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Cheshire, CT
Obituaries
Police ID Cheshire Motorcyclist Killed In July 4th Prospect Crash: 'We Lost A Good Man'
Friends remember the 61-year-old Connecticut man who died in a motorcycle crash as a caring soul with an unforgettable sense of humor. Timothy Pazar, 61, of Cheshire, was identified as the man who died while riding a Honda CB750C eastbound on Route 68 in Prospect around 3:15 p.m. Friday, July 4, Connecticut State Police said. The bike crashed with a Ford Fusion at the intersection of Cheshire Road and Matthew Street, throwing Pazar into a metal guardrail, troopers said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Memorials for Pazar poured into social media. "The world is a little less bright t…
Pennsauken-Merchantville, NJ
Police & Fire
July 4 Fire In Pennsauken Kills 2 Trapped Inside, Source Says
Two people died after a fire tore through a home in Pennsauken, Camden County, on the Fourth of July, the Pennsauken Fire Department said. Crews were called to the 1600 block of 48th Street at 11:29 p.m. on Friday, July 4, for reports of a residential structure fire, Fire Chief Jonathan B. Hutton said in a release. “Crews arrived to find heavy fire conditions on the second floor with two occupants unaccounted for,” the chief said. Firefighters searched the home and found the victims on the second floor. They were removed from the building but pronounced deceased on location, Hutton said. …
Lexington Park, MD
Traffic
Fourth Of July Crash Shuts Down Bay Bridge In Maryland, Helicopter Lands On Scene
The Fourth of July getaway turned into gridlock on Maryland’s Bay Bridge after a serious crash brought westbound traffic to a complete standstill — with some drivers even getting out of their cars to watch a helicopter land. All lanes were blocked on the westbound span of the Bay Bridge/US 50 on Friday, July 4, around 12:15 p.m. following a multi-vehicle crash with entrapment, Maryland Transportation Authority officials announced. “Medivac on scene at WB Bay Bridge/US 50. All WB lanes remain blocked for multi-vehicle crash with entrapment. Expect delays in both directions,” the MDTA tweeted…
Lindenhurst, NY
Police & Fire
Teen Critically Injured After Motorcycle Crashes Into Pole In Lindenhurst: Suffolk County PD
A teenager is in critical condition after crashing a motorcycle into a pole in Lindenhurst, Suffolk County Police announced on Thursday, July 3. The teen was riding a 2015 Suzuki motorcycle in front of 149 East John Street when he lost control and struck a pole around 1:30 a.m., according to police. He was rushed to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip by Lindenhurst Rescue and remains in critical condition. The motorcycle was impounded for a safety check. Detectives with the First Squad are investigating and ask anyone with information to call them at 631-854-8152.
Commack, NY
News
SUV Overturns On Commack Ramp, Woman Seriously Injured: Suffolk County Police
A woman was seriously hurt when her SUV flipped off a ramp in Commack, Suffolk County Police announced on Saturday, June 28. The crash happened around 8:50 a.m. on the entrance ramp between westbound Express Drive North and Exit 53, according to detectives from the Fourth Squad. Cindy Membreno-Reyes, 35, of Brentwood, was behind the wheel of a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe when she lost control and the vehicle overturned, authorities said. Commack Volunteer Ambulance transported her to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore for treatment of serious injuries. The SUV was impounded for a safet…
Hartford, CT
Lifestyle
Northeast Cities Rank Among Best, Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: See Full Rankings
Northeast cities have widely different Fourth of July celebrations, with the region having some of the nation's best and worst, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 25. The study scored 100 cities on everything from food and hotel prices to fireworks shows, walkability, and weather. Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 28. "The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebr…
Pascack Valley, NJ
Police & Fire
Propane Tank Hisses As Fire Crews Respond To Smoke-Filled Garage In Montvale: Police
Fire crews rushed to a smoke-filled detached garage in Montvale on Thursday evening, June 26, where a self-venting propane tank caused a scare, but no fire ever broke out, officials said. The call came from a home on Waverly Place, where responders found a heavy smoke condition in a three-car detached garage, according to Montvale emergency officials. A propane tank inside the garage had begun self-venting due to the heat, creating loud hissing noises, officials said. The situation did not develop into a full fire, and the cause of the smoke remains undetermined at this time. Fire departm…
Chambersburg, PA
Police & Fire
4, 6-Year-Olds Injured When 16-Year-Old Rolls ATV: PSP Chambersburg
Two young children were seriously injured when a 16-year-old flipped an ATV on a Franklin County back road, Pennsylvania State Police in Chambersburg said in a release on Thursday, June 19. The crash happened around 4:10 p.m. on the 11300 block of Punch Bowl Road in Montgomery Township, according to the release. The teen was driving a Polaris Sportsman 450 eastbound when he failed to safely navigate a right-hand curve. The ATV rolled onto its side and then its roof, trapping all three Chambersburg riders underneath. A 4-year-old boy suffered minor injuries while a 6-year-old passenger was …
Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
Roof Collapses At DC Row Home Under Renovation, Car Crushed: Officials (
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A construction site in Northeast DC turned into a debris field after a dramatic collapse sent part of a roof crashing to the ground — flattening a nearby car and drawing a full search-and-rescue response, officials confirmed. The collapse happened around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, at a building under renovation near 19th and H Street NE, according to DC Fire and EMS. DC Fire and Rescue Photos from the scene show heavy structural failure at the upper level of the brick row home, with massive wooden trusses and roof panels completely detached from the frame. A nearby white BMW sed…
Jersey City, NJ
Business
Popular Jersey City Restaurant Closed After Fire
Harry’s Daughter, which has won raves for its Caribbean cuisine, announced it is temporarily closed following a small fire on Monday, June 16. No one was injured in the blaze, the restaurant said on social media. “We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the FDJC for their swift response, incredible courage, and exceptional skill,” Harry’s Daughter wrote. “We are truly fortunate to have such a dedicated and fearless fire department serving our city — their professionalism and heart make all the difference in moments like these.” The restaurant said it would update customers on when they …
East Hartford, CT
Politics
Connecticut Senator Stranded In Iraq Amid Middle East Chaos Returns: 'Grateful To Be Home'
A Connecticut Senator is back in the US after being stuck for days in Iraq amid the ongoing tensions and attacks in the Middle East. Sen. Saud Anwar, who represents the state's 3rd District, confirmed that he safely returned to Boston Logan Airport on Saturday, June 14, days after posting a video about the airline shutdown in the region. "Feeling incredibly blessed to be back home in the United States," Anwar posted on Facebook. "A heartfelt thank you to everyone who reached out through emails, texts, voice messages, social media, and your prayers. "Your love and support have tr…
Northern Valley, NJ
Police & Fire
Stranger In Black Sedan Tries Talking To Teen Girl On Norwood Street, Police Say
A man in a black sedan tried speaking with a teenage girl walking on a Bergen County street Saturday morning, June 14, police said. A resident flagged down a Norwood patrol officer at 11:14 a.m. to report the suspicious incident on Fourteenth Street, which had occurred about 10 minutes earlier, police said. The man — described as a bearded Hispanic male in his mid-30s — was driving a black sedan with tinted windows and a lowered suspension. The teen immediately returned home and told her parents, police said. The man never got out of his car. Officers issued a BOLO and nearby agenci…
Bethesda, MD
Business
Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall
A popular hedge trimmer is being recalled after blades began turning on without warning, cutting more than a dozen people. Ryobi issued the recall for more than 113,000 24-inch cordless hedge trimmers sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 12. The recall also impacts about 15,000 of the 40-volt trimmers sold in Canada. The tool's blade can activate if either the safety or trigger control is pressed alone, instead of requiring both together. The issue can create a serious injury risk and customers should stop using the trimmers immediatel…
Goshen, NY
Obituaries
Father Killed While Trying To Save Sons From Fire Was Devoted Goshen Dad, Heroic Lineman
Services have been scheduled to honor the life of a Hudson Valley father and dedicated lineman who died while trying to save his sons from a burning home. Shane Webb Munn, age 50, of Goshen, died on Saturday, May 31, after he rushed back into his burning home on Pulaski Highway in a desperate effort to rescue his two sons, Ryan, 17, and Travis, 12. All three died as a result of the fire, which was reported around 8:10 p.m. at 876 Pulaski Highway, as previously reported by Daily Voice. According to New York State Police, Munn had been seen using a weed trimmer outsid…
Hackensack, NJ
News
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 …
Fredericksburg, VA
News
Navy Sailor Angelina Petra Resendiz Missing For Days After Vanishing From Norfolk Barracks
A 21-year-old sailor stationed at Naval Station Norfolk has been missing for days, and investigators say her disappearance poses a credible threat to her health and safety. Angelina Petra Resendiz was last seen around 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, at Miller Hall, her barracks on the base, according to the Virginia State Police and Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). The Texas native is described as a White/Hispanic woman who is 5-feet tall, approximately 110 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Her clothing and any vehicle information are currently unknown. THIS NEEDS ATTENT…
Burlington, NJ
Police & Fire
Off-Duty NJ State Trooper Indicted In High-Speed Pursuit That Killed Motorcyclist In Burlco: AG
A New Jersey State Police detective has been indicted in connection with a 2023 fatal off-duty crash in an unmarked cop car that killed a 24-year-old motorcyclist in South Jersey, officials said. A state grand jury voted to charge Detective Mark Campagna with Endangering Another Person (4th degree) after hearing evidence related to the death of Omar Kebbabi, of Astoria, NY, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced on Tuesday, June 3. Campagna was off duty when he began following Kebbabi at speeds over 100 mph in an unmarked police vehicle on Route 206 in Springfield Township (Burlingto…
Waterbury, CT
Police & Fire
Facebook Marketplace Heists: Waterbury Man, Teen Accused In Robbery Scheme
A 22-year-old Connecticut man and a 17-year-old are accused of robbing multiple people by luring them to meet using Facebook Marketplace, police said. William Brown, of Waterbury, is charged with two counts each of first-degree robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery, as well as one count of carrying a pistol without a permit, according to police. Victims told Waterbury police that they were contacted by someone interested in purchasing items listed on Facebook Marketplace. However, when they arrived to meet the supposed buyers, they were robbed, authorities said. Each victim reported that…
Bethesda, MD
Business
Ten People Burned By Portable Chargers, Sparking Massive Recall
More than 27,000 wireless power chargers are being recalled after lithium-ion batteries inside them reportedly caught fire, burning users and sparking safety concerns. iWALK has issued the recall for about 27,500 magnetic wireless power banks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, May 29. The recall includes three models of pocket-sized chargers manufactured by U2O Global. The batteries can overheat and ignite, posing a serious risk of fires and burns. At least 15 incidents have been reported, including 10 burn injuries, according to the CPSC. Th…
Commack, NY
News
Man Sleeping In Dumpster Killed When Garbage Truck Arrives At Commack Shopping Center
A man was killed and a second victim hospitalized after they were unknowingly emptied into a garbage truck while apparently sleeping in a dumpster at a Long Island shopping center. The horrific incident unfolded in Commack, at the Veterans Memorial Plaza, at around 6:30 a.m. Thursday, May 29. Two men were sleeping inside a dumpster behind the Burlington store located at 108 Veterans Memorial Highway when it was emptied into a garage truck, a Suffolk County Police spokesperson told Daily Voice. The driver then continued on his route. The truck drove for another five miles before stopping ou…
Arlington, VA
Business
Backup Camera Dangers Spark Recall Of Nearly 1.1M Vehicles In Ford's Latest Safety Issue
More than a million vehicles are being recalled by Ford due to frozen rearview camera displays in the latest safety concern for the US automaker. Ford issued the recall for 1,075,299 vehicles from 44 models, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The defect raises crash risks and adds to a long string of recalls that have plagued Ford in 2025. The recall impacts Ford and Lincoln vehicles with a software bug that can freeze or delay the rear camera image when reversing. The glitch stems from faulty SYNC4 software that can cause the infotainment scre…
Warren, NJ
Police & Fire
Multiple Canoes Overturn In Delaware River: Knowlton Twp Fire
Multiple units responded to the Delaware River for a water rescue on Monday, May 26, after canoes overturned, authorities said. At 1:53 p.m., numerous 911 calls in Monroe, Northampton and Warren Counties reported several boats overturned with people in the water without life jackets, Knowlton Twp. Fire and Rescue Company #1 said. Crews established a scene at the Kittatinny Point Boat Launch with one department launching two rescue boats, firefighters said. A helicopter from New Jersey State Police and US Park Service Rangers assisted with the scene, and everyone trapped in the wat…
Abington, PA
Police & Fire
Body Of Missing Park Ranger Recovered In Neshaminy Creek In Tyler State Park
The body of a missing park ranger was recovered from a Pennsylvania State Park after a days-long search over Memorial Day Weekend, officials announced. Alec Campbell, 38, a Delaware County resident and Park Resource Ranger with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), has been missing since Saturday, May 24 when his kayak capsized in the Neshaminy Creek during routine patrol, Pennsylvania State Police previously announced. Campbell was found dead following a multi-agency search effort on Sunday, May 25, according to a joint statement from the Penn…
Burtonsville, MD
Police & Fire
Fire Rips Through Vacant Burtonsville House Overnight, Cause Under Investigation: Officials
A fast-moving fire tore through a vacant house in Montgomery County early Thursday morning, drawing more than 50 firefighters to the scene. Just after 3 a.m. on May 22, Montgomery County Fire & Rescue responded to a blaze in a single-family cape cod-style home in the 15100 block of Peach Orchard Drive, between Siebel Drive and Thompson Road, according to a department spokesperson. Fire crews arrived to find heavy fire showing from the basement and first floor. The flames had burned through part of the floor and spread throughout the house. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO Firefighters performed a p…
Somers, NY
Police & Fire
Van Engulfed In Flames In Somers: Crews Use Foam After Fuel Tank Rupture
A fiery van blaze in Westchester kept firefighters busy for hours after the vehicle caught fire near a residential community. The fire began at around 10 a.m. on Monday, May 19, when Somers firefighters responded to reports of a motor vehicle fire in the area of Heritage Hills and Lovell Street, the Somers Volunteer Fire Department announced on Tuesday night, May 20. Upon arrival, first responders found a minivan fully engulfed in flames. According to the department, more crews quickly arrived and deployed a hose line to bring the fire under control. The fire intensified after …
Hartford, CT
Business
Airbnb's 'Anti-Party' Tech Blocks Risky Bookings Before Summer Holiday Weekends
Airbnb is expanding its "anti-party" crackdown for the summer, using high-tech booking filters to stop disruptive gatherings before they start. The short-term vacation rental company announced the upgrades to its anti-party technology in a news release on Monday, May 19. Airbnb said its goal is to prevent risky bookings, especially on major holiday weekends around Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The system will help hosts avoid unauthorized parties and protect their neighborhoods. "This technology is part of a broader set of tools and policies Airbnb deploys to promote responsibl…
Media, PA
News
PennSTAR Helicopter Forced To Land In Montgomery County Neighborhood
A PennSTAR medical helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in a suburban Montgomery County neighborhood, officials confirmed. The emergency landing happened near Cannon Hill Road and Old Eagle Lane in Whitemarsh Township at 7:43 p.m. on Monday, May 19, authorities said. The chopper, which was not carrying a patient, experienced an onboard issue during flight and had to touch down near residential homes outside Philadelphia. Emergency responders rushed to the scene after the aircraft landed safely between houses on a quiet street. The helicopter landed in close proximity to drive…
Norwich, CT
Real Estate
Norwich Voted CT's Top Hidden Gem, Provides 'Most Bang For Your Buck:' Survey
Connecticut may not be the first place that comes to mind when you're house hunting on a budget, but a new national survey found three Nutmeg State cities that offer homeowners the best value for their money. If you’re searching for an affordable place to live in Connecticut without sacrificing quality of life, Norwich tops the list. A new study by Advance America asked more than three thousand real estate professionals which U.S. cities offer the most comfort, community, and potential for happiness at the lowest cost. Related: These Massachusetts Cities Offer Maximum Value for Lowest Cost…
Monsey, NY
News
Bear Seen Roaming In Monsey (
Video
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A bear was spotted sauntering in a Rockland County hamlet over the weekend. The sighting occurred in Monsey on Sunday evening, May 18, according to The Monsey Scoop. A video posted by The Monsey Scoop showed the bear running across a paved path into nearby woods. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (@monseyscoop) Although the exact location of the sighting was not immediately available, the outlet said police are urging residents to leave the animals alone. According to the New York State Department o…
Northern Highlands, NJ
Police & Fire
4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Bergen County Home: How Firefighters Worked Without Hydrants
A house fire that broke out in Bergen County Friday, May 16 drew firefighters from all over the area as flames quickly tore through the home, officials said. The blaze started on Lake Road in Upper Saddle River and when crews got there, they were met with intense flames. Firefighters called in backup from nearby towns, including Ramsey, whose Tower Ladder 441 was parked out front to help knock down the fire from above. Yesterday units responded mutual aid into Upper Saddle River for the working fire in a large dwelling. Posted by Saddle River Fire Department on Saturday, May 17, 2…
Seaford, NY
Police & Fire
Seaford Man Screams Threats At Kids During Sports Game, Police Say
A Seaford man was arrested after allegedly screaming threats and obscenities at children during a game at an elementary school, Nassau County Police announced on Thursday, May 15. Michael Marron, 66, of Island Channel Road, was reportedly shouting "terroristic threats" and vulgar language at children on school grounds during sporting events at Seaford Harbor Elementary School, located at 3500 Bayview Avenue, police said. Officers responded to the disturbance at 6:10 p.m. and learned that Marron had caused the children to fear for their safety, according to detectives. He was later found at…
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