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Bergen County Man Sues FanDuel Over $5,800 Loss: 'It's Atrocious' Bergen County Man Sues FanDuel Over $5,800 Loss: 'It's Atrocious'
Bergen County Man Sues FanDuel Over $5,800 Loss: 'It's Atrocious' A Bergen County man has filed a lawsuit against online sports betting website FanDuel alleging the company breached its own policy and failed to pay him his full winnings after he pulled out of an active bet. Michael Wadlow, 35, of Upper Saddle River (and soon Ramsey), filed the suit on Oct. 4 in New Jersey Superior Court alleging he self-excluded from a bet with a $5,800 cash-out option and was only refunded his inital $500 wager.  Wadlow says in self-excluding, he was relying on FanDuel's website, which says that "active and pending wagers will not be canceled" for anyone who self-ex…
Black Bear Spotted In Hudson Valley Backyard Black Bear Spotted In Hudson Valley Backyard
Black Bear Spotted In Hudson Valley Backyard Police are warning residents to watch for black bears after one was spotted in the backyard of a Hudson Valley home. The bear was spotted in Rockland County around 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, at a home on Simkin Drive in New City. "We want to remind everyone to stay safe and keep a respectful distance from wildlife," the Clarkstown Police Department said. Here are some safety tips if you encounter a black bear: Never feed or approach a bear. Remain calm. Do not run; instead, back away slowly. Make noise to alert the bear to your presence without startling it. Secure your trash and rem…
New Update: 21-Year-Old From Irvington Jumps From Tappan Zee Bridge Near Tarrytown New Update: 21-Year-Old From Irvington Jumps From Tappan Zee Bridge Near Tarrytown
New Update: 21-Year-Old From Irvington Jumps From Tappan Zee Bridge Near Tarrytown This story has been updated. A 21-year-old man jumped midspan from the new Tappan Zee Bridge and was rescued from the water. The incident occurred on the Westchester/Rockland County border around 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 13. According to the Tarrytown Fire Department, the Marine 5 crew responded within minutes, equipped with rescue swimmers onboard. The crew quickly located the victim in the water, loaded the man into the boat, and brought them back to the Tarrytown Marina.  The department said they were cared for by EMS there before being transferred to Westchester Medical Center in…
Missing Endangered Chambersburg Man Found In Pond By Police Missing Endangered Chambersburg Man Found In Pond By Police
Missing Endangered Chambersburg Man Found In Pond By Police A missing 82-year-old man from Franklin County was located by Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Oct. 14.  Kore Byler had last been seen driving a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado with a Pennsylvania license plate "ZBM2510" in the area of Roxbury Road in Shippensburg Township around 1:30 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 13, as detailed in a release by the PA State Police in Chambersburg. Pennsylvania State Police, Troop H, Chambers Station was conducting a missing/endangered persons investigation to locate Byler. A call to a "sinking vehicle" in the 600 block of South Baltimore Street of Car…
Firefighters Battle Ramsey House Fire For 4 Hours Firefighters Battle Ramsey House Fire For 4 Hours
Firefighters Battle Ramsey House Fire For 4 Hours A three-alarm fire tore through a home in Bergen County Saturday night, Oct. 12, authorities said.  A 911 call brought firefighters rushing to 4 Carriage Lane in Ramsey around 10 p.m.  When crews arrived, they found flames erupting from the first and second floors as well as the attic, Ramsay firefighters said.  Multiple fire departments responded to the blaze, and it took them four hours to put out the flames, Ramsey firefighters said.  Last night, Ramsey volunteers responded to a reported structure fire within the borough. First arriving crews were met... Posted …
York Amish Family Of 11, Including Infant, Poisoned By ‘Toxic Mushrooms’: Officials York Amish Family Of 11, Including Infant, Poisoned By ‘Toxic Mushrooms’: Officials
York Amish Family Of 11, Including Infant, Poisoned By ‘Toxic Mushrooms’: Officials "Toxic mushrooms" sent 11 Amish family members – including a 1-year-old – to a hospital on Friday night, Oct. 11, officials say.  First responders were called to the home in the 200 block of Burke Road in Peach Bottom Township around 9:37 p.m. when a family member went to a payphone a half-mile away and called 911, Delta-Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company Lieutenant Gregory Fantom explained to the press. The family of 11 included a man, a woman, and nine of their children and they ranged in ages between 1 to 39 years old, Fantom said.  They had reportedly found the wil…
TGI Friday's Suddenly Closes At Least 12 Restaurants TGI Friday's Suddenly Closes At Least 12 Restaurants
TGI Friday's Suddenly Closes At Least 12 Restaurants Casual dining chain TGI Friday's has closed at least a dozen of its restaurants in the last few weeks. According to the company's website and other reports, the following locations are now listed as permanently closed: New York Middletown, 23 Crystal Run Crossing Poughkeepsie, 2594 South Road (Route 9) Clifton Park, 1 Southside Drive  Connecticut Enfield, Freshwater-Stateline Plaza, 130 Elm Street Pennsylvania Allentown,  395 S Cedar Crest Blvd. Virginia Leesburg, 235 Fort Evans Rd NE Customers at several of the locations were surprised by signs posted an…
Three Officers Attacked By Route 46 Carjacker On GWB: Prosecutor Three Officers Attacked By Route 46 Carjacker On GWB: Prosecutor
Three Officers Attacked By Route 46 Carjacker On GWB: Prosecutor One person was in custody after crashing a stolen car and fleeing in a vehicle that he carjacked before attacking three Port Authority Police officers on the George Washington Bridge overnight, authorities said. It all began around 2:35 a.m. in South Hackensack Sunday, Oct. 13, when officers were called to a Route 46 business for a crash and report of a stolen vehicle, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The car, which had been stolen out of New York City during an armed carjacking, was found abandoned as the driver fled and tried to steal another car, but was unsuccessful, Musella …
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Daily Voice is a local news organization. Our mission is to report on need-to-know local information and up-to-the-minute breaking news. We bridge the “news desert” between national and hyper-local, covering town, city, county, and state. Read Full About Us >

We are apolitical, non-partisan, and as fair and complete as possible. Readers know we don’t take sides. We do not publish editorials or opinion pieces, nor do we endorse political candidates.

Our reporting is accurate, confirmed, and trustworthy. We report what needs reporting, including from multiple perspectives if possible.

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Bergen County Man Sues FanDuel Over $5,800 Loss: 'It's Atrocious' Bergen County Man Sues FanDuel Over $5,800 Loss: 'It's Atrocious'
Bergen County Man Sues FanDuel Over $5,800 Loss: 'It's Atrocious' A Bergen County man has filed a lawsuit against online sports betting website FanDuel alleging the company breached its own policy and failed to pay him his full winnings after he pulled out of an active bet. Michael Wadlow, 35, of Upper Saddle River (and soon Ramsey), filed the suit on Oct. 4 in New Jersey Superior Court alleging he self-excluded from a bet with a $5,800 cash-out option and was only refunded his inital $500 wager.  Wadlow says in self-excluding, he was relying on FanDuel's website, which says that "active and pending wagers will not be canceled" for anyone who self-ex…
Black Bear Spotted In Hudson Valley Backyard Black Bear Spotted In Hudson Valley Backyard
Black Bear Spotted In Hudson Valley Backyard Police are warning residents to watch for black bears after one was spotted in the backyard of a Hudson Valley home. The bear was spotted in Rockland County around 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, at a home on Simkin Drive in New City. "We want to remind everyone to stay safe and keep a respectful distance from wildlife," the Clarkstown Police Department said. Here are some safety tips if you encounter a black bear: Never feed or approach a bear. Remain calm. Do not run; instead, back away slowly. Make noise to alert the bear to your presence without startling it. Secure your trash and rem…
New Update: 21-Year-Old From Irvington Jumps From Tappan Zee Bridge Near Tarrytown New Update: 21-Year-Old From Irvington Jumps From Tappan Zee Bridge Near Tarrytown
New Update: 21-Year-Old From Irvington Jumps From Tappan Zee Bridge Near Tarrytown This story has been updated. A 21-year-old man jumped midspan from the new Tappan Zee Bridge and was rescued from the water. The incident occurred on the Westchester/Rockland County border around 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 13. According to the Tarrytown Fire Department, the Marine 5 crew responded within minutes, equipped with rescue swimmers onboard. The crew quickly located the victim in the water, loaded the man into the boat, and brought them back to the Tarrytown Marina.  The department said they were cared for by EMS there before being transferred to Westchester Medical Center in…
Missing Endangered Chambersburg Man Found In Pond By Police Missing Endangered Chambersburg Man Found In Pond By Police
Missing Endangered Chambersburg Man Found In Pond By Police A missing 82-year-old man from Franklin County was located by Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Oct. 14.  Kore Byler had last been seen driving a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado with a Pennsylvania license plate "ZBM2510" in the area of Roxbury Road in Shippensburg Township around 1:30 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 13, as detailed in a release by the PA State Police in Chambersburg. Pennsylvania State Police, Troop H, Chambers Station was conducting a missing/endangered persons investigation to locate Byler. A call to a "sinking vehicle" in the 600 block of South Baltimore Street of Car…
Firefighters Battle Ramsey House Fire For 4 Hours Firefighters Battle Ramsey House Fire For 4 Hours
Firefighters Battle Ramsey House Fire For 4 Hours A three-alarm fire tore through a home in Bergen County Saturday night, Oct. 12, authorities said.  A 911 call brought firefighters rushing to 4 Carriage Lane in Ramsey around 10 p.m.  When crews arrived, they found flames erupting from the first and second floors as well as the attic, Ramsay firefighters said.  Multiple fire departments responded to the blaze, and it took them four hours to put out the flames, Ramsey firefighters said.  Last night, Ramsey volunteers responded to a reported structure fire within the borough. First arriving crews were met... Posted …
York Amish Family Of 11, Including Infant, Poisoned By ‘Toxic Mushrooms’: Officials York Amish Family Of 11, Including Infant, Poisoned By ‘Toxic Mushrooms’: Officials
York Amish Family Of 11, Including Infant, Poisoned By ‘Toxic Mushrooms’: Officials "Toxic mushrooms" sent 11 Amish family members – including a 1-year-old – to a hospital on Friday night, Oct. 11, officials say.  First responders were called to the home in the 200 block of Burke Road in Peach Bottom Township around 9:37 p.m. when a family member went to a payphone a half-mile away and called 911, Delta-Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company Lieutenant Gregory Fantom explained to the press. The family of 11 included a man, a woman, and nine of their children and they ranged in ages between 1 to 39 years old, Fantom said.  They had reportedly found the wil…
TGI Friday's Suddenly Closes At Least 12 Restaurants TGI Friday's Suddenly Closes At Least 12 Restaurants
TGI Friday's Suddenly Closes At Least 12 Restaurants Casual dining chain TGI Friday's has closed at least a dozen of its restaurants in the last few weeks. According to the company's website and other reports, the following locations are now listed as permanently closed: New York Middletown, 23 Crystal Run Crossing Poughkeepsie, 2594 South Road (Route 9) Clifton Park, 1 Southside Drive  Connecticut Enfield, Freshwater-Stateline Plaza, 130 Elm Street Pennsylvania Allentown,  395 S Cedar Crest Blvd. Virginia Leesburg, 235 Fort Evans Rd NE Customers at several of the locations were surprised by signs posted an…
Three Officers Attacked By Route 46 Carjacker On GWB: Prosecutor Three Officers Attacked By Route 46 Carjacker On GWB: Prosecutor
Three Officers Attacked By Route 46 Carjacker On GWB: Prosecutor One person was in custody after crashing a stolen car and fleeing in a vehicle that he carjacked before attacking three Port Authority Police officers on the George Washington Bridge overnight, authorities said. It all began around 2:35 a.m. in South Hackensack Sunday, Oct. 13, when officers were called to a Route 46 business for a crash and report of a stolen vehicle, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The car, which had been stolen out of New York City during an armed carjacking, was found abandoned as the driver fled and tried to steal another car, but was unsuccessful, Musella …
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