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Manslaughter For Pickup Driver, 25, In Deadly Poughkeepsie Hit-Run: Police Manslaughter For Pickup Driver, 25, In Deadly Poughkeepsie Hit-Run: Police
Manslaughter For Pickup Driver, 25, In Deadly Poughkeepsie Hit-Run: Police A 25-year-old pickup truck driver has been charged with vehicular manslaughter after police say he struck and killed a bicyclist in Poughkeepsie and fled the scene. Joseph W. Marcinelli, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested following the fatal crash on Salt Point Turnpike early Saturday, Sept. 12, Town of Poughkeepsie Police said. Officers found a bicyclist who had been struck by a vehicle on Salt Point Turnpike at approximately 12:31 a.m., police said. The victim, a 35-year-old Town of Poughkeepsie resident, had been riding north when he was struck by a Ford F-150 pickup truck driven by Marc…
Recall Issued For Cheese Sold In Seven States, Including NY: What To Check Recall Issued For Cheese Sold In Seven States, Including NY: What To Check
Recall Issued For Cheese Sold In Seven States, Including NY: What To Check A cheese recall is urging shoppers to check their purchases before taking another bite. Whole Foods Market is recalling Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme cheese sold at 18 stores in seven states, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The cheese contains egg lysozyme, an egg white protein that was not declared on its label. People with an egg allergy or severe sensitivity could suffer a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat it. The stores sold the affected cheese in their special…
Loaded Glock, Fentanyl Found During Poughkeepsie Traffic Stop: NYSP Loaded Glock, Fentanyl Found During Poughkeepsie Traffic Stop: NYSP
Loaded Glock, Fentanyl Found During Poughkeepsie Traffic Stop: Nysp A traffic stop in Poughkeepsie turned up a loaded handgun and numerous items containing suspected fentanyl, leading to three arrests, New York State Police said. Members of the Troop K Community Stabilization Unit stopped a vehicle for traffic violations near North Hamilton Street at approximately 5:43 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, police said. The driver was identified as Peter L. Nekos, 40, of West Hurley, while the passengers were Zaire J. Birks, 26, of Poughkeepsie, and Samantha N. O’Donnell, 27, of West Hurley, according to police. During the investigation, State Police K-9 Vinn alerted to…
LI Man Posted Bizarre 9/11 Rant Before Storming Yankee Stadium Field With Palestinian Flag LI Man Posted Bizarre 9/11 Rant Before Storming Yankee Stadium Field With Palestinian Flag
LI Man Posted Bizarre 9/11 Rant Before Storming Yankee Stadium Field With Palestinian Flag Kelly Marcucci didn't exactly make it difficult for authorities to identify him after storming the field with a Palestinian flag at Yankee Stadium on Friday, Sept. 11, during the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Marcucci, 38, whose Facebook page says he's from Riverhead, NY, was wearing a jersey with his own name emblazoned across the back when he ran onto the field during the seventh inning of the Yankees-Mets Subway Series game, according to video from the stands and the NYPD. It didn't take security long to tackle Marcucci and take him into custody. The NY Post says the incident happened e…
4 Fully Vaccinated PA Residents Get Measles As Outbreak Reaches 676 Cases, Highest In US 4 Fully Vaccinated PA Residents Get Measles As Outbreak Reaches 676 Cases, Highest In US
4 Fully Vaccinated PA Residents Get Measles As Outbreak Reaches 676 Cases, Highest In US Four fully vaccinated Pennsylvanians have tested positive for measles — the first breakthrough cases identified during the state’s ongoing outbreak, health officials said Friday, Sept. 12. The patients include three adults and one child from Centre, Jefferson, Lancaster, and Lycoming counties, Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen said during a live update. None was hospitalized. The cases are rare and account for less than 1 percent of Pennsylvania’s 676 confirmed measles infections this year, Bogen said. The statewide total now spans 37 counties and includes 124 hospitalizations …
Exploding Fire Spray Canisters Spark Huge Recall: What To Know Exploding Fire Spray Canisters Spark Huge Recall: What To Know
Exploding Fire Spray Canisters Spark Huge Recall: What To Know Tens of thousands of fire spray canisters are being recalled after some exploded or deteriorated, officials said. Prepared Hero issued the recall for about 31,000 Hero Fire Spray Canisters, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 10. The canisters can deteriorate over time, causing them to rupture or fail to work during a fire. The Wyoming-based company has received nine reports of the canisters exploding or deteriorating while in storage. No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. The recall involves 20-fluid-ounce Hero Fire Spray canisters tha…
Maria Bartiromo Hints At Next Move Following Abrupt Fox News Departure Maria Bartiromo Hints At Next Move Following Abrupt Fox News Departure
Maria Bartiromo Hints At Next Move Following Abrupt Fox News Departure Maria Bartiromo is speaking out for the first time since her abrupt departure from Fox News and signaling that viewers have not heard the last from her. The broadcaster posted her first public message on Thursday, Sept. 10, following her abrupt departure from Fox News Media. “Thank you to all friends & followers for your amazing words I am so grateful for the outpouring of love. I love you all. Here's a great shot of the [rainbow] breaking through, I snapped the other day. More to come,” Bartiromo wrote on X. The post included a photograph of a rainbow emerging through storm clouds. Ba…
NY Ranked Among 15 Happiest States In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why NY Ranked Among 15 Happiest States In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why
NY Ranked Among 15 Happiest States In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why The Northeast is home to some of the happiest people in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Happiest States in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The study compared all 50 states across 30 measures of happiness, including depression and suicide rates, work hours, unemployment, income growth, family stability, volunteer rates, and safety. The personal finance website also looked at how many adults feel active and productive, along with factors like sleep, leisure time, job security, and community support. "The happiest states are those that provide above-ave…
CDC Delivers Major Update On Multistate Parasite Outbreak CDC Delivers Major Update On Multistate Parasite Outbreak
CDC Delivers Major Update On Multistate Parasite Outbreak A massive foodborne illness outbreak that sickened thousands across the US has reached a critical turning point. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Friday, Sept. 11, that the multistate Cyclospora outbreak linked to processed iceberg lettuce has ended. “This outbreak has ended,” the CDC declared. “The number of recent infections linked to the outbreak has significantly declined. The contaminated lettuce linked to this outbreak is no longer available in stores or restaurants.” The outbreak caused 12,883 confirmed illnesses across 21 states, the CDC said. It resulted…
Here's Updated Timing For Storm System With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Here's Updated Timing For Storm System With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds
Here's Updated Timing For Storm System With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds A pleasant start to the weekend will not last across the Northeast, as a storm system triggered by a strong cold front threatens to make parts of it wet and unsettled. Click here for a new, updated story - Potent Storm System Will Bring Drenching Downpours: Updated Timing The National Weather Service says the main window for showers and thunderstorms will develop from Saturday, Sept. 12, into Sunday morning, Sept. 13, as another disturbance moves into the region. Locally, heavy rainfall is possible, especially overnight. Around New York City and nearby areas, the National Weather Se…
Causes Of Death In NY Quadruple Murder-Double Suicide Confirmed: Authorities Causes Of Death In NY Quadruple Murder-Double Suicide Confirmed: Authorities
Causes Of Death In NY Quadruple Murder-Double Suicide Confirmed: Authorities An official toxicology report confirmed a New York grandmother, mother, and four children all died from taking an over-the-counter sleep medication, authorities said Friday, Sept. 11. Police said Amy Steadman, 64, and Sarah Myers, 44, gave Myers’ four children fatal doses of diphenhydramine, then took suicidal doses themselves, the Albany Times-Union reported. The six relatives were all found dead inside a Mechanicville home on Tuesday, July 23. The four children — Harper Harmon, 13; Hudson Harmon, 11; and 10-year-old twins Gavin and Gracelynn Harmon — were due to visit their father, Brady …
Registered NY Sex Offender Posed As Woman Online While Messaging Minors: Feds Registered NY Sex Offender Posed As Woman Online While Messaging Minors: Feds
Registered NY Sex Offender Posed As Woman Online While Messaging Minors: Feds A registered sex offender from Northern Westchester is facing new federal charges after prosecutors said he posed as a woman on social media to persuade children to send him sexually explicit images.  Dustin Tompkins, 38, of Mount Kisco, was charged with two counts of sexual exploitation of a child, receipt and distribution of child pornography, and committing offenses against children while being a registered sex offender, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Friday, Sept. 11.  Tompkins, who prosecutors said was already detained for violatin…