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Jillian Pikora

Assistant Managing Editor

jpikora@dailyvoice.com

Jillian is an editor and reporter based out of Pennsylvania's capital city of Harrisburg. She has a degree in Political Science and is a former political campaign manager. Over the past decade, she has worked as a staff reporter and freelance writer at Sisters Magazine, The Tempest, Huffington Post, CairoScene, and several other outlets. Prior to joining Daily Voice, Jillian worked as a digital news editor at Hearst's local NBC affiliate, WGAL News 8. She currently manages and reports stories in Pennsylvania for Daily Voice.

Jillian Pikora's Contributions

Schools

Baseball Bat Road Rage Incident Near Middle Paxton School: PA State Police A man was arrested after he allegedly chased another person with a baseball bat and made threats during a road rage incident in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Saturday, March 15. Troopers responded to 931 Peters Mountain Road in Middle Paxton Township at 3:26 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, after reports of the armed confrontation, PSP Harrisburg said in a release. The suspect pursued the victim on foot while wielding the bat and making threats, police said. As a precaution, Middle Paxton Elementary School was placed on lockdown, though authorities clarified the incident…

by Jillian Pikora

03/16/2025

Police & Fire

Man Dies After Brutal Bay Shore Beating—Attacker Faces Homicide Probe: Police A Long Island man who was savagely beaten on a Bay Shore street has died, turning the case into a homicide investigation, Suffolk County police announced. Carlos Cabrera, 44, of Brentwood, was walking along Main Street near Third Avenue around 6:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, when Ricardo Siguenza, 32, of Bay Shore, allegedly smashed him in the head with a metal object before fleeing, police said. Cabrera suffered devastating injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he fought for his life—until now. Authorities confirmed on Saturday, March 15, that he had succumbed to his wounds, e…

by Jillian Pikora

03/16/2025

Obituaries

Paterson Educator Hajja Safinaz Matter Dies—Masjid Fundraiser Launched In Her Memory A trailblazing educator who shaped generations of students has passed away. Hajja Safinaz Matter, known to many as Tante Safi, Sr. Safi, or Ms. Safi, dedicated over 50 years of her life to teaching Arabic and inspiring young minds around the world. Her death was recently announced by her family. She was the widow of the late Elsayed Elmenshawy and the sister of Atef, Farida, and Niveen. She was a grandmother to Ahmed, Mariam, Aly, Nour-Eldeen, Abdulrahman, Abdullah, Selma, Mohammed, Ahmed, Amaly, Yusuf, and Ameer. Matter, a graduate of Al-Alsun specializing in Italian and French, later ear…

by Jillian Pikora

03/16/2025

Police & Fire

2 Cows Killed, Horse Shot In Lancaster County: PA State Police A disturbing case of animal cruelty is under investigation in Lancaster County after unknown suspects shot multiple livestock, leaving two cows dead, Pennsylvania State Police announced. Troopers from the Lancaster station said the suspects fired multiple shots into two cows along the 100 block of School House Road in Colerain Township. Both animals were found dead by their owner on the morning of Saturday, March 15. The same shooters then targeted another cow and a horse along the 500 block of South Vintage Road in Sadsbury Township, police said. The cow was killed, but the horse survived.…

by Jillian Pikora

03/15/2025

Police & Fire

Bleeding Out, No Tourniquet Possible: Nassau Officers Save Pedestrian’s Life After Crash A 20-year-old man lay bleeding heavily on a Baldwin street, his right arm torn open, after being struck by a car. Without a moment to lose, Nassau County officers sprang into action—saving his life in a dramatic roadside rescue, police announced on Saturday, March 15. Officers rushed to Forest Avenue and Clyde Road after the crash at 12:50 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025. They found the young victim semi-conscious, blood pooling from a deep laceration to his right arm. The wound was so severe that a tourniquet wouldn’t work, police said. Instead, quick-thinking officers grabbed a ble…

by Jillian Pikora

03/15/2025

Police & Fire

Pedestrian Killed In Amityville Crash: Police A pedestrian was fatally struck by an SUV in North Amityville early Saturday morning, March 15, according to Suffolk County police. Richard Moffatt, 30, of Amityville, was driving a 2021 Mazda SUV southbound in the left lane of Broadway near Francine Avenue when he hit the pedestrian at 12:13 a.m., authorities said. The victim, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. Moffatt was not injured in the crash, and his vehicle was impounded for a safety check, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call the First Squad at 631-854-8152. This is one of two fat…

by Jillian Pikora

03/15/2025

Police & Fire

Bellmore Man DWI Crashes Into Wantagh Home, Police Say A Bellmore man was arrested for drunk driving after crashing his car into a Wantagh home, causing extensive damage, Nassau County police said. Officers from the Eighth Precinct responded to Gregg Court at 12:19 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, after a 2019 Hyundai Elantra slammed into a house, police said. The driver, identified as Daniel Delia, 33, of Cedar Lane, was taken into custody at the scene without further incident. Delia sustained minor injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation. No one inside the home was injured, but a Town of Hempstead building inspector deemed…

by Jillian Pikora

03/15/2025

Police & Fire

Pedestrian Killed In Hauppauge Crash On Veterans Memorial Highway: Police A pedestrian was struck and killed while crossing Veterans Memorial Highway in Hauppauge early Saturday morning, March 15, police announced. Nicholas Rogers, 24, of Smithtown, was driving a 2016 Ford Mustang eastbound when he hit an adult male near Schoolhouse Lane at approximately 4:50 a.m., Suffolk County Police said. The pedestrian, whose identity is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification, was pronounced dead at the scene. Rogers was not injured in the crash. Authorities impounded the Mustang for a safety check and are asking anyone with information to contact the Fourth Squad …

by Jillian Pikora

03/15/2025

Police & Fire

Intense Fire Tears Through Peekskill Home Overnight, 2nd Alarm Struck A raging fire tore through a Depew Street home overnight, prompting a second alarm and an extensive firefighting operation, authorities announced on Saturday, March 15. Firefighters were dispatched to the single-family private dwelling just after midnight, where they encountered smoke pouring from the top floor, according to the City of Peekskill Fire Department. A 10-75 signal was transmitted, summoning additional units as crews made entry. Heavy flames were discovered in the rear of the building, stretching from the basement to the attic, fire officials said. As the fire’s intensity grew,…

by Jillian Pikora

03/15/2025

News

NJ Man Helps Cousin Kill Girlfriend’s Brother In Morrisville, PA, Sentenced To Decades A Pennsylvania man was gunned down while sitting in a parked car with his family, and two men—including his sister’s abusive boyfriend and his cousin—have now been sentenced to decades in prison for his murder, the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday, March 14, 2025. Breon D. McRae, 34, of Morrisville, PA, and Pacqi S. Lassiter, 29, of Trenton, New Jersey, were each sentenced to 40 to 80 years in state prison for conspiring to kill Clifton “CJ” Burgess-Williams Jr., 26, on Dec. 22, 2022, prosecutors said. McRae received an additional 4 ½ to 9 years for witness intimid…

by Jillian Pikora

03/15/2025

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