These Are Morning Routines Most Can't Do Without, Survey Reveals These Are Morning Routines Most Can't Do Without, Survey Reveals
These Are Morning Routines Most Can't Do Without, Survey Reveals A bad day can start before your feet hit the floor. That’s according to a new poll showing how critical morning rituals are to how people feel for the rest of the day, and which small missteps can throw everything off. In a survey of 2,000 US adults, one in three said their mornings can unravel fast if they skip simple steps like brushing their teeth (34 percent), drinking water (28 percent), or skipping their usual cup of coffee or tea (38 percent).  A quarter said failing to shower after waking up disrupts their rhythm, and 22 percent said skipping exercise ruins their flow. Nearly…
Stunning Summer Sky Events: Thunder Moon, Fireballs, Milky Way Glow Highlight What's Coming Stunning Summer Sky Events: Thunder Moon, Fireballs, Milky Way Glow Highlight What's Coming
Stunning Summer Sky Events: Thunder Moon, Fireballs, Milky Way Glow Highlight What's Coming Fireworks won’t be the only things lighting up the sky this month. Stargazers will be treated to a trio of celestial shows this month, starting with the rise of the Thunder Moon on Thursday, July 10. Named for the seasonal storms that rumble across North America, this bright full moon will rise in the southeastern sky around nightfall. It will shine through the night before setting near sunrise. Later in the month, skies will glow with something even more dramatic: a rare meteor shower doubleheader.  The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids will peak together on the n…
WATCH Olympian Mary Lou Retton Tie Oxygen Tube To Face During DUI Test In West Virginia: Report WATCH Olympian Mary Lou Retton Tie Oxygen Tube To Face During DUI Test In West Virginia: Report
Watch Olympian Mary Lou Retton Tie Oxygen Tube To Face During DUI Test In West Virginia: Report Olympic legend Mary Lou Retton can be seen struggling to breathe and tying an oxygen tube to her face while attempting a DUI sobriety test, bodycam footage released this month reveals. The footage, obtained by Entertainment Tonight, shows the 57-year-old gymnast on Saturday, May 17, in an AutoZone parking lot in Marion County, West Virginia, where officers say she was found behind the wheel with an open bottle of wine in the passenger seat. Retton gasps and clutches her chest as an officer from the Fairmont City Police Department asks her to raise her leg six inches off the ground and count…
Stepdad Buried 14-Year-Old’s Newborn In Backyard Days After Secret Birth: Affidavit Stepdad Buried 14-Year-Old’s Newborn In Backyard Days After Secret Birth: Affidavit
Stepdad Buried 14-Year-Old’s Newborn In Backyard Days After Secret Birth: Affidavit A baby girl secretly born to a 14-year-old in a Milton bedroom was dead within hours. By the next morning, her decomposing body was in a shallow backyard grave—dug by the teen’s stepfather with garden shears, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, July 8. Donan Antonio Maradiaga-Orellana, 29, was arrested Wednesday, July 2, after Milton Borough Police say he buried the full-term newborn behind his Center Street home in the middle of the night and attempted to cover up the death without alerting authorities. He’s being held at Northumberland County Jail on $75,000 b…
Glider Crashes Into Golf Cart Carrying Group At NY Airport: Report Glider Crashes Into Golf Cart Carrying Group At NY Airport: Report
Glider Crashes Into Golf Cart Carrying Group At NY Airport: Report A group of visitors narrowly avoided serious injury after a glider struck a golf cart at a Sullivan County airport.  The incident happened at the Wurtsboro Airport, where a group had been visiting on Tuesday, July 8, for a gliding experience, The Yeshiva World reported. According to the outlet, the group was being transported by golf cart from the terminal to the glider area when a glider, whose pilot reportedly did not see them, collided with the cart. The glider struck at an angle that prevented a more serious outcome. All of the people involved reportedly suffered only minor injuri…
Murder Of Convenience Store Clerk In Saratoga County Still Unsolved 32 Years On Murder Of Convenience Store Clerk In Saratoga County Still Unsolved 32 Years On
Murder Of Convenience Store Clerk In Saratoga County Still Unsolved 32 Years On Over three decades after Betty Conley was shot and killed while working at a Saratoga County convenience store, her killer has yet to face justice. The murder happened in the town of Charlton, at the Xtra Mart on State Route 67, at around 3 a.m. on July 8, 1993. The 37-year-old Conley was working an overnight shift when someone shot her once in the head, killing her, according to sheriff’s officials. Following the killing, the shooter stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the register before fleeing the scene. Witnesses told investigators they saw a white man between the ages of 30 and …
Ex-State Psychologist Admits Sexually Abusing Teens At Hudson Valley Juvenile Facility Ex-State Psychologist Admits Sexually Abusing Teens At Hudson Valley Juvenile Facility
Ex-State Psychologist Admits Sexually Abusing Teens At Hudson Valley Juvenile Facility A former New York state psychologist admitted to sexually assaulting multiple teenagers while working at a juvenile detention center in the Hudson Valley. Maya Hayes, 62, of Albany, pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal sexual act in Columbia County Court on Wednesday, June 25, court records show. Under New York law, the conviction is defined as engaging in oral or anal sexual conduct with someone incapable of consenting. The charges stem from a multi-agency investigation into abuse allegations at Columbia County’s Brookwood Secure Center for Youth, a state-run juvenile facility in the to…
161 Now Confirmed Missing After Catastrophic July 4th Flash Flooding In Texas 161 Now Confirmed Missing After Catastrophic July 4th Flash Flooding In Texas
161 Now Confirmed Missing After Catastrophic July 4th Flash Flooding In Texas The number of missing people following the historic flash flooding that swept through central Texas early on the morning of July 4 has now climbed to 161. The death toll has reached 109 statewide, Gov. Greg Abbott announced late Tuesday afternoon, July 8 at a press conference. A total of 94 of the deaths were in Kerr County in the state's Hill Country. There are five campers and one counselor from historic Camp Mystic in Kerr County now unaccounted for. Initially, 27 girls who attended the camp were missing. Abbott said there likely could be more people missing. The flooding was more …
Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester, Q2 Real Estate Markets Stayed Strong Despite High Rates: Report Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester, Q2 Real Estate Markets Stayed Strong Despite High Rates: Report
Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester, Q2 Real Estate Markets Stayed Strong Despite High Rates: Report Despite higher mortgage rates and tight inventory, the real estate market across Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties showed continued strength in the second quarter of 2025, according to a new report from Houlihan Lawrence. In Westchester County, luxury homes priced above $2 million remained in high demand, especially in towns with strong transportation access and updated interiors. Many well-priced properties attracted multiple offers, and buyers continued to act quickly, the brokerage said in its new Houlihan Lawrence Q2 2025 Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Market Report…
Trump Can Proceed With Government Overhaul, Cut Workers, Supreme Court Rules Trump Can Proceed With Government Overhaul, Cut Workers, Supreme Court Rules
Trump Can Proceed With Government Overhaul, Cut Workers, Supreme Court Rules It’s now full speed ahead for President Donald Trump’s plan to overhaul the federal workforce. In a late-day decision Tuesday, July 8, the US Supreme Court said Trump’s executive order may move forward, allowing mass layoffs and structural reorganizations across multiple federal departments and agencies while ongoing litigation plays out. The high court’s unsigned order overturned a Thursday, May 22 injunction issued by US District Judge Susan Illston of San Francisco that had temporarily blocked Trump’s directive on grounds it likely required congressional approval. At issue is the admini…
Dollar Tree Completes Family Dollar Sale For $1B Amid Discount Chain's Struggles Dollar Tree Completes Family Dollar Sale For $1B Amid Discount Chain's Struggles
Dollar Tree Completes Family Dollar Sale For $1B Amid Discount Chain's Struggles Dollar Tree has finalized the sale of its struggling Family Dollar chain to two investment firms for a little more than $1 billion. Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management have completed their $1.007 billion cash purchase of Chesapeake, Virginia-based Family Dollar. The deal was first revealed in March and Dollar Tree announced the sale's completion in a news release on Tuesday, July 8. Dollar Tree said it expects to receive about $800 million after taxes and other adjustments, including $665 million paid at closing. "The completion of this transaction marks a defining m…
Semi-Pro Footballer Caught With Cocaine In NY High School, Police Say Semi-Pro Footballer Caught With Cocaine In NY High School, Police Say
Semi-Pro Footballer Caught With Cocaine In NY High School, Police Say A semi-professional football team ended its affiliation with a New York school district after a player trespassed on a high school campus with cocaine, police and team officials said. Jonathan Hammond, 32, was arrested at Glens Falls High School in Warren County following a brief pursuit on Saturday, June 28, according to Glens Falls Police. School district staff were alerted around 4:40 p.m. after a vape smoke detector was triggered in the boys’ bathroom. Although staff members were not on site, they contacted police about a possible trespass in progress. Responding officers arrived to fi…
Man Admits Raping 6-Year-Old At NY Home After Decade, DA Says Man Admits Raping 6-Year-Old At NY Home After Decade, DA Says
Man Admits Raping 6-Year-Old At NY Home After Decade, DA Says A Rockland County man has pleaded guilty in a case involving the rape of a young child that occurred nearly a decade ago, officials announced. Juan Buezo-Hernandez, age 52, of Airmont, entered the guilty plea to first-degree rape on Wednesday, July 3, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced on Tuesday, July 8. The abuse happened in the summer of 2015 at a residence in the village of Spring Valley, authorities said. There, Buezo-Hernandez engaged in vaginal sexual intercourse with a six-year-old girl, prosecutors said.  The case was reported in early 2025, w…
Tiny HV Town Rocked By Fraud Investigation; Police Raid Town Hall, Seize Records Tiny HV Town Rocked By Fraud Investigation; Police Raid Town Hall, Seize Records
Tiny HV Town Rocked By Fraud Investigation; Police Raid Town Hall, Seize Records A quiet mountain town in Greene County is now at the center of a criminal investigation following a law enforcement raid at Town Hall. Members of the Greene County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the Jewett Town Hall as part of an investigation into alleged fraudulent activity on Wednesday, July 2, the agency announced days later. Investigators seized electronic devices, business records, and paper files during the search. The sheriff’s office has not released details on the nature of the allegations, what prompted the warrant, or whether any specific town employees are under …
Man, 29, Caught With Pics Of Child Sexual Abuse In Dutchess County, Police Say Man, 29, Caught With Pics Of Child Sexual Abuse In Dutchess County, Police Say
Man, 29, Caught With Pics Of Child Sexual Abuse In Dutchess County, Police Say A Dutchess County man is facing over a dozen felony charges after police say he was found with child sexual exploitation material. Hamza Maanane, age 29, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Monday, July 7, following a months-long investigation that began in March 2025, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, July 8.  The investigation was launched after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children sent a cyber tip to authorities. The State Police Wappinger Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the Troop K Computer Crimes Unit, and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task F…
Swedish Invasion: IKEA Expanding Upstate With First Store Outside NYC Swedish Invasion: IKEA Expanding Upstate With First Store Outside NYC
Swedish Invasion: IKEA Expanding Upstate With First Store Outside NYC Flat-pack furniture and Swedish meatballs are finally making their way north. IKEA, the global home furnishings giant known for its maze-like showrooms and self-assembled furniture with Swedish names – and meatballs – will open its first upstate New York store in Syracuse, the company announced Tuesday, July 8. The new store will open inside the Destiny USA shopping center in fall 2025. It will be IKEA’s third New York location, joining existing stores in Brooklyn and Long Island. “We are thrilled to offer Syracuse metro area residents more ways to shop and experience IKEA,” said CEO Javie…
Growing Pickleball Chain Opening First NY Club: Look Inside (PHOTOS) Growing Pickleball Chain Opening First NY Club: Look Inside (PHOTOS)
Growing Pickleball Chain Opening First NY Club: Look Inside (Photos) A pickleball company with major expansion goals will soon arrive in the Empire State. PickleRage has signed a lease for a 42,000-square-foot indoor pickleball club in downtown New Rochelle, the company announced on Tuesday, July 8. The club at 173 Huguenot Street will be PickleRage's first location in New York. The year-round facility is expected to open by late November. The club will feature up to 14 indoor courts and host leagues, clinics, tournaments, and community events. Co-owners Henry Sztul and Brian Snyder will operate the pickleball center. "New Rochelle has …
Plane Crash Leaves Family With 2 Young Children Dead Near NC Airport Plane Crash Leaves Family With 2 Young Children Dead Near NC Airport
Plane Crash Leaves Family With 2 Young Children Dead Near NC Airport A family of four was killed after their small plane crashed in a field in central North Carolina, authorities said. The crash occurred just after 1:45 p.m. Monday, July 7 near the Raleigh Executive Jetport in Lee County, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.  The wreckage was located between Wallace Creek Lane and Riddle Road. Three of the victims died at the scene. A fourth was taken to UNC Hospital and later died from their injuries, troopers said. The aircraft was a single-engine Cirrus SR22, the Federation Aviation Administration (FAA) announced. The victims were…
Several Families Lose Homes In Intense Blaze At Multi-Unit Residence In Dutchess County Several Families Lose Homes In Intense Blaze At Multi-Unit Residence In Dutchess County
Several Families Lose Homes In Intense Blaze At Multi-Unit Residence In Dutchess County Community members are rushing to come to the aid of several residents who lost their homes in a devastating fire at a multi-unit building in Dutchess County.  The blaze happened on Saturday, July 5, at around 1:20 a.m. at 6 Dutchess Ave. in Wappingers Falls, where three structures and two cars went up in flames.    As a result of the intense 3rd-alarm fire, some residents suffered minor injuries, and all were left homeless. Two pets were also killed.  Now, in the days since the tragedy, numerous GoFundMe pages have been started to help those displaced, including Mi…
CEO Leaving Fast Food Giant To Run Hershey's Chocolate: 'Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity' CEO Leaving Fast Food Giant To Run Hershey's Chocolate: 'Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity'
CEO Leaving Fast Food Giant To Run Hershey's Chocolate: 'Once-In-a-lifetime Opportunity' The CEO of Wendy's is ditching hamburgers for chocolate as he agrees to be in charge of Hershey's. Kirk Tanner will take over as CEO of The Hershey Company on Monday, Aug. 18, the chocolate giant announced on Tuesday, July 8. The former PepsiCo executive will replace longtime leader Michele Buck, who will stay on in a senior advisory role during the transition. Tanner will leave his president and CEO position with Wendy's on Friday, July 18. "I am truly honored to be chosen as the next leader of a company I've long admired," Tanner said. "Throughout my career, I've remained …
Drunk Driver Had 3 Kids In Car With Him On I-87 In NY: NYSP Drunk Driver Had 3 Kids In Car With Him On I-87 In NY: NYSP
Drunk Driver Had 3 Kids In Car With Him On I-87 In NY: Nysp A 36-year-old man was arrested for driving drunk with three young children in his car on the New York Thruway in Rockland County, police said.  The arrest happened in Clarkstown just after midnight on Saturday, July 5, on I-87 South, New York State Police announced on Monday, July 7.  At that time, troopers pulled over a 2025 Acura around 12:12 a.m. for speeding. During the stop, the driver, identified as Robens Altidor, age 36, of Monsey, showed signs of intoxication and failed field sobriety tests, police said.  Further investigation revealed that three children were in th…
Man Found With Severe Slash Wound Near Park In Dutchess County: Suspect At Large Man Found With Severe Slash Wound Near Park In Dutchess County: Suspect At Large
Man Found With Severe Slash Wound Near Park In Dutchess County: Suspect At Large A man was rushed to the hospital after being slashed in the back during an early-morning attack in Dutchess County, police said. The incident happened in Poughkeepsie near Pershing Park around 3 a.m. on Monday, July 7, according to city police. Officers responded after a 911 caller reported a slashing in the area. When they arrived, they found a 33-year-old man with a serious slash wound to his left shoulder blade. He was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Crime Scene Technicians and Detectives processed the scene and launched an …
Unlicensed Smoke Shop Selling Candy-Like Items Shut Down In NY, Police Say Unlicensed Smoke Shop Selling Candy-Like Items Shut Down In NY, Police Say
Unlicensed Smoke Shop Selling Candy-Like Items Shut Down In NY, Police Say A Westchester smoke shop accused of selling cannabis products disguised as candy has been shut down after a police investigation, authorities said. The illegal business, F&A Convenience Store, was located at 445 Mamaroneck Ave. in the village of Mamaroneck, the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department announced on Monday, July 7.  Police and building inspectors said the shop was operating without a state license and sold illegal cannabis in packaging aimed at children.  One person has since been arrested and charged with second-degree criminal nuisance and unlawful sale of can…
2 Struck In Hit-Run In NY: Driver Caught, Arrested, Police Say 2 Struck In Hit-Run In NY: Driver Caught, Arrested, Police Say
2 Struck In Hit-Run In NY: Driver Caught, Arrested, Police Say Two people were injured in a hit-and-run crash in Westchester County after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene, police said.  The incident happened around 3:05 p.m. on Monday, July 7, when the pedestrians were walking westbound on School Street in North Castle and crossing at the intersection with Wampus Avenue, the North Castle Police Department said in an announcement on Tuesday, July 8.  Police said the two were hit by a white or silver Lexus that had been traveling northbound on Wampus Avenue. The driver, described as a woman, did not stop after the crash.  Bot…
McDonald's Adds Spicy Breakfast Menu Item As Fans Brace For Snack Wrap's Return McDonald's Adds Spicy Breakfast Menu Item As Fans Brace For Snack Wrap's Return
McDonald's Adds Spicy Breakfast Menu Item As Fans Brace For Snack Wrap's Return A huge week for McDonald's fans just got spicier. McDonald's officially launched spicy versions of its iconic Egg McMuffin nationwide on Tuesday, July 8. Each sandwich is served on a toasted English muffin with egg, cheese, spicy pepper sauce, and either Canadian bacon or sausage. Customers can choose from a Spicy McMuffin with Egg, a Spicy Sausage McMuffin, and a Spicy Sausage McMuffin with Egg. "The word on the street is we're turning up the heat on breakfast this summer," the McDonald's USA Menu Spotter posted. "You can add some kick to your morni…
Here's How Many Days Parents Need To Recover From Family Vacation Here's How Many Days Parents Need To Recover From Family Vacation
Here's How Many Days Parents Need To Recover From Family Vacation Family vacations may be packed with memories, but for many parents, the real trip starts when they get home. It takes the average parent two and a half days to recover from traveling with kids, according to a new survey of 2,000 parents of children under 12. For one in three, the peaceful part of the journey doesn’t even make it past the first hour.  Whether by plane, car, or train, bickering, meltdowns, and mood swings are frequent fliers on most family itineraries. When asked to estimate how long it takes to feel fully like themselves again after a trip, parents said they needed 2.…
Widespread Steamy Storms Will Bring Drenching Downpours: Here's Timing Widespread Steamy Storms Will Bring Drenching Downpours: Here's Timing
Widespread Steamy Storms Will Bring Drenching Downpours: Here's Timing A burst of summer heat will be interrupted by a wave of steamy, storm-driven downpours this week. Forecasters say a daily pattern of pop-up storms and drenching showers will develop across the eastern US, continuing even after the remnants of Chantal move out to sea, according to the National Weather Service. The most widespread activity is expected Tuesday, July 8, as heat and humidity combine with incoming atmospheric fronts to trigger thunderstorms from New England to the mid-Atlantic. The most likely timeframe for storms is from until around 2 p.m. through the early evening. The …
TSA To End Shoes-Off Policy At Airport Security Checkpoints, Report Says TSA To End Shoes-Off Policy At Airport Security Checkpoints, Report Says
TSA To End Shoes-Off Policy At Airport Security Checkpoints, Report Says It may soon be time to leave your shoes on at the airport. After nearly two decades of making travelers remove footwear at security checkpoints, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is reportedly phasing out the long-standing policy at many major airports across the country. Passengers in general screening lanes — not just those with TSA PreCheck — will no longer need to remove their shoes at dozens of high-volume US airports, according to an internal agency memo obtained by ABC News. The change will roll out gradually nationwide, with more airports adopting the new approach ov…
Rider Suffers Concussion In Crash, Prompting Massive Recall Of Snowmobile Helmets Rider Suffers Concussion In Crash, Prompting Massive Recall Of Snowmobile Helmets
Rider Suffers Concussion In Crash, Prompting Massive Recall Of Snowmobile Helmets More than 225,000 snowmobile helmets are being recalled after a rider suffered a concussion when their helmet came off during a crash. The recall affects about 201,200 helmets sold in the US under the 509 and Polaris brands, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 3. About 26,800 helmets sold in Canada were also included in the recall. The CPSC warned that the helmets don't offer enough protection in a crash and pose a risk of head injury. So far, one concussion injury has been reported from a rider whose helmet came off during a crash. T…
Household Staples Pulled In Recall Of Items Sold At Costco, Other Retailers Household Staples Pulled In Recall Of Items Sold At Costco, Other Retailers
Household Staples Pulled In Recall Of Items Sold At Costco, Other Retailers A pair of everyday products sold through Costco have been pulled from shelves over safety concerns affecting customers across the US. The recall involves two separate products — a portable power bank and a window air conditioning unit — and affects items sold both directly through Costco and via Costco Next, a program that lets members buy brand-name goods at Costco pricing. One of the recalled items is the Anker Power Bank (10K, 22.5W), identified by model number A1257.  Anker voluntarily launched the recall after an internal review found that lithium-ion battery cells from one suppl…
Do Ya Think He’s Sexy? Rod Stewart’s 2025 Tour Brings the Hits Do Ya Think He’s Sexy? Rod Stewart’s 2025 Tour Brings the Hits
Do Ya Think He’s Sexy? Rod Stewart’s 2025 Tour Brings the Hits Rod Stewart is strutting back on stage this summer for a run of shows that fans won’t want to miss and tickets are already moving faster than a Saturday night dance floor. Snag yours now for a chance to see this rock legend live, joined by Cheap Trick, in a night packed with iconic hits. At 80 years young, the two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is still delivering unforgettable performances. Stewart has announced that this will be his final large-scale tour, making these summer dates a rare chance to see him perform live. Here’s where you can catch him: July 12—Wells Fargo Center in P…