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Powerful Nor'easter Nears: Here's Latest Timing, When To Expect Heaviest Rain, Strongest Winds Powerful Nor'easter Nears: Here's Latest Timing, When To Expect Heaviest Rain, Strongest Winds Powerful Nor'easter Nears: Here's Latest Timing, When To Expect Heaviest Rain, Strongest Winds
Powerful Nor'easter Nears: Here's Latest Timing, When To Expect Heaviest Rain, Strongest Winds A strengthening Nor'easter could deliver trouble in stages in the coming days. Click here for a new, updated story - Potent Nor'easter Takes Aim: Where Damaging 60 MPH Gusts Could Knock Out Power It's projected to hit Mid-Atlantic shorelines before shifting its heavier rain threat toward New England. The National Weather Service issued new coastal wind and marine alerts Tuesday, Sept. 22, warning of repeated tidal flooding, dangerous surf, and beach erosion.  A wind advisory covers New Jersey’s Atlantic shoreline Wednesday, Sept. 23, with gusts near 45 mph possible. National W…
Man Dies Days After Early-Morning Long Island Robbery: Police Man Dies Days After Early-Morning Long Island Robbery: Police Man Dies Days After Early-Morning Long Island Robbery: Police
Man Dies Days After Early-Morning Long Island Robbery: Police A man who was critically injured during an early-morning robbery on Long Island has died, police announced on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The victim, identified as Justinn Thomas, 30, of South Hempstead, succumbed to the head injuries he suffered in the robbery, according to the Nassau County Police Department. The robbery happened near May Street and Grand Avenue in South Hempstead at approximately 5:27 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, police said. Officers responding to reports of a robbery that had just occurred found Thomas suffering from head injuries, detectives said. He was rushed to a nearby …
3-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Found Unresponsive In PA Swimming Pool 3-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Found Unresponsive In PA Swimming Pool 3-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Found Unresponsive In PA Swimming Pool
3-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Found Unresponsive In PA Swimming Pool A 3-year-old boy has died after he was found unresponsive in a swimming pool at a private Pennsylvania home, authorities announced on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The child was identified as Sadiel Estrella of Allentown, Northampton County Coroner Zachary R. Lysek said. Sadiel was found unresponsive in the pool at a private residence in Upper Nazareth Township on Sunday, Sept. 20, according to the coroner's office. He was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hecktown Oaks Campus, where he was pronounced dead. His cause of death was determined to be drowning, and his manner of death was ruled accidental,…
Shooter At Large After Woman Found Dead In Quiet Virginia Neighborhood (DEVELOPING) Shooter At Large After Woman Found Dead In Quiet Virginia Neighborhood (DEVELOPING) Shooter At Large After Woman Found Dead In Quiet Virginia Neighborhood (DEVELOPING)
Shooter At Large After Woman Found Dead In Quiet Virginia Neighborhood (Developing) A shooter is at large after a woman was found shot to death in a quiet Virginia neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon, officials say. Deputies from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office were called shortly after noon on Sept. 22 to the 240000 block of Quimby Oak Place in Aldie to investigate reports of a shooting in the area. Upon arrival, first responders found a woman suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say they have identified a suspect and were actively working to locate him later on Tuesday afternoon. The incident is also believed t…
Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answers Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answers Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answers
Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answers A university community is mourning as investigators seek answers about two student deaths. The University of Mississippi, known as Ole Miss, confirmed the deaths Tuesday, Sept. 22. The students’ identities have not been publicly released, and authorities have not confirmed either cause of death. The Lafayette County Coroner’s Office said both students died Monday, Sept. 21, according to WTVA. The university said its police department remains in contact with local and state law enforcement. “The university is heartbroken by the loss of two students and extends our condolences to their famil…
Suspended Mass Officer, Husband Indicted On Child Rape, Physical Abuse Charges Suspended Mass Officer, Husband Indicted On Child Rape, Physical Abuse Charges Suspended Mass Officer, Husband Indicted On Child Rape, Physical Abuse Charges
Suspended Mass Officer, Husband Indicted On Child Rape, Physical Abuse Charges A Plymouth police officer and her husband face new charges after a grand jury indicted both on allegations of child rape late last week.  Samantha Pelrine, 31, and Daniel Forand, 37, remain free on bail following their March arraignments in Plymouth District Court, according to court records. The case stems from a March 17 restraining order request that alleged the couple sexually and physically abused their adopted son.  Pelrine faces three counts of aggravated child rape and two counts of child rape, according to Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz’s office. Forand f…
Rush Hour Nightmare On Eastbound LIE After Crash Closes All Lanes Rush Hour Nightmare On Eastbound LIE After Crash Closes All Lanes Rush Hour Nightmare On Eastbound LIE After Crash Closes All Lanes
Rush Hour Nightmare On Eastbound LIE After Crash Closes All Lanes A multi-car crash on the Long Island Expressway turned the busy highway into a parking lot during afternoon rush hour Tuesday, Sept. 22. At least six cars were stopped in the left two eastbound lanes of the highway near Exit 40 in Jericho, according to traffic cameras. Three of the cars had damage that could be seen from the traffic cams, while police and first responders surrounded the scene in both directions. Trapped motorists were being diverted onto Jericho Turnpike, but Nassau County officials advised most people to “use an alternate route.” Traffic backed up on the LIE due …
Worker Hospitalized After Falling On Elevated Platform At Construction Site In Westchester Worker Hospitalized After Falling On Elevated Platform At Construction Site In Westchester Worker Hospitalized After Falling On Elevated Platform At Construction Site In Westchester
Worker Hospitalized After Falling On Elevated Platform At Construction Site In Westchester A worker was hospitalized after an incident on an elevated platform at a Northern Westchester construction site.  The incident happened at 800 East Main St. on Tuesday morning, Sept. 22, according to Mohegan EMS Chief Matthew Kness.  Mohegan EMS, Yorktown ALS operated by Empress Emergency Medical Services, and the Lake Mohegan Fire District responded to the scene. Arriving crews found one patient injured after falling on an elevated platform at the construction site, Kness said.  Mohegan EMS personnel and a Yorktown ALS paramedic treated the patient before transporting …
Human Remains Identified As NJ Woman Missing Since 2023: Police Human Remains Identified As NJ Woman Missing Since 2023: Police Human Remains Identified As NJ Woman Missing Since 2023: Police
Human Remains Identified As NJ Woman Missing Since 2023: Police A 51-year-old woman missing since 2023 was identified as remains recovered in Woodland Township earlier this year, authorities announced Tuesday, Sept. 22. Denice Smith had been missing since she walked away from her Woodland Township home on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, New Jersey State Police said. In the days following her disappearance, the New Jersey State Police conducted multiple search and rescue operations throughout the area but were unable to locate Smith, law enforcement said. On Sunday, April 12,  a coordinated search by the Burlington County Search and Rescue Volunteer Team…
NJ Man Stabbed Roommate To Death: Prosecutor NJ Man Stabbed Roommate To Death: Prosecutor NJ Man Stabbed Roommate To Death: Prosecutor
NJ Man Stabbed Roommate To Death: Prosecutor A 49-year-old Highlands man was arrested and charged with stabbing roommate to death on Monday, Sept. 21, authorities said. At 5:58 p.m., Highlands police responded to the 20 block of North Street and found Angus McDougald suffering from two stab wounds, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. McDougald was pronounced dead at the scene, Santiago said. Michael Dunzello, McDougald's roommate, was charged with murder in the first degree and a weapons offense, Santiago said. 
Man Dies After Fatal Leap At Palisades Center Mall In Rockland County Man Dies After Fatal Leap At Palisades Center Mall In Rockland County Man Dies After Fatal Leap At Palisades Center Mall In Rockland County
Man Dies After Fatal Leap At Palisades Center Mall In Rockland County A man died after jumping from an upper floor inside the Palisades Center Mall in Rockland County, police confirmed.  The incident happened at the Palisades Center Mall at 1000 Palisades Center Drive in West Nyack at around 7:22 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, according to Clarkstown Police.  Officers were called to the mall about three minutes later. An investigation determined that the adult man had jumped from an upper interior floor of the mall, police said.  He was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His identity is being withheld until his family can be …
Smash-And-Grab Sparks Gunshot Scare At Shops At Riverside In Hackensack Smash-And-Grab Sparks Gunshot Scare At Shops At Riverside In Hackensack Smash-And-Grab Sparks Gunshot Scare At Shops At Riverside In Hackensack
Smash-And-Grab Sparks Gunshot Scare At Shops At Riverside In Hackensack A smash-and-grab jewelry theft sparked reports of possible gunfire at the Shops at Riverside in Hackensack on Tuesday, Sept. 22, authorities said. Officers responding to the mall learned no shots had been fired, Hackensack Deputy Police Chief Gregory Zisa said in a release. Instead, a suspect entered Bloomingdale’s and smashed a display case before stealing various pieces of jewelry, police said. The sound of the case shattering caused multiple people inside the mall to call 911 and report gunshots, according to police. No injuries were reported. A Daily Voice reporter at the scene ob…
Off-Duty Philly Officer Accused Of Shooting Uncle In Head, Face Held For Trial Off-Duty Philly Officer Accused Of Shooting Uncle In Head, Face Held For Trial Off-Duty Philly Officer Accused Of Shooting Uncle In Head, Face Held For Trial
Off-Duty Philly Officer Accused Of Shooting Uncle In Head, Face Held For Trial An off-duty Philadelphia police officer accused of repeatedly shooting his unarmed uncle in the head and face before leading Pennsylvania State Police on a 100+ mph chase will face trial, authorities announced on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Kenroy Anthony Cummings, 25, of Philadelphia, had charges of criminal homicide and felony fleeing or attempting to elude police held for court following a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Robert Hawke on Monday, according to Northampton County District Attorney Stephen G. Baratta. The charges stem from the July 24 killing of Cummings' uncle…
Former Police Chief's Wife Charged In Hit-Runs In Westchester, DA Reveals Findings Of Probe Former Police Chief's Wife Charged In Hit-Runs In Westchester, DA Reveals Findings Of Probe Former Police Chief's Wife Charged In Hit-Runs In Westchester, DA Reveals Findings Of Probe
Former Police Chief's Wife Charged In Hit-Runs In Westchester, DA Reveals Findings Of Probe The wife of a former Westchester County police chief has been charged in connection with two hit-and-run crashes — and prosecutors have also revealed the findings of a probe into how officers handled a third crash involving her minutes later.  Donna Costanzo, wife of retired Tuckahoe Police Chief John Costanzo, is facing two charges of leaving the scene of a property-damage accident stemming from crashes in Yonkers on Friday, Aug. 14, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, Sept. 22.  The DA's Office revealed the charges while announcing the conclus…
Brothers-In-Law Killed In Hersheypark Crash By Teen High At 70+ MPH: Police Brothers-In-Law Killed In Hersheypark Crash By Teen High At 70+ MPH: Police Brothers-In-Law Killed In Hersheypark Crash By Teen High At 70+ MPH: Police
Brothers-In-Law Killed In Hersheypark Crash By Teen High At 70+ MPH: Police Two brothers-in-law building a business together were killed near Hersheypark by a 17-year-old driver who was high on marijuana and traveling more than 70 mph, police announced following a monthlong investigation. Ronald "Ron" Lindenmuth, 57, of Phoenix, Arizona, and James "Jim" Eyerly, 63, of Harrisburg, were killed in the head-on crash at West Hersheypark Drive and North Hockersville Road on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The Harrisburg teen has now been charged as a juvenile with homicide by vehicle while DUI and DUI involving a controlled substance or metabolite, Derry Township police announced in a…
Driver Indicted In Fatal Hit-Run In Dutchess County Was Over Twice Legal Limit: DA Driver Indicted In Fatal Hit-Run In Dutchess County Was Over Twice Legal Limit: DA Driver Indicted In Fatal Hit-Run In Dutchess County Was Over Twice Legal Limit: DA
Driver Indicted In Fatal Hit-Run In Dutchess County Was Over Twice Legal Limit: DA A 25-year-old man accused of driving drunk when he struck and killed a bicyclist before leaving the scene in Dutchess County has been indicted on vehicular manslaughter, prosecutors said. Joseph W. Marcinelli, 25, was arraigned on Tuesday, Sept. 22, on an indictment stemming from the fatal crash on Salt Point Turnpike in Poughkeepsie early Saturday, Sept. 12, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office announced.  Prosecutors said Marcinelli had a blood-alcohol content of around .19 percent, over twice the legal limit in New York, when he struck the bicyclist at around 12:30 a.m. ne…
Driver Indicted In Fatal Hit-Run In Dutchess County Was Over Twice Legal Limit: DA Driver Indicted In Fatal Hit-Run In Dutchess County Was Over Twice Legal Limit: DA Driver Indicted In Fatal Hit-Run In Dutchess County Was Over Twice Legal Limit: DA
Driver Indicted In Fatal Hit-Run In Dutchess County Was Over Twice Legal Limit: DA A 25-year-old man accused of driving drunk when he struck and killed a bicyclist before leaving the scene in Dutchess County has been indicted on vehicular manslaughter, prosecutors said. Joseph W. Marcinelli, 25, was arraigned on Tuesday, Sept. 22, on an indictment stemming from the fatal crash on Salt Point Turnpike in Poughkeepsie early Saturday, Sept. 12, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office announced.  Prosecutors said Marcinelli had a blood-alcohol content of around .19 percent, over twice the legal limit in New York, when he struck the bicyclist at around 12:30 a.m. ne…
Cop Spots Gun During 4 AM Traffic Stop In Bergen County, Police Say Cop Spots Gun During 4 AM Traffic Stop In Bergen County, Police Say Cop Spots Gun During 4 AM Traffic Stop In Bergen County, Police Say
Cop Spots Gun During 4 AM Traffic Stop In Bergen County, Police Say A missing license plate led to the discovery of a loaded handgun during an early-morning traffic stop in Bergen County, authorities said. A Township of Washington police officer spotted a boat trailer being towed without a license plate on Linwood Avenue around 4 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, Sgt. Christopher Osenbruck said. The officer stopped the vehicle and, while speaking with the driver, noticed what appeared to be the butt of a firearm inside, Osenbruck said. Police determined the weapon was a loaded Ruger semi-automatic pistol, according to Osenbruck. The driver, William Bradley Smith…
Hayden Panettiere's Cause Of Death Revealed: Reports Hayden Panettiere's Cause Of Death Revealed: Reports Hayden Panettiere's Cause Of Death Revealed: Reports
Hayden Panettiere's Cause Of Death Revealed: Reports Hayden Panettiere's cause of death has been revealed more than a month after the 36-year-old actress was found unresponsive in South Carolina. Panettiere died from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax, and other drugs, the Greenville County Coroner's Office said in a statement to Variety on Tuesday, Sept. 22. "The cause of death has been ruled as toxic effects of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, Alprazolam, Methocarbamol and Quetiapine," the coroner's office said. "The manner of death has been ruled accident." Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid, and 4-ANPP is a chemical used to illegally manufa…
Former Brewery Property Sold In Westchester — New Owner Plans Redevelopment Former Brewery Property Sold In Westchester — New Owner Plans Redevelopment Former Brewery Property Sold In Westchester — New Owner Plans Redevelopment
Former Brewery Property Sold In Westchester — New Owner Plans Redevelopment The former home of a popular Westchester County brewery has been sold, and its new owner is now planning to redevelop the prominent property near the Hudson River.   The former Peekskill Brewery building at 47 South Water St. has been purchased by SFP Peekskill, Houlihan Lawrence Commercial announced on Thursday, Sept. 17.  The 14,000-square-foot, four-story property is located within Peekskill's waterfront district. It is near both the Metro-North station and the Hudson River.   The building once housed the Peekskill Brewery, which closed in November 2023, as prev…
2-Bedroom Bergen County Home Sells Over Asking For $910K, Sets Boro Record 2-Bedroom Bergen County Home Sells Over Asking For $910K, Sets Boro Record 2-Bedroom Bergen County Home Sells Over Asking For $910K, Sets Boro Record
2-Bedroom Bergen County Home Sells Over Asking For $910K, Sets Boro Record A two-bedroom Bergen County home sold for $111,000 over asking after just nine days on the market, setting a new record for the borough, according to the listing agent. The renovated ranch at 14 Morrow Rd., in Midland Park, was listed for $799,000 on July 8 by listing agents Max Stokes, Luxury Real Estate Advisor with Keller Williams, and Jason Pierce of NJ Proper, Sotheby’s International Realty, Stokes said. Nine days later, the home was under contract. It ultimately closed for $910,000, nearly 14% above asking, Stokes said. At $910,000, it was the highest recorded sale price for…
Popular Bergen County Cafe Closing After 7 Years: 'Difficult Decision' Popular Bergen County Cafe Closing After 7 Years: 'Difficult Decision' Popular Bergen County Cafe Closing After 7 Years: 'Difficult Decision'
Popular Bergen County Cafe Closing After 7 Years: 'Difficult Decision' A Bergen County family-run café known for cold-pressed juices, smoothies and healthy eats is closing after seven years in business. Rockin Roots on Hillsdale Avenue in Hillsdale will serve customers for the final time on Saturday, Sept. 26, owners Michael and Diana Merida announced. “After 7 beautiful years in Hillsdale, we have made the difficult decision to close our doors at Rockin Roots,” reads a statement shared to Facebook. The couple opened Rockin Roots with a goal of serving healthy, chef-created food at a fair price in the community where they live. Over the years, the café becam…
New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 48 Northeast Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 48 Northeast Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 48 Northeast Schools Make Top 100
New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 48 Northeast Schools Make Top 100 Nearly 50 colleges across the Northeast have been recognized as some of the best in the nation. U.S. News released its 2027 Best Colleges rankings on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Massachusetts Institute of Technology took the No. 1 position on the national list, followed by Princeton University and Harvard University. MIT replaced Princeton at the top after the New Jersey university held the No. 1 spot for 15 straight editions beginning in 2012. The 42nd edition of the rankings evaluates nearly 1,700 colleges using up to 17 measures of academic quality and success. Student outcomes make up more…
Driver Killed In Fiery Crash At Same LI Toll Booth For Second Time In Eight Days: Police Driver Killed In Fiery Crash At Same LI Toll Booth For Second Time In Eight Days: Police Driver Killed In Fiery Crash At Same LI Toll Booth For Second Time In Eight Days: Police
Driver Killed In Fiery Crash At Same LI Toll Booth For Second Time In Eight Days: Police A driver was killed in a fiery car crash at the same Long Island toll booth for the second time in eight days, authorities said. A car slammed into the toll station at Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park around 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, New York State Police said. Photos and videos from the scene showed the left side of the booth at the end of Sunken Meadow State Parkway surrounded by flames at the bottom and thick black smoke billowing upward. It was the exact same spot where a driver died last Monday, Sept. 14 in a fiery crash. First responders found a person dead inside the vehicle b…
Children Of Slain NJ Bus Driver Face New Burden After Mother's Killing Children Of Slain NJ Bus Driver Face New Burden After Mother's Killing Children Of Slain NJ Bus Driver Face New Burden After Mother's Killing
Children Of Slain NJ Bus Driver Face New Burden After Mother's Killing For 14 years, Eileen Garvin helped get Barnegat children safely to and from school. Now, her own children need help. The 69-year-old woman, who spent 14 years as a school bus aide and driver in town, was strangled by her husband, William Garvin, at their Windward Drive home earlier this month,  the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said. Now, with William behind bars, Eileen's children are left mourning the loss of their mother while facing the financial and legal responsibilities that came with her sudden death. “Eileen was much more than a school bus driver," Diane Lundy, who organiz…
Stolen Out-Of-State Car Goes Up In Flames On Route 202 In Westchester, Driver Flees Scene Stolen Out-Of-State Car Goes Up In Flames On Route 202 In Westchester, Driver Flees Scene Stolen Out-Of-State Car Goes Up In Flames On Route 202 In Westchester, Driver Flees Scene
Stolen Out-Of-State Car Goes Up In Flames On Route 202 In Westchester, Driver Flees Scene A car stolen from New Jersey went up in flames after crashing in Northern Westchester, NY, early Sunday morning, but when first responders arrived, the driver was nowhere to be found, fire officials said.  The crash happened on Route 202, also known as the Goat Trail, in Cortlandt on Sunday morning, Sept. 20, according to the Continental Village Fire Department.  Firefighters were first dispatched for a report of a vehicle that had crashed and caught fire, with a driver possibly trapped inside. Arriving crews instead found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames. The fire had al…
Amtrak Fiber Cut Triggers FAA Ground Stops at Philly, Newark, JFK, LaGuardia, Teterboro Amtrak Fiber Cut Triggers FAA Ground Stops at Philly, Newark, JFK, LaGuardia, Teterboro Amtrak Fiber Cut Triggers FAA Ground Stops at Philly, Newark, JFK, LaGuardia, Teterboro
Amtrak Fiber Cut Triggers FAA Ground Stops at Philly, Newark, JFK, LaGuardia, Teterboro An Amtrak construction crew accidentally cut a fiber line in New Jersey, triggering a telecommunications outage that forced the FAA to halt flights at five major Northeast airports Monday, Sept. 21, federal officials said. Flights were affected at Philadelphia International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, Teterboro Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport as the outage rippled across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. "An Amtrak construction crew accidentally cut into a fiber line in New Jersey which caused a telecom outage and forced FAA to …
Friends ID Bicyclist, 35, Killed In Deadly Hit-Run In Dutchess County Friends ID Bicyclist, 35, Killed In Deadly Hit-Run In Dutchess County Friends ID Bicyclist, 35, Killed In Deadly Hit-Run In Dutchess County
Friends ID Bicyclist, 35, Killed In Deadly Hit-Run In Dutchess County A 35-year-old man killed while riding his bicycle near his Dutchess County home has been identified — and a fundraiser is now helping his family with funeral and burial expenses.   New, updated report - Driver Indicted In Fatal Hit-Run In Dutchess County Was Over Twice Legal Limit: DA Town of Poughkeepsie resident Jamie Arroyo, 35, was killed on Salt Point Turnpike in the Town of Poughkeepsie at around 12:31 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, friends of his family confirmed.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, Arroyo had been riding north when he was struck …