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Girl, 16, Found Safe After Intense 2-Day Search In Hudson Valley Girl, 16, Found Safe After Intense 2-Day Search In Hudson Valley Girl, 16, Found Safe After Intense 2-Day Search In Hudson Valley
Girl, 16, Found Safe After Intense 2-Day Search In Hudson Valley A missing 16-year-old girl was found safe in Orange County after an intense two-day search involving local and federal authorities, police said. The teenager was first reported missing to the Town of New Windsor Police Department at around 6:28 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, the department said on Sunday, Sept. 27.  New Windsor officers and detectives began investigating and followed multiple leads over the next two days. On Saturday, Sept. 26, the girl was eventually found in the Town of Newburgh, police said. Authorities did not release the teenager's name or provide details about…

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Man Charged With Stealing Social Security Checks Worth Hundreds Of Thousands From NY, CT: Feds Man Charged With Stealing Social Security Checks Worth Hundreds Of Thousands From NY, CT: Feds Man Charged With Stealing Social Security Checks Worth Hundreds Of Thousands From NY, CT: Feds
Man Charged With Stealing Social Security Checks Worth Hundreds Of Thousands From NY, CT: Feds A Connecticut man faces federal charges in a scheme involving government checks stolen from the mail and altered to cash them, prosecutors said. Bradleigh Rival, 23, of Stamford, was arrested on Sept. 16 after Social Security checks meant for people in Connecticut and New York went missing from the mail, the US Attorney's Office said.  Investigators found that more than 100 stolen US Treasury checks, worth several hundred thousand dollars in all, had been deposited into one person’s bank account. Prosecutors allege Rival took part in a scheme to change the names on stolen checks and de…

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No Charges For Off-Duty Sergeant Who Fatally Struck Pedestrian In Hudson Valley: AG No Charges For Off-Duty Sergeant Who Fatally Struck Pedestrian In Hudson Valley: AG No Charges For Off-Duty Sergeant Who Fatally Struck Pedestrian In Hudson Valley: AG
No Charges For Off-Duty Sergeant Who Fatally Struck Pedestrian In Hudson Valley: AG An off-duty police sergeant will not face criminal charges after striking a 72-year-old pedestrian who later died in Sullivan County, though a state investigation raised concerns about how local authorities handled the crash.  The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation announced on Monday, Sept. 28, that prosecutors could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Village of Monticello Police Sgt. George Mendez committed a crime in the death of Steven Christy. The crash happened at around 6 p.m. on Nov. 25, 2025, on Pleasant Street (Route 42) near High Street in Mont…

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Car Plunges Down Embankment On Route 129 In Hudson Valley Car Plunges Down Embankment On Route 129 In Hudson Valley Car Plunges Down Embankment On Route 129 In Hudson Valley
Car Plunges Down Embankment On Route 129 In Hudson Valley Firefighters pulled off a complicated rescue operation after a vehicle crashed down an embankment in Northern Westchester. The crash happened in Yorktown on Sunday, Sept. 27, when a vehicle went down an embankment on Route 129 between Underhill Avenue and the Taconic State Parkway overpass, according to the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department.  A dozen firefighters soon arrived at the scene and found the driver was trapped in the car.  Crews then began lowering firefighters down while also securing the car with a griphoist to stop it from shifting. Firefighters then t…

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More Details Emerge After Woman, 38, Killed In Garbage Truck Crash In Hudson Valley More Details Emerge After Woman, 38, Killed In Garbage Truck Crash In Hudson Valley More Details Emerge After Woman, 38, Killed In Garbage Truck Crash In Hudson Valley
More Details Emerge After Woman, 38, Killed In Garbage Truck Crash In Hudson Valley UPDATE: A 38-year-old woman was killed and another person was hospitalized after a sedan and garbage truck collided head-on in Rockland County, police said. The crash happened on Route 202 near Wilder Road in Wesley Hills at around 10:35 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, according to Ramapo Police.  Police said a garbage truck and sedan collided head-on, police said. The sedan's driver, a 38-year-old woman from Suffern, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name has not yet been released.  Meanwhile, a passenger in the sedan, a 37-year-old Suffern resident, was taken to Westchester …

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Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains
Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains A powerful nor'easter uncovered what's believed to be a large piece of a ship that wrecked more than 140 years ago. The storm exposed wooden wreckage along the south shore of Nantucket, Massachusetts, on Saturday, Sept. 26. The remains are believed to be from the Warren Sawyer, a three-masted wooden schooner that sank off the island's coast in December 1884. The discovery was first reported by the Nantucket Current on Saturday, Sept. 26. Jason Graziadei, the newspaper's editor-in-chief, spotted the large wooden beams held together by iron fastenings near Miacomet Beach. …

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$270M Project To Protect Hudson Line From Floods, Mudslides: MTA Officials $270M Project To Protect Hudson Line From Floods, Mudslides: MTA Officials $270M Project To Protect Hudson Line From Floods, Mudslides: MTA Officials
$270M Project To Protect Hudson Line From Floods, Mudslides: MTA Officials A major project aimed at protecting Metro-North's Hudson Line from flooding, mudslides, and other extreme weather is moving forward, with nearly $20 million awarded to begin designing the improvements.  The MTA announced this week that it awarded a $19.7 million design contract for work along the Hudson Line between Spuyten Duyvil in the Bronx and Hastings-on-Hudson.  The project is part of a broader $800 million resiliency effort included in the MTA's 2025-2029 Capital Plan, MTA officials said. The specific project moving into design is expected to cost $270 million and will…

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Woman Killed In NY Car Crash Identified, Was Lifelong Advocate For Others: ‘Wonderful Person’ Woman Killed In NY Car Crash Identified, Was Lifelong Advocate For Others: ‘Wonderful Person’ Woman Killed In NY Car Crash Identified, Was Lifelong Advocate For Others: ‘Wonderful Person’
Woman Killed In NY Car Crash Identified, Was Lifelong Advocate For Others: ‘Wonderful Person’ The woman killed in a car crash in Albany earlier this week was identified Thursday, Sept. 24 by police. Judith Avner, 74, of Delmar, was killed in the one-car crash Tuesday, Sept. 22 near Route 85, the Albany Police Department said. Avner was involved throughout the Capital Region community, working with the Brain Injury Association of New York State and her local synagogue at Congregation Ohav Shalom. “Judy was a dedicated leader and a passionate advocate for people and families affected by brain injury,” BIANYS wrote Thursday in a Facebook post. “Her energy, determination, warmth, and c…

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Bicyclist, 18, Faces Facial Reconstruction After Being Hit By Truck In Hudson Valley Bicyclist, 18, Faces Facial Reconstruction After Being Hit By Truck In Hudson Valley Bicyclist, 18, Faces Facial Reconstruction After Being Hit By Truck In Hudson Valley
Bicyclist, 18, Faces Facial Reconstruction After Being Hit By Truck In Hudson Valley An 18-year-old woman who was airlifted to a hospital after being struck by a pickup truck while riding her bicycle in Orange County is now facing extensive surgery and a long recovery.  The victim, whom friends identified only as Alyse, 18, was riding her bicycle on Route 209 in Deerpark on her way home when she was struck on Saturday, Sept. 19.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, New York State Police said the crash happened at around 8:51 p.m. A 54-year-old Port Jervis resident was driving a Chevrolet pickup north on Route 209 when he struck Alyse, who was riding south in th…

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Hilary Duff Adds NY Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Adds NY Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Adds NY Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of'
Hilary Duff Adds NY Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff is giving fans another reason to ask Why Not? — the pop star has dramatically expanded her comeback concert tour with 32 new dates around the world. Duff announced the new dates for "the lucky me tour" on Wednesday, Sept. 23, extending her first full-scale global headlining tour in nearly two decades into late 2027. And for fans who grew up with "Lizzie McGuire," Come Clean, So Yesterday, and Fly, the expansion may be exactly What Dreams Are Made Of. The new dates span Europe, Latin America, and the United States, with the new US leg kicking off in Sunrise, Florida, on Friday, …

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Eagles Legend Brian Dawkins Fires Back After DHS Uses His Image In Migrant Video Eagles Legend Brian Dawkins Fires Back After DHS Uses His Image In Migrant Video Eagles Legend Brian Dawkins Fires Back After DHS Uses His Image In Migrant Video
Eagles Legend Brian Dawkins Fires Back After DHS Uses His Image In Migrant Video NFL Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins had a clear message for the Trump administration after the Department of Homeland Security posted a propaganda video featuring him.  Keep his name out of your mouth. DHS shared a montage of the Philadelphia Eagles legend's highlights captioned, "Our time has come." The video was shared in resposne to reports of a "huge migrant caravan" approaching the southern border of the United States, ESPN reports. #HelloBlessedPeople🙏🏽I have respectfully not given permission to anyone other than those I currently do business with to use my NIL. Be Blessed! …

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NY Dad Killed By Bicyclist In Central Park While Walking To Work: Cops, Campaign NY Dad Killed By Bicyclist In Central Park While Walking To Work: Cops, Campaign NY Dad Killed By Bicyclist In Central Park While Walking To Work: Cops, Campaign
NY Dad Killed By Bicyclist In Central Park While Walking To Work: Cops, Campaign A New York father of two has died following a devastating crash while walking through Central Park on his way to work, according to police and the man's loved ones. Richard "Richie" O’Brien, of Port Jefferson Station, suffered a traumatic brain injury in the collision Wednesday, Sept. 23 and died Sunday, Sept. 27, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched for his family. Police were alerted to a collision at approximately 6:35 a.m. Wednesday, involving a bicycle and a pedestrian on West Drive near West 84th Street, an NYPD spokesperson told Daily Voice. There, police found that O'Brien was…

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Billy Joel Motorcycle Auction Details Announced — More Than 70 Bikes For Sale Billy Joel Motorcycle Auction Details Announced — More Than 70 Bikes For Sale Billy Joel Motorcycle Auction Details Announced — More Than 70 Bikes For Sale
Billy Joel Motorcycle Auction Details Announced — More Than 70 Bikes For Sale Billy Joel has released the details of his long-awaited motorcycle auction. The 77-year-old Piano Man will auction off his collection Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Javits Center in Manhattan, auctioneer Gooding Christie’s announced Monday, Sept. 28. More than 70 of Joel’s bikes from his extensive collection will be available to the highest bidders, Gooding Christie’s said. All lots will be sold without reserve. “I've always been drawn to bikes built by people who cared about getting every detail right,” Joel said in a press release. “I've loved building this collection. Now …

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Drunk Driver Swerves Across Lanes, Hits Vehicle Head-On, Flees Scene On I-84 In Dutchess: NYSP Drunk Driver Swerves Across Lanes, Hits Vehicle Head-On, Flees Scene On I-84 In Dutchess: NYSP Drunk Driver Swerves Across Lanes, Hits Vehicle Head-On, Flees Scene On I-84 In Dutchess: NYSP
Drunk Driver Swerves Across Lanes, Hits Vehicle Head-On, Flees Scene On I-84 In Dutchess: Nysp A Long Island man accused of running from the scene after causing a head-on crash on Interstate 84 in Dutchess County was later found intoxicated, police said.  The crash happened on westbound I-84 near mile marker 42.4 in Beacon on Sunday, Sept. 27, shortly before 5 p.m., New York State Police said.  According to State Police, Nassau County resident Oscar E. Barahona, 31, of Lynbrook, was driving a 2007 Honda eastbound on I-84 when he tried to turn through the center median. Barahona entered the westbound lanes and swerved across all lanes of traffic before hitting a 2025 To…

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Poughkeepsie Galleria Closes Early After Disturbance Involving Minors, Teen Night Suspended Poughkeepsie Galleria Closes Early After Disturbance Involving Minors, Teen Night Suspended Poughkeepsie Galleria Closes Early After Disturbance Involving Minors, Teen Night Suspended
Poughkeepsie Galleria Closes Early After Disturbance Involving Minors, Teen Night Suspended A disturbance involving several minors forced a mall in Dutchess County to close early over the weekend and has now prompted an entertainment center to indefinitely suspend its events for young people.  The Poughkeepsie Galleria closed for the evening on Friday, Sept. 25, after what mall officials described as a disturbance involving several minors.  “The safety and well-being of our guests, tenants, and employees remains our highest priority,” the Galleria said at the time, thanking local law enforcement agencies for their response. The following day, Bounce Sports & Enterta…

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New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products
New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products A packaged food product distributed across several states is now the focus of a federal recall, prompting consumers to check their pantries. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday, Sept. 25, that Sempio Food Services Inc. is recalling about 4,596 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken stew imported from the Republic of Korea without receiving required import reinspection. The recall involves 31.75-ounce pouches, packaged in cardboard boxes, of “Sempio Korean Ginseng Chicken Stew Classic” and “Sempio Korean Ginseng Chicken Stew Rich.” The products wer…

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National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing
National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing Cafés, restaurants, and retailers are celebrating National Coffee Day with plenty of freebies and deals! National Coffee Day in 2026 falls on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The annual holiday celebrates one of the most popular drinks in the US. The earliest credible evidence of coffee drinking dates to the middle of the 15th century at Sufi monasteries around Mokha in Yemen, according to National Day Calendar. Monks roasted coffee seeds and brewed coffee using methods similar to those used today. Yemeni traders brought coffee from Ethiopia and began cultivating it in Yemen. Coffee later spread to Euro…

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Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans
Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is combining two of its signature menu items in a new sandwich with a sweet twist. The chain announced the new Honey Chicken Biscuit in a news release on Monday, Sept. 28. The sandwich is available nationwide at participating restaurants. The $5 sandwich features Popeyes chicken served on a larger version of the chain's buttermilk biscuit with two packets of honey sauce. "At Popeyes, quality and bold flavor guide everything we do, and we're always looking for new ways to bring our most iconic items together," said chief marketing officer Matt Rubin. "The Honey Chi…

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Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats
Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats Starbucks is expanding its fall menu with a new iced espresso drink and three seasonal desserts. The coffee chain will launch the Aerocano and three Mini Pies, Starbucks announced on Monday, Sept. 28. The new menu items will be available starting on Tuesday, Sept. 29, which is also National Coffee Day. The Aerocano is made with Starbucks Blonde Espresso that is air-whipped to create a light foam and cascading appearance. The company describes the drink as a modern take on an Iced Americano. View this post on Instagram Starbucks is also adding…

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Hidden Valley's Black Ranch Dressing Comes With Spooky Twist For Halloween Hidden Valley's Black Ranch Dressing Comes With Spooky Twist For Halloween Hidden Valley's Black Ranch Dressing Comes With Spooky Twist For Halloween
Hidden Valley's Black Ranch Dressing Comes With Spooky Twist For Halloween Hidden Valley is getting into the Halloween spirit with a spooky twist on its classic ranch dressing. The company announced its new limited-edition Spooky Ranch on Thursday, Sept. 24. The Halloween-themed dressing keeps Hidden Valley's usual zesty and tangy blend of buttermilk, herbs, and spices but comes in an all-black color. The limited-edition dressing is available exclusively at Walmart while supplies last. A bottle costs about $4, USA Today reported. View this post on Instagram The black color comes from fruit juice and cocoa powde…

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New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products
New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products A packaged food product distributed across several states is now the focus of a federal recall, prompting consumers to check their pantries. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday, Sept. 25, that Sempio Food Services Inc. is recalling about 4,596 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken stew imported from the Republic of Korea without receiving required import reinspection. The recall involves 31.75-ounce pouches, packaged in cardboard boxes, of “Sempio Korean Ginseng Chicken Stew Classic” and “Sempio Korean Ginseng Chicken Stew Rich.” The products wer…

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National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing
National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing Cafés, restaurants, and retailers are celebrating National Coffee Day with plenty of freebies and deals! National Coffee Day in 2026 falls on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The annual holiday celebrates one of the most popular drinks in the US. The earliest credible evidence of coffee drinking dates to the middle of the 15th century at Sufi monasteries around Mokha in Yemen, according to National Day Calendar. Monks roasted coffee seeds and brewed coffee using methods similar to those used today. Yemeni traders brought coffee from Ethiopia and began cultivating it in Yemen. Coffee later spread to Euro…

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Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans
Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is combining two of its signature menu items in a new sandwich with a sweet twist. The chain announced the new Honey Chicken Biscuit in a news release on Monday, Sept. 28. The sandwich is available nationwide at participating restaurants. The $5 sandwich features Popeyes chicken served on a larger version of the chain's buttermilk biscuit with two packets of honey sauce. "At Popeyes, quality and bold flavor guide everything we do, and we're always looking for new ways to bring our most iconic items together," said chief marketing officer Matt Rubin. "The Honey Chi…

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Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats
Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats Starbucks is expanding its fall menu with a new iced espresso drink and three seasonal desserts. The coffee chain will launch the Aerocano and three Mini Pies, Starbucks announced on Monday, Sept. 28. The new menu items will be available starting on Tuesday, Sept. 29, which is also National Coffee Day. The Aerocano is made with Starbucks Blonde Espresso that is air-whipped to create a light foam and cascading appearance. The company describes the drink as a modern take on an Iced Americano. View this post on Instagram Starbucks is also adding…

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Hidden Valley's Black Ranch Dressing Comes With Spooky Twist For Halloween Hidden Valley's Black Ranch Dressing Comes With Spooky Twist For Halloween Hidden Valley's Black Ranch Dressing Comes With Spooky Twist For Halloween
Hidden Valley's Black Ranch Dressing Comes With Spooky Twist For Halloween Hidden Valley is getting into the Halloween spirit with a spooky twist on its classic ranch dressing. The company announced its new limited-edition Spooky Ranch on Thursday, Sept. 24. The Halloween-themed dressing keeps Hidden Valley's usual zesty and tangy blend of buttermilk, herbs, and spices but comes in an all-black color. The limited-edition dressing is available exclusively at Walmart while supplies last. A bottle costs about $4, USA Today reported. View this post on Instagram The black color comes from fruit juice and cocoa powde…

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Video Of Possible Pest Contaminant Sparks Recall Of Popular Pantry Product Video Of Possible Pest Contaminant Sparks Recall Of Popular Pantry Product Video Of Possible Pest Contaminant Sparks Recall Of Popular Pantry Product
Video Of Possible Pest Contaminant Sparks Recall Of Popular Pantry Product A consumer-posted video has triggered a voluntary recall of a popular jarred grocery product. G. L. Mezzetta Inc. announced Monday, Sept. 28, that it is recalling one specific lot of Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat after learning of a social media video that appeared to show a possible pest contaminant in a jar. The company’s announcement posted by the FDA said it contacted the consumer who posted the video and opened an investigation. The limited recall applies only to 32-ounce jars of Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat with SKU 10106328 and lot 720106. No illne…

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NY Ranks No. 1 Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart NY Ranks No. 1 Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart NY Ranks No. 1 Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart
NY Ranks No. 1 Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart New rankings reveal the nation’s highest-taxing states, with a sizable gap separating the leader from the pack. New York and its local governments collected more taxes per person than any other state, according to the Citizens Budget Commission’s “Top of the Charts 4” analysis. They also ranked second in spending per person, behind Alaska. The report uses fiscal year 2024 data, the latest available, to compare combined state and local finances. New York’s tax collections per person exceeded the national average by 71 percent and California, in second place, by 22 percent. The top 10 states…

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Rod Stewart Says Upcoming Tour Will Be His Last: Dates, Sites For 'Final Farewell' Rod Stewart Says Upcoming Tour Will Be His Last: Dates, Sites For 'Final Farewell' Rod Stewart Says Upcoming Tour Will Be His Last: Dates, Sites For 'Final Farewell'
Rod Stewart Says Upcoming Tour Will Be His Last: Dates, Sites For 'Final Farewell' A rock icon has signaled a major change ahead, shifting his focus to plans for 2027. Sir Rod Stewart announced Monday, Sept. 28, that his upcoming “The Final Encore Tour” will be his last tour. The 81-year-old singer shared the news in a video posted on social media. “Ladies and gentlemen, after much deliberation and sadness, I have to announce that next year will be my last tour forever, ever,” Stewart said in the video. “I'm not retiring, but this will be my last tour.” That wording leaves open the possibility of future one-off appearances or non-rock projects. The 29-date itinerary inc…

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NY Resident Mark Consuelos Returns To 'Live' Set After Major Surgery With Unexpected Ride NY Resident Mark Consuelos Returns To 'Live' Set After Major Surgery With Unexpected Ride NY Resident Mark Consuelos Returns To 'Live' Set After Major Surgery With Unexpected Ride
NY Resident Mark Consuelos Returns To 'Live' Set After Major Surgery With Unexpected Ride Mark Consuelos made a quick return to “Live with Kelly and Mark,” though his entrance looked a little different. Consuelos, 55, rode onto the set using a knee scooter on Monday, Sept. 28, just days after surgery for severe arthritis and a bone spur in his big toe. Watch his arrival in a video posted by “Live.” View this post on Instagram “You know, we were giving the over-under whether or not I'd be here,” Consuelos said. “I thought for sure there was a 90-percent chance I wouldn't be here.” His wife and co-host, Kelly Ripa, 55, said the hous…

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Al Roker Reveals Surprising Reason He Disappeared From 'Today' Set During Middle Of Show Al Roker Reveals Surprising Reason He Disappeared From 'Today' Set During Middle Of Show Al Roker Reveals Surprising Reason He Disappeared From 'Today' Set During Middle Of Show
Al Roker Reveals Surprising Reason He Disappeared From 'Today' Set During Middle Of Show A brief on-air handoff gave “Today” viewers a reason to wonder where Al Roker had gone. The 72-year-old weather anchor left the show early Monday, Sept. 28, after delivering the morning forecast. Savannah Guthrie told viewers, “We have Dylan (Dryer) taking over for Al, who had to leave a little bit early.” The reason did not emerge until Roker posted a video from outside a Manhattan courthouse on Instagram. “Well, got out of the 'Today' show early because I’ve got jury duty," Roker said while standing outside the court in Manhattan. "It’s everybody’s civic duty to do the duty.” He then pa…

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