825K NY Drivers’ License Numbers Exposed In Insurance Hacks; Companies To Pay $14.2M 825K NY Drivers’ License Numbers Exposed In Insurance Hacks; Companies To Pay $14.2M
825K NY Drivers’ License Numbers Exposed In Insurance Hacks; Companies To Pay $14.2M More than 825,000 New Yorkers had their personal information exposed in data breaches at major car insurance companies, Attorney General Letitia James announced. The breaches, which targeted online quoting tools at eight auto insurers, allowed hackers to steal driver’s license numbers and dates of birth, according to settlements announced Tuesday, Oct. 14. Some of the stolen data was later used to file fraudulent unemployment claims during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. An investigation by the Office of the Attorney General and the New York State Department of Financial Services fou…
Gold Hits Record High Amid Economic Turmoil: What To Know Gold Hits Record High Amid Economic Turmoil: What To Know
Gold Hits Record High Amid Economic Turmoil: What To Know The price of gold reached a new milestone as investors worry about a weakening US dollar, stubborn inflation, and a domestic labor market in decline. Gold futures surpassed $4,000 per ounce for the first time on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Prices have jumped more than 50% in 2025, CNBC reported. The year is expected to be gold's strongest since 1979, when inflation and geopolitical turmoil drove a similar surge. The US Dollar Index has fallen 10% in 2025, which has pushed central banks and retail investors toward gold. Ryan McIntyre, a senior managing partner at precious…
Driver Killed When BMW Fails To Stop, Collides With Dodge Caravan In Duanesburg: NYSP Driver Killed When BMW Fails To Stop, Collides With Dodge Caravan In Duanesburg: NYSP
Driver Killed When BMW Fails To Stop, Collides With Dodge Caravan In Duanesburg: Nysp A driver died after a two-vehicle crash at a Duanesburg intersection, New York State Police announced on Friday, Oct. 3. A 2007 BMW sedan was traveling south on McGuire School Road and failed to make a complete stop while turning left onto State Route 20, colliding with a westbound 2014 Dodge Caravan at the intersection, according to the preliminary investigation on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 11:39 a.m., troopers explained. The Dodge driver was taken to Ellis Hospital where they died from their injuries, and their identity is being withheld pending family notification, police said. The BMW’s dri…
Corrections Staff Sound Alarm After Officers Given Narcan In Prison Drug Exposures In Fishkill Corrections Staff Sound Alarm After Officers Given Narcan In Prison Drug Exposures In Fishkill
Corrections Staff Sound Alarm After Officers Given Narcan In Prison Drug Exposures In Fishkill Correction officers are demanding action after multiple staff and inmates were hospitalized from exposure to unknown substances at a Hudson Valley prison.  According to the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association, thirteen staff members and six inmates were treated at Fishkill Correctional Facility on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 15 and 16. The union said three officers and one nurse needed Narcan to reverse their symptoms.  The association said the incidents are part of a growing crisis inside state prisons, where both sworn and civilian staff have e…
National Centenarian’s Day: PA Residents 100+ Share Secrets To A Long, Happy Life National Centenarian’s Day: PA Residents 100+ Share Secrets To A Long, Happy Life
National Centenarian’s Day: PA Residents 100+ Share Secrets To A Long, Happy Life National Centenarian’s Day, celebrated each year on September 22, shines a spotlight on those who have reached 100 years of age and beyond. The day is about more than age — it’s about honoring achievements, resilience, and the wisdom of those who have lived through a century of change. Across the Northeast, centenarians are sharing their stories and reminding younger generations of what it takes not just to live long, but to live well. A Librarian’s Motto At 104 Caroline Emplit, 104, worked as a librarian at Amosland Elementary in Pennsylvania’s Ridley School District until she was 96. Her …
Recall Targets Costco Tuna Product Linked To Supplier Issue Recall Targets Costco Tuna Product Linked To Supplier Issue
Recall Targets Costco Tuna Product Linked To Supplier Issue A popular raw tuna product sold at Costco stores has been pulled from shelves over concerns it may be contaminated with Listeria. On Saturday, Sept. 20, Western United Fish Company, doing business as Annasea Foods Group, announced a recall of 3,314.7 pounds of Kirkland Signature brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke.  The move came after the company’s green onion supplier reported a positive Listeria test in ingredients used for the product. The recalled tuna was sold in clear plastic clamshell containers labeled with Costco Item Number 17193, pack date of Sept. 18, and sell by date of Sept. 22.…
Trump Demands Bondi Prosecute Political Opponents: ‘Justice Must Be Served NOW’ Trump Demands Bondi Prosecute Political Opponents: ‘Justice Must Be Served NOW’
Trump Demands Bondi Prosecute Political Opponents: ‘Justice Must Be Served NOW’ President Donald Trump blasted Attorney General Pam Bondi as ‘all talk, no action’ before demanding she prosecute his rivals — then praised her an hour later as " a GREAT AG." Trump went on a tirade in a Truth Social post, seemingly targeting Bondi, before backtracking minutes later and praising her work and touting the new nominee for the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. His post specifically encourages Bondi to go after James Comey, Sen. Adam Schiff, and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Trump has often accused Comey, Schiff and James, without evidence, of crimina…
100-Year-Old Philly Woman Shares Secrets To Long Life 100-Year-Old Philly Woman Shares Secrets To Long Life
100-Year-Old Philly Woman Shares Secrets To Long Life Mary Brown has lived a century — and she still starts each morning with puzzles, paints watercolor birthday cards for friends, and does her own taxes. The 100-year-old Philadelphia woman says her longevity isn’t complicated:  “I’m not a saint. I believe in prayer, in staying active, and in living one day at a time.” A Legacy Of Longevity Born on March 7, 1925, in Union, South Carolina, Brown is the daughter of Jeanette Garnett, who lived to 106. “I’m a survivor,” she told Daily Voice in an exclusive interview. “My mother lived to 106, so I figure I have some good years left.” She marri…
MA Named Best State To Achieve 'New American Dream,' Study Says: Here's Why MA Named Best State To Achieve 'New American Dream,' Study Says: Here's Why
MA Named Best State To Achieve 'New American Dream,' Study Says: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the best places to live the "new American dream," according to a new study. Neil Jesani Wealth Management released a ranking of the top states to achieve the "new American dream." The study compared all 50 states using a Prosperity Index, which includes cost of living, average salary, median net worth, life expectancy, and the share of households worth more than $100,000. CEO Neil Jesani said the findings show how the definition of success is changing.  "The modern American dream is less about a white picket fence and more about stability, balan…
New York Among 10 Most Diverse States, New Study Finds: Here's Why New York Among 10 Most Diverse States, New Study Finds: Here's Why
New York Among 10 Most Diverse States, New Study Finds: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the nation's most diverse, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Most & Least Diverse States in America on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The study analyzed all 50 states across race, language, religion, household makeup, politics, and income. The study looked at how diversity extends far beyond demographics. "Race and gender are probably the first things that come to mind when people think about diversity, but there's plenty more that makes this nation diverse," WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said. "The most diverse state…
Ex-Waterbury Woman Sentenced For Stealing $364,000 From Seniors, Employers: Feds Ex-Waterbury Woman Sentenced For Stealing $364,000 From Seniors, Employers: Feds
Ex-Waterbury Woman Sentenced For Stealing $364,000 From Seniors, Employers: Feds A former Waterbury woman is heading to federal prison after stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from seniors in her care and employers across Connecticut and New York. Marlenin Vito, 45, was sentenced to more than three years behind bars and ordered to pay full restitution, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. She pleaded guilty to wire fraud in June.  Fraud At Assisted Living Facility Vito worked as a Medicaid coordinator at an assisted living facility in Stamford. She was trusted with helping residents apply for benefits and managing their personal trust accounts. Instead, o…
Yorktown HS Grad AOC Eyeing Run For President Or Senate In 2028, Report Says Yorktown HS Grad AOC Eyeing Run For President Or Senate In 2028, Report Says
Yorktown HS Grad AOC Eyeing Run For President Or Senate In 2028, Report Says Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is laying the groundwork for 2028, deciding between a White House run or a statewide bid that could upend Democratic politics in New York, according to a new report. Axios reports her team is positioning her for either a presidential campaign or a Senate race against fellow New Yorker and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who is up for re‑election in '28, citing people familiar with her operation.  Ocasio‑Cortez’s office declined to comment to Axios, which also noted a Schumer spokesperson did not respond, Axios said. A Schumer–Ocasio‑Cortez matchup…