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NY Dad Channels Grit, Grief Into Debut Thriller: ‘For The Ones Who Never Got To Grow Up' NY Dad Channels Grit, Grief Into Debut Thriller: ‘For The Ones Who Never Got To Grow Up'
NY Dad Channels Grit, Grief Into Debut Thriller: ‘For The Ones Who Never Got To Grow Up' For Long Island native Nikolas Pleiadi, In Powder Blue isn’t just his debut novel—it’s a long-awaited reckoning. “This book has been brewing in me for a long time,” the 32-year-old Levittown native told Daily Voice. “It’s crazy to finally get it out into the world.” On Tuesday, July 1, Pleiadi – a married father of four now living in North Carolina – will officially publish his first book, a crime thriller born from the wreckage of his own life—addiction, generational silence, and the brutal beauty of survival. “This whole thing is for the people who didn’t make it…friends I lost to addic…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Purse Snatched In Late-Night Robbery On Main Street In Dutchess County: Suspect At Large Purse Snatched In Late-Night Robbery On Main Street In Dutchess County: Suspect At Large
Purse Snatched In Late-Night Robbery On Main Street In Dutchess County: Suspect At Large Police are searching for a suspect after a woman was the victim of an overnight robbery in Dutchess County.  The incident happened around 11:01 p.m. on Monday, June 23, on the 300 block of Main Street, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said on Tuesday, June 24.   When officers arrived, they found a female victim who said an unknown man had forcibly stolen her purse before running away.  Police searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the department’s confidential tip line at…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
‘Disgraceful’: Cop Union Torches US Attorney's Version Of NY Knife Attack By Deported Immigrant ‘Disgraceful’: Cop Union Torches US Attorney's Version Of NY Knife Attack By Deported Immigrant
‘Disgraceful’: Cop Union Torches US Attorney's Version Of NY Knife Attack By Deported Immigrant Albany Police are pushing back hard after US Attorney John Sarcone accused the department of failing to respond when he was allegedly chased by a knife-wielding man downtown. In a statement to Daily Voice, Albany Police said the agency was never contacted the night of the incident and only learned of it after the Albany County Sheriff’s Office had already responded. “The Albany Police did not fail to respond–APD was not called,” Officer Megan Craft said. “US Attorney Sarcone called the sheriff directly. Had APD been called, we would have responded.” Michael Delano, president of the Albany …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Teen Boy Killed In Late-Night Shooting In Region Teen Boy Killed In Late-Night Shooting In Region
Teen Boy Killed In Late-Night Shooting In Region A 15-year-old boy is dead following a late-night shooting in Albany. Officers responded to an address on Clinton Avenue near North Lake Avenue at around 11 p.m. Monday, June 23, after receiving reports of gunfire, Albany Police said. When they arrived, officers found the teen suffering from a gunshot wound to his back. He was treated at the scene by emergency medical personnel and rushed to Albany Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. Due to the victim’s age, his name has not been released. The investigation is in its early stages but detectives noted that the shooter and th…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Masked Suspect Sought After Armed Robbery At Dutchess County Gas Station Masked Suspect Sought After Armed Robbery At Dutchess County Gas Station
Masked Suspect Sought After Armed Robbery At Dutchess County Gas Station Police are searching for a masked suspect who robbed a gas station at gunpoint during the early morning hours in Dutchess County.  The robbery happened around 4:39 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, at the Exxon station at 1502 Route 55 in the Town of LaGrange, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday, June 23.  Investigators said an unidentified person entered the store, displayed a handgun, and demanded cash from the register. The suspect fled on foot with an unknown amount of money, last seen heading northbound. At the time of the robbery, the suspect was described as …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Teens Targeted Victims Through Dating App In Violent HV Robbery Scheme: Police Teens Targeted Victims Through Dating App In Violent HV Robbery Scheme: Police
Teens Targeted Victims Through Dating App In Violent HV Robbery Scheme: Police Two 19-year-old men face a long list of charges — many as hate crimes — after allegedly luring victims through a dating app and attacking them in a Rockland County park, police said. The arrests followed a detailed investigation by the Ramapo Police Department, which uncovered a disturbing pattern of threats, intimidation, and armed robberies, the department announced on Friday, June 20.  According to police, the two suspects, one from Flushing, Queens, and one from Monsey, used a dating app to lure victims to a children’s park in the Village of Wesley Hills during the late night and e…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Stabbed On Main Street In Dutchess County: Suspect Arrested Nearby, Police Say Man Stabbed On Main Street In Dutchess County: Suspect Arrested Nearby, Police Say
Man Stabbed On Main Street In Dutchess County: Suspect Arrested Nearby, Police Say A man was stabbed multiple times during a late-night incident in the heart of a Dutchess County city, and a suspect is now in custody, police said. The stabbing happened around 12:17 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, on the 300 block of Main Street in Poughkeepsie, the city's police department announced.  Responding officers found a 31-year-old man suffering from stab wounds to his back and abdomen. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he underwent surgery and is expected to recover.  Investigators quickly located a suspect near the scene. Police identified him as Colin Sumahit, ag…

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by Ben Crnic
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Caught: Suspect In Double Murders Captured After 43-Hour Minnesota Manhunt Caught: Suspect In Double Murders Captured After 43-Hour Minnesota Manhunt
Caught: Suspect In Double Murders Captured After 43-Hour Minnesota Manhunt The suspect in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses has been apprehended after a two-day manhunt. New, updated story: Gunman Went To Total Of 4 Lawmakers’ Homes Night Of Double-Fatal Shooting: Feds Vance L. Boelter, age 57, now faces second-degree murder and second-degree attempted murder charges, according to a criminal complaint after his arrest late Sunday night, June 15. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said at a press conference Boelter's arrest came after "two sleepless nights" in the state and what he described as a "complex and dangerous manhunt" involving hundr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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NY Man Lured 11-Year-Old Boys Using Snapchat, Raping Them; More Victims Sought: DA NY Man Lured 11-Year-Old Boys Using Snapchat, Raping Them; More Victims Sought: DA
NY Man Lured 11-Year-Old Boys Using Snapchat, Raping Them; More Victims Sought: DA A Bay Shore man lured two 11-year-old boys using Snapchat before raping and abusing them in public bathrooms, prosecutors announced on Wednesday, June 11. Bradley Schioppa, 18, was indicted for three counts of Rape in the First Degree, two counts of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, and two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney. Schioppa allegedly used the handle “paxonhotsg5” to join a Snapchat group chat with Smithtown-area boys in April 2025. Posing as a peer, he later began meeting the children in person, driving …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Man Who Shot Victim In Head In Dutchess Finally Convicted After Jury Deadlock: DA Man Who Shot Victim In Head In Dutchess Finally Convicted After Jury Deadlock: DA
Man Who Shot Victim In Head In Dutchess Finally Convicted After Jury Deadlock: DA A man has been found guilty of pointing a gun at a victim's head and firing in Dutchess County after a previous trial ended with a hung jury, prosecutors announced.  Gloversville resident Jan Deere, age 39, was convicted of first-degree manslaughter and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon — all violent felonies — following a retrial in Dutchess County Court, the Dutchess County District Attorney announced on Wednesday, June 4.  The case stems from a March 30, 2024, shooting that happened around 4:23 a.m. at 446 Main St. in the City of Poughkeepsie. Pro…

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Permanently Scars Girlfriend’s Face With Razor In Dutchess: Here's His Fate Man Permanently Scars Girlfriend’s Face With Razor In Dutchess: Here's His Fate
Man Permanently Scars Girlfriend’s Face With Razor In Dutchess: Here's His Fate A man who used a razor blade to slash his girlfriend's face and then stopped her from receiving medical care for days in Dutchess County has learned how long he will spend behind bars.  Thomas Zemko, age 45, of Pleasant Valley, was sentenced on Wednesday, June 4, to 10 years in state prison after pleading guilty to first-degree assault, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office announced.  The brutal attack happened on Jan. 23, 2024, at a home on Sherow Road in Pleasant Valley.  Zemko admitted to using a razor blade to slash a 10- to 12-centimeter laceration from the to…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Had Physical Contact With 3 HS Students In Dutchess, Gets Forcible Touching Charge: Cops Man Had Physical Contact With 3 HS Students In Dutchess, Gets Forcible Touching Charge: Cops
Man Had Physical Contact With 3 HS Students In Dutchess, Gets Forcible Touching Charge: Cops A 68-year-old man is facing criminal charges after allegedly having inappropriate physical contact with three students at a Dutchess County high school during the 2024–2025 school year, authorities announced. The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office said Robert J. Siniscalchi of Hyde Park was arrested on Tuesday, June 3, following a month-long investigation by Sheriff’s Office Detectives in conjunction with the Arlington Central School District.  According to investigators, Siniscalchi is accused of engaging in inappropriate physical contact with three Arlington High School students. To pr…

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by Ben Crnic