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Fire Breaks Out In Ceiling Of Ice Rink At Palisades Center Fire Breaks Out In Ceiling Of Ice Rink At Palisades Center Fire Breaks Out In Ceiling Of Ice Rink At Palisades Center
Fire Breaks Out In Ceiling Of Ice Rink At Palisades Center A fire broke out in the ceiling of the ice rink at the Palisades Center in Rockland County on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 6, bringing firefighters to the busy shopping mall.  The blaze began at around 1:50 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the West Nyack Fire Department.  The first crews to arrive found smoke coming from the ice rink and discovered a fire burning in the ceiling.  Firefighters then stretched a hose line and extinguished the flames before checking the area to make sure the fire had not spread, according to the department.  Crews remained at the scene for ab…

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Years After 2023 Murder, 2 Accused Of Shooting Man Dead At NY Apartment Complex Years After 2023 Murder, 2 Accused Of Shooting Man Dead At NY Apartment Complex Years After 2023 Murder, 2 Accused Of Shooting Man Dead At NY Apartment Complex
Years After 2023 Murder, 2 Accused Of Shooting Man Dead At NY Apartment Complex More than three years after a 33-year-old man was fatally shot outside his Rockland County apartment complex, two men have been federally charged with robbing and murdering him during a drug deal, authorities announced.  Nyack residents Jaquey Wilkes, 29, also known as “BQ,” and Tyrone Stewart, 35, also known as “Ty,” were charged with robbery, firearms offenses, and murder in connection with the March 5, 2023 killing of Eric Quinones, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York and Haverstraw Police announced Tuesday, Oct. 6.  A third defendant, Pomona resident…

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Dealer Caught With Almost 9K Fentanyl Packets, Cocaine In Hudson Valley Gets Prison Time Dealer Caught With Almost 9K Fentanyl Packets, Cocaine In Hudson Valley Gets Prison Time Dealer Caught With Almost 9K Fentanyl Packets, Cocaine In Hudson Valley Gets Prison Time
Dealer Caught With Almost 9K Fentanyl Packets, Cocaine In Hudson Valley Gets Prison Time A man will spend a decade behind bars after a months-long narcotics investigation led police to more than four ounces of cocaine, nearly 9,000 packets of fentanyl, and more than $57,000 in cash at his Orange County home, prosecutors said.  Middletown resident Christian Mojica, 35, was sentenced in Orange County Court on Thursday, Oct. 1, to 10 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The case stemmed from a months-long Middletown Police investigation into narcotics sales in and around …

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This Westchester Village Had Lowest Tax Levy Growth In County Over Last Decade This Westchester Village Had Lowest Tax Levy Growth In County Over Last Decade This Westchester Village Had Lowest Tax Levy Growth In County Over Last Decade
This Westchester Village Had Lowest Tax Levy Growth In County Over Last Decade One Westchester County village saw its property tax levy rise more slowly than any other reporting village in the county over a 10-year stretch, according to recently published state data.  Croton-on-Hudson recorded the lowest tax levy growth among reporting Westchester villages between 2016 and 2025, village officials announced on Monday, Oct. 5, citing data from the New York State Comptroller's Office.  Across 20 Westchester villages, excluding coterminous town-villages, a majority saw their total tax levies increase by 30 percent or more during the decade, according to the vill…

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More Mastodon Bones Unearthed In Hudson Valley Backyard As Rare Dig Continues More Mastodon Bones Unearthed In Hudson Valley Backyard As Rare Dig Continues More Mastodon Bones Unearthed In Hudson Valley Backyard As Rare Dig Continues
More Mastodon Bones Unearthed In Hudson Valley Backyard As Rare Dig Continues An Orange County backyard-turned science project is continuing to yield more discoveries as college students keep unearthing pieces of mastodon skeletal remains.  A second summer of excavation at the site of a mastodon discovery near Middletown has uncovered a growing collection of remains, including about 11 ribs, at least three more vertebrae, and bones from the animal's feet, SUNY Orange County Community College announced on Monday, Oct. 5. The new finds come a year after SUNY Orange students spent six weeks excavating the private property, where they uncovered vertebrae, ribs, jaw …

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Top-Prize-Winning Lottery Tickets Worth Thousands Sold In Yonkers, Rockland, Long Island Top-Prize-Winning Lottery Tickets Worth Thousands Sold In Yonkers, Rockland, Long Island Top-Prize-Winning Lottery Tickets Worth Thousands Sold In Yonkers, Rockland, Long Island
Top-Prize-Winning Lottery Tickets Worth Thousands Sold In Yonkers, Rockland, Long Island Three lucky lottery players in Hudson Valley and on Long Island are each holding tickets worth more than $8,000.  The New York Lottery announced that top-prize tickets worth $8,393 each were sold in Yonkers, Congers, and Miller Place for the Saturday, Oct. 3 evening drawing.  In Westchester County, one winning ticket was purchased at the Royal Petroleum location at 619 Tuckahoe Rd. in Yonkers.   Another was sold in Rockland County at Conger's Little Food Market at 13 North Route 303 in Congers. On Long Island, a third winning ticket was purchased at 7-Eleven at 365 Rou…

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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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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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'Grey’s Anatomy' Star Ellen Pompeo's New Hulu Show Films In Yonkers — Here's Where 'Grey’s Anatomy' Star Ellen Pompeo's New Hulu Show Films In Yonkers — Here's Where 'Grey’s Anatomy' Star Ellen Pompeo's New Hulu Show Films In Yonkers — Here's Where
'Grey’s Anatomy' Star Ellen Pompeo's New Hulu Show Films In Yonkers — Here's Where Part of Westchester County will serve as a backdrop for scenes in a new Hulu pilot starring "Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo.   The pilot, “Chicks,” filmed in Getty Square earlier in September, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano announced on Wednesday, Sept. 30.  "Chicks" is a family dramedy pilot starring Pompeo and Jodie Whittaker as Chickie and Doreen, estranged half-sisters living in the rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods of old Boston, Deadline reported. After their “wise guy” father dies, the sisters are left with a legacy of small-time crime rather than a traditional inheri…

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NY-Bound Slams Pier Shattering Windows, County Threatens Legal Action NY-Bound Slams Pier Shattering Windows, County Threatens Legal Action NY-Bound Slams Pier Shattering Windows, County Threatens Legal Action
Ny-bound Slams Pier Shattering Windows, County Threatens Legal Action Monmouth County officials said they are considering legal action against NY Waterway following an incident at a New Jersey terminal that they say they learned about from passengers rather than the ferry operator. A New York-bound commuter vessel struck a portion of the pier while departing the Monmouth County Ferry Terminal in Belford (Middletown) on Tuesday morning, Oct. 6, resulting in broken windows and jostled commuters, NJ Advance Media reports citing a NY Waterway spokesperson. Part of the pier's banking system contacted the ferry, NJ.com reported. One passenger told NJ Advance Media …

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Eagles Legend Lane Johnson Suddenly Retires: 'Time To Say Goodbye To Football' Eagles Legend Lane Johnson Suddenly Retires: 'Time To Say Goodbye To Football' Eagles Legend Lane Johnson Suddenly Retires: 'Time To Say Goodbye To Football'
Eagles Legend Lane Johnson Suddenly Retires: 'Time To Say Goodbye To Football' Philadelphia Eagles legend Lane Johnson is walking away from football after 14 seasons, two Super Bowl championships, and nearly a decade and a half protecting the Birds' quarterbacks. Johnson, 36, announced his retirement from the NFL in a statement posted to X on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 6, saying his priorities have shifted toward his family and mental health. "Philadelphia. You truly are the City of Brotherly Love. The best fans and the most prideful city in the entire world," Johnson wrote. The six-time Pro Bowl and two-time All-Pro right tackle said he had hoped to return for one fina…

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Fuel Truck Crash Causes Road Closures In Yonkers (DEVELOPING) Fuel Truck Crash Causes Road Closures In Yonkers (DEVELOPING) Fuel Truck Crash Causes Road Closures In Yonkers (DEVELOPING)
Fuel Truck Crash Causes Road Closures In Yonkers (Developing) A fuel truck crash has shut down several roads near a busy Westchester County intersection as crews clean up the scene, police said.   The crash happened in the area of Yonkers Avenue and Midland Avenue, Yonkers Police announced at around 12:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6.  Police said the crash occurred on the section of Midland Avenue west of the Cross County Parkway, on the Planet Fitness side of the intersection.  Because of the crash, Yonkers Avenue is closed to eastbound traffic between Midland Avenue and Sweetfield Circle.  Additionally, drivers traveling down …

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Cops ID Man Caught With Knife, Magazines Near Middle School In Hudson Valley: Police Cops ID Man Caught With Knife, Magazines Near Middle School In Hudson Valley: Police Cops ID Man Caught With Knife, Magazines Near Middle School In Hudson Valley: Police
Cops ID Man Caught With Knife, Magazines Near Middle School In Hudson Valley: Police UPDATE: Police have identified the man found near two Dutchess County schools, who they said was wearing a bullet-resistant vest and carrying a hunting-style knife and high-capacity rifle magazines.   Hyde Park resident Daniel M. Prospero, 54, was taken into custody following the incident near Haviland Middle School and Ralph R. Smith Elementary School on Monday, Oct. 5, Hyde Park Police announced Tuesday, Oct. 6.   The incident began at around 1:25 p.m., when the school resource officer at Haviland Middle School was outside with students and was alerted by a school moni…

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Man, 45, Killed In 3-Vehicle Route 17 Chain-Reaction Crash In Hudson Valley: State Police Man, 45, Killed In 3-Vehicle Route 17 Chain-Reaction Crash In Hudson Valley: State Police Man, 45, Killed In 3-Vehicle Route 17 Chain-Reaction Crash In Hudson Valley: State Police
Man, 45, Killed In 3-Vehicle Route 17 Chain-Reaction Crash In Hudson Valley: State Police A 45-year-old Pennsylvania man was killed and two others were injured in a three-vehicle chain-reaction crash on Route 17 in Orange County, NY, over the weekend, police said.   Millrift, Pennsylvania resident Sean M. Nelson, 45, died following the crash in Blooming Grove, NY, on Saturday, Oct. 3, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Troopers responded to the crash scene at around 7:03 p.m. Police said an investigation found that Nelson was driving a 2003 Chevrolet pickup truck east on Route 17 behind a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder and a 2015 GMC Sierra, all traveling in t…

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AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get
AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get AT&T customers could soon start receiving money from a $177 million settlement over two massive data breaches. A federal judge granted final approval to the agreement on Friday, Oct. 2, according to the settlement's website. The deal resolves class-action lawsuits over breaches that exposed personal information belonging to millions of current and former AT&T customers. US District Judge Sidney Fitzwater in Dallas also approved $59 million in legal fees for attorneys who negotiated the deal, Reuters reported. The court's final approval order said nearly 5 million clai…

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New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats
New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats Dunkin' is assembling the Avengers for a new collaboration with Marvel Studios. The coffee chain announced the limited-time lineup on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The drinks, donuts, and collectibles will be available at participating Dunkin' locations nationwide beginning Wednesday, Nov. 4, while supplies last. Dunkin's promotion comes ahead of "Avengers: Doomsday," which will debut in theaters on Friday, Dec. 18. The movie stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, and several other Marvel actors. The launch comes shortly after Dunkin' rolled out its Halloween menu on …

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Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know
Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know More than 41,000 Ford SUVs and trucks are being recalled because a headlight problem can cause several exterior lights to dim or stop working. Ford Motor Company issued the recall for 41,748 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The affected vehicles include certain 2025 through 2027 Expedition SUVs and F-Series Super Duty trucks. The headlight assemblies may contain LED chips that were contaminated at a supplier's manufacturing facility. Depending on the vehicle and headlight type, the problem can caus…

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Mario Cuomo Bridge Discount Coming To Orange County Residents — Here's How Much Mario Cuomo Bridge Discount Coming To Orange County Residents — Here's How Much Mario Cuomo Bridge Discount Coming To Orange County Residents — Here's How Much
Mario Cuomo Bridge Discount Coming To Orange County Residents — Here's How Much Orange County residents who regularly cross the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge will soon get a break on their tolls — and most eligible E-ZPass customers will not have to do anything to receive it.  A 20 percent resident discount is being extended to Orange County residents, state Sen. James Skoufis announced on Monday, Oct. 5.  Skoufis said the discount was secured in this year's state budget with support from Gov. Kathy Hochul and Assembly members Jonathan Jacobson, Chris Eachus, and Paula Kay.  The new benefit extends a resident discount already available to eligible Westches…

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New No. 1 Rises In Convenience Store Rankings As Northeast Leaders Slip New No. 1 Rises In Convenience Store Rankings As Northeast Leaders Slip New No. 1 Rises In Convenience Store Rankings As Northeast Leaders Slip
New No. 1 Rises In Convenience Store Rankings As Northeast Leaders Slip Sheetz and Wawa have slipped in the rankings of the nation's best convenience stores for customer satisfaction, according to a new study. The American Customer Satisfaction Index released its 2026 Convenience Store Study on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Midwest-based chain Meijer ranked No. 1 nationwide with a score of 82 out of 100, up 5% from 2025. Sheetz and Wawa finished in a three-way tie with QuikTrip with scores of 80. Sheetz and Wawa each fell 2% from 2025, when they both scored 82. Kwik Trip, which led the industry in 2025 with a score of 84, dropped 6% to 79. Murphy USA, a gas stati…

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AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get
AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get AT&T customers could soon start receiving money from a $177 million settlement over two massive data breaches. A federal judge granted final approval to the agreement on Friday, Oct. 2, according to the settlement's website. The deal resolves class-action lawsuits over breaches that exposed personal information belonging to millions of current and former AT&T customers. US District Judge Sidney Fitzwater in Dallas also approved $59 million in legal fees for attorneys who negotiated the deal, Reuters reported. The court's final approval order said nearly 5 million clai…

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New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats
New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats Dunkin' is assembling the Avengers for a new collaboration with Marvel Studios. The coffee chain announced the limited-time lineup on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The drinks, donuts, and collectibles will be available at participating Dunkin' locations nationwide beginning Wednesday, Nov. 4, while supplies last. Dunkin's promotion comes ahead of "Avengers: Doomsday," which will debut in theaters on Friday, Dec. 18. The movie stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, and several other Marvel actors. The launch comes shortly after Dunkin' rolled out its Halloween menu on …

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Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know
Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know More than 41,000 Ford SUVs and trucks are being recalled because a headlight problem can cause several exterior lights to dim or stop working. Ford Motor Company issued the recall for 41,748 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The affected vehicles include certain 2025 through 2027 Expedition SUVs and F-Series Super Duty trucks. The headlight assemblies may contain LED chips that were contaminated at a supplier's manufacturing facility. Depending on the vehicle and headlight type, the problem can caus…

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Mario Cuomo Bridge Discount Coming To Orange County Residents — Here's How Much Mario Cuomo Bridge Discount Coming To Orange County Residents — Here's How Much Mario Cuomo Bridge Discount Coming To Orange County Residents — Here's How Much
Mario Cuomo Bridge Discount Coming To Orange County Residents — Here's How Much Orange County residents who regularly cross the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge will soon get a break on their tolls — and most eligible E-ZPass customers will not have to do anything to receive it.  A 20 percent resident discount is being extended to Orange County residents, state Sen. James Skoufis announced on Monday, Oct. 5.  Skoufis said the discount was secured in this year's state budget with support from Gov. Kathy Hochul and Assembly members Jonathan Jacobson, Chris Eachus, and Paula Kay.  The new benefit extends a resident discount already available to eligible Westches…

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New No. 1 Rises In Convenience Store Rankings As Northeast Leaders Slip New No. 1 Rises In Convenience Store Rankings As Northeast Leaders Slip New No. 1 Rises In Convenience Store Rankings As Northeast Leaders Slip
New No. 1 Rises In Convenience Store Rankings As Northeast Leaders Slip Sheetz and Wawa have slipped in the rankings of the nation's best convenience stores for customer satisfaction, according to a new study. The American Customer Satisfaction Index released its 2026 Convenience Store Study on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Midwest-based chain Meijer ranked No. 1 nationwide with a score of 82 out of 100, up 5% from 2025. Sheetz and Wawa finished in a three-way tie with QuikTrip with scores of 80. Sheetz and Wawa each fell 2% from 2025, when they both scored 82. Kwik Trip, which led the industry in 2025 with a score of 84, dropped 6% to 79. Murphy USA, a gas stati…

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Eva Marie Saint Dies: Hollywood Golden Age Star Leaves Decades Of Classics Eva Marie Saint Dies: Hollywood Golden Age Star Leaves Decades Of Classics Eva Marie Saint Dies: Hollywood Golden Age Star Leaves Decades Of Classics
Eva Marie Saint Dies: Hollywood Golden Age Star Leaves Decades Of Classics Eva Marie Saint, whose career connected Hollywood’s golden age with generations of moviegoers, has died. The Oscar-winning actress and Newark, New Jersey, native died Tuesday, Oct. 6, at her Los Angeles home. She was 102. Saint became a screen star with her first feature film, “On the Waterfront,” opposite Marlon Brando in 1954. Her portrayal of Edie Doyle earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Five years later, she played Eve Kendall opposite Cary Grant in Alfred Hitchcock’s “North by Northwest,” securing another enduring place in movie history. Her career stretched ac…

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Starbucks Drink Labels Spark Lawsuit: What Customers Allege Starbucks Drink Labels Spark Lawsuit: What Customers Allege Starbucks Drink Labels Spark Lawsuit: What Customers Allege
Starbucks Drink Labels Spark Lawsuit: What Customers Allege Starbucks is facing a legal challenge over what its drink names promise and what customers actually get. A proposed class-action lawsuit alleges eight protein beverages marketed with “Sugar-Free” in their names contain between 13 and 21 grams of sugar, according to Hagens Berman, a law firm representing the consumers. The lawsuit was filed Friday, Oct. 2, in the US District Court for the Western District of Washington. Starbucks disputes the claims. “This is a case about false and misleading product names,” the lawsuit states. “Federal law prohibits their use on a beverage containing more …

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Freddie Jackson Dies: NY Native Known For Hits 'Rock Me Tonight,' 'You Are My Lady' Freddie Jackson Dies: NY Native Known For Hits 'Rock Me Tonight,' 'You Are My Lady' Freddie Jackson Dies: NY Native Known For Hits 'Rock Me Tonight,' 'You Are My Lady'
Freddie Jackson Dies: NY Native Known For Hits 'Rock Me Tonight,' 'You Are My Lady' Freddie Jackson, whose romantic ballads helped define an era of R&B, has died just days after celebrating his birthday. The Manhattan-born singer died Monday, Oct. 5, at 69, according to his family’s statement on his official Instagram account. His birthday post celebrated his 69th birthday. Jackson was best known for hits including “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)” and “You Are My Lady.” His family did not disclose a cause of death. Jackson had publicly shared a kidney disease diagnosis in 2024. “Freddie was more than a legendary voice,” the statement said. “He was a kind, gener…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Trump: Iran Can 'Take Out' 2 US Cities, Calls Rising Costs 'Small Price To Pay' Trump: Iran Can 'Take Out' 2 US Cities, Calls Rising Costs 'Small Price To Pay' Trump: Iran Can 'Take Out' 2 US Cities, Calls Rising Costs 'Small Price To Pay'
Trump: Iran Can 'Take Out' 2 US Cities, Calls Rising Costs 'Small Price To Pay' President Donald Trump suggested Iran could "take out" two major US cities as he defends the US-Israeli war with Iran and tries to prevent huge Republican losses in November's midterm elections. Trump made the remarks during a campaign rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, on Monday, Oct. 5. He told his supporters that he hoped Republicans would score a "tremendous victory" in the midterms while arguing that higher prices caused by the Iran war were "a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe." He then suggested Iran could attack Los Angeles and San Diego. "They c…

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IDs Released For 6 Presumed Dead After Plane Crash Near Nantucket IDs Released For 6 Presumed Dead After Plane Crash Near Nantucket IDs Released For 6 Presumed Dead After Plane Crash Near Nantucket
IDs Released For 6 Presumed Dead After Plane Crash Near Nantucket The desperate search for a missing medical flight has ended with a devastating update for six families. Authorities released the identities Monday, Oct. 5, of the six people presumed dead after a Gulfstream G100 air ambulance crashed in the Atlantic Ocean off Nantucket, Massachusetts. The US Coast Guard suspended its active search Sunday, Oct. 4, after crews searched for 66 hours across more than 4,400 square miles of water. The agency found a debris field confirmed to be from the aircraft and shifted to a recovery operation.  The people aboard were identified by the Coast Guard as Ca…

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