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Chef Who Jumped From Burning Westchester Home Now Needs Help, Friends Say Chef Who Jumped From Burning Westchester Home Now Needs Help, Friends Say Chef Who Jumped From Burning Westchester Home Now Needs Help, Friends Say
Chef Who Jumped From Burning Westchester Home Now Needs Help, Friends Say A Westchester County chef who has provided food to people affected by disasters across the country is now receiving help from his own community after losing everything in a devastating house fire last week.  The house fire victim, whom friends identified only as Michael, escaped the burning home on Mountain Road in Irvington by jumping from a second-story window after the fire broke out early Wednesday morning, Sept. 23, according to a GoFundMe started on his behalf by Adrian Shanker.  The blaze began at around 5 a.m., as previously reported by Daily Voice. Firefighters from Irvin…

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Girl, 16, Found Safe After Intense 2-Day Search In Hudson Valley Girl, 16, Found Safe After Intense 2-Day Search In Hudson Valley Girl, 16, Found Safe After Intense 2-Day Search In Hudson Valley
Girl, 16, Found Safe After Intense 2-Day Search In Hudson Valley A missing 16-year-old girl was found safe in Orange County after an intense two-day search involving local and federal authorities, police said. The teenager was first reported missing to the Town of New Windsor Police Department at around 6:28 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, the department said on Sunday, Sept. 27.  New Windsor officers and detectives began investigating and followed multiple leads over the next two days. On Saturday, Sept. 26, the girl was eventually found in the Town of Newburgh, police said. Authorities did not release the teenager's name or provide details about…
2 Admit To Crack Cocaine Sales In Hudson Valley, Face Years In Prison: DA 2 Admit To Crack Cocaine Sales In Hudson Valley, Face Years In Prison: DA 2 Admit To Crack Cocaine Sales In Hudson Valley, Face Years In Prison: DA
2 Admit To Crack Cocaine Sales In Hudson Valley, Face Years In Prison: DA Two men have pleaded guilty to selling crack cocaine in Rockland County following a months-long investigation that previously led to four arrests, prosecutors said.  Tyrone Stewart, 35, and Frantz Beauvais, 39, entered their pleas on Tuesday, Sept. 22, in Rockland County Court as part of the Rockland County Drug Task Force's “Operation Spring Cleaning,” the Rockland County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, Sept. 28.   As previously reported by Daily Voice, Stewart and Beauvais were among four people indicted as part of the operation, which was a months-long inve…
Woman Killed In Garbage Truck Crash In Hudson Valley: Report (DEVELOPING) Woman Killed In Garbage Truck Crash In Hudson Valley: Report (DEVELOPING) Woman Killed In Garbage Truck Crash In Hudson Valley: Report (DEVELOPING)
Woman Killed In Garbage Truck Crash In Hudson Valley: Report (Developing) A woman was killed and another person was hospitalized after a serious crash involving a garbage truck and a passenger vehicle in Rockland County, according to reports. The crash happened at Route 202 and Wilder Road in Wesley Hills on Monday, Sept. 28, The Monsey Scoop reported.  According to the outlet, the female driver of the passenger vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.  Meanwhile, a male passenger was pulled from the vehicle before being taken by Hatzoloh to Westchester Medical Center, the outlet reported. His condition was not immediately available. Authorities rema…
Well-Known Westchester County Coach, Training Facility Owner Dies Suddenly Well-Known Westchester County Coach, Training Facility Owner Dies Suddenly Well-Known Westchester County Coach, Training Facility Owner Dies Suddenly
Well-Known Westchester County Coach, Training Facility Owner Dies Suddenly A Westchester County sports performance coach and business owner who spent years mentoring young athletes is being remembered for the lasting impact he made on families throughout the region following his sudden death.  Jordan Bledsoe, owner and director of Velocity Sports Performance at 5 Browns Lane in Hawthorne, died recently at the age of 38, the business announced on Saturday, Sept. 26. More details surrounding Bledsoe's death were not made public. “Jordan was beloved by so many, including his family, friends, colleagues, and every athlete whose life he touched within the Vel…

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$270M Project To Protect Hudson Line From Floods, Mudslides: MTA Officials $270M Project To Protect Hudson Line From Floods, Mudslides: MTA Officials $270M Project To Protect Hudson Line From Floods, Mudslides: MTA Officials
$270M Project To Protect Hudson Line From Floods, Mudslides: MTA Officials A major project aimed at protecting Metro-North's Hudson Line from flooding, mudslides, and other extreme weather is moving forward, with nearly $20 million awarded to begin designing the improvements.  The MTA announced this week that it awarded a $19.7 million design contract for work along the Hudson Line between Spuyten Duyvil in the Bronx and Hastings-on-Hudson.  The project is part of a broader $800 million resiliency effort included in the MTA's 2025-2029 Capital Plan, MTA officials said. The specific project moving into design is expected to cost $270 million and will…

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Billy Joel Motorcycle Auction Details Announced — More Than 70 Bikes For Sale Billy Joel Motorcycle Auction Details Announced — More Than 70 Bikes For Sale Billy Joel Motorcycle Auction Details Announced — More Than 70 Bikes For Sale
Billy Joel Motorcycle Auction Details Announced — More Than 70 Bikes For Sale Billy Joel has released the details of his long-awaited motorcycle auction. The 77-year-old Piano Man will auction off his collection Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Javits Center in Manhattan, auctioneer Gooding Christie’s announced Monday, Sept. 28. More than 70 of Joel’s bikes from his extensive collection will be available to the highest bidders, Gooding Christie’s said. All lots will be sold without reserve. “I've always been drawn to bikes built by people who cared about getting every detail right,” Joel said in a press release. “I've loved building this collection. Now …

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Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats
Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats Starbucks is expanding its fall menu with a new iced espresso drink and three seasonal desserts. The coffee chain will launch the Aerocano and three Mini Pies, Starbucks announced on Monday, Sept. 28. The new menu items will be available starting on Tuesday, Sept. 29, which is also National Coffee Day. The Aerocano is made with Starbucks Blonde Espresso that is air-whipped to create a light foam and cascading appearance. The company describes the drink as a modern take on an Iced Americano. View this post on Instagram Starbucks is also adding…

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Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats
Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats Starbucks is expanding its fall menu with a new iced espresso drink and three seasonal desserts. The coffee chain will launch the Aerocano and three Mini Pies, Starbucks announced on Monday, Sept. 28. The new menu items will be available starting on Tuesday, Sept. 29, which is also National Coffee Day. The Aerocano is made with Starbucks Blonde Espresso that is air-whipped to create a light foam and cascading appearance. The company describes the drink as a modern take on an Iced Americano. View this post on Instagram Starbucks is also adding…

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Al Roker Reveals Surprising Reason He Disappeared From 'Today' Set During Middle Of Show Al Roker Reveals Surprising Reason He Disappeared From 'Today' Set During Middle Of Show Al Roker Reveals Surprising Reason He Disappeared From 'Today' Set During Middle Of Show
Al Roker Reveals Surprising Reason He Disappeared From 'Today' Set During Middle Of Show A brief on-air handoff gave “Today” viewers a reason to wonder where Al Roker had gone. The 72-year-old weather anchor left the show early Monday, Sept. 28, after delivering the morning forecast. Savannah Guthrie told viewers, “We have Dylan (Dryer) taking over for Al, who had to leave a little bit early.” The reason did not emerge until Roker posted a video from outside a Manhattan courthouse on Instagram. “Well, got out of the 'Today' show early because I’ve got jury duty," Roker said while standing outside the court in Manhattan. "It’s everybody’s civic duty to do the duty.” He then pa…