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Air Quality Alert In Effect For Westchester: Here's When It Ends
If the air feels a little heavier today, you're not imagining it.
A health advisory for elevated air pollution levels remains in effect through 11 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 25, across much of the Hudson Valley, New York City, Long Island, and parts of the lower Hudson region.
The alert, issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, includes Westchester, Rockland, and all five boroughs, as well as Nassau and Suffolk counties. The concern: elevated levels of ground-level ozone, a pollutant that can make the air hazardous to breathe — especially for people with ast…
Columbia Co. Victim Gave $100K In Gold, Cash To Scammer Posing As Federal Agent, Police Say
A Long Island man posing as a federal agent conned a Hudson Valley woman into handing over nearly $100,000 in cash and gold, police said.
Mykhaylo Mykhaylov, 39, of Copiague, was busted during an undercover operation in Columbia County on Wednesday, May 7 — just as the victim was about to deliver yet another payment, New York State Police said.
The 73-year-old victim first contacted police on Monday, May 5, after realizing she may have been targeted in a fraud scheme that began in March. She told troopers that people claiming to be agents with the Federal Trade Commission had convinced her …
Best Playground/Play Space In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Julie’s Jungle
We are thrilled to announce that Julie’s Jungle has been named Best Playground/Play Space in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards!
According to Julie’s Jungle's website, this playground stands as Dutchess County’s first fully inclusive play space, ensuring that children of all abilities can enjoy and explore together.
Covering an expansive 16,000 square feet, it is designed with accessible pathways, ramps, large decks, low-rise stairs, Braille-enhanced play panels, and a sensory garden to create an engaging experience for all visitors, per its website.
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Poughkeepsie Woman Assaulted, Teeth Knocked Out, 1 Charged: Police
A 27-year-old Hudson Valley man has been charged with felony assault following a brutal attack that left a woman with significant facial injuries, police report.
According to the City of Poughkeepsie Police, officers responded to a reported assault on N. Bridge Street on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
On arrival, a 32-year-old woman was found with severe facial injuries, including missing teeth, police said.
The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where she received treatment for injuries to her mouth and face.
Following an investigation by pa…
Services Set For 'Exceptional' Nypd Detective, Dad Killed In Highlands Crash
Services have been announced for a beloved New York City Police detective and Hudson Valley resident killed in a single-vehicle crash coming home from work.
Charles “Charlie” A. Cato, age 45, of New Windsor, died on Friday, Dec. 6, in Highlands after his car left the roadway and struck a tree in the median, as previously reported by Daily Voice.
An active member of the Roman Catholic Church and a devoted family man, Charlie is survived by his wife, Angela, and their children, Ben and Sara, according to his obituary on the Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home website and fundraiser for hi…
