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Duo Busted In $18K Heroin Deal In Hudson Valley: Half-Kilo Seized, DA Says Duo Busted In $18K Heroin Deal In Hudson Valley: Half-Kilo Seized, DA Says Duo Busted In $18K Heroin Deal In Hudson Valley: Half-Kilo Seized, DA Says
Duo Busted In $18K Heroin Deal In Hudson Valley: Half-Kilo Seized, DA Says Two men, including a New Jersey resident, have been indicted on top-level felony drug charges after arranging an $18,000 deal involving about half a kilogram of heroin in Rockland County, prosecutors said.  Orange County resident Marvin Jeanty, age 42, also known as “Cream,” of Monroe, and Passaic County resident Jordan Miranda, age 23, of Paterson, New Jersey, were indicted following an investigation by the Rockland County Drug Task Force into heroin distribution in Airmont, the Rockland County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Oct. 2.  Prosecutors allege that on Ma…

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Taconic Crackdown: Almost 400 Tickets Issued In 2 Days Across Hudson Valley Taconic Crackdown: Almost 400 Tickets Issued In 2 Days Across Hudson Valley Taconic Crackdown: Almost 400 Tickets Issued In 2 Days Across Hudson Valley
Taconic Crackdown: Almost 400 Tickets Issued In 2 Days Across Hudson Valley Nearly 400 tickets were issued during a two-day enforcement detail targeting commercial and other restricted vehicles on the Taconic State Parkway in four Hudson Valley counties, police said. Troopers conducted the commercial vehicle enforcement detail on Wednesday, Sept. 30, and Thursday, Oct. 1, along the parkway in Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, and Columbia counties, New York State Police announced on Friday, Oct. 2.  During the operation, troopers said they issued 376 traffic tickets. Of those, 198 were issued for violations of parkway rules prohibiting certain restricted typ…

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Westchester Moped Rider Hits NYPD Officer, Then Arrested In Bronx, Police Say Westchester Moped Rider Hits NYPD Officer, Then Arrested In Bronx, Police Say Westchester Moped Rider Hits NYPD Officer, Then Arrested In Bronx, Police Say
Westchester Moped Rider Hits Nypd Officer, Then Arrested In Bronx, Police Say A Westchester County man was arrested after running a red light on a moped and hitting an NYPD officer who was crossing the street to respond to a fight, police said.  The incident happened in the Bronx near East 228th Street and White Plains Road at around 6:13 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, according to the NYPD.  An officer on duty saw a physical fight across the street and began crossing while he had the right of way, the department said. However, as the officer crossed, a man riding a moped allegedly disobeyed a traffic light and hit him.  The officer suffered minor inj…

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NY Man Caught With Child Sexual Exploitation Images, Faces 11 Felony Counts, Police Say NY Man Caught With Child Sexual Exploitation Images, Faces 11 Felony Counts, Police Say NY Man Caught With Child Sexual Exploitation Images, Faces 11 Felony Counts, Police Say
NY Man Caught With Child Sexual Exploitation Images, Faces 11 Felony Counts, Police Say A Dutchess County man faces 11 felony charges after police said he was caught with images depicting the sexual exploitation of children. Beekman resident Anderson Merard, 35, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 30, following an investigation, New York State Police announced on Friday, Oct. 2. The investigation began in June 2025 after State Police received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, according to police. Investigators found that Merard possessed digital images consistent with child sexual exploitation material, the agency said. Mer…

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Man Who Fled Cops, Tossed Bag Of Fentanyl During Chase In Hudson Valley Is Convicted Man Who Fled Cops, Tossed Bag Of Fentanyl During Chase In Hudson Valley Is Convicted Man Who Fled Cops, Tossed Bag Of Fentanyl During Chase In Hudson Valley Is Convicted
Man Who Fled Cops, Tossed Bag Of Fentanyl During Chase In Hudson Valley Is Convicted A man faces years in prison after being convicted of drug charges stemming from a police chase in Orange County earlier this year, prosecutors said. Newburgh resident Eric Williams, 53, was convicted on all counts following a jury trial in Orange County Court on Friday, Oct. 2, Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced on Friday, Oct. 2. The case began on Wednesday, April 15, at around 2 p.m., when state troopers saw a vehicle speeding near Washington Street in Newburgh, according to evidence presented at trial. When troopers activated their lights and sirens to pull the …

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Pizza Guru Portnoy Raves About 3 Hudson Valley Eateries: Here Are His Scores Pizza Guru Portnoy Raves About 3 Hudson Valley Eateries: Here Are His Scores Pizza Guru Portnoy Raves About 3 Hudson Valley Eateries: Here Are His Scores
Pizza Guru Portnoy Raves About 3 Hudson Valley Eateries: Here Are His Scores Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy took his famous “One Bite” pizza reviews to Dutchess County, stopping at three local shops — and one local pie broke into the 8s. Portnoy reviewed Mommò Pizza Shop at 19 Robinson St. in Fishkill, Hudson & Packard at 29 Academy St. in Poughkeepsie, and Pipinelli's Pizza Parlor at 256 Hooker Ave. in Poughkeepsie in videos posted to his YouTube One Bite Pizza Reviews channel between Tuesday, Sept. 29, and Thursday, Oct. 1.  'So Light, So Flavorful' His highest score of the three went to Mommò Pizza Shop, which earned an 8.2 out of 10 in a review po…

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NY Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking NY Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking NY Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking
NY Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking Retirees in several Northeast states face some of the highest costs in the country, according to a new study. Retirement Living released its 2026 list of the most affordable states to retire, comparing all 50 states based on housing costs, everyday expenses, and tax-friendliness. The study looked at median rent for a one-bedroom home, median home sale prices, grocery spending, gas prices, and average Medicare Advantage premiums. Researchers also considered whether states tax Social Security benefits, along with income and property tax rates. "Affordability plays a major role in retire…

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Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …

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These NY Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study These NY Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study These NY Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study
These NY Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study Several Northeast communities are among the best small cities to live in the US, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Best Small Cities in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The list compared 1,318 cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 using 45 measures of livability. The personal finance website based its rankings on five main categories: affordability, economic health, education and health, quality of life, and safety. Each category accounted for 20 points in a city's overall score. The Boston suburb of Lexington, Massachusetts, took the top spot nat…

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Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains
Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains A powerful nor'easter uncovered what's believed to be a large piece of a ship that wrecked more than 140 years ago. The storm exposed wooden wreckage along the south shore of Nantucket, Massachusetts, on Saturday, Sept. 26. The remains are believed to be from the Warren Sawyer, a three-masted wooden schooner that sank off the island's coast in December 1884. The discovery was first reported by the Nantucket Current on Saturday, Sept. 26. Jason Graziadei, the newspaper's editor-in-chief, spotted the large wooden beams held together by iron fastenings near Miacomet Beach. …

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Former Yale Football Coach Tony Reno Dies At 52 After Lengthy Illness Former Yale Football Coach Tony Reno Dies At 52 After Lengthy Illness Former Yale Football Coach Tony Reno Dies At 52 After Lengthy Illness
Former Yale Football Coach Tony Reno Dies At 52 After Lengthy Illness Tony Reno, the coach who guided Yale football to five Ivy League championships, has died at 52, the university’s athletic director announced on Friday, Oct. 2.  Reno stepped down for health reasons in February. He had been living with a neurodegenerative disease since August 2025.  Even as his health declined, Reno coached the Bulldogs through every game of the 2025 season. Yale won another Ivy League title and reached the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. His loss reaches beyond the sidelines in New Haven. His son, Dante, serves as Yale’s starting quarterback. Re…

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2 Men Avoid Prison After Setting Off Blast Inside Harvard Medical School 2 Men Avoid Prison After Setting Off Blast Inside Harvard Medical School 2 Men Avoid Prison After Setting Off Blast Inside Harvard Medical School
2 Men Avoid Prison After Setting Off Blast Inside Harvard Medical School Two Massachusetts men received probation after admitting to setting off an explosion inside a Harvard Medical School research lab.  Logan David Patterson, 19, of Plymouth, and Dominick Frank Cardoza, 21, of Bourne, set off a large commercial firework that triggered a fire alarm at the school’s Goldenson Building in Boston around 2:45 a.m. on Nov. 1, 2025, federal prosecutors said. US District Judge Angel Kelley sentenced each man to three years of probation. She also ordered them to pay $28,517 in restitution to the medical school. Both men pleaded guilty in April 2026 to conspir…

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Father Of Four Stabbed To Death On NYC Subway, ‘Heartbroken’ Children Launch Fundraiser Father Of Four Stabbed To Death On NYC Subway, ‘Heartbroken’ Children Launch Fundraiser Father Of Four Stabbed To Death On NYC Subway, ‘Heartbroken’ Children Launch Fundraiser
Father Of Four Stabbed To Death On NYC Subway, ‘Heartbroken’ Children Launch Fundraiser After a father of four was stabbed to death in a random attack on the New York City subway, his children have launched a fundraiser to honor his life. Mesias Lojano, 59, of Jamaica, Queens, was killed while riding the J train near Woodhaven Boulevard on Wednesday, Sept. 30. “He was a devoted father to four children, a cherished member of our family, and a friend to so many,” the Lojano children wrote in a GoFundMe. “We are his children, William, Laura, Darwin, and Edwin, and we are heartbroken.” Jyrell Thomas, 25, of the Bronx, was arrested and charged with murder in Lojano’s death, WABC r…

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Special Prosecutor Named In Cornell Fraternity Gang Rape Investigation Special Prosecutor Named In Cornell Fraternity Gang Rape Investigation Special Prosecutor Named In Cornell Fraternity Gang Rape Investigation
Special Prosecutor Named In Cornell Fraternity Gang Rape Investigation New York Attorney General Letitia James is taking over the criminal investigation after members of a Cornell University fraternity were accused of a gang rape. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the move in an executive order on Thursday, Oct. 1. The woman, identified as Jane Doe in a civil lawsuit, accused seven current and former members of the Chi Phi fraternity of drugging, sexually assaulting, and gang raping her in October 2024. Hochul said newly released information raised "serious questions" about the Cornell University Police Department's investigation and Tompkins Cou…

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Naked Man Accused Of 'Lewd Conduct' At State Park In Hudson Valley, Police Say Naked Man Accused Of 'Lewd Conduct' At State Park In Hudson Valley, Police Say Naked Man Accused Of 'Lewd Conduct' At State Park In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Naked Man Accused Of 'Lewd Conduct' At State Park In Hudson Valley, Police Say A man was arrested after police responding to a fight at a state park in Dutchess County found him naked and being physically restrained by another person, authorities said.   The incident happened at James Baird State Park in LaGrange on Thursday, Oct. 1, at around 2:50 p.m., New York State Police announced on Friday, Oct. 2. When troopers arrived, they found an individual physically restraining a naked man later identified as Hyde Park resident Paul Roberts, 51, according to police.   Roberts had been seen engaging in lewd conduct before troopers arrived, police said.…

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National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals
National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals Several major restaurant chains are offering special deals on a huge day for taco lovers. National Taco Day in 2026 falls on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The holiday was permanently moved to the first Tuesday of October in 2024 to always line up with "Taco Tuesday." The holiday itself began in San Antonio in the 1960s, according to National Day Calendar. Many companies revived the celebration in 2009. The history of tacos dates back centuries to Indigenous people in ancient Mexico. The first "taco feast" documented by Europeans was hosted by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. The modern word "taco" …

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Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween
Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Superheroes, Toy Story characters, and video game favorites are expected to be among the most popular Halloween costumes in 2026. Spirit Halloween released its annual costume trends on Thursday, Oct. 1. The Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey-based retailer said it follows trends throughout the year to see what will be the most popular costumes. The company especially looks at pop-culture categories like TV, movies, gaming, social media, and nostalgia. "People often ask how we predict Halloween trends," executive vice president Kym Sarkos said in a news release. "The realit…

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Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify
Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions of Americans who paid fees to withdraw cash from certain ATMs could qualify for payouts in a $167.5 million Mastercard and Visa settlement. The credit card companies agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the payment networks of violating antitrust laws by preventing independent ATM operators from charging lower fees when transactions could be processed through cheaper competing networks. Consumers may qualify if they paid an ATM surcharge or access fee to withdraw cash from a deposit account at an independent ATM in the US between Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, and …

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New Name Revealed For Paramount, Warner Bros. As $111B Megamerger Finalizes New Name Revealed For Paramount, Warner Bros. As $111B Megamerger Finalizes New Name Revealed For Paramount, Warner Bros. As $111B Megamerger Finalizes
New Name Revealed For Paramount, Warner Bros. As $111B Megamerger Finalizes Paramount Skydance Corporation has revealed a new corporate name as it prepares to close its controversial $111 billion megamerger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The combined company will be called Skydance after the deal closes, Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison announced in a social media post on Friday, Oct. 2. The merger is expected to be completed on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Paramount and Warner Bros. will keep their individual studio names and identities under the new corporate structure. "What once was the peak, is now just the beginning," Ellison wrote. "Paramount and Warner Bros. sh…

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New Supermarket Opens In Hartsdale After Years Of Demand New Supermarket Opens In Hartsdale After Years Of Demand New Supermarket Opens In Hartsdale After Years Of Demand
New Supermarket Opens In Hartsdale After Years Of Demand A new full-service supermarket is opening in a Westchester County community after residents spent years asking for one.  The Hartsdale Market at 196 East Hartsdale Ave. will celebrate its grand opening at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced. The market is affiliated with Key Food.  Feiner called the opening “fantastic news for our community,” saying residents have sought a new supermarket along East Hartsdale Avenue for years.  The location puts the grocery store within walking distance of the Hartsdale Metro-North station as well as nume…

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National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals
National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals Several major restaurant chains are offering special deals on a huge day for taco lovers. National Taco Day in 2026 falls on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The holiday was permanently moved to the first Tuesday of October in 2024 to always line up with "Taco Tuesday." The holiday itself began in San Antonio in the 1960s, according to National Day Calendar. Many companies revived the celebration in 2009. The history of tacos dates back centuries to Indigenous people in ancient Mexico. The first "taco feast" documented by Europeans was hosted by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. The modern word "taco" …

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Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween
Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Superheroes, Toy Story characters, and video game favorites are expected to be among the most popular Halloween costumes in 2026. Spirit Halloween released its annual costume trends on Thursday, Oct. 1. The Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey-based retailer said it follows trends throughout the year to see what will be the most popular costumes. The company especially looks at pop-culture categories like TV, movies, gaming, social media, and nostalgia. "People often ask how we predict Halloween trends," executive vice president Kym Sarkos said in a news release. "The realit…

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Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify
Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions of Americans who paid fees to withdraw cash from certain ATMs could qualify for payouts in a $167.5 million Mastercard and Visa settlement. The credit card companies agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the payment networks of violating antitrust laws by preventing independent ATM operators from charging lower fees when transactions could be processed through cheaper competing networks. Consumers may qualify if they paid an ATM surcharge or access fee to withdraw cash from a deposit account at an independent ATM in the US between Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, and …

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New Name Revealed For Paramount, Warner Bros. As $111B Megamerger Finalizes New Name Revealed For Paramount, Warner Bros. As $111B Megamerger Finalizes New Name Revealed For Paramount, Warner Bros. As $111B Megamerger Finalizes
New Name Revealed For Paramount, Warner Bros. As $111B Megamerger Finalizes Paramount Skydance Corporation has revealed a new corporate name as it prepares to close its controversial $111 billion megamerger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The combined company will be called Skydance after the deal closes, Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison announced in a social media post on Friday, Oct. 2. The merger is expected to be completed on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Paramount and Warner Bros. will keep their individual studio names and identities under the new corporate structure. "What once was the peak, is now just the beginning," Ellison wrote. "Paramount and Warner Bros. sh…

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New Supermarket Opens In Hartsdale After Years Of Demand New Supermarket Opens In Hartsdale After Years Of Demand New Supermarket Opens In Hartsdale After Years Of Demand
New Supermarket Opens In Hartsdale After Years Of Demand A new full-service supermarket is opening in a Westchester County community after residents spent years asking for one.  The Hartsdale Market at 196 East Hartsdale Ave. will celebrate its grand opening at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced. The market is affiliated with Key Food.  Feiner called the opening “fantastic news for our community,” saying residents have sought a new supermarket along East Hartsdale Avenue for years.  The location puts the grocery store within walking distance of the Hartsdale Metro-North station as well as nume…

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NFL Owner Hit With Suspension, Hefty Fine After Prostitution Arrest NFL Owner Hit With Suspension, Hefty Fine After Prostitution Arrest NFL Owner Hit With Suspension, Hefty Fine After Prostitution Arrest
NFL Owner Hit With Suspension, Hefty Fine After Prostitution Arrest An NFL owner has been sidelined and handed a hefty fine after a prostitution arrest triggered a league review. The NFL announced Friday, Oct. 2, that San Francisco 49ers principal owner Jed York, 46, received a six-game suspension and a $500,000 fine for violating the league’s personal conduct policy after a prostitution arrest. York’s absence from the team’s first three games counts toward the suspension. He can return following San Francisco’s game against the Washington Commanders on Monday, Oct. 19, according to the league. The punishment follows his August arrest in East Palestine, Oh…

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Social Security Claiming Changes Clear Congress: What To Know Social Security Claiming Changes Clear Congress: What To Know Social Security Claiming Changes Clear Congress: What To Know
Social Security Claiming Changes Clear Congress: What To Know A change could be coming to how Americans navigate one of retirement’s biggest decisions: when to start collecting Social Security. Congress has passed the bipartisan Claiming Age Clarity Act, which would rename key claiming-age benchmarks to clarify their financial consequences. The legislation would leave eligibility ages and benefit formulas unchanged. Reps. Lloyd Smucker, a Pennsylvania Republican, and Don Beyer, a Virginia Democrat, announced Wednesday, Sept. 30, that their bill had cleared the Senate and was headed to President Donald Trump for his signature. The Senate approved the …

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Tony Romo, CBS Sports 'Part Ways' After DUI Arrest: Reports Tony Romo, CBS Sports 'Part Ways' After DUI Arrest: Reports Tony Romo, CBS Sports 'Part Ways' After DUI Arrest: Reports
Tony Romo, CBS Sports 'Part Ways' After DUI Arrest: Reports Tony Romo won't return as lead analyst of "NFL on CBS" after his drunk-driving arrest in Wisconsin, according to reports. CBS Sports and the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback agreed to part ways, ESPN reported on Friday, Oct. 2. Romo had been on leave from CBS before the 2026 NFL season began after he was arrested during a traffic stop in Milwaukee on Thursday, July 23. Former Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt will continue in Romo's former role alongside play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz. "CBS Sports and Tony Romo have mutually agreed to …

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Trump Administration Starts Sending $500 Refunds: Here's Who Qualifies Trump Administration Starts Sending $500 Refunds: Here's Who Qualifies Trump Administration Starts Sending $500 Refunds: Here's Who Qualifies
Trump Administration Starts Sending $500 Refunds: Here's Who Qualifies The Trump administration has begun sending $500 refund payments to nearly one million Americans across 30 states, but where you live is only part of the eligibility equation. The payments target people who purchased Affordable Care Act coverage through the federal exchange without receiving premium assistance, according to a White House fact sheet. New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia are excluded. Those states operate their own health insurance marketplaces instead of using the federal HealthCare.gov platform covered by the refund program. The Treasury D…

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Backstage Mishap Keeps Joy Behar Off 'The View': Here's What Happened Backstage Mishap Keeps Joy Behar Off 'The View': Here's What Happened Backstage Mishap Keeps Joy Behar Off 'The View': Here's What Happened
Backstage Mishap Keeps Joy Behar Off 'The View': Here's What Happened A backstage mishap kept Joy Behar away from ABC's “The View,” leaving her co-hosts to explain an unexpected empty seat. Behar, 83, missed the Thursday, Oct. 1, broadcast after dislocating her shoulder, Sunny Hostin announced at the start of the show. The program shared the update in a clip posted on its official X account. We're sending our Joy Behar well wishes after a shoulder injury! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/cOm2MAo74O — The View (@TheView) October 1, 2026 “She is recovering and will be back soon,” Hostin told viewers. Behar caught her heel backstage, her representative told Page Six. Th…

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