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NY Cab Driver Nearly Killed In Early-Morning Customer’s Knife Attack, Robbery: Authorities
A New York man called for a cab, then tried to kill the driver and stole the vehicle, authorities said.
Jonathan Tejada, 32, of Scotia, was indicted Wednesday, Aug. 26 on first-degree attempted murder and other charges for the attack on the cabbie at a Motel 6 at 2700 Curry Road in Colonie on Wednesday, Aug. 19, the Albany County District Attorney’s office said.
Tejada requested the taxi around 4 a.m., then got into the backseat like normal when it arrived, investigators said. However, he then attacked the driver with a folding knife, slashing him and stabbing him in the chest, according to…
'Wonder Years' Actress Recalls Cradling Husband Orson Bean After Horrific Fatal Accident
More than six years after a devastating loss, a familiar television actress is opening up about the hours that changed her life.
Alley Mills, 75, has revealed that she remained beside the body of her husband, actor and comedian Orson Bean, for about four hours after he was struck and killed by two vehicles in Venice, California. Bean was 91.
Mills recounted the tragedy during the Friday, Aug. 21, edition of film producer Mark Joseph’s podcast, “The Mark Joseph Show.”
“I heard a screech of wheels," Mills said in the interview, "and the first thing I saw was his red scarf on the paveme…
Murder-Suicide Dashed NY Nurse’s Big Dreams After She ‘Dedicated Her Life’ To Others: Family
The New York woman killed by her husband in a murder-suicide last week was a dedicated nurse who aspired to open her own practice.
Gabrielle “Gabby” Forman, 30, was “a deeply loved daughter, sister, family member, godmother, and friend whose presence touched countless lives,” Dr. Angelia Major wrote in a GoFundMe for Forman’s family.
“Gabby dedicated her life to caring for others,” Major wrote. “Her loss has left an immeasurable space in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved her.”
Jadet Forman, Gabby’s 37-year-old husband, shot and killed her on Tuesday, Aug. 18 at their apartment in C…
Tim Curry Dies: ‘Rocky Horror,’ ‘Clue’ Star Built Unforgettable Career
A performer whose unmistakable voice, wicked humor, and larger-than-life characters spanned stage, screen, and animation has died.
British actor and singer Tim Curry died late Tuesday, Aug. 25, at his Los Angeles home, TMZ first reported. He was 80. Police were called to the home late Tuesday, and no foul play was suspected, according to TMZ, which first reported the news.
No official cause of death had been announced as of Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Curry became a cultural icon as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” after originating the role onstage.
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Rockland Mom Dies After 12-Year Cancer Battle, Leaving Husband, 2 Children
A Rockland County community is rallying around a family after a well-known mother of two died following a more than 12-year battle with cancer.
Orangetown resident Jamie O'Connell died on Tuesday, Aug. 25, after battling cancer for 12 and a half years, according to her loved ones.
O'Connell was remembered as a devoted mother to her two children, Kensie and Kellan, and a loving wife to her husband, Kevin.
"Her love for her family was immeasurable and was at the very center of everything she did," wrote Emily Heim, who started a GoFundMe page to raise money for h…
Abused Dog Found With Open Wounds, Fly Infestation In New York: Authorities
A Long Island man was arrested after his dog was found infested with flies and suffering from open wounds, authorities said.
Cecilio Matthews, 50, of Bellport, was charged with several counts of animal cruelty under state and county laws, the Suffolk County SPCA said Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Investigators determined earlier in the month that Matthews had failed to care for his 10-year-old mutt, Seven, leaving the dog neglected in a yard, according to the SPCA.
Seven was found underweight, infested with flies, and with open wounds to his ears and neck, the SPCA said. He was taken to a local anim…
New Storm System Nears Northeast After Pleasant Stretch: Latest Timing
A stretch of crisp, comfortable weather across the Northeast will give way to a more unsettled pattern later this week.
Click here for a new, updated story: Potent Storm System Nears Northeast With Damaging Winds, Flooding Risk
Wednesday, Aug, 26 will remain dry for most of the region, with temperatures around 80 degrees and light winds, according to the National Weather Service.
The change becomes more noticeable Thursday, Aug. 27, as warmer, more humid air returns and a frontal boundary approaches.
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center outlook calls for cloud…
Man Made Teens Fight To Settle Dispute At NY Shopping Center: State Police
Two adult men are accused of escalating a dispute between teenage boys in Westchester County by making them fight to settle it, police said.
The incident unfolded at Somers Commons at 80 Route 6 in Somers on Wednesday, Aug. 19, following an ongoing dispute between two Mahopac boys, ages 14 and 15, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
The dispute had started with a verbal argument between the teens at the shopping center a day earlier, on Tuesday, Aug. 18, police said. When the boys returned to Somers Commons the following day, the dispute escalated int…
Snapchat Addicts Kids, Lies About Sex, Drug Content, Lawsuit Claims
Snapchat was designed to hook children with disappearing messages, endless scrolling, late-night alerts, and friendship streaks — then marketed as safe for 13-year-olds while sexual, drug-related, and suicide content remained easy to find, Pennsylvania’s attorney general alleges.
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a lawsuit against Snapchat owner Snap Inc. on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Daily Voice obtained the redacted 49-page complaint, which was filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas under Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. You can read the complaint in…
Dolly Parton Dies: Entertainment Icon Touched Millions Over Decades With Her Songs, Spirit
One of America’s most recognizable and beloved entertainers, whose songs, humor, and generosity crossed generations, has died.
Click here for a new, updated story: Cause Of Death Revealed For Entertainment Icon, American Legend Dolly Parton
Country music legend Dolly Parton died Tuesday, Aug. 25, in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 80, her nephew Brian Seaver announced in a video posted to Parton’s Instagram account. She died peacefully surrounded by loved ones, according to the family.
Parton’s death came after a period of health problems that had forced her to step back from several …
