Northeast Cities Rank Among Best, Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: See Full Rankings Northeast Cities Rank Among Best, Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: See Full Rankings
Northeast Cities Rank Among Best, Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: See Full Rankings Northeast cities have widely different Fourth of July celebrations, with the region having some of the nation's best and worst, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 25. The study scored 100 cities on everything from food and hotel prices to fireworks shows, walkability, and weather. Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 28. "The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebr…
Propane Tank Hisses As Fire Crews Respond To Smoke-Filled Garage In Montvale: Police Propane Tank Hisses As Fire Crews Respond To Smoke-Filled Garage In Montvale: Police
Propane Tank Hisses As Fire Crews Respond To Smoke-Filled Garage In Montvale: Police Fire crews rushed to a smoke-filled detached garage in Montvale on Thursday evening, June 26, where a self-venting propane tank caused a scare, but no fire ever broke out, officials said. The call came from a home on Waverly Place, where responders found a heavy smoke condition in a three-car detached garage, according to Montvale emergency officials. A propane tank inside the garage had begun self-venting due to the heat, creating loud hissing noises, officials said. The situation did not develop into a full fire, and the cause of the smoke remains undetermined at this time. Fire departm…
4, 6-Year-Olds Injured When 16-Year-Old Rolls ATV: PSP Chambersburg 4, 6-Year-Olds Injured When 16-Year-Old Rolls ATV: PSP Chambersburg
4, 6-Year-Olds Injured When 16-Year-Old Rolls ATV: PSP Chambersburg Two young children were seriously injured when a 16-year-old flipped an ATV on a Franklin County back road, Pennsylvania State Police in Chambersburg said in a release on Thursday, June 19. The crash happened around 4:10 p.m. on the 11300 block of Punch Bowl Road in Montgomery Township, according to the release. The teen was driving a Polaris Sportsman 450 eastbound when he failed to safely navigate a right-hand curve. The ATV rolled onto its side and then its roof, trapping all three Chambersburg riders underneath. A 4-year-old boy suffered minor injuries while a 6-year-old passenger was …
Roof Collapses At DC Row Home Under Renovation, Car Crushed: Officials (PHOTOS) Roof Collapses At DC Row Home Under Renovation, Car Crushed: Officials (PHOTOS)
Roof Collapses At DC Row Home Under Renovation, Car Crushed: Officials (Photos) A construction site in Northeast DC turned into a debris field after a dramatic collapse sent part of a roof crashing to the ground — flattening a nearby car and drawing a full search-and-rescue response, officials confirmed. The collapse happened around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, at a building under renovation near 19th and H Street NE, according to DC Fire and EMS. DC Fire and Rescue Photos from the scene show heavy structural failure at the upper level of the brick row home, with massive wooden trusses and roof panels completely detached from the frame.  A nearby white BMW sed…
Popular Jersey City Restaurant Closed After Fire Popular Jersey City Restaurant Closed After Fire
Popular Jersey City Restaurant Closed After Fire Harry’s Daughter, which has won raves for its Caribbean cuisine, announced it is temporarily closed following a small fire on Monday, June 16. No one was injured in the blaze, the restaurant said on social media. “We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the FDJC for their swift response, incredible courage, and exceptional skill,” Harry’s Daughter wrote. “We are truly fortunate to have such a dedicated and fearless fire department serving our city — their professionalism and heart make all the difference in moments like these.” The restaurant said it would update customers on when they …
Connecticut Senator Stranded In Iraq Amid Middle East Chaos Returns: 'Grateful To Be Home' Connecticut Senator Stranded In Iraq Amid Middle East Chaos Returns: 'Grateful To Be Home'
Connecticut Senator Stranded In Iraq Amid Middle East Chaos Returns: 'Grateful To Be Home' A Connecticut Senator is back in the US after being stuck for days in Iraq amid the ongoing tensions and attacks in the Middle East. Sen. Saud Anwar, who represents the state's 3rd District, confirmed that he safely returned to Boston Logan Airport on Saturday, June 14, days after posting a video about the airline shutdown in the region. "Feeling incredibly blessed to be back home in the United States," Anwar posted on Facebook. "A heartfelt thank you to everyone who reached out through emails, texts, voice messages, social media, and your prayers.  "Your love and support have truly lifted…
Stranger In Black Sedan Tries Talking To Teen Girl On Norwood Street, Police Say Stranger In Black Sedan Tries Talking To Teen Girl On Norwood Street, Police Say
Stranger In Black Sedan Tries Talking To Teen Girl On Norwood Street, Police Say A man in a black sedan tried speaking with a teenage girl walking on a Bergen County street Saturday morning, June 14, police said. A resident flagged down a Norwood patrol officer at 11:14 a.m. to report the suspicious incident on Fourteenth Street, which had occurred about 10 minutes earlier, police said.  The man — described as a bearded Hispanic male in his mid-30s — was driving a black sedan with tinted windows and a lowered suspension. The teen immediately returned home and told her parents, police said. The man never got out of his car. Officers issued a BOLO and nearby agenci…
Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall
Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall A popular hedge trimmer is being recalled after blades began turning on without warning, cutting more than a dozen people. Ryobi issued the recall for more than 113,000 24-inch cordless hedge trimmers sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 12. The recall also impacts about 15,000 of the 40-volt trimmers sold in Canada. The tool's blade can activate if either the safety or trigger control is pressed alone, instead of requiring both together. The issue can create a serious injury risk and customers should stop using the trimmers immediatel…
Father Killed While Trying To Save Sons From Fire Was Devoted Goshen Dad, Heroic Lineman Father Killed While Trying To Save Sons From Fire Was Devoted Goshen Dad, Heroic Lineman
Father Killed While Trying To Save Sons From Fire Was Devoted Goshen Dad, Heroic Lineman Services have been scheduled to honor the life of a Hudson Valley father and dedicated lineman who died while trying to save his sons from a burning home.  Shane Webb Munn, age 50, of Goshen, died on Saturday, May 31, after he rushed back into his burning home on Pulaski Highway in a desperate effort to rescue his two sons, Ryan, 17, and Travis, 12.  All three died as a result of the fire, which was reported around 8:10 p.m. at 876 Pulaski Highway, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  According to New York State Police, Munn had been seen using a weed trimmer outsid…
FAA Slashes Newark Flights Through 2025 — Here’s What It Means For You FAA Slashes Newark Flights Through 2025 — Here’s What It Means For You
FAA Slashes Newark Flights Through 2025 — Here’s What It Means For You Newark Liberty International Airport will continue operating under reduced flight limits through 2025 to cut down on delays, federal officials announced Friday, June 6. The Federal Aviation Administration said the cap on arrivals and departures—initially a temporary measure—has now been extended through Dec. 31, 2025. The FAA said this move follows "productive discussions with airlines and the conclusion of a public comment period." The change, which takes effect immediately, limits arrivals and departures to 28 per hour on weekends during airport construction, from Sept. 1 through the end …
Navy Sailor Angelina Petra Resendiz Missing For Days After Vanishing From Norfolk Barracks Navy Sailor Angelina Petra Resendiz Missing For Days After Vanishing From Norfolk Barracks
Navy Sailor Angelina Petra Resendiz Missing For Days After Vanishing From Norfolk Barracks A 21-year-old sailor stationed at Naval Station Norfolk has been missing for days, and investigators say her disappearance poses a credible threat to her health and safety. Angelina Petra Resendiz was last seen around 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, at Miller Hall, her barracks on the base, according to the Virginia State Police and Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). The Texas native is described as a White/Hispanic woman who is 5-feet tall, approximately 110 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Her clothing and any vehicle information are currently unknown. THIS NEEDS ATTENT…
Off-Duty NJ State Trooper Indicted In High-Speed Pursuit That Killed Motorcyclist In Burlco: AG Off-Duty NJ State Trooper Indicted In High-Speed Pursuit That Killed Motorcyclist In Burlco: AG
Off-Duty NJ State Trooper Indicted In High-Speed Pursuit That Killed Motorcyclist In Burlco: AG A New Jersey State Police detective has been indicted in connection with a 2023 fatal off-duty crash in an unmarked cop car that killed a 24-year-old motorcyclist in South Jersey, officials said. A state grand jury voted to charge Detective Mark Campagna with Endangering Another Person (4th degree) after hearing evidence related to the death of Omar Kebbabi, of Astoria, NY, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced on Tuesday, June 3. Campagna was off duty when he began following Kebbabi at speeds over 100 mph in an unmarked police vehicle on Route 206 in Springfield Township (Burlingto…