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GoFundMe Accused Of Creating 1.4M Plagiarized Campaigns, NY's AG Wants Answers
Prosecutors across the Northeast are demanding answers from GoFundMe after reports that the fundraising platform created donation pages for more than 1.4 million charities without their permission. Attorneys general from Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania are among 21 states that sent a letter to GoFundMe on Tuesday, March 3. The group accused GoFundMe of potentially misleading donors and violating state charitable solicitation and consumer protection laws. Officials say the pages were created without the charities' prior knowledge or consent…
Politics
NY Deploys ‘Legal Observers’ As Trump Admin Immigration Raids Expand
As federal immigration raids expand nationwide under the Trump administration, New York is deploying legal observers to monitor enforcement actions and protect residents’ rights. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday, Feb. 3, a new statewide initiative dubbed the Legal Observation Project to document immigration enforcement actions and identify potential violations of constitutional rights. Under the initiative, the attorney general’s office will collect reports of federal enforcement activity and, when appropriate, deploy trained legal observers to witness and document …
Politics
After CVS Killing, NY Bill Would Force Businesses To Quickly Hand Over Surveillance Video
A bill proposed in New York would require private businesses to promptly turn over surveillance footage to police after serious crimes, following the Christmas Day killing of a 23-year-old CVS employee on Long Island. The legislation, dubbed the Edeedson “Joshy” Cine, Jr. Transparency Act, aims to prevent delays that lawmakers say can hinder criminal investigations during their most critical early hours. If passed, the bill would require businesses to release relevant surveillance footage to law enforcement within 24 hours of a written request tied to an active felony investigation believed…
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NJ Group Tried Harvesting Organs From Patient Who Showed Signs Of Life: Whistleblowers
New Jersey’s largest organ procurement group is facing explosive allegations that it tried recovering organs from a patient who was still showing signs of life, fueling a broader congressional probe into alleged fraud and record manipulation. In a scathing letter sent to New Providence-based New Jersey Organ and Tissue Sharing Network (NJTO) on Wednesday, Nov. 19, the US House Ways and Means Committee claimed it had uncovered several “egregious actions and potential violations of federal and state statutes.” Nearly a dozen whistleblowers came forward with evidence of fraud, cover-ups, and …
Politics
Election 2025: Key Races To Watch Across Lower Hudson Valley
Election Day has come again, and voters across the lower Hudson Valley will be deciding who comes out on top in a wide range of local races that will shape community budgets and priorities in the years to come. Here are some of the notable races across the region: Westchester County County Executive Westchester's most prominent race this year is for County Executive and is a rematch between Democrat incumbent Ken Jenkins, named County Executive after a special election in early January following former County Executive George Latimer's departure to represent Ne…
Politics
Trump's Lewd Birthday Note, Drawing To Jeffrey Epstein Released After House Subpoena
Congressional Democrats released what they claim is a sexualized birthday card that President Donald Trump signed and gave to notorious pedophile and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. House Oversight Committee Democrats posted the drawing on social media on Monday, Sept. 8. The note features a typewritten conversation between Trump and Epstein inside the outline of a female torso. Trump's signature is seen just below the thighs of the drawing, which appears to mimic pubic hair. The graphic birthday note was first reported by The Wall Street Journal in mid-July. Oversight Dems …
Politics
Trump Administration To Hand Over Epstein Files To Congress, House Oversight Chief Says
The long-shrouded records from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation are finally headed to Capitol Hill, according to a top House lawmaker. Rep. James Comer (R-Kentucky), chairman of the House Oversight Committee, announced on Monday, Aug. 18, that the Justice Department has agreed to begin handing over records related to the late financier and convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The records are expected to be provided by the end of the week. The move comes in response to subpoenas issued earlier this month by a House Oversight subcommittee seeking documents related to Epstein’s high-…
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: AG Shares Video From Fatal Police Shooting Of Woman With Pellet Gun In NY
Officials have released body-worn camera footage from troopers involved in the fatal shooting of a woman by police during a domestic disturbance in Orange County earlier this year. The New York Attorney General’s Office said Thursday, Aug. 7, that its Office of Special Investigation made the footage public as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of 69-year-old Nancy Loftus of Port Jervis in April. The incident happened around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, at a home on Forrest Drive in the Town of Deerpark, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Troopers had respo…
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Nearly Half Of Americans Surveyed Say Trump Is Corrupt As Approval Slides In New Poll
A new national poll suggests trouble is mounting for President Donald Trump, and not just with independents. Trump’s job approval rating has taken a major hit since spring, sliding six points and now sitting 20 points underwater, according to a national survey conducted by the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The poll, involving 1,000 adults nationwide and conducted between Friday, July 25 and Wednesday, July 30, found that only 38 percent of Americans approve of Trump’s performance, compared to 58 percent who disapprove. In April, Trump’s approval stood at 44 approving, 51 percent dis…
Politics
'Tool For Bribery': Sens. Blumenthal, Warren Want Rules For Trump’s Presidential Library Fund
Two high-ranking Senate Democrats have introduced legislation to tighten the rules for how sitting presidents raise and use donations for their presidential libraries, citing practices linked to President Donald Trump. Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren are backing the bill alongside Reps. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), according to CBS News. “Donald Trump is using his presidential library as a tool for bribery while he is still in office,” Warren told CBS. She added, “Many of the donations to Trump's …
Police & Fire
Officer Shot By Fellow Cop While Being Served Restraining Order ID'd As New Mom
A North Andover police officer is recovering in the hospital after she was shot by a fellow officer during a call to her home involving a restraining order. Officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons was off-duty when three of her coworkers, including a supervisor, came to her house on Phillips Brooks Road in North Andover on Monday, June 30, to serve her with a court-approved restraining order, authorities said. That’s when, authorities say, something went wrong. "When one of the officers was escorting Ms. Fitzsimmons during the service of the court order, an armed confrontation took place," said Essex Co…
Business
Trump Mobile, Gold Smartphone Released Amid Presidential Ethics Concerns
The Trump Organization is launching a new wireless plan, increasing ethical concerns surrounding President Donald Trump and his family's business dealings. Trump Mobile was unveiled on Monday, June 16, by the organization with two of the President's sons as executive vice presidents, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. The service claims to offer unlimited data, complete device protection, and 24/7 roadside assistance. A $499 golden smartphone called the "T1 Phone" will also be sold. The phone includes the Android 15 operating software, 256 gigabytes of storage, and "AI face unlock." The…
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: Bodycam Shows Fatal Officer Shooting Of NY Man Armed With Pellet Gun
Dramatic bodycam footage shows the moment police shot and killed a man who allegedly pointed a pellet gun at them following a standoff in upstate New York. Brandon Moore, 34, was killed following a standoff with New York State Police and Saratoga County Sheriff’s deputies at the Ellsworth Apartments on Route 9 in Malta on Thursday, April 10, as Daily Voice reported. Authorities alleged that Moore aimed a gun at police. The weapon was later determined to be a pellet gun, police said. Footage of the incident, released by the New York Attorney General’s Office Wednesday, June 11, shows at le…
Real Estate
Zillow To Block Listings That Violate New Rules: Here’s What Gets You Banned For Life
Zillow is cracking down on how real estate listings are shared, and agents who break the rules could see their listings blocked from the site for good. Starting June 30, any listing that violates Zillow’s new Listing Access Standards may be permanently removed from both Zillow and Trulia, the company said in a public announcement posted May 20. The standards are based on a simple rule: If a listing is marketed to some buyers, it should be marketed to all buyers, Zillow said. The standards are designed to support transparency and fair access, and mirror the National Association of Realtors’…
Business
Airbnb Just Made Booking Less Annoying: Here's What Changed
Airbnb guests around the world will now see the full price – including all fees before taxes – right in search results. The vacation rental company announced the change on Monday, April 21. Airbnb's optional toggle feature to see full pricing is now standard for all users worldwide. The company said nearly 17 million guests had used the toggle since it launched in 2022. "With the global rollout of total price display, we're making it easier for guests to better understand the price they'll pay, and for hosts to succeed in a more transparent marketplace," Airbnb said. Airbnb first tes…
Politics
Plan To Deputize Private Citizens In NY Faces Lawsuit From Dems: 'This Is Not The Wild West'
Long Island Democrats and civil rights attorneys are fighting back against a plan to deputize private citizens, calling the move illegal. A lawsuit filed by Nassau County Democratic legislators against County Executive Bruce Blakeman in New York Supreme Court on Wednesday, Feb. 5, seeks to block what they say amounts to an “illegal, taxpayer-funded militia.” Blakeman’s plan calls for deputizing private citizens as “special sheriff’s deputies” during emergency declarations. If activated, members would be paid $150 per day. Democrats blasted the move, arguing it lacks transparency, oversigh…
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Mystery Drones 'Not The Enemy:' Trump Clears The Air
After months of speculation and sky-high conspiracy theories, the mystery around those mysterious drones has finally been grounded. Sort of. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt relayed a message “directly” from President Donald Trump during her first press briefing on Tuesday, Jan. 28, addressing the drones that have been seen over the tri-state since late last year. “After research and study, the drones that were flying over New Jersey in large numbers were authorized by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) for research and various other reasons,” Leavitt quoted Trump as sayi…
Politics
Trump Orders JFK, RFK, MLK Secret Assassination Files To Be Released
The declassification and release of all remaining federal records related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, his brother, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have been ordered to be released by President Trump, who called it “long overdue” and in the public interest. The executive order, issued on Thursday, Jan. 23, mandates the Director of National Intelligence and the Attorney General to present plans for the release of these secret records. Files concerning the JFK assassination on Nov. 22 1963 are to be addressed within 15 days, while records related …
Politics
Trump Selects Vaccine-Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As Secretary Of Health, Human Services
President-elect Donald Trump tapped a controversial New Yorker to oversee public health. Robert F Kennedy Jr. is his choice for secretary of health and human services, Trump announced Thursday, Nov. 14. "For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it comes to Public Health," Trump said on Truth Social. Earlier Report: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Suspends Presidential Bid, Backs Donald Trump "The Safety and Health of all Americans is the most important role of any A…
Police & Fire
NY AG Releases Body-Cam Video Of State Police Deadly Shooting In Hudson Valley
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released police body-worn camera footage of the shooting death of a motorist by New York State Police in the Hudson Valley in January. The incident occurred in Rockland County on the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 3 in Ramapo. According to the AG's Office, troopers Steven Missale and Ronald Raymond pulled over a car on the New York State Thruway based on a report about an incident that had taken place earlier the same day in Albany. Rakim Tillery, age 35, address unknown, was the driver of the car. Tillery fired a gun at the troopers, …
Politics
'Divisive' Bill Targeting Asylum-Seekers Shot Down By County Lawmakers In Capital Region
County lawmakers in the region have voted down a resolution that would have tracked the amount of public funds that are spent on migrants arriving from New York City. Following a lengthy debate Monday evening, Aug. 14, the Democrat-controlled Albany County Legislature rejected a bill introduced by Republicans that sought to document the financial impact of asylum-seekers, migrants, and those experiencing homelessness. The move failed by a vote of 23 to 9. Supporters had argued that the bill would improve transparency and better position Albany County to shoulder financial impacts in the fu…
Politics
Transcripts Of Cuomo Being Questioned About Sex Abuse Allegations Made Public By AG
Living up to her promises of transparency, New York Attorney General Letitia James began releasing transcripts and exhibits from her office’s independent investigation of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. James announced the beginning of a rolling release of transcripts and corresponding exhibits from the investigation into sexual harassment allegations that led to Cuomo’s downfall and subsequent resignation. According to James, following the release of the report, multiple district attorneys asked that her office refrain from publicly releasing transcripts and other evidence so that their offices …
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Covid-
19: Hochul Reveals Thousands More Deaths Than Cuomo Reported
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s new administration has acknowledged nearly 12,000 more COVID-19 deaths across the state that had not been counted by her predecessor during the pandemic. Hochul, who vowed to be transparent during her inaugural address to New Yorkers, included a count of 55,395 Covid deaths in New York — the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s tally — in a press release released this week. Related story - COVID-19: Info On Masks Among Students, Vaccines For School Personnel Outlined By Hochul The number includes deaths from the virus throughout New York, and is higher …
Politics
Covid-
19: Schools Must Require Vaccines For All Personnel, Hochul Says
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul laid out plans for her administration’s first days in office during her inaugural address after succeeding Andrew Cuomo in Albany. In her first address as governor, delivered on Tuesday, Aug. 24, Hochul addressed getting all school personnel vaccinated for COVID-19, improving the vaccination rate in the state, and getting New Yorkers back to work as the battle with the Delta variant of the virus rages. Related story - COVID-19: Info On Masks Among Students, Vaccines For School Personnel Outlined By Hochul “To the New Yorkers who are yet to meet me, I’ll …
Politics
NY Lawmakers Vote To Release Trump's State Tax Returns To Congress
New York State lawmakers are one step closer to gaining access to President Donald Trump’s state tax returns. The New York State Assembly passed legislation on Wednesday, May 22 which would amend the law to allow the state Department of Taxation and Finance to release the tax returns of elected officials. The bill is expected to be signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo later this month if it also passes in the Senate. It was approved by an 85-49 vote in the Assembly. The legislation only applies to state returns, not federal returns, which have also been at the center of the battle between …
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