Rutgers Dean Charged With Recording 'Upskirt' Videos: NJ Attorney General Rutgers Dean Charged With Recording 'Upskirt' Videos: NJ Attorney General
Rutgers Dean Charged With Recording 'Upskirt' Videos: NJ Attorney General A Rutgers University dean is accused of secretly recording "upskirt" videos while working at the school, authorities said. Joshua Kohut, 51, of Cranbury, dean of research at Rutgers' School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, was arrested and charged with fourth-degree invasion of privacy, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Criminal Justice announced. “The defendant is alleged to have used his mobile phone to record ‘upskirt’ videos without his victim’s knowledge,” Davenport said. “An invasion of privacy like this is not just disturbing, it is also a cr…
Cause Of Death Revealed For American Legend, Worldwide Superstar Dolly Parton Cause Of Death Revealed For American Legend, Worldwide Superstar Dolly Parton
Cause Of Death Revealed For American Legend, Worldwide Superstar Dolly Parton New details have emerged about what claimed the life of one of America’s most beloved entertainment figures. Dolly Parton died Tuesday, Aug. 25, after a brief battle with cancer, her representatives confirmed, according to People. The country music legend was 80. Parton died peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee, surrounded by loved ones. Her nephew Bryan Seaver had announced her death earlier Tuesday in a video posted to Parton’s Instagram account, but the initial announcement did not identify a cause. View this post on Instagram Parton had dea…
New Storm System Nears Northeast After Pleasant Stretch: Latest Timing New Storm System Nears Northeast After Pleasant Stretch: Latest Timing
New Storm System Nears Northeast After Pleasant Stretch: Latest Timing A stretch of crisp, comfortable weather across the Northeast will give way to a more unsettled pattern later this week. Wednesday, Aug, 26 will remain dry for most of the region, with temperatures around 80 degrees and light winds, according to the National Weather Service. The change becomes more noticeable Thursday, Aug. 27, as warmer, more humid air returns and a frontal boundary approaches.  The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center outlook calls for clouds and scattered showers in parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, though a widespread severe-weather event is not …
Journalist's Viral Courtroom Wink Cost Her VF Credentials At Lindsay Clancy Trial: Report Journalist's Viral Courtroom Wink Cost Her VF Credentials At Lindsay Clancy Trial: Report
Journalist's Viral Courtroom Wink Cost Her VF Credentials At Lindsay Clancy Trial: Report A New York City journalist who says she grew up with Lindsay Clancy is going viral after cameras caught her smiling and winking from the courtroom during the Massachusetts mother's triple-murder trial. Brittany Romano, a Wallingford, CT, native, was seated in the courtroom gallery wearing a green dress and Vanity Fair media credentials on Monday, Aug. 24, when a live Court TV camera panned toward her. The moment quickly spread across social media, drawing backlash from viewers. Romano later said she was laughing because of her personal connection to Clancy and that the two had looked at eac…
Man Made Teens Fight To Settle Dispute At NY Shopping Center: State Police Man Made Teens Fight To Settle Dispute At NY Shopping Center: State Police
Man Made Teens Fight To Settle Dispute At NY Shopping Center: State Police Two adult men are accused of escalating a dispute between teenage boys in Westchester County by making them fight to settle it, police said.   The incident unfolded at Somers Commons at 80 Route 6 in Somers on Wednesday, Aug. 19, following an ongoing dispute between two Mahopac boys, ages 14 and 15, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Aug. 25.  The dispute had started with a verbal argument between the teens at the shopping center a day earlier, on Tuesday, Aug. 18, police said. When the boys returned to Somers Commons the following day, the dispute escalated int…
NY Man Who Posed As Fed To Steal Gold Bars From PA Woman Learns His Fate: Prosecutors NY Man Who Posed As Fed To Steal Gold Bars From PA Woman Learns His Fate: Prosecutors
NY Man Who Posed As Fed To Steal Gold Bars From PA Woman Learns His Fate: Prosecutors A New York man who posed as a federal employee to steal more than half a million dollars in gold bars from a Pennsylvania woman — and was later caught with a gold bar hidden in his sock — is headed to jail, authorities announced on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Zhong Ren, 45, of Brooklyn, was sentenced by Lancaster County Judge Todd Brown to six to 23 months in county jail after pleading guilty to stealing $555,892 worth of gold from an Ephrata woman, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. Ren pleaded guilty on July 31 to theft by unlawful taking, conspiracy to commit theft by un…
Snapchat Addicts Kids, Lies About Sex, Drug Content, Lawsuit Claims Snapchat Addicts Kids, Lies About Sex, Drug Content, Lawsuit Claims
Snapchat Addicts Kids, Lies About Sex, Drug Content, Lawsuit Claims Snapchat was designed to hook children with disappearing messages, endless scrolling, late-night alerts, and friendship streaks — then marketed as safe for 13-year-olds while sexual, drug-related, and suicide content remained easy to find, Pennsylvania’s attorney general alleges. Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a lawsuit against Snapchat owner Snap Inc. on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Daily Voice obtained the redacted 49-page complaint, which was filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas under Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. You can read the complaint in…
Dua Lipa Visited New York For Her Birthday Weekend — See Where She Celebrated Dua Lipa Visited New York For Her Birthday Weekend — See Where She Celebrated
Dua Lipa Visited New York For Her Birthday Weekend — See Where She Celebrated International superstar Dua Lipa celebrated her 31st birthday in Columbia County, NY. The “Levitating” singer and her husband, Callum Turner, shared photos Monday, Aug. 25 from Art Omi in Ghent. “Birthday weekend,” Lipa captioned the 20-photo Instagram post. “Thank you for all the love and the wishes!!! ready for my next lap around the sun...it just keeps getting better.” View this post on Instagram Several of the snaps showed Lipa and Turner exploring the 120-acre artists’ park, which includes giant sculptures and at least 60 works spread ac…
Dolly Parton Dies: Entertainment Icon Touched Millions Over Decades With Her Songs, Spirit Dolly Parton Dies: Entertainment Icon Touched Millions Over Decades With Her Songs, Spirit
Dolly Parton Dies: Entertainment Icon Touched Millions Over Decades With Her Songs, Spirit One of America’s most recognizable and beloved entertainers, whose songs, humor, and generosity crossed generations, has died. Click here for a new, updated story: Cause Of Death Revealed For Entertainment Icon, American Legend Dolly Parton Country music legend Dolly Parton died Tuesday, Aug. 25, in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 80, her nephew Brian Seaver announced in a video posted to Parton’s Instagram account. She died peacefully surrounded by loved ones, according to the family.  Parton’s death came after a period of health problems that had forced her to step back from several …
Family Speaks Out After BF Says ‘Demon’ Made Him Kill College Soccer Star Family Speaks Out After BF Says ‘Demon’ Made Him Kill College Soccer Star
Family Speaks Out After BF Says ‘Demon’ Made Him Kill College Soccer Star The family of a soccer player stabbed to death by her boyfriend after he claimed a “demon” told him to do it is speaking out, calling the 18-year-old's killing a “parent’s worst nightmare” as nearly $60,000 has poured in to build a legacy in her name. “This is a parent’s worst nightmare. It has been devastating for family, friends, and the whole community,” Karoline Heintz's family said in a statement released through Pennsylvania State Police. “Karoline was loved by all. She was a kind, smart, beautiful girl. We want justice for our ‘sweet’ Karoline.” The family asked for privacy as they …
4 Adults, 4 Children Killed In Mass Shooting, Fire At Montana Home: Update 4 Adults, 4 Children Killed In Mass Shooting, Fire At Montana Home: Update
4 Adults, 4 Children Killed In Mass Shooting, Fire At Montana Home: Update A family disturbance turned into a horrific scene after gunfire erupted and a home was quickly consumed by flames, leaving eight dead. Four adults and four children were killed Sunday, Aug. 23, at a home on White Star Circle in Billings, Montana, according to authorities. Billings Police confirmed the eight fatalities late Tuesday afternoon after earlier not reporting an exact number during the immediate hours after the incident. Police received a 911 call at about 6 p.m., and gunshots could be heard in the background, authorities said. Officers arriving minutes later heard more gunfire fr…
Lacrosse Player, 19, Was Among 2 Killed In Head-On Hudson Valley Crash Lacrosse Player, 19, Was Among 2 Killed In Head-On Hudson Valley Crash
Lacrosse Player, 19, Was Among 2 Killed In Head-On Hudson Valley Crash A 19-year-old Long Island lacrosse player is being remembered for his outgoing personality, positive spirit, and love of cars after his death in a head-on crash in Ulster County.  Smithtown resident Peter B. Bonenfant, 19, died in a two-vehicle crash on Route 28 in the Town of Olive in Ulster County on Sunday morning, Aug. 23, as Daily Voice previously reported. The crash happened around 6:47 a.m., when a 2024 Chevrolet driven west by Bonenfant crossed into the eastbound lane for an unknown reason and struck a 2021 Mercedes-Benz head-on, according to New York State Police.  Bonen…
Poughkeepsie Firefighters Condemn Past Member After Wife's Death In Murder-Suicide At NY Home Poughkeepsie Firefighters Condemn Past Member After Wife's Death In Murder-Suicide At NY Home
Poughkeepsie Firefighters Condemn Past Member After Wife's Death In Murder-Suicide At NY Home Two Hudson Valley fire departments are condemning a past member and longtime former firefighter who authorities said shot and killed his wife before taking his own life in Ulster County.  Both the City of Poughkeepsie and Plattekill fire departments have addressed a Plattekill murder-suicide that left both former firefighter James "Jimmy" Brugger and his wife, Melinda "Mindy" Brugger, dead.  As Daily Voice previously reported, the Ulster County Sheriff's Office determined that James Brugger, 66, shot Mindy, 54, multiple times inside their Milton Turnpike home in Platteki…
First US Measles Deaths Of 2026 Reported First US Measles Deaths Of 2026 Reported
First US Measles Deaths Of 2026 Reported The first measles deaths reported in the US this year have been confirmed, officials announced Tuesday, Aug. 25. Both people who died were unvaccinated Lancaster County residents, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. They are the state's first measles-associated deaths since 1991. Officials declined to release their ages, sexes, or other identifying details, citing confidentiality. "We hope and we pray that those deaths will be the last," Gov. Josh Shapiro said during a Tuesday afternoon press conference at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. The Commonwealth is battli…
Mountain Dew's Newest Flavor Comes With Spicy Twist: How To Try It Mountain Dew's Newest Flavor Comes With Spicy Twist: How To Try It
Mountain Dew's Newest Flavor Comes With Spicy Twist: How To Try It A popular candy brand and Mountain Dew are teaming up for a new tropical soda with a spicy twist. Mountain Dew x Trolli Mango Pineapple Punch launched nationwide on Monday, Aug. 24, PepsiCo announced in a news release. The limited-edition soda blends mango, pineapple, and a hint of strawberry. The drink is meant to be paired with Trolli Spicy Crawlers, creating a sweet-and-spicy combination. "Trolli is all about pushing the boundaries of what a sour gummi candy can be, so what better way to show consumers more ways to enjoy Trolli Spicy Crawlers than by pairing it with the bold, new fruit-…
FDA Issues Highest Risk Level After Major Recall Of Dips, Salsas FDA Issues Highest Risk Level After Major Recall Of Dips, Salsas
FDA Issues Highest Risk Level After Major Recall Of Dips, Salsas A popular supermarket chain is warning shoppers to check their refrigerators after a recall involving prepared foods was elevated to the highest possible risk level. The Food and Drug Administration upgraded a Whole Foods Market recall of prepared dips and salsas to a Class I classification, meaning there is a reasonable probability that consuming the affected products could cause serious health consequences or death. The recall involves nearly 13,000 units of dips and salsas that may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to the FDA warning. The products were sold at Whole Foods Market…
'Jersey Shore' 2.0? Viral TikTok Shows New Reality Show Filming In Seaside Heights 'Jersey Shore' 2.0? Viral TikTok Shows New Reality Show Filming In Seaside Heights
'Jersey Shore' 2.0? Viral TikTok Shows New Reality Show Filming In Seaside Heights A new Netflix reality show from a producer behind MTV's "Jersey Shore" appears to be filming in the place that made the original series famous. A TikTok shared by user @mtlchlo shows a film crew in Seaside Heights, with the video claiming a "new younger cast" was filming a new Jersey Shore show. The clip had racked up 1.2 million views. According to Deadline, Netflix is working with "Jersey Shore" producer SallyAnn Salsano on a new reality show called "The Leftovers," which is being filmed across New Jersey. Deadline says the series centers on a group of friends coming together for the fir…
37 License Suspensions: NY Taxi Driver Busted After Blowing Stop Sign, Police Say 37 License Suspensions: NY Taxi Driver Busted After Blowing Stop Sign, Police Say
37 License Suspensions: NY Taxi Driver Busted After Blowing Stop Sign, Police Say A Long Island taxi driver who blew a stop sign was found behind the wheel despite having 37 license suspensions, police said. Dwight Douglas, 51, of Brentwood, was arrested on Monday, Aug. 24, after Suffolk County Police officers stopped him on Suffolk Avenue in Brentwood, according to a release issued that day. Third Precinct Officers Peter Leonello and Anthony Reyes-Torres were conducting directed traffic enforcement in an area identified for a high number of crashes when they spotted a 2016 Toyota Camry fail to stop at a stop sign around 10:19 a.m., police said. The Camry was operating …
Fugitive Cut Off GPS Ankle Monitor, Used Fake Green Card For NY Farm Job: Feds Fugitive Cut Off GPS Ankle Monitor, Used Fake Green Card For NY Farm Job: Feds
Fugitive Cut Off GPS Ankle Monitor, Used Fake Green Card For NY Farm Job: Feds A Guatemalan man who cut off his GPS ankle monitor and spent nearly seven years on the run has admitted using a counterfeit green card to get a job at a New York farm, federal prosecutors announced on Monday, Aug. 24. Edgar Diaz, 47, pleaded guilty to one count of immigration fraud on Wednesday, Aug. 12, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York. Diaz, a citizen of Guatemala who was illegally in the United States, was allowed to enter Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Alternative to Detention Program in June 2019 while his immigration case was pending, …
KFC's Newest Menu Addition Leans Into Ranch Craze As Popular Item Returns KFC's Newest Menu Addition Leans Into Ranch Craze As Popular Item Returns
KFC's Newest Menu Addition Leans Into Ranch Craze As Popular Item Returns KFC is doubling down on the nation's ranch obsession with a new dipping sauce alongside the return of a fan-favorite menu item. The fast-food chain launched its new Hot Ranch Big Dip nationwide on Monday, Aug. 24. KFC also announced the return of Double Crispy Hot Wings in the news release. The 4-ounce sauce mixes creamy, tangy ranch with garlic, herbs, and a chili pepper kick in a serving twice the size of its usual dip. The dip and wings are available for a limited time at participating KFC restaurants while supplies last. Hot Ranch Big Dip comes after a big summer for ranch, w…
Gambling Room Found In NY Sports Bar, Owner Arrested, Police Say Gambling Room Found In NY Sports Bar, Owner Arrested, Police Say
Gambling Room Found In NY Sports Bar, Owner Arrested, Police Say An illegal gambling room containing four slot machines was found inside a Westchester County sports bar during a police raid, authorities said.  The discovery was made at the Union Avenue Sports Bar at 142 Union Ave. in New Rochelle around 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, when officers executed a search warrant, New Rochelle Police announced on Monday, Aug. 24.  During the search, investigators found a private room in the rear of the bar where police said illicit gambling activity was taking place.  Officers seized four video-style slot machines from the room. A photo released …
Teen, CEO Killed In Head-On Crash On Route 28 In Hudson Valley Teen, CEO Killed In Head-On Crash On Route 28 In Hudson Valley
Teen, CEO Killed In Head-On Crash On Route 28 In Hudson Valley Two drivers, including a teenager from Long Island and a healthcare business executive, were killed in a head-on crash on Route 28 in Ulster County after one vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic, police said.   The crash happened on Route 28 in Olive around 6:47 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23, according to New York State Police.   A 2024 Chevrolet driven by Suffolk County resident Peter B. Bonenfant, 19, of Smithtown, was traveling west when, for an unknown reason, it crossed into the eastbound lane and collided head-on with a 2021 Mercedes-Benz driven by Philip F. Jacobus, 72…
Police Chief Shuts Down DV Concerns After Wife Of Slain Cop Found Dead Police Chief Shuts Down DV Concerns After Wife Of Slain Cop Found Dead
Police Chief Shuts Down DV Concerns After Wife Of Slain Cop Found Dead The body of Karen Solomon, the wife of an off-duty police officer who was found dead in his Massachusetts home last week, was found after a six-day search, authorities announced Monday, Aug. 24. The 58-year-old woman, who was the founder and president of First H.E.L.P., an organization that works to reduce mental health stigma among first responders, was the primary suspect in the death of Worcester Police Officer Kurt Solomon, who was found dead on Wildwood Avenue just before 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Internet sleuths had been speculating that there was a history of domestic abuse, pr…
Retired Dutchess Firefighter Killed Wife, Tried Hiding Evidence At Ulster Home: Sheriff Retired Dutchess Firefighter Killed Wife, Tried Hiding Evidence At Ulster Home: Sheriff
Retired Dutchess Firefighter Killed Wife, Tried Hiding Evidence At Ulster Home: Sheriff Authorities have released additional details, including the motive, in the deaths of a retired Hudson Valley fire chief and his wife. James "Jimmy" Brugger, 66, shot his wife, Melinda "Mindy" Brugger, 54, multiple times at their home on Milton Turnpike in the Town of Plattekill, representatives of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday, Aug. 24, following an investigation into the couple's deaths. Brugger then tampered with the evidence in an apparent attempt to hide it, before turning the gun on himself. Investigators believe the killing stemmed from unresolved domesti…
Judge In Lindsay Clancy’s Trial Rejects Mistrial Bid After Her Catholic Faith Enters Testimony Judge In Lindsay Clancy’s Trial Rejects Mistrial Bid After Her Catholic Faith Enters Testimony
Judge In Lindsay Clancy’s Trial Rejects Mistrial Bid After Her Catholic Faith Enters Testimony A judge rejected a mistrial request after a prosecution witness discussed Lindsay Clancy’s Catholic faith in front of jurors. The dispute came Monday, Aug. 24, during Clancy’s murder trial, according to NBC Boston. Clancy is accused of killing her three young children at their Duxbury home in January 2023. The children were Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months. @alysssssaaaunfiltered Aug 24 | Day 19 REDDINGTON CALLING FOR A MISTRIAL!! #reddington #lindsayclancytrial #mistrial #linsdayclancy #kevinreddington ♬ original sound - Alyssa Dr. Kirk Heilbrun had discussed Clancy’s s…
Karoline Leavitt Reveals Next Move After White House Exit Karoline Leavitt Reveals Next Move After White House Exit
Karoline Leavitt Reveals Next Move After White House Exit White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has revealed what she'll do next after announcing her departure from President Donald Trump's administration. Leavitt will return to work for Trump's super PAC, MAGA Inc., after leaving the White House at the end of August. The 28-year-old announced the move while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Friday, Aug. 21. Before joining Trump's 2024 presidential campaign, Leavitt served as a spokesperson for MAGA Inc. The Atkinson, New Hampshire, native hasn't said what her specific role will be with the super PAC. Leavitt said Fri…
Fox News Makes Major Lineup Change On ‘The Five’ Fox News Makes Major Lineup Change On ‘The Five’
Fox News Makes Major Lineup Change On ‘The Five’ A familiar face on Fox News is moving into one of the network’s most prominent daily roles. Emily Compagno, 46, has been named a permanent co-host of “The Five” and will officially join the program Tuesday, Sept. 8, Fox News announced Monday, Aug. 24. She will leave her role on “Outnumbered,” where she has been a co-host since 2021. Compagno will join Greg Gutfeld, Dana Perino, and Jesse Watters, with Harold Ford Jr. and Jessica Tarlov rotating in the show’s left-leaning seat. A rotating Fox News personality will fill Compagno’s spot on “Outnumbered” until a permanent replacement is named. …
Over 100 Hot Air Balloon Rides Coming To Dutchess County — Here's When, Where Over 100 Hot Air Balloon Rides Coming To Dutchess County — Here's When, Where
Over 100 Hot Air Balloon Rides Coming To Dutchess County — Here's When, Where Hot-air balloon rides will soon be taking off over Dutchess County as a popular Hudson Valley festival returns for its 35th year.  The JPMorganChase Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival will return to Tymor Park in the Town of Union Vale from Friday, Sept. 4 through Sunday, Sept. 6, the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce announced.  More than 100 hot-air balloon flights are scheduled throughout Labor Day weekend, giving visitors the chance to take a full balloon ride or get a shorter taste of flying aboard a tethered balloon.  The colorful launches will depend on…
Bret Michaels Halts Touring For Months After Surgeries: 'Remain Unbroken!' Bret Michaels Halts Touring For Months After Surgeries: 'Remain Unbroken!'
Bret Michaels Halts Touring For Months After Surgeries: 'Remain Unbroken!' Bret Michaels is stepping away from touring for several months to recover from recent surgeries. The Poison frontman announced the cancellation of the rest of his 2026 dates on the Live and Amplified Tour in a statement on his website on Saturday, Aug. 22. The decision came after a comeback performance at The Bowl at Sugar Hill in northern Georgia. Doctors and paramedics evaluated Michaels immediately after the show and determined he needs more rest. "We will be pulling Bret off the road for the time being," his doctors said. "He wanted to attempt this show, but we feel there is …
Drunk Woman Caught With 11-Month-Old In Her Car On Parkway In Hudson Valley: NYSP Drunk Woman Caught With 11-Month-Old In Her Car On Parkway In Hudson Valley: NYSP
Drunk Woman Caught With 11-Month-Old In Her Car On Parkway In Hudson Valley: Nysp A woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly driving drunk on a parkway in Westchester County with an 11-month-old child in her vehicle, police said.   Tarrytown resident Jazmir I. Skeete, age 31, was arrested after troopers stopped her vehicle on the southbound Sprain Brook Parkway in Greenburgh on Sunday, Aug. 23, New York State Police announced on Monday, Aug. 24. Troopers first said they stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation and then noticed signs that Skeete was intoxicated while speaking with her. She was given standardized field sobriety tests before trooper…
Teen Needed Surgery After Genitals Bitten During Sexual Assault At Hotel: Prosecutors Teen Needed Surgery After Genitals Bitten During Sexual Assault At Hotel: Prosecutors
Teen Needed Surgery After Genitals Bitten During Sexual Assault At Hotel: Prosecutors A woman was left unable to walk and needed surgery after a sexual assault at a Pennsylvania hotel, authorities announced on Monday, Aug. 24. Javier Santos-Rivera, 41, of Allentown, was charged with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated assault, sexual assault, simple assault, indecent assault, and intimidation of a witness or victim, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan said. Pennsylvania State Police were called to an area hospital around 7:17 a.m. on March 21 after a 19-year-old woman reported being sexually assaulted, according to the DA's office. Investigators d…