Ambulance Carrying Patient Hit By Wrong-Way Driver On I-90: NY State Police Ambulance Carrying Patient Hit By Wrong-Way Driver On I-90: NY State Police
Ambulance Carrying Patient Hit By Wrong-Way Driver On I-90: NY State Police An ambulance transporting a patient was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver on an Interstate 90 exit ramp Saturday night, New York State Police said in a release issued Sunday, June 28. The crash happened at about 8:59 p.m. Saturday, June 27, on the eastbound Exit 6 off-ramp of I-90 in Albany, police said. A Colonie Ambulance was traveling eastbound on the Exit 6 off-ramp with a patient onboard, en route to Albany Medical Center, when a vehicle being driven the wrong way crashed into it, investigators determined. The ambulance driver and an onboard paramedic suffered non-life-threatening …
Scammers Target Data Breach Fears: How To Stay Safe Scammers Target Data Breach Fears: How To Stay Safe
Scammers Target Data Breach Fears: How To Stay Safe Data breach scams are on the rise, with cybercriminals exploiting real breaches to trick victims into handing over personal information.  These scams involve fake notifications sent by email, text, or phone calls, often claiming that your data has been exposed. Scammers use tactics like creating a sense of urgency or impersonating trusted entities, such as banks, government agencies, or credit-monitoring companies. The goal is to scare victims into clicking malicious links, providing login credentials, or even making payments for fake services. Michael Bruemmer, head of global data-br…
Major Weather Pattern Shift Brewing Ahead Of July 4th Weekend Major Weather Pattern Shift Brewing Ahead Of July 4th Weekend
Major Weather Pattern Shift Brewing Ahead Of July 4th Weekend The Northeast is about to trade its quieter stretch for something hotter, heavier, and more unsettled. Click here for a new, updated story: Big Weather Swings Taking Shape Before July 4th Weekend A major pattern change is expected to build next week ahead of the July Fourth holiday weekend, bringing rising heat, higher humidity, and a renewed threat of storms to parts of the region. The National Weather Service Eastern Region said the heat next week will be worth watching, especially for anyone with outdoor plans ahead of the holiday weekend. The National Weather Service Eas…
Thousands Of Toyota, Lexus, Subaru Vehicles Recalled Over Software Issue Thousands Of Toyota, Lexus, Subaru Vehicles Recalled Over Software Issue
Thousands Of Toyota, Lexus, Subaru Vehicles Recalled Over Software Issue A new safety recall is putting thousands of owners on notice. Toyota is recalling 20,991 electric vehicles, including Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru models, over a software issue that could cause a loss of drive power, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall affects certain 2026 model-year Toyota bZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles. The affected vehicles include 11,495 Toyota bZ models, 4,739 Lexus RZ models, and 4,757 Subaru Solterra models, according to NHTSA. The issue involves the battery electronic control unit, or ECU. Toyota said the software …
Ann Blyth Dies: Hollywood Star From NY Earned Oscar Nomination As Teen Ann Blyth Dies: Hollywood Star From NY Earned Oscar Nomination As Teen
Ann Blyth Dies: Hollywood Star From NY Earned Oscar Nomination As Teen One of Hollywood’s last links to the studio era has died. Ann Blyth, the actress and singer best known for her Oscar-nominated turn in "Mildred Pierce," died Wednesday, June 24, according to Entertainment Weekly and People. She was 98. Blyth died of natural causes at her home in Rancho Santa Fe, California, according to her obituary. Her career spanned radio and Broadway, film musicals, noir, television, and concert stages, making her one of the more versatile performers of her generation. Blyth became a star in the 1940s and remained one of the last surviving performers tied to Hollywood…
Hitler Baby Photo Found In NJ Middle School Yearbooks, Principal Says Hitler Baby Photo Found In NJ Middle School Yearbooks, Principal Says
Hitler Baby Photo Found In NJ Middle School Yearbooks, Principal Says A New Jersey middle school collected its yearbooks after an image in the baby pictures section was identified as a baby photo of Adolf Hitler, school officials said. Students at East Brook Middle School in Paramus had already received their yearbooks before administrators discovered the image, Principal Ryan Aupperlee said in a letter to families sent Thursday, June 25. "Earlier today, after students had already received their yearbooks, we learned that the baby pictures section of the yearbook contained an image that was later identified as an infant photograph of Adolf Hitler," the princi…
MorningStar Farms Pulls Pair Of Frozen Products Over Plastic Risk MorningStar Farms Pulls Pair Of Frozen Products Over Plastic Risk
MorningStar Farms Pulls Pair Of Frozen Products Over Plastic Risk A popular freezer staple is being pulled from shelves. MorningStar Farms voluntarily recalled two frozen products because they may contain pieces of plastic, according to a company announcement posted by the FDA on Monday, June 22. The recall covers MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets and MorningStar Farms Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties sold in the US, Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica. The recalled Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets were sold in 10.5-ounce packages with UPC code 000 28989 10110 5. The affected packages have “better if used before” dates of July 7 and July 8, 2027. The recalled Hot and…
Fire Hazard Prompts Air Conditioner Recall Affecting Thousands Fire Hazard Prompts Air Conditioner Recall Affecting Thousands
Fire Hazard Prompts Air Conditioner Recall Affecting Thousands A household cooling product is being pulled back over a serious safety risk. Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing is recalling about 13,514 Amana air conditioners and heat pumps in the US because they can pose a fire and burn hazard, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. About 53 additional units were sold in Canada. The recall was announced on Wednesday, June 25. The affected products are certain Amana Window-Room-Air-Conditioners and Through the Wall air conditioners or heat pumps. CPSC said the heating element can remain energized during a ground fault even afte…
Bootids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible For Days After Peak Viewing Bootids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible For Days After Peak Viewing
Bootids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible For Days After Peak Viewing The night sky is lining up one of its harder-to-predict shows. The June Bootids meteor shower is active through Thursday, July 2, and is expected to peak overnight Friday, June 26, into Saturday, June 27. The shower is usually quiet, producing only a few meteors per hour. But it has earned a reputation for surprises. Space.com reported that the June Bootids produced an outburst of up to 100 meteors per hour in 1998. Another burst in 2004 produced about 20 to 50 meteors per hour. A predicted outburst in 2010 did not happen, adding to the shower’s unpredictable reputation. ABC News report…
NY Soldier Run Over By 27-Ton Army Vehicle During Training Exercise: Report NY Soldier Run Over By 27-Ton Army Vehicle During Training Exercise: Report
NY Soldier Run Over By 27-Ton Army Vehicle During Training Exercise: Report New details have emerged about the death of a New York soldier who was killed during a training exercise in California earlier this month. Spc. Adrian Bonsey, 29, a combat engineer assigned to the 9th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, was struck and run over by a 27-ton M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during a large-scale training exercise at the National Training Center on Tuesday, June 10, ABC News reports, citing an Army spokesperson. Bonsey was on foot in the Mojave Desert at about 4:30 a.m. during hours of limited visibility when the incident occurr…
2-Year-Old Fights For Life After Being Pulled From Backyard Pool On Long Island 2-Year-Old Fights For Life After Being Pulled From Backyard Pool On Long Island
2-Year-Old Fights For Life After Being Pulled From Backyard Pool On Long Island A 2-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was found unresponsive in a backyard swimming pool on Long Island on Friday, June 26, authorities said. The incident happened at a home on Mayfield Drive in Mastic Beach at approximately 11:17 a.m., according to Suffolk County Police. A family member found the toddler unresponsive in an inground pool, pulled him from the water and immediately began CPR, police said. Responding officers continued lifesaving efforts until Mastic Beach Volunteer Ambulance personnel arrived. The boy was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was li…
Nobody Wanted Luna — Until She Was On TV Nobody Wanted Luna — Until She Was On TV
Nobody Wanted Luna — Until She Was On TV A senior dog who arrived at a New Jersey animal shelter sick, neglected and in need of urgent medical care has found her forever home after her story aired on News 12 New Jersey. And it all happened in a matter of hours. Eight-year-old Luna was surrendered by a Hackensack family to the shelter on March 6 because her family was moving and could not take her, Shelter Manager Meg Tedeschi said. When Luna arrived, her condition was severe. "Her feet were really swollen with puss-filled sores and she was missing a lot of hair with bald patches," Tedeschi said. "She was also severely overwei…