Managing High Blood Pressure Managing High Blood Pressure
Managing High Blood Pressure High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, happens when blood pushes too hard against the walls of your blood vessels. Most people with high blood pressure feel normal and may not know they have it, but over time, high blood pressure can be harmful to your body. So, let’s talk about what causes high blood pressure and how to manage it! Why does checking my blood pressure matter? High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but over time it can damage your heart, brain, kidneys, eyes, and blood vessels. It also can increase your risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney disease, and vision …
Hudson Valley's Eric Becker Heads To MLB, Drafted By Cincinnati Reds Hudson Valley's Eric Becker Heads To MLB, Drafted By Cincinnati Reds
Hudson Valley's Eric Becker Heads To MLB, Drafted By Cincinnati Reds A Hudson Valley, NY native who attended a nearby high school in New Jersey is officially headed to professional baseball.  Eric Becker, a Suffern native and standout shortstop at the University of Virginia, was selected by the Cincinnati Reds with the 58th overall pick in the second round of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft, Sports Illustrated reported.  Becker becomes one of the highest-drafted players to come out of the Cavaliers' program in recent years and joins a Reds organization that has selected several Virginia players over the past decade.  The 6-foot-3, left-h…
Rep. Lawler Challenges Dem Nominee Cait Conley To 6 TV Debates After Her Primary Win Rep. Lawler Challenges Dem Nominee Cait Conley To 6 TV Debates After Her Primary Win
Rep. Lawler Challenges Dem Nominee Cait Conley To 6 TV Debates After Her Primary Win Soon after Cait Conley secured the Democratic nomination in NY-17 and defeated opponent Beth Davidson, incumbent Rep. Mike Lawler challenged her to six televised debates ahead of November's closely watched congressional race. Conley, a combat veteran and former national security official, won the five-candidate Democratic primary on Tuesday, June 23, with 22,876 votes, or 48.87 percent, according to unofficial results from the New York State Board of Elections.  Rockland County Legislator Beth Davidson finished second with 14,725 votes (31.46 percent), while Effie Guadalupe Phillips-St…
Stony Brook Student Accused Of Running Meth Operation From Dorm Room Indicted Stony Brook Student Accused Of Running Meth Operation From Dorm Room Indicted
Stony Brook Student Accused Of Running Meth Operation From Dorm Room Indicted A Stony Brook University student accused of selling methamphetamine from his campus dorm room has been indicted on multiple felony drug charges, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Thursday, June 18. William Turri, 20, of Fairport, was indicted on charges including Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree after an investigation into alleged drug sales at Stony Brook University, prosecutors said. The indictment follows Turri's arrest on April 27, when Suffolk County police …
Zillow Gone Wild Features $14M NY Home Built By Mt. Rushmore Namesake Zillow Gone Wild Features $14M NY Home Built By Mt. Rushmore Namesake
Zillow Gone Wild Features $14M NY Home Built By Mt. Rushmore Namesake A sprawling Hudson Valley estate tied to a man whose name became part of American history is turning heads after being featured by Zillow Gone Wild.   The Rushmore Estate, located at 14 Castleton Dr. in the Orange County hamlet of Highland Mills, is now listed for $14 million by Corcoran Baer & McIntosh.  The property spans 39.1 gated acres and includes a Spanish Colonial-style main house, a grand Gilded Age ballroom, a guest house, a private lake with beachfront, a 60-foot infinity pool, tennis and basketball courts, wooded trails, a gazebo, and multiple outdoor ent…
Vassar Brothers Medical Center Earns 2 Honors For Age-Friendly Care Vassar Brothers Medical Center Earns 2 Honors For Age-Friendly Care
Vassar Brothers Medical Center Earns 2 Honors For Age-Friendly Care Vassar Brothers Medical Center has earned two national recognitions for its care of older adults, highlighting age-friendly treatment for patients across the Hudson Valley. The hospital received Level 2 Age-Friendly Health System - Committed to Care Excellence status from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and Level 3 Bronze Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians, per Vassar Brothers Medical Center press release. The recognitions reflect a multi-year effort to build age-friendly practices across inpatient and outpatient care…
High School To Stay Closed After Arson Through Rest Of Academic Year In Dutchess County High School To Stay Closed After Arson Through Rest Of Academic Year In Dutchess County
High School To Stay Closed After Arson Through Rest Of Academic Year In Dutchess County A Dutchess County high school will remain closed through the end of the academic year after air quality testing found smoke and soot damage inside the building following a fire that led to a student's arrest on arson charges.  The Red Hook Central School District announced on Saturday, June 6, that Red Hook High School will not reopen before the scheduled end of classes on Tuesday, June 16.   The decision follows the Friday, May 29, fire inside a boys' bathroom at the school, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  District officials said the latest air quality results,…
Hypertension and Erectile Dysfunction Hypertension and Erectile Dysfunction
Hypertension and Erectile Dysfunction Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a widespread problem for middle-aged and older men. Certain medical conditions such as diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and hypertension (high blood pressure) increase a man’s risk of developing ED. A significant link between hypertension and ED has been shown in men, so let’s take a moment to talk about how to manage your blood pressure and prevent ED. How does high blood pressure affect ED? High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but, over time, it can damage the lining of your blood vessels. It also causes arteries to harden and narrow, which limits blo…
Pilot Uninjured After Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing At NY High School (UPDATE) Pilot Uninjured After Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing At NY High School (UPDATE)
Pilot Uninjured After Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing At NY High School (Update) This story has been updated.  A pilot came out unscathed after being forced to make an emergency landing at a high school in Westchester County following a mechanical issue.  The landing happened Tuesday afternoon, May 26, at Rye Neck High School on Hornidge Road in Mamaroneck, when the aircraft landed on one of the school's athletic fields, according to Rye Neck Union Free School District Superintendent Michael Burke and City of Rye Police. Burke said the helicopter had a mechanical issue before the landing.  The pilot was the only one inside the aircraft and was not …
Taking Care of Your Oral Health Taking Care of Your Oral Health
Taking Care of Your Oral Health Oral hygiene is a vital part of overall health and wellbeing for people of all ages. Maintaining a healthy mouth allows you to enjoy your food, chew effectively, speak clearly, and feel confident with fresh breath! Good oral health also helps prevent pain, infection, and tooth loss – issues that can significantly affect your quality of life. The benefits of good oral hygiene can extend far beyond the mouth. Research continues to show strong links between oral health and overall physical, psychological, and social wellbeing. So, let’s talk about how to keep your mouth healthy! Brushing your …
Hudson Valley Pitmaster Competes On Food Network’s ‘BBQ Brawl’ Hudson Valley Pitmaster Competes On Food Network’s ‘BBQ Brawl’
Hudson Valley Pitmaster Competes On Food Network’s ‘BBQ Brawl’ Chris Farella, co-owner of Brothers BBQ in Bergen and Rockland counties, will compete on Food Network’s “BBQ Brawl” in an episode airing Sunday, May 18. Farella, of Fort Lee, runs the family-owned barbecue restaurant with locations in Ramsey and New Windsor, NY, alongside his brothers Gavin and Jamie. The brothers grew up spending summers in North Carolina’s Outer Banks, where family barbecues and Southern cooking traditions inspired their love of food and hospitality. They opened their first Hudson Valley barbecue shack in 2008 before rebuilding and expanding the business after a fire…
Historic Dutchess Estate Left Vacant For Decades Reopens As Inn After $73M Restoration Historic Dutchess Estate Left Vacant For Decades Reopens As Inn After $73M Restoration
Historic Dutchess Estate Left Vacant For Decades Reopens As Inn After $73M Restoration A long-abandoned historic estate in Dutchess County has been transformed into a luxury destination that is now officially open.  The grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Mirbeau Inn & Spa Beacon at 11 Mirbeau Ln. took place on Thursday, May 7, at the reimagined Tioronda Estate, marking the brand’s fifth property and a major redevelopment project for the region.  The property, once known as Craig House, had sat vacant and deteriorating for more than 25 years before undergoing a $73 million restoration, according to Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino.  The proje…