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Grown Man Loses It, Punches Teen During NY High School Basketball Brawl: Police Grown Man Loses It, Punches Teen During NY High School Basketball Brawl: Police
Grown Man Loses It, Punches Teen During NY High School Basketball Brawl: Police A Long Island man is facing charges after allegedly punching a teenage player during a chaotic fight that erupted at a high school basketball game. The altercation unfolded around 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, during the closing moments of a game between Half Hollow Hills West and Comsewogue High School, Suffolk County Police told Daily Voice. With less than a minute remaining and Half Hollow Hills West leading 63–52, a fight broke out between players on the court. That’s when 36-year-old Jeffrey Vernot, a spectator, ran toward the melee and struck a 15-year-old Comsewogue player, police sai…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Petition To Block Proposed ICE Detention Facility In NY Launched By Rep. Pat Ryan Petition To Block Proposed ICE Detention Facility In NY Launched By Rep. Pat Ryan
Petition To Block Proposed ICE Detention Facility In NY Launched By Rep. Pat Ryan Opposition to a proposed federal immigration detention facility in Orange County has escalated as Congressman Pat Ryan announces the launch of a Hudson Valley-wide petition urging residents to reject the plans.  Ryan’s announcement follows reporting by The Washington Post that a vacant warehouse in the Chester Industrial Park could be used as part of a nationwide Immigration and Customs Enforcement plan to house up to 80,000 immigrants in large warehouse-style detention centers.  According to Rural & Migrant Ministry, Inc., a nonprofit based in Cornwall-On-Hudson, one potentia…

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by Ben Crnic
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After CVS Killing, NY Bill Would Force Businesses To Quickly Hand Over Surveillance Video After CVS Killing, NY Bill Would Force Businesses To Quickly Hand Over Surveillance Video
After CVS Killing, NY Bill Would Force Businesses To Quickly Hand Over Surveillance Video A bill proposed in New York would require private businesses to promptly turn over surveillance footage to police after serious crimes, following the Christmas Day killing of a 23-year-old CVS employee on Long Island. The legislation, dubbed the Edeedson “Joshy” Cine, Jr. Transparency Act, aims to prevent delays that lawmakers say can hinder criminal investigations during their most critical early hours. If passed, the bill would require businesses to release relevant surveillance footage to law enforcement within 24 hours of a written request tied to an active felony investigation believed…

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by Michael Mashburn
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NY AG Sues Trump Admin Over 'Reckless' Halting Of Offshore Wind Projects NY AG Sues Trump Admin Over 'Reckless' Halting Of Offshore Wind Projects
NY AG Sues Trump Admin Over 'Reckless' Halting Of Offshore Wind Projects New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing the Trump administration over what she called its “reckless”decision to suspend construction on major offshore wind projects off Long Island. In two separate lawsuits filed last week, James argued the move is unlawful and threatens jobs, energy reliability, and the state’s climate goals. The move comes a month after the US Department of the Interior issued stop-work orders halting construction on the Sunrise Wind and Empire Wind projects, citing unspecified national security concerns, as Daily Voice reported. James said the orders were issue…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Too Kinky For The Road: DMV Slams Brakes On 2K Wild License Plates Like 'BOOBYZ, 'THROUPLE' Too Kinky For The Road: DMV Slams Brakes On 2K Wild License Plates Like 'BOOBYZ, 'THROUPLE'
Too Kinky For The Road: DMV Slams Brakes On 2K Wild License Plates Like 'Boobyz, 'Throuple' If you’ve ever stared at your car and thought, “This needs a personality,” the DMV would like a word. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles released its full list of personalized license plate requests that were rejected in 2025 — and it’s a long one. More than 2,100 submissions were denied after failing the state’s screening process. Every custom plate request goes through a “rigorous screening protocol” to ensure it follows state regulations, a DMV spokesperson told Daily Voice. Anything deemed misleading, offensive, or creatively sneaky with letters and numbers is likely t…

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by Michael Mashburn
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$48M Refinancing Secured For Senior Living Communities In NY/NJ $48M Refinancing Secured For Senior Living Communities In NY/NJ
$48M Refinancing Secured For Senior Living Communities In NY/NJ A $48 million refinancing has been arranged for two Class A senior housing communities located in Bergen County, NJ, and Rockland County, NY, the real estate firm said. The deal includes The Chelsea at Washington Township, located at 620 Pascack Road in Washington Township, and The Chelsea at New City, located at 269 North Main Street in New City, JLL Capital Markets said. JLL’s Seniors Housing Debt Advisory team worked on behalf of the borrower, Bain Capital Real Estate and Capitol Seniors Housing, to place a three-year, floating-rate loan with a large regional bank, according to the relea…

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Nearly 1,300 NY Households To Benefit From $68M Housing Fund: Here's Who Qualifies Nearly 1,300 NY Households To Benefit From $68M Housing Fund: Here's Who Qualifies
Nearly 1,300 NY Households To Benefit From $68M Housing Fund: Here's Who Qualifies Nearly 1,300 low- to moderate-income households across New York will receive housing assistance thanks to more than $68 million in state and federal funding aimed at helping residents stay safely housed. The funding, awarded through New York State Homes and Community Renewal, will support homeowners, seniors, veterans, and families with a range of needs, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday, Jan. 9. That includes emergency repairs, accessibility upgrades, rental assistance, manufactured home replacement, and down payment help for first-time homebuyers. State officials said the grants were di…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Emergency Water Main Break Forces Early Dismissal For School District In Hudson Valley Emergency Water Main Break Forces Early Dismissal For School District In Hudson Valley
Emergency Water Main Break Forces Early Dismissal For School District In Hudson Valley A major water main break has forced an emergency early dismissal for a Dutchess County school district on Thursday, Jan. 7, district officials announced.  Beacon City School District Superintendent Matt Landahl notified families late Thursday morning that the water main break caused widespread water issues affecting all district buildings, making it necessary to dismiss students early and cancel all after-school activities.  Under the emergency plan, Beacon High School will dismiss at noon, Rombout Middle School at 12:45 p.m., and the district’s four elementary schools at 1:1…

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by Ben Crnic
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Elementary Student Dies After Short-Term Illness In Hudson Valley, District Says Elementary Student Dies After Short-Term Illness In Hudson Valley, District Says
Elementary Student Dies After Short-Term Illness In Hudson Valley, District Says An Orange County school district is mourning the death of a student who died after a short illness.  New, updated report - PTO Organizes Help For Family Of Girl, 6, Who Died From Short Illness In Orange County (UPDATE) In a letter sent to families on Monday, Jan. 5, the Enlarged City School District of Middletown's Acting Superintendent Camille Adoma said a student who had attended the Maple Hill Annex at Truman Moon Elementary School died over the weekend after a short-term illness.  The district said the loss has left the school community in grief and shock. To suppo…

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Online Predators, Harmful AI In Crosshairs As NY Moves To Protect Kids Online Predators, Harmful AI In Crosshairs As NY Moves To Protect Kids
Online Predators, Harmful AI In Crosshairs As NY Moves To Protect Kids New York teens could soon see stronger protections from online predators and harmful AI tools, along with expanded mental health training in schools. Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled new proposals aimed at cracking down on unsafe online platforms while making Teen Mental Health First Aid training available to every 10th grader statewide, as part of her State of the State agenda. The proposals are designed to address what the governor called growing risks to young people’s safety and mental health in an increasingly digital world. “These proposals will create a nation-leading standard that will e…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Hochul Rings In Year With Clemency Blitz: 13 Convicted New Yorkers Get Pardons, Sentence Cuts Hochul Rings In Year With Clemency Blitz: 13 Convicted New Yorkers Get Pardons, Sentence Cuts
Hochul Rings In Year With Clemency Blitz: 13 Convicted New Yorkers Get Pardons, Sentence Cuts Gov. Kathy Hochul closed out 2025 by granting clemency to 13 New Yorkers, issuing 11 pardons and commuting the sentences of two inmates. The moves were announced Tuesday, Dec. 30, as part of her administration’s ongoing effort to reform the state’s clemency process. It brings the total number of clemency grants under Hochul to 120 since she took office, according to the governor’s office. The recipients were selected following a review by an independent Clemency Advisory Panel and demonstrated remorse, rehabilitation, and sustained efforts to improve their lives and communities. “After tho…

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Quiet Heroes To Viral Moments: Everyday New Yorkers Who Captured Our Hearts In 2025 Quiet Heroes To Viral Moments: Everyday New Yorkers Who Captured Our Hearts In 2025
Quiet Heroes To Viral Moments: Everyday New Yorkers Who Captured Our Hearts In 2025 Not every story that captures our attention involves fame, power, or breaking news — sometimes it’s the quiet moments, the personal battles, and the unexpected acts of courage that stay with us the longest. Throughout 2025, Daily Voice readers showed up in droves for stories about everyday people facing extraordinary moments: neighbors protecting one another, families navigating illness and loss, strangers stepping up in life-changing ways, and lives shaped by resilience, love, and community. From centenarians still dancing to children fighting cancer, from selfless organ donors to viral mo…

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by Michael Mashburn