Double-Homicide Victim Caught After Pistol-Whipping Woman In Hudson Valley, Police Say Double-Homicide Victim Caught After Pistol-Whipping Woman In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Double-Homicide Victim Caught After Pistol-Whipping Woman In Hudson Valley, Police Say A man wanted in connection with a double homicide in New York City was caught at a Brooklyn apartment after assaulting a victim in Westchester County, police said. Brooklyn resident Ronald Rashad Givhan, age 42, was apprehended in Brooklyn on Monday, Sept. 7, following a joint investigation by the New Rochelle Police Department, the NYPD, and the FBI, New Rochelle Police announced on Tuesday, Sept. 8.  Police said the New Rochelle case began at around 4:39 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 6, when officers responded to 23 1st St. for a reported serious domestic assault. There, a 31-year-old New Ro…
Snoop Dogg Will Pay You $30K To Eat Ice Cream: Here's How Snoop Dogg Will Pay You $30K To Eat Ice Cream: Here's How
Snoop Dogg Will Pay You $30K To Eat Ice Cream: Here's How If eating ice cream around the world sounds like a dream job, Snoop Dogg is hiring someone to do exactly that. Dr. Bombay is looking for an "International Ice Cream Taster" for a three-month contract paying $10,000 per month, according to a LinkedIn job posting. The person hired will travel, sample frozen desserts, track new flavor trends, and report discoveries back to Snoop Dogg and the Dr. Bombay team. The job includes uncovering unusual dessert trends, trying different flavors around the world, creating social media content, and helping develop new tastes. "Your mission? Taste. Tr…
'South Park' Changes Name To Mock Trump Before New Season 'South Park' Changes Name To Mock Trump Before New Season
'South Park' Changes Name To Mock Trump Before New Season "South Park" is taunting President Donald Trump again by giving itself a new name. Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone announced on Tuesday, Sept. 8, that the series is changing its name to "South America" ahead of its 29th season. The announcement came one day after the Comedy Central show won the Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program. The joke appears to reference Trump, who signed executive orders directing federal agencies to call Lake Ontario "Lake America" and the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America." Trump also called for New Mexico to be renamed "New America" in a rec…
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Vaccines Vaccines are the safest and most effective way to prevent disease. They significantly reduce risk by working with your body’s natural defenses to build protection. When you get a vaccine, your immune system responds and helps build protection. In some cases, the protection can last a lifetime from a series of vaccine doses. In others, such as tetanus or the flu, booster doses are needed every few years to keep you healthy. So, let’s talk about why it’s important for you and your family to stay up to date with your vaccines! How do vaccines work? Infections are caused by a disease-causing o…
Can Trump Pardon Lindsay Clancy? Her Lawyer Calls On President For Help After Mistrial Can Trump Pardon Lindsay Clancy? Her Lawyer Calls On President For Help After Mistrial
Can Trump Pardon Lindsay Clancy? Her Lawyer Calls On President For Help After Mistrial Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer is asking President Donald Trump to intervene after her murder trial ended without a verdict. There is one major obstacle: Trump cannot pardon her. Attorney Kevin Reddington appeared on "Good Morning America" on Tuesday, Sept. 8, days after a Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial. Clancy, 36, faces three first-degree murder charges in the deaths of her children at their Duxbury home in January 2023. Related: Mom Who Closely Followed Lindsay Clancy Case Kills 2-Year-Old Son, Prosecutors Say "Mr. President, I would hope you would consider this young lady, the type o…
Seatmate Reveals What Triggered Unruly Realtor's Mid-Air Meltdown: 'Jesus Is Bull—' Seatmate Reveals What Triggered Unruly Realtor's Mid-Air Meltdown: 'Jesus Is Bull—'
Seatmate Reveals What Triggered Unruly Realtor's Mid-Air Meltdown: 'Jesus Is Bull—' A New Jersey author says he was seated beside the unruly passenger who was later duct-taped aboard a flight last week — and is now revealing what he says triggered the meltdown. Jonathan Cahn, an author and religious leader who leads the Beth Israel Worship Center in Wayne, identified himself as the passenger seated beside Layne Arthur Lundeen, 67, of Arizona, aboard Newark-bound American Airlines Flight 618 in a 48-minute YouTube video shared Sunday, Sept. 7. Cahn said the conversation aboard the Thursday, Sept. 3, flight from Dallas to Newark turned to religion and his newest novel, …
This Quick Step Could Help You Avoid A Costly Surprise, IRS Says This Quick Step Could Help You Avoid A Costly Surprise, IRS Says
This Quick Step Could Help You Avoid A Costly Surprise, IRS Says An overlooked calculation could leave workers with less money each payday or an unwelcome surprise when they file their taxes. The IRS recommends checking federal income tax withholding at least once a year. Its free online Tax Withholding Estimator helps employees determine whether their employers are taking the right amount from their pay. Withhold too little, and a worker could face an additional tax bill and possibly penalties. Withhold too much, and take-home pay shrinks while more money goes toward a potential refund. The agency’s withholding guidance highlights several situations th…
Man, 37, Missing For Over Week In Hudson Valley — Police Seek Help Man, 37, Missing For Over Week In Hudson Valley — Police Seek Help
Man, 37, Missing For Over Week In Hudson Valley — Police Seek Help Police are asking for the public's help in finding a 37-year-old man who has been missing for more than a week after last being seen in Orange County.  Nicholas P. Francois was reported missing on Sunday, Sept. 6, after last being seen leaving his residence at 773 Pocatello Rd. in Middletown on foot on Monday, Aug. 31, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Sept. 8.   Francois was last seen sometime between 5 and 9 p.m., police said, adding that he is believed to be a danger to himself.  He is described as around 5-foot-7 and 280 pounds, with brown hair and br…
Ex-Penn State Coach, Convicted Child Sex Offender Jerry Sandusky Appeal Case Dismissed Ex-Penn State Coach, Convicted Child Sex Offender Jerry Sandusky Appeal Case Dismissed
Ex-Penn State Coach, Convicted Child Sex Offender Jerry Sandusky Appeal Case Dismissed Convicted child sex offender and former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky's latest bid to overturn his convictions has been dismissed after he declined to proceed with a purported victim recantation that had landed him a new evidentiary hearing. Senior Judge Maureen A. Skerda dismissed Sandusky's third Post-Conviction Relief Act petition on Tuesday, Sept. 8, after determining that the 82-year-old had been fully informed of his rights and understood his attorneys' decision to withdraw the claim involving R.R., identified in court records as Victim 10. Sandusky has 30 days to appeal, a…
NY Man, 26, Battling Cancer For Third Time — But Isn't Facing It Alone NY Man, 26, Battling Cancer For Third Time — But Isn't Facing It Alone
NY Man, 26, Battling Cancer For Third Time — But Isn't Facing It Alone A 26-year-old man from Northern Westchester who survived cancer twice as a child is facing the disease for a third time — and his community is now rallying around him.   Cortlandt Manor native Ian Manzares was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in November 2025 at age 25, according to family and friends. It is the latest chapter in a battle with cancer that began more than two decades ago. Manzares was just 4 years old when he was diagnosed with stage 4 rhabdomyosarcoma. He underwent treatment and beat the disease, only to receive another cancer diagnosis 10 years…
Drunk Driver Had 6-Year-Old In Car With Her In Dutchess County, NYSP Says Drunk Driver Had 6-Year-Old In Car With Her In Dutchess County, NYSP Says
Drunk Driver Had 6-Year-Old In Car With Her In Dutchess County, Nysp Says A 43-year-old woman is facing a felony charge after police said she was found driving drunk with a 6-year-old child in her vehicle in Dutchess County.  LaGrange resident Gianna Fantina-Santana, age 43, was arrested following a traffic stop on New Hackensack Road in Wappinger at around 8:16 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 6, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Sept. 8. According to the agency, troopers stopped Fantina-Santana as she was driving eastbound for alleged traffic violations and noticed signs of intoxication. After administering field sobriety tests, troopers learned that a…
Girl Scouts Adds New Cookies, Including First-Ever Dog Treat Girl Scouts Adds New Cookies, Including First-Ever Dog Treat
Girl Scouts Adds New Cookies, Including First-Ever Dog Treat Two new Girl Scout Cookies are joining the lineup for the 2027 season, including one made just for dogs. Girl Scouts of the USA unveiled Patch Pals and Girl Scout Sparkables on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Both will be available exclusively online for direct shipping beginning Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2027, when the national Girl Scout Cookie season begins. Patch Pals are the organization's first cookies created for dogs. Developed with BARK, the soft-baked treats are blueberry muffin-flavored and feature one of four patch designs representing Girl Scout experiences. Girl Scout Sparkables are the first alle…
Drunk Woman Caught With 2 Children In Her Car In Hudson Valley: State Police Drunk Woman Caught With 2 Children In Her Car In Hudson Valley: State Police
Drunk Woman Caught With 2 Children In Her Car In Hudson Valley: State Police A woman is facing felony charges after police said she drove drunk with two 13-year-old children in her vehicle in Westchester County.  Cortlandt Manor resident Nisha Biagi Gougelmann, age 50, was arrested after a traffic stop on Albany Post Road in Cortlandt at around 6:12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Sept. 8.  Troopers said they stopped Gougelmann as she was driving southbound for traffic violations and noticed signs that she was intoxicated. After administering field sobriety tests, troopers added that they found two 13-year-old ch…
Bat-Wielding Man Breaks Into Home, Then Sets It On Fire In Hudson Valley: Police Bat-Wielding Man Breaks Into Home, Then Sets It On Fire In Hudson Valley: Police
Bat-Wielding Man Breaks Into Home, Then Sets It On Fire In Hudson Valley: Police A man is accused of setting fire to a Sullivan County home just days after breaking into it and swinging a baseball bat at someone inside — and later leading police on a lengthy chase, authorities said. Woodridge resident Benjamin Odom, age 46, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 2, following investigations into several incidents at a residence in the village, according to Fallsburg Police.   The first incident happened on Saturday, Aug. 29, when officers responded to the home for a reported domestic incident. A woman told police that Odom, her husband, had shown up at the resid…
Hidden Scam Risk: This Online Activity Could Make You A Bigger Target, Research Reveals Hidden Scam Risk: This Online Activity Could Make You A Bigger Target, Research Reveals
Hidden Scam Risk: This Online Activity Could Make You A Bigger Target, Research Reveals What looks like a routine digital breadcrumb could tell strangers far more than users intend. Public ratings and reviews can expose hidden relationships, even when social-media connections or friend lists remain private, according to a study published in the journal Information Systems Research. Researchers developed an algorithm that used publicly visible Yelp activity to infer connections among users. It examined behavioral patterns rather than relying on disclosed friendships. The team tested its framework with Yelp data from Louisiana and Pennsylvania. At a 10 percent false-positive ra…
NY Ranked Among 15 Happiest States In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why NY Ranked Among 15 Happiest States In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why
NY Ranked Among 15 Happiest States In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why The Northeast is home to some of the happiest people in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Happiest States in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The study compared all 50 states across 30 measures of happiness, including depression and suicide rates, work hours, unemployment, income growth, family stability, volunteer rates, and safety. The personal finance website also looked at how many adults feel active and productive, along with factors like sleep, leisure time, job security, and community support. "The happiest states are those that provide above-ave…
Firefighter Injured, 2 Cats Killed In House Fire In Hudson Valley Firefighter Injured, 2 Cats Killed In House Fire In Hudson Valley
Firefighter Injured, 2 Cats Killed In House Fire In Hudson Valley A firefighter was injured and two cats were killed when an early morning blaze tore through a Putnam County home on Labor Day.  The fire broke out at a residence on Route 52 in the Lake Carmel area at around 5:53 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 7, according to the Lake Carmel Fire Department.  Firefighters arrived within minutes and found heavy flames coming from three windows of the building, the department said. They immediately began battling the blaze and quickly knocked down the main body of the fire, containing it before it could spread further.  Lake Carmel firefighters an…
New Storm System Will Bring Downpours To Northeast: Timing New Storm System Will Bring Downpours To Northeast: Timing
New Storm System Will Bring Downpours To Northeast: Timing A pleasant start to the week won't last across the Northeast as warmer, more humid air sets the stage for the next round of unsettled weather. High pressure will keep much of the region dry and comfortable Tuesday, Sept. 8, before a cold front begins approaching from the west, according to the National Weather Service. The transition will start Wednesday, Sept. 9, as temperatures rise and moisture increases. The National Weather Service says a frontal system will bring thunderstorms from the Midwest into parts of interior New England by Wednesday night. In central New York and northeast Pe…
Bodies Of 4 Family Members Recovered After Florida-Bound Plane Vanishes: New Update Bodies Of 4 Family Members Recovered After Florida-Bound Plane Vanishes: New Update
Bodies Of 4 Family Members Recovered After Florida-Bound Plane Vanishes: New Update A desperate search by air and sea has ended in tragedy. The bodies of four members of a Miami family were recovered on Tuesday, Sept. 8, after their Florida-bound private plane went down near the Bahamas, family members told ABC News and NBC 6 South Florida. The victims were identified as pilot Mario Lamar Sr., 80; his wife, Lili Lamar, 79; and their grandchildren, Sofia “Sofi” Sosa, 28, and Christian Sosa, 22. Relatives and civilian boaters found the family members and brought their bodies aboard their own vessels, according to a family statement provided to the outlets. NBC 6 reported t…
Halloween Candy Sold At Major Retailers Recalled Over Health Risk Halloween Candy Sold At Major Retailers Recalled Over Health Risk
Halloween Candy Sold At Major Retailers Recalled Over Health Risk A popular Halloween treat is being pulled from store shelves in more than a dozen states due to a potentially serious health risk. Crystal Temptations is recalling several sizes of its Halloween Chocolatey Eyeballs because the candy contains milk that is not declared on the packaging, according to an announcement posted by the US Food and Drug Administration.  The candy was sold at Marshalls, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and Sierra Trading Post stores, according to the FDA announcement. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk could suffer a serious or life-threatening allergic rea…
Family Of College Football Player Who Died After Scoring Touchdown Breaks Silence Family Of College Football Player Who Died After Scoring Touchdown Breaks Silence
Family Of College Football Player Who Died After Scoring Touchdown Breaks Silence A college football tragedy that unfolded moments after a touchdown is drawing renewed attention. William Jewell College running back MicahJo Barnett died after suffering a medical emergency during the Cardinals’ season opener on Saturday, Aug. 29, in Liberty, Missouri. He was 20. Original report: 20-Year-Old Player Dies Moments After Scoring Touchdown In College Football Season Opener Barnett’s family has now spoken publicly while asking for privacy and retaining two law firms, according to Kansas City NBC affiliate KSHB 41. “The words people have shared about Micah reflect his cha…
Actor Bruce Campbell Reveals Sobering Timeline Doctors Gave Him Actor Bruce Campbell Reveals Sobering Timeline Doctors Gave Him
Actor Bruce Campbell Reveals Sobering Timeline Doctors Gave Him Bruce Campbell has spent decades confronting fictional horrors. Now, he is addressing a far more personal threat. The 68-year-old “Evil Dead” star discussed his cancer prognosis during an episode of “The Adam Carolla Show” released Thursday, Sept. 3. Carolla asked Campbell directly whether the prognosis meant he had five years to live. “Give or take," Campbell said. "The type of cancer that I have, which I don't want to get into, the current thing is a five-year deal." Campbell did not identify the type of cancer. He also did not clarify whether the timeline referred specifically to life …
'Takeovers' Spark Concern Across US: 500 Teens Swarm Shopping Center In Colorado 'Takeovers' Spark Concern Across US: 500 Teens Swarm Shopping Center In Colorado
'Takeovers' Spark Concern Across US: 500 Teens Swarm Shopping Center In Colorado A type of gathering organized through social media is creating major public safety challenges across the country. The latest example unfolded on Sunday, Aug. 30, when approximately 500 teenagers converged on the Hoffman Heights Shopping Center in Aurora, Colorado, according to the Aurora Police Department. Most of those in the crowd were between 14 and 17 years old. Police said the gathering was promoted through social media around an unpermitted sporting event. What may have begun as a social meetup quickly overwhelmed the shopping center. Groups entered roadways and broke away from the m…
Longtime TV Fixture To Leave Daily Role After 27-Year Run Longtime TV Fixture To Leave Daily Role After 27-Year Run
Longtime TV Fixture To Leave Daily Role After 27-Year Run One of financial television’s most unmistakable voices is preparing to sign off from his daily role. CNBC economic analyst Rick Santelli announced on Friday, Sept. 4, that he will retire from full-time broadcasting after more than 27 years with the network. His decision was shared with CNBC employees on Thursday, Sept. 3, before he announced it during Friday’s edition of “Squawk Box.” Santelli’s final full-time day will be Friday, Oct. 2. He deliberately selected the date because it coincides with the federal government’s monthly jobs report, one of the economic releases that defined his C…
Major Apple Reveal Nears With New Leader, Products, Big Expectations Major Apple Reveal Nears With New Leader, Products, Big Expectations
Major Apple Reveal Nears With New Leader, Products, Big Expectations Apple is preparing for one of its most closely watched product events in years, with expectations running high for a potentially pivotal addition to its lineup. The company will livestream its fall showcase at 1 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday, Sept. 9, according to Apple. The presentation, which will be livestreamed on apple.com and on the Apple TV app, will also mark John Ternus’ first major product keynote since becoming CEO. The 51-year-old Ternus succeeded Tim Cook on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Cook, who led Apple for 15 years after replacing Steve Jobs, is now executive chairman of the company’s b…
Info Released On 5 Killed In Amazon Cargo Jet Crash: New Video Shows Pilot Escaping Info Released On 5 Killed In Amazon Cargo Jet Crash: New Video Shows Pilot Escaping
Info Released On 5 Killed In Amazon Cargo Jet Crash: New Video Shows Pilot Escaping New details are emerging about the five people killed in the fiery Amazon cargo jet crash in Miami, while newly released video captures a dramatic moment in the immediate aftermath. The five fatalities from the Sunday, Sept. 6 crash were confined to people inside two vehicles struck after the Boeing 767-300 overran a runway at Miami International Airport, National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said during a Monday, Sept. 7, news conference. A video of the press conference is available on the NTSB's YouTube page here. One was a white Ford van carrying seven people on air…
Woman Killed After Hyundai Catches Fire: NYSP (VIDEO) Woman Killed After Hyundai Catches Fire: NYSP (VIDEO)
Woman Killed After Hyundai Catches Fire: Nysp (Video) A woman was killed after her vehicle left a road and caught fire early Sunday, Sept. 6, New York State Police said. Troopers from the Monroe barracks came upon the vehicle fire on Cedar Cliff Road in the Town of Monroe, Orange County around 2:26 a.m., police said. The Town of Monroe Fire Department extinguished the flames. The driver and sole occupant, Jodi Lester, 56, of Monroe, was extricated from the 2020 Hyundai and pronounced dead at the scene, according to State Police. A preliminary investigation found the Hyundai left the roadway for an unknown reason. Damage from the crash led to …
Mom Who Closely Followed Lindsay Clancy Case Kills 2-Year-Old Son, Prosecutors Say Mom Who Closely Followed Lindsay Clancy Case Kills 2-Year-Old Son, Prosecutors Say
Mom Who Closely Followed Lindsay Clancy Case Kills 2-Year-Old Son, Prosecutors Say A devastating infant murder case has taken an unexpected turn, drawing a connection to a nationally watched courtroom drama. In suburban Chicago, Corie A. Walsh, 40, of Frankfort, Illinois, is accused of strangling her 2-year-old son, Barrett, on Tuesday, Sept. 1, according to prosecutors. Will County Sheriff’s Office records show that she faces three counts of first-degree murder. A neighbor found Barrett unresponsive in the family’s basement and began CPR while calling 911, NBC Chicago reported. The neighbor then found Walsh fully clothed in an upstairs bathtub and attempting to harm her…
Stabbed NY Dad Calls 911 Moments Before Death, Son Charged With Murder: Police Stabbed NY Dad Calls 911 Moments Before Death, Son Charged With Murder: Police
Stabbed NY Dad Calls 911 Moments Before Death, Son Charged With Murder: Police A New York father called 911 to report that he had been stabbed moments before he died early Monday morning, Sept. 7, police said. Edward Brown called authorities at approximately 12:30 a.m. from his apartment at 73 Mastic Blvd. in Mastic, according to Suffolk County Police. Officers and Mastic Volunteer Ambulance Company personnel responded and attempted life-saving measures, police said. Brown was pronounced dead at the scene. A short time later, Brown’s son, 33-year-old Lake Ronkonkoma resident Sage Arias-Brown, was arrested, according to police. Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad de…
Ready-To-Eat Products Recalled Over Contamination Risk In 8 States, Including NY Ready-To-Eat Products Recalled Over Contamination Risk In 8 States, Including NY
Ready-To-Eat Products Recalled Over Contamination Risk In 8 States, Including NY A new multistate recall is raising concerns that potentially contaminated food could remain inside business and household refrigerators. Prime Line Distributors, Inc., and Ferrarini USA, Inc., recalled about 1,513 pounds of imported ready-to-eat pork guanciale on Sunday, Sept. 6, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced. The dry-cured pork jowl may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Routine import reinspection testing detected the bacteria in a product sample, according to the USDA. No illnesses linked to the products had been confirmed when…
Reality Star Dropped By Network As Legal Trouble Deepens Reality Star Dropped By Network As Legal Trouble Deepens
Reality Star Dropped By Network As Legal Trouble Deepens A familiar face from one of television's biggest reality show franchises is facing consequences far beyond the small screen. “Below Deck Mediterranean” cast member Nathan Gallagher was convicted of three domestic violence offenses on Tuesday, Sept. 1, after failing to appear for a scheduled hearing in a Sydney court, according to multiple reports. A magistrate convicted Gallagher, 28, in his absence and issued a warrant for his arrest. The New South Wales Police Force said he was believed to be offshore. Bravo announced on Thursday, Sept. 3, that it had ended its relationship with the supe…