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New Photos Show Shooter In Brazen Targeted Killing Of UnitedHealthcare CEO In Manhattan
Police have released photos of the suspect who was lying in wait before the brazen targeted killing of the CEO of one of the nation's largest healthcare companies in midtown Manhattan. The executive, Brian Thompson of UnitedHealthCare, was shot outside the the New York Hilton Midtown at 1335 Sixth Ave. at around 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, the NYPD said. The gunman, wearing a black face mask, a gray backpack, and a dark jacket, approached the victim from behind. He struck Thompson, who was dressed in a blue suit, in the back and the right calf with a silenced gun, accordin…
Business
NY Medical Practice Fined Thousands Over Alleged Discrimination Against
Hiv-p
ositive Patient
A New York-based dermatology practice will pay thousands of dollars after allegations that it refused treatment to an HIV-positive patient. Under a settlement with the US Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday, Dec. 3, Advanced Dermatology, P.C. – headquartered on Long Island in New Hyde Park – resolved allegations that one of its doctors violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) by refusing timely care to a male patient. The patient, who is HIV-positive, filed a complaint with the US Department of Justice alleging that a dermatologist refused to perform a scheduled Mohn micrograp…
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed In Apparent Targeted Shooting In Midtown Manhattan: Developing
The CEO of one of the nation's largest healthcare companies was killed in a brazen apparent targeted shooting in midtown Manhattan, according to multiple reports. Click here for a new, updated story: New Photos Show Shooter In Brazen Targeted Killing Of UnitedHealthcare CEO In Manhattan The executive, Brian Thompson of UnitedHealthcare, was shot outside the the New York Hilton Midtown at 1335 Sixth Ave. at around 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, according to The New York Times, citing a police report. The gunman, who was wearing a a black face mask, gray backpack, and cream-colored…
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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…
Police & Fire
ROPE
Rescue
: Car Plunges Down Icy Embankment In Dutchess County
A person was rescued after their car crashed down an icy embankment in Dutchess County. At approximately 5:30pm Wassaic Fire was dispatched for an auto accident car down an embankment in area of Nelson Hill... Posted by Wassaic Fire Rescue "The Blue Crew" on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 The crash occurred at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the area of Nelson Hill Road and Deep Hill Road on Route 22 in Wassaic, according to the Wassaic Fire Department Blue Crew. The victim was entrapped in the vehicle, and a rope crew from Amenia Fire was called to help Wassaic Fire. After securing the…
Weather
Strengthening Storm To Bring Bursts Of Snow, 50 MPH Wind Gusts, Power Outage Risk
A strengthening Alberta Clipper system will produce intense bursts of snow and strong winds with gusts up to 50 miles per hour, which could cause power outages. According to the National Weather Service, the storm will occur from Wednesday night, Dec. 4, into late Thursday morning, Dec. 5. Powerful gusts will accompany wind speeds of 20 to 25 mph throughout the day and into Thursday evening. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.) At the outset of the system, snow showers will occur throughout the region, and areas where the temperature stays at or below the freezing …
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Congestion Pricing Plan Set To Start In NYC: Here's When, Where, What It Costs
Driving into New York City and heading south of midtown Manhattan? You'll be paying for it. New York City’s congestion pricing plan, set to begin on Friday, Jan. 5, aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and fund crucial public transit upgrades. Vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street will incur a toll, with rates starting at $9 per day. The Federal Highway Administration approved the program last month. However, lawsuits could potentially stop the planned rollout. The toll is aimed at reducing gridlock and enhancing traffic flow in the Central Business Distr…
Business
Whole Foods Opens First 'Daily Shop' Store: Here's What's Inside Debut NY Location
Whole Foods Market has unveiled its first-ever 'Daily Shop,' a smaller-format store designed for urban convenience. The debut location is in New York City, in Manhattan’s Lenox Hill neighborhood. The 9,101-square-foot store at 1175 Third Avenue is tailored to meet the fast-paced needs of Upper East side residents with its compact size and curated offerings. “New York City has been home to Whole Foods for over 20 years, and we’re excited to expand our presence with this innovative new format,” said Christina Minardi, executive vice president of growth and development at Whole Food…
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Dec. 3 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $541M Jackpot
The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Dec. 3 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $541 million with a $258.4 million cash option. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 52-60-61-66-67 with a Mega Ball of 23 and a Megaplier of 4X If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6. MegaMillions Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to o…
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NY's Drew Barrymore Brings 'Wicked' Star Ariana Grande To Tears With Magical Surprise
Ariana Grande was over the rainbow with joy following an on-set surprise by Drew Barrymore. The pop icon, who’s currently dazzling moviegoers with her portrayal of Glinda the Good Witch in the box office smash hit “Wicked,” was brought to tears during an appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show” set to air Thursday, Dec. 5. “I have something that’s extremely exciting and special. It’s actually, it was owned by the Smithsonian and now it’s owned in private hands,” the 49-year-old Barrymore teased Grande. “But for the purposes of our sit-down, they loaned it to us.” Grande then gasped as Bar…
Lifestyle
Sun River Health Expert Explains Sexual Health & STIs
Why is it important to talk about sexual health? Sexual health is an important part of everyone’s health and wellbeing. Many people are wary of talking about sexual health with their primary care provider, but at Sun River Health, we strive to normalize the conversation. Our goal is to increase sexual health literacy, promote engagement, and make sure that everyone has the opportunity to be in the best health. Sexual health care should be tailored to the individual patient’s needs in order to provide equitable and culturally sensitive care. The benefits of taking care of your sexual health …
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Man, GF Learn Fate For Grisly Murder Of His 85-Year-Old Grandfather In Hudson Valley
A Rockland County man and his girlfriend have been sentenced for their roles in killing his 85-year-old grandfather, stealing his belongings and hiding his body in 2023, authorities said. Constantinos Doonan, 32, also known as “Dino,” and Jo-Ann Haughey, 28, both of New City, were convicted in the January 2023 killing of Constantinos Mastakouris at his home on Ruth Drive in New City, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II said. On Tuesday, Dec. 3, authorities announced that Doonan was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison while Haughey received 15 years for ma…
Business
Moderation Mess: Meta Admits Harmless Content Often Gets Taken Down
Meta is admitting that harmless content gets taken down amid criticism for its handling of moderation. “Too often, harmless content gets taken down, or restricted, and too many people get penalized unfairly,” the company's president of global affairs, Nick Glegg, told reporters on Monday, Dec. 2, according to a report in The Verge. Meta's platforms include Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp. Despite advancements in AI moderation, Clegg acknowledged there is still “work to do” in ensuring fair and accurate enforcement, the report said. Meta has promised to refine its…
Business
McRib Mania: McDonald's Cult Favorite Sparks Food Fight Among NYers (Poll)
It’s back – and people have some thoughts. Just in time for the holidays, McDonald’s has brought back its notoriously elusive McRib. The much loved – and loathed – saucy sandwich returned for a limited time Tuesday, Dec. 3, at participating restaurants across the country. The McRib consists of seasoned boneless pork dipped in a tangy barbecue sauce and topped with slivered onions and pickles, all served on a toasted homestyle bun. It’ll set you back 520 calories. “When everything combines, you have BBQ pork sandwich perfection,” McDonald’s said in a statement. wow lots of excitement ov…
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Jury Deliberating Fate Of Ex-Marine, NY Resident Accused In Street Artist's Death On Subway
Jury deliberations are underway in the case of a New York Marine Corps veteran accused of choking a street artist to death aboard a Manhattan subway. The anonymous jury began weighing manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges against Daniel Penny just after 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the death of Jordan Neely. Jurors concluded their deliberations Tuesday evening, and will be back in court to resume on Wednesday morning, Dec. 4. Bystander video allegedly showed the 26-year-old Penny, a Long Island resident from West Islip, placing the 30-year-old Neely in a chokehold aboard a t…
Business
Marriott Plans To Lay Off Over 800 Corporate Employees
Global hotel chain Marriott International is planning to lay off hundreds of employees by the start of the new year. According to a Maryland Work Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing, the company, based in Bethesda, listed 833 people slated to lose their jobs by Wednesday, Jan. 3. Despite the development, Chief Executive Officer Anthony Capuano said business is solid. "Our business momentum is excellent, and as a company that embraces change, we continue to evolve our business to support our global growth," Capuano said in a third-quarter earnings call late last month,…
Police & Fire
Police In Hudson Valley De-escalate Suicidal Woman With Knife At Store
A suicidal woman with a knife was safely talked into dropping the weapon after a stand-off at a Hudson Valley store. The incident occurred at the All In One Food Mart in Dutchess County, in Beacon, on Monday, Dec. 2. According to Beacon Police Chief Thomas Figlia, officers who responded to the area of 1020 Wolcott Ave., along with a Mental Health America specialist, found the woman calm but incoherent. While they attempted to speak with her, she produced a kitchen knife from her pocket, held it to her own throat, and then slowly retreated into the grocery store as officers contin…
Police & Fire
Car Of Speeding Driver Crushed By 2 Tractor-Trailers On I-87 In Rockland, Police Say (
Update
)
A speeding driver escaped serious injury, but not traffic citations, after police say he caused a crash involving two tractor-trailers Tuesday morning, Dec. 3 on I-87 in Rockland County. Joseph T. Bonomi of Washingtonville, was cited for speeding and moving from the lane unsafely, and treated at Westchester Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries following the crash in the southbound lanes in Hillburn, State Police said. The collision occurred in the southbound lanes of the New York State Thruway near Exit 15A in Hillburn. Photos shared by The Monsey Scoop show the car …
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Trump Vows 'Hell To Pay' If Israeli Hostages Aren't Released In Wake Of NY Native's Death
President-elect Donald Trump vowed swift vengeance if the hostages taken during the Hamas-led attack on Israel aren’t released soon. In a post on Truth Social Monday, Dec. 2, Trump said there would be “ALL HELL TO PAY” in the Middle East for those behind that Oct. 7, 2023 attack unless all hostages were released before his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025. “Everybody is talking about the hostages who are being held so violently, inhumanely, and against the will of the entire World, in the Middle East - But it’s all talk, and no action!” Trump said. “Please let this TRUTH serve to represent th…
News
Time Running Out For New Yorkers To Meet Crucial
Real
ID Deadline
Time is winding down for New Yorkers to get their federally compliant REAL ID or Enhanced ID/driver's license ahead of a crucial deadline. Starting Wednesday, May 7, 2025, standard driver’s licenses or non-driver IDs will no longer be accepted for boarding domestic flights or entering certain federal facilities. To comply with new federal regulations, residents must obtain a REAL ID or Enhanced ID, both of which are available at the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices. A REAL ID, which meets the federal standard, can be used for domestic flights and accessing fe…
Lifestyle
Hudson Valley Welcomes New Licensed Pot Dispensary
A new pot shop is set to elevate the cannabis retail experience in a town in the region as its first state-licensed recreational dispensary. The new store, Dutchess Roots, located in the Town of Poughkeepsie, broke ground on Monday, Nov. 25, at 2615 South Road. The dispensary is nestled behind Buff City Soap and opposite The Yoga House, with plans to open its doors in Spring 2025. Town Supervisor Rebecca Edwards expressed enthusiasm for the new venture and stressed the town's commitment to regulated and safe cannabis sales. Officials said Dutchess Roots aims to integrate into the co…
Police & Fire
Chaotic Incident In Hudson Valley Leads To Arrest For Reckless Endangerment
An alarming sequence of events unfolded in Orange County, leading to the arrest of an 18-year-old local man after police debunked a reported gunfire incident. The incident occurred in Crawford on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. when Crawford Police were called to a residence at 554 Drexel Drive following reports of gunfire. Crawford Police Chief Dominick Blasko said officers initially detained three men who were clearing the contents of the house. The men claimed that another man pulled up to the stop sign, exited a vehicle with a rifle, and offered to sell it to them…
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Woman Stole $4,800 Check From Victim, Cashed It: Police
A 21-year-old woman from the region faces charges of grand larceny and criminal possession of a forged instrument for allegedly stealing and cashing a check. Dutchess County resident Zaniyah V. Clark of Poughkeepsie was taken into custody on Monday, Dec. 2, by the town of Lloyd Police under an arrest warrant charging her with grand larceny and criminal possession of a forged instrument, said Lloyd Police Chief James Janso. Clark is accused of possessing and cashing a forged check for $4,800 at the Hudson Valley Credit Union in Highland. Following her arrest, she was trans…
Weather
Snowfall Projections, Timing Updated For Storm Packed With Gusty Winds
A quick-moving Alberta Clipper system will bring the first widespread snowfall of the season to much of the region. Click here for a new, updated story; Strengthening Storm To Bring Bursts Of Snow, 50 MPH Wind Gusts, Power Outage Risk The time frame for the storm is Wednesday night, Dec. 4 into late Thursday morning, Dec. 5, according to the National Weather Service. At the outset of the system, snow showers will occur throughout the region, and areas where the temperature stays at or below the freezing mark overnight could see up to half a foot of accumulation. In areas where the…
Lifestyle
These Are Top 10 Richest Locales In New York, These Rankings Say
One county accounts for 70 percent of the Top 10 richest municipalities in New York. Nassau County has seven of the top 10. Coupled with a Suffolk County village in the Hamptons, Long Island locales make up eight of the state's richest 10. According to data from New York Demographics, the top 10 wealthiest municipalities, based on average household income, are: Brookville, Nassau County; Population: 2,947; Average Household Income: $617,235 Tuxedo Park, Orange County; Population: 624; Average Household Income: $600,705 Scarsdale, Westchester County; Population: 17…
Weather
Here's How Many Major Hurricanes Hit During 2024 Atlantic Season
It's a wrap. The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially ended on Saturday, Nov. 30, with above-average activity in terms of the number of named storms, hurricanes, and major hurricanes. In total, there were: 18 named storms 11 hurricanes 5 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher) This season was about 34 percent above the long-term average for Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE), which measures the strength and duration of tropical storms and hurricanes. Below is a summary of the season’s named storms, with the 5 Cat 3 or higher hurricanes in bold: Tropical Storm Alberto (June 19-2…
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Monday, Dec. 2 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $224M Jackpot
The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Dec. 2 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $224 million with a $106 million cash option after a player in Georgia recently won the jackpot and reset the prize pool. If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 03--09-26-61-67 with a Powerball of 13 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus …
Weather
New Snowmaking Storm On Tap After Alberta Clipper Sweeps Through Northeast: Projected Timing
A snowmaking Alberta Clipper system that will sweep across the Northeast in just days could be followed by a more significant storm next week. Forecast models have the storm on track for early next t week, with the current window from Monday, Dec. 9 to Wednesday, Dec. 11. "Options for the storm as it nears the coast range from it evolving into a potent Nor'easter with significant travel disruptions to a weaker storm that simply races out to sea with minimal travel problems," according to AccuWeather. See the first image above to see the two possible track scenarios. "There continues…
Business
NYers To Receive Cut Of $4.8M Settlement With SmileDirectClub Over Improper Billing
Thousands of New Yorkers will benefit from a $4.8 million settlement with the now-defunct SmileDirectClub over improper billing practices. The former Nashville, Tennessee-based teledentistry company agreed to the move after it continued to charge more than 28,000 consumers despite filing for bankruptcy and stopping services in September 2023. Multiple complaints were filed with the New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) after consumers were told to keep making monthly installment payments despite no longer receiving aligner treatment. In December 2023, OAG sent a cease-and-de…
Police & Fire
Fire Damages Rockland County Home
Firefighters from six Hudson Valley fire departments saved a home after an automatic fire alarm sent help to the scene. The Rockland County blaze occurred in Orangeburg, at 96 Old Orangeburg Road, on Monday, Dec. 2. Orangeburg Police Capt. Michael Shannon said the fire was initially triggered by an automatic alarm. When firefighters arrived, they found flames that had damaged two rooms of the home. After a short time, the blaze was out, and the Rockland Building Inspector said the residents could move back into the home once the electricity was turned back on, Shannon said. Most of the da…
Business
Hearst Lays Off Around 200 Employees From Magazine Division, With Most Jobs In NY
Hearst Magazines has just fired around 200 employees, most of whom were assigned to the company's midtown Manhattan headquarters, according to multiple reports. Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Men's Health, Popular Mechanics, Town & Country, and Harper's Bazaar are among the titles the division of Hearts Communications publishes. Affected employees were notified in a private meeting days before Thanksgiving, according to New York Magazine. Some of the Hearst publications :were already run by a skeleton crew" after years of downsizing, the report in New York said.
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