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New Update: Snow, Sleet, Rain To Hit These Areas As Storm System Nears New Update: Snow, Sleet, Rain To Hit These Areas As Storm System Nears
New Update: Snow, Sleet, Rain To Hit These Areas As Storm System Nears A quick-moving storm system will bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain at the tail end of the weekend. A mix of cold air and moisture might cause light wintry precipitation overnight Sunday, Dec. 15 into Monday, Dec. 16 in these locations: Hudson Valley, New York Western Connecticut and Massachusetts Northwestern New Jersey Southeastern Pennsylvania North-central Maryland For projected precipitation types by location, click on the first image above from AccuWeather. Areas shown in the darker shade of blue in the second image above from AccuWeather could see up to 3 inches of snowfall and i…
Services Set For 'Exceptional' NYPD Detective, Dad Killed In Hudson Valley Crash Services Set For 'Exceptional' NYPD Detective, Dad Killed In Hudson Valley Crash
Services Set For 'Exceptional' Nypd Detective, Dad Killed In Hudson Valley Crash Services have been announced for a beloved New York City Police detective and Hudson Valley resident killed in a single-vehicle crash coming home from work. Charles “Charlie” A. Cato, age 45, of New Windsor, died on Friday, Dec. 6, in Highlands after his car left the roadway and struck a tree in the median, as previously reported by Daily Voice. An active member of the Roman Catholic Church and a devoted family man, Charlie is survived by his wife, Angela, and their children, Ben and Sara, according to his obituary on the Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home website and fundraiser for hi…
Beloved Army Veteran, Retired Firefighter From Dutchess Dies In Crash At 58 Beloved Army Veteran, Retired Firefighter From Dutchess Dies In Crash At 58
Beloved Army Veteran, Retired Firefighter From Dutchess Dies In Crash At 58 A beloved Hudson Valley resident, Army veteran, and longtime Westchester firefighter is being remembered for his larger-than-life personality, unwavering support for his family, and dedication to his community following his tragic death in a car crash. New, updated report - New Details Revealed In Fiery Taconic Parkway Crash In Putnam Valley That Killed Veteran Dutchess County resident Michael Fitzgerald of Fishkill died on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at the age of 58 from injuries sustained in a crash on the Taconic State Parkway in the Putnam County town of Putnam Valley, according to his obi…
Hudson Valley Escalates to Drought Warning: Officials Urge Water Conservation Hudson Valley Escalates to Drought Warning: Officials Urge Water Conservation
Hudson Valley Escalates to Drought Warning: Officials Urge Water Conservation As the dry spell continues and wildfires persist, New York State has raised the Hudson Valley's drought status to a warning level, prompting intensified voluntary water conservation efforts across the region. On Wednesday, Nov. 20, the state heightened its drought advisory for the Hudson Valley from a watch to a warning, though immediate concerns for Rockland's water sources remain minimal for now.  Officials said the longer the region experiences dry conditions, the more pressing the concern becomes.  A Drought Warning is the second in a four-stage advisory system that includes …
Readers’ Choice: Cast Your Votes for Hudson Valley's Best! Readers’ Choice: Cast Your Votes for Hudson Valley's Best!
Readers’ Choice: Cast Your Votes for Hudson Valley's Best! Hudson Valley, it’s time to show some love for your favorite local businesses! Daily Voice has officially launched the voting phase of its inaugural Readers’ Choice competition, and the power is in your hands to crown the best of the best. Our readers submitted nominations earlier this fall, and now the top contenders are ready for your votes. With over 80 categories spanning six major groups, this is your chance to celebrate the local gems that make Hudson Valley a vibrant place to live, work, and play. From the tastiest eats to top-notch services, your vote can help highlight the business…
Beloved Deputy Sheriff In Dutchess County Known For His Love Of Dinosaurs Dies Beloved Deputy Sheriff In Dutchess County Known For His Love Of Dinosaurs Dies
Beloved Deputy Sheriff In Dutchess County Known For His Love Of Dinosaurs Dies A much beloved deputy sheriff in the region known for being a part-time comedian and his love of dinosaurs has died after a courageous battle with cancer. Nicholas Gasparre, age 36, a lifelong Hudson Valley resident, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, Nov. 15, surrounded by his family, friends, and his brothers and sisters of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. He began serving the country as a volunteer firefighter for the Beekman Fire District. According to his obituary, he also served in the US Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Lance Corporal during the war on terrorism. …
Hudson Valley Wildfire Prompts Voluntary Evacuations, Shelters Open For Residents, Pets Hudson Valley Wildfire Prompts Voluntary Evacuations, Shelters Open For Residents, Pets
Hudson Valley Wildfire Prompts Voluntary Evacuations, Shelters Open For Residents, Pets A wildfire spreading in the region has prompted voluntary evacuations as state and local agencies in New York work to control the blaze in the Hudson Valley. The fire, originating in Orange County near Jennings Creek and Sterling Forest, has crossed established containment lines, New York State Police said Saturday evening, Nov. 16.  Approximately 40 residences, from 32 to 120 Edgemere Ave., are under a voluntary evacuation order issued by the Town of Warwick Police Department. Residents in need of shelter can go to Greenwood Lake Middle School, which has opened its doors to evacuees a…
Man, Woman Face Host Of Charges After Police Pursuit In Hudson Valley Man, Woman Face Host Of Charges After Police Pursuit In Hudson Valley
Man, Woman Face Host Of Charges After Police Pursuit In Hudson Valley A man and a woman were nabbed after a pursuit with New York State Police in the Hudson Valley on a host of charges, including allegedly possessing illegal weapons. The incident began in Westchester County at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6, when troopers attempted to stop a 2021 Nissan Sentra on I-87 in the village of Ardsley and ended in Rockland County in Nyack when the vehicle was stopped by the Orangetown Police on Route 59. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, after the stop, troopers arrived and interviewed the operator who was identified as Selena Lasco, age 26, and her passenger Jav…
33-Year-Old Woman Murdered At Hamptons Resort Attended College In Hudson Valley 33-Year-Old Woman Murdered At Hamptons Resort Attended College In Hudson Valley
33-Year-Old Woman Murdered At Hamptons Resort Attended College In Hudson Valley A woman who was found murdered at a posh Long Island resort had connections to the Hudson Valley. Sabina Rosas, age 33, was killed at the posh Shou Sugi Ban House, located in the Hamptons hamlet of Water Mill, on Monday, Oct. 28, according to Suffolk County Police. Rosas, a Brooklyn artist who also went by the name Sabina Khorramdel, was found dead in her guest room by a staff member at around 12:30 p.m. Earlier Report: Suspect In Murder At Water Mill Spa Found Dead 200 Miles Away As Friends Mourn 'Gifted Artist' Detectives did not say how the woman died, only that she was “a victi…
$26.3 Million Road Project Begins In Hudson Valley $26.3 Million Road Project Begins In Hudson Valley
$26.3 Million Road Project Begins In Hudson Valley Work has started on a section of Hudson Valley roadway to upgrade drainage systems, fortify stone, resurface the road, and more. According to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, the $26.3 million project begins Monday, Oct. 21, and will occur in Orange County along a 4.9-mile stretch of Route 9W atop Storm King Mountain in Cornwall and Highlands.  The scenic highway between Newburgh and Bear Mountain on the western side of the Hudson River serves as an essential access road for the US Military Academy at West Point and many other popular attractions in the Hudson Valley region. “New Yorkers n…
New Supermarket To Open In Hudson Valley New Supermarket To Open In Hudson Valley
New Supermarket To Open In Hudson Valley A new 24-hour-a-day supermarket is opening in the Hudson Valley, focusing on everything fresh.  The Garden Fresh Market, located in Rockland County in Spring Valley, will have its soft opening on Wednesday, Oct. 23, and its grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 26, said owner Wilson Bermeo of New City.  This will be the fourth supermarket for Bermeo, who immigrated from Ecuador in 1995 to live the American Dream. "You work all the time, every day, and you can have that dream," Bermeo said with a laugh. And busy he is. He said he also owns the Nyack Fresh Market, Huerto del Eden in Spr…
Competitive Long Island, Hudson Valley Races Seen As Key To What Party Controls House Competitive Long Island, Hudson Valley Races Seen As Key To What Party Controls House
Competitive Long Island, Hudson Valley Races Seen As Key To What Party Controls House As Election Day draws closer, political pundits are closely watching three New York congressional races that could determine which party controls the House next year. Freshmen Republican Reps. Mike Lawler, Marc Molinaro, and Anthony D’Esposito – supporters of former President Donald Trump in districts won by President Joe Biden in 2020 – are all hoping for repeat wins in November. Here’s a closer look at their races. Mondaire Jones (left) and Rep. Mike Lawler. Campaign Facebook Pages 17th District: Lawler vs. Jones Lawler, whose 17th District represents all of Rockland and Pu…
Lavish 1887 Tudor For Sale In Hudson Valley For $9.9 Million Perfect For Privacy Lavish 1887 Tudor For Sale In Hudson Valley For $9.9 Million Perfect For Privacy
Lavish 1887 Tudor For Sale In Hudson Valley For $9.9 Million Perfect For Privacy For those looking for ready-made luxury in a home that has been "artfully" restored from top to bottom, an 1887 manor in the Hudson Valley could hit the mark. Known for its architectural detail, the Orange County 12,000-foot estate in Tuxedo Park features three stories that include six bedrooms, five full baths, two half-baths, three staff/guest quarters, and 12 fireplaces, each hand-carved. There are also stained-glass Tiffany windows, a grand Baccarat chandelier, and too many other original luxuries to name, according to Zillow. Named the Breezes, Zillow says the Hudson Valley landmark is…
$9.6M Scheme: Businessman Admits To Fraud Involving Banks, Including 1 In Hudson Valley $9.6M Scheme: Businessman Admits To Fraud Involving Banks, Including 1 In Hudson Valley
$9.6M Scheme: Businessman Admits To Fraud Involving Banks, Including 1 In Hudson Valley The owner of a New York business admitted to running a multimillion-dollar check-kiting scheme to keep his company operating. Long Island resident John B. Mensch, age 54, pleaded guilty in connection with a nearly year-long fraud conspiracy involving banks in Suffolk County and the Hudson Valley, federal authorities announced Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 2. Mensch, of Quogue, faces up to five years’ imprisonment as well as financial penalties, including restitution to the two banks of approximately $9.6 million. According to court filings, Mensch was the owner and operator of East End, a…
Hudson Valley Actress Starring In New Netflix Series That's Earning Rave Reviews Hudson Valley Actress Starring In New Netflix Series That's Earning Rave Reviews
Hudson Valley Actress Starring In New Netflix Series That's Earning Rave Reviews Their new show may be titled, “Nobody Wants This,” but critics beg to differ. A pair of New York actresses are appearing in a new Netflix series that’s quickly gaining favor with audiences. “Nobody Wants This” – a romantic comedy starring Adam Brody, Kristen Bell, and Justine Lupe – premiered on the popular streaming service Thursday, Sept. 26. It centers on the unexpected relationship between a rogue rabbi and an irascible, loud, agnostic woman, according to its IMDB synopsis. Among those appearing on screen is Long Island native Jackie Tohn, an actress and musician who was born and rai…
Sun River Health Hosts Climate and Health Equity in Action Event in Brooklyn Sun River Health Hosts Climate and Health Equity in Action Event in Brooklyn
Sun River Health Hosts Climate and Health Equity in Action Event in Brooklyn BROOKLYN, NEW YORK – Sun River Health, a health care provider with sites throughout the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island, was proud to host an ecoAmerica Climate and Health Equity in Action event on Wednesday, September 25 at their health center on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. Panelists Anne Kauffman Nolon, MPH, CEO of Sun River Health, Zoya Teirstein, Staff Write at Grist, Jessica Hinshaw, Environmental Health Director of the National Association of Community Health Centers, Ben Fulgencio-Turner, Director of Climate for Health at ecoAmerica, and Katherine Catalano, Deputy Directo…
Warning Issued For Crime Pattern Involving Package Deliveries Throughout Hudson Valley Warning Issued For Crime Pattern Involving Package Deliveries Throughout Hudson Valley
Warning Issued For Crime Pattern Involving Package Deliveries Throughout Hudson Valley Authorities in the Hudson Valley are warning residents to watch out for package thefts in the wake of a crime pattern involving deliveries.  In an announcement this week, Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville warned residents to watch out for suspicious activity in their neighborhoods involving package deliveries.  McConville's announcement came ahead of the launch of the new Apple iPhone 16 on Friday, Sept. 20, an expensive product that will likely be delivered to many households in the area.  According to the Sheriff's Office, authorities have been made aware of an "…
4 Suspects Nabbed After Withdrawing $12K From Victim's Bank Account In Dutchess: Police 4 Suspects Nabbed After Withdrawing $12K From Victim's Bank Account In Dutchess: Police
4 Suspects Nabbed After Withdrawing $12K From Victim's Bank Account In Dutchess: Police Four people, including a Connecticut resident, face attempted identity theft charges after trying to withdraw funds from a victim's account at a Hudson Valley bank, police said.  The arrests were made following an incident that began in Putnam County at around 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, when the Hudson Valley Credit Union at 1620 Route 22 in Southeast reported a fraudulent incident, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, Sept. 13.  According to the Sheriff's Office, the bank reported that a woman had entered and tried to present fraudulent documents to…
Man Rapes Hudson Valley Girl He Met Online, Then Drops Her Off At School, Police Say Man Rapes Hudson Valley Girl He Met Online, Then Drops Her Off At School, Police Say
Man Rapes Hudson Valley Girl He Met Online, Then Drops Her Off At School, Police Say A man from the region who allegedly raped a Hudson Valley 15-year-old girl and then dropped her off at school has been charged by state police.  Albany County resident Benjamin Randall, age 22, of Cohoes, was charged on Monday, Aug. 26, in Ulster County in Ellenville on rape charges. According to New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel, the department received a complaint in April from the 15-year-old that she met Randall on a social media site in March.  After speaking online for several weeks, she agreed to meet with Randall after school. Randall picked her up and drove…
RFK Jr. Drove Decapitated Dead Whale's Head To Hudson Valley, Daughter Reveals RFK Jr. Drove Decapitated Dead Whale's Head To Hudson Valley, Daughter Reveals
RFK Jr. Drove Decapitated Dead Whale's Head To Hudson Valley, Daughter Reveals Even though Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dropped out of the presidential race, that hasn't stopped him from stirring yet another odd animal-related controversy thanks to a resurfaced interview with his daughter. In the 2012 interview with Town & Country Magazine, Kennedy's daughter, Kick, revealed that her father, the former independent presidential candidate who is now 70 years old, rushed to Squaw Island in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, in 1994 when she was just 6 years old.  This was after he heard that a dead whale had washed up on the shore. After an hours-long trip, Kennedy…
3 Women Shot Outside Restaurant In Hudson Valley 3 Women Shot Outside Restaurant In Hudson Valley
3 Women Shot Outside Restaurant In Hudson Valley A suspect is on the loose after three women were shot outside a restaurant in the Hudson Valley. It happened just after 3 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 in Central Nyack, outside CY's Restaurant and Lounge, located at 37 Route 59. Arrival officers discovered a woman with gunshot wounds to her leg and abdomen, lying on the ground in front of the establishment, Clarkstown Police said. The officers, along with Emergency Medical Services (EMS), provided immediate medical aid before transporting her to Montefiore Nyack Hospital. Further investigation revealed that two additional adult women had …
Missing Hudson Valley 28-Year-Old Found Safe Missing Hudson Valley 28-Year-Old Found Safe
Missing Hudson Valley 28-Year-Old Found Safe New Update: A 28-year-old Hudson Valley man who went missing after last being seen boarding a train in Northern Westchester has been found safe.  In an announcement on Tuesday night, Aug. 20, the Carmel Police Department in Putnam County said that Bekim Gjonbalaj, age 28, was found in good health after last being seen boarding a train at the Croton Falls Train Station in the town of North Salem on Thursday, Aug. 15 at 4:50 a.m. More information about where Gjonbalaj was found was not released. Original Report: Authorities in the Hudson Valley are asking for the public's help…
$22.5M Hudson Valley Estate Anchored By Glass House Covers 127 Acres $22.5M Hudson Valley Estate Anchored By Glass House Covers 127 Acres
$22.5M Hudson Valley Estate Anchored By Glass House Covers 127 Acres For those who love horses and majestic vista views of water and woodlands, then an estate for sale in the region for $22 million should make them feel right at home. Zillow says the 127-acre estate is in East Dutchess County in Pine Plains. It features a house of glass with four bedrooms and a great room with 29-foot floor-to-ceiling glass flanked by fireplaces, a walnut chef's kitchen, and an expansive stone terrace.  The great room features walls of glass.  Zillow Below the terrace, you will find three ensuite bedrooms, a gym, a wine room, a mudroom, and an attache…
Hochul Declares State Of Emergency For All Of NY, Sends Water Rescue Teams Hochul Declares State Of Emergency For All Of NY, Sends Water Rescue Teams
Hochul Declares State Of Emergency For All Of NY, Sends Water Rescue Teams As the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby slam much of New York with flooding, dangerous winds, and threaten to bring tornadoes, Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency and mobilized rescue teams. The declaration came on Friday, Aug. 9 after Debby's remnants arrived in New York, bringing severe flooding and gusty winds to much of the state as it moves northeast.  In addition to flooding, the storm system's arrival has also prompted tornado watches for parts of the Hudson Valley and Capital Region. Hochul's declaration covers the entire state. Related Report - Tornado …
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Says He Dumped Body Of Bear Found In Hudson Valley In Central Park Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Says He Dumped Body Of Bear Found In Hudson Valley In Central Park
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Says He Dumped Body Of Bear Found In Hudson Valley In Central Park In an apparent effort to get in front of a weirder-than-weird story about a baby bear, Independent presidential candidate Robert J. Kennedy, Jr. came clean on X and solved a 10-year-old mystery. Kennedy released the video on X on Sunday, Aug. 4, explaining to Roseann Barr that a story in the New Yorker is true about how he picked up a dead baby black bear in the Hudson Valley off the road in Orange County while falconing in Goshen in 2014. In the video, the former Northern Westchester County resident who lived in Bedford tells Barr how "a woman in a van in front of me hit a bear and killed …
Man Accused Of Breaking Into Northern Westchester Home, Stealing Car Man Accused Of Breaking Into Northern Westchester Home, Stealing Car
Man Accused Of Breaking Into Northern Westchester Home, Stealing Car A 48-year-old Hudson Valley man faces several felony charges after allegedly breaking into a Northern Westchester residence and stealing a vehicle, police announced.  Putnam County resident James Kennon was arrested on Friday, July 19 in connection with a vehicle theft and a break-in that occurred in Somers, New York State Police announced on Friday, July 26.  According to police, around 2:15 p.m. on the day of Kennon's arrest, a caller reported seeing a man breaking into their home in the area of Lovell Street and stealing property.  Before troopers arrived, the suspect lef…
Hudson Valley Estate With Gym, Polo Field Hits Market For $20M Hudson Valley Estate With Gym, Polo Field Hits Market For $20M
Hudson Valley Estate With Gym, Polo Field Hits Market For $20M If you need a full gym and a regulation-size polo field, then an estate for sale in the Hudson Valley for $20 million should fill the bill. Located in Dutchess County, bordering Amenia and Millbrook, the Wassaic property spans 134 acres and, according to Zillow, offers some of the best views in the Hudson Valley.  The 7,500-square-foot main house, built in 2019, blends modern architecture with the area's natural beauty. Zillow says the estate is divided into two wings, including a service wing that includes a chef's kitchen, pantry, mudroom, and bathroom. The entertaining wing featur…
Severe Heat, High Humidity Will Pose Significant Health Risk To NYers, Hochul Warns Severe Heat, High Humidity Will Pose Significant Health Risk To NYers, Hochul Warns
Severe Heat, High Humidity Will Pose Significant Health Risk To NYers, Hochul Warns Gov. Kathy Hochul is warnig New Yorkers that severe heat and high humidity will pose a significant health risk from Monday, July 15, through Wednesday, July 17. Temperatures during that stretch are likely to bring dangerous heat indexes between 95 and 104 degrees across the entire state.  New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Mohawk Valley, and Southern Tier, also have a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms in the afternoon into the evening on Monday. Air quality health advisories for ozone are also in effect for New York City and Long Island on Monday from 11 a.m. to 11 p…
New Advisory Issued To NYers For Extreme Heat, Severe Storms, Unhealthy Air: Hochul New Advisory Issued To NYers For Extreme Heat, Severe Storms, Unhealthy Air: Hochul
New Advisory Issued To NYers For Extreme Heat, Severe Storms, Unhealthy Air: Hochul New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging residents to stay safe and hydrated as hot, humid air rolls into much of the state ahead of severe storms predicted to bring heavy rains and flash flooding.  In an announcement on Monday, July 8, Hochul warned that above-average temperatures and high humidity would arrive in the state in the next few days. This includes "feels like temperatures" at or above 95 degrees, which can cause an increased risk of heat illnesses, Hochul's office said.  Related Report - Rounds Of Thunderstorms Expected Over Span Of Days: Here's Timing In res…
Free Pool Access For Summer: Hochul Launches 'Get Offline, Get Outside' Campaign At NY Parks Free Pool Access For Summer: Hochul Launches 'Get Offline, Get Outside' Campaign At NY Parks
Free Pool Access For Summer: Hochul Launches 'Get Offline, Get Outside' Campaign At NY Parks As part of an initiative to promote physical and mental health among young New Yorkers, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that pool entry fees will be waived at state parks this summer. “Summer is here – get offline and get outside.” On Tuesday, July 2, Hochul announced that for the rest of the summer, there will be no entry fees at New York State Parks pools. It’s part of the “Get Offline, Get Outside” campaign, which encourages young people and families to prioritize their mental and physical health by taking a break from social media to enjoy recreation and social gatherings outdoors. Poo…
Food Network Chef Nancy Fuller Lists 'Extraordinary’ Historic Hudson Valley Farmhouse For $4M Food Network Chef Nancy Fuller Lists 'Extraordinary’ Historic Hudson Valley Farmhouse For $4M
Food Network Chef Nancy Fuller Lists 'Extraordinary’ Historic Hudson Valley Farmhouse For $4M If this spectacular New York farmhouse looks familiar, there’s a reason for that. Food Network star and chef Nancy Fuller is parting ways with her historic Hudson Valley estate, located in Columbia County outside the city of Hudson. Asking price? $3.995 million. The 75-year-old Fuller, who co-owns Ginsberg’s Foods and appears as a judge on the Food Network competition series "Holiday Baking Championship," has filmed more than 80 episodes of her own show, “Farmhouse Rules” at the property, known locally as Locust Dale Farm. Situated on 143 “peaceful farmland” acres, the impressive residen…