Hudson Valley Man Fighting 'Painful Battle' Against ALS Asks For Help Hudson Valley Man Fighting 'Painful Battle' Against ALS Asks For Help
Hudson Valley Man Fighting 'Painful Battle' Against ALS Asks For Help An Orange County father battling ALS is asking for help as he fights to preserve his independence, health, and time with his family.   Washingtonville resident Ricky Pizarro is currently fighting a battle against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS.  Pizarro, 52, describes himself as a husband, father of two, and someone who has spent much of his life helping others and working hard to support his family.  In a GoFundMe page started Monday, June 15, he wrote that although he has fought against the disease for two years and made it far past his…
Girl From 'The Ring,' Star Of 'Lilo & Stitch' Dies At 35: Reports Girl From 'The Ring,' Star Of 'Lilo & Stitch' Dies At 35: Reports
Girl From 'The Ring,' Star Of 'Lilo & Stitch' Dies At 35: Reports The former child actor widely known as the psychic girl in "The Ring" and the voice of Lilo in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" has died, according to reports. Daveigh Chase, 35, died from complications of meningitis on Tuesday, June 16. Roy Hernandez, Chase's boyfriend, announced her death to TMZ on Wednesday, June 17. Hernandez reportedly created a GoFundMe page for Chase as her health worsened. "Her condition has become critical, and the doctors have told me she may not have much time left," he wrote. "All she ever wanted was a place where we could live togethe…
DA: Man Who Posed As Officer Told FBI Agent He Left ID Card 'At Home' In Westchester (UPDATE) DA: Man Who Posed As Officer Told FBI Agent He Left ID Card 'At Home' In Westchester (UPDATE)
DA: Man Who Posed As Officer Told FBI Agent He Left ID Card 'At Home' In Westchester (Update) A man accused of impersonating an NYPD detective while carrying a loaded handgun and other law enforcement equipment on the streets of Westchester County has been arraigned — and prosecutors have released more details about his alleged ruse.  Manhattan resident Dylan J. Gonzalez, 26, was arraigned on Friday, June 12, on charges of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and first-degree criminal impersonation, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced on Wednesday, June 17.  The charges stem from Gonzalez's arrest in Bronxville, as previously reported …
Radiation Detected In Sanitation Truck In Westchester County — Vehicle Pulled From Service Radiation Detected In Sanitation Truck In Westchester County — Vehicle Pulled From Service
Radiation Detected In Sanitation Truck In Westchester County — Vehicle Pulled From Service A sanitation truck in Westchester County has been taken out of service after traces of radioactive contamination were detected during a waste drop-off  Port Chester village officials announced Tuesday, June 16, that one of its sanitation vehicles was detained by Westchester County after radiation detection equipment at a regional waste transfer facility identified radioactive material in a refuse load collected in the village. According to officials, standard safety protocols require vehicles carrying contaminated waste to remain at the facility until radiation levels decay to acceptab…
JetBlue Scaling Back At NYC-Area Airports Amid Cost-Cutting Push, Report Says JetBlue Scaling Back At NYC-Area Airports Amid Cost-Cutting Push, Report Says
JetBlue Scaling Back At Nyc-area Airports Amid Cost-Cutting Push, Report Says JetBlue Airways is downsizing its presence in the greater New York City area amid years of economic turbulence and the recent surge in fuel prices from the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline will close its flight attendant base at Newark Liberty International Airport, along with tech operations bases at Newark and LaGuardia Airport, JetBlue told CNBC on Wednesday, June 17. The closures are expected to happen in the fall. JetBlue said that no employees will lose their jobs, and staff will be able to bid or transfer to other bases. The airline also confirmed that it will make "targete…
Scottish Soccer Fans Are Drinking US Bars Dry, Forcing Emergency Beer Deliveries Scottish Soccer Fans Are Drinking US Bars Dry, Forcing Emergency Beer Deliveries
Scottish Soccer Fans Are Drinking US Bars Dry, Forcing Emergency Beer Deliveries The British may have marched on Boston centuries ago, looking for a fight. This time, the Scots are here looking for a pint.  Scottish soccer fans have descended on Massachusetts for the World Cup, and in less than a week, they've helped drink some of the city's bars dry. The "Tartan Army" spent the past week filling restaurants and pubs, and in some cases helping empty beer taps across the city, according to NBC Boston. The fans took over the streets last weekend after Scotland claimed a 1-0 win over Haiti on Saturday and marched to Fenway Park for a Red Sox game on Sunday. Sam Ad…
America's Oldest Man Dies At 111 America's Oldest Man Dies At 111
America's Oldest Man Dies At 111 A man who lived through two world wars, raised 10 children, and became America's oldest living man has died at his home in New Jersey. Luis Cano, of Linden, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, at the age of 111, according to the City of Linden. Cano held the distinction of being the oldest living man in the United States, officials said in the announcement. "The City of Linden was incredibly proud to be home to America's oldest man," Linden Mayor Derek Armstead said. "Mr. Cano lived a lifetime defined by faith, resilience, and an unwavering devotion to his family. His presence …
'Closuregeddon': Route 202 Stretch To Shut Down For Weeks In Westchester 'Closuregeddon': Route 202 Stretch To Shut Down For Weeks In Westchester
'Closuregeddon': Route 202 Stretch To Shut Down For Weeks In Westchester An upcoming road closure is set to disrupt traffic for eight weeks on a well-traveled stretch of Route 202 in Westchester County.  The closure, set to begin on Monday, June 29, will affect Route 202 in Somers near Warren Street between Fireman's Field and Somers Middle School, according to the Somers Police Benevolent Association.  In a social media post on Tuesday, June 16, police said the closure will allow crews to replace a culvert "that’s basically been holding its breath since the last century."  "It’s not a vanity project — it’s a 'please don’t let the road eat a…
Panera Bread Unveils Summer 2026 Menu With Major Changes: See What's On It Panera Bread Unveils Summer 2026 Menu With Major Changes: See What's On It
Panera Bread Unveils Summer 2026 Menu With Major Changes: See What's On It Panera Bread is making some of its biggest menu additions in years just in time for the summer. The fast-casual chain launched its summer 2026 menu on Wednesday, June 17. The refreshed options include the all-new Market Bowls, along with premium salads, cold coffee drinks, and protein-packed breakfast items. Market Bowls start at $9.99 and are available in whole or half portions. Options include Sesame Ginger Chicken, Carnitas Elote, and All-In Veggie. The Sesame Ginger Chicken bowl features seasoned diced chicken, herbed brown rice, arugula, edamame, cucumber, cilantro, red cabb…
Laser Strike Forces NY State Police Helicopter Off Flight Path; Man Charged With Felony Laser Strike Forces NY State Police Helicopter Off Flight Path; Man Charged With Felony
Laser Strike Forces NY State Police Helicopter Off Flight Path; Man Charged With Felony A laser pointed at a New York State Police helicopter during a nighttime training flight has led to a felony arrest, authorities announced. Daymian S. Massago, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with Directing a Laser at an Aircraft in the First Degree after allegedly aiming a laser at a State Police Aviation Airbus H145D3 helicopter, New York State Police said on Wednesday, June 17. The incident happened at approximately 10:10 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, while the helicopter crew was conducting night training over Saratoga Springs, according to police. Investigators said the aircraft was…
HS Classmates, College Friends Killed After Being Swept Into Ocean In California HS Classmates, College Friends Killed After Being Swept Into Ocean In California
HS Classmates, College Friends Killed After Being Swept Into Ocean In California A day at the beach turned deadly along a stretch of coastline known for sudden danger. Mahial Sran, 20, and Harshita Nair, 21, died after being swept into the Pacific Ocean in Santa Cruz County, California, according to NBC Bay Area. The two women were from Fremont, California, and had graduated from the same high school together in 2023, SFGATE reported. Sran was studying public health at San Jose State University. Nair was a legal studies student at the University of California, Berkeley, according to their LinkedIn bios. The incident happened on Wednesday, June 10, near a natural archw…
Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Gets Multiple Life Terms Without Parole Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Gets Multiple Life Terms Without Parole
Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Gets Multiple Life Terms Without Parole Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murders of seven women, bringing a formal end to one of New York's most notorious serial murder cases.  Heuermann, 62, of Massapequa Park, was sentenced Wednesday, June 17, to three consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole plus an additional 100 years in prison in Suffolk County Court after pleading guilty in April to seven murders and admitting responsibility for an eighth victim, Karen Vergata, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney's Of…