Man Forcibly Touches Woman On Train, Assaults Store Clerk Within 18 Hours In NY: Sheriff Man Forcibly Touches Woman On Train, Assaults Store Clerk Within 18 Hours In NY: Sheriff Man Forcibly Touches Woman On Train, Assaults Store Clerk Within 18 Hours In NY: Sheriff
Man Forcibly Touches Woman On Train, Assaults Store Clerk Within 18 Hours In NY: Sheriff A 24-year-old man was arrested twice in Putnam County within about 18 hours — first in connection with a gas station assault and later after a woman reported being forcibly touched aboard a train, authorities said.  Brewster resident Diego Rodriguez-Ordonez was arrested twice in connection with both incidents on Tuesday, Sept. 29, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. The events leading to his most recent arrest occurred at around 9:09 p.m. on Tuesday, when Putnam County 911 received a report from a female passenger who said a man had forcibly touched h…

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'Leaf Peeper' Trains Return To Metro-North For Autumn Lovers In Hudson Valley: Here's When 'Leaf Peeper' Trains Return To Metro-North For Autumn Lovers In Hudson Valley: Here's When 'Leaf Peeper' Trains Return To Metro-North For Autumn Lovers In Hudson Valley: Here's When
'Leaf Peeper' Trains Return To Metro-North For Autumn Lovers In Hudson Valley: Here's When A popular seasonal service for Metro-North riders looking to take in the region's fall foliage is making its return.  Metro-North's popular “Leaf Peeper” trains will return on Saturday, Oct. 3, adding six trains each weekend for travelers heading along the Hudson Line during peak foliage season, the MTA announced on Thursday, Oct. 1.  The seasonal service will continue every weekend through Sunday, Nov. 8.  Three additional morning trains will travel north toward Beacon and Poughkeepsie, giving riders more opportunities to visit the Hudson Valley as autumn colors spread acro…
No Charges For Trooper Who Fatally Shot Knife-Wielding Man In Hudson Valley: AG No Charges For Trooper Who Fatally Shot Knife-Wielding Man In Hudson Valley: AG No Charges For Trooper Who Fatally Shot Knife-Wielding Man In Hudson Valley: AG
No Charges For Trooper Who Fatally Shot Knife-Wielding Man In Hudson Valley: AG A state trooper will not face criminal charges for fatally shooting a 28-year-old man armed with a knife following a hours-long search in Orange County in 2024, state investigators announced.  The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation concluded that Trooper Thomas Raymond was legally justified when he shot and killed Ali Ali in a wooded area of Woodbury on Sept. 18, 2024, according to a report released Wednesday, Sept. 30.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, the encounter followed a search that began after State Police learned Ali was wanted by the NYPD.&…
WATCH: Bodycam Shows Teen Charge At Cops Before Being Shot Dead In Hudson Valley WATCH: Bodycam Shows Teen Charge At Cops Before Being Shot Dead In Hudson Valley WATCH: Bodycam Shows Teen Charge At Cops Before Being Shot Dead In Hudson Valley
Watch: Bodycam Shows Teen Charge At Cops Before Being Shot Dead In Hudson Valley Newly released body-camera footage shows the moments before officers fatally shot a minor who suddenly charged toward them after sitting on the ledge of a bridge last June in Dutchess County. The victim, previously identified by Daily Voice as Oscar Granados Colindres, died following the June 27 encounter with members of the New York State Police, Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office and Village of Wappingers Falls Police Department. New York Attorney General Letitia James released the footage Wednesday, Sept. 30, as her office continues investigating the shooting. ** WARNING: The videos c…
Cause Of Death Revealed For Rob Lowe's 13-Year-Old Niece Cause Of Death Revealed For Rob Lowe's 13-Year-Old Niece Cause Of Death Revealed For Rob Lowe's 13-Year-Old Niece
Cause Of Death Revealed For Rob Lowe's 13-Year-Old Niece A ruling has been released in the death of Rob Lowe’s 13-year-old niece, whose family remembered her as a creative girl who loved to dance. Fiona Hepler Lowe’s death was ruled a suicide Thursday night, Oct. 1, People reported, citing the coroner’s office. She was the daughter of actor Chad Lowe and producer Kim Painter. The medical examiner told People that Fiona was pronounced dead at 1:14 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at a local hospital. The report identifies the manner of death but does not specify a medical cause. Fiona was the middle of Chad and Kim’s three daughters. Her sisters are Mabe…

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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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Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Gold Scam; More Victims Sought: PA Police Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Gold Scam; More Victims Sought: PA Police Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Gold Scam; More Victims Sought: PA Police
Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Gold Scam; More Victims Sought: PA Police Scammers posing as federal agents have stolen approximately $6.5 million from victims across the country, Pennsylvania State Police said. Investigators have now identified an 87-year-old woman who reported handing over $1.5 million in gold. The newly identified victim, from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, confirmed meeting a suspect traveling in the Honda linked to the investigation on Friday, Aug. 28, according to an update shared on Thursday, Oct. 1. Police announced the $6.5 million nationwide total on Friday, Sept. 25, identifying victims in Maryland and Washington State. The latest update…

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Fire Risks Spark Recalls Of Popular Hand Warmers: See Which Brands Fire Risks Spark Recalls Of Popular Hand Warmers: See Which Brands Fire Risks Spark Recalls Of Popular Hand Warmers: See Which Brands
Fire Risks Spark Recalls Of Popular Hand Warmers: See Which Brands More than 82,000 rechargeable hand warmers are being recalled because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and catch fire. Kobayashi Consumer Products recalled about 77,000 HotHands rechargeable hand warmers, while Gobi Heat recalled about 5,500 of its rechargeable hand warmers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. About 47 additional Gobi Heat warmers were sold in Canada. The lithium-ion batteries and electrical components in both products can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. The recalled HotHands warmers are white with orange accents…

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Fire Risks Spark Recalls Of Popular Hand Warmers: See Which Brands Fire Risks Spark Recalls Of Popular Hand Warmers: See Which Brands Fire Risks Spark Recalls Of Popular Hand Warmers: See Which Brands
Fire Risks Spark Recalls Of Popular Hand Warmers: See Which Brands More than 82,000 rechargeable hand warmers are being recalled because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and catch fire. Kobayashi Consumer Products recalled about 77,000 HotHands rechargeable hand warmers, while Gobi Heat recalled about 5,500 of its rechargeable hand warmers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. About 47 additional Gobi Heat warmers were sold in Canada. The lithium-ion batteries and electrical components in both products can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. The recalled HotHands warmers are white with orange accents…

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Ex-Disney Star Names Actor Who Dumped For Not Being 'Famous Enough': 'Hollywood Is Brutal' Ex-Disney Star Names Actor Who Dumped For Not Being 'Famous Enough': 'Hollywood Is Brutal' Ex-Disney Star Names Actor Who Dumped For Not Being 'Famous Enough': 'Hollywood Is Brutal'
Ex-Disney Star Names Actor Who Dumped For Not Being 'Famous Enough': 'Hollywood Is Brutal' Connecticut native Christy Carlson Romano says her teenage romance with a co-star ended after his team decided she "wasn't famous enough" for him.  The Milford-born former Disney star, 42, shared the claim on Instagram on Wednesday, Sept. 30. She has been making several major admissions on social media ahead of her memoir’s Oct. 6 release. The book, “Once Upon a Trainwreck: The Fall and Rise of a Child Star,” explores her childhood fame and struggles with addiction. In one such story, the now 42-year-old Romano said she dated her "Cadet Kelly" co-star Shawn Ashmore when she was 1…