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Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains
Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains A powerful nor'easter uncovered what's believed to be a large piece of a ship that wrecked more than 140 years ago. The storm exposed wooden wreckage along the south shore of Nantucket, Massachusetts, on Saturday, Sept. 26. The remains are believed to be from the Warren Sawyer, a three-masted wooden schooner that sank off the island's coast in December 1884. The discovery was first reported by the Nantucket Current on Saturday, Sept. 26. Jason Graziadei, the newspaper's editor-in-chief, spotted the large wooden beams held together by iron fastenings near Miacomet Beach. …

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by Chris Spiker
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AutoZone Worker Says He Was Fired After Westchester Store Won First Union Election: Report AutoZone Worker Says He Was Fired After Westchester Store Won First Union Election: Report AutoZone Worker Says He Was Fired After Westchester Store Won First Union Election: Report
AutoZone Worker Says He Was Fired After Westchester Store Won First Union Election: Report An AutoZone employee who helped organize workers at a Westchester County store said he was fired one day after his co-workers won what has been described as the company's first successful union election, according to reports.  Nathan DuCongé, a parts manager at the AutoZone store in White Plains, was fired on Saturday, Sept. 26, according to DuCongé and a GoFundMe fundraising page launched on his behalf.  The firing came one day after workers at the store voted to unionize with United Auto Workers Local 259, Labor Notes reported, also adding that Friday's vote marked the first uni…

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by Ben Crnic
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Chef Who Jumped From Burning Westchester Home Now Needs Help, Friends Say Chef Who Jumped From Burning Westchester Home Now Needs Help, Friends Say Chef Who Jumped From Burning Westchester Home Now Needs Help, Friends Say
Chef Who Jumped From Burning Westchester Home Now Needs Help, Friends Say A Westchester County chef who has provided food to people affected by disasters across the country is now receiving help from his own community after losing everything in a devastating house fire last week.  The house fire victim, whom friends identified only as Michael, escaped the burning home on Mountain Road in Irvington by jumping from a second-story window after the fire broke out early Wednesday morning, Sept. 23, according to a GoFundMe started on his behalf by Adrian Shanker.  The blaze began at around 5 a.m., as previously reported by Daily Voice. Firefighters from Irvin…

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by Ben Crnic
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$270M Project To Protect Hudson Line From Floods, Mudslides: MTA Officials $270M Project To Protect Hudson Line From Floods, Mudslides: MTA Officials $270M Project To Protect Hudson Line From Floods, Mudslides: MTA Officials
$270M Project To Protect Hudson Line From Floods, Mudslides: MTA Officials A major project aimed at protecting Metro-North's Hudson Line from flooding, mudslides, and other extreme weather is moving forward, with nearly $20 million awarded to begin designing the improvements.  The MTA announced this week that it awarded a $19.7 million design contract for work along the Hudson Line between Spuyten Duyvil in the Bronx and Hastings-on-Hudson.  The project is part of a broader $800 million resiliency effort included in the MTA's 2025-2029 Capital Plan, MTA officials said. The specific project moving into design is expected to cost $270 million and will…

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Bicyclist, 18, Faces Facial Reconstruction After Being Hit By Truck In Hudson Valley Bicyclist, 18, Faces Facial Reconstruction After Being Hit By Truck In Hudson Valley Bicyclist, 18, Faces Facial Reconstruction After Being Hit By Truck In Hudson Valley
Bicyclist, 18, Faces Facial Reconstruction After Being Hit By Truck In Hudson Valley An 18-year-old woman who was airlifted to a hospital after being struck by a pickup truck while riding her bicycle in Orange County is now facing extensive surgery and a long recovery.  The victim, whom friends identified only as Alyse, 18, was riding her bicycle on Route 209 in Deerpark on her way home when she was struck on Saturday, Sept. 19.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, New York State Police said the crash happened at around 8:51 p.m. A 54-year-old Port Jervis resident was driving a Chevrolet pickup north on Route 209 when he struck Alyse, who was riding south in th…

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This Westchester Bakery Named No. 2 Highest-Rated Family-Owned Eatery In US By New Rankings This Westchester Bakery Named No. 2 Highest-Rated Family-Owned Eatery In US By New Rankings This Westchester Bakery Named No. 2 Highest-Rated Family-Owned Eatery In US By New Rankings
This Westchester Bakery Named No. 2 Highest-Rated Family-Owned Eatery In US By New Rankings A family-owned Westchester County bakery offering a taste of France now ranks second among the highest-rated family-owned restaurants in the country, according to a new ranking that took a close look at data from Yelp!  Petite Bretagne of Mamaroneck, located at 152 Mamaroneck Ave., was ranked No. 2 on OnDeck's list of the Top 10 Highest-Rated Family-Owned Restaurants in America, according to the group's analysis of Yelp reviews.   The Mamaroneck eatery earned a perfect 5.00 Yelp rating based on 23 reviews in the data analyzed by OnDeck.  That put it just behind Adulis B…

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Hilary Duff Adds NY Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Adds NY Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Adds NY Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of'
Hilary Duff Adds NY Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff is giving fans another reason to ask Why Not? — the pop star has dramatically expanded her comeback concert tour with 32 new dates around the world. Duff announced the new dates for "the lucky me tour" on Wednesday, Sept. 23, extending her first full-scale global headlining tour in nearly two decades into late 2027. And for fans who grew up with "Lizzie McGuire," Come Clean, So Yesterday, and Fly, the expansion may be exactly What Dreams Are Made Of. The new dates span Europe, Latin America, and the United States, with the new US leg kicking off in Sunrise, Florida, on Friday, …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Introducing Daily Voice Events! Introducing Daily Voice Events! Introducing Daily Voice Events!
Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …

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Lazy River Turns Into Intense Training Ground For First Responders In Westchester — Here's Why Lazy River Turns Into Intense Training Ground For First Responders In Westchester — Here's Why Lazy River Turns Into Intense Training Ground For First Responders In Westchester — Here's Why
Lazy River Turns Into Intense Training Ground For First Responders In Westchester — Here's Why A lazy river at a popular Westchester County park recently became anything but relaxing.  Instead of swimmers floating along at Tibbetts Brook Park, the Yonkers attraction was filled with emergency responders using its moving water to practice potentially lifesaving flood and swift-water rescues, Westchester County Police said in a post on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The weeklong training was hosted by the Westchester County Police Emergency Services Unit and Yonkers Police ESU, with support from Westchester County Parks. Photos shared by Westchester County Police show dozens of first resp…

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$4 Million Mega Millions Prize Sold In Hudson Valley, Claimed By Local LLC $4 Million Mega Millions Prize Sold In Hudson Valley, Claimed By Local LLC $4 Million Mega Millions Prize Sold In Hudson Valley, Claimed By Local LLC
$4 Million Mega Millions Prize Sold In Hudson Valley, Claimed By Local LLC A $4 million Mega Millions prize from a ticket sold in Orange County has officially been claimed.  Blue Pegasus Holdings Limited Liability Company (LLC) of New Windsor claimed the second prize from the June 9 drawing, the New York Lottery announced on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The winning ticket matched the first five numbers drawn: 09, 30, 36, 38, and 40, missing only the Mega Ball, which was 03.  Although the standard Mega Millions second prize is $1 million, the ticket came with a randomly generated 4X Multiplier, quadrupling the prize to $4 million, according to the Lottery.  …

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by Ben Crnic
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Former Brewery Property Sold In Westchester — New Owner Plans Redevelopment Former Brewery Property Sold In Westchester — New Owner Plans Redevelopment Former Brewery Property Sold In Westchester — New Owner Plans Redevelopment
Former Brewery Property Sold In Westchester — New Owner Plans Redevelopment The former home of a popular Westchester County brewery has been sold, and its new owner is now planning to redevelop the prominent property near the Hudson River.   The former Peekskill Brewery building at 47 South Water St. has been purchased by SFP Peekskill, Houlihan Lawrence Commercial announced on Thursday, Sept. 17.  The 14,000-square-foot, four-story property is located within Peekskill's waterfront district. It is near both the Metro-North station and the Hudson River.   The building once housed the Peekskill Brewery, which closed in November 2023, as prev…

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New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 12 NY Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 12 NY Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 12 NY Schools Make Top 100
New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 12 NY Schools Make Top 100 Nearly 50 colleges across the Northeast have been recognized as some of the best in the nation. U.S. News released its 2027 Best Colleges rankings on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Massachusetts Institute of Technology took the No. 1 position on the national list, followed by Princeton University and Harvard University. MIT replaced Princeton at the top after the New Jersey university held the No. 1 spot for 15 straight editions beginning in 2012. The 42nd edition of the rankings evaluates nearly 1,700 colleges using up to 17 measures of academic quality and success. Student outcomes make up more…

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