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Weather
Severe Storms Taking Aim At Northeast: Here's Latest Timing
A round of severe thunderstorms will be triggered by summerlike heat. Showers and storms will arrive Saturday afternoon, June 6, and continue into the evening, according to the National Weather Service. The shift will affect New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. AccuWeather says heat and humidity will build across the Northeast into the weekend after two chilly late-May weekends. Its outlook shows temperatures running 5 to 15 degrees above historical averages through Sunday, June 7, with generally 80s to lower 90s across much of the region.…
Business
Score Free Chipotle During 2026 NBA Finals: Here's How
You could win free Chipotle as the New York Knicks pursue their first NBA title in more than half a century. Chipotle Mexican Grill announced its "53 Years. 53 Real Ingredients" campaign on Wednesday, June 3. The chain will offer free burritos to 53,000 lucky fans at the end of the 2026 NBA Finals between the Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. The promotion celebrates 1973, the year the Knicks won their last NBA title and when the Spurs played their first season in the American Basketball Association. "This year's series created a connection we couldn't ignore: 53 years tied to a unique ch…
News
Teen Swept Away During Senior Beach Day Found Dead 11 Days Later In Breezy Point
A Bronx teenager who disappeared after being swept away by a rip current at Rockaway Beach during a senior outing has been found dead, authorities and his family confirmed. Brandon Figueroa, 18, was recovered from the waters off Breezy Point around 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, according to the NYPD. Police responded to a report of a person in the water near Beach 222nd Street and Rockaway Point Boulevard, where officers and FDNY EMS personnel found an individual floating near the shoreline. The person was pronounced dead at the scene. Figueroa had been missing since Tuesday, May 19, when…
News
Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book
If you are convinced artificial intelligence is coming for your job or your business and there is nothing you can do about it then this book is not for you. But if you are still building, still leading, still running a business, or still trying to do your best work, Ted Yang believes there is a very different way to look at this moment. Yang, an MIT-trained entrepreneur, member of the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education, and founder of multiple companies including the parent company of Daily Voice, has written a new book called Ageless Peak Performance: The Playbook for AI-Powe…
Police & Fire
Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire On I-87, Blocks Lanes (
Developing
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A tractor-trailer caught fire on the Thruway in Rockland County on Friday afternoon, June 5, blocking lanes of traffic. The fire was reported on I-87 northbound in Suffern before Exit 15 for I-287 South and Route 17 South at around 4:22 p.m., according to 511NY traffic reports. All northbound lanes were blocked as emergency crews responded to the scene, traffic officials said. The fire is causing traffic backups in the area. No information about injuries or the cause of the blaze was immediately available. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for …
News
Unidentified Person Found Unresponsive Inside Car In Westchester
An investigation is underway in Westchester County after an unidentified person was found unresponsive inside a vehicle, police said. The person was found in a car on Dell Avenue in Mount Vernon, city officials announced on Friday afternoon, June 5. Officials said it was a "very recent and ongoing investigation," and that more information would be released as it became available. Authorities have not released more details about the person's age, gender, condition, or the circumstances surrounding the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Mount V…
Business
NY Second In Nation's Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why
Workers in many Northeast states earn some of the highest incomes in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the States Where People Have the Highest Income on Tuesday, June 2. The personal finance website compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, based on the average annual income of the top 5% and bottom 20% of earners, along with the median annual income for all residents. The report adjusted income figures for cost of living and examined how earnings compare across different income groups. "The highest-earning 10% of individuals in the United States …
News
Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Hotel Room During Duty Assignment
A Marine and soon-to-be father was found dead in a hotel room while on assignment, leaving investigators searching for answers and loved ones mourning a sudden loss. Sgt. Albert Haynes II, 24, of Austin, Pennsylvania, was discovered dead in a hotel room in Starke, Florida, on Friday, May 30, according to the U.S. Marine Corps. Haynes was assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and was supporting a poolee function with Recruiting Station Jacksonville while on temporary additional duty when he died, military officials said. The Bra…
Police & Fire
Serious Crash Shuts Down Route 6 Stretch (
Developing
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This story has been updated. A serious crash temporarily closed part of Route 6 in Putnam County on Friday afternoon, June 5. The collision happened on Route 6 in the area of Buckshollow Road near the Countryside Kitchen restaurant in Mahopac, Carmel Police said at 2:25 p.m. on Friday. The SUV involved in the single-vehicle crash rolled over, leaving it heavily damaged with a shattered windshield. According to the department, the driver, the only one inside the vehicle, walked away from the wreck to an ambulance. He was then taken to a hospital for evaluation, pol…
Business
NY Among Nation's 10 Strongest State Economies, New Study Finds: Here's Why
Several Northeast states are among the nation's strongest economically, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the Best & Worst State Economies on Monday, June 1. The personal finance website ranked all 50 states and Washington, DC, based on factors like gross domestic product growth, unemployment, startup activity, and the share of jobs in high-tech industries. The strongest state economies create more opportunities for residents while helping states attract new businesses and investments, according to WalletHub. "Factors like a low unemployment rate and high av…
Police & Fire
3 Businesses Busted Selling Tobacco, Alcohol To Minors In Westchester
Police cited three businesses in a Westchester County village after they were caught selling tobacco products and alcohol to minors, authorities said. The citations followed compliance checks carried out on Friday, May 29, by the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department at 15 local businesses, the department announced on Friday, June 5. According to police, one business was cited for selling tobacco products to an undercover minor working for the department, while two more were cited for selling alcohol. Police did not name the businesses. The other 12 establishments wer…
News
Remaining Reporters Reveal '60 Minutes' Fate, Warn Newsrooms Shouldn't 'Run Like Dictatorships'
The three remaining correspondents at "60 Minutes" said they'll stay with the iconic newsmagazine, but echoed criticisms that CBS News has faced over its changes under controversial editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim announced their decision in a joint message to colleagues on Friday, June 5. The memo was first reported by NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik. The statement follows weeks of turmoil at CBS News, highlighted by a purge at "60 Minutes" that saw the firings of correspondents Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi, and Cecilia…
Business
Theater Reopens Year After Closing In Hudson Valley
One big screen has made a triumphant return in Putnam County after a little more than a year. More than a year after the former Carmel Cinema closed its doors, the movie theater at 150 Route 52 in the Carmel ShopRite Plaza has officially reopened as Carmel Cinemas under the new ownership of Box Office Cinemas. The theater welcomed moviegoers back on Friday, June 5, marking the return of a local entertainment staple that had been shuttered since May 2025. Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne stopped by the theater on opening day to meet with its new manager and congratulate staff…
Sports
OnlyFans Models, Spurs 'Secret Weapons' Won't Return After Viral Brunson Fan Drama: Report
A pair of OnlyFans models are skipping the rest of the NBA Finals after allegedly being harassed by the same fans who they say wound up at the center of Jalen Brunson's viral courtside confrontation during Game 1. In a post on X, Blue claimed the family involved in Wednesday night's incident with Brunson was the same group that previously harassed her and Julie J. Swan at Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, prompting them to seek help from arena security. The models told the NY Post that they feel unsafe at the games following the alleged interaction. A video shared by Blue at the…
News
Cause Of Death Released After Sudden Passing Of 'Ted Lasso,' 'Buffy' Actor Anthony Head
A familiar face from two beloved TV worlds is being remembered by fans across generations. Anthony Head, the British actor known for "Buffy The Vampire Slayer," "Ted Lasso," and "Merlin," died after complications from pneumonia, according to multiple reports on Friday, June 5. NBC News reported that Head’s family confirmed his death. BBC News also reported that his daughters, Emily Head and Daisy Head, said he died surrounded by family. He was 72. Head was best known to many US viewers as Rupert Giles, the librarian, Watcher, and mentor to Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Buffy Summers in "Buffy T…
Police & Fire
Scissor Attack After Funeral Leads To Arrests In Westchester
Two people were arrested following a physical fight involving a pair of scissors after a funeral in Westchester County that left two injured. The incident happened in Yonkers on Tuesday afternoon, June 2, when four people became involved in a dispute in the area of Locust Hill Avenue and Palisade Avenue, according to Yonkers Police. Two victims sustained cuts from a pair of scissors, police said. They were treated for their injuries, while two people were arrested. Their names and charges were not made public.
Police & Fire
Woman, 4 Dogs Pulled From Burning Hudson Valley Home
A 65-year-old woman and four dogs were rescued from a house fire in Dutchess County after first responders rushed into action Thursday afternoon, June 4. The fire began at around 2:58 p.m. at a home on Trestle Lane in the Town of Stanford, New York State Police said on Friday, June 5. Troopers were dispatched by Dutchess County 911 after reports of a residential structure fire with a woman trapped inside the home. When they arrived, police and members of the Stanford Fire Department immediately began rescue efforts and safely rescued the woman through a rear window of the…
Police & Fire
Stray Bullet That Killed College Athlete At NY Party Leads To Guilty Plea
A teenager has admitted to the stray-bullet shooting that killed a 19-year-old college athlete at a New York house party, prosecutors announced Friday, June 5. Jacob McMillan, 18, pleaded guilty on Thursday, June 4, to Murder in the Second Degree, Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree in the death of Amira McCleod, according to the Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly. McMillan is scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 11 and is expected to receive 20 years to life in prison. The fatal shooting happened at approximately 10:50 p.…
Sports
Fans Punished For Storming NBA Finals Court To Take Wembanyama Selfie
The NBA has banned two fans for life after one ran onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, according to reports. The teen received a lifetime ban from every NBA arena after trying to take a selfie with San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, a league spokesperson told ESPN. A second person will also be banned for life after the incident on Wednesday, June 3. The interruption happened with 6:28 remaining in the fourth quarter at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The New York Knicks were leading 92-86 as the Spurs brought the ball up the court. A fan sprinte…
News
34-Year Mystery Solved After Remains Found In PA Field ID'd As Missing NY Mom
A woman whose remains were discovered in a Pennsylvania farm field more than three decades ago has finally been identified, bringing long-awaited answers to a family that never stopped searching, officials announced on Thursday, June 4. Nuria C. Rodriguez, of Bronx, New York, was positively identified on April 14 through forensic genetic genealogy after spending 34 years known only as "Christman Jane Doe," according to the Berks County Coroner's Office. The case began on June 3, 1992, when a farmer discovered a human skull in freshly turned soil along Christman Road in Windsor Township. A …
News
Dealer Linked To 2 Fentanyl Deaths In Westchester County Arrested, Feds Say
A Bronx man accused of distributing fentanyl that caused the deaths of two Westchester County, NY residents and a third victim in Connecticut has been arrested on federal drug-trafficking charges, prosecutors announced. Elvin Vila, 50, of the Bronx, was arrested on Thursday, June 4, and charged with conspiracy to distribute narcotics resulting in death and three counts of distribution of narcotics resulting in death, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. Federal prosecutors allege Vila led a drug-trafficking operation between 2023 and…
News
Actor's Residuals From Blockbuster Hit Are 'Enough To Buy NY Hot Dog': Report
David Krumholtz appeared in one of the most beloved Christmas movies of all time, but don't expect those residual checks to fund a sleigh ride. The 48-year-old Bergen County dad of two recently revealed what he earns these days from "The Santa Clause" movies with Tim Allen, in which he played Bernard the Head Elf in the 1994 hit and its 2002 sequel. Krumholtz shared the figure with Page Six during a press day last month for "Are You Now or Have You Ever Been," the Broadway revival of Eric Bentley's 1972 play, the outlet exclusively reported. While discussing residual payments, Krumholtz ex…
Business
Second Payouts Coming In $725M Facebook Settlement: See If You're Eligible
If you received money from Facebook's $725 million privacy settlement, you may soon get another payment. A second distribution of money is expected to begin in June, according to an email sent to settlement members. The payments will be sent in batches and continue for about four weeks. Only people with approved claims who successfully cashed or redeemed their initial payment are eligible for the additional money. "You will receive an additional email notice approximately 3-4 days before your additional settlement payment is issued," the email reads. "Please continue to check your ema…
News
'Insane' Mid-Air Incident Involving JetBlue Flight, Small Plane Under Investigation
A tense radio exchange near a busy airport is now part of a federal investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call involving a JetBlue flight and a smaller aircraft in Florida near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, according to multiple reports. The incident happened around 6:15 p.m. on Monday, June 1, as JetBlue Flight 1256 was approaching the airport in Broward County, Florida, CBS News reported. Simple Flying reported that the JetBlue aircraft was an Airbus A321neo arriving from Guayaquil, Ecuador. The smaller aircraft was registered to …
News
Fallen Tree Knocks Out Power To Dozens Of Homes In Westchester
A fallen maple tree left dozens of Westchester County residents without power on Thursday evening, June 4, after falling across a roadway and bringing down utility lines. The incident happened on Sugar Hill Road in North Salem, according to North Salem Town Supervisor Warren Lucas. Lucas said the tree fell across the roadway on Thursday evening, taking down power lines and causing an outage that affected around 39 homes. The tree also blocked Sugar Hill Road until crews were able to remove it. NYSEG crews responded to restore power and repair the damaged lines, Lucas sai…
News
'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy Stabbed To Death, NY Native
A familiar face from big-screen hits and prime-time crime dramas has been identified in a deadly Los Angeles case. Actor James Handy, 81, died after being stabbed on Wednesday, June 3, in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, according to authorities. Officers were called around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to a home in the 19200 block of Erwin Street regarding an unknown trouble report, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. LAPD said the 911 caller stated, "I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin." Police found Handy unconscious in the front yard with a…
Police & Fire
Jeep Hits 3 Kids In Hudson Valley Neighborhood, 2 Critical (
Update
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This story has been updated. A Jeep struck three children in an Orange County neighborhood, leaving two hospitalized in critical condition. The incident happened at around 6:52 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, on Starrow Drive in the Town of Newburgh, according to the Town of Newburgh Police Department. According to police, a 2024 Jeep Wrangler driven by a 52-year-old Newburgh man was traveling westbound on Starrow Drive when it collided with three children. Two of the children were transported to Westchester Medical Center, where they were listed in critical but stable c…
News
New Rankings Reveal Most Expensive Places
For anyone dreaming of a waterfront address, this ranking may require a very deep breath. Monaco was named the world’s most expensive city in the 2025 World’s Wealthiest Cities Report from Henley & Partners and New World Wealth. The tiny city-state topped the report’s list of most expensive cities, with prime real estate averaging $38,800 per square meter. That means a 100-square-meter apartment, or about 1,076 square feet, would average about $3.88 million. New York City ranked second, with prime real estate averaging $27,500 per square meter. Hong Kong followed at $26,300 per square…
News
'Accidental' Text Message Scams On Rise: What To Watch For
A message that appears to be a harmless mix-up can be the start of something much more costly. The warning centers on so-called "accidental" texts. The message may sound casual and believable, such as someone saying they are running late or trying to reach another person. The trap is the reply. Experian says wrong-number texts are often the first step in romance or employment scams. Scammers may also use AI messaging bots to target large numbers of people at once. Even a polite answer, such as telling the sender they have the wrong number, can show a scammer that the phone line is active…
Business
Newest Trader Joe's Mini Totes Features Stripes: When To Get One
Trader Joe's is adding stripes to its wildly popular line of mini tote bags for the first time. The grocery chain will release new Striped Canvas Mini Totes at stores nationwide, a company spokesperson told the Daily Voice on Thursday, June 4. The bags will be available while supplies last on Wednesday, June 17. The $2.99 striped totes have a pocket on each side and come in four different pastel colors. They measure 13 inches long, 11 inches tall, and 6 inches wide. The bags are made with heavy-duty, 65% cotton and 35% polyester blend fabric. "The size is ideal for sm…
Business
Flesh-Eating Parasite Threatens Nation's Cattle Supply For First Time In Decades
A long-eradicated livestock threat has returned to US soil, putting ranchers and federal officials on alert. The US Department of Agriculture reported on Wednesday, June 3, that New World screwworm was detected in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas. The larvae were found in the calf’s umbilical area. No further detections had been reported as of the USDA announcement. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said in a statement posted to X that the confirmed case is being treated with "the utmost seriousness." "After years of unchecked spread through Central and South America, this dev…
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