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Teenager Convicted For Gang Execution On Dead-End New York Street: Authorities Teenager Convicted For Gang Execution On Dead-End New York Street: Authorities Teenager Convicted For Gang Execution On Dead-End New York Street: Authorities
Teenager Convicted For Gang Execution On Dead-End New York Street: Authorities A New York teenager was convicted of executing a young man in a gang-related dispute on Tuesday, Sept. 22, authorities said. MyKing Giles, 18, of Albany, was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Jamier Allen, the Albany County District Attorney’s office said. Giles and another man walked Allen to a secluded area on a dead-end street on March 22, 2025, then filled his body with bullets and ran from the scene, prosecutors said. The killers conspired with several other people in the “KBM gang” to kill the 24-year-old Allen because they believed he was going to reveal informati…

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$4 Million Mega Millions Prize Claimed By Orange County LLC $4 Million Mega Millions Prize Claimed By Orange County LLC $4 Million Mega Millions Prize Claimed By Orange County LLC
$4 Million Mega Millions Prize Claimed By Orange County LLC A $4 million Mega Millions prize from a ticket sold in Orange County has officially been claimed.  Blue Pegasus Holdings Limited Liability Company (LLC) of New Windsor claimed the second prize from the June 9 drawing, the New York Lottery announced on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The winning ticket matched the first five numbers drawn: 09, 30, 36, 38, and 40, missing only the Mega Ball, which was 03.  Although the standard Mega Millions second prize is $1 million, the ticket came with a randomly generated 4X Multiplier, quadrupling the prize to $4 million, according to the Lottery.  …
Man Dies After Fatal Leap At Palisades Center Mall Man Dies After Fatal Leap At Palisades Center Mall Man Dies After Fatal Leap At Palisades Center Mall
Man Dies After Fatal Leap At Palisades Center Mall A man died after jumping from an upper floor inside the Palisades Center Mall in Rockland County, police confirmed.  The incident happened at the Palisades Center Mall at 1000 Palisades Center Drive in West Nyack at around 7:22 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, according to Clarkstown Police.  Officers were called to the mall about three minutes later. An investigation determined that the adult man had jumped from an upper interior floor of the mall, police said.  He was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His identity is being withheld until his family can be …
Bicyclist, 18, Airlifted After Being Hit By Pickup Truck On Route 209 In Orange County Bicyclist, 18, Airlifted After Being Hit By Pickup Truck On Route 209 In Orange County Bicyclist, 18, Airlifted After Being Hit By Pickup Truck On Route 209 In Orange County
Bicyclist, 18, Airlifted After Being Hit By Pickup Truck On Route 209 In Orange County An 18-year-old woman was airlifted to a hospital after being struck by a pickup truck on an Orange County roadway while riding a bicycle, police said.  The crash happened on Route 209 in Deerpark at around 8:51 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, according to New York State Police. The agency said a 54-year-old Port Jervis resident had been driving a Chevrolet pickup truck north on Route 209 when he struck the 18-year-old woman, who was riding her bicycle south in the same lane, police said.  The bicyclist was flown by helicopter to Westchester Medical Center, where she was listed in sta…
Ambulance Carrying Patient Gets Snagged In Downed Wires In NY: Report Ambulance Carrying Patient Gets Snagged In Downed Wires In NY: Report Ambulance Carrying Patient Gets Snagged In Downed Wires In NY: Report
Ambulance Carrying Patient Gets Snagged In Downed Wires In NY: Report An ambulance carrying a patient to a hospital became caught in downed wires in Rockland County after a tractor-trailer crashed into a utility pole, according to reports.  The crash happened on South Airmont Road near Route 59 in Airmont early Tuesday, Sept. 22, The Monsey Scoop reported.  According to the outlet, the tractor-trailer struck a utility pole, bringing wires down across the area. The wires were initially believed to be live electrical lines but were later determined to be cable wires, the outlet said. At the same time, a Rockland Hatzoloh ambulance was pass…

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Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …

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Rare 2-Headed Turtle Hatches On Cape Cod — Talk About A Double Take Rare 2-Headed Turtle Hatches On Cape Cod — Talk About A Double Take Rare 2-Headed Turtle Hatches On Cape Cod — Talk About A Double Take
Rare 2-Headed Turtle Hatches On Cape Cod — Talk About A Double Take Wanted: Judo rat to train a pre-teen mutant turtle recently hatched on Cape Cod, but crime-fighting can wait — for now.  Wildlife experts are caring for the diamondback terrapin that hatched with two heads at a protected nesting site in Wellfleet, Massachusetts. Both heads are alert and showing interest in food — encouraging signs for the tiny turtle.  “We are monitoring and making sure they’re bright and alert; they’re reactive. We’re making sure that we’re offering food and that both heads are active and looking around and trying to eat. So far they are, which is awesome,” Zak M…

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Nationwide Meat Recall: USDA Flags False Inspection Labels Nationwide Meat Recall: USDA Flags False Inspection Labels Nationwide Meat Recall: USDA Flags False Inspection Labels
Nationwide Meat Recall: USDA Flags False Inspection Labels A nationwide meat recall has federal officials warning consumers to check what’s in their refrigerators and freezers. Star Meat Delivery Inc., of Lucama, North Carolina, is recalling approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products produced without federal inspection, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Tuesday, Sept. 22. The products carried labels with a false USDA inspection mark. Any product bearing the false establishment number “EST. 1363” should be considered misbranded and unsafe to eat, according to the USDA recall notice. The meat was shipped …

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Nationwide Meat Recall: USDA Flags False Inspection Labels Nationwide Meat Recall: USDA Flags False Inspection Labels Nationwide Meat Recall: USDA Flags False Inspection Labels
Nationwide Meat Recall: USDA Flags False Inspection Labels A nationwide meat recall has federal officials warning consumers to check what’s in their refrigerators and freezers. Star Meat Delivery Inc., of Lucama, North Carolina, is recalling approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products produced without federal inspection, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Tuesday, Sept. 22. The products carried labels with a false USDA inspection mark. Any product bearing the false establishment number “EST. 1363” should be considered misbranded and unsafe to eat, according to the USDA recall notice. The meat was shipped …

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Jet Fuel Cost Spike Prompts Airlines To Cut Flights: What To Know Jet Fuel Cost Spike Prompts Airlines To Cut Flights: What To Know Jet Fuel Cost Spike Prompts Airlines To Cut Flights: What To Know
Jet Fuel Cost Spike Prompts Airlines To Cut Flights: What To Know The hunt for cheap airfare could get more difficult as airlines pare back some of their least-profitable flights. Multiple reports say higher jet fuel costs are prompting major carriers to reconsider parts of their schedules. Jet fuel averaged $4.56 per gallon on Thursday, Sept. 17, according to Argus Research data cited by CNN. The price increase has added billions of dollars to airline fuel bills as the war involving Iran continues to disrupt energy markets. United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines have all signaled they may cut capacity or pull flights from schedules. …