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Raw Oysters At Steakhouse Left Firefighter With Permanent Brain Damage, Lawsuit Says
A father, ex-Marine, and firefighter suffered cardiac arrest and a permanent brain injury after eating raw oysters at a popular Chicago steakhouse chain, according to a newly filed lawsuit.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Joe Belgio on Monday, Aug. 10, in Cook County Circuit Court, IL, against Gibsons Steakhouse - Oak Brook, LLC, GRG Holdings, Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company, Taylor Shellfish Company, and other defendants.
Belgio ate at Gibsons Oak Brook, a suburb of Chicago, on June 30, 2025, where he ordered and ate raw oysters, according to the complaint. The lawsuit says he ate n…
2 Bar Fights Lead To 6 Arrests At Hudson Valley Establishment, Sheriff Says
Two fights at the same Putnam County bar on consecutive days led to six arrests, including two people accused of assaulting an employee, authorities said.
The incidents happened at La Cantina Loca Restaurant and Bar on Route 22 in the town of Southeast on Sunday, Aug. 9, and early Monday, Aug. 10, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
In the first incident, deputies were called to the establishment on Aug. 9 for a large fight that allegedly included an assault on an employee, according to the Sheriff's Office.
The ensuing investigation resulted in the arrests o…
Cocaine, Meth Pills, Heroin Seized In 2 Separate Drug Busts In Peekskill: Police
Four people are facing charges after two separate drug investigations in a Northern Westchester city led to the seizure of suspected cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine pills, heroin, and thousands of dollars in cash, police said.
The arrests were made days apart in Peekskill as part of efforts targeting alleged narcotics sales, the Peekskill Police Department announced on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
The first investigation resulted in a search warrant being executed at an apartment at 1719 Park St. on Tuesday, Aug. 4, police said. There, Peekskill detectives and members of the W…
Convicted Murderer, Mom Break 4-Year-Old Boy's Bones, Burn Him: Affidavit
A convicted murderer and the mother of a 4-year-old boy are accused in a disturbing child abuse case that left the child with broken bones, burns, bruises, and injuries doctors ultimately categorized as "torture," according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Raheem Akbar Shabazz Floyd, 38, who was on parole for a North Carolina murder conviction, and the boy's mother, Brianna Nichole Nolte-Maple, 32, were arrested in Harrisburg following an investigation into the child's extensive injuries on Friday, Aug. 7, according to the affidavit.
The investigation began af…
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$1.7M 'Woodland Escape' Boasting Pool, Pond, Secret Gardens In Westchester Now On Market
A nearly seven-acre Northern Westchester property filled with gardens, water features, and a contemporary home built among rock outcroppings has hit the market.
Known as "Woods Home," the property at 1750 Baptist Church Rd. in Yorktown Heights sits on 6.74 acres in the Huntersville neighborhood and is now listed for $1.7 million, according to a listing from Houlihan Lawrence.
The 4,976-square-foot home has four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and one half-bathroom.
Described by Houlihan Lawrence as a "woodland escape," the property includes sprawling lawns, a Sylvan pool, woodlan…
Software Glitch Can Disable Turn Signals, Forcing Recall Of 500K Toyota Cars
More than 500,000 Toyota cars are being recalled because of a dashboard software problem that can disable turn signals, hazard lights, and safety warnings.
Toyota is recalling about 508,354 Camry Hybrid vehicles in the US, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, Aug. 6. The Camrys are from the 2025 and 2026 model years.
The 7-inch instrument cluster display can go blank when the vehicle starts because of a software error. The problem can also deactivate the turn signals, hazard lights, seat belt reminders, and smart key warning.
The …
Drunk Out-Of-State Man Caught With Loaded Gun On Thruway In Hudson Valley, Police Say
A Delaware man was hit with a long list of charges and jailed after police said they caught him drunk behind the wheel on the Thruway in Rockland County with a loaded gun in the car.
Delaware resident Kellin Patrick Sweeney, 30, of Wilmington, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 5, following a stop on northbound I-87 in Orangetown, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Shortly before 7:30 p.m. on the day of the traffic stop, troopers saw a 2015 Toyota Camry allegedly violating state vehicle and traffic laws and pulled it over, police said.
During the investigat…
NY Among 15 Best States To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why
From strong schools and health care to high incomes and low crime, several Northeast states are among the best places to live, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 Best States to Live In list on Monday, Aug. 10. The study ranked all 50 states using 51 measures of livability, from housing affordability and income growth to education, health, quality of life, and safety.
Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said it's important to look beyond just economic reasons.
"When deciding on a place to move, you should first consider financial factors like the cost of living, housing price…
Man Burglarizes Ex's Home, Caught With Help From K9, Drones In Hudson Valley: Police
A 29-year-old man accused of burglarizing his ex's home in Rockland County was apprehended after an extensive search involving police drones and K9 units, authorities said.
The search began at around 9 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9, when officers responded to the area of Campbell Avenue in Ramapo while searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a reported burglary at a residence on the same street, Ramapo Police announced on Monday, Aug. 10.
The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Jose Victor Jimenez-Rivera, is the former husband of the victim, police said.
Officers were told Jim…
