Woman Pulled From Burning Home Dies In Hudson Valley Woman Pulled From Burning Home Dies In Hudson Valley
Woman Pulled From Burning Home Dies In Hudson Valley A woman died after firefighters pulled her from a house fire in Sullivan County.  The fire was reported at 12:38 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, at a home on Terrace Drive in the Melody Lake development in the town of Thompson, according to the Monticello Professional Firefighters Association. An off-duty firefighter arrived at the scene within minutes, and more crews got to the scene soon after, the association said.  Firefighters stretched a hose line to attack the blaze while crews searched the home for anyone trapped inside. Soon after, family members confirmed that a resident…
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…
Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire On Newburgh-Beacon Bridge Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire On Newburgh-Beacon Bridge
Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire On Newburgh-Beacon Bridge An early-morning tractor-trailer fire on the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge prompted a rapid response by firefighters. The incident happened at around 3:10 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, when fire crews responded to a reported tractor-trailer fire on the mid-span of the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, according to the Beacon Fire Department. Beacon firefighters soon responded to help the Middle Hope Fire Department fight the blaze. The department said flames were found in one of the tandem trailers. Firefighters stretched a handline and extinguished the blaze within minutes, the department said. The cause of…
Man Dies After Sideswiping Trees, Trailer In Orange County Crash Man Dies After Sideswiping Trees, Trailer In Orange County Crash
Man Dies After Sideswiping Trees, Trailer In Orange County Crash A 69-year-old man died after his vehicle left the road and crashed into trees, a parked vehicle, and a trailer in Orange County, police said. The crash happened at around 9:25 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, on Peenpack Trail in Deerpark, where troopers responded to the scene, New York State Police announced on Thursday, July 30. Investigators found that Robert S. Jahn, 69, of Sparrowbush, was driving a 2007 Ford eastbound on Peenpack Trail when the vehicle veered off the right side of the road. It then sideswiped several trees before entering a driveway, where it struck an unoccupied 2023…
Driver Found Dead Over 2 Miles Downstream Of Truck Submerged In NY Creek Driver Found Dead Over 2 Miles Downstream Of Truck Submerged In NY Creek
Driver Found Dead Over 2 Miles Downstream Of Truck Submerged In NY Creek A man was found dead more than two miles downstream of his crashed pickup truck that was found half-submerged in floodwaters in Sullivan County, police said. The events leading to the discovery began on Wednesday, July 29, at around 7 a.m., when troopers responded to the area of 572 North Branch Rd. in Callicoon after receiving a report of a pickup truck that was half-submerged in the fast-moving waters of the North Callicoon Creek, according to New York State Police.  Investigators later found that Jesus Arroyo Ortega, 39, of Livingston Manor, had been driving on North Branch Roa…
JetBlue Makes Major Changes To How You Book Flights: See What's New JetBlue Makes Major Changes To How You Book Flights: See What's New
JetBlue Makes Major Changes To How You Book Flights: See What's New JetBlue Airways is changing how travelers book flights as it prepares to launch a new domestic first-class option. The New York-based airline announced this week that it will begin rolling out what it called a simpler shopping system. Customers will first choose their onboard experience before selecting a fare based on price and flexibility. Travelers will be able to choose from four classes: Main, EvenMore, BlueFirst, and Mint. "With the introduction of BlueFirst and our recently improved EvenMore experience, we want to make sure customers can easily find the JetBlue experiences they…
This Common Kitchen Spice Shows Promise Against Cancer Cells In Early Study This Common Kitchen Spice Shows Promise Against Cancer Cells In Early Study
This Common Kitchen Spice Shows Promise Against Cancer Cells In Early Study An ingredient found in kitchens around the world is drawing scientific attention for what it did under tightly controlled laboratory conditions. Researchers tested five plant-derived compounds against mouse fibrosarcoma cells and normal rat muscle cells, according to a study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Curcumin, the compound that gives turmeric its yellow color, produced the most balanced combination of cancer-cell activity and preliminary safety, researchers found. Curcumin, the compound that gives turmeric its yellow color, produced the most balan…
Cookie Recall Hits Stores Across East Coast Over Labeling Failure Cookie Recall Hits Stores Across East Coast Over Labeling Failure
Cookie Recall Hits Stores Across East Coast Over Labeling Failure A sweet treat sold across a wide stretch of the East Coast is being pulled from shelves over a potentially life-threatening labeling failure. Lidl US said in an announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday, July 28, that it is recalling all units of Eridanous Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Truffle Coating and Apricot Filling. The 11.6 oz. boxes may contain undeclared wheat, soy, milk, and egg allergens. People with an allergy or sensitivity to any of those ingredients could suffer a serious or life-threatening reaction if they eat the cookies, the company warned. …
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recall Of 19M Eggs Expands To These 17 States, Including NY Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recall Of 19M Eggs Expands To These 17 States, Including NY
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recall Of 19M Eggs Expands To These 17 States, Including NY A food recall already measured in millions has taken on a more troubling dimension as illnesses appear far beyond its confirmed distribution zone. The US Food and Drug Administration says that 98 people across 17 states have been infected with an outbreak strain of Salmonella linked in part to recalled shell eggs. At least 26 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Cases have been identified in: Arizona California Colorado Georgia Illinois Louisiana Michigan Mississippi Missouri Nevada New Mexico New York North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Texas West Virginia …
Second Man Charged In $74K Forged US Treasury Check Scheme At NY Capital One Second Man Charged In $74K Forged US Treasury Check Scheme At NY Capital One
Second Man Charged In $74K Forged US Treasury Check Scheme At NY Capital One A second man has been charged in connection with a scheme that allegedly used a forged U.S. Treasury check to steal more than $74,000 from a Capital One bank in New York, police announced Wednesday, July 29. Laron McCravey, 40, of Freeport, is accused of acting in concert with Dwayne S. Campbell during the June 12, 2024 incident at the Capital One branch on West Sunrise Highway in Valley Stream, according to Nassau County Police.  Campbell, 40, of Springfield Gardens, allegedly deposited the fraudulent U.S. Treasury check at the bank, causing a loss exceeding $74,000, as Daily Voice pr…
Serial Bank Robber From NY Caught Fleeing PA Bank With Bag Of Cash Sentenced Serial Bank Robber From NY Caught Fleeing PA Bank With Bag Of Cash Sentenced
Serial Bank Robber From NY Caught Fleeing PA Bank With Bag Of Cash Sentenced The New York man who was caught fleeing a Pennsylvania bank with a bag of stolen cash has learned his punishment. Marc Masich, 48, of Amherst, NY, was sentenced Wednesday, July 29, after admitting to a six-bank robbery spree that targeted financial institutions in Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery counties during late 2024, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office announced. Bucks County President Judge Raymond F. McHugh sentenced Masich to nine to 18 years in state prison. He was also ordered to pay $20,255 in restitution and have no contact with the six banks or the six employees involve…
Car Bursts Into Flames After Route 304 Crash In NY Car Bursts Into Flames After Route 304 Crash In NY
Car Bursts Into Flames After Route 304 Crash In NY A vehicle caught fire after a crash on a busy Rockland County roadway Wednesday afternoon, July 29,  forcing officials to shut down traffic in both directions.  The crash happened at around 3:40 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, on Route 304 near Virginia Street in New City, according to the Clarkstown Police Department.  A photo from the scene released by police showed one vehicle engulfed in flames, sending thick black smoke high into the air.  Police said Route 304 was closed in both directions while crews from the New City Fire Department, New City Ambulance Corps, and Ro…