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White Plains, NY
News
IRS Scam Busted: $93M COVID Fraud Tied To Attempted Hit On Alleged Mastermind
It started with a fake business. It ended with a shootout in broad daylight. Four people are facing federal charges in what prosecutors call the largest COVID-19 tax credit fraud scheme ever identified. This $93 million operation allegedly involved fake companies, kickbacks, and a botched attempt to silence the ringleader. The sprawling indictment, unsealed in Los Angeles, details an alleged conspiracy to defraud the IRS by submitting false claims for Coronavirus Response Credits. These federal tax refunds were designed to help small businesses cover sick and family leave wage…
Norwalk, CT
News
Get Ready: Prime Day 2025 Is Bigger, Smarter, and Just Days Away
Amazon Prime Day 2025 is shaping up to be the most expansive shopping event the retail giant has ever staged. Set to launch at 12:01 a.m. PDT on Tuesday, July 8, and continuing through Friday, July 11, this year’s edition isn’t just longer—it’s smarter. For the first time, the annual event will run a full four days, giving Prime members across the U.S. and more than 20 other countries more time and more ways to shop. One major twist? AI is now officially in your cart. Amazon is rolling out Rufus, its AI-powered shopping assistant, for his first-ever Prime Day, and he’s not just tagging alo…
Roseland-Essex Fells, NJ
Business
Private Job Growth Hits Two-Year Low Amid Trump Tariffs: 'Hiring Is Losing Momentum'
Private hiring sharply declined to its slowest pace in more than two years as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs have shaken the economy throughout 2025. Businesses added just 37,000 jobs in May, according to the ADP National Employment Report released on Wednesday, June 4. That was the lowest level since March 2023, falling below April's downwardly revised figure of 60,000. The disappointing job total missed the Dow Jones forecast of 110,000, CNBC reported. "After a strong start to the year, hiring is losing momentum," ADP chief economist Dr. Nela Richardson said. "Pay growth, howe…
Albany, NY
Politics
Trouble Ahead For Hochul In NY Governor's Race, Fresh Polling Shows
Fresh polling has alarm bells ringing in Albany. As New York’s 2026 race for governor begins to take shape, a new Siena College poll shows voters are craving new leadership, though incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul still leads potential Democratic challengers by a wide margin. The poll, released Tuesday, May 20, found that 36% of voters are ready to reelect Hochul, while 55% prefer “someone else,” a 10-point dip in support compared to last month. Her favorability rating sits at 44-46% and job approval at 50-46%—largely unchanged from April. Among Democrats, Hochul remains the frontrunner in a hy…
Catonsville, MD
Business
‘Neighbors Became Friends’: Catonsville’s Charslie’s Bakehouse Bids Sweet Goodbye After 3 Years
It’s the end of a sweet era in Baltimore County. "Charslie’s Bakehouse, known for its scratch-made pastries and small-town charm, will close after nearly three years of serving the Catonsville community, the owners announced." The team behind the popular Frederick Road bakery said they will officially close on Memorial Day, as they prepare for a new chapter — parenthood. “With heavy hearts, we share that Charslie’s Bakehouse will be closing its doors on Memorial Day,” they wrote in an emotional farewell to their loyal customers. “This decision hasn’t been easy. Charslie’s was never j…
Hackensack, NJ
Business
Pro Golfer-Turned Fitness Model, Sister-In-Law Open Vegan Cookie Shop In Maywood
A former pro golfer and fitness model with nearly 17,000 followers on Instagram is bringing her healthy-living passion to the dessert world — one cookie at a time. Miko Page, 33, of Guttenberg, and her sister-in-law, Amal Page, 49, of Clifton, have opened Kukki Vegan at 7 East Pleasant Ave. in Maywood. The vegan cookie and dessert shop specializes in small-batch treats made without dairy or harsh chemicals — something Miko said she was desperate to find during the pandemic. "During the pandemic, we were eating a bunch of junk, and I can’t do dairy," said Miko, a pro golfer-turned fitness m…
New Paltz-Gardiner, NY
Business
Beloved Gardiner Farm Market, Ice Cream Stand Bids Sweet Farewell After Decades Of Memories
A cherished roadside staple in the Hudson Valley is saying goodbye after nearly a century in business. Tantillo’s Farm Market, the family-run Ulster County gem located on Route 208 in Gardiner, has officially announced it will not reopen for future seasons, ending an era that began in the 1930s with a modest fruit and vegetable stand and blossomed into a local summertime institution. In a heartfelt message shared to Facebook on Sunday, April 13, the Tantillo/Ridgeway family cited rising costs, endless hours, and “the ever-changing times” as factors for the closure. Oh, and they also have th…
Arlington, VA
Business
VA Small Business Joins Group Suing Trump Over Tariffs: 'Unprecedented Power Grab'
A group of small businesses is suing President Donald Trump over his sweeping new tariffs, warning the policy is driving up prices, threatening jobs, and putting their companies at risk of shutting down. The lawsuit argues that Trump has no legal authority to impose the "liberation day" tariffs. The suit was filed in the US Court of International Trade on Monday, April 14. Trump reversed course and paused many of his tariffs for 90 days but escalated duties on China to 145%. He enacted the tariffs unilaterally, invoking the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to …
Atlantic City, NJ
News
‘We Need This Party’: Bar Owner Vows To Fight Condo Lawsuit Over Atlantic City Summer Ragers
Tensions are flaring once again between a Jersey Shore condo tower and a beachfront bar — this time, over late-night after-parties tied to one of Atlantic City’s biggest summer events. The Ocean Club Condominium Association filed legal papers in Atlantic County Superior Court on March 28, accusing Cocorico, tropical-themed beach bar next door owned by SECAA LLC, of breaking a 2018 settlement agreement that bans entertainment past 1 a.m. The suit targets Beach Road Trip (BRT) Weekend, scheduled for July 11 to 13, which is expected to draw thousands to Atlantic City’s beaches. According to co…
Hartford, CT
News
Burnout Surging Among US Workers — These Groups Are Hit Hardest, New Study Finds
A growing number of American workers say they're feeling overwhelmed on the job — and it's getting worse. In a new survey from consulting firm Robert Half released on Tuesday, Mar. 25, 36 percent of US professionals said they feel burned out at work. One in three also reported increased burnout over the past year. Heavy workloads and long hours concern many workers, with 40 percent of respondents citing them as the top reason for burnout. Other worries include a lack of support or recognition from their manager (30%) and limited opportunities to grow professionally (27%). Young profes…
York, PA
News
$400K PPP Loan Scheme By CEO At York Tax Prep Federally Indicted: DOJ
The CEO of a Pennsylvania tax preparation company is accused of orchestrating a $400,000 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan fraud scheme and destroying evidence to obstruct a federal investigation, prosecutors announced on Thursday, March 20. Dommonick T. Chatman, 49, of York, was indicted on 20 counts of bank fraud and one count of destroying records in a federal probe, according to Acting U.S. Attorney John C. Gurganus. Chatman is the CEO of *The Chatman Group LLC*, a financial services and tax preparation business based in York. Federal officials say he submitted—or directed employ…
Waterford-Halfmoon, NY
Business
BBQ Hotspot Closes Doors In Halfmoon After 5 Years: 'So Incredibly Blessed'
For five years, Rollin’ Smoke Handcrafted BBQ & Saloon in Halfmoon was more than just a restaurant—it was a labor of love, a dream realized, and a community staple. But on Saturday, March 8, the beloved barbecue joint–located at 1613 Route 9–served its last plate, as owners Rob and Amy Carmel made the difficult decision to close their doors. In an emotional Facebook post, the couple reflected on their journey, from dreaming of a food truck to owning a thriving 3,000-square-foot restaurant. They shared that they were presented with an offer from another restaurant group to buy them out—…
Groton, CT
Police & Fire
Groton Lawmaker Aundre Bumgardner Charged With DUI: Reports
Connecticut State Rep. Aundré Bumgardner has been arrested for driving under the influence, multiple news outlets report. According to WFSB, police stopped the 30-year-old Democrat on Gold Star Highway at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 2. Bumgardner said he was trying to get his intoxicated wife home after hitting something on the highway, then failed three sobriety tests. Bumgardner reportedly blew 1.822% and 1.722%, both more than twice the legal limit of .08%, the outlet says. Bodycam footage obtained by CT Insider shows Bumgardner failing field sobriety tests. Daily Voice has reached …
Middletown, NJ
Business
Young Lincroft Restaurant Owner Says She's Getting Death Threats Amid Italian Food Feud
What started as a battle over pasta and pizza in a Monmouth County shopping plaza has turned into a full-blown war, complete with death threats, online attacks, and a legal showdown. A lawsuit, filed earlier this month by Luigi’s Famous Pizza, claims their lease agreement gives them the exclusive right to serve certain Italian dishes in the Lincroft Shopping Center. While the suit names Tatum’s Table, owned by 21-year-old Tatum Menake, it targets the landlord—accusing them of allowing another tenant to sell prohibited food items. Despite this, Menake has been caught in the crossfire—…
Rivertowns, NY
Business
Sweet Shop To Close In Dobbs Ferry: Here's When
After more than half a decade of selling sweets, a chocolate shop in Westchester is revealing some news of a more bitter variety. In an announcement on Monday, Feb. 17, the owner of Cocoa Tree Chocolates, located in Dobbs Ferry at 25 Cedar St., said that the sweet shop would close at the end of February after six years in business. "We have made the truly bittersweet decision to close our doors at the end of the month," the owner's announcement read. She continued, "Thank you for all the love and support over the past six years. It has been a wild ride, and now it's time …
Harrisburg, PA
News
Murder-suicide
: PA Business Owner Kills Wife, Self In Poconos, Family Speaks Out (
Exclusive
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The nightmare began with a phone call. On Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, Kristine Alberti, unable to reach her sister Joann for days, dialed 911. Hours later, police found Joann stabbed to death in her Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, home. Her husband, Craig Zigarelli, was dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. On Wednesday, Feb. 12, Kristine and Adam Alberti spoke with Daily Voice. A Life Spanning Two States, Ended in Violence Joann Alberti was a New Jersey native, raised in Roxbury and a graduate of Roxbury High School’s Class of 1996, her siblings explained. She continued her s…
Leesburg, VA
Business
Middleburg Pizzeria Wages Unexpected Battle After Pipe Bursts, Asbestos Uncovered
A small-town pizza shop that has been serving up slices for 35 years in Loudoun County is facing an unexpected crisis, and the community is coming together to help keep its doors open. Teddy’s Pizza & Subs, a family-owned favorite that has been a local staple for decades in Middleburg, was forced to shut down indefinitely after burst pipes flooded the restaurant, causing major damage and exposing asbestos in the walls and ceiling, the owners' family said. Damage at Teddy's Pizza & Subs GoFundMe Unfortunately we will be closed for the next few days until we can get …
Saugerties, NY
News
Saugerties Man Sentenced To Prison For Burglaries: DA
A Hudson Valley man with a decades-long criminal history has been sentenced to 3 1/2 to 7 years in state prison for two burglaries committed in Kingston, according to the Ulster County District Attorney’s Office. Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel Nneji said that on Thursday, Jan. 16, Antoine Scott, 47, of Saugerties, pleaded guilty to burglary and received the maximum sentence from Judge Bryan E. Rounds. The charges stem from two incidents in July 2024. Around 1 a.m. on Monday, July 1, Scott broke into a barbershop at 594 Broadway and stole hair clippers and DeWalt power tools …
Mount Vernon, NY
Business
American Express To Pay $230M For Misleading Small Business Customers
American Express said it will pay $230 million to resolve federal investigations into deceptive sales tactics and recordkeeping violations involving small business credit card and wire transfer products. The credit card company agreed to pay a $108.7 million civil penalty, the Department of Justice said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 16. The settlement resolved claims against American Express of deceptive marketing and "dummy" account information. American Express was accused of engaging in unlawful sales tactics and falsifying records between 2014 and 2021. "When financial companies …
Palmyra, PA
Police & Fire
Devastating Fire Destroys Hoagies On Main In Palmyra, Total Loss Reported
A fire tore through Hoagies on Main in Palmyra Borough early Friday morning, leaving the beloved Lebanon County sandwich shop a total loss, authorities said. The fire broke out in the 600 block of West Main Street around 12:45 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 10. Crews from the Palmyra Fire Department and surrounding mutual aid companies responded to the scene and worked to extinguish the flames until around 4 a.m., according to emergency dispatch. Palmyra Fire Department detailed their efforts in a release, explaining that firefighters quickly performed an interior attack while the Tower conducted ver…
Mount Vernon, NY
Business
Brewery Closes In Mount Vernon: 'Don’t Have Resources To Keep Going,
As the New Year begins, a Westchester brewery is marking the end of a five-year journey filled with creative beers and cherished memories. Alternative Medicine Brewing Co., located in Mount Vernon, permanently closed after its final days of business on Friday, Dec. 27, and Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. The brewery had been a fixture in the community since it opened in a previously disused space in 2019. Known for its creative beers and welcoming atmosphere, the brewery became a gathering place for friends, family, and craft beer enthusiasts. In a heartfelt message to suppo…
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
Business
Jack's Lobster Shack In Edgewater Closing After 9-Year Run Citing Rising Costs
After nine years of serving seafood to Bergen County, Jack’s Lobster Shack has permanently closed its doors, citing the rising costs of running a small business. The restaurant at 1040 River Road in Edgewater announced its closure on Dec. 31, in a local Facebook group. A recorded message on the restaurant’s answering service confirmed the news. “Due to the price increases of literally everything that it takes to be in business today, we tried very hard to keep it going, but it became impossible to compete with higher prices,” the message read. Jack’s Lobster Shack had long been a…
Annapolis, MD
Politics
Majority Of Americans Limit Political News Amid Fatigue, Overload, Poll Finds
In an era of 24/7 news cycles and social media saturation, most Americans are stepping back from political news to combat fatigue and information overload. According to a brand-new nationwide poll by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, 65 percent of adults feel the need to limit their consumption of government and political news. This sentiment crosses party lines, but Democrats are slightly more likely than Republicans to feel overwhelmed (72 percent vs. 59 percent). Additionally, 50 percent of respondents cited the need to cut back on news about overseas conflicts. Around…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Business
Popular Tap Room To Change Ownership In Valhalla, Close For Renovations
A beloved Northern Westchester shop known for its artisanal olive oils, vinegar, and local flair is changing hands as it prepares for a new chapter in 2025. The Twisted Branch, located at 24 Broadway in Valhalla, has announced that it will soon be under new ownership as the Cozza and Cherico families pass the torch to the Galletti family starting Wednesday, Jan. 1, when it will close for renovations. Known for its charming tap room featuring over 30 varieties of olive oils and balsamic vinegars, along with a coffee bar and selection of local products, The Twisted Branch has become a s…
Manorville, NY
Business
Bereaved Widower Closes Manorville Bagel Shop After 'Best Mom' Of Triplets Dies From Cancer
Long Islanders are stepping up to support the devastated family of a beloved mother and business owner following her untimely death from cancer. Kathy Fusaro, who co-owned Blazin’ Bagel and Deli in Manorville with her husband Daniel, died in November after a long fight with stage 4 breast cancer, relatives wrote on GoFundMe. She leaves behind her husband and their three sons, triplets Blaze, Chase, and Zackary. “Last night, the best mom I could have ever asked for, passed away…” Zackary wrote. “She fought with incredible strength, but after years of struggle, she is finally at peace.” Fol…
Gloucester Township, NJ
Business
Couple Bakes 'Ultimate Dream' Of New Gloucester Township Bagel Shop Inspired By Love Story
A Gloucester Township couple is blending their hometown roots with some flavor from Beantown with their new bagel shop. Kimberly and Victor Corsello have opened up Boswood Bagels at 1160 Chews Landing Road in Gloucester Township. The shop held a grand opening on Friday, Nov. 29, according to the store's social media posts. The husband-and-wife team said they were "completely speechless" by the opening weekend's success. "Never in my wildest dreams did I think we would have such a big turnout," Kimberly wrote on Facebook. "To all the friends, family, neighbors,…
Worcester, MA
Business
'Special, Joyful, Welcoming' Worcester Brewery, Taproom Closing After 6 Years
A staple of Massachusetts’ booming brewery scene announced it will turn the taps off at the end of the month. Redemption Rock Brewery in Worcester shared on Facebook that its last day will be Sunday, Dec. 29. “Despite our best efforts, we simply haven’t been able to grow the business enough to remain open. And we’ve run out of time,” the 333 Shrewsbury St. taproom and brewery wrote in the post. The owners thanked the community for its support and for making Redemption Rock a part of their lives. They credited the brewery’s success to its loyal patrons, small business partners, and employee…
Clifton, NJ
Obituaries
Clifton Pizza Icon Jerry Scotto D'Abbusco Dies, 91: 'Walked The Pipeline For Best Pizza Around'
A Passaic County community is mourning the loss of the man behind one of the area's most popular pizzerias. Gerardo “Jerry” Scotto D’Abbusco, who owned and operated Scotto’s Pizzeria in Clifton for 46 years, died on Thursday, Nov. 29. He was 91 years old. Born in Monte di Procida, Italy, Jerry served in the Italian Navy and worked as a Merchant Marine before immigrating to America through Ellis Island, his obituary on the Shook Funeral Home website says. In opening Scotto's, Jerry created a beloved community hub, which closed upon his retirement in 2016. Scotto's announced Jerry's d…
Westport, CT
Business
Spilled Water To Millions: How 2 Westport Moms’ Bags Became Oprah-Approved Best-Sellers
It’s often said that necessity is the mother of invention, and two Connecticut moms have proven that true. What started as a soggy laptop bag disaster has grown into a thriving business, twice featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things and becoming an Amazon best-seller. Westport neighbors and best friends Katie Hill and Lisa Watkins founded WanderFull in 2022 to create a stylish, functional bag that could hold everything from a water bottle to a phone and other essentials. Click here to see WanderFull's Amazon page The idea stemmed from Hill, a former buyer for Saks Fifth Avenue, who noticed w…
Southern Anne Arundel, MD
Politics
Maryland Delegate Dana Jones Announces Run For District 30 Senate Seat
Maryland Delegate Dana Jones is officially entering the race for the 30th District Senate seat, vowing to continue her track record of delivering results for the community. Jones announced her candidacy on Nov. 21 to fill the vacant 30th District Senate seat, emphasizing her commitment to collaboration, community priorities, and proven leadership. In her announcement, Jones highlighted her legislative accomplishments over the past four and a half years. "Since I first took office, my promise to you has been my steadfast commitment to promoting, fighting, and advocating for the needs …
Pound Ridge, NY
Lifestyle
Pound Ridge's Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively Reveal Themselves As Swifties In New Selfie
Popular power couple and New York residents Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are the latest celebrities to be completely enthralled with pop superstar Taylor Swift. In an Instagram post, Reynolds revealed that he and Lively, who married in 2012 and live in the Northern Westchester town of Pound Ridge, attended an Eras Tour concert in New Orleans in October, an experience he said was "one of the best things I’ve seen/heard/felt." "The main reason I’ll never forget this show is because it brings people together in so many ways," Reynolds, age 48, wrote in the post's caption, also adding, "And …
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