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NJ Rioter Who Bit ICE Agents Faces Federal Charges; Fireworks, Gas Canisters Hurled At Cops NJ Rioter Who Bit ICE Agents Faces Federal Charges; Fireworks, Gas Canisters Hurled At Cops
NJ Rioter Who Bit ICE Agents Faces Federal Charges; Fireworks, Gas Canisters Hurled At Cops A New Jersey man has been federally charged after allegedly biting and kicking ICE officers outside Delaney Hall, where state officials say a small group of protesters also threw fireworks and gas canisters at law enforcement during escalating demonstrations. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Friday, May 29, that Brendan John Geier was charged following an encounter outside the Newark immigration detention center. "We will not tolerate the vicious attacks on ICE officers we've seen in New Jersey the last few days," he said. "Assault a federal officer, you'll be held accoun…
CT Cities Fall In St. Patrick's Day Celebration Rankings: See Full List CT Cities Fall In St. Patrick's Day Celebration Rankings: See Full List
CT Cities Fall In St. Patrick's Day Celebration Rankings: See Full List Every year, some cities feel the luck of the Irish a little more than others. WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, March 11. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs and restaurants per capita, affordability, safety, accessibility, and even the weather forecast. WalletHub said Americans are expected to spend about $7 billion on St. Patrick's Day in 2026. "St. Patrick's Day celebrates the Irish, but it's become a beloved cultural holiday for millions of Americans regardless of their ancestry," said Wal…
Newark Airport Ground Stop: Video Shows Passengers Deplaning On Tarmac Due To Smoky Cockpit Newark Airport Ground Stop: Video Shows Passengers Deplaning On Tarmac Due To Smoky Cockpit
Newark Airport Ground Stop: Video Shows Passengers Deplaning On Tarmac Due To Smoky Cockpit Smoke reported in the cockpit of a JetBlue plane prompted an emergency evacuation and widespread delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on Wednesday evening, Feb. 18, according to federal officials. After JetBlue Flight 543 landed safely at Newark Liberty International Airport and exited the runway, the crew of the Airbus A320 reported smoke in the cockpit and evacuated passengers via slides, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Video shared by Kol Haolam shows passengers deplaning. Video shared with Kol Haolam by a passenger on the JetBlue flight that made an emerg…
Mugshot Shows ICE Detainee In NJ Days Before He Died In Custody At Delaney Hall Mugshot Shows ICE Detainee In NJ Days Before He Died In Custody At Delaney Hall
Mugshot Shows ICE Detainee In NJ Days Before He Died In Custody At Delaney Hall A 41-year-old man detained at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark died after suffering a medical emergency while in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, according to ICE. Jean Wilson Brutus, a Haitian national, died on Friday, Dec. 12 from suspected natural causes, one day after entering ICE custody at the Newark facility, immigration officials said. Brutus was transferred to Delaney Hall on Thursday, Dec. 11 after being released from the Union County Jail in Elizabeth following an arrest for criminal mischief involving damage to property last month, ICE said.  His m…
AI Backfires: Lawyer Fined $3,000 For Fake Citations In $20M Case AI Backfires: Lawyer Fined $3,000 For Fake Citations In $20M Case
AI Backfires: Lawyer Fined $3,000 For Fake Citations In $20M Case A New Jersey lawyer has been sanctioned after a judge found he submitted fake, AI-generated cases in a court filing $20 million contract dispute, court filings show. Sukjin Henry Cho, who operates out of Fort Lee, was fined $3,000 by United States Magistrate Judge José R. Almonte for submitting fabricated case law in a motion connected to a contract dispute between OTG New York, Inc. and Ottogi America, Inc., according to the opinion and order filed Sept. 18 in Newark federal court. The judge said Cho used “overreliance on generative [AI] prompts during early-stage research” and failed…
Yale, UConn Ranked Among U.S. News Top 100 Colleges: See Who Made It Yale, UConn Ranked Among U.S. News Top 100 Colleges: See Who Made It
Yale, UConn Ranked Among U.S. News Top 100 Colleges: See Who Made It Nearly 40 colleges across the Northeast have been recognized as some of the best in the nation. U.S. News released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Princeton University retained its No. 1 position on the national list, followed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. The 41st edition of the rankings evaluates nearly 1,700 colleges, using up to 17 academic quality metrics, including graduation rates and faculty resources.  "For over four decades, Best Colleges has served as a trusted and data-backed resource for students and f…
Trump Admin Orders Delta To End Partnership With Major International Airline Trump Admin Orders Delta To End Partnership With Major International Airline
Trump Admin Orders Delta To End Partnership With Major International Airline The Trump administration is splitting up a nearly decade-long partnership between Delta Air Lines and Aeroméxico. The Department of Transportation issued a final order to end the joint venture by Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Delta and Aeroméxico's agreement has allowed them to coordinate schedules, pricing, and capacity for US-Mexico flights since 2016. The airlines operate about 60% of US passenger flights to Mexico City, the fourth-largest international gateway for American travel, Reuters reported. "We are disappointed that the Department of Transportation has c…
These 10 Airports Have Worst Delays In 2025, Study Finds These 10 Airports Have Worst Delays In 2025, Study Finds
These 10 Airports Have Worst Delays In 2025, Study Finds As the Trump administration scraps a plan forcing airlines to compensate travelers for disrupted flights, a new study reveals which airports see the most delays. Travel insurance agency InsureMyTrip released a list of the nation's 10 most delay-prone airports on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The Rhode Island company used Department of Transportation data from the first five months of 2025. Here are the 10 most delay-prone airports, according to InsureMyTrip: Washington, DC (DCA) West Palm Beach, FL (PBI) Newark, NJ (EWR) San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) Knoxville, TN (TYS) Cincinnati (CVG) Buffalo, NY (BU…
A Bad Moon Rising? Only If You Miss Tickets To John Fogerty’s Legacy Tour A Bad Moon Rising? Only If You Miss Tickets To John Fogerty’s Legacy Tour
A Bad Moon Rising? Only If You Miss Tickets To John Fogerty’s Legacy Tour There’s a fortunate son of rock ’n’ roll hitting the road again. John Fogerty, 79, has announced "The Legacy Tour," and tickets for all stops are officially on sale. Lock in your seat now. Fogerty will light up the East Coast this fall, with shows in Atlantic City’s Hard Rock Live (Oct. 31), Bethlehem’s Wind Creek Event Center (Nov. 8), MGM National Harbor in Maryland (Nov. 9), Newark’s NJPAC (Nov. 12), Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut (Nov. 13), and Boston’s MGM Music Hall at Fenway (Nov. 14). As the voice and songwriter behind Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fogerty built a catalo…
Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Trains Across Northeast As Trump Seizes DC's Union Station Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Trains Across Northeast As Trump Seizes DC's Union Station
Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Trains Across Northeast As Trump Seizes DC's Union Station High-speed rail in the Northeast just got a significant upgrade. Amtrak's new NextGen Acela trains launched on Wednesday, August 27. The first train left Union Station in Washington, DC, at 5 a.m., while a second one departed Boston's South Station at 6 a.m. The upgraded trains promise faster service and more seats to the nation's busiest rail travel corridor. "Acela is synonymous with American high-speed trains, and today marks a new era of next-generation service," said Amtrak President Roger Harris. "On behalf of everyone at Amtrak, I’m proud to welcome you aboard NextGen Acela. Th…
Frontier Airlines Expands As Spirit Fights For Survival: What To Know Frontier Airlines Expands As Spirit Fights For Survival: What To Know
Frontier Airlines Expands As Spirit Fights For Survival: What To Know Frontier Airlines is swooping into some of Spirit's biggest markets as Spirit executives warn that it may not survive another year. Frontier announced 20 new routes, including some to Baltimore and Philadelphia, in a news release on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The first flights for the Denver-based airline will launch in November, with more service rolling out through early 2026. The new service includes flights from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Houston (IAH), New Orleans, Fort Lauderdale, and Cancun, Mexico. Philadelphia International Airport (…
Alleged Abuse Probe At NJ Catholic School Shines Spotlight On Bishop Eyed As Next Cardinal Alleged Abuse Probe At NJ Catholic School Shines Spotlight On Bishop Eyed As Next Cardinal
Alleged Abuse Probe At NJ Catholic School Shines Spotlight On Bishop Eyed As Next Cardinal Long-buried secrets of clergy abuse at Delbarton, one of New Jersey’s most prestigious all-boys Catholic schools, may finally spill into public view, the New York Post reports — and a Newark bishop now being considered for cardinal is at the center of it. The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) is demanding that Church leaders block Auxiliary Bishop Elias R. Lorenzo, O.S.B., from becoming the next Archbishop of Newark, citing his decades of leadership at Delbarton School and St. Mary’s Abbey in Morristown during alleged abuse at the hands of more than a dozen monks and a lay …
Amtrak Rolling Out New High-Speed Trains: What Northeast Travelers Should Know Amtrak Rolling Out New High-Speed Trains: What Northeast Travelers Should Know
Amtrak Rolling Out New High-Speed Trains: What Northeast Travelers Should Know New high-speed trains are about to be available for travelers along the Northeast Corridor. Amtrak will launch five NextGen Acela trains on Thursday, Aug. 28. The upgraded high-speed train will connect major cities like Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. The new trains offer 27% more seats per departure, along with expanded weekday and weekend schedules. "NextGen Acela is more than a new train — it's an evolution of travel," said Amtrak president Roger Harris. "In just a few weeks, history will be made with the debut of NextGen Acela as we launch a new standard f…
Fourth Detainee Who Escaped New Jersey ICE Facility Captured 2,700 Miles Away Fourth Detainee Who Escaped New Jersey ICE Facility Captured 2,700 Miles Away
Fourth Detainee Who Escaped New Jersey ICE Facility Captured 2,700 Miles Away The fourth and final detainee who escaped from an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in New Jersey last month was captured Thursday, July 17, in Los Angeles, more than 2,700 miles away, the FBI said. Andres Felipe Pineda-Mogollon, 25, a Colombian national, escaped from Delaney Hall in Newark following a riot on June 12, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The FBI did not release further details about Pineda-Mogollon's escape. The three other detainees were identified as: Franklin Norberto Bautista-Reyes, a Honduran national who entered the U.S. illegally in 2021, was arreste…
'I Shot Him In The Head': Erie Council President Says NJ Mafia Got Him Off 'I Shot Him In The Head': Erie Council President Says NJ Mafia Got Him Off
'I Shot Him In The Head': Erie Council President Says NJ Mafia Got Him Off Erie City Council President Mel Witherspoon stunned residents during a heated public meeting on Wednesday, July 16, by recounting how he once shot a man in the head—and walked free thanks to alleged ties to the New Jersey mafia. “I said, ‘Nick, you know I can blow your head off.’ He said, ‘Go ahead.’ And I did. I shot him in the head, point-blank. This close,” Witherspoon told the crowd, holding his hand near his temple. Witherspoon, now 80, shared the story as he explained why he had not attended rallies or the funeral for 43-year-old Marchello Woodard, who was shot and killed by a Pennsyl…
Singer, Actress Connie Francis, Voice Of A Generation, Dies Singer, Actress Connie Francis, Voice Of A Generation, Dies
Singer, Actress Connie Francis, Voice Of A Generation, Dies Connie Francis, the beloved American pop singer and actress whose voice defined an era, has died. She was 87, and had been hospitalized the last two weeks. Ron Roberts, the president of Francis' label, Concetta Records, announced her death on Facebook. "it is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that i inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night," wrote early Thursday morning, July 17. "I know that Connie would approve that her fans are among the first to learn of this sad news." Born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero in Newark, New Jersey, Francis rose from neigh…
Former CT Lax Player, Teacher Greg Swenson Dies 6 Months After Welcoming Baby Former CT Lax Player, Teacher Greg Swenson Dies 6 Months After Welcoming Baby
Former CT Lax Player, Teacher Greg Swenson Dies 6 Months After Welcoming Baby The death of Gregory "Greg" Swenson, a new father, educator, and lifelong athlete, is spreading shock and sadness across multiple states. Greg, 29, of Cranford, NJ, died peacefully on Saturday, July 12 following a short illness, according to his obituary on the Gray Funeral Home. Greg's death comes six months after welcoming a baby boy, Lars, with his wife and college sweetheart, Morgan. A GoFundMe page launched for the pair had raised nearly $70,000 as of press time. A Farmingdale, NY native, Greg later moved to East Lyme where he was a three-sport athlete at East Lyme High School, h…
Wife Of Notorious NJ House Flipper Indicted After Smashing Phone In Husband's Federal Case Wife Of Notorious NJ House Flipper Indicted After Smashing Phone In Husband's Federal Case
Wife Of Notorious NJ House Flipper Indicted After Smashing Phone In Husband's Federal Case A New Jersey woman has been indicted in a federal case tied to her husband, a notorious house flipper, after she destroyed her cell phone as law enforcement tried to seize it during a fraud investigation, officials announced. Jennifer Iturralde Pina, 43, of Franklin Lakes, was indicted on a charge of destruction of records in a federal investigation, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced Thursday, July 3. The case stems from a federal investigation involving her husband, Cesar Humberto Pina, 45 — a real estate influencer better known as “Flipping NJ.” Pina gained national attention through r…
Northeast Cities Rank Among Best, Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: See Full Rankings Northeast Cities Rank Among Best, Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: See Full Rankings
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…
New Jersey Home Listed For $1 — Yes, That's Right New Jersey Home Listed For $1 — Yes, That's Right
New Jersey Home Listed For $1 — Yes, That's Right A Newark home can be yours, as long as you have a dollar to spare. The house at 28 Reynolds Pl. has been listed for $1. And while you probably can't own the home for a simple George Washington, it's created quite a stir on the real estate market. Brendan DaSilva, who listed the 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, said he has seen homes suffer from being overpriced, but never saw a listing suffer from being undervalued. "The market dictates value, regardless of the listing," DaSilva, who has sold nearly 1,000 homes, 400 in Newark alone, said. Since the $1 listing went up, DaSilva said he receives …
JetBlue Leaving Major FL Airport: What Northeast Flyers Need To Know JetBlue Leaving Major FL Airport: What Northeast Flyers Need To Know
JetBlue Leaving Major FL Airport: What Northeast Flyers Need To Know JetBlue Airways will end all flights at Miami International Airport immediately after Labor Day as the airline navigates financial turbulence. JetBlue will stop service at MIA on Tuesday, Sept. 3, a company spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice. The news was first reported by the Miami Herald. The airline's only remaining route at MIA airport is to Boston Logan International Airport. Travelers booked on BOS-MIA flights can either rebook them to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) or get a full refund. "We continually evaluate how our network is performi…
See Me, Feel Me… Or Miss Out: The Who’s Final Tour Is Here See Me, Feel Me… Or Miss Out: The Who’s Final Tour Is Here
See Me, Feel Me… Or Miss Out: The Who’s Final Tour Is Here The Who is taking one last bow. After more than six decades of rock ‘n’ roll rebellion, smashed guitars, and songs that became anthems for multiple generations, the legendary band is heading out on their 2025 farewell tour—and this time, it looks like the end of the line. Tickets are already up for grabs, and fans can find seats at StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats. The clock is ticking, and if history’s any clue, they’ll be gone faster than a runaway magic bus. Here’s where The Who will be stopping: August 19, 2025 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center August 21, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA …
Boy Struck By Lightning In Central Park As Severe Storms Knock Out Power To 500K In Northeast Boy Struck By Lightning In Central Park As Severe Storms Knock Out Power To 500K In Northeast
Boy Struck By Lightning In Central Park As Severe Storms Knock Out Power To 500K In Northeast A boy was struck by lightning as a potent system prompted severe thunderstorm and tornado watches and warnings across the East Coast. The 15-year-old is recovering after the incident on Thursday afternoon, June 19 at New York City's Central Park, on the upper East Side, near Fifth Avenue and East 96th Street. The NYPD say he was alert and conscious after the incident. The storms caused more than 500,000 power outages from North Carolina all the way up to Maine, hundreds of canceled flights, thousands of delayed flights, and airport ground stops in Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Newark.…
Amex Upgrading Platinum Cards To Compete With Rivals: Here's What's New Amex Upgrading Platinum Cards To Compete With Rivals: Here's What's New
Amex Upgrading Platinum Cards To Compete With Rivals: Here's What's New American Express is launching its biggest-ever refresh of its Platinum credit cards, aiming to outshine rivals with new travel, dining, and lifestyle perks. Amex announced the major updates to its US Consumer and Business Platinum Cards in a news release on Monday, June 16. "More than forty years ago, we introduced the Platinum card, and we continue to offer Platinum cards with global servicing, unique benefits and experiences that our card members love," said Howard Grosfield, Amex's US consumer services president. "Platinum Card benefits and services resonate across generations, particula…
Feds ID Four Migrants Who Escaped NJ ICE Facility, $10K Reward Offered Feds ID Four Migrants Who Escaped NJ ICE Facility, $10K Reward Offered
Feds ID Four Migrants Who Escaped NJ ICE Facility, $10K Reward Offered Federal officials are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of four criminal illegal aliens who escaped from Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark on Thursday, June 12, the Department of Homeland Security said. The agency maintained that no widespread unrest occurred at the facility, contradicting various media reports including some saying 50 inmates pushed down a wall after meals were served late.  Officials said Delaney Hall remains “dedicated to providing high-quality services” and maintains 24/7 medical care, visitation, legal access, meals, reli…
Deadly Bacteria Risk In Fish Sold Across Tri-State Area Prompts Large Recall, FDA Says Deadly Bacteria Risk In Fish Sold Across Tri-State Area Prompts Large Recall, FDA Says
Deadly Bacteria Risk In Fish Sold Across Tri-State Area Prompts Large Recall, FDA Says A smoked fish recall is affecting more than 70 grocery stores across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut due to a life-threatening botulism risk, health officials said. P. East Trading Corp., based in The Bronx, NY, issued the recall on Tuesday, June 10, the Food and Drug Administration said. State inspectors found that P. East's Salted Smoked Split Herring was uneviscerated and longer than five inches. The long fish is a violation that increases the risk of contamination with Clostridium botulinum. "Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following …
Canned Food Prices Rising Under Trump's Higher Tariffs, Report Says: Here's How Much Canned Food Prices Rising Under Trump's Higher Tariffs, Report Says: Here's How Much
Canned Food Prices Rising Under Trump's Higher Tariffs, Report Says: Here's How Much President Donald Trump's newly hiked 50% steel tariffs could make your next can of soup or vegetables more expensive. Producers of canned goods are warning about rising costs at the grocery store because of Trump's tariffs, The Wall Street Journal reported. The Consumer Brands Association said the price of canned foods could rise between 9% and 15% as a result of the tariff. That means the price of a $2 can of vegetables might jump by up to 30 cents. "The American consumer is going to pay more for their cans," said Dan Dietrich, vice president for strategy at Trivium Packaging. Trump…
FAA Slashes Newark Flights Through 2025 — Here’s What It Means For You FAA Slashes Newark Flights Through 2025 — Here’s What It Means For You
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 …
Toddler On Baggage Belt Nearly Swept Away At Newark Liberty Airport: Reports Toddler On Baggage Belt Nearly Swept Away At Newark Liberty Airport: Reports
Toddler On Baggage Belt Nearly Swept Away At Newark Liberty Airport: Reports Trouble keeps circling around Newark Liberty Airport. Amid an ongoing air traffic controller crisis that has forced delays and canceled flights at the airport, a new controversy struck in Jersey when a toddler nearly took a strange trip of his own. Port Authority police at the airport had to leap into action, according to multiple reports, when a child playing on a checked baggage conveyor belt nearly got swept away with the luggage. The fast-acting officers manning Terminal A prevented a potentially dangerous situation this week, police say, as they boy's mother was talking to agents behi…
NJ Man Committed Marriage Fraud To Obtain Permanent Residence: Feds NJ Man Committed Marriage Fraud To Obtain Permanent Residence: Feds
NJ Man Committed Marriage Fraud To Obtain Permanent Residence: Feds A 25-year-old Cherry Hill man was recently charged with marriage fraud after he and his wife entered into a sham agreement so he could obtain permanent residence, authorities said. Elvis Harizaj is also charged with making false statements on forms submitted to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) along with his wife, Natasha Flores, a 27-year-old Newark resident, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said. Harizaj, an Albanian citizen, entered into a sham marriage with Flores to obtain permanent residence in the United States, Habba said. The duo was married on Thursday, Oct…
Pilot Pete From 'The Bachelorette' Caught In Newark Airport Mess As FAA Cuts Flights Pilot Pete From 'The Bachelorette' Caught In Newark Airport Mess As FAA Cuts Flights
Pilot Pete From 'The Bachelorette' Caught In Newark Airport Mess As FAA Cuts Flights A viral TikTok by a New York-based airline pilot is putting a spotlight on the chaos unfolding at Newark Liberty International Airport, where runway construction has triggered major delays and forced the FAA to cut flights. Peter Cappio, also known as Pilot Pete from Charity's season of ABC's "The Bachelorette," shared a video on Wednesday, May 21, showing his plane stuck behind 26 others on the taxiway at Newark. It took 57 minutes from pushback to takeoff. "I just departed Newark Airport today I know it's been in the news a lot but holy cow, is that a disaster getting out of Newark L…