Serial Kidnapper, Convicted Rapist Gets Prison For Attacking Woman With Screwdriver In NY Serial Kidnapper, Convicted Rapist Gets Prison For Attacking Woman With Screwdriver In NY
Serial Kidnapper, Convicted Rapist Gets Prison For Attacking Woman With Screwdriver In NY A repeat violent offender who previously served 19 years in prison for raping and kidnapping women has been sentenced to more hard time for attacking another woman in Rockland County, prosecutors announced.   Eduardo Hernandez, 49, of Garnerville, was sentenced to 14 years in state prison for second-degree kidnapping in Rockland County Court before Judge Kevin Russo, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh announced on Wednesday, June 3.  The sentence stems from an attack in the Village of Haverstraw on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at around 5:25 p.m.  Prosecutors sai…
White House UFC Arena Could Stay After Fight Night, Trump Says White House UFC Arena Could Stay After Fight Night, Trump Says
White House UFC Arena Could Stay After Fight Night, Trump Says One of the most unusual White House projects of the year may have a longer future than expected. President Donald Trump suggested in a TikTok video posted Tuesday evening, June 2, that the UFC arena being built on the White House South Lawn might remain after this month’s fight event. @realdonaldtrump MAYBE WE’LL NEVER EVER TAKE IT DOWN ♬ original sound - President Donald J Trump Trump compared the structure to the Eiffel Tower, saying the Paris landmark was also intended to be temporary before becoming permanent. The president then turned to the UFC setup outside the White Hous…
Dad Who Caused Daughter's Fentanyl Death In Dutchess County Gets Prison Time Dad Who Caused Daughter's Fentanyl Death In Dutchess County Gets Prison Time
Dad Who Caused Daughter's Fentanyl Death In Dutchess County Gets Prison Time A man who admitted causing the fentanyl-related death of his 16-month-old daughter in Dutchess County will spend years in prison. Poughkeepsie resident Haitham Dasan, 49, was sentenced to two to four years in state prison after pleading guilty to criminally negligent homicide in Dutchess County Court on Tuesday, March 17, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announced on Wednesday, June 3.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, the case stems from the death of Dasan's daughter, Soraiya Dasan, on April 12, 2021, at a residence on Oakdale Avenue in the Town of Poug…
Mom Of 3 Found Dead In Vehicle At NY Gas Station Was Stabbed By Boyfriend: Prosecutors (UPDATE) Mom Of 3 Found Dead In Vehicle At NY Gas Station Was Stabbed By Boyfriend: Prosecutors (UPDATE)
Mom Of 3 Found Dead In Vehicle At NY Gas Station Was Stabbed By Boyfriend: Prosecutors (Update) A mother of three who was found dying inside a vehicle at a Long Island gas station was stabbed in the neck by her boyfriend after a violent attack witnessed by multiple people, prosecutors said Wednesday, June 3.  Michael McHenry, 40, of Long Beach, was indicted on a charge of Murder in the Second Degree in the killing of Juliann Bachmann, 30, of Bellport, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced.  "A young mother of three was brutally killed, allegedly by this defendant," Tierney said. "This office will pursue every avenue available under the law to deliver jus…
Bari Weiss Defends Firing Scott Pelley From '60 Minutes': Why He Said She's Lying Bari Weiss Defends Firing Scott Pelley From '60 Minutes': Why He Said She's Lying
Bari Weiss Defends Firing Scott Pelley From '60 Minutes': Why He Said She's Lying Controversial editor-in-chief Bari Weiss is defending CBS News' decision to fire Scott Pelley after the veteran "60 Minutes" correspondent accused her of "murdering" the iconic newsmagazine. Weiss addressed Pelley's firing on the network's morning call on Wednesday, June 3, The Guardian's Jeremy Barr reported. Her comments came about 12 hours after Pelley received a termination letter from newly appointed "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton over his criticism of the newsroom's direction under Weiss' leadership. During the call, Weiss claimed that Pelley brok…
NY Man Smuggled Drugs, Contraband Into NYC Juvenile Detention Center For Bribes: Feds NY Man Smuggled Drugs, Contraband Into NYC Juvenile Detention Center For Bribes: Feds
NY Man Smuggled Drugs, Contraband Into NYC Juvenile Detention Center For Bribes: Feds A Westchester County man who worked at a juvenile detention facility in the Bronx is facing a federal bribery charge after prosecutors said he smuggled drugs and other contraband to residents in exchange for money. Joshua Smith, 34, was arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit bribery, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Tuesday, June 2.  Smith was employed by the Administration for Children's Services as a youth development specialist at Horizon Juvenile Center in the Bronx, according to federal prosecutors. From at least April 2023 throu…
'Hot Lunch' Drug Ring Leader's Brother Gets Prison In Massive Hudson Valley Case: DA 'Hot Lunch' Drug Ring Leader's Brother Gets Prison In Massive Hudson Valley Case: DA
'Hot Lunch' Drug Ring Leader's Brother Gets Prison In Massive Hudson Valley Case: DA A man who admitted possessing large amounts of cocaine as part of one of Orange County's largest drug trafficking investigations — and who is the brother of the operation's mastermind — will spend more than a decade in state prison.  Newburgh resident Dwayne Salmon, 46, was sentenced in Orange County Court on Monday, June 1, to 13½ years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to first-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced on Tuesday, June 2. Salmon's conviction stems from…
Injured Solo Sailor, 74, Rescued By Luxury Cruise Hundreds Of Miles Offshore (VIDEO) Injured Solo Sailor, 74, Rescued By Luxury Cruise Hundreds Of Miles Offshore (VIDEO)
Injured Solo Sailor, 74, Rescued By Luxury Cruise Hundreds Of Miles Offshore (Video) A solo sailor was rescued by a luxury cruise ship nearly 500 miles off the US coast after his sailboat was disabled in harsh conditions, officials said. The 74-year-old Canadian man was found aboard a 29-foot sailing vessel named Alice on Tuesday, May 26, the Coast Guard said in a news release. The sailboat had lost its mast and its engine stopped working while traveling from Hilo, Hawaii, to Vancouver, Canada. The crew of the cruise ship Silver Whisper diverted 120 miles from its planned route and rescued the sailor, who had injured his shoulder while traveling through strong winds an…
Ex-State Trooper Who Caused 11-Year-Old Girl's Death On NYS Thruway Gets Prison Ex-State Trooper Who Caused 11-Year-Old Girl's Death On NYS Thruway Gets Prison
Ex-State Trooper Who Caused 11-Year-Old Girl's Death On NYS Thruway Gets Prison A former New York State trooper convicted in the death of an 11-year-old girl during a traffic stop and pursuit in Ulster County will spend years in state prison.  Greene County resident Christopher Baldner, 47, of Catskill, was sentenced on Tuesday, June 2, to two-and-a-half to seven-and-a-half years in prison after an Ulster County jury found him guilty of second-degree manslaughter on March 13, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James. The conviction stems from an incident on the New York State Thruway in Kingston on Dec. 22, 2020.  According to prosecutors, Baldne…
Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Spreading Fast, New Data Reveals Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Spreading Fast, New Data Reveals
Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Spreading Fast, New Data Reveals A highly contagious stomach bug is showing up in a way that can catch communities before doctor visits do. WastewaterSCAN data showed high norovirus levels nationally, including in the Northeast, according to its dashboard viewed Tuesday, June 2. WastewaterSCAN says it monitors norovirus and other infectious disease targets in wastewater samples across participating sites. Norovirus is often called the "stomach flu," but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is not related to influenza. It causes acute gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach or intestines. Sy…
US College Student Vanishes During Family Trip To Japan US College Student Vanishes During Family Trip To Japan
US College Student Vanishes During Family Trip To Japan A family trip overseas has turned into a desperate search. James "Weston" Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student from Hoover, Alabama, was last seen on surveillance video in Kyoto, Japan, on Friday, May 29, during a family vacation. NBC affiliate WVTM 13 in Birmingham reported that Higginbotham was traveling in Japan with his family when he disappeared. His family said he arrived at Kyoto Station around 8:15 p.m. Friday. His phone last showed activity at 8:29 p.m. Before that, surveillance footage showed Higginbotham had made a purchase at a Kohnan hardware store in the Kyo…
New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise
New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise A small but striking study is giving cancer researchers another reason to closely watch a new kind of treatment. An experimental personalized mRNA vaccine showed lasting results in some patients with pancreatic cancer, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City reported. The phase 1 trial involved 16 patients who received the vaccine after pancreatic cancer surgery, along with chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug. The vaccine, called autogene cevumeran, was custom-made for each patient using the unique genetic changes in that person’s tumor. In eight of the 16 patients, the…
Dozen People Sickened In Outbreak During Cruise Ship's Final Season Dozen People Sickened In Outbreak During Cruise Ship's Final Season
Dozen People Sickened In Outbreak During Cruise Ship's Final Season A dozen people were sickened in a gastrointestinal illness outbreak aboard a National Geographic cruise, federal health officials said. The outbreak happened on the National Geographic Sea Bird, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday, June 1. The Alaskan cruise departed on Tuesday, May 26, and returned to port on Sunday, May 31. Nine out of 66 passengers reported being ill during the voyage, along with three of the 24 crew members aboard the ship, which will be retired after the 2026 season. The main symptoms were vomiting and diarrhea, and the outbreak…
New Rankings Reveal Most Expensive Places New Rankings Reveal Most Expensive Places
New Rankings Reveal Most Expensive Places For anyone dreaming of a waterfront address, this ranking may require a very deep breath. Monaco was named the world’s most expensive city in the 2025 World’s Wealthiest Cities Report from Henley & Partners and New World Wealth. The tiny city-state topped the report’s list of most expensive cities, with prime real estate averaging $38,800 per square meter. That means a 100-square-meter apartment, or about 1,076 square feet, would average about $3.88 million. New York City ranked second, with prime real estate averaging $27,500 per square meter. Hong Kong followed at $26,300 per square…
Scott Pelley Responds To '60 Minutes' Firing, Says Show 'Lost Its DNA' (UPDATE) Scott Pelley Responds To '60 Minutes' Firing, Says Show 'Lost Its DNA' (UPDATE)
Scott Pelley Responds To '60 Minutes' Firing, Says Show 'Lost Its DNA' (Update) Veteran correspondent Scott Pelley is responding to his firing from "60 Minutes" just one day after accusing controversial CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of "murdering" the iconic newsmagazine. The former "CBS Evening News" anchor was terminated "for cause" at around 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2. Pelley was notified of his firing in a letter from newly appointed "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton, which was first reported by Puck senior correspondent Dylan Byers. Pelley issued a statement blasting CBS News' right-wing pivot throughout President Donald Trump's secon…
Body Found Hidden Under Blankets In Vacant NY Apartment; Man Charged Body Found Hidden Under Blankets In Vacant NY Apartment; Man Charged
Body Found Hidden Under Blankets In Vacant NY Apartment; Man Charged A man has been charged after a body was found concealed inside a vacant New York residence, authorities announced on Tuesday, June 2. Roy R. Cheyenne, 49, of Corinth, was arrested on a charge of concealment of a human corpse following an investigation that began with a welfare check on Walnut Street in the Village of Corinth, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called to the property at 6:24 p.m. Monday after a caller reported finding what they believed was a dead body. Investigators later discovered a deceased person inside the residence. Cheyenne is accused…
'The Situation' Shares Plan To Run For Governor, Teases Political Party 'The Situation' Shares Plan To Run For Governor, Teases Political Party
'The Situation' Shares Plan To Run For Governor, Teases Political Party Governor. Tan. Laundry? Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino says a run for governor may be in his future, though the former MTV "Jersey Shore" star is keeping voters guessing about one major detail: his political party. Sorrentino made the comments while speaking with News 12 New Jersey at the VUE Magazine Spring Edition Party in Wall Township. For the next few years, Sorrentino is keeping the focus on Archangel Centers, the addiction and mental health treatment network he co-founded. The dream is to have one in all 50 states. And after that? "You know, I will introduce everybody to Governor …
WATCH: Lost Gosling Found By Students Gets New Goose Family In Dutchess County WATCH: Lost Gosling Found By Students Gets New Goose Family In Dutchess County
Watch: Lost Gosling Found By Students Gets New Goose Family In Dutchess County A lost baby goose found outside a Dutchess County elementary school was safely placed with a new goose family thanks to the work of environmental conservation officers.  The rescue happened in East Fishkill on May 8, after students at Fishkill Plains Elementary School in Wappingers Falls spotted a Canada goose gosling during recess, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said in an announcement on Tuesday, June 2.  An East Fishkill Police officer who serves as the school resource officer contacted an Environmental Conservation Officer for help, according to th…
Actress Facing Backlash Over Photos With 12-Year-Old Son In Bed Actress Facing Backlash Over Photos With 12-Year-Old Son In Bed
Actress Facing Backlash Over Photos With 12-Year-Old Son In Bed A celebrity parenting post has turned into a fast-moving online debate. Actress and author Jenny Mollen, 47, is facing criticism after posting photos on Monday, May 25, showing her cuddling with her 12-year-old son on a bed. The Instagram post can be viewed here. View this post on Instagram People reported that the original caption was later replaced with a single period. When a commenter referred to the earlier wording, Mollen responded, “I said your eldest will be the most toxic bf you ever have. I stand by this!” Some social media users c…
After Months Missing From Congress, Trump Says: 'Vote For Tom Kean' After Months Missing From Congress, Trump Says: 'Vote For Tom Kean'
After Months Missing From Congress, Trump Says: 'Vote For Tom Kean' President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr., despite the Republican lawmaker's months-long absence from his job. Kean was last seen on Thursday, March 5 and the lawmaker has missed more than 100 votes in Congress, with no one publicly saying where he is or why he has been out for so long. His office has said he has been dealing with a medical issue. Still, Kean, who was first elected to the seat in 2022, is seeking re-election while running unopposed in the Republican primary on Tuesday, June 2. Trump announced his endorsement of Kean in a T…
Cruise Ship Tied To Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Will Set Sail Again Cruise Ship Tied To Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Will Set Sail Again
Cruise Ship Tied To Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Will Set Sail Again The notorious cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak has been cleared to return to service. A deep cleaning and disinfection have been completed on MV Hondius, Oceanwide Expeditions announced in a news release on Monday, June 1. The Dutch company said the ship was approved to resume operations on Friday, May 30. The Hondius was tied to 13 hantavirus cases as of Tuesday, May 27, according to the World Health Organization. Three people died, including a Dutch man, his wife, and a passenger from Germany. More than a dozen biosecurity sp…
Florida Principal Had No Idea About Fetty Wap Yearbook Lyric That Landed Her On Leave: Reports Florida Principal Had No Idea About Fetty Wap Yearbook Lyric That Landed Her On Leave: Reports
Florida Principal Had No Idea About Fetty Wap Yearbook Lyric That Landed Her On Leave: Reports A Florida principal has been placed on leave after a Fetty Wap lyric reportedly appeared beneath her name in a school yearbook without her knowledge. Trout Creek Academy Principal Katie O'Connell was placed on administrative leave May 20 amid an investigation into an "allegation of inappropriate conduct" after the quote, "Everybody hatin' we just call them fans though," appeared next to her name in the yearbook, according to First Coast News, an ABC affiliate. The quote is from Paterson, NJ rapper Fetty Rap's 2014 hit "Trap Queen." Fetty Wap was released from prison 11 months earlier t…
Annoyed By High Heels, ‘Disrespected’: NY Man Confesses To Fatal Double Stabbing Annoyed By High Heels, ‘Disrespected’: NY Man Confesses To Fatal Double Stabbing
Annoyed By High Heels, ‘Disrespected’: NY Man Confesses To Fatal Double Stabbing A New York man allegedly confessed to killing two women hours apart — telling investigators he was annoyed by noise in one case and felt “disrespected” in the other, prosecutors said Tuesday, June 2. Rony Yahir Alvarenga Rivera, 22, of Valley Stream, was arraigned on a grand jury indictment charging him with Murder in the First Degree and two counts of Murder in the Second Degree in connection with the killings, according to the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. “He told her he was annoyed by the noise that she was making, wearing high heels and talking loudly on the phone,” Nassau…
Viral Hate Gesture Made During Fishkill Block Party Prompts Condemnation From Officials Viral Hate Gesture Made During Fishkill Block Party Prompts Condemnation From Officials
Viral Hate Gesture Made During Fishkill Block Party Prompts Condemnation From Officials Elected officials are speaking out after a video recorded during an annual block party in Dutchess County showed a man making a gesture in the background that is widely associated with Nazi Germany and white supremacy. The incident, which was captured on video and later circulated on social media, happened during the block party held over the weekend in the Village of Fishkill. According to Dutchess County Legislator Doug McHoul, the video showed a man interrupting a group of young women who were recording a TikTok video before making what McHoul described as a "1930s-era salute."  …
New Date Announced For White House Correspondents' Dinner After April Shooting Incident New Date Announced For White House Correspondents' Dinner After April Shooting Incident
New Date Announced For White House Correspondents' Dinner After April Shooting Incident A major Washington media event is getting another chance after a chaotic night. The White House Correspondents' Dinner was disrupted Saturday, April 25, after gunshots were reported at the Washington Hilton while President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and more than 2,000 guests were at the event. The White House Correspondents' Association will hold the rescheduled dinner on Friday, July 24, WHCA President Weijia Jiang, CBS News senior White House correspondent, announced on X. “I’m proud to share the WHCD will be held on 07/24,” Jiang said. “Our first d…
Hookup Turns Deadly: NY Woman Kills Man In Parents' Home, Police Say Hookup Turns Deadly: NY Woman Kills Man In Parents' Home, Police Say
Hookup Turns Deadly: NY Woman Kills Man In Parents' Home, Police Say What police describe as a hookup gone wrong ended with a Long Island man dead in his father's arms and a woman charged with murder. Kristin Sculley, 22, of Massapequa, was charged with Murder 2nd Degree in the death of Robert "Bobby" Michael Carragher Jr., 28, according to Nassau County police. Investigators said Carragher and Sculley met up at a bar before returning to the Beaumont Avenue home in Massapequa that he shared with his parents. At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Monday, June 1, Sculley became angry and stabbed Carragher in the neck while he was sleeping, Nassau County Police Detec…
Former '60 Minutes' Boss Warns Of 'Partisans And Ideologues' After CBS News Purge Former '60 Minutes' Boss Warns Of 'Partisans And Ideologues' After CBS News Purge
Former '60 Minutes' Boss Warns Of 'Partisans And Ideologues' After CBS News Purge A former executive producer of "60 Minutes" is warning about the direction of CBS News amid major staffing changes and a right-wing shift. Bill Owens made the comments while accepting the Gabe Pressman Truth to Power Award during a New York Press Club ceremony on Monday, June 1. The longtime showrunner resigned in April 2025, saying that "60 Minutes" was no longer journalistically independent as Paramount faced a lawsuit by President Donald Trump. The criticism also came days after his successor, "60 Minutes" veteran Tanya Simon, was among several end-of-season firings. Simon…
Super El Niño Could Raise Hantavirus Risk Super El Niño Could Raise Hantavirus Risk
Super El Niño Could Raise Hantavirus Risk A powerful climate pattern could pose a health concern unrelated to storm tracks or temperatures. A potential Super El Niño could indirectly raise the risk of hantavirus cases by creating conditions that allow rodent populations to grow, according to Smithsonian educational material on El Niño and disease. The concern is not that El Niño itself causes hantavirus. The risk comes from what can happen afterward. Heavy rain and warmer conditions can lead to more vegetation. That gives rodents more food and shelter. When rodent populations surge, they can move closer to homes, cabins, sheds, ga…
Sabrina Carpenter Fearing For Her Safety After Alleged Stalker Incident Sabrina Carpenter Fearing For Her Safety After Alleged Stalker Incident
Sabrina Carpenter Fearing For Her Safety After Alleged Stalker Incident A rising pop star says a frightening pattern at home crossed a dangerous line. Sabrina Carpenter was granted a temporary restraining order after an alleged stalker tried to enter her Los Angeles home and returned after being arrested, according to multiple reports. ABC7 Los Angeles reported that Carpenter filed for protection against William Applegate, 31, after a series of incidents at her residence. Court documents say Applegate first came to Carpenter’s attention Saturday, May 23, when he allegedly entered a neighbor’s property to get past security fencing and went to her front door, AB…
Officials Fume As PA Rookie Cop Quits For 'Love Island USA' Officials Fume As PA Rookie Cop Quits For 'Love Island USA'
Officials Fume As PA Rookie Cop Quits For 'Love Island USA' Sean Reifel traded his Bethlehem police badge for a shot at love on national television, and not everyone at City Hall is cheering him on. The rookie officer and father was recently announced as one of 12 Islanders on Season 8 of Peacock's hit reality dating show "Love Island USA." Reifel was sworn into the Bethlehem Police Department on Aug. 18, 2025, according to a department social media post. His last day on the job was reportedly May 20. But as Reifel heads to the villa ahead of the show's Tuesday, June 2 premiere, local officials say his departure leaves behind more than an empty desk…
Scott Pelley Rips Bari Weiss For 'Murdering' '60 Minutes' Amid CBS News Shakeup: Reports Scott Pelley Rips Bari Weiss For 'Murdering' '60 Minutes' Amid CBS News Shakeup: Reports
Scott Pelley Rips Bari Weiss For 'Murdering' '60 Minutes' Amid CBS News Shakeup: Reports "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley accused controversial CBS News boss Bari Weiss of "murdering" the iconic program in the latest sign of newsroom turmoil, according to reports. Pelley made the blistering remarks during a staff meeting on Monday, June 1, The Guardian reported. His comments come days after CBS News fired "60 Minutes" executive producer Tanya Simon, along with correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega. The confrontation coincides with CBS naming Vanity Fair correspondent and former New York Times tech columnist Nick Bilton as the new executive pr…