Butcher Shop To Close After Over 60 Years In Hudson Valley: 'Never Just Customers To Me' Butcher Shop To Close After Over 60 Years In Hudson Valley: 'Never Just Customers To Me'
Butcher Shop To Close After Over 60 Years In Hudson Valley: 'Never Just Customers To Me' A longtime family-owned Dutchess County butcher and grocery shop that has served generations of customers is closing its doors after more than six decades in business.  Frankie's Superette, located at 870 Route 82 in Hopewell Junction, will close on Monday, June 29, owner Anthony Liccardi announced in a heartfelt message to customers on Thursday, June 25. The family-owned market was opened in 1963 by Liccardi's parents, Frank and Elaine, who built the business around serving the community and supporting their family.  "After much thought and reflection, and many years behind the …
$1M Prostitution Ring Busted At 4 Long Island Massage Parlors, 10 Indicted $1M Prostitution Ring Busted At 4 Long Island Massage Parlors, 10 Indicted
$1M Prostitution Ring Busted At 4 Long Island Massage Parlors, 10 Indicted A multimillion-dollar prostitution and illegal massage business allegedly operating out of four Long Island massage parlors has led to the indictment of 10 people and four corporations, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Thursday, June 25.  Xiaolan Gong, 59, of Flushing, is accused of owning and operating four massage parlors in Suffolk County and Queens that investigators say served as fronts for prostitution from February 2025 through June 2026. According to prosecutors, the alleged enterprise generated more than $1 million through prostitution, unlicensed m…
Black Bear Seen Going For Bird Feeders In Westchester County Neighborhood Black Bear Seen Going For Bird Feeders In Westchester County Neighborhood
Black Bear Seen Going For Bird Feeders In Westchester County Neighborhood A black bear was seen moving through a wooded area near a neighborhood in Westchester County, police said. The sighting was reported Thursday, June 25, near Gedney Park Drive in White Plains, according to White Plains Public Safety. Officials said the bear appeared to be passing through the area. They also posted a photo on social media of a bear approaching bird feeders in a local yard.  "While sightings like this are uncommon, they can happen, and the best thing to do is give the animal plenty of space and allow it to move along on its own," the department wrote.  Residents wh…
NY Native Sean Hannity Addresses Health Rumors After Viewers Expressed Concerns NY Native Sean Hannity Addresses Health Rumors After Viewers Expressed Concerns
NY Native Sean Hannity Addresses Health Rumors After Viewers Expressed Concerns A well-known TV host is answering questions after viewers noticed something different. Sean Hannity shared a health update on Wednesday, June 24, after his raspy voice and puffy face raised concerns among viewers and sparked online speculation. The 64-year-old Fox News host addressed the concern in a post on X, saying the changes were tied to a pinched nerve and medication. "Thanks to everyone who has checked in," Hannity wrote. "I’ve already addressed this several times on my radio show, but while training, I developed a painful pinched nerve in my neck." Hannity said his doctor put him …
2 Hospitalized After Early-Morning Shooting In Westchester — Search On For Suspect 2 Hospitalized After Early-Morning Shooting In Westchester — Search On For Suspect
2 Hospitalized After Early-Morning Shooting In Westchester — Search On For Suspect Police are investigating an early-morning shooting in Westchester County that left two people hospitalized with injuries. The shooting happened in Mount Vernon early Thursday, June 25, when officers responded to the area of South 3rd Avenue and East 1st Street after reports of gunfire, the Mount Vernon Police Department said.  When officers arrived, they found two people who had been shot. Both victims were taken to local hospitals, where they are being treated for injuries that police described as non-life-threatening.  No arrests have been made, and the investigation …
Drug Dealer Caught At 'Ground Zero' Of Overdose Surge In Hudson Valley: DA (UPDATE) Drug Dealer Caught At 'Ground Zero' Of Overdose Surge In Hudson Valley: DA (UPDATE)
Drug Dealer Caught At 'Ground Zero' Of Overdose Surge In Hudson Valley: DA (Update) A suspected drug dealer was arrested in connection with a recent overdose surge that claimed two lives and left 15 others suffering suspected overdoses across Dutchess County, authorities said.  Amanda Crain, 30, was arrested on Thursday, June 18, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office Drug Task Force announced.  Crain's arrest followed at least 17 suspected overdoses — including two fatal overdoses and two near-fatal overdoses — that had been reported across the county within a 72-hour period, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  According to the Drug T…
Man Caught With Adderall, Percocet After Leading Cops On NY Chase, Hitting Car: NYSP Man Caught With Adderall, Percocet After Leading Cops On NY Chase, Hitting Car: NYSP
Man Caught With Adderall, Percocet After Leading Cops On NY Chase, Hitting Car: Nysp A Brooklyn man already wanted on outstanding warrants was arrested after allegedly leading troopers on a vehicle pursuit in Ulster County, sideswiping another vehicle, and fleeing on foot before being caught, police said. Quavon V. Travis, 32, was arrested after an incident in Kingston on Sunday, June 21, New York State Police announced on Thursday, June 25.  According to the agency, the incident began a little after 9:50 p.m. on Sunday, when troopers saw a 2019 Kia traveling on Washington Avenue in Kingston in violation of multiple state vehicle and traffic laws.  Troopers …
Westchester Man Who Sexually Abused 12-Year-Old, Then Tried Bribing Them Is Convicted: DA Westchester Man Who Sexually Abused 12-Year-Old, Then Tried Bribing Them Is Convicted: DA
Westchester Man Who Sexually Abused 12-Year-Old, Then Tried Bribing Them Is Convicted: DA A 56-year-old Westchester County man has been convicted after prosecutors said he sexually abused a child multiple times — then tried bribing them to influence their testimony.  Port Chester resident Segundo Pucha-Carchi, 56, was convicted on Wednesday, June 24, of first-degree course of sexual conduct against a child, bribing a witness, two counts of fourth-degree tampering with a witness, and six counts of second-degree criminal contempt, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced.  According to the DA's Office, between December 2023 and October 2024, …
Man, 32, Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child After Cops Sweep His Hudson Valley Home Man, 32, Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child After Cops Sweep His Hudson Valley Home
Man, 32, Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child After Cops Sweep His Hudson Valley Home A 32-year-old Dutchess County man faces numerous charges, including two counts of rape, following a search of his home, police said. Poughkeepsie resident Ericq Pesante, 32, was arrested on Wednesday, June 24, following an investigation into the sexual assault of a minor, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department announced. According to the department, at around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, officers executed a search warrant at 173 Union St., Apartment 1, alongside the Poughkeepsie Joint SWAT Team and Gun Involved Violence Elimination Detail.  After this search, Pesante was ar…
New Fast-Food Survey: Rankings For Burgers, Fries, Chicken, Pizza, Tacos Revealed New Fast-Food Survey: Rankings For Burgers, Fries, Chicken, Pizza, Tacos Revealed
New Fast-Food Survey: Rankings For Burgers, Fries, Chicken, Pizza, Tacos Revealed America’s fast-food favorites are getting a fresh ranking. McDonald’s is the most considered fast-food brand in the US, according to YouGov America’s 2026 US restaurant brand rankings report. YouGov America ranked fast-food brands by consideration, asking consumers where they would consider buying food or drinks the next time they were in the market. McDonald’s led with 39.6 percent. Chick-fil-A followed at 35.5 percent, with Wendy’s third at 33.2 percent. The rest of the top 10 were Burger King at 31.6 percent, Taco Bell at 31.2 percent, Subway at 29.3 percent, KFC at 25 percent, Domino…
Obama Slams Trump’s ‘Strange Obsession’ With Him: Watch Obama Slams Trump’s ‘Strange Obsession’ With Him: Watch
Obama Slams Trump’s ‘Strange Obsession’ With Him: Watch A long-running political rivalry is getting a fresh round of blunt words. Former President Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump’s repeated focus on him during a new interview on the "All the Smoke" podcast, hosted by Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, which can be viewed here. The episode was recorded at the newly unveiled Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side. Obama was asked about Trump’s frequent attacks and references to him. "The thing about it is, look, you’ve gotta ask him what it is. ... The obsession. I obviously have a room in his head. A suite in his head,” …
Surprise Wedding: 'Jersey Shore' Star Just Pulled Off The Ultimate Fake-Out Surprise Wedding: 'Jersey Shore' Star Just Pulled Off The Ultimate Fake-Out
Surprise Wedding: 'Jersey Shore' Star Just Pulled Off The Ultimate Fake-Out Fifty people thought they were going to a screening of Jenni "JWoww" Farley's new movie "Nanny Cam," PEOPLE reports. Instead, it was the MTV "Jersey Shore" star's wedding to pro wrestler Zack Carpinello. According to PEOPLE, the couple created fake, movie-themed invitations, signage, and even a red carpet. But, surprise! This wasn't a movie screening at all. This was a Wednesday, June 24 wedding in Old Bridge. Snooki shared a photo of herself hugging JWoww in her wedding dress. She wrote: ""I love a good surprise and i love her and so happy but so mad i didn't know🥺🥺." ""My beautiful quee…