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Stamford, CT
News
Stamford Detective Behind Record Fentanyl Bust, Gun Seizures Named Officer Of The Year
A Stamford detective known for major drug busts and high-impact cases has been awarded one of the police department's top honors. Detective Michael Spinosa was selected as the 2025 Troy-McNamara Memorial Officer of the Year by the Stamford Police Association. The award goes to officers who show strong dedication and leadership. Past winners still serving on the force vote on who most embodies those ideals. His track record shows why he stood out. He led investigations that resulted in the largest single fentanyl seizure in department history, the group said. In 2025, his cases led to the s…
Wynantskill, NY
News
Wrong-Way Driver Who Killed Army Veteran In Brunswick Nabbed Over Year Later: Police
More than a year after an Army veteran was killed by a speeding, wrong-way driver in Rensselaer County, a suspect is in custody. Waylon Phillips, 32, of Troy, was arrested Wednesday, Jan. 21, and charged with criminally negligent homicide in the death of Richard Turner, according to New York State Police. The charges stem from a two-car crash that happened on Aug. 23, 2024, on Tamarac Road in Brunswick. Investigators determined that Phillips was driving westbound on Tamarac Road at nearly twice the posted speed limit of 45 mph when he crossed into the opposing lane and struck a vehicle dri…
Jericho, NY
Business
Publishers Clearing House Checks Stop For Winners After Bankruptcy Sale: Report
Several longtime Publishers Clearing House winners, including those who relied on their prizes to pay bills, may never see their millions in promised winnings, according to a report. Ten prize winners are among PCH's largest unsecured creditors, according to federal court records obtained by The New York Times. The Jericho, New York-based sweepstakes giant filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy back in April. PCH reported liabilities between $50 million and $100 million, with assets of just $1 million to $10 million. In July, online casino operator ARB Interactive bought PCH ou…
Lancaster, PA
News
Lancaster Woman Defrauds Veterans Groups Out Of $1.4M, Sentenced To Prison: FBI
A Lancaster woman who defrauded two nonprofit veterans organizations out of more than $1.4 million has been sentenced to prison, federal prosecutors announced on Friday, Sept. 5. Jessika L. Hiepler, 47, was sentenced to 24 months in prison, three years of supervised release, a $10,000 fine, 100 hours of community service, and restitution of $432,925.35, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Court records show Hiepler pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud last September after being charged in August 2024. She also agreed to a forfeiture money …
Monroe-Jamesburg, NJ
Real Estate
Brand-New $40.7M Affordable Housing Community Opens In Monroe, Home To 50% Veterans
A $40.7 million affordable housing community in Central Jersey is officially open — and more than half its residents are military veterans. Valor Pointe, an 80-unit complex developed by Conifer Realty in partnership with the People for People Foundation, celebrated its ribbon-cutting with local leaders last month in Monroe Township. Clarke Caton Hintze More than 50 percent of Valor Pointe’s apartments are leased to veterans and their families. Units feature large bedrooms, ample closet space, patios or balconies, and modern finishes. Amenities include a fitness center, great room, smart-c…
Danbury, CT
News
Miss USA Accuses GOP Congressman Cory Mills Of Revenge Porn Threat
A national beauty queen is at the center of a political firestorm after accusing a sitting congressman of threatening to release explicit images in a case that’s sending shockwaves. Lindsey Langston, the reigning Miss United States who has been a Republican state committee member, filed a police report on Thursday, Aug. 7 that was obtained this week by Politico and other media outlets. She alleges that Florida Republican Congressman Cory Mills threatened to release sexually explicit images and videos of her after their breakup earlier this year. Langston also claims the 45-year-old Mi…
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
Acting Prosecutor Named In Hudson County: AG
Wayne Mello has been named Acting Prosecutor of Hudson County, the State Attorney General’s office announced Saturday, Aug. 2. Mello replaces longtime Prosecutor Esther Suarez, who recently retired after 10 years. Mello has served as Hudson County’s First Assistant Prosecutor since 2016. “I am profoundly grateful and honored to be asked by Attorney General Platkin to serve in this position,” said Mello. “I look forward to taking on the challenges of the role and having the opportunity to stand up for victims, pursue justice, to improve public safety, and to ensure the well-being of all Huds…
Highlands, NY
News
Tom Hanks To Appear At West Point, Receive Prestigious Civilian Award
Famed actor and humanitarian Tom Hanks will be honored by the US Military Academy at West Point later this year with a prestigious award recognizing his decades of work supporting veterans, the military, and public service. The West Point Association of Graduates announced last month that Hanks will receive the 2025 Sylvanus Thayer Award during a special ceremony at the Academy on September 25. The Thayer Award has been given annually since 1958 to a US citizen whose accomplishments reflect the values of “Duty, Honor, Country.” "Tom Hanks has done more for the positive portraya…
West York-Shiloh, PA
News
York County Officer Runs Background Checks On 18 Women, Then Messages Them On Facebook: PSP
A York County cop used a national law enforcement database to run unauthorized background checks on women — and then slid into their DMs, Pennsylvania State Police revealed in a release issued Wednesday, June 11. Sean David Lake, 32, of Dover, allegedly made 32 illegal queries through the Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) between October 2022 and October 2024 — while working for multiple agencies, including the PA Fish and Boat Commission, Lower Windsor PD, and most recently York County Regional Police, according to an affidavit obtained by Daily Voice. Investigators s…
Greenwich, CT
Obituaries
Retired Greenwich Hero Officer Dies After Battle With Cancer: 'We Will Miss Him Every Day'
A highly decorated, retired Greenwich police officer and US Marine — widely supported by the community during his battle with brain cancer — has passed away. He was just 63 years old. Robert Hansen Jr., the son of a retired Greenwich detective, joined the department in 1987 after serving in the Marine Corps. He served with distinction until his retirement in 2016 and continued his commitment to public service as a special officer even after stepping down, the department said. Hansen gained local acclaim in 2009 after he saved an elderly woman who became lost during a snowstorm. He fou…
Wappingers Falls, NY
Obituaries
WWII Hero From Wappingers Falls Returns Home 80 Years After Pacific Crash: Here's Service Dates
More than eight decades after he was killed in action over the Pacific during World War II, the remains of a Dutchess County native have been brought home where they belong. US Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant Eugene J. Darrigan, 26, was killed on March 11, 1944, when his B-24D “Liberator” bomber, Heaven Can Wait, crashed into the waters off New Guinea during a World War II bombing mission. After 80 years, Darrigan’s remains have finally been identified and returned to his hometown in Dutchess County. On Friday, May 23, New York State Police, along with the Dutchess County Sheriff…
Saratoga Springs, NY
News
Vietnam Vet Admits Shooting At Saratoga Springs Police Dept., Leading Cops On Slow-Speed Chase
A Vietnam War veteran formally confessed to opening fire on a police station in upstate New York before leading officers on a slow-speed chase. Paul Trinci, 77, pleaded guilty to felony reckless endangerment and criminal mischief in Saratoga County Court on Wednesday, May 21, in connection with a shooting outside the Saratoga Springs Police Department in February. Trinci admitted that he fired two rounds of birdshot from his vehicle at the Lake Avenue police station on the evening of Friday, Feb. 7. The shots struck both a marked patrol car and the front of the department building. Nobody w…
Frederick, MD
News
Body Of Missing Marine Kayaker Found In Monocacy River After Maryland Storms
The body of a former Marine and kayaker who was swept away in last week's floodwaters has been located after going missing in Maryland. Sean Chilson, 34, was located this week near the Biggs Ford Bridge after being reported missing on Wednesday, May 14, amid the storms that rolled through the region, his family confirmed. Sean Chilson body was found today by Biggs Ford road. Thank you to everyone that helped look for Sean and pictures sent... Posted by Seth Chilson on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 The Thurmont resident was a Marine and experienced outdoorsman before he went missing on the …
Harrisburg, PA
Politics
Don’t Hang Up On AmeriCorps: Cuts Undermine Decades Of Bipartisan Service
A Unifying Legacy Now Under Threat In a time of growing division, AmeriCorps stands out as a rare bipartisan success—a program that unites young Americans in service across the country. But now, its future is at risk. Earlier this year, the federal government announced a $400 million cut to AmeriCorps programming. The consequences will be felt in every corner of the country, including here in Pennsylvania. In response, Pennsylvania joined a lawsuit brought by two dozen states—including North Carolina, Nevada, Kentucky, and Wisconsin—demanding that the federal government honor its commitment t…
Allentown, PA
News
Tower City Legion President Killed In Motorcycle Crash: Lehigh Coroner
A Tower City American Legion president was killed and her husband seriously injured in a motorcycle crash in Frackville, officials and loved ones said. Beth A. Burlile, 62, of Ashland, was a passenger on a motorcycle that collided with another vehicle on the 500 block of West Oak Street around 5:06 p.m. on Friday, May 2, according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. She was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest at 8:31 p.m. the same day. An autopsy was completed on Tuesday, May 6. The cause of death was ruled blunt force injuries due to a motorcycle/motor vehicle collisio…
Orange-Woodbridge-Bethany, CT
Obituaries
Army Veteran, Family Man Killed By Falling Tree In Orange: 'We Lost An Amazing Person'
Police have identified the 69-year-old Army veteran and retired aircraft carpenter who was killed in a tragic accident when a tree he was cutting fell on him. Frank Gallipoli Jr., of Orange, was fatally wounded on Friday, April 18, around 4:40 p.m. while cutting down the large tree in his yard, police said. Firefighters had to use specialized airbags to lift the tree enough to pull Gallipoli from beneath it. Beth DeBondt wrote that Gallipoli was a giving person who cared deeply for his family: "We lost an amazing person." We lost an amazing person Frank Gallipol…
Southeast-Brewster, NY
Police & Fire
US Veteran Hospitalized After Fire Consumes Southeast Home
A two-alarm house fire in Putnam County damaged a residence and prompted a massive response on Thursday afternoon, April 17. The fire broke out at around 12:45 p.m. at a home on Seven Oaks Lane in Southeast, according to the Brewster Fire Department. Brewster Fire Chief Michael Miller was first on scene and confirmed a working structure fire, immediately requesting a second alarm. The homeowner, an elderly US military veteran, was inside the home at the time of the blaze but managed to escape without injury. Brewster EMS later took him to Danbury Hospital for observation.…
Cortlandt, NY
Obituaries
Longtime Village Trustee, Community Leader In Croton-On-Hudson Dies
A village in Northern Westchester is mourning the loss of longtime resident and former Village Trustee William A. Ryder, who died recently at the age of 96 after decades of serving his community. Born on January 20, 1928, and raised in Ossining, Ryder, who died on Wednesday, April 2, moved to Croton-on-Hudson in 1959—a community he came to love deeply and served tirelessly for decades, according to his obituary. Ryder was elected three times to the Village Board of Trustees, serving from 1969 to 1975. He held the position of Deputy Mayor for five of those years and played …
Jersey City, NJ
Business
Ice-T, Former Playboy Model Open Marijuana Dispensary In Jersey City
The Medicine Woman, a marijuana dispensary operated by New Jersey native Ice-T and former Playboy model Charis Burrett has opened in Jersey City. The dispensary, located at 600 Tonnelle Ave. is holding a soft opening, ahead of its grand opening celebrations on Saturday, April 19. Ice-T, the legendary rapper and "Law and Order: SVU" star was born in Jersey City and grew up in Summit. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICEMFT (@icet) The 5,000 square foot store is the second location for The Medicine Woman, having previously ope…
Island Park, NY
Police & Fire
Fatal Fire: 'Devoted Husband,' Veteran ID'd As Victim In Raging Island Park Blaze
A man who was found dead inside a Long Island home consumed by flames was being remembered as a dedicated family man and proud veteran. George Urich, 83, was the sole victim in a raging fire that tore through his Island Park home on Sunset Avenue early Monday, March 17, Nassau County Police confirmed days later. The massive blaze had engulfed the home in flames by the time Fourth Precinct officers and firefighters arrived, as Daily Voice reported. Fire crews from Island Park and surrounding departments fought to contain the inferno. When the flames were finally extinguished, responders mad…
Orange, NJ
Police & Fire
Orange Councilman Threatened Tow Truck Driver With Firearm: Prosecutor
Kerry Coley, a councilman in the City of Orange Township was arrested and charged on Monday, March 10, after he displayed a gun at a tow truck driver last October, authorities said. On Wednesday, Oct. 9, Coley displayed the gun to a tow truck driver who was in the process of towing a vehicle owned by Coley's relative, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II and City of Orange Township Police Director Todd Warren said. Coley was released from the Essex County Correctional Facility on Tuesday and is ordered to have no contact with the victim and not possess any firearms, authorities…
Lexington, MA
Business
$3.25M
Usaa
Data Breach Settlement: Here's How To Learn If You Could Get Payout
Those affected by a major data breach could get a part of a settlement worth $3.25 million. If your personal information was compromised, you may be eligible for a payout, but you need to act fast to secure your claim before the deadline. The United Services Automobile Association (USAA), a financial services company dedicated to serving military members, veterans, and their families, has agreed to the nationwide class action lawsuit settlement. This follows allegations that the company failed to adequately protect personal information during a data breach that occurred in May …
Wolcott, CT
Obituaries
Death Of National Guardsman, Town Of Wolcott Mechanic Marc Carrion Spreads Shock
Communities across Connecticut are mourning the loss of Marc D. Carrion, a former CT National Guardsman who died on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 34 years old, leaving behind his dear wife, Kimberly. Marc was raised in Prospect, having graduated from Emmett O'Brien Technical High School, and was being remembered as an "expert mechanic," having worked as a mechanic for the Town of Wolcott, according to his obituary on the Naugatuck Valley Memorial/Fitzgerald Zembruski Funeral Home website. Marc served in the U.S. Marine Wing Support Squadron 472 Detachment Bravo Unit and served for six years…
Hackensack, NJ
Real Estate
New Details, Video Show Workforce Housing, Transit Hub Project In Hackensack
Bergen County officials have released a brand-new video rendering of Bergen Junction, a transformational mixed-use development in Hackensack that aims to provide affordable housing for essential workers, support veterans, and revitalize the NJ TRANSIT Hackensack Bus Transfer (scroll for video). The project — announced by Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Improvement Authority — will replace the former Bergen County probation building and outdated bus terminal with state-of-the-art facilities. Bergen Junction will feature a five…
White Plains, NY
Politics
Trump Proclaims ‘Liberation Day,’ Reveals Array Of Planned Actions In Inaugural Address
Donald Trump proclaimed “liberation day” in his inaugural address after being sworn in to a second non-consecutive presidential term in the Capitol Rotunda just after noontime on Monday, Jan. 20. Click here for a new, updated story - Trump Ends All Jan. 6 Cases With Pardons, Commutations, Dismissals, Signs Flurry Of Executive Orders "America will soon be greater, stronger, and far more exceptional than ever before," said Trump, who at age 78, became the oldest person to ever start a presidential term. In the half-hour long speech, he vowed that “the golden age of America begins rig…
Hackensack, NJ
Real Estate
Workforce Housing, State-Of-The Art NJ Transit Bus Terminal To Transform Downtown Hackensack
Hackensack is poised for a major transformation as plans for the redevelopment of 133 River St., the site of the city’s aging bus terminal and a long-vacant site of the county probation building move forward. Last week, the Hackensack Planning Board reviewed the Bergen County Improvement Authority’s (BCIA) ambitious proposal to bring a state-of-the-art NJ Transit bus terminal and workforce housing to the city’s downtown. The 387,000-square-foot project will include a 15-story residential tower with 168 units designated for veterans, disabled veterans, and essential workers in fields such as …
Monroe, NY
Obituaries
Sudden Death Of Monroe Orangetheory Trainer Spreads Shock, Sadness: Honoring Jeremy Whitehead
Jeremy Lee Whitehead, a highly respected Hudson Valley fitness trainer and Army veteran, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 14, in New Windsor, New York, according to his obituary on the Marra Funeral Home website. He was 36 years old. Born in Lakeland, Florida, Jeremy served as an Army combat medic in Afghanistan from 2009 to 2013. Those values carried into his civilian life, where he became a dynamic personal trainer at Orangetheory Fitness in Monroe. Beyond fitness, Jeremy was a proud member of the Knuckle Draggerz Veterans Club and 9-Line, communities where his love for camaraderie an…
Newtown-Upper Makefield, PA
Traffic
Traffic Advisory Issued For Wreaths Across America Event In Upper Makefield: State Police
Heavy traffic is expected in Upper Makefield Township during the Wreaths Across America event at Washington National Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 14, Pennsylvania State Police announced. The event, which honors US veterans by placing 19,000 wreaths on their graves, will take place at 830 Highland Road in Bucks County. Large crowds of participants and visitors are anticipated, resulting in significant congestion in and around the cemetery and on roads throughout Upper Makefield Township, state police said in a release on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Traffic delays are expected between 6 a.m. and 1 p.m., …
Harrisburg, PA
Politics
Bob Casey Concedes Race For Pennsylvania US Senate Seat To Dave McCormick
Senator Bob Casey has conceded the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race to Dave McCormick, calling it one of the closest elections in the state's history. Casey, who has served Pennsylvanians in public office for 28 years, announced his concession as the first count of ballots was completed, with the race decided by less than a quarter of a point. “I just called Dave McCormick to congratulate him on his election to represent Pennsylvania in the United States Senate,” Casey said in a statement released Thursday, Nov. 21. “Pennsylvanians can move forward with the knowledge that their voices were h…
Aldie, VA
Politics
Four More Years? Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares Running For Reelection
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced that he will not be seeking the Republican nomination for the governor's seat, and will instead be running for reelection. In a video posted on social media, the AG touted his track record reducing drug crimes and targeting the state's most violent criminals. I am running for re-election as Attorney General. As Attorney General, I’ve deployed every tool available to keep Virginians safe and violent criminals off our streets. We are not going back to the failed policies of the past; our families' safety and Virginia's future… pic.twi…
Poughkeepsie, NY
Obituaries
Beloved Deputy Sheriff In Dutchess County Known For His Love Of Dinosaurs Dies
A much beloved deputy sheriff in the region known for being a part-time comedian and his love of dinosaurs has died after a courageous battle with cancer. Nicholas Gasparre, age 36, a lifelong Hudson Valley resident, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, Nov. 15, surrounded by his family, friends, and his brothers and sisters of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. He began serving the country as a volunteer firefighter for the Beekman Fire District. According to his obituary, he also served in the US Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Lance Corporal during the war on terrorism. …
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