Man, 29, Pleads Guilty In Fatal Westchester Street Shooting Man, 29, Pleads Guilty In Fatal Westchester Street Shooting
Man, 29, Pleads Guilty In Fatal Westchester Street Shooting A 29-year-old man has pleaded guilty in the fatal shooting of a 41-year-old victim killed during a street dispute in Westchester County last summer.  Yonkers resident Xavier Palmer, 29, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter, a violent felony, in Westchester County Court on Thursday, June 18, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, June 23. The conviction stems from the fatal shooting of James Hardy, 41, of Mount Vernon, on Aug. 11, 2025. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Yonkers Police responded just before 12:30 a.m. to the area of 30 C…
Restaurant To Close, Move To Another Location After 24 Years In Hudson Valley: 'End Is Near' Restaurant To Close, Move To Another Location After 24 Years In Hudson Valley: 'End Is Near'
Restaurant To Close, Move To Another Location After 24 Years In Hudson Valley: 'End Is Near' After more than two decades serving the Putnam County community, a local restaurant has announced it will eventually close its Route 311 restaurant and downsize.  La Famiglia Bar & Grill, located at 110 Route 311 in Lake Carmel, announced on Sunday, June 21, that it is not closing at the end of the month, despite concerns from customers. However, the owners said its time in Carmel is nearing an end after more than 24 years serving the community.  "It saddens us greatly to leave [the] Carmel area after serving you all for over 24 years," the owner wrote in a message to cus…
New Dairy Queen Blizzard Flavors, Slush Float Celebrate Summer's Return New Dairy Queen Blizzard Flavors, Slush Float Celebrate Summer's Return
New Dairy Queen Blizzard Flavors, Slush Float Celebrate Summer's Return Dairy Queen is adding several new flavors and treats to its menu just in time for summer. DQ is launching three new Blizzard Treats and a patriotic Stars & Stripes Misty Slush Float, the chain announced in a news release on Tuesday, June 23. The new items will be available at participating locations starting on Sunday, June 29. The new Blizzard Cup Lineup is inspired by the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The international flavors include Strawberry Mango-flavored Mochi, Biscoff Cookie, and Mexican-style Hot Chocolate. The Strawberry Mango-flavored Mochi Blizzard Treat features man…
Man Exposes Himself In Front Of Child In Supermarket Parking Lot In NY: Sheriff Man Exposes Himself In Front Of Child In Supermarket Parking Lot In NY: Sheriff
Man Exposes Himself In Front Of Child In Supermarket Parking Lot In NY: Sheriff A 61-year-old Dutchess County man is accused of masturbating in front of two people, including a minor, inside a car in a Putnam County supermarket parking lot, authorities said. Pawling resident Richard S. Davis, 61, was arrested on Friday, June 19, in connection with an incident in Patterson reported in February, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, June 23.  According to the Sheriff's Office, on Feb. 21, the agency received a report of a man exposing himself and masturbating while parked at the ACME supermarket on Route 22. Two people who had been inside a n…
Trump Will Attend World Cup MetLife Finals, FIFA Prez Says Trump Will Attend World Cup MetLife Finals, FIFA Prez Says
Trump Will Attend World Cup MetLife Finals, FIFA Prez Says President Trump will be attending the World Cup finals held at MetLife Stadium next month, league officials confirmed. FIFA President Gianni Infantino made the announcement on "Fox & Friends" Tuesday, 23.  The U.S. president is expected to present the winning team with the trophy on July 19, as he did at the Club World Cup Finals in New Jersey during Chelsea's trophy lift, leaving players confused. One of the biggest questions surrounding Trump's appearance at the World Cup is how it could affect traffic around MetLife Stadium. Authorities have repeatedly warned fans to expec…
Alleged Veteran Abuse At Westchester Facility Prompts Demand For Probe From Lawmakers Alleged Veteran Abuse At Westchester Facility Prompts Demand For Probe From Lawmakers
Alleged Veteran Abuse At Westchester Facility Prompts Demand For Probe From Lawmakers A group of lawmakers is demanding an immediate investigation into alleged abuse at a New York State Veterans Home in Northern Westchester after hidden-camera footage reportedly showed a resident being assaulted by a staff member.  The call for action came during a press conference held Monday, June 22, at Cortlandt Town Hall, where state Sens. Shelley Mayer and Pete Harckham, Assemblymembers Dana Levenberg, Matt Slater, and Chris Burdick, and Cortlandt Town Board Member Robert Mayes joined the veteran's wife, Angela Sangro.  According to a recent News12 report, Sangro secretly ins…
ESPN NFL Analyst Loses Arm In Horrific Crash: 'I'm Incredibly Fortunate' ESPN NFL Analyst Loses Arm In Horrific Crash: 'I'm Incredibly Fortunate'
ESPN NFL Analyst Loses Arm In Horrific Crash: 'I'm Incredibly Fortunate' ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller said his left arm was amputated after he crashed his SUV into an oncoming tractor-trailer. Miller shared details of the crash and his injuries in a social media post on Tuesday, June 23. The 42-year-old said he was airlifted to a hospital in Joplin, Missouri, where he underwent a life-saving amputation. The Webb City, Missouri, native also suffered severe injuries, including "multiple fractures and broken ribs." "I'm deeply grateful for the exceptional care I have received, from the first responders to the doctors, nurses, and medical staff," Miller …
Hochul, AG James Sue Trump Admin Over Unmasking Federal Agents — DOJ Fighting Back Hochul, AG James Sue Trump Admin Over Unmasking Federal Agents — DOJ Fighting Back
Hochul, AG James Sue Trump Admin Over Unmasking Federal Agents — DOJ Fighting Back A high-stakes legal fight has erupted between New York state leaders and the Trump administration over a new package of immigration-related state laws set to take effect this week, including one requiring the unmasking of federal agents.  Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday, June 23, that they have filed a lawsuit seeking to protect several newly enacted state laws concerning immigration enforcement and law enforcement accountability.  On the same day, the US Department of Justice signaled it would challenge the legislation and then filed it…
Body Of Missing NY Fisherman Found After Weeklong Search Along CT Coast Body Of Missing NY Fisherman Found After Weeklong Search Along CT Coast
Body Of Missing NY Fisherman Found After Weeklong Search Along CT Coast The body of a New York fisherman was found a week after he was pulled beneath the water off the Connecticut coast, authorities announced Tuesday, June 23. Kwahiwi Edwards, 34, of Queens, was found Saturday, June 20, on a beach near Shoreline Drive in Stratford, according to Fairfield police. The grim discovery ended days of searching after Edwards disappeared June 13 near Fairfield's Penfield Beach. Police said Edwards and another fisherman became stranded on a reef as a rising tide quickly surrounded them and cut them off from the shore.  A witness who saw them stranded on the reef d…
Trailer Carrying Insulation Catches Fire In Westchester County Trailer Carrying Insulation Catches Fire In Westchester County
Trailer Carrying Insulation Catches Fire In Westchester County A trailer loaded with insulation went up in flames in Westchester County, prompting a firefighter response. The fire happened at around 3:20 p.m. on Monday, June 22, at the intersection of Avon Circle and North Ridge Street in Rye Brook, according to the Port Chester Fire Department.  Fire crews soon arrived and found the trailer covered in flames. Crews began dousing it and soon put out the main body of the fire.  After around 20 more minutes, during which firefighters removed the burnt debris, the fire was considered under control. 
Starbucks Releasing New 'Bearista' Cups After Original Frenzy: When To Get One Starbucks Releasing New 'Bearista' Cups After Original Frenzy: When To Get One
Starbucks Releasing New 'Bearista' Cups After Original Frenzy: When To Get One Starbucks is giving customers another chance to get its viral Bearista cup, this time with a summer twist. The coffeehouse chain will launch limited-edition Pink Bearista Glass Cold Cups, Starbucks announced on Monday, June 22. The new edition of the popular bear-shaped drinkware will be at select Starbucks cafés on Monday, July 13, while supplies last. Starbucks Rewards Reserve members will get early access beginning Thursday, July 9, through Starbucks Shop, the company's new online store for merchandise, coffee, and coffee subscriptions. The new collectible is part of Star…
2 Employees Hurt In Auto Shop Fire In Hudson Valley 2 Employees Hurt In Auto Shop Fire In Hudson Valley
2 Employees Hurt In Auto Shop Fire In Hudson Valley Two workers were injured after a fire broke out at a mechanic shop in Putnam County.  The incident began a little before 6 p.m. on Monday, June 22, when the Lake Carmel Fire Department was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at North East Performance, located at 1210 Route 52 in Carmel.  Arriving firefighters found that flames had extended into the building's attic space, according to the department.  Engine, tanker, and rescue crews soon arrived and immediately began putting the blaze out.  Fire officials said the quick action helped contain the fl…
Kindergarten Teacher's Family Loses Home In Hudson Valley Blaze — But Help Now Pouring In Kindergarten Teacher's Family Loses Home In Hudson Valley Blaze — But Help Now Pouring In
Kindergarten Teacher's Family Loses Home In Hudson Valley Blaze — But Help Now Pouring In A kindergarten teacher and her family are beginning the difficult process of rebuilding after a devastating fire destroyed their Orange County home over the weekend, prompting an outpouring of support from the community.  The blaze broke out just before 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, on Peter Avenue in the Town of Newburgh, according to the Cronomer Valley Fire Department.  While responding, firefighters saw smoke pouring from the home and requested a re-dispatch for an active fire before quickly upgrading the incident to a second alarm.  When crews arrived, they found an intens…
Sleeping Drunk Driver Caught With Nearly Pound Of Cocaine On Thruway In Westchester: NYSP Sleeping Drunk Driver Caught With Nearly Pound Of Cocaine On Thruway In Westchester: NYSP
Sleeping Drunk Driver Caught With Nearly Pound Of Cocaine On Thruway In Westchester: Nysp A Bronx man faces a heap of charges after police said they found him sleeping in a car parked on the shoulder of Interstate 95 in Westchester County — as well as over 430 grams of cocaine.  Miguel Perez Mendez, 43, was arrested on Sunday, June 21, after a welfare check on I-95 North in Mamaroneck, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 22. According to the agency, at around 7:15 p.m. on Sunday, troopers saw a car parked on the right shoulder of the Thruway and conducted a welfare check. Inside, police said they found Perez Mendez asleep in the driver's seat.  Troope…
Get Commemorative Mountain Dew Cans For Just 5 Cents: Here's How Get Commemorative Mountain Dew Cans For Just 5 Cents: Here's How
Get Commemorative Mountain Dew Cans For Just 5 Cents: Here's How Mountain Dew is giving fans a chance to buy a piece of the brand's history for a nickel. The soda brand will sell 1,948 limited-edition commemorative can bundles, PepsiCo announced in a news release on Tuesday, June 23. The bundles will be exclusively available through TikTok Shop starting on Monday, June 29. The number of bundles honors 1948, the year Mountain Dew was created by two brothers in Tennessee. The commemorative can features the brand's origin story printed on the label and is tied to Mountain Dew's "American Original - Tasting Great Since '48" campaign. Each $0.05 bundle …
Firefighter Saved From Burning Home In Westchester County Firefighter Saved From Burning Home In Westchester County
Firefighter Saved From Burning Home In Westchester County This story has been updated.  A firefighter was found and removed from a burning home after falling into a basement during a two-alarm house fire in Northern Westchester.  The blaze broke out shortly after 8 p.m. on Monday, June 22, on Elmwood Road in the Vista section of Lewisboro, prompting a large mutual-aid response from fire departments in both New York and Connecticut, the Pound Ridge Fire Department said.  According to the department, firefighters had just finished their Monday night training drill when they were dispatched to the scene along with several neighboring …
Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge
Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge A Danbury woman accused of leaving her newborn son in a dumpster to die nearly a decade ago is now facing a murder charge with special circumstances, prosecutors said. Dominique Harrison, 28, of Danbury, was arrested last week, but authorities did not provide details about the alleged crime until her arraignment Monday, officials said. The charges stem from an investigation into the 2018 discovery of human remains in Stamford, Danbury police said. It's unclear why she was not arrested until now.  At Monday's arraignment, Assistant State's Attorney Mary-Caitlin Harding said Harrison ad…
Savannah Guthrie Responds On Air To Chilling New Report About Her Missing Mom: Watch Savannah Guthrie Responds On Air To Chilling New Report About Her Missing Mom: Watch
Savannah Guthrie Responds On Air To Chilling New Report About Her Missing Mom: Watch A painful family mystery spilled into a live television moment. NBC "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie gave an emotional on-air response Tuesday, June 23, after the show reported new details about a second note sent after her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The "Today" segment can be viewed here.  An emotional Savannah Guthrie shared a renewed plea for help in finding her missing mother after a new report about a note sent after her disappearance that indicated Nancy Guthrie had died. https://t.co/pxhsWZqACa — TODAY (@TODAYshow) June 23, 2026 Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from …
Second Victim ID'd Months After Deadly Westchester County House Fire (UPDATE) Second Victim ID'd Months After Deadly Westchester County House Fire (UPDATE)
Second Victim ID'd Months After Deadly Westchester County House Fire (Update) Authorities have identified the second person who died in a devastating house fire in Northern Westchester earlier this year that claimed two lives and injured several others.   The second victim found dead inside a home on Old Shop Road in Lewisboro on Thursday, April 16, has been identified as Allison L. Enwright, 52, New York State Police announced on Monday night, June 22.  The identification comes more than two months after the fire broke out at around 12:40 p.m. on April 16, in the Cross River hamlet.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, troopers and local poli…
Cancer Cases Kept Growing Near This NJ Landfill: NJ.com's New Findings Are Staggering Cancer Cases Kept Growing Near This NJ Landfill: NJ.com's New Findings Are Staggering
Cancer Cases Kept Growing Near This NJ Landfill: NJ.com's New Findings Are Staggering Any given neighbor near the Aeromarine landfill seems to have cancer. Now, a newly released study commissioned by NJ Advance Media is putting numbers to that fear — and the results are staggering. Residents living near the former landfill are 15% more likely to have cancer than other Monmouth County residents, according to findings released Tuesday, June 23 by the news outlet. Researchers also found cancer rates increased the closer residents lived to the contaminated site, NJ.com reports.m The findings come as NJ.com says it has documented 370 cancer cases within a roughly 0.6-square-mile…
6 Dead In NY Knights Inn Fire, Suspect Charged With Manslaughter, Arson (UPDATE) 6 Dead In NY Knights Inn Fire, Suspect Charged With Manslaughter, Arson (UPDATE)
6 Dead In NY Knights Inn Fire, Suspect Charged With Manslaughter, Arson (Update) The death toll of a devastating fire at a New York Knights Inn has increased to six — and a 24-year-old man now faces manslaughter charges, police said.  Broome County resident Tyler J. Russell, of Endwell, was arrested Monday evening, June 22, following an investigation into the deadly blaze at the Knights Inn on East Main Street in Endwell, New York State Police said in an update on Monday night. As previously reported by Daily Voice, the fire broke out at around 6 a.m. on Monday at the Knights Inn, located at 2603 East Main St.  When firefighters arrived, they found heavy blac…
McDonald's Reviving Fan-Favorite Menu Item McDonald's Reviving Fan-Favorite Menu Item
McDonald's Reviving Fan-Favorite Menu Item McDonald's is bringing back one of its most recognizable desserts for a limited time as summer gets underway. The Fried Apple Pie will return to participating McDonald's locations nationwide, the fast-food giant announced in a news release on Tuesday, June 16. The handheld dessert will be available starting on Tuesday, June 23. In the 1960s, an East Tennessee McDonald's restaurant owner named Litton Cochran created a fried apple hand pie. The dessert became a local favorite before eventually becoming a McDonald's classic. The Fried Apple Pie features an apple filling wr…
Best Burgers, Fries, Chicken, Pizza, Tacos Ranked In Fast-Food Survey Best Burgers, Fries, Chicken, Pizza, Tacos Ranked In Fast-Food Survey
Best Burgers, Fries, Chicken, Pizza, Tacos Ranked In Fast-Food Survey America’s fast-food favorites are getting a fresh ranking. McDonald’s is the most considered fast-food brand in the US, according to YouGov America’s 2026 US restaurant brand rankings report. YouGov America ranked fast-food brands by consideration, asking consumers where they would consider buying food or drinks the next time they were in the market. McDonald’s led with 39.6 percent. Chick-fil-A followed at 35.5 percent, with Wendy’s third at 33.2 percent. The rest of the top 10 were Burger King at 31.6 percent, Taco Bell at 31.2 percent, Subway at 29.3 percent, KFC at 25 percent, Domino…
Nancy Guthrie Case Update: Troubling New Details Emerge About Ransom Note Nancy Guthrie Case Update: Troubling New Details Emerge About Ransom Note
Nancy Guthrie Case Update: Troubling New Details Emerge About Ransom Note A deeply troubling new detail has emerged in the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother. Click here for a new, updated story - Savannah Guthrie Responds On Air To Chilling New Report About Her Missing Mom: Watch NBC News reported Tuesday, June 23, that a second ransom note sent to media outlets said 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie had died after she vanished from her Tucson, Arizona, home. Guthrie, the mother of NBC "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, disappeared on Sunday, Feb. 1. She has not been found. The note, sent Friday, Feb. 6, claimed her death was unintentional and said she was …
Popular Blood Pressure Medication Recalled, FDA Says: What To Know Popular Blood Pressure Medication Recalled, FDA Says: What To Know
Popular Blood Pressure Medication Recalled, FDA Says: What To Know More than 11,000 bottles of a blood pressure medication are being recalled because the tablets may not dissolve properly in a person's body. Inventia Healthcare Limited voluntarily recalled 25-milligram tablets of chlorthalidone, according to a Food and Drug Administration enforcement report dated Friday, June 5. The medication is commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention. The recalled tablets were sold in 100-count and 1,000-count bottles. A total of 11,460 bottles are included in the recall. According to the FDA, the recall was issued b…
M&M's Makeover Coming: What Shoppers Will Notice M&M's Makeover Coming: What Shoppers Will Notice
M&M's Makeover Coming: What Shoppers Will Notice One of America’s most recognizable candies is getting a new look. Mars plans to debut an artificial dye-free version of M&M's in August, The Wall Street Journal first reported in a story published Thursday, June 18. The new version will not include the full classic color mix at first. The dye-free M&M's will launch in red, yellow, orange, and green, according to the WSJ report. Blue and brown will be omitted from the initial release. The problem is blue. Mars has been working to replace synthetic dyes with colors from natural sources, but creating a reliable blue at a huge scale …
Gusty Storms Now Headed East: Here's When System Will Exit, Skies Become Clear Gusty Storms Now Headed East: Here's When System Will Exit, Skies Become Clear
Gusty Storms Now Headed East: Here's When System Will Exit, Skies Become Clear A storm system that dumped drenching downpours and brought gusty winds is now moving east as a cold front moves through with precipitation continuing in many locations at daybreak on Tuesday, June 23. Widespread rain arrived Monday afternoon, June 22, followed by periods of heavier rain and downpours that lingered overnight into Tuesday. A total of 1 to 2 inches of rain is expected by late Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service said. A satellite image shows the system moving from west to east at daybreak on Tuesday, June 23. National Weather Service A satellite image s…
Record-Setting 'SportsCenter' Anchor, NY Native Retiring From ESPN Record-Setting 'SportsCenter' Anchor, NY Native Retiring From ESPN
Record-Setting 'SportsCenter' Anchor, NY Native Retiring From ESPN A trailblazer for women in sports media is leaving ESPN after 34 years with "The Worldwide Leader in Sports." "SportsCenter" anchor Linda Cohn will retire on Tuesday, June 30, the network announced in a news release on Monday, June 22. She has hosted more than 5,500 episodes of "SportsCenter," which is more than anyone in ESPN's history. Before her departure, Cohn will return to ESPN's Bristol, Connecticut, headquarters for a final night of "SportsCenter" appearances on Friday, June 26. She's scheduled to appear on the 6 p.m., 10 p.m., and 11 p.m. ET editions of "SportsCenter" as …
Ex-NYPD Officer From Hudson Valley Who Took $30K In Bribes, Transported Drugs Gets Prison Time Ex-NYPD Officer From Hudson Valley Who Took $30K In Bribes, Transported Drugs Gets Prison Time
Ex-nypd Officer From Hudson Valley Who Took $30K In Bribes, Transported Drugs Gets Prison Time A former NYPD officer from Orange County who admitted using his badge, firearm, and police credentials to help a drug trafficking organization will spend years in federal prison.  Andrew Nguyen, 41, of Harriman, was sentenced Monday, June 22, to 90 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to solicit and receive bribes, conspiracy to distribute narcotics, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced.  According to federal prosecutors, Nguyen spent nearly three yea…
Man, 74, Convicted Of Sawing Victim's Septic Pipe In Hudson Valley — For The Third Time Man, 74, Convicted Of Sawing Victim's Septic Pipe In Hudson Valley — For The Third Time
Man, 74, Convicted Of Sawing Victim's Septic Pipe In Hudson Valley — For The Third Time A 74-year-old man has been convicted of criminal mischief after repeatedly cutting his neighbor's septic pipe over claims of bad odors in Orange County, prosecutors said. Newburgh resident Nicholas Gemma, 74, was convicted on Thursday, June 18, of fourth-degree criminal mischief, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, June 22. According to the DA's Office, the incident leading to Gemma's conviction happened on Dec. 13, 2025, when Town of Newburgh Police officers responded to a residence regarding a damaged septic pipe. The victim told police that he watched surve…
Xfinity Outage Hits Thousands Nationwide Xfinity Outage Hits Thousands Nationwide
Xfinity Outage Hits Thousands Nationwide If your screen suddenly froze, you were not alone. Xfinity users reported a sharp spike in service problems on Monday afternoon, June 22, with more than 25,000 logged on Downdetector.com. A Downdetector chart showed 25,541 reports at about 4:15 p.m., far above the normal baseline for Xfinity by Comcast. Most involved TV service. Downdetector data showed that 77 percent of user submissions were tied to video issues, 13 percent to internet service, and 8 percent to TV streaming. Users reported frozen screens, loading loops, error messages, and trouble accessing the service. The d…