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Coyote Bites Westchester Resident Near Trail, Police Warn Coyote Bites Westchester Resident Near Trail, Police Warn Coyote Bites Westchester Resident Near Trail, Police Warn
Coyote Bites Westchester Resident Near Trail, Police Warn Police are warning residents to use caution after a person was bitten by a coyote near a walking trail in Westchester County.  The encounter happened Wednesday evening, Sept. 23, near Elm Place and the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail in Hastings-on-Hudson, the village's police chief, David Dosin, said in a message to the community on Thursday, Sept. 24. Police did not give more details about the circumstances surrounding the encounter or the resident's condition following the bite. Following the incident, authorities urged residents to remain vigilant in the area, particularly during th…

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This Westchester Bakery Named No. 2 Highest-Rated Family-Owned Eatery In US By New Rankings This Westchester Bakery Named No. 2 Highest-Rated Family-Owned Eatery In US By New Rankings This Westchester Bakery Named No. 2 Highest-Rated Family-Owned Eatery In US By New Rankings
This Westchester Bakery Named No. 2 Highest-Rated Family-Owned Eatery In US By New Rankings A family-owned Westchester County bakery offering a taste of France now ranks second among the highest-rated family-owned restaurants in the country, according to a new ranking that took a close look at data from Yelp!  Petite Bretagne of Mamaroneck, located at 152 Mamaroneck Ave., was ranked No. 2 on OnDeck's list of the Top 10 Highest-Rated Family-Owned Restaurants in America, according to the group's analysis of Yelp reviews.   The Mamaroneck eatery earned a perfect 5.00 Yelp rating based on 23 reviews in the data analyzed by OnDeck.  That put it just behind Adulis B…

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More Than $16K In 'Lost' Money Returned To EMS Agency In Hudson Valley, $106M Still Unclaimed More Than $16K In 'Lost' Money Returned To EMS Agency In Hudson Valley, $106M Still Unclaimed More Than $16K In 'Lost' Money Returned To EMS Agency In Hudson Valley, $106M Still Unclaimed
More Than $16K In 'Lost' Money Returned To EMS Agency In Hudson Valley, $106M Still Unclaimed More than $16,000 in money that had been lost or forgotten for years is back with an Orange County EMS agency, officials said. The Town of Wallkill EMS received $16,035.32 in unclaimed funds, town officials announced on Thursday, Sept. 24. State Sen. James Skoufis said the funds had been "lost" and held by the state for safekeeping for years before being returned to the EMS organization.  Unclaimed funds can include money from old bank accounts, uncashed checks, stock certificates, and unused gift cards, according to Skoufis. After a period of inactivity, the money is considered a…

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's Motorcade Seen On Thruway In Hudson Valley: Reports Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's Motorcade Seen On Thruway In Hudson Valley: Reports Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's Motorcade Seen On Thruway In Hudson Valley: Reports
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's Motorcade Seen On Thruway In Hudson Valley: Reports Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's heavily escorted motorcade was spotted traveling through the Hudson Valley on Thursday morning, Sept. 24, after he landed at New York Stewart International Airport ahead of an address to the United Nations, according to reports.  Netanyahu's motorcade was seen traveling on the New York State Thruway near Monsey in Rockland County on Thursday, Sept. 24, accompanied by multiple New York State Police vehicles, The Monsey Scoop reported.  The trip followed Netanyahu's arrival at New York Stewart International Airport in Orange County earlier…

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Dog Abandoned Christmas Day In New York, Suspect Nabbed Nine Months Later: Police Dog Abandoned Christmas Day In New York, Suspect Nabbed Nine Months Later: Police Dog Abandoned Christmas Day In New York, Suspect Nabbed Nine Months Later: Police
Dog Abandoned Christmas Day In New York, Suspect Nabbed Nine Months Later: Police A New York woman abandoned a dog on the street on Christmas Day in 2025 and has been arrested, police said. Rashidah C. Hemingway, 31, of Albany, was nabbed Wednesday, Sept. 23 in the case, the Albany Police Department said. Albany County Animal Control responded to Second Street and Oak Street around 11 a.m. Christmas Day for reports of an abandoned dog tied up to a fence and located the animal, police said. Authorities transported the pooch to Mohawk Hudson Humane Society for treatment and evaluation, cops said. The dog was in good health shortly afterward and adopted by a caring owner. …

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Bicyclist, 18, Faces Facial Reconstruction After Being Hit By Truck In Hudson Valley Bicyclist, 18, Faces Facial Reconstruction After Being Hit By Truck In Hudson Valley Bicyclist, 18, Faces Facial Reconstruction After Being Hit By Truck In Hudson Valley
Bicyclist, 18, Faces Facial Reconstruction After Being Hit By Truck In Hudson Valley An 18-year-old woman who was airlifted to a hospital after being struck by a pickup truck while riding her bicycle in Orange County is now facing extensive surgery and a long recovery.  The victim, whom friends identified only as Alyse, 18, was riding her bicycle on Route 209 in Deerpark on her way home when she was struck on Saturday, Sept. 19.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, New York State Police said the crash happened at around 8:51 p.m. A 54-year-old Port Jervis resident was driving a Chevrolet pickup north on Route 209 when he struck Alyse, who was riding south in th…

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Hilary Duff Adds NY Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Adds NY Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Adds NY Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of'
Hilary Duff Adds NY Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff is giving fans another reason to ask Why Not? — the pop star has dramatically expanded her comeback concert tour with 32 new dates around the world. Duff announced the new dates for "the lucky me tour" on Wednesday, Sept. 23, extending her first full-scale global headlining tour in nearly two decades into late 2027. And for fans who grew up with "Lizzie McGuire," Come Clean, So Yesterday, and Fly, the expansion may be exactly What Dreams Are Made Of. The new dates span Europe, Latin America, and the United States, with the new US leg kicking off in Sunrise, Florida, on Friday, …

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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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Lazy River Turns Into Intense Training Ground For First Responders In Westchester — Here's Why Lazy River Turns Into Intense Training Ground For First Responders In Westchester — Here's Why Lazy River Turns Into Intense Training Ground For First Responders In Westchester — Here's Why
Lazy River Turns Into Intense Training Ground For First Responders In Westchester — Here's Why A lazy river at a popular Westchester County park recently became anything but relaxing.  Instead of swimmers floating along at Tibbetts Brook Park, the Yonkers attraction was filled with emergency responders using its moving water to practice potentially lifesaving flood and swift-water rescues, Westchester County Police said in a post on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The weeklong training was hosted by the Westchester County Police Emergency Services Unit and Yonkers Police ESU, with support from Westchester County Parks. Photos shared by Westchester County Police show dozens of first resp…

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$4 Million Mega Millions Prize Sold In Hudson Valley, Claimed By Local LLC $4 Million Mega Millions Prize Sold In Hudson Valley, Claimed By Local LLC $4 Million Mega Millions Prize Sold In Hudson Valley, Claimed By Local LLC
$4 Million Mega Millions Prize Sold In Hudson Valley, Claimed By Local LLC A $4 million Mega Millions prize from a ticket sold in Orange County has officially been claimed.  Blue Pegasus Holdings Limited Liability Company (LLC) of New Windsor claimed the second prize from the June 9 drawing, the New York Lottery announced on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The winning ticket matched the first five numbers drawn: 09, 30, 36, 38, and 40, missing only the Mega Ball, which was 03.  Although the standard Mega Millions second prize is $1 million, the ticket came with a randomly generated 4X Multiplier, quadrupling the prize to $4 million, according to the Lottery.  …

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Hudson Valley Attacker Admits Nearly Killing Stranger In NY Stabbing Attack: Authorities Hudson Valley Attacker Admits Nearly Killing Stranger In NY Stabbing Attack: Authorities Hudson Valley Attacker Admits Nearly Killing Stranger In NY Stabbing Attack: Authorities
Hudson Valley Attacker Admits Nearly Killing Stranger In NY Stabbing Attack: Authorities A Hudson Valley man has admitted to stabbing a stranger in the neck on Long Island, authorities said. Robert Brozowski, 35, of Yonkers, pleaded guilty to first-degree assault for the attack in Babylon, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. Brozowski is expected to get 18 years in prison at his sentencing hearing Wednesday, Oct. 28, the DA’s office said. Prosecutors dropped an attempted murder charge in the plea deal, according to online court records. The trouble began in the late evening hours of Aug. 29, 2025, when Brozowski traveled to visit the 38-year-old victim’s roomma…

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Barber Who Slashed Patron With Razor At Westchester Business Gets Prison Time Barber Who Slashed Patron With Razor At Westchester Business Gets Prison Time Barber Who Slashed Patron With Razor At Westchester Business Gets Prison Time
Barber Who Slashed Patron With Razor At Westchester Business Gets Prison Time A Westchester County barber convicted of slashing a patron with a straight razor during a violent attack has been sentenced to state prison — but for less time than prosecutors sought. Yonkers resident Jeury Fernandez Navarro, 38, was sentenced to 2½ years in state prison on Thursday, Sept. 24, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, Fernandez Navarro was convicted by a jury on Tuesday, Aug. 18, of second-degree assault, a violent felony, and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a misdemeanor.  The charges ste…

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NJ Home Invasion Suspect Captured In Westchester: Prosecutor NJ Home Invasion Suspect Captured In Westchester: Prosecutor NJ Home Invasion Suspect Captured In Westchester: Prosecutor
NJ Home Invasion Suspect Captured In Westchester: Prosecutor Seven people from four states have been charged in an armed Bergen County home invasion after investigators say members of the group stalked the victims before the robbery. The Lyndhurst victims arrived at their Milton Avenue home around 9:30 p.m. June 6 and pulled into their garage when multiple people dressed in dark clothing approached them with guns, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The suspects pointed firearms at the victims and stole valuables and other personal property. At the same time, another suspect grabbed an unrelated juvenile who happened to be nearby from behind …

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Career Burglar Who Broke Door, Stole Laptop, Watch From NY Home Is Convicted: DA Career Burglar Who Broke Door, Stole Laptop, Watch From NY Home Is Convicted: DA Career Burglar Who Broke Door, Stole Laptop, Watch From NY Home Is Convicted: DA
Career Burglar Who Broke Door, Stole Laptop, Watch From NY Home Is Convicted: DA A man with a lengthy felony record has been convicted of breaking into a family's Orange County home in broad daylight and stealing a laptop, watch, and money, prosecutors said. Newburgh resident Jorge Martinez, 65, was found guilty by an Orange County jury on Thursday, Sept. 24, of second-degree burglary, second-degree criminal mischief, and petit larceny in connection with the December 2019 break-in in the Town of Newburgh, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.   The conviction stems from a daytime burglary on Dec. 16, 2019. As previously reported by Da…

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Manhattan Nightclub Kidnapping: Victim Beaten, Dumped Bloodied In NJ, Feds Say Manhattan Nightclub Kidnapping: Victim Beaten, Dumped Bloodied In NJ, Feds Say Manhattan Nightclub Kidnapping: Victim Beaten, Dumped Bloodied In NJ, Feds Say
Manhattan Nightclub Kidnapping: Victim Beaten, Dumped Bloodied In NJ, Feds Say A man was lured into a car outside a Midtown Manhattan club, beaten and robbed as he was driven through the Lincoln Tunnel, then abandoned bloodied in New Jersey, federal prosecutors said. Dani Amanuel, 28, of New York City, Kenny Fetiere, 26, of West Orange, and Kibret Meles, 28, of Livingston, were charged in connection with the June 11-12 kidnapping, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced Thursday, Sept. 24. The victim was outside a club in Midtown Manhattan when the defendants and others allegedly lured him into a vehicle under the false pretense that…

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New Taco Bell Baja Blast Flavor Celebrates Olivia Rodrigo As Tour Launches In Northeast New Taco Bell Baja Blast Flavor Celebrates Olivia Rodrigo As Tour Launches In Northeast New Taco Bell Baja Blast Flavor Celebrates Olivia Rodrigo As Tour Launches In Northeast
New Taco Bell Baja Blast Flavor Celebrates Olivia Rodrigo As Tour Launches In Northeast Taco Bell is hoping you'll be "Obsessed" with its latest Baja Blast flavor as the chain teams up with Olivia Rodrigo before the pop star's tour begins in the Northeast. The limited-time You Seem Pretty Pink for a Baja Blast launched nationwide on Thursday, Sept. 24. The drink is the first-ever pink version of Mountain Dew Baja Blast, blending the signature tropical lime flavor with pink lemonade. The drink's name is inspired by Rodrigo's latest album, "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love," which was released in June. "One of my favorite drinks ever is a Mountain Dew Baja Bl…

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Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up
Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up Starbucks is closing about 250 cafés across North America while moving ahead with a major remodeling effort for hundreds of other locations. Chief operating officer Mike Grams told employees about the closures in a message on Thursday, Sept. 24. Starbucks will close approximately 1% of its more than 18,000 North American coffeehouses. The shutdowns are part of the company's ongoing "Back to Starbucks" plan, which is also focused on upgrading stores and improving the customer experience. "We have carefully reviewed our North America coffeehouse portfolio and identified locations where …

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Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay
Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+ and Hulu subscribers are facing another round of price hikes, marking the streaming platforms' fourth increase in four years. Hulu Premium and Disney+ Premium, the ad-free standalone plans, are both rising 13% from $18.99 to $21.49 per month. The ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu standalone monthly rates are also increasing from $11.99 to $12.49. The Disney+ and Hulu Premium bundle climbs $2 from $19.99 to $21.99 per month. The Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select bundle with ads is also rising $2 to $21.99, while the ad-free version increases $3 to $32.99. Customers with Hulu + Live TV…

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USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts
USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts The US Postal Service has announced its recommended holiday shipping deadlines for anyone hoping to get cards and packages delivered before Christmas. The USPS released its mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The agency is urging customers to plan ahead and send packages early to help ensure they arrive by Friday, Dec. 25. For the contiguous US, including the Northeast, the recommended deadlines are: USPS Ground Advantage - Thursday, Dec. 17 First-Class Mail - Thursday, Dec. 17 Priority Mail - Friday, Dec. 18 Priority Mail Express -&…

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Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New
Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New Starbucks is updating the looks of thousands of cafés as the coffee giant expands its yearslong turnaround plan. The Seattle-based company has redesigned more than 1,000 coffeehouses across the US and Canada since late 2025, Starbucks announced on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The chain plans to complete at least 1,500 upgrades by the end of the 2026 fiscal year before increasing the effort further in 2027. The renovations are part of the company's "Back to Starbucks" plan, which launched in September 2024. The turnaround strategy has focused on improving operations and making cafés feel m…

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New Taco Bell Baja Blast Flavor Celebrates Olivia Rodrigo As Tour Launches In Northeast New Taco Bell Baja Blast Flavor Celebrates Olivia Rodrigo As Tour Launches In Northeast New Taco Bell Baja Blast Flavor Celebrates Olivia Rodrigo As Tour Launches In Northeast
New Taco Bell Baja Blast Flavor Celebrates Olivia Rodrigo As Tour Launches In Northeast Taco Bell is hoping you'll be "Obsessed" with its latest Baja Blast flavor as the chain teams up with Olivia Rodrigo before the pop star's tour begins in the Northeast. The limited-time You Seem Pretty Pink for a Baja Blast launched nationwide on Thursday, Sept. 24. The drink is the first-ever pink version of Mountain Dew Baja Blast, blending the signature tropical lime flavor with pink lemonade. The drink's name is inspired by Rodrigo's latest album, "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love," which was released in June. "One of my favorite drinks ever is a Mountain Dew Baja Bl…

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Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up
Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up Starbucks is closing about 250 cafés across North America while moving ahead with a major remodeling effort for hundreds of other locations. Chief operating officer Mike Grams told employees about the closures in a message on Thursday, Sept. 24. Starbucks will close approximately 1% of its more than 18,000 North American coffeehouses. The shutdowns are part of the company's ongoing "Back to Starbucks" plan, which is also focused on upgrading stores and improving the customer experience. "We have carefully reviewed our North America coffeehouse portfolio and identified locations where …

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Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay
Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+ and Hulu subscribers are facing another round of price hikes, marking the streaming platforms' fourth increase in four years. Hulu Premium and Disney+ Premium, the ad-free standalone plans, are both rising 13% from $18.99 to $21.49 per month. The ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu standalone monthly rates are also increasing from $11.99 to $12.49. The Disney+ and Hulu Premium bundle climbs $2 from $19.99 to $21.99 per month. The Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select bundle with ads is also rising $2 to $21.99, while the ad-free version increases $3 to $32.99. Customers with Hulu + Live TV…

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USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts
USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts The US Postal Service has announced its recommended holiday shipping deadlines for anyone hoping to get cards and packages delivered before Christmas. The USPS released its mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The agency is urging customers to plan ahead and send packages early to help ensure they arrive by Friday, Dec. 25. For the contiguous US, including the Northeast, the recommended deadlines are: USPS Ground Advantage - Thursday, Dec. 17 First-Class Mail - Thursday, Dec. 17 Priority Mail - Friday, Dec. 18 Priority Mail Express -&…

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Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New
Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New Starbucks is updating the looks of thousands of cafés as the coffee giant expands its yearslong turnaround plan. The Seattle-based company has redesigned more than 1,000 coffeehouses across the US and Canada since late 2025, Starbucks announced on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The chain plans to complete at least 1,500 upgrades by the end of the 2026 fiscal year before increasing the effort further in 2027. The renovations are part of the company's "Back to Starbucks" plan, which launched in September 2024. The turnaround strategy has focused on improving operations and making cafés feel m…

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Navy Reveals 8 Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Lengthy Deployment: Reports Navy Reveals 8 Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Lengthy Deployment: Reports Navy Reveals 8 Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Lengthy Deployment: Reports
Navy Reveals 8 Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Lengthy Deployment: Reports Eight Navy personnel serving with the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during a deployment that set a modern record for time at sea, according to reports. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao disclosed the number in a letter to New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, CNN reported. The attempts involved sailors across several ships and units traveling with the Lincoln, not only those aboard the aircraft carrier. More than 6,000 sailors were deployed across roughly a half-dozen ships in the strike group. "Since the beginning of Lincoln's deployment, there have been a…

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NHL Star's Father Killed In Bear Attack During Fishing Trip In Russia NHL Star's Father Killed In Bear Attack During Fishing Trip In Russia NHL Star's Father Killed In Bear Attack During Fishing Trip In Russia
NHL Star's Father Killed In Bear Attack During Fishing Trip In Russia The father of Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko has died after being attacked by a bear during a fishing trip in southern Siberia, according to Russian media and the NHL. Alexander Kuzmenko, 62, was fishing with a group in Russia's Tuva Republic when a bear emerged from nearby woods and attacked him, Russian outlet REN TV reported. The attack happened along the Bolshoy Yenisei River on Wednesday, Sept. 23, according to Russian reports. Kuzmenko's companions managed to drive the bear away, provided first aid, and used a satellite phone to call for help. The group then faced a leng…

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Chris Spatola Dies: ESPN Analyst, Coach K’s Son-In-Law Was 47, Scored 1,500 Points For Army Chris Spatola Dies: ESPN Analyst, Coach K’s Son-In-Law Was 47, Scored 1,500 Points For Army Chris Spatola Dies: ESPN Analyst, Coach K’s Son-In-Law Was 47, Scored 1,500 Points For Army
Chris Spatola Dies: ESPN Analyst, Coach K’s Son-In-Law Was 47, Scored 1,500 Points For Army College basketball is mourning a TV analyst whose ties to the game stretched far beyond the broadcast booth. ESPN announced that Chris Spatola, 47, died unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 21. The former Duke staff member was the son-in-law of legendary coach Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski. No cause of death has been publicly disclosed. Spatola worked under his father-in-law as an assistant at Duke from 2007 to 2012, helping the Blue Devils win the 2010 NCAA championship. According to Duke, he started as a graduate assistant/head team manager before becoming director of basketball operations in 2008.…

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NY Ranks No. 1 Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart NY Ranks No. 1 Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart NY Ranks No. 1 Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart
NY Ranks No. 1 Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart New rankings reveal the nation’s highest-taxing states, with a sizable gap separating the leader from the pack. New York and its local governments collected more taxes per person than any other state, according to the Citizens Budget Commission’s “Top of the Charts 4” analysis. They also ranked second in spending per person, behind Alaska. The report uses fiscal year 2024 data, the latest available, to compare combined state and local finances. New York’s tax collections per person exceeded the national average by 71 percent and California, in second place, by 22 percent. The top 10 states…

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FBI 'Aggressively Investigating' After Hackers Claim To Have Stolen Data On All Its Employees FBI 'Aggressively Investigating' After Hackers Claim To Have Stolen Data On All Its Employees FBI 'Aggressively Investigating' After Hackers Claim To Have Stolen Data On All Its Employees
FBI 'Aggressively Investigating' After Hackers Claim To Have Stolen Data On All Its Employees The FBI is investigating a hacking group’s sweeping claim that sensitive information about its workforce has been stolen. The bureau acknowledged the allegations Wednesday, Sept. 23, but said investigators had not determined whether the breach originated with a third-party provider or the FBI’s own systems. ShinyHunters claims it obtained data on all FBI employees and applicants, according to 404 Media, which communicated directly with a representative of the group. That sweeping claim remains unconfirmed by the FBI. The bureau’s full statement reads: “The FBI is aware of a cybercriminal…

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