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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
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 …

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by Jillian Pikora
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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
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…

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Red Hook HS To Stay Closed After Arson Through Rest Of Academic Year (UPDATE) Red Hook HS To Stay Closed After Arson Through Rest Of Academic Year (UPDATE) Red Hook HS To Stay Closed After Arson Through Rest Of Academic Year (UPDATE)
Red Hook HS To Stay Closed After Arson Through Rest Of Academic Year (Update) 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,…

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4 Bard College Graduates Win 2026 Fulbright Awards 4 Bard College Graduates Win 2026 Fulbright Awards 4 Bard College Graduates Win 2026 Fulbright Awards
4 Bard College Graduates Win 2026 Fulbright Awards Four Bard College graduates have received 2026–27 Fulbright Awards for research, teaching, study, and community work overseas. According to Bard College, the awards went to Danika Dortch, Peter Fields, Annaliese Simons, and Shosha Wheeler. Dortch, a Literature major at the College and a French Horn Performance major at the Bard Conservatory, will conduct an independent project in Brno, Czech Republic. Her work will focus on composer Leoš Janácek and his influence on writer Milan Kundera, with archival research on Janácek, Kundera, and Moravian folk music tied to Czech national identity. Fi…

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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)
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 …

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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’
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…

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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
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…

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New 'Law & Order' Episode Has Scenes Filmed In Hudson Valley Firehouse New 'Law & Order' Episode Has Scenes Filmed In Hudson Valley Firehouse New 'Law & Order' Episode Has Scenes Filmed In Hudson Valley Firehouse
New 'Law & Order' Episode Has Scenes Filmed In Hudson Valley Firehouse Popular primetime crime drama "Law & Order" is bringing a piece of Westchester County to the national spotlight. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano announced that the latest episode of NBC’s Law & Order airing on Thursday, May 7, features scenes filmed inside Yonkers Fire Department Station One, highlighting the city’s growing role as a filming destination.  The episode, titled “Once Burned,” airs Thursday night at 8 p.m. and centers on the investigation into the death of a fire chief, according to show descriptions from IMDb.  Spano celebrated the moment on social media, call…

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Zillow Gone Wild Features $1.27M ‘Meticulously Restored’ Dutchess County Retreat Zillow Gone Wild Features $1.27M ‘Meticulously Restored’ Dutchess County Retreat Zillow Gone Wild Features $1.27M ‘Meticulously Restored’ Dutchess County Retreat
Zillow Gone Wild Features $1.27M ‘Meticulously Restored’ Dutchess County Retreat A unique Dutchess County home blending historic charm with modern luxury is gaining national attention after being spotlighted by "Zillow Gone Wild."  The property, located at 101 Drake Rd. in Pleasant Valley, was featured as the first home in a recent Zillow Gone Wild newsletter, highlighting its transformation from two 19th-century barns into a high-end residence and pool house.  Described as “meticulously restored" in its listing by SERHANT, the property drew attention for its mix of rustic architecture and modern design elements, including vaulted ceilings, original hand-hewn …

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Fired Giants Coach Brian Daboll Lists NJ Mansion For $5.4M Fired Giants Coach Brian Daboll Lists NJ Mansion For $5.4M Fired Giants Coach Brian Daboll Lists NJ Mansion For $5.4M
Fired Giants Coach Brian Daboll Lists NJ Mansion For $5.4M The North Jersey home of former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll is on the market for $5,395,000 following his departure from the team. Daboll was fired last November, after a 2-8 start to the season, his 4th year with Big Blue. In January, he was hired as offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans, where he will work under former Jets coach Robert Saleh. Daboll finished his tenure with a 20-40-1 record, though in his first season, he was named NFL Coach of the Year and guided the Giants to their only playoff win since 2011. The property at 128 Birch Rd. in Franklin Lakes sits o…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NY-Raised TV Icon Ed Sullivan Set For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction NY-Raised TV Icon Ed Sullivan Set For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction NY-Raised TV Icon Ed Sullivan Set For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction
Ny-raised TV Icon Ed Sullivan Set For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Iconic television host Ed Sullivan, a Westchester County, NY native who helped shape American music history, will soon receive one of the industry’s highest honors. Sullivan, the longtime host of The Ed Sullivan Show who was raised in Port Chester, will be posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, Billboard reported. According to Billboard, Sullivan will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award for non-performers during a ceremony set for Nov. 14, 2026, in Los Angeles.   The recognition comes as part of what has been a notable stretch for Sullivan’s legacy. A …

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Gasoline Mistake Sparks Explosion At Amish School House In PA, 3 Burned Girls Airlifted To NY Gasoline Mistake Sparks Explosion At Amish School House In PA, 3 Burned Girls Airlifted To NY Gasoline Mistake Sparks Explosion At Amish School House In PA, 3 Burned Girls Airlifted To NY
Gasoline Mistake Sparks Explosion At Amish School House In PA, 3 Burned Girls Airlifted To NY An explosion caused by a fuel mix-up left three girls with severe burns at an Amish schoolhouse in Pennsylvania, according to a fundraiser created to support their recovery. The incident happened at the Hidden View Amish Schoolhouse in Spartansburg on Friday, March 27, when gasoline was accidentally used to start a wood stove instead of kerosene, according to the GoFundMe organizer. The blast severely burned a teenage teacher and two young girls, all of whom were flown by helicopter to hospitals in Buffalo, New York. One of the children was later transferred to a hospital in Rochester,…

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by Jillian Pikora