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Stray Bullet That Killed College Athlete At NY Party Leads To Guilty Plea Stray Bullet That Killed College Athlete At NY Party Leads To Guilty Plea
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.…

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by Jillian Pikora
Sports
Fans Punished For Storming NBA Finals Court To Take Wembanyama Selfie Fans Punished For Storming NBA Finals Court To Take Wembanyama Selfie
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…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Man Charged In Sexually Motivated Burglary That Prompted School Lockout In Hudson Valley: Cops Man Charged In Sexually Motivated Burglary That Prompted School Lockout In Hudson Valley: Cops
Man Charged In Sexually Motivated Burglary That Prompted School Lockout In Hudson Valley: Cops A 41-year-old man is facing felony charges after a burglary investigation at an apartment complex in Greene County that led to a nearby elementary school being placed on lockout, police said. Mario Quimatoa Tubon, 41, of Catskill, was arrested on Thursday, June 4, and charged with second-degree burglary as a sexually motivated felony and forcible touching, New York State Police announced.  The events leading to his arrest began on Wednesday, June 3, after Greene County 911 received a report of a burglary in progress at an apartment complex on Embought Road in Catskill, according to pol…

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by Ben Crnic
News
34-Year Mystery Solved After Remains Found In PA Field ID'd As Missing NY Mom 34-Year Mystery Solved After Remains Found In PA Field ID'd As Missing NY Mom
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 …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Actor's Residuals From Blockbuster Hit Are 'Enough To Buy NY Hot Dog': Report Actor's Residuals From Blockbuster Hit Are 'Enough To Buy NY Hot Dog': Report
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…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Hudson River Psychiatric Center Fire: Firefighters Hospitalized, Air Quality Monitored Hudson River Psychiatric Center Fire: Firefighters Hospitalized, Air Quality Monitored
Hudson River Psychiatric Center Fire: Firefighters Hospitalized, Air Quality Monitored Health officials are advising residents sensitive to smoke to limit outdoor activity following the massive fire that tore through the former Hudson River Psychiatric Center property in Dutchess County — and sent two firefighters to the hospital. The Fairview Fire District released new details on Thursday afternoon, June 4, about the historic multi-alarm blaze that destroyed the former Administration Building at the Hudson Heritage redevelopment site in the Town of Poughkeepsie.   As previously reported by Daily Voice, the building, designed by renowned architect Thomas S. Kirkbride and desi…

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by Ben Crnic
News
'Insane' Mid-Air Incident Involving JetBlue Flight, Small Plane Under Investigation 'Insane' Mid-Air Incident Involving JetBlue Flight, Small Plane Under Investigation
'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 …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Fallen Tree Knocks Out Power To Dozens Of Homes In North Salem Fallen Tree Knocks Out Power To Dozens Of Homes In North Salem
Fallen Tree Knocks Out Power To Dozens Of Homes In North Salem 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…

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by Ben Crnic
News
'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy Stabbed To Death, NY Native 'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy Stabbed To Death, NY Native
'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…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Jeep Hits 3 Kids In Hudson Valley Neighborhood, 2 Critical (UPDATE) Jeep Hits 3 Kids In Hudson Valley Neighborhood, 2 Critical (UPDATE)
Jeep Hits 3 Kids In Hudson Valley Neighborhood, 2 Critical (Update) 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…

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by Ben Crnic
News
'Accidental' Text Message Scams On Rise: What To Watch For 'Accidental' Text Message Scams On Rise: What To Watch For
'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…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Newest Trader Joe's Mini Totes Features Stripes: When To Get One Newest Trader Joe's Mini Totes Features Stripes: When To Get One
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…

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by Chris Spiker