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Sex TV Pioneer Robin Byrd's Boundary-Breaking Legacy Comes To HBO Sex TV Pioneer Robin Byrd's Boundary-Breaking Legacy Comes To HBO
Sex TV Pioneer Robin Byrd's Boundary-Breaking Legacy Comes To HBO Robin Byrd, the longtime New York City public access television host known for pushing the boundaries of late-night programming in her crocheted bikini and cowboy boots, is the subject of a new HBO documentary that explores her decades-long career and legacy. "Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story," which premiered at the Tribeca Festival, debuted Tuesday, June 30, on HBO and is available to stream on HBO Max. The film follows Byrd as she approaches her 70th birthday, reflects on her impact on television, and considers donating a lifetime of memorabilia to archivists while caring for her hu…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Suspected Shark Bite At Popular NY Beach Injures Swimmer On July 4th Weekend Suspected Shark Bite At Popular NY Beach Injures Swimmer On July 4th Weekend
Suspected Shark Bite At Popular NY Beach Injures Swimmer On July 4th Weekend A swimmer was hospitalized after being bitten by an "unknown marine animal" believed to be a shark at a popular Long Island beach on Friday, July 3, officials said. The incident happened at approximately 12 p.m. at Field 6 at Jones Beach, according to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Jones Beach State Park lifeguards and emergency medical technicians responded immediately after the swimmer was bitten. The victim suffered lacerations to the right foot and was taken to Nassau County University Medical Center Hospital with what officials said were …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Driver ID'd After Collapsing Dead When Car Plunges Down Embankment In Fiery Crash In NY Driver ID'd After Collapsing Dead When Car Plunges Down Embankment In Fiery Crash In NY
Driver ID'd After Collapsing Dead When Car Plunges Down Embankment In Fiery Crash In NY A Long Island man has been identified as the driver who collapsed and died after escaping his burning vehicle when it plunged down an embankment, police announced on Saturday, July 4. John Morici, 61, of Nesconset, was identified by Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives with the assistance of the Nissequogue Police Department as the victim of the fatal crash in Nissequogue. The crash happened at a residence on Pheasant Run on Friday, July 3, at approximately 3:40 p.m., police said. Investigators said Morici was driving a 2002 Hyundai XG350 down the home's driveway when he left th…

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Nancy Guthrie Case: Ransom Notes Believed To Be From Abductors ID'd By Investigators Nancy Guthrie Case: Ransom Notes Believed To Be From Abductors ID'd By Investigators
Nancy Guthrie Case: Ransom Notes Believed To Be From Abductors ID'd By Investigators A confusing part of a high-profile disappearance case may be coming into sharper focus. Investigators believe two early ransom notes in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie likely came from the person or people who abducted her, CBS News reported, citing investigators familiar with the case. Guthrie, 84, is the mother of NBC "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. She vanished from her Tucson, Arizona, home on Sunday, Feb. 1. CBS News reported that investigators believe the same person or people sent both notes and that both were likely sent from the same computer IP address. The first note was…

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Mets Fans Can Get Paid To Cheer At Citi Field For New Movie Mets Fans Can Get Paid To Cheer At Citi Field For New Movie
Mets Fans Can Get Paid To Cheer At Citi Field For New Movie Mets fans have a chance to get paid to appear in a feature film shooting at Citi Field later this month. Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking paid background actors to portray Mets baseball fans in the feature film "Keychain," according to a casting notice. The tentative filming dates are Monday, July 20, through Friday, July 24, with overnight shoots planned at Citi Field in Queens. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and local to the New York tri-state area. Casting directors are asking applicants to confirm whether they are available for the tentative shoot dates, provide their height, …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Nine-Foot Shark Spotted Twice At Long Island Beach Nine-Foot Shark Spotted Twice At Long Island Beach
Nine-Foot Shark Spotted Twice At Long Island Beach A shark was sighted off Long Island on Thursday, July 2, forcing beaches to temporarily close on a scorching hot day. All Nassau County beaches had reopened by the late afternoon, officials said. However, they were closed for two separate hours earlier in the day after shark sightings, Newsday reported. The shark was first seen around 10:30 a.m. near Point Lookout, according to the New York Post. Lifeguards quickly responded by closing nearby beaches for an hour. Observers confirmed the sighting of a nine-foot sandbar shark in the area, pulling everyone out of the ocean as temperatures nea…

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Most Common Medications Used By US Adults Revealed In New Study Most Common Medications Used By US Adults Revealed In New Study
Most Common Medications Used By US Adults Revealed In New Study Many Americans reach for medicine far more often than they may realize, according to a new national survey that highlights just how common weekly medication use has become. A study published in JAMA Network Open found that 62.3 percent of US adults reported taking at least one over-the-counter or prescription medication in the past seven days. That amounts to well over 100 million people. Researchers also found that medication use can quickly add up. One in six adults reported taking five or more medications in the past week, while 3.3 percent said they took 10 or more. The study was based…

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by Joe Lombardi
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NY Accountant, Police Employee Wife Accused Of $200K Theft, Not Filing Tax Returns NY Accountant, Police Employee Wife Accused Of $200K Theft, Not Filing Tax Returns
NY Accountant, Police Employee Wife Accused Of $200K Theft, Not Filing Tax Returns A Westchester County accountant is accused of stealing $200,000 from a plumbing business that was his client — and both he and his wife, an employee of a local police department, repeatedly did not file their tax returns, prosecutors said.  New Rochelle resident Carmine Disanto, 59, and his wife, Harrison Police civilian employee Patricia Kruse Disanto, 57, were both arrested on Wednesday, July 1, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, July 2.  According to the DA's Office, Carmine Disanto is an accountant who was hired as a consultant b…

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Man, 56, Fatally Struck By Metro-North Train In Dutchess County Man, 56, Fatally Struck By Metro-North Train In Dutchess County
Man, 56, Fatally Struck By Metro-North Train In Dutchess County A 56-year-old man was killed when he was struck by a Metro-North Railroad train in Dutchess County.  The incident happened at around 8:54 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, when Metro-North train #875 hit the man north of the Bank Street crossing in Wappingers Falls between the Beacon and New Hamburg stations, an MTA spokesperson told Daily Voice.  The man, who had not been authorized to be on the tracks, was pronounced dead by Empress EMS at 9:25 p.m.  He was identified as Matthew J. Sendelbach, 56, of Fishkill.  A preliminary investigation found no suspected criminality…

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Think Cranking The A/C Is The Answer To This Heat Wave? Read This First Think Cranking The A/C Is The Answer To This Heat Wave? Read This First
Think Cranking The A/C Is The Answer To This Heat Wave? Read This First Your first instinct during a heat wave is probably to crank the air conditioning. But energy experts say that's exactly what you shouldn't do. Most experts recommend setting your thermostat to 78 degrees during periods of extreme heat because it helps prevent your air conditioner from being overworked while reducing overall energy consumption, according to Joe Jenkins, media spokesman for Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. "It prevents your A/C unit from being overworked, and it helps moderate your overall energy consumption." Lowering energy use not only helps manage your monthly ele…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Mass Trucker Charged In Death Of PA Trooper On I-81 During NY Truck Inspection: Affidavit Mass Trucker Charged In Death Of PA Trooper On I-81 During NY Truck Inspection: Affidavit
Mass Trucker Charged In Death Of PA Trooper On I-81 During NY Truck Inspection: Affidavit The Massachusetts truck driver accused of killing Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael Pahira during a commercial vehicle inspection of a New York tractor trailer on Interstate 81 is now facing felony charges, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, July 2. Michael Bon, 33, of Brockton, Mass., has been charged with Felony Homicide by Vehicle, Felony Aggravated Assault by Vehicle, Misdemeanor Involuntary Manslaughter, two counts of Misdemeanor Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Summary Reckless Driving, Summary Careless Driving Resulting in Unintentional De…

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Secret Message Etched In NJ Couple's Ring Emerges After Empire State Arrest Secret Message Etched In NJ Couple's Ring Emerges After Empire State Arrest
Secret Message Etched In NJ Couple's Ring Emerges After Empire State Arrest The fearless couple who made headlines for their over-the-top engagement at the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday, July 1 is from New Jersey. Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angelina Nikolau, 33, are both from East Orange, the NYPD confirmed. The couple, featured in Netflix's "Skywalkers: A Love Story," is now facing criminal charges for what appears to have been a publicity stunt. Video shared by Reuters shows police taking the couple into custody. View this post on Instagram Members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit responded to th…

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by Cecilia Levine