearly 500 Grams Of Cocaine On Parkway In Hudson Valley: NYSP
Duo Caught With Nearly 500 Grams Of Cocaine On Parkway In Hudson Valley: Nysp Police said they found nearly 500 grams of cocaine during a traffic stop on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester, leading to felony drug charges against two out-of-state residents.  Brent J. Perry, 45, of Dover, New Hampshire, and Amber L. Rondeau, 41, of Lebanon, Maine, were arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 15, following a traffic stop in Harrison, New York State Police announced on Thursday, Sept. 17.   The agency said troopers stopped the vehicle as it traveled north on the Hutchinson River Parkway for an alleged traffic violation. During the investigation,…
Steve Belichick Resigns From Father's Staff After Probe Finds 'Disregard' For UNC Values Steve Belichick Resigns From Father's Staff After Probe Finds 'Disregard' For UNC Values
Steve Belichick Resigns From Father's Staff After Probe Finds 'Disregard' For UNC Values Steve Belichick is leaving the University of North Carolina's football program after an independent investigation found actions that went against the school's "values and standards of conduct." Belichick, son of Tar Heels head coach and former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, will resign as the team's defensive coordinator, ESPN reported on Thursday, Sept. 17. His resignation will take effect on Tuesday, Oct. 27, after his current medical leave ends. UNC didn't publicly identify the specific actions that led to the resignation. "These actions were isolated in scope and …
School District Mourns Death Of Student In Orange County School District Mourns Death Of Student In Orange County
School District Mourns Death Of Student In Orange County A school district in Orange County is mourning the death of one of its students and bringing in counselors to help classmates and staff cope with the loss.   The Goshen Central School District announced the student's death in a message to the community on Wednesday, Sept. 16.  The district did not identify the student or provide their age, grade, school, or any details surrounding the death.  “Our thoughts are with the student’s family, friends, classmates, and the entire Goshen school community during this incredibly difficult time,” the district said. Additional coun…
Cher's Son Indicted On Felony Charge After Woman Calls 911 From Closet: Reports Cher's Son Indicted On Felony Charge After Woman Calls 911 From Closet: Reports
Cher's Son Indicted On Felony Charge After Woman Calls 911 From Closet: Reports Cher's son has been indicted on a felony charge after investigators say he smashed a window to break into a New Hampshire home while a woman hid in a closet. Elijah Blue Allman, 50, was indicted on a felony criminal mischief charge by a Rockingham County grand jury, WMUR News 9 reported. The incident happened on Sunday, March 1, in Windham, a town about 20 minutes southeast of Manchester. Allman is the son of Cher and Gregg Allman, the deceased singer and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band. He has pleaded not guilty to his initial charges, including burglary, criminal mischief…
2 Teens Charged In NY Community College Stabbing, Brawl, Victim Remains Hospitalized 2 Teens Charged In NY Community College Stabbing, Brawl, Victim Remains Hospitalized
2 Teens Charged In NY Community College Stabbing, Brawl, Victim Remains Hospitalized Two teenagers have been charged with felony assault after a fight at SUNY Westchester Community College left two people stabbed, including one who remains hospitalized, police announced.   A 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man were each charged with first-degree assault in connection with the Wednesday, Sept. 16 incident at the Valhalla campus, Westchester County Police said on Thursday morning, Sept. 17. The 17-year-old was arraigned Wednesday night in Greenburgh Town Court and remanded to the Woodfield Cottage juvenile detention facility in Valhalla. Because of her age, her …
Probationer Busted On Way To Drug Court After Narcotics Found At NY Home: Sheriff Probationer Busted On Way To Drug Court After Narcotics Found At NY Home: Sheriff
Probationer Busted On Way To Drug Court After Narcotics Found At NY Home: Sheriff A Sullivan County man already on probation for a previous drug offense was arrested on his way to a court drug program after authorities said they found heroin, fentanyl, crack cocaine, and an emaciated dog at his home.  Monticello resident Barry J. Bowser, 37, was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 15, following a three-month investigation by the Sullivan County Sheriff's Gang and Narcotics Intelligence Unit, the Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday, Sept. 16.  Investigators executed a search warrant at Bowser's home on West Broadway in Monticello. Bowser was not home at the time and …
Woman Caught On Camera Engaging In Sex Act With Family Dog, Sheriff Says: ‘Loss For Words’ Woman Caught On Camera Engaging In Sex Act With Family Dog, Sheriff Says: ‘Loss For Words’
Woman Caught On Camera Engaging In Sex Act With Family Dog, Sheriff Says: ‘Loss For Words’ A home surveillance system allegedly captured a disturbing scene involving a woman and her family pet, leaving a sheriff nearly speechless. Malia Elizabeth Nummerdor, age 38, was arrested after footage showed her partially nude with the family dog positioned in a manner consistent with sexual activity, Florida’s Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said. Nummerdor lives in Punta Gorda, Florida, located along the state’s west coast about 25 miles south of Fort Myers. She was charged with sexual activity involving animals, a second-degree felony under Florida law. Nummerdor was being held at th…
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Unveils Major Changes Amid Rapid Expansion: See What's New Tropical Smoothie Cafe Unveils Major Changes Amid Rapid Expansion: See What's New
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Unveils Major Changes Amid Rapid Expansion: See What's New A tropical fast-casual restaurant chain is getting a fresh new look as it prepares for thousands more locations. Tropical Smoothie Cafe announced "a full-scale brand transformation" in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The makeover includes a redesigned logo, brighter colors, new packaging, and an updated digital experience. The new logo uses brighter colors and a more uniform font. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is also introducing a "Palm T" icon shaped like a palm frond that can be used as a shorthand version of the brand. The chain said the refresh is meant to create a consisten…
Rounds Of Heavy Rain Take Aim At Northeast: Here's Timing Rounds Of Heavy Rain Take Aim At Northeast: Here's Timing
Rounds Of Heavy Rain Take Aim At Northeast: Here's Timing A brief dry break could be the Northeast’s opening act for a much wetter stretch. The National Weather Service forecasts showers ahead of a cold front Thursday, Sept. 17, followed by lower humidity and a drier start to the weekend.  Rain becomes increasingly likely again by Sunday, Sept. 20, with less certainty about how long it sticks around.  Thursday’s first round will arrive unevenly. Showers could reach western Massachusetts and Connecticut after 2 p.m., then spread east during the evening. A few downpours are possible, although moving showers should limit the flash flooding…
NY Native Tom Cruise Comes Clean In New Interview: 'The Rumors Are True' NY Native Tom Cruise Comes Clean In New Interview: 'The Rumors Are True'
NY Native Tom Cruise Comes Clean In New Interview: 'The Rumors Are True' Tom Cruise has spent decades surrounded by stories about his famously demanding approach to making movies. Now, the Hollywood superstar is confirming that at least one of them is true. Cruise, 64, addressed his reputation in a wide-ranging GQ interview published Tuesday, Sept. 15, saying he expects a great deal from the people who work with him and makes no secret of it. "Even when I was a kid, they were like, 'Oh, come on, Tom. You're so intense,'" Cruise told the outlet. "I'm like, 'I don't know what to say. I am intense.' " The actor said that intensity did not begin with "Top Gun," "Mi…
Antibiotic Study Raises Death Risk Concerns: What You Should Know Antibiotic Study Raises Death Risk Concerns: What You Should Know
Antibiotic Study Raises Death Risk Concerns: What You Should Know A widely used hospital antibiotic is drawing renewed scrutiny after a major research review raised concerns about patients’ survival. The drug is cefepime, used to treat serious bacterial infections. A study published in JAMA Network Open examined 110 randomized trials involving 22,608 adults and children and compared it with other antibiotics in the beta-lactam family. Across those trials, 6.6 percent of cefepime-treated patients died, compared with 6.2 percent of patients receiving alternatives. Researchers examined deaths from any cause, generally at 30 days or the closest available foll…