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Memorial Day Travel Expected To Break 20-Year Record Memorial Day Travel Expected To Break 20-Year Record
Memorial Day Travel Expected To Break 20-Year Record More Americans are planning trips for Memorial Day weekend, with a new forecast suggesting this year could set a new benchmark for holiday travel. AAA projects more than 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home during the five-day holiday stretch, making it the busiest Memorial Day weekend for domestic travel since 2005. That year, 44 million people took trips. This year’s forecast includes an estimated 39.4 million people expected to hit the road. Driving remains the preferred travel method for Memorial Day, with roughly 87 percent choosing to travel by car.  Lower-t…
Portnoy’s 9.2 Score Sends NYC Slice Joint Into Full Meltdown: 'You Ruined My Spot' Portnoy’s 9.2 Score Sends NYC Slice Joint Into Full Meltdown: 'You Ruined My Spot'
Portnoy’s 9.2 Score Sends NYC Slice Joint Into Full Meltdown: 'You Ruined My Spot' Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has reviewed hundreds of slices — but when he walked out of Ceres Pizza in Manhattan this week, he looked stunned. “This is as good of a slice as you could have,” he said outside of the 164 Mott St. shop. “Just about the best single slice I’ve ever had.” And that wasn't even the official review yet. Portnoy gave the shop's cheese pie a 9.2 — one of the highest scores ever handed out in his One Bite series. “I can’t remember the last time I gave out a 9,” he said. Ceres was launched by chefs Jake Serebnick and Julian Geldmacher, both formerly of Eleven…
Greedy For Tate McRae? Her 2025 Tour Is Headed Your Way Greedy For Tate McRae? Her 2025 Tour Is Headed Your Way
Greedy For Tate McRae? Her 2025 Tour Is Headed Your Way She’s already danced across your screen and sung her way into your playlists—now she’s coming for your city. Tate McRae is set to light up arenas across the Northeast this summer with her “Miss Possessive Tour,” and fans are already racing to score seats. Tickets are available now via StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats. McRae, the Calgary-born singer, first made headlines as a teenage finalist on So You Think You Can Dance. But it was her raw, relatable songwriting and smoky vocals that made her a global name. Her 2020 breakout hit, “you broke me first,” cemented her as a Gen Z for…
Get Your Tickets Now For Knicks vs. Celtics At MSG—Feel The Rivalry Live! Get Your Tickets Now For Knicks vs. Celtics At MSG—Feel The Rivalry Live!
Get Your Tickets Now For Knicks vs. Celtics At MSG—Feel The Rivalry Live! The New York Knicks have reignited their historic rivalry with the Boston Celtics in the 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals.  After a thrilling overtime win in Game 1, the Knicks hold a 1-0 lead over the Celtics heading into Game 2 in Boston on Wednesday, May 7. Jalen Brunson led the comeback with 29 points and clutch threes, helping erase a 20-point deficit.  The series then heads to Madison Square Garden for Games 3 and 4 on Saturday, May 10, and Monday, May 12, where fans can experience the electric playoff energy and watch Brunson lead the charge.  Tickets are going …
9/11 Responder, Retired Greenwich Firefighter Has Big Plans After Winning $500K In CT Lottery 9/11 Responder, Retired Greenwich Firefighter Has Big Plans After Winning $500K In CT Lottery
9/11 Responder, Retired Greenwich Firefighter Has Big Plans After Winning $500K In CT Lottery A retired firefighter and 9/11 responder plans to take a well-earned vacation with his wife after landing a $500,000 jackpot playing the CT Lottery.  Patrick Gordiski struck it rich playing the '$500,000 CA$HWORD' game, which challenges players to complete crossword-style puzzles. Fittingly, it was the letter V, the final piece in spelling "victory," that clinched him the grand prize. He bought the ticket at Byram Smoke Shop on Mill Street in Greenwich. The store will get a $5,000 bonus for the sale.  Gordiski was a member of the Greenwich Fire Department for nearl…
Luigi Mangione’s Lawyer Wants Charges Against Him Dropped: Here's Why Luigi Mangione’s Lawyer Wants Charges Against Him Dropped: Here's Why
Luigi Mangione’s Lawyer Wants Charges Against Him Dropped: Here's Why Luigi Mangione's lead defense attorney wants at least two counts against him in an indictment issued in New York thrown out. Mangione, a Maryland native who will turn 27 next week, is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel. In a new court filing, his attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, raises several allegations regarding the case: Illegally Obtained Evidence: She claims that the evidence in question was obtained unlawfully after he was apprehended at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania following a days long manhunt. "Law enforcement con…
Former HS Athlete Convicted Of Raping Tinder Date In West Village Apartment: DA Former HS Athlete Convicted Of Raping Tinder Date In West Village Apartment: DA
Former HS Athlete Convicted Of Raping Tinder Date In West Village Apartment: DA A New York man has been convicted of raping a 23-year-old woman he met on Tinder on their first date in 2020, authorities confirmed on Thursday, April 24. William Hathaway, 33 — who now lives in Miami, FL and was raised in West Hartford, CT — was arrested in July 2020 on accusations he raped the woman at his West 14th Street apartment in the West Village on Feb. 15, 2020, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. and Daily Voice sources. The victim met up with Hathaway at Soho House, a swanky bar and nightclub in the area, after connecting on Tinder, Bragg said.&…
Macy’s Free And Fabulous Flower Show Turns 50—Let the Good Times Bloom! Macy’s Free And Fabulous Flower Show Turns 50—Let the Good Times Bloom!
Macy’s Free And Fabulous Flower Show Turns 50—Let the Good Times Bloom! Spring is blooming big at Macy’s Herald Square, where the 50th Annual Macy’s Flower Show will dazzle visitors from April 27 through May 18. This beloved New York tradition transforms the iconic flagship into a floral spectacle—free and open to the public during regular store hours. Though this marks the 50th show at Herald Square, Macy’s floral legacy actually began back in the 1940s at its San Francisco store. What started as a clever way to launch a perfume line—using fresh flowers, naturally—blossomed into a cherished annual celebration. By 1975, Herald Square picked up the petals and tur…
27 Suspected 'Terrorist' Gang Members Nabbed On Sex Trafficking, Gun, Drug Charges, Feds Say 27 Suspected 'Terrorist' Gang Members Nabbed On Sex Trafficking, Gun, Drug Charges, Feds Say
27 Suspected 'Terrorist' Gang Members Nabbed On Sex Trafficking, Gun, Drug Charges, Feds Say Twenty-seven suspected members and associates of the violent criminal organization Tren de Aragua are facing federal charges in New York.  These charges follow a large-scale investigation into racketeering, sex trafficking, drug smuggling, robbery, and firearms offenses, authorities announced. The two indictments, unsealed this week in the Southern District of New York, accuse the defendants of participating in a broad range of crimes.  The crimes include smuggling women from Venezuela into the United States, forcing them into commercial sex work, distributing a pink powdery drug…
FAA Grounds NY Helicopter Operator After Deadly Hudson River Crash FAA Grounds NY Helicopter Operator After Deadly Hudson River Crash
FAA Grounds NY Helicopter Operator After Deadly Hudson River Crash The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an emergency order grounding the company behind the helicopter flight that crashed into the Hudson River in Jersey City last week. The FAA issued its order against New York Helicopter Charter Inc. Monday, April 14, following the crash that killed six people, including three children, on Thursday, April 10. "The FAA is taking this action in part because after the company’s director of operations voluntarily shut down flights, he was fired," Chris Rocheleau, acting FAA Administrator said. Jason Costello, the director of operations at New Yo…
Here Are Top TV Homes Americans Want To Live In: What's Your Favorite? Here Are Top TV Homes Americans Want To Live In: What's Your Favorite?
Here Are Top TV Homes Americans Want To Live In: What's Your Favorite? Would you trade your home for an iconic TV house? Nearly half of Americans say yes. For many, the homes seen on television aren’t just backdrops — they’re dream destinations.  A new survey of 2,000 Americans reveals that 48 percent would swap their current residence to live in their favorite TV home, with iconic properties from Full House, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and The Golden Girls topping the list. The survey was conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Travelbinger.com. Leading the pack is the Tanner family’s Victorian home from Full House. The San Francisco property — feat…
Jon Hamm Hosting 'SNL' With Musical Guest Lizzo Jon Hamm Hosting 'SNL' With Musical Guest Lizzo
Jon Hamm Hosting 'SNL' With Musical Guest Lizzo Live from New York, it's Jon Hamm! The "Mad Men" star is hosting "Saturday Night Live" for the 4th time on Saturday, April 12 with Lizzo as the musical guest. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) This will be Hamm's fourth time hosting, having previously hosted in 2008 and twice in 2010. A Studio 8H fixture, Hamm has also made 15 cameo appearances and showed up at "SNL's" 50th anniversary special. A fan favorite, Hamm has played a beleaguered neighbor dealing with a creepy trick-or-treater, shilled …
Pop Superstar Sabrina Carpenter Wows Fans, Extends 2025 ‘Short n’ Sweet’ Tour Pop Superstar Sabrina Carpenter Wows Fans, Extends 2025 ‘Short n’ Sweet’ Tour
Pop Superstar Sabrina Carpenter Wows Fans, Extends 2025 ‘Short n’ Sweet’ Tour Still hoping to see Sabrina Carpenter live? It’s not too late! The chart-topping singer and actress, who wowed audiences during the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special in February with a moving duet alongside music legend Paul Simon—who is currently on a tour of his own—is now on a national tour that’s drawing big crowds and even bigger buzz. According to Touring Data, the tour has grossed $33.3 million over 20 shows. That puts her near or at the top of tours so far in 2025. Tickets were so in demand that additional dates were added in Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Pittsburgh, …
Planes Strike Wings At Reagan National Airport With Congress Members On Board Planes Strike Wings At Reagan National Airport With Congress Members On Board
Planes Strike Wings At Reagan National Airport With Congress Members On Board There were some elected officials on board one of the planes that touched wings with another at Ronald Reagan National Airport on Thursday afternoon, April 10. The wingtip of American Airlines Flight 5490 struck Flight 4522 at around 12:45 p.m. on April 10, marking the latest incident involving aircraft in the DMV region, according to the FAA. One flight was heading to Charleston International Airport in South Carolina, while the other was set to take off for JFK International Airport in New York. Among those on board were New York Congress members Nick LaLota, Grace Meng and New Jers…
American Airlines Flight From JFK Forced To Turn Back Due To Unruly Passenger American Airlines Flight From JFK Forced To Turn Back Due To Unruly Passenger
American Airlines Flight From JFK Forced To Turn Back Due To Unruly Passenger Hundreds of passengers experienced alarming moments when a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City had to turn back over the Atlantic due to an unruly passenger who refused to take his assigned seat. Flight 198, bound for Milan, became disruptive shortly after takeoff at 7 p.m. Monday night, April 7. American Airlines reported that the man attempted to sit near the exit row but was instructed to return to his assigned seat, as he was traveling with a baby. He was also reportedly upset about not receiving his requested meal. At one point, the man charged past stew…
Paul Simon Returns To The Stage With 'A Quiet Celebration' Tour Paul Simon Returns To The Stage With 'A Quiet Celebration' Tour
Paul Simon Returns To The Stage With 'A Quiet Celebration' Tour Paul Simon, the iconic singer-songwriter and one-time New Canaan, CT-resident, renowned for his work both as a solo artist and as part of Simon & Garfunkel, is making a triumphant return to live performances with his "A Quiet Celebration" tour.  At 83 years old, Simon is set to enchant audiences with a blend of timeless classics and selections from his latest album, "Seven Psalms," released in May 2023 and nominated for a Grammy in the Best Folk Album category. ​ The tour features a series of intimate concerts across North America, with notable stops including:​ Wolf Trap, Vienna…
Rising Sea Levels Will Threaten 38K+ In CT By 2050, New Study Says: See The Map Rising Sea Levels Will Threaten 38K+ In CT By 2050, New Study Says: See The Map
Rising Sea Levels Will Threaten 38K+ In CT By 2050, New Study Says: See The Map Rising sea levels could put hundreds of thousands of homes underwater across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic within 25 years, according to new analysis. Climate Central released its Coastal Flood Risk Across the US study on Wednesday, April 2. The nonprofit scientific group said coastal flooding will threaten more than 2.5 million Americans in about 1.4 million homes by 2050. In a generation, a "100-year flood" could reach homes across dozens of coastal Northeast communities, threatening more than 1.1 million residents from the North Shore of Massachusetts to the Virginia…
Kevin Smith’s Cult Classic ‘Dogma’ Gets Re-Release Kevin Smith’s Cult Classic ‘Dogma’ Gets Re-Release
Kevin Smith’s Cult Classic ‘Dogma’ Gets Re-Release “Dogma,” Kevin Smith’s controversial 90s hit that became a rare artifact is coming back to theatres. The movie will be re-released in theatres in June, preceded by a roadshow tour, featuring Q-n-As with Smith. “Dogma,” the fourth film in Smith’s View Askew series is about two fallen angels cast out by God who plot a return to heaven while two prophets try to stop them. The movie stars Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Chris Rock, Alan Rickman and Linda Fiorentino. The movie is not available on streaming and DVD copies often sell for hundreds of dollars. But now fans can once enjoy it again on the b…
Trump Hints At 2029 Comeback, Says Third Term Could Be Possible: Reports Trump Hints At 2029 Comeback, Says Third Term Could Be Possible: Reports
Trump Hints At 2029 Comeback, Says Third Term Could Be Possible: Reports Long live the king?  President Donald Trump was reportedly not joking when he floated the idea of running for a third term, stating that "there are methods which you could do it," in an interview with NBC News. During the call with NBC on Sunday, Trump reportedly stressed that a lot of people want him to ignore the Constitution and run for the third term, but also made note that it's still early in his second administration and there are still things to be accomplished. Trump did not specify how he planned to circumvent the 22nd Amendment, but reportedly has plans in mind for 2029.&nb…
Iran Sent Hitmen To Kill NY Journalist: Two Mobsters Convicted In Foiled Plot Iran Sent Hitmen To Kill NY Journalist: Two Mobsters Convicted In Foiled Plot
Iran Sent Hitmen To Kill NY Journalist: Two Mobsters Convicted In Foiled Plot Two Eastern European mobsters were convicted in a chilling plot to assassinate an Iranian-American journalist on US soil—at the behest of the Iranian government. A Manhattan federal jury found Rafat Amirov, 46, of Iran, and Polad Omarov, 40, of Georgia, guilty on all five counts related to a murder-for-hire scheme targeting journalist and human rights activist Masih Alinejad on Thursday, March 20. The pair orchestrated the plan under orders from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), offering a hitman $500,000 to kill Alinejad outside her Brooklyn home, according to prosecutors. …
Tracy Morgan Recovering After Vomiting Courtside At Knicks Game Tracy Morgan Recovering After Vomiting Courtside At Knicks Game
Tracy Morgan Recovering After Vomiting Courtside At Knicks Game Tracy Morgan, who lives in Bergen County, said he is on the mend after he vomited while sitting courtside at a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden on Monday, March 17. Footage widely shared on social media showed the "30 Rock star" being wheeled out of Madison Square Garden with a bloody nose.  The game, which the Knicks won 116-95, was delayed in the third quarter for 10 minutes. But all is well, Morgan, an Alpine resident, said, sharing a photo on Instagram from his hospital bed. "Thank you for all your concern! I’m doing ok now and doctors say it was food poisoning," Morg…
TD Bank Closing Two CT Banks Among Dozens Along East Coast: Find Out Where TD Bank Closing Two CT Banks Among Dozens Along East Coast: Find Out Where
TD Bank Closing Two CT Banks Among Dozens Along East Coast: Find Out Where TD Bank is closing nearly 40 branches along the East Coast as part of a broader restructuring plan. TD Bank will shut down 38 locations in 11 states and Washington, DC, a spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice on Thursday, Mar. 13. The branches will be closed by Thursday, June 5. The Canadian bank with US headquarters in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, cited shifting customer habits and a focus on digital banking as reasons for the closures. "We are focused on building the bank of the future by evolving our model and enhancing capabilities to improve the customer experience," the spokespe…
No Joke: Kevin Hart Cancels Bridgeport Show Week Before Planned Gig No Joke: Kevin Hart Cancels Bridgeport Show Week Before Planned Gig
No Joke: Kevin Hart Cancels Bridgeport Show Week Before Planned Gig Connecticut Kevin Hart fans hoping to catch his latest stand-up special are out of luck.  The comedian and actor was scheduled to perform at Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport on Wednesday, March 12, but he abruptly canceled the show a week before the show. Ticketmaster announced the cancellation of the "Acting My Age" tour stop on its website Wednesday. The company did not provide a reason.  Ticket holders should receive refunds within two to three weeks, Ticketmaster said.  The Bridgeport show was added to the end of Hart's tour in January. It's unclear how many…
US Layoffs Surge To 2020 Levels As Economic Turmoil Grows: Study US Layoffs Surge To 2020 Levels As Economic Turmoil Grows: Study
US Layoffs Surge To 2020 Levels As Economic Turmoil Grows: Study Layoffs are sweeping across the country at a pace not seen in years, hitting government workers, retail employees, and tech professionals the hardest, according to a new study. US employers announced 172,017 layoffs in February, the highest total since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in July 2020, according to a report released by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas on Thursday, Mar. 6. Last month's cuts were 245 percent higher than January and more than double the job losses from February 2024. February marked a dramatic spike in job losses, as businesses and federal age…
Students Feel Record Stress Over Admissions, Yale Ranked Top 5 Dream College: Survey Students Feel Record Stress Over Admissions, Yale Ranked Top 5 Dream College: Survey
Students Feel Record Stress Over Admissions, Yale Ranked Top 5 Dream College: Survey For high school seniors, spring is a nerve-wracking time as college decisions roll in — but the class of 2025 is more stressed than ever, according to a new survey. The Princeton Review said 73 percent of students and parents reported "high" or "very high" stress over the admissions process. That's the highest level in the 23-year history of the College Hopes & Worries Survey, which had its 2025 edition released on Tuesday, Mar. 4. The 2025 survey polled 9,317 students and parents about a wide variety of college-related issues. Financial Pressures, Testing, AI Concerns Financial s…
New Midweek Storm Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections As System Heads East New Midweek Storm Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections As System Heads East
New Midweek Storm Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections As System Heads East Brand-new snowfall projections have been released for a major winter storm that is heading toward the East Coast. Click here for a new, updated story - Here's Timing, Latest Snowfall Predictions For Major New Winter Storm It's expected to arrive in the Northeast late Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19, moving up from the south before winding down around midday on Thursday, Feb. 20, according to the National Weather Service. Snowfall Projections Areas in the darkest shade of blue in the first image above from AccuWeather could see more than a foot of accumulation, according to the l…
From STEM to Spotlight: Westport's Liana Sonenclar Set For Off-Broadway Breakthrough From STEM to Spotlight: Westport's Liana Sonenclar Set For Off-Broadway Breakthrough
From STEM to Spotlight: Westport's Liana Sonenclar Set For Off-Broadway Breakthrough Liana Sonenclar is a name you may not know yet, but it's one you'll likely hear soon — and often. The 28-year-old, Westport-born writer's new play, "Before This New Year," is set to begin production later this month before making its Off-Broadway debut on March 19. It's the culmination of years of work that started after she achieved her dream at just 18 years old, but not the one she wanted. Related: For information or tickets to "Before This New Year," click here. The Staples High School graduate said she was a math and science kid growing up and never considered being a writer. It was…
Amy Schumer Pulls Off Ultimate Halftime Surprise With Knicks City Dancers Amy Schumer Pulls Off Ultimate Halftime Surprise With Knicks City Dancers
Amy Schumer Pulls Off Ultimate Halftime Surprise With Knicks City Dancers Amy Schumer brought the laughs—and the moves—to Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Feb. 1, when she jumped in with the Knicks City Dancers for a surprise halftime performance. The comedian, 43, recreated the legendary dance scene from her 2015 rom-com "Trainwreck," starring Bill Hader, much to the delight of the crowd during the game against the Los Angelos Lakers. In a video posted to Instagram, Schumer looks mock-shocked as Billy Joel’s "Uptown Girl" starts playing. Moments later, two dancers pull her onto the court, where she enthusiastically busts out high kicks, hip swivels, and all th…
Westchester Knicks Star Pulls Off Rare G League/NBA Doubleheader Westchester Knicks Star Pulls Off Rare G League/NBA Doubleheader
Westchester Knicks Star Pulls Off Rare G League/NBA Doubleheader Baseball season isn't until the spring, but Westchester played a part in a special - and unusual - doubleheader. Tyler Kolek is in rarified air after pulling double duty, first starring for 40 minutes with the Westchester Knicks in the G League on Wednesday, Jan 1, before getting the call-up to the NBA club for their New Year's Day game against the Utah Jazz. Kolek posted a 36-point, 11-assist double-double in Westchester's win over the Indiana Mad Ants, which tipped off at 1 p.m. on Jan. 1.  Then, due to injuries, Kolek was called on and made the trip to Madison Square Garden, where …
Former Princeton Football Star Tiger Bech Killed In New Orleans Pickup Truck Attack Former Princeton Football Star Tiger Bech Killed In New Orleans Pickup Truck Attack
Former Princeton Football Star Tiger Bech Killed In New Orleans Pickup Truck Attack Former Princeton University football player and All-Ivy League kick returner Tiger Bech was among the victims killed in a deadly pickup truck attack in New Orleans' French Quarter early Wednesday, Jan. 1. Bech, a 2019 Princeton graduate and standout receiver, was in New Orleans for the holidays when the attack occurred at approximately 3:15 a.m. CT, authorities said. The incident left at least 15 people dead and dozens injured. The driver of the vehicle, Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar, 42 of Texas, was killed in a firefight with police shortly after the attack, according to the FBI. Investigato…
Brewing Tensions: Starbucks Strike Expands To 9 States Brewing Tensions: Starbucks Strike Expands To 9 States
Brewing Tensions: Starbucks Strike Expands To 9 States A Starbucks workers' strike, which began in select stores, has expanded to nine states as employees push for better wages and working conditions during the holiday rush. The strike, led by Starbucks Workers United, demands higher pay and improved staffing to address what employees describe as chronic understaffing during peak hours.  Workers at dozens of stores in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania joined the strike over the weekend. Starbucks has a total of about 16,000 stores in the US and around 35,000 worldwide. Over the weekend, picket lines formed at high-traffic stores in N…