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Tree Falls On School Bus Carrying Children In Rockland County Tree Falls On School Bus Carrying Children In Rockland County
Tree Falls On School Bus Carrying Children In Rockland County A frightening scene unfolded in Rockland County when a large tree suddenly crashed onto a school bus carrying children, heavily damaging the vehicle and narrowly missing nearby pedestrians.  The incident happened around 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, on South Cole Avenue near Route 59 in Spring Valley, The Monsey Scoop reported.  The outlet reported that the falling tree slammed onto the bus while children were inside, also crushing multiple parked vehicles nearby. Pedestrians walking along the sidewalk were nearly struck by the tree and falling debris, according to the report. …

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by Ben Crnic
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Bear Seen Roaming On Rockland County Street — Police Now Monitoring Bear Seen Roaming On Rockland County Street — Police Now Monitoring
Bear Seen Roaming On Rockland County Street — Police Now Monitoring Residents in part of Rockland County were urged to keep their distance after a black bear was spotted wandering through a neighborhood Thursday afternoon, May 28.  Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann said several calls came into police dispatch around 2 p.m. on Thursday reporting a bear in the area of Maple Avenue in New City.  According to Hoehmann, the bear later made its way toward Badger Street as Clarkstown Police continued monitoring the animal’s movements. Officials said the bear was not considered dangerous, but residents were advised not to approach it. “For those Yog…

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by Ben Crnic
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Conviction Upheld For Restaurateur Who Had NY Eatery Burned Down For Insurance Money Conviction Upheld For Restaurateur Who Had NY Eatery Burned Down For Insurance Money
Conviction Upheld For Restaurateur Who Had NY Eatery Burned Down For Insurance Money A former Orange County restaurateur convicted of orchestrating a devastating arson-for-profit scheme that destroyed his own business and endangered firefighters will remain behind bars after an appeals court upheld both his conviction and lengthy prison sentence. The Appellate Division, Second Department, on Wednesday, May 27, affirmed the conviction and sentence of 64-year-old former Newburgh resident Zef Gjurashaj, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday, May 28.  Gjurashaj was convicted by a jury in 2022 of first-degree arson, second-degree conspiracy, two…

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by Ben Crnic
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'60 Minutes' Correspondents Fired, Outsider Named New Boss Amid CBS News Turmoil '60 Minutes' Correspondents Fired, Outsider Named New Boss Amid CBS News Turmoil
'60 Minutes' Correspondents Fired, Outsider Named New Boss Amid CBS News Turmoil CBS News has picked a filmmaker and technology writer as the new top producer of "60 Minutes" amid a wave of changes and fears over the iconic show's journalistic independence. Vanity Fair correspondent and former New York Times tech columnist Nick Bilton was named executive producer of "60 Minutes," CBS News announced in a news release on Thursday, May 28. Bilton replaces Tanya Simon, who was fired after more than 30 years with the program. Simon was elevated to executive producer after the resignation of longtime showrunner Bill Owens in April 2025. The Long Islan…

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by Chris Spiker
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Body Found At Possible Mob Dumping Ground In Hudson Valley Leads To Extortion Conviction: Feds Body Found At Possible Mob Dumping Ground In Hudson Valley Leads To Extortion Conviction: Feds
Body Found At Possible Mob Dumping Ground In Hudson Valley Leads To Extortion Conviction: Feds The disappearance and death of a New York City man found buried in a possible mob dumping ground in the Hudson Valley has led to one conviction, authorities announced Wednesday, May 27. Shlomo Patchiav, 45, of Queens, was found guilty of extortion conspiracy in the case of Shehroz Tokhirov, the Justice Department said. Tokhirov’s remains were found in two large duffle bags behind a home in Ellenville on Feb. 21, 2023, according to investigators. In the days afterward, state police told reporters the address may have been used by the Russian mob to conceal dead bodies. Patchiav and an unnam…

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Boy, 4, Loses Part Of Leg In Lawnmower Incident In Hudson Valley — Family Asking For Help Boy, 4, Loses Part Of Leg In Lawnmower Incident In Hudson Valley — Family Asking For Help
Boy, 4, Loses Part Of Leg In Lawnmower Incident In Hudson Valley — Family Asking For Help A 4-year-old boy lost part of his leg in what his family described as a devastating lawnmower accident in Sullivan County — and now community members are coming together to help raise funds for his recovery.  The boy, Moses, was seriously injured on Tuesday, May 5, in Forestburgh when he was run over by a lawnmower in what his family called a “freak accident.” Moses was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center, where he underwent multiple emergency surgeries in an attempt to save his foot. Despite doctors’ efforts, the injuries were too severe, and the boy ultimately underwent a be…

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Bruce Springsteen Announces Star-Studded 'Power To The People' Protest Festival Bruce Springsteen Announces Star-Studded 'Power To The People' Protest Festival
Bruce Springsteen Announces Star-Studded 'Power To The People' Protest Festival Bruce Springsteen is turning up the volume on a fight he has already taken to the stage. Springsteen's representatives announced on Thursday, May 28, that he will return to the DC area on Saturday, Oct. 3, as a special guest at the first-ever "Power to the People" festival. The post described the event as "another night of music and resistance." The one-day, two-stage event will be held at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, according to the festival announcement. Tom Morello, the Rage Against the Machine guitarist and activist, is curating the festival, which organizers…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Longtime Bronx Zoo Elephant Dies At 55 — Lived In NY For Nearly Half A Century Longtime Bronx Zoo Elephant Dies At 55 — Lived In NY For Nearly Half A Century
Longtime Bronx Zoo Elephant Dies At 55 — Lived In NY For Nearly Half A Century Happy, a beloved Asian elephant who lived at the Bronx Zoo for nearly five decades and became one of its most recognizable animals, has died at age 55. The Bronx Zoo announced Thursday, May 28, that Happy was euthanized following a period of hospice care as she dealt with progressive age-related health issues.  Zoo officials said the difficult decision came after ongoing evaluations by veterinary and animal care staff regarding her condition and quality of life.  "She died peacefully surrounded by her keepers, curators, and veterinarians who have cared for her; some for more than…

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Ex-Government Official Accused Of Stealing $40 Million In Gold Bars Ex-Government Official Accused Of Stealing $40 Million In Gold Bars
Ex-Government Official Accused Of Stealing $40 Million In Gold Bars A federal case tied to a former intelligence official now reads like something from a vault inventory. Former senior CIA official David J. Rush was arrested Tuesday, May 19, after FBI agents allegedly found about 303 gold bars worth more than $40 million inside his Virginia home, according to multiple reports. The Washington Post reported that Rush’s home is in Virginia, but the precise city or town has not been released. Rush is charged with theft of public funds. Court records say he is being held while defense attorneys and federal prosecutors gather more information ahead of a detenti…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Brother, Sister Killed In Hudson Valley Fire ID'd — Were Correction Officer's Children (UPDATE) Brother, Sister Killed In Hudson Valley Fire ID'd — Were Correction Officer's Children (UPDATE)
Brother, Sister Killed In Hudson Valley Fire ID'd — Were Correction Officer's Children (Update) The two teenagers killed in a devastating house fire in Westchester County have now been identified as Putnam County high school students.  Alina and Jeremiah Toone, ages 17 and 15, died after a massive fire tore through their family’s home on Sherwood Road in Cortlandt Manor early Wednesday morning, May 27, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace confirmed the identities of the victims in a statement released later Wednesday.  “I am heartbroken to learn of the passing of Alina and Jeremiah Toone, children of Westchester Count…

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See Newest Quarter Entering Circulation Ahead Of Nation's 250th Birthday See Newest Quarter Entering Circulation Ahead Of Nation's 250th Birthday
See Newest Quarter Entering Circulation Ahead Of Nation's 250th Birthday A new quarter honoring the Declaration of Independence will soon start appearing across the US as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. The US Mint has released the 2026 Semiquincentennial Quarter displaying the Declaration of Independence for circulation, the bureau announced in a news release on Monday, May 25. The coins will begin shipping to the Federal Reserve on Monday, June 1, for distribution to commercial banks and financial institutions. The quarter commemorates 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. The front features Thomas…

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Pierre Deny Dies Suddenly: Actor Best Known For Netflix's 'Emily In Paris' Pierre Deny Dies Suddenly: Actor Best Known For Netflix's 'Emily In Paris'
Pierre Deny Dies Suddenly: Actor Best Known For Netflix's 'Emily In Paris' A familiar face from one of Netflix's most stylish hits is being remembered after a sudden loss. French actor Pierre Deny, 69, died Monday, May 25, after what his daughters described as a "sudden and severe" case of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, according to a report by Variety on Wednesday, May 27. Deny was known internationally for playing Louis de Léon on Netflix's "Emily in Paris." His character was the powerful CEO of a luxury fashion company, JVMA. He appeared in seasons three and four of the series. Louis was also the father of Nicolas de Léon, played by Paul Forman, whose …

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by Joe Lombardi