Search Intensifies For Missing Hiker, 88, In Moreau State Park Search Intensifies For Missing Hiker, 88, In Moreau State Park
Search Intensifies For Missing Hiker, 88, In Moreau State Park A major search is underway for an 88-year-old hiker who disappeared Wednesday morning in Moreau State Park on Wednesday morning, May 27, authorities said. Albert F. Sakowicz, who police described as an avid hiker, set out from the Western Ridge Trailhead around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, police said. His caretaker contacted State Police after he failed to return by 1 p.m.   Search efforts involving State Police Aviation, New York State Park Police, and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers have continued throughout the park and surrounding areas, bu…
Has Heights Man Ran Massive AI Deepfake Porn Site Targeting Celebs, Officials: Feds Has Heights Man Ran Massive AI Deepfake Porn Site Targeting Celebs, Officials: Feds
Has Heights Man Ran Massive AI Deepfake Porn Site Targeting Celebs, Officials: Feds A Bergen County man was one of two people arrested Wednesday, May 20, in connection with a federal case after posting AI-generated deepfake pornography depicting celebrities, elected officials, and other women without their consent, officials said. Cornelius Shannon, 51, of Hasbrouck Heights, was charged alongside Arturo Hernandez, 20, of Bedias, Texas, under the federal TAKE IT DOWN Act, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. The two men allegedly posted thousands of images and videos appearing to show real people nude or engaging in sexual acts using…
Latest NY Times/Siena Trump Poll Reveals Shift As Midterms Near Latest NY Times/Siena Trump Poll Reveals Shift As Midterms Near
Latest NY Times/Siena Trump Poll Reveals Shift As Midterms Near President Donald Trump’s latest poll numbers are in, and they bring a fresh warning sign for his second term. A New York Times/Siena national survey of registered voters released Monday, May 18, found Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 37 percent, according to the Siena Research Institute. The poll also found that 59 percent of voters disapprove of Trump’s job performance. The result marks a second-term low for Trump in New York Times/Siena polling, according to The New York Times. Voters gave Trump poor marks across several major issues. The Siena Research Institute said majorities di…
Nearly $5M Estate With Private Lake Hits Market In Pound Ridge — Here's Closer Look Nearly $5M Estate With Private Lake Hits Market In Pound Ridge — Here's Closer Look
Nearly $5M Estate With Private Lake Hits Market In Pound Ridge — Here's Closer Look A sprawling luxury estate set on nearly six acres of countryside in Northern Westchester has hit the market with a price tag just under $5 million.  The property, located at 39 Old Snake Hill Rd. in Pound Ridge, is listed by Houlihan Lawrence for $4,995,000 and offers a mix of modern design and historic character in one of the region’s most secluded settings.  Originally built in 1967, the home has undergone a full renovation, transforming it into a five-bedroom residence with more than 4,700 square feet of living space. The redesign blends mid-century modern elements with origina…
Program Director Marks 40 Years Changing Lives For Westchester's Residents With Special Needs Program Director Marks 40 Years Changing Lives For Westchester's Residents With Special Needs
Program Director Marks 40 Years Changing Lives For Westchester's Residents With Special Needs What began as a first job out of college turned into a lifelong mission for Nancy Bellini, who recently marked four decades helping create a community for special needs residents in Northern Westchester.  Bellini, the longtime program director of the Hawthorne-based North East Westchester Special Recreation Program, marked her 40-year milestone with the nonprofit on March 11. That immense achievement now has her reflecting on a career defined by connection, growth, and a deep commitment to the people she serves.  “When you do what you love, I guess that’s what happens,” …
'Punk-A** B***h,' 'Whoa Nelly': Mount Vernon Officer Arrested In Cryptic FL Stalking Case 'Punk-A** B***h,' 'Whoa Nelly': Mount Vernon Officer Arrested In Cryptic FL Stalking Case
'Punk-A** B***h,' 'Whoa Nelly': Mount Vernon Officer Arrested In Cryptic FL Stalking Case A Mount Vernon police officer has been arrested in Florida following a lengthy investigation into alleged stalking involving hundreds of harassing messages, authorities said — marking another case involving alleged misconduct tied to the department.  Frank A. Lucadamo, an officer with the Mount Vernon Police Department, was identified as the suspect in a case investigated by the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, according to a police report obtained by Daily Voice. The investigation began after a sheriff’s office employee reported receiving repeated anonymous text messages and phone c…
Happy Monday: LIRR Hit With Cancellations, Delays In Morning Commute Happy Monday: LIRR Hit With Cancellations, Delays In Morning Commute
Happy Monday: Lirr Hit With Cancellations, Delays In Morning Commute A disabled Long Island Rail Road train scrambled morning commutes on Monday, April 13, though normal service was nearly restored by the afternoon. The disabled non-passenger train was reported west of Jamaica Station around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, April 12, an MTA spokesperson told News 12 Long Island. The broken train was removed from the tracks before 8 a.m. Monday, but that was late enough to cause multiple cancellations, Newsday reported. On the Ronkonkoma Branch, the 5:49 a.m. train from Ronkonkoma to Penn Station was canceled, while on the Babylon Branch, the 5:38 a.m. and 6:15 a.m. trains …
WATCH: Niskayuna Children Bamboozled By Outdated School Technology In Viral Video WATCH: Niskayuna Children Bamboozled By Outdated School Technology In Viral Video
Watch: Niskayuna Children Bamboozled By Outdated School Technology In Viral Video A New York school district’s video of middle school children being bewildered by outdated technology has gone viral. In the clip, which racked up more than 2 million views on Instagram, various children at a Niskayuna Central school approach an overhead projector and attempt to guess what it is. A couple students even try to see something in the bulb or on the (empty) projector’s surface. View this post on Instagram “I do not know what this is,” the first student in the video says. “Looks very old.” “Is it an X-ray machine?” one guesses. “I …
White Plains Stairwell Rape: Attack Happened Over Hours At City Center, DA Says (UPDATE) White Plains Stairwell Rape: Attack Happened Over Hours At City Center, DA Says (UPDATE)
White Plains Stairwell Rape: Attack Happened Over Hours At City Center, DA Says (Update) New details have emerged in a disturbing sexual assault case at a Westchester County shopping complex, where prosecutors say a woman was attacked for hours while unconscious.   Xavier Fonseca Overton, 22, of Astoria, Queens, was arraigned Thursday, April 9, on a felony complaint charging him with five counts of first-degree rape and one count of first-degree sexual abuse, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office said on Friday, April 10. As previously reported by Daily Voice, the incident happened late Tuesday, April 7, inside a stairwell at the City Center in White Plain…
NY OKs Eating Hudson River Fish: Would You Do It? (POLL) NY OKs Eating Hudson River Fish: Would You Do It? (POLL)
NY OKs Eating Hudson River Fish: Would You Do It? (Poll) For the first time in decades, some Hudson River fish are allowed back on the menu. But not without limits. The New York State Department of Health this month announced updated guidance allowing people to eat certain fish from the Lower Hudson River for the first time in 50 years, according to state officials. The change comes as levels of harmful chemicals known as PCBs have declined in some fish species, making limited consumption safer for anglers and their families, the department said. “New York State is a beautiful place to fish, and as we kick off the fishing season, the Department …
NY Restaurant Ranks First On Yelp’s Top 100 US Restaurants For 2026 NY Restaurant Ranks First On Yelp’s Top 100 US Restaurants For 2026
NY Restaurant Ranks First On Yelp’s Top 100 US Restaurants For 2026 If you’re a fan of fine dining or just great eats, Yelp’s 2026 rankings of the Top 100 US Restaurants are the ultimate guide.  This year, the No. 1 spot goes to Ci Siamo, a modern Italian restaurant located in New York City. Yelp says the rankings are based on a combination of factors, including community reviews, ratings, and the volume of feedback. The list highlights a diverse mix of dining styles, from upscale eateries to budget-friendly gems across 34 states. Top 10 Restaurants Of 2026 Ci Siamo – Manhattan, New York: A modern Italian restaurant that wows diners with wood-f…
More Than 1 In 3 CT Hospitals Threatened By Medicaid Cuts, Study Finds: See Which Ones More Than 1 In 3 CT Hospitals Threatened By Medicaid Cuts, Study Finds: See Which Ones
More Than 1 In 3 CT Hospitals Threatened By Medicaid Cuts, Study Finds: See Which Ones Nearly 90 hospitals across the Northeast are at risk of closing, slashing services, or laying off workers due to Republican-passed cuts to Medicaid, according to a new study. Public Citizen released a report on Tuesday, March 31, that identifies 446 hospitals especially vulnerable to major cuts due to the previously named "One Big Beautiful Bill." President Donald Trump signed the GOP-backed budget reconciliation package into law on Friday, July 4, 2025. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the spending plan will gut $911 billion in federal spend…