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Mounting Bills, Families Stretched Thin: Help CT Families Facing Breast Cancer Mounting Bills, Families Stretched Thin: Help CT Families Facing Breast Cancer Mounting Bills, Families Stretched Thin: Help CT Families Facing Breast Cancer
Mounting Bills, Families Stretched Thin: Help CT Families Facing Breast Cancer Connecticut families facing breast cancer are asking for help as treatment cuts off paychecks and puts pressure on household budgets. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, these five GoFundMes highlight needs beyond medical care: rent, groceries, transportation, and saving a local business.  The Breast Cancer Research Foundation estimates more than 324,000 people nationwide will receive a breast cancer diagnosis in 2026. More than 42,000 will die from the disease. For these Connecticut families, supporters can help cover bills or share their campaigns. Here are their stories, tol…

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by Josh Lanier

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Mounting Bills, A Home At Risk: Massachusetts Families Facing Cancer Reach Out For Help Mounting Bills, A Home At Risk: Massachusetts Families Facing Cancer Reach Out For Help Mounting Bills, A Home At Risk: Massachusetts Families Facing Cancer Reach Out For Help
Mounting Bills, A Home At Risk: Massachusetts Families Facing Cancer Reach Out For Help Massachusetts families facing breast cancer are asking their neighbors for help as treatment threatens their paychecks and medical bills strain their budgets. One mother and her teenage daughters also face losing their home. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, five GoFundMes seek help with costs that reach far beyond the hospital. A seventh supports scholarships for Medway students in a mother’s memory. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation estimates more than 324,000 people nationwide will receive a breast cancer diagnosis in 2026. The disease will claim more than 42,000 lives…

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by Josh Lanier
Jefferson-Lake Hopatcong, NJ
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Popular Lake Hopatcong Pub Hits Market For $1.495M After 12 Years Popular Lake Hopatcong Pub Hits Market For $1.495M After 12 Years Popular Lake Hopatcong Pub Hits Market For $1.495M After 12 Years
Popular Lake Hopatcong Pub Hits Market For $1.495M After 12 Years A longtime Lake Hopatcong waterfront restaurant and bar is up for sale for nearly $1.5 million, offering a new owner the chance to take over a lakefront property complete with a liquor license, seven boat slips and room for more than 200 guests. Patrick's Pub, located at 470 River Styx Road in Hopatcong, has been listed for $1.495 million as its owners prepare to retire after approximately 12 years, according to a listing from J.C. Kapas Real Estate Company. The sale includes the restaurant's operating business, real estate across two commercial parcels totaling approximately 1.05 acres, a …

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by Cecilia Levine
Conshohocken-Plymouth Meeting, PA
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PA Police Officer Shot 12 Times Released From Hospital Weeks After Partner Killed In Ambush PA Police Officer Shot 12 Times Released From Hospital Weeks After Partner Killed In Ambush PA Police Officer Shot 12 Times Released From Hospital Weeks After Partner Killed In Ambush
PA Police Officer Shot 12 Times Released From Hospital Weeks After Partner Killed In Ambush A Philadelphia police officer who was shot 12 times in an attack that killed his partner was released from the hospital Saturday, Oct. 24, receiving a standing ovation from more than 100 fellow officers, medical personnel, and loved ones. Officer Hector Rodriguez III, 33, was wheeled out of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center two weeks after he and Officer Shane Seiber, 40, were shot while responding to a call in West Philadelphia on Saturday, Oct. 10, as Daily Voice previously reported. Rodriguez placed his hand over his heart as officers, hospital staff, and loved ones applauded his release.…

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by Jillian Pikora
National Interest
World's Coral Reefs Could Collapse By 2075, Scientists Warn In Urgent Report World's Coral Reefs Could Collapse By 2075, Scientists Warn In Urgent Report World's Coral Reefs Could Collapse By 2075, Scientists Warn In Urgent Report
World's Coral Reefs Could Collapse By 2075, Scientists Warn In Urgent Report Nearly all of the world's coral reefs could collapse within the next 50 years as rising ocean temperatures threaten marine life and coastal communities, according to a major new scientific report. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released its first worldwide coral reef assessment on Thursday, Oct. 22. The report found that 96% of shallow-water coral reef ecosystems face an extremely high risk of collapse by 2075. Some of the world's most famous coral reefs are in danger, including Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the Coral Triangle in Southeast Asia, and the Mesoamer…

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by Chris Spiker

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Danbury, CT
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New Fairfield Chef Killed In NY Crash Remembered For Talents In Kitchen, On Wrestling Mat New Fairfield Chef Killed In NY Crash Remembered For Talents In Kitchen, On Wrestling Mat New Fairfield Chef Killed In NY Crash Remembered For Talents In Kitchen, On Wrestling Mat
New Fairfield Chef Killed In NY Crash Remembered For Talents In Kitchen, On Wrestling Mat Michael Frick brought people together through food and helped young wrestlers grow in the community where he once competed. The New Fairfield chef and former state wrestling champion, 35, died after a vehicle struck him in Patterson, New York, on Oct. 20.  The crash happened around 8:09 p.m. at Route 22 and Route 164, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. Frick was walking when the Toyota sedan struck him. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, authorities said. Known as Chef Mike, Frick owned Salt x Thyme, a catering and private chef service …

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by Josh Lanier
Lexington Park, MD
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Maryland Man Torched Own Home, Left Five Cats To Face Flames Alone: Fire Marshal (UPDATED) Maryland Man Torched Own Home, Left Five Cats To Face Flames Alone: Fire Marshal (UPDATED) Maryland Man Torched Own Home, Left Five Cats To Face Flames Alone: Fire Marshal (UPDATED)
Maryland Man Torched Own Home, Left Five Cats To Face Flames Alone: Fire Marshal (Updated) A Maryland man intentionally set his own garage ablaze, knowing five cats were inside the home, then left the helpless animals to fend for themselves as the flames spread, authorities allege. Michael S. Satterfield, 66, of Salisbury, is accused of deliberately setting the fire that tore through his home in the 6000 block of Hunters Mill Drive on Saturday, Oct. 24, causing an estimated $175,000 in damage, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office. Investigators determined that the blaze originated in the home's attached garage, where flames quickly spread before approximately 40 …

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by Zak Failla
Central Islip, NY
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Woman Seriously Injured By Turning Jeep In Central Islip: Police Woman Seriously Injured By Turning Jeep In Central Islip: Police Woman Seriously Injured By Turning Jeep In Central Islip: Police
Woman Seriously Injured By Turning Jeep In Central Islip: Police A woman was seriously injured when a turning Jeep struck her on Long Island on Sunday morning, Suffolk County police said. The 79-year-old Central Islip woman was struck at Hawthorne Avenue and East Suffolk Avenue in Central Islip at approximately 7:35 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, according to police. Carlos Vicente, 53, of Central Islip, was driving a 2021 Jeep Wrangler south on Hawthorne Avenue when he turned left onto Suffolk Avenue and struck the pedestrian, police said. The woman was taken to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore with serious injuries. Vicente was not injured, acc…

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by Jillian Pikora
Manassas, VA
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Speeding Pickup Blows Stop Sign, Kills Two In Manassas Crash: Police (DEVELOPING) Speeding Pickup Blows Stop Sign, Kills Two In Manassas Crash: Police (DEVELOPING) Speeding Pickup Blows Stop Sign, Kills Two In Manassas Crash: Police (DEVELOPING)
Speeding Pickup Blows Stop Sign, Kills Two In Manassas Crash: Police (Developing) Two people were killed when a speeding pickup truck blew through a stop sign and slammed into their car at a Virginia intersection, police said. The deadly crash happened shortly before midnight on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the intersection of Leland Road and Maplewood Drive in Manassas, where Prince William County police say a 2024 GMC Sierra collided with a 2004 Honda Civic. Investigators determined that the GMC driver was speeding along Leland Road when the pickup disregarded a stop sign and struck the Honda as it entered the intersection from Maplewood Drive. Both the driver and passenger …

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by Zak Failla
Arlington, VA
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Virginia Gunman Escaped Extradition After First Capture, But His Luck Finally Ran Out Virginia Gunman Escaped Extradition After First Capture, But His Luck Finally Ran Out Virginia Gunman Escaped Extradition After First Capture, But His Luck Finally Ran Out
Virginia Gunman Escaped Extradition After First Capture, But His Luck Finally Ran Out A gunman who shot a man outside a Virginia bar, fled the country, and escaped authorities during an international extradition effort has finally learned his fate. Taha Zouheir was sentenced to 17 years in prison for a 2023 shooting in Arlington that sparked an international pursuit spanning multiple countries, including Portugal, where he was initially apprehended, and Spain, where he was captured again after fleeing during the extradition process. Zouheir's journey overseas began less than 24 hours after the shooting, when he fled Virginia for Florida and boarded a flight bound for Morocco…

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Hartford, CT
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Northeast Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus Northeast Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus Northeast Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus
Northeast Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus Price Rite Marketplace is promoting a special Thanksgiving dinner deal as American families keep battling higher grocery prices driven by inflation. The supermarket chain is offering two types of Thanksgiving meals that can feed 10 people for $39 or less. Price Rite announced the promo in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 22.  The shopping guides use regularly priced items available at Price Rite stores from Friday, Oct. 30, through Thanksgiving, which falls on Thursday, Nov. 26. "Thanksgiving is a time for family, tradition, and sharing a great meal, and we believe celebrating th…

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by Chris Spiker
New City, NY
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These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself
These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself A new consumer warning highlights how quickly an ordinary message, purchase, or conversation can become a costly trap. The Better Business Bureau Serving Metro New York is urging consumers to watch for seven scam categories involving investments, jobs, online shopping, relationships, home repairs, phishing, and travel. The warning draws from the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust’s 2025 Risk Report, which analyzed more than 146,000 scam reports. Rankings consider how often scams were reported, the likelihood of losing money, and the median reported loss. Investment and cryptocurrency scam…

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by Joe Lombardi
Simsbury, CT
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Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases
Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases Families who bought children’s costumes on Amazon are urged to check their purchases after a nationwide recall raised serious safety concerns. CIYTI Light-Up Princess Costumes are covered by the recall announced Thursday, Oct. 22, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Children can easily access button cell batteries in the costume accessories, violating a mandatory toy safety standard. Swallowing the batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns and death, the agency warned. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled sets include …

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
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Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How
Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How You could get a free meal at Denny's if something extremely rare happens during the 2026 World Series. Denny's will offer free Triple Play Combo Meals to rewards members nationwide if either team completes a triple play during the World Series. The restaurant chain announced the new promotion in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A triple play happens when a team records three outs on a single defensive play. "America's Diner and America's pastime go back a long way together," CEO Chris Bode said. "The Triple Play Combo gives guests a full meal at a great price, and this …

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by Chris Spiker
Yonkers, NY
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Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey
Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey More Americans are cutting back on groceries and heating their homes as they battle soaring energy prices. Consumer Reports released findings from a survey on Wednesday, Oct. 21, showing how rising electricity costs are forcing families to make difficult financial decisions. The report found that more than one-quarter (26%) of Americans have put their heat or cooling at "uncomfortable levels to save money" in the last two years. Nearly one in five (19%) said they have reduced their spending on groceries or switched to cheaper food options to pay their electric bills. Other ways fa…

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by Chris Spiker

National Interest

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College Football Game Followed By Shooting, 6 Minors Among 12 Injured College Football Game Followed By Shooting, 6 Minors Among 12 Injured College Football Game Followed By Shooting, 6 Minors Among 12 Injured
College Football Game Followed By Shooting, 6 Minors Among 12 Injured A shooting near a college football stadium left 12 people injured, including six minors, after a homecoming game. Gunfire erupted just before 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, close to Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, according to the Tallahassee Police Department. Eleven people suffered gunshot wounds, and another was injured while fleeing. The victims included six adults and six minors, with the youngest just 11, CBS affiliate WCTV in Tallahassee reported. Police Chief Lawrence Revell said he believed one victim was a FAMU student, according to WCTV. …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt, Sean Hannity Marry After Mar-A-Lago Celebration: See Who Attended Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt, Sean Hannity Marry After Mar-A-Lago Celebration: See Who Attended Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt, Sean Hannity Marry After Mar-A-Lago Celebration: See Who Attended
Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt, Sean Hannity Marry After Mar-a-lago Celebration: See Who Attended Fox News hosts Ainsley Earhardt and Sean Hannity have tied the knot, with a wedding weekend drawing familiar faces from television and Washington. Earhardt, 50, and Hannity, 64, married Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, Florida, Fox News reported. It is the same church where Hannity proposed over Christmas in 2024. Their ministers officiated as the couple exchanged personal vows. Bible readings included Romans 12 and the Song of Solomon, reflecting their shared Christian faith. Earhardt wore a white Oscar de la Renta gown. Hannity wore a white tuxedo ja…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch
Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch October’s full moon is preparing to light up the night, and catching its autumn glow won’t require staying awake until its official peak. The Hunter’s Moon arrives Monday, Oct. 26, according to NASA’s October skywatching guide. Its name reflects a season when hunters used bright moonlight to track game across fields cleared by the fall harvest. Peak illumination comes at 12:12 a.m. EDT, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. But the publication recommends heading outside Sunday evening, Oct. 25, around sunset for the best moonrise viewing opportunity. Find an open spot with a clear view to…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
US Intelligence Flags Escalating Iranian Planned Attacks Targeting Americans US Intelligence Flags Escalating Iranian Planned Attacks Targeting Americans US Intelligence Flags Escalating Iranian Planned Attacks Targeting Americans
US Intelligence Flags Escalating Iranian Planned Attacks Targeting Americans A newly disclosed US intelligence warning is raising fresh concerns about Iranian threats against Americans overseas. Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton warned Secretary of State Marco Rubio in an unclassified memo dated Friday, Oct. 23, that Iranian efforts to target American personnel had intensified. “Specifically, through various channels, we have received intelligence that Iran has substantially increased efforts to target US personnel," Clayton wrote in the memo published on DocumentCloud. "The lethal plotting efforts by the Iranians against US citizens have reach…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Trump Speaks Out About NFL's Decision To Play Game Near Paris Amid Riots, Widespread Violence Trump Speaks Out About NFL's Decision To Play Game Near Paris Amid Riots, Widespread Violence Trump Speaks Out About NFL's Decision To Play Game Near Paris Amid Riots, Widespread Violence
Trump Speaks Out About NFL's Decision To Play Game Near Paris Amid Riots, Widespread Violence The NFL’s historic trip to France has drawn President Donald Trump’s attention as unrest puts more than football in the spotlight. Trump questioned the league’s decision to proceed with the Pittsburgh Steelers-New Orleans Saints matchup, suggesting it could have been postponed. “Well, you worry about it,” Trump told reporters on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One on Friday, Oct. 23. “I think maybe it's looking like tomorrow's gonna be a bad day in France. So you worry about it.  "I would have said the NFL could have probably postponed that match, if you want…

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by Joe Lombardi

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Alexandria, VA
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Last Seen Getting Gas, Found Shot Dead: Virginia Woman's Murder Still Unsolved After 38 Years Last Seen Getting Gas, Found Shot Dead: Virginia Woman's Murder Still Unsolved After 38 Years Last Seen Getting Gas, Found Shot Dead: Virginia Woman's Murder Still Unsolved After 38 Years
Last Seen Getting Gas, Found Shot Dead: Virginia Woman's Murder Still Unsolved After 38 Years For 38 years, the killer who shot a 20-year-old Virginia woman twice in the head has remained unidentified, leaving behind an abandoned car, a trail of unanswered questions, and a family still desperate to know what happened. Tammy Thorpe was found dead along a gravel lane off Route 17 outside Warrenton on Oct. 23, 1988, just hours after she was last seen getting gas in town.  On the 38th anniversary of her murder, Virginia State Police and the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office renewed their appeal for information that could finally crack the decades-old cold case. Thorpe had attended …

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by Zak Failla
Yonkers, NY
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Westchester County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Westchester County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Westchester County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open
Westchester County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open The nominations are in, the finalists have been chosen, and voting is NOW OPEN for Daily Voice's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards! From the neighborhood bagel shop that knows your order by heart to the hair salon that always gets your cut just right, Westchester County is full of businesses that deserve a little love. And this is your chance to show them just how much they mean to the community. Finalists are competing in 40 categories across Food & Drink, Self Care, Small Business, and Entertainment. Whether it's your favorite pizza place, a go-to gym, a trusted local tradesperson, or a m…

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Poughkeepsie, NY
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Hudson Valley, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Hudson Valley, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Hudson Valley, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open
Hudson Valley, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open The nominations are in, the finalists have been chosen, and voting is NOW OPEN for Daily Voice's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards! From the neighborhood bagel shop that knows your order by heart to the hair salon that always gets your cut just right, the Hudson Valley is full of businesses that deserve a little love. And this is your chance to show them just how much they mean to the community. Finalists from Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, and Rockland counties are competing in 40 categories across Food & Drink, Self Care, Small Business, and Entertainment. Whether it's your favorite pizza plac…

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Ridgewood, NJ
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Bergen County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Bergen County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Bergen County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open
Bergen County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open The nominations are in, the finalists have been chosen, and voting is NOW OPEN for Daily Voice's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards! From the neighborhood bagel shop that knows your order by heart to the hair salon that always gets your cut just right, Bergen County is full of businesses that deserve a little love. And this is your chance to show them just how much they mean to the community. Finalists are competing in 40 categories across Food & Drink, Self Care, Small Business, and Entertainment. Whether it's your favorite pizza place, a go-to gym, a trusted local tradesperson, or a m…

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Massapequa, NY
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Long Island, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Long Island, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Long Island, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open
Long Island, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open The nominations are in, the finalists have been chosen, and voting is NOW OPEN for Daily Voice's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards! From the neighborhood bagel shop that knows your order by heart to the hair salon that always gets your cut just right, Long Island is full of businesses that deserve a little love. And this is your chance to show them just how much they mean to the community. Finalists from Long Island are competing in 40 categories across Food & Drink, Self Care, Small Business, and Entertainment. Whether it's your favorite pizza place, a go-to gym, a trusted local tradespers…

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