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'Grandpa Jim' Stolen From 3-Year-Old After Fatal NY Crash: Prosecutors 'Grandpa Jim' Stolen From 3-Year-Old After Fatal NY Crash: Prosecutors
'Grandpa Jim' Stolen From 3-Year-Old After Fatal NY Crash: Prosecutors A Schenectady man who admitted causing a deadly head-on crash that killed an Albany driver has been sentenced to state prison, prosecutors announced Wednesday, June 17. Anthony Peterson, 53, was sentenced to an indeterminate prison term of six to 12 years after pleading guilty to Manslaughter in the Second Degree in Albany County Court, according to the Albany County District Attorney's Office. The case stems from a crash on New Karner Road in Colonie at 7:03 a.m. on Sept. 16, 2025. Peterson crossed a double yellow line and struck a vehicle driven by William "Jim" Merrihew, 64, of Albany,…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash With SUV On Long Island: Police Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash With SUV On Long Island: Police
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash With SUV On Long Island: Police A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after colliding with an SUV on Long Island, police announced on Wednesday, June 17. The crash happened at the intersection of Park Avenue and East 5th Street in Huntington Station at approximately 12:40 p.m., according to Suffolk County Police. A 46-year-old Huntington man was operating a 2002 Harley-Davidson southbound on Park Avenue when he collided with a 2025 Subaru SUV. The motorcyclist was taken to Huntington Hospital in serious but non-life-threatening condition, police said. His identity has not been released pending notification of next of …

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Popular Food Sold At Aldi Recalled Over Undeclared Allergen: What To Know Popular Food Sold At Aldi Recalled Over Undeclared Allergen: What To Know
Popular Food Sold At Aldi Recalled Over Undeclared Allergen: What To Know More than 500,000 packages of macaroni and cheese sold at Aldi supermarkets nationwide are being recalled because they may contain an undeclared allergen. BEF Foods Inc. issued the voluntary recall for about 525,645 packages of its Park St. Deli Macaroni & Cheese, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The action expands on a previous recall issued in March. The FDA said that the macaroni and cheese may contain soy lecithin that was not listed on the packaging. People with soy allergies or sensitivities could face adverse reactions if they consume the re…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
JetBlue Scaling Back At NYC-Area Airports Amid Cost-Cutting Push, Report Says JetBlue Scaling Back At NYC-Area Airports Amid Cost-Cutting Push, Report Says
JetBlue Scaling Back At Nyc-area Airports Amid Cost-Cutting Push, Report Says JetBlue Airways is downsizing its presence in the greater New York City area amid years of economic turbulence and the recent surge in fuel prices from the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline will close its flight attendant base at Newark Liberty International Airport, along with tech operations bases at Newark and LaGuardia Airport, JetBlue told CNBC on Wednesday, June 17. The closures are expected to happen in the fall. JetBlue said that no employees will lose their jobs, and staff will be able to bid or transfer to other bases. The airline also confirmed that it will make "targete…

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by Chris Spiker
Schools
AI Porn Of 60+ Classmates Sparks Federal Lawsuit Against PreK-12 School, Tech Firms AI Porn Of 60+ Classmates Sparks Federal Lawsuit Against PreK-12 School, Tech Firms
AI Porn Of 60+ Classmates Sparks Federal Lawsuit Against PreK-12 School, Tech Firms A federal lawsuit filed over a shocking AI child pornography scandal at Lancaster Country Day School accuses administrators of ignoring warnings, allowing the abuse to spread, and obstructing investigators, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, June 18. More than a dozen victims and their parents are suing the private school, two former students, their parents, and multiple artificial intelligence companies in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The complaint alleges two male students created approximately 350 sexually explicit “deepfake” images of at least 59 …

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by Jillian Pikora
Obituaries
Founding Member Of Iconic Rock Band Chicago Dies Founding Member Of Iconic Rock Band Chicago Dies
Founding Member Of Iconic Rock Band Chicago Dies A key architect of one of rock’s most unmistakable sounds has died. Walter Parazaider, a founding member of Chicago and the saxophonist, flutist, and woodwind player whose vision helped define the band’s horn-driven style, died Wednesday, June 17, at age 81, according to multiple reports. Chicago announced his death in a statement posted to Facebook on Wednesday: "Chicago is heartbroken to share the sad news of Walter Parazaider's passing this morning. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and countless Chicago fans who are all grieving his loss today. "A Rock & Ro…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Church Break-In, Home Burglaries Lead To Arrest On Long Island: Police Church Break-In, Home Burglaries Lead To Arrest On Long Island: Police
Church Break-In, Home Burglaries Lead To Arrest On Long Island: Police A church and multiple homes were targeted in a burglary spree on Long Island before police tracked down the suspect, authorities say. A Ronkonkoma man is accused of breaking into multiple homes and a church during a burglary spree in Central Islip, Suffolk County Police announced on Wednesday, June 17. David Roman, 61, was charged following an investigation that linked him to a series of burglaries that occurred between May 28 and June 16, according to police. Third Squad detectives arrested Roman at the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision facility in Bohemi…

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by Jillian Pikora
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E-Bike Rider Critically Injured In Crash With Classic Mustang On Long Island E-Bike Rider Critically Injured In Crash With Classic Mustang On Long Island
E-Bike Rider Critically Injured In Crash With Classic Mustang On Long Island An e-bike rider was critically injured in a crash involving a classic Ford Mustang, police announced on Wednesday, June 17. The collision happened at the intersection of Babylon Street and Shinnecock Avenue in Mastic around 9:55 a.m., according to Suffolk County Police. Investigators said a 1965 Ford Mustang was traveling northbound on Babylon Street when it was struck by an eastbound Lectric e-bike at the intersection. The e-bike operator, a 26-year-old Mastic resident, was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical condition, police said. The Mustang driver, a 48-year-old Ma…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Teen Tourist Killed When Central Park Carriage Horse Gets Loose: Police Teen Tourist Killed When Central Park Carriage Horse Gets Loose: Police
Teen Tourist Killed When Central Park Carriage Horse Gets Loose: Police An 18-year-old man died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park, police said. The incident happened near 71st Street and Center Drive at 2:47 p.m., according to the NYPD.  Officers were told the man had fallen from the carriage, police said. He was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, according to the NYPD. According to ABC7, the man was an 18-year-old tourist. Footage of the horse breaking free and being chased by the driver was shared to X by Gus Stalton, the managing editor of the West Side Rag. Here’s a video of the h…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Same LI Massage Parlor Raided For 3rd Time This Year: Cops Same LI Massage Parlor Raided For 3rd Time This Year: Cops
Same LI Massage Parlor Raided For 3rd Time This Year: Cops Two women were arrested during a raid at a Huntington Station massage parlor after community complaints prompted an investigation for the third time this year, Suffolk County Police said. Second Precinct Crime Section officers, working with the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal and Ordinance Inspector, investigated The Shop at 523 East Jericho Turnpike on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, police said. Irene Jin, 53, of Bethpage, was charged with criminal nuisance, a misdemeanor, according to police. She and another woman were charged last month with Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a felon…

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
First Named Storm Of Hurricane Season Barrels Over World Cup Venue: See Projected Track First Named Storm Of Hurricane Season Barrels Over World Cup Venue: See Projected Track
First Named Storm Of Hurricane Season Barrels Over World Cup Venue: See Projected Track The Atlantic hurricane season has its first named storm, and it wasted no time making noise near one of the world’s biggest sporting stages. Tropical Storm Arthur barreled across Texas on Wednesday, June 17, as Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo faced off in a FIFA World Cup match in Houston. The match went ahead, and underdog Congo played Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal to a 1-1 draw. Arthur made landfall just northeast of Matagorda Bay, Texas, early Wednesday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm was expected to track along the Texas coast into Wednesday e…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Death Penalty Possible For Man Accused Of Killing National Guard Specialist Near White House Death Penalty Possible For Man Accused Of Killing National Guard Specialist Near White House
Death Penalty Possible For Man Accused Of Killing National Guard Specialist Near White House A man accused of carrying out a deadly ambush on National Guard members steps from the White House now faces new federal charges that could lead to the death penalty, prosecutors announced.  Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 30, an Afghan national, was charged in a 17-count superseding indictment filed in U.S. District Court on Tuesday, June 16, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. The new charges stem from the shooting that killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and seriously injured Sgt. Andrew Wolfe on Nov. 26. Beckstrom, a member of the West Virginia National Guard, was killed in the sh…

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by Josh Lanier