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Here's How Many CT Families May Lose SNAP Benefits Under Trump's 'Big Beautiful' Law: Study Here's How Many CT Families May Lose SNAP Benefits Under Trump's 'Big Beautiful' Law: Study
Here's How Many CT Families May Lose SNAP Benefits Under Trump's 'Big Beautiful' Law: Study Northeast families are expected to be among the hardest hit under sweeping federal cuts to food benefits in the Republican-backed law previously named the "One Big Beautiful Bill," according to a new study. President Donald Trump signed the spending bill into law on Friday, July 4, after the GOP narrowly passed it through both chambers of Congress. Among many massive changes, the bill is forecasted to cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding by $186 billion through 2034, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The 20% reduction is the largest cut in the history of SNAP be…
Hundreds Of Troy Families Get Renovated Homes After $136M Public Housing Overhaul Hundreds Of Troy Families Get Renovated Homes After $136M Public Housing Overhaul
Hundreds Of Troy Families Get Renovated Homes After $136M Public Housing Overhaul Nearly 400 Troy families are now living in safer, modernized homes after a $136 million makeover of the city’s largest public housing complex. Major renovations wrapped up at Griswold Heights in Troy’s Lansingburgh neighborhood, complete with energy-efficient features and new community amenities, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced Thursday, July 10. The $136 million renovation was made possible through a mix of public and private funding. The project received $53.3 million in equity through the Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, along with $32.2 million from New York State’s P…
Adult Websites Would Require Age Verification Under Proposed NY Law Adult Websites Would Require Age Verification Under Proposed NY Law
Adult Websites Would Require Age Verification Under Proposed NY Law New Yorkers trying to access adult websites may soon need to prove they’re 18 or older, under a proposed state law designed to shield minors from sexually explicit content. The bill, introduced by Republican State Sen. Jake Ashby, would require any pornographic website operating in New York to verify a user’s age before granting access. Verification would be done using tools like government-issued IDs, credit card payments, or other commercially accepted systems that confirm age through public records. The legislation targets “sexual material harmful to minors” and defines that broadly—ra…
Stores In East Coast States, Including NY, Hit With Recall Of Wegmans Chocolate Favorite Stores In East Coast States, Including NY, Hit With Recall Of Wegmans Chocolate Favorite
Stores In East Coast States, Including NY, Hit With Recall Of Wegmans Chocolate Favorite A chocolate product sold at Wegmans stores has been recalled, federal officials say. The recall, due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen, affects Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils, which were sold in 18.5-ounce plastic tubs with six affected lot codes.  The candies were distributed across stores in:  Delaware Maryland  Massachusetts,  North Carolina,  New Jersey,  New York,  Pennsylvania,  Virginia,  Washington, DC. According to the FDA, the product’s label did not disclose the presence of milk, which can pose a serious o…
Too Golden To Boil: Rare Lobster Found At Carmel ShopRite Goes From Seafood To Stardom Too Golden To Boil: Rare Lobster Found At Carmel ShopRite Goes From Seafood To Stardom
Too Golden To Boil: Rare Lobster Found At Carmel ShopRite Goes From Seafood To Stardom A once-in-a-lifetime sea creature made a surprise appearance at a Hudson Valley, NY supermarket—and now he’s headed for a permanent home at a popular Connecticut aquarium.  A rare golden lobster, estimated to occur only once in every 30 million lobsters, was discovered at the ShopRite in the Putnam County town of Carmel, the store announced in a Facebook post on Monday, June 30. The store affectionately named the crustacean Jerry, and instead of landing on someone’s dinner plate, he’ll be transferred to the Mystic Aquarium in New London County, Connecticut, where he’ll live out his lif…
Sean Combs Found Guilty On 2 Of 5 Counts In NY Sex Trafficking Trial Sean Combs Found Guilty On 2 Of 5 Counts In NY Sex Trafficking Trial
Sean Combs Found Guilty On 2 Of 5 Counts In NY Sex Trafficking Trial Sean “Diddy” Combs has been found guilty on two of the five charges the embattled worldwide superstar faced following a federal trial in New York. The 55-year-old music mogul was found guilty of sex trafficking and transportation for the purpose of prostitution but not guilty of the more serious charges against him.  The jury announced its decision on Wednesday morning, July 2. Here is a rundown of the charges and each verdict: Count 1: Racketeering conspiracy: Not guilty (maximum sentence: life) Count 2: Sex trafficking through force, fraud, or coercion (Victim 1): Not guilty Count…
Hochul Leads '26 Governor’s Race Against GOP Challengers, But Fails To Hit 50%, Poll Shows Hochul Leads '26 Governor’s Race Against GOP Challengers, But Fails To Hit 50%, Poll Shows
Hochul Leads '26 Governor’s Race Against GOP Challengers, But Fails To Hit 50%, Poll Shows Gov. Kathy Hochul holds a commanding early lead over three potential Republican challengers in the 2026 New York governor’s race, fresh polling shows. Hochul leads Rep. Elise Stefanik by 23 points, 47 to 24%, Rep. Mike Lawler by 20 points, 44 to 24%, and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman by 25 points, 44 to 19%, according to a Siena College poll released Tuesday, July 1. However, she’s still falling short of the 50% mark in every matchup, and more than a quarter of voters remain undecided, pollsters found. “While the early leads seem large, Hochul is not hitting the ‘magic’ 51% mark …
Rockin’ In The Free World: Neil Young Brings ‘Love Earth’ Tour To NY This August Rockin’ In The Free World: Neil Young Brings ‘Love Earth’ Tour To NY This August
Rockin’ In The Free World: Neil Young Brings ‘Love Earth’ Tour To NY This August Helpless? Not you! Neil Young tickets are on sale now for two New York shows this August.  The rock legend is bringing his 2025 Love Earth tour to the Empire State for a pair of unforgettable nights and seats are already going fast. Fans can grab theirs now through StubHub while supplies last. He’ll take the stage first at the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh on Friday, August 23, then head upstate to the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts—site of the original 1969 Woodstock festival—on Saturday, August 24. Both shows begin at 7:30 p.m. It’s a bit of a full-circle mome…
Rookie Wallington Cop Helps Capture Ski-Masked Suspect Near Carjacked Mercedes: PD Rookie Wallington Cop Helps Capture Ski-Masked Suspect Near Carjacked Mercedes: PD
Rookie Wallington Cop Helps Capture Ski-Masked Suspect Near Carjacked Mercedes: PD A man wearing a wool ski mask was caught by a pair of cops, including a rookie, near a stolen Mercedes SUV following a brief foot chase through a Bergen County housing complex, police said in a report released Monday, June 30. Wallington Police Officers Wojciech Kulbabinski and Konrad Blasiak, who were both sworn into the department last September with Kulbabinski having transferred from Paterson, were notified around 2:53 a.m. of a 2023 Mercedes G30 that had been carjacked and was actively pinging near Al Ventura Road, police said in the release. The officers drove to the Jasontown complex…
ICE Arrests Undocumented Individual With Criminal Conviction In Mamaroneck ICE Arrests Undocumented Individual With Criminal Conviction In Mamaroneck
ICE Arrests Undocumented Individual With Criminal Conviction In Mamaroneck An undocumented person with a criminal conviction was arrested by ICE in Mamaroneck Friday morning, June 27, officials said. The Village of Mamaroneck Police Department said it received a call at 8:17 a.m. that ICE agents were making arrests near Columbus Park. Officers canvassed the area and confirmed that ICE agents were investigating “a specific individual that has criminal convictions and that is undocumented,” according to the department. That individual was not located. Instead, ICE arrested a different undocumented person with a criminal conviction at 516 Van Ranst Pl., police said.…
Shark Bite Suspected After Woman Injured At Jones Beach Shark Bite Suspected After Woman Injured At Jones Beach
Shark Bite Suspected After Woman Injured At Jones Beach A 20-year-old woman was injured while swimming off Jones Beach State Park, and officials now believe a shark was to blame. The incident happened around 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, when the woman, waist-deep in the surf at the Central Mall beachfront, reported being bitten by an unknown marine animal. She suffered minor lacerations to her left foot and leg and was taken to Nassau University Medical Center for treatment. Her injuries were not life-threatening, according to New York State Parks officials. The swimmer told responders she did not see what caused the injury. In response, l…
Judge Cites Simpsons Episode In Ruling Against Trump Affecting 14 States Judge Cites Simpsons Episode In Ruling Against Trump Affecting 14 States
Judge Cites Simpsons Episode In Ruling Against Trump Affecting 14 States “Electric van only has 20 minutes of juice left!” That’s the line from The Simpsons a federal judge used to deliver a legal blow to President Donald Trump, quoting a 1995 episode as she struck down his administration’s freeze on electric vehicle infrastructure funding. In a preliminary injunction issued from the bench of the US District Court for the Western District of Washington, Judge Tana Lin invoked Homer Simpson’s long-lost goodbye to his mother as a pop culture parable for a very real-world problem: “range anxiety.” The phrase refers to the fear that electric vehicle drivers might r…
Wrong-Way Chase In Stamford Causes Multi-Car Crash, 4 Sent To Hospital, But It Didn't End There Wrong-Way Chase In Stamford Causes Multi-Car Crash, 4 Sent To Hospital, But It Didn't End There
Wrong-Way Chase In Stamford Causes Multi-Car Crash, 4 Sent To Hospital, But It Didn't End There A stolen BMW led police on a chase through Stamford on Wednesday afternoon, June 25, causing a violent multi-vehicle crash that sent four people to the hospital, including a Connecticut state trooper, officials said. The pursuit began in New York after the vehicle was connected to the robbery of an off-duty NYPD officer, Stamford police said. Troopers, city officers, and a Westchester County Aviation Unit helicopter followed the SUV across the state line. A Connecticut State Police trooper later spotted the BMW coming off I-95 onto Canal Street in Stamford — driving the wrong way, authoritie…
$21M Lifeline Going To Storm-Struck Westchester Towns For Flood Relief: Hochul $21M Lifeline Going To Storm-Struck Westchester Towns For Flood Relief: Hochul
$21M Lifeline Going To Storm-Struck Westchester Towns For Flood Relief: Hochul A flood-prone Westchester area battered by past storms is getting a $21 million state-funded fix, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. The money, part of New York’s $4.2 billion Environmental Bond Act, will go toward storm-proofing infrastructure in Rye and Rye Brook along the Blind Brook, a waterway that swells with devastating force during heavy rain events, including Hurricane Ida.   Key upgrades include replacing two undersized, flood-vulnerable county-owned bridges on Playland Parkway and Oakland Avenue with larger spans that can handle increased water flow. The state will a…
Leak Part Of 'Smear Campaign,' Luigi Mangione Defense Says Leak Part Of 'Smear Campaign,' Luigi Mangione Defense Says
Leak Part Of 'Smear Campaign,' Luigi Mangione Defense Says Luigi Mangione’s defense team is accusing New York prosecutors of trying to bias the public and media against their client.  They claim this is happening by publicly releasing sensitive and potentially inadmissible materials as he awaits trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. In a newly filed reply brief dated Wednesday, June 18, the defense, led by Mangione’s attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, argued that the state improperly published journal entries allegedly taken from Mangione’s backpack. They claim these materials may be suppressed due to an illegal search. …
DHS Warns Of Terror Attacks, Cyber Threats In US Amid Iran Conflict; NY On High Alert DHS Warns Of Terror Attacks, Cyber Threats In US Amid Iran Conflict; NY On High Alert
DHS Warns Of Terror Attacks, Cyber Threats In US Amid Iran Conflict; NY On High Alert Federal officials are warning of a heightened threat environment in the United States due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to a new DHS National Terrorism Advisory Bulletin issued Sunday, June 22. The alert says low-level cyberattacks, plots against U.S. officials, and extremist violence at home could all rise in the coming weeks as tensions overseas continue. “The ongoing Iran conflict is causing a heightened threat environment in the United States,” the Department of Homeland Security said in the bulletin, which remains active through Sept. 22. The warning has prompted New Yo…
Feds Can't Jail Mahmoud Khalil For Political Speech, Judge Rules After He Missed Child's Birth Feds Can't Jail Mahmoud Khalil For Political Speech, Judge Rules After He Missed Child's Birth
Feds Can't Jail Mahmoud Khalil For Political Speech, Judge Rules After He Missed Child's Birth Columbia University graduate and Palestinian rights activist Mahmoud Khalil must be released from ICE custody while his immigration case moves forward, a federal judge in New Jersey ruled Friday, June 20. Calling Khalil’s detention “highly unusual,” US District Judge Michael Farbiarz also ruled that Khalil’s legal challenge against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) must proceed in New Jersey, rejecting the government’s attempt to transfer the case to Louisiana, where Khalil has been held for over three months, CBS News reports. Khalil, a lawful US permanent resident originally from …
Busch Light Drops Newest Flavor For Summer: Here's What It Tastes Like Busch Light Drops Newest Flavor For Summer: Here's What It Tastes Like
Busch Light Drops Newest Flavor For Summer: Here's What It Tastes Like Busch Light is trying to recapture the popularity of its fruit-flavored beers with a new flavor in time for the summer. Anheuser-Busch announced the release of Busch Light Lime on Monday, June 16. The beer will be available for a limited time in 25 states, including Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The lime-flavored lager is described as crisp and smooth, with a sweet front and a clean finish. It joins a roster of other fruit-based beers like apple and peach. Busch Light Apple was a huge success for the brand before the beer was discontinued in 2022,…
$5.6M Multi-State Fraud Scheme With 1K+ Stolen IDs Lands Pennsylvania Man Federal Charges: DOJ $5.6M Multi-State Fraud Scheme With 1K+ Stolen IDs Lands Pennsylvania Man Federal Charges: DOJ
$5.6M Multi-State Fraud Scheme With 1K+ Stolen IDs Lands Pennsylvania Man Federal Charges: DOJ A Pennsylvania man is accused of stealing over $5.6 million in pandemic aid using more than 1,000 stolen or fake identities, federal prosecutors announced on Monday, June 16. Adepoju Babatunde Salako, 32, has been indicted in Colorado on multiple federal charges after allegedly orchestrating a nationwide COVID-19 benefits scam, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado. Salako faces six counts of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, and four counts of aggravated identity theft, according to t…
Hidden Risk Prompts Recall For Apricots Sold In MA Hidden Risk Prompts Recall For Apricots Sold In MA
Hidden Risk Prompts Recall For Apricots Sold In MA A dried fruit product sold in 19 states has been recalled due to a labeling issue that could pose a risk to some consumers. Turkana Food Inc., based in Kenilworth, New Jersey, is recalling 352 cases of Floria Dried Apricots because the product contains sulfites that were not listed on the package label, according to the company’s announcement on Thursday, June 12. The recalled 200-gram Floria Dried Apricots were distributed in retail locations across: Florida Kentucky Virginia New York New Jersey Tennessee Massachusetts Texas Illinois Indiana Michigan Rhode Island Pennsylvania North Carol…
Lifelong NYer Leonard Lauder, Among World's Richest People, Dies Lifelong NYer Leonard Lauder, Among World's Richest People, Dies
Lifelong NYer Leonard Lauder, Among World's Richest People, Dies Leonard Lauder, the billionaire businessman who helped turn his family’s cosmetics company into a global beauty empire, has died. The 92-year-old Lauder's death came on Saturday, June 14, at his home on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, according to a statement from the Estée Lauder Companies, the business his parents founded and he helped transform into a multibillion-dollar giant. The Bronx-born executive formally joined the company in 1958.  Over the next six decades, he shaped the company’s identity, launched best-selling brands including Clinique and Aramis, spearheaded internati…
MA Ranked Best State For Working Dads In New Study: Here's Why MA Ranked Best State For Working Dads In New Study: Here's Why
MA Ranked Best State For Working Dads In New Study: Here's Why This Father's Day, many Northeast states are getting recognized as having some of the best conditions for working dads. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Working Dads on Tuesday, June 10. The study compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, across 22 metrics tied to economic stability, child care quality, parental leave policies, health care, and overall work-life balance. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says 94.3% of married fathers are employed. "Working dads have to worry about much more than just how much income they're bringing home to support th…
NY Among 3 Best States For Environmental Protections, New Study Says: Here's Why NY Among 3 Best States For Environmental Protections, New Study Says: Here's Why
NY Among 3 Best States For Environmental Protections, New Study Says: Here's Why Many Northeast states are among the nation's leaders in protecting the environment, according to a new study. SmileHub released its 2025 list of Best States for Environmental Protection on Tuesday, June 10. The website ranked all 50 states based on environmental protection programs, energy use, waste reduction, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. The analysis included whether states have water reuse rules, how many environmental charities they support, and how vulnerable they are to climate shifts like record-breaking heat. "The US produces over 292 million tons of waste per…
Deadly Bacteria Risk In Fish Sold Across NY Prompts Large Recall, FDA Says Deadly Bacteria Risk In Fish Sold Across NY Prompts Large Recall, FDA Says
Deadly Bacteria Risk In Fish Sold Across NY Prompts Large Recall, FDA Says A smoked fish recall is affecting more than 70 grocery stores across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut due to a life-threatening botulism risk, health officials said. P. East Trading Corp., based in The Bronx, NY, issued the recall on Tuesday, June 10, the Food and Drug Administration said. State inspectors found that P. East's Salted Smoked Split Herring was uneviscerated and longer than five inches. The long fish is a violation that increases the risk of contamination with Clostridium botulinum. "Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following …
Most Popular McDonald’s Order In NY Might Surprise You Most Popular McDonald’s Order In NY Might Surprise You
Most Popular McDonald’s Order In NY Might Surprise You Turns out, when it comes to McDonald’s, New Yorkers are clucking obsessed with one item in particular. The Empire State’s fast food royalty is none other than the Chicken McNugget, according to a new survey from Holiday Calendar. Researchers polled over 4,200 Americans in early April to see which Mickey D’s menu item reigned supreme in each state, and New Yorkers didn’t hesitate to crown the bite-sized, golden-fried classic as their No. 1. Coming in hot at No. 2? The legendary Big Mac, followed by the McChicken sandwich, the ever-reliable French Fries, and the sweet indulgence of a McFlur…
Air Quality Alerts Issued Across NJ/NY As Temps Hit 90s, Pollution Risks Rise Air Quality Alerts Issued Across NJ/NY As Temps Hit 90s, Pollution Risks Rise
Air Quality Alerts Issued Across NJ/NY As Temps Hit 90s, Pollution Risks Rise It’s not just hot — it’s hazardous. Air quality across New Jersey and New York is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups on Thursday, June 12, as temperatures climb into the 90s and Code Orange Alerts are in effect. Health officials say that ground-level ozone and fine particulates will combine with heat to pose risks for children, seniors, and people with heart or lung conditions. ⚠️ Air Quality Alerts Code Orange Air Quality Alerts issued by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection Counties affected: Bergen, Essex, Union, Hudson, Passaic, Middlesex, Mercer, Ocean, Burling…
Cannabis Recall Issued In NY After Products Found With Pesticides Cannabis Recall Issued In NY After Products Found With Pesticides
Cannabis Recall Issued In NY After Products Found With Pesticides Nine cannabis products sold across New York state are being recalled after tests revealed potentially dangerous pesticide contamination, officials announced. The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issued the recall on Tuesday, June 10, for several adult-use cannabis products manufactured by IndoGrow LLC. It comes after products quarantined for testing issues were retested and found to contain unallowable levels of pesticides that could pose health and safety risks. Recalled Products Include: The Force Pre-Roll (SWDV01) Blue Coffee Flower (IC099-001-BC) Blue Coffee Pre-Ro…
$30K 'Chase Courier' Scammer Duped Merrick Woman, Police Say — Here's How To Protect Yourself $30K 'Chase Courier' Scammer Duped Merrick Woman, Police Say — Here's How To Protect Yourself
$30K 'Chase Courier' Scammer Duped Merrick Woman, Police Say — Here's How To Protect Yourself A 71-year-old Long Island woman was conned out of $30,000 by a man allegedly posing as a bank courier, and police believe he may have scammed others too. The North Merrick victim received a text message on Thursday, May 22, warning of “fraudulent activity” on her Apple account. That was followed by a call from a man claiming to be a Chase bank representative, who told her to immediately withdraw $30,000 in cash, Nassau County Police said. She was then instructed to meet a courier near Old Mill Road and Sandra Lane, where she turned over the money to a man she had never seen before. The next…
Ruh Rotor: FAA Probing Police Chopper's Low Sweep Over Skip-Day Crowd At Jones Beach Ruh Rotor: FAA Probing Police Chopper's Low Sweep Over Skip-Day Crowd At Jones Beach
Ruh Rotor: FAA Probing Police Chopper's Low Sweep Over Skip-Day Crowd At Jones Beach A Long Island police helicopter’s low-level maneuver over a crowd of partying teens has triggered a high-level government probe. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the Nassau County Police Department’s use of a low-flying helicopter to disperse a crowd of teenagers gathered at Jones Beach State Park last week, a police spokesperson confirmed to Daily Voice. "We are fully cooperating with the FAA inquiry," the spokesperson said. It follows public scrutiny and viral video footage showing the chopper hovering shockingly low above a large group of teen…
Virginia Leads Nation In Highest Income Rankings, Study Says: Here's Why Virginia Leads Nation In Highest Income Rankings, Study Says: Here's Why
Virginia Leads Nation In Highest Income Rankings, Study Says: Here's Why Many Northeast residents are bringing home some of the highest incomes in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of States Where People Have the Highest Income. The study compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, based on the average annual income of the top 5% and bottom 20% of earners, along with the median income for all residents. The report highlights wealthier communities and those facing financial hardship, showing wide wealth gaps in some areas. "The highest-earning 10% of individuals in the United States earn over 12 times more than thos…
FAA Slashes Newark Flights Through 2025 — Here’s What It Means For You FAA Slashes Newark Flights Through 2025 — Here’s What It Means For You
FAA Slashes Newark Flights Through 2025 — Here’s What It Means For You Newark Liberty International Airport will continue operating under reduced flight limits through 2025 to cut down on delays, federal officials announced Friday, June 6. The Federal Aviation Administration said the cap on arrivals and departures—initially a temporary measure—has now been extended through Dec. 31, 2025. The FAA said this move follows "productive discussions with airlines and the conclusion of a public comment period." The change, which takes effect immediately, limits arrivals and departures to 28 per hour on weekends during airport construction, from Sept. 1 through the end …