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NY Murder Suspect Shot And Killed By Police Outside Massachusetts Motel: Cops
A Long Island man wanted for the murder of his ex-girlfriend was shot and killed Wednesday, Sept. 9 outside a hotel in Massachusetts, police said.
Brandon Hampson, 55, stabbed Rachel Frislid, 62, to death inside her home in Sayville, NY, on Thursday, Sept. 3, the Suffolk County (NY) Police Department said Thursday, Sept. 10.
Authorities found Hampson Wednesday outside the French King Restaurant and Motel in Erving, MA around 9:15 p.m. smoking a cigarette, Worcester County (MA) District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. said.
Officers ordered Hampson to surrender, but he instead pulled a …
Yacht Owner, Ex-Navy Commander Accused Of Drugging, Raping Deckhand, 22, In Nantucket Harbor
A yacht owner faces multiple charges after a young employee said he allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted her aboard a vessel in Nantucket Harbor last month, according to a news report.
Christian Bradley Williams, 54, of Florida, was arraigned Friday, Sept. 4, in connection with the alleged Aug. 9 attack. The 22-year-old woman had started working as a deckhand aboard his yacht, Chimera, in June. She received housing on the boat in exchange for the work.
The US Sun reported that Williams is a former Navy commander of the USS Springfield submarine.
The alleged assault happened hours…
5th Suspect Caught In Machete, Knife Fight At Train Station Garage In Westchester: Police
A fifth suspect has been arrested in connection with a violent fight involving machetes, knives, and razor blades at a Westchester County train station parking garage, authorities said.
Kleyster Gonzalez, 20, of Port Chester, was taken into custody at his home at around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9, by members of the MTA Police Special Investigations Division, the department said on Thursday, Sept. 10.
Gonzalez was charged with first-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
The arrest follows a fight involving around nine to 10 people at …
Teen Intentionally Hits Girl With Car In Walgreens Parking Lot In Hudson Valley: Police
A 19-year-old man is facing felony charges after police said he intentionally hit a girl with a vehicle in a Walgreens parking lot in Rockland County, knocking her unconscious and breaking her wrist.
New City resident Mike Tamay Mejia, 19, was arrested on Monday, Sept. 7, in connection with the incident, the Spring Valley Police Department announced on Thursday, Sept. 10.
The incident happened at around 4:14 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, in the parking lot of the Walgreens on Route 59 in Spring Valley, police said.
Later that day, at around 2:22 p.m., the juvenile victim wen…
Repeat Burglar Who Went Through Money, Meds At Hudson Valley Apartment Gets Prison Time
An already-convicted burglar who broke into a Rockland County apartment and rummaged through the victim's belongings, including medication and money, will spend years in state prison, prosecutors said.
Orangetown resident Wesleigh Gilsenan, 42, was sentenced on Wednesday, Sept. 9, to nine years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision, the Rockland County District Attorney's Office announced.
The sentence comes after Gilsenan was convicted of second-degree burglary following a two-day bench trial on Friday, Jan. 30.
As Daily Voice previously reported, the ca…
Newlywed NY Man Disappears, Faces Medical Trouble As Wife Begs ‘Please Come Home’
A newlywed New York man has disappeared, and his wife believes he could be facing a medical emergency.
Dominick Bianchi, 35, was last seen Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. around his home in East Greenbush, the local police department said on Facebook.
Bianchi has Type 1 diabetes, and his new bride, Julianna Zyra, told ABC affiliate WTEN she wasn’t sure if he could monitor his blood sugar. The missing man has a continuous glucose monitor, but it’s “paired to his phone that he doesn’t have,” Zyra told WTEN.
Zyra told the station Bianchi had been battling mental health issues recently but “nobody…
School Co-Owner, Sports Official From Hudson Valley Dies At 56 After Cancer Battle
The co-owner of a Putnam County school is being remembered as a coach, sports official, community leader, and devoted father after his death following a battle with a rare and aggressive form of leukemia.
Thomas J. “Tom” Courtney, co-owner of Pine Grove Country Day School in Mahopac, died Sunday, Sept. 6, surrounded by his family, according to his obituary and a tribute from the school. He had turned 56 just days earlier.
Courtney was diagnosed with leukemia in early July, his family said in his obituary. Despite the aggressive disease, those closest to him said he remained optimistic…
PA ‘Predator Catcher’ Stabbed In NY Tim Hortons Brawl Involving Infant: Reports
A Pennsylvania social media influencer who was stabbed while confronting two men he accused of targeting children is now facing charges stemming from the New York brawl, court records show.
Nicholas Attalla, known online as “Niky Sal,” was arrested on Friday, Sept. 4, on charges of third-degree assault, second-degree criminal nuisance, and endangering the welfare of a child.
Attalla, of Erie, was arraigned that day and pleaded not guilty, according to online court records.
The charges stem from a fight inside a Tim Hortons in Jamestown on Dec. 13, 2025, according to WGRZ, Erie News Now, an…
Weeks After Devastating Fire, Spa Reopens At New Location In Westchester: 'Couldn't Give Up'
Following a devastating fire that destroyed everything inside a longtime Westchester County day spa, its owner has reopened the business in a new location.
Bella Maiya Day Spa, which spent 13 years in Briarcliff Manor, is now welcoming clients at 100 S. Highland Ave., Suite A, in Ossining after its former location was gutted by fire in July. The business announced its comeback on Wednesday, Sept. 9, saying it reopened just two and a half weeks after the blaze and will celebrate with a grand reopening event on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 3 p.m.
As Daily Voice previously reported, the fire…
Barry Melrose Dies: Colorful Emmy-Winning Hockey Analyst, Stanley Cup Final Coach
For generations of hockey fans, the unmistakable voice, slicked-back hair, colorful suits, and larger-than-life personality were almost as familiar as the game itself.
Barry Melrose, the former NHL player and coach who became one of ESPN’s signature hockey analysts, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, at age 70 following a battle with Parkinson’s disease, ESPN announced.
“For decades, Barry Melrose was one of the most distinctive and trusted voices in hockey," the network said in a statement. "His knowledge of the game was deep, his candor was refreshing, and his passion was unmistakable.
"He w…
NY Ranked Among 15 Happiest States In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why
The Northeast is home to some of the happiest people in the country, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 Happiest States in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The study compared all 50 states across 30 measures of happiness, including depression and suicide rates, work hours, unemployment, income growth, family stability, volunteer rates, and safety.
The personal finance website also looked at how many adults feel active and productive, along with factors like sleep, leisure time, job security, and community support.
"The happiest states are those that provide above-ave…
