Hochul Rings In Year With Clemency Blitz: 13 Convicted New Yorkers Get Pardons, Sentence Cuts Hochul Rings In Year With Clemency Blitz: 13 Convicted New Yorkers Get Pardons, Sentence Cuts
Hochul Rings In Year With Clemency Blitz: 13 Convicted New Yorkers Get Pardons, Sentence Cuts Gov. Kathy Hochul closed out 2025 by granting clemency to 13 New Yorkers, issuing 11 pardons and commuting the sentences of two inmates. The moves were announced Tuesday, Dec. 30, as part of her administration’s ongoing effort to reform the state’s clemency process. It brings the total number of clemency grants under Hochul to 120 since she took office, according to the governor’s office. The recipients were selected following a review by an independent Clemency Advisory Panel and demonstrated remorse, rehabilitation, and sustained efforts to improve their lives and communities. “After tho…
Quiet Heroes To Viral Moments: Everyday New Yorkers Who Captured Our Hearts In 2025 Quiet Heroes To Viral Moments: Everyday New Yorkers Who Captured Our Hearts In 2025
Quiet Heroes To Viral Moments: Everyday New Yorkers Who Captured Our Hearts In 2025 Not every story that captures our attention involves fame, power, or breaking news — sometimes it’s the quiet moments, the personal battles, and the unexpected acts of courage that stay with us the longest. Throughout 2025, Daily Voice readers showed up in droves for stories about everyday people facing extraordinary moments: neighbors protecting one another, families navigating illness and loss, strangers stepping up in life-changing ways, and lives shaped by resilience, love, and community. From centenarians still dancing to children fighting cancer, from selfless organ donors to viral mo…
Fame & Frenzy: NY's Top 10 Celebrity Moments Of 2025 Fame & Frenzy: NY's Top 10 Celebrity Moments Of 2025
Fame & Frenzy: NY's Top 10 Celebrity Moments Of 2025 From celebrities packing up and leaving the country to surprise appearances, viral TV moments, and hometown returns, New York found itself at the center of pop culture conversation again and again this year. Whether it was a political statement that crossed borders, a meet-and-greet that left fans frustrated, or a single unscripted moment that lit up social media, these stories captured how quickly local moments can ripple far beyond New York. Here’s a look back at Daily Voice’s top 10 New York celebrity stories of 2025, ranked by pageviews. Rosie O’Donnell and President Donald Trump.…
Warning: NY Slaps Mental Health Labels On 'Addictive' Social Media Feeds Used By Kids Warning: NY Slaps Mental Health Labels On 'Addictive' Social Media Feeds Used By Kids
Warning: NY Slaps Mental Health Labels On 'Addictive' Social Media Feeds Used By Kids Social media platforms that use features designed to keep young users scrolling are now required to display mental health warning labels under new legislation signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The law requires social media companies that offer features such as addictive feeds, autoplay, or infinite scroll to post warning labels alerting young users to potential mental health risks, according to the governor’s office. The warnings must appear when a young user first encounters the feature and periodically thereafter, and they cannot be skipped or dismissed. State officials said the legislation …
New York Woman Trades Modern Life For Amish Rules In TLC’s ‘Suddenly Amish’ New York Woman Trades Modern Life For Amish Rules In TLC’s ‘Suddenly Amish’
New York Woman Trades Modern Life For Amish Rules In TLC’s ‘Suddenly Amish’ A group of outsiders is trading Wi-Fi, electricity, and indoor plumbing for bonnets, buggies, and strict rules in TLC’s newest reality series set deep in Amish country in Pennsylvania. In TLC’s new reality show “Suddenly Amish,” six people from across the United States leave behind their modern “English” lifestyles and immerse themselves in a traditional Amish community in Lancaster County, where they must decide whether they are willing to permanently convert to Amish life. “While ‘Rumspringa’ offers Amish the chance to experience the outside world, very rarely are outsiders allowed in,” t…
NY Warns Shoppers: Check Return Policies Before Heading Back To Stores NY Warns Shoppers: Check Return Policies Before Heading Back To Stores
NY Warns Shoppers: Check Return Policies Before Heading Back To Stores With the holiday shopping season wrapping up, New York officials are urging consumers to review store return policies closely to avoid surprise fees, denied refunds, or wasted trips. The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection issued new guidance Wednesday, Dec. 24, reminding shoppers that return and refund rules vary widely by retailer, both in-store and online. “Before making a trip to the store, keep in mind that return and exchange policies vary by retailer,” said Secretary of State Walter Mosley. Reviewing those policies ahead of time can help consumers save time…
Lead Found In Water At Dozens Of Schools In Capital Region, State Data Shows Lead Found In Water At Dozens Of Schools In Capital Region, State Data Shows
Lead Found In Water At Dozens Of Schools In Capital Region, State Data Shows Dozens of school districts across the Capital Region have detected lead in their drinking water this year under New York’s newly tightened safety standards, according to newly released state data. The findings come after New York lowered the allowable limit for lead in school drinking water from 15 parts per billion to five parts per billion in 2022. Under the stricter standard, 28 school districts in the Albany metro area tested above the legal threshold, according to the New York State Department of Health. Lead exposure is especially dangerous for children and can cause serious health e…
Hochul Backs Medical Aid In Dying Bill, Citing Compassion, Safeguards Hochul Backs Medical Aid In Dying Bill, Citing Compassion, Safeguards
Hochul Backs Medical Aid In Dying Bill, Citing Compassion, Safeguards Gov. Kathy Hochul publicly announced her support for New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act, saying the measure balances individual choice with strict safeguards for vulnerable patients. Hochul outlined her position in an op-ed published Wednesday, Dec. 17, by the Albany Times Union, marking her most direct endorsement yet of legislation that would allow terminally ill New Yorkers with less than six months to live to receive medical assistance to hasten death under limited circumstances. The governor said her decision followed extensive deliberation and conversations with patients and families…
Rep. Lawler Condemns Trump's Rob Reiner Post: 'This Statement Is Wrong' Rep. Lawler Condemns Trump's Rob Reiner Post: 'This Statement Is Wrong'
Rep. Lawler Condemns Trump's Rob Reiner Post: 'This Statement Is Wrong' Rep. Mike Lawler, R-NY, is speaking out after President Donald Trump blamed the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife on "Trump Derangement Syndrome." "This statement is wrong," Lawler, who represents New York's 17th congressional district, which covers Rockland County, Putnam County and parts of Westchester and Dutchess counties, said on social media. "Regardless of one’s political views, no one should be subjected to violence, let alone at the hands of their own son," Lawler said. "It’s a horrible tragedy that should engender sympathy and compassion from everyone in our country, period." Tru…
Blakeman Launches Bid For NY Governor, Setting Up GOP Clash With Stefanik Blakeman Launches Bid For NY Governor, Setting Up GOP Clash With Stefanik
Blakeman Launches Bid For NY Governor, Setting Up GOP Clash With Stefanik Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has officially launched his campaign for New York governor, setting up a high-profile Republican primary fight with Rep. Elise Stefanik. Blakeman announced his run Tuesday, Dec. 9, releasing a campaign video and posting on X that he plans to “Put New York First” by focusing on public safety, taxes, and utility costs. “Our state is struggling with high taxes, rising utility bills, and rising crime,” Blakeman wrote. “New Yorkers deserve a proven leader who will put New York first” Blakeman pointed to his record as Nassau County executive, including keep…
Historic Schenectady Victorian Sells For $175K Under Asking After Months On Market Historic Schenectady Victorian Sells For $175K Under Asking After Months On Market
Historic Schenectady Victorian Sells For $175K Under Asking After Months On Market A sprawling stone Victorian in Upstate New York has finally sold — and for far less than its original price tag. The 19th-century mansion on University Place in Schenectady, packed with period charm, hidden staircases, and more carved wood than a small forest, changed hands this month for $310,000, according to property records. The 3,440-square-foot home, located steps from Union College, sold Friday, Nov. 14, nearly six months after it first hit the market at $485,000. The final sale price came in a full $175,000 under asking. Lake Homes Realty The listing, represented by Lake Ho…
‘Unsavory Character’ Shows Up At NY Door, Refuses To Leave, Resident Claims: 'Weird Experience' ‘Unsavory Character’ Shows Up At NY Door, Refuses To Leave, Resident Claims: 'Weird Experience'
‘Unsavory Character’ Shows Up At NY Door, Refuses To Leave, Resident Claims: 'Weird Experience' A Long Island homeowner says a man ignored her “No Soliciting” sign and refused to leave her property, prompting a wave of concern — and strong opinions — from neighbors online. The anonymous post appeared Wednesday, Nov. 26, in Facebook's “Bethpage LI Community Watch Group,” where the resident described a tense encounter with a man who came to her door despite a clearly displayed “No Soliciting” sign. According to the post, the man claimed he wanted to conduct a “brief survey” about siding and roofing but became insistent when she declined. “I had a weird experience today that I wanted t…