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Josh Lanier

Assistant Managing Editor

jlanier@dailyvoice.com

Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.

Josh Lanier's Contributions

Business

Who Is Pete DeJoy: Co-Founder Taking Over AI Firm Following Coldplay Kiss Cam Cuddle Fallout Astronomer has appointed Pete DeJoy, the company’s cofounder, as interim CEO after the AI firm’s former leader was caught in an affair exposed by a "Kiss Cam" at a Coldplay concert, according to multiple media reports. The AI company has been in damage control since former CEO Andy Byron was spotted cuddling with the company's human resources officer, Kristin Cabot, on Wednesday, July 16, on the Jumbotron of Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Both are married — but not to each other. The company announced on X that DeJoy would step in as interim CEO on Friday after Byron said h…

by Josh Lanier

07/19/2025

News

'Germans Should’ve Ended Your Kind': LI Therapist’s Hate-Fueled Message Sparks Outrage A Long Island therapist is facing a massive backlash after sending a hate-filled message to a Jewish woman on Instagram that read in part: "Germans should have ended your kind," photos of the since-deleted post said. Now, an organized letter-writing campaign hopes to have her license to practice revoked. Gineth G. Nelson, who runs Whole Health Counseling in Elmont, Long Island, made the disturbing comment after a Jewish user posted a meme related to Hamas withholding the remains of Israeli hostages, according to Long Island Affair. In a now-deleted reply, Nelson allegedly wrote:&…

by Josh Lanier

07/19/2025

Police & Fire

26-Year-Old Man's Body Recovered At Beckett Quarry After Lengthy Search A search for a missing swimmer at the Becket Quarry ended in tragedy after a 26-year-old man’s body was found underwater Saturday morning, July 19. Local and regional emergency crews worked together for hours using divers and advanced drone technology to locate the man. The man's name has not been released. Becket police and firefighters were called to the quarry Friday evening after reports of a drowning. The Berkshire County Dive Team led the underwater search while the Southwick Police Department assisted by providing a submersible drone. That drone gave divers a cleare…

by Josh Lanier

07/19/2025

Politics

Trump Diagnosed With Circulation Disorder: Doctors Reveal What It Means For His Presidency The White House announced this week that President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with the circulatory condition chronic venous insufficiency. Here's how that could impact his presidency. According to The Cleveland Clinic, the disorder is caused by vein damage in the legs. Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) happens when your leg veins become damaged and can’t work as they should. Normally, valves in your leg veins keep blood flowing back up to your heart. But CVI damages those valves, causing blood to pool in your legs. This increases pressure in your leg veins and causes symptoms li…

by Josh Lanier

07/19/2025

Police & Fire

Ledyard Man Killed In Groton Motorcycle Crash Update: Barry Mclarty, a 67-year-old motorcyclist from Ledyard, has died from the injuries he suffered after crashing in Groton Saturday morning, July 19. Original: A Ledyard man is in critical condition after a serious motorcycle crash on North Road Saturday morning, according to police. The crash happened near Gales Ferry Road when emergency crews were called to the scene around 8:30 a.m. Responders found 67-year-old Barry Mclarty, of Ledyard, unconscious with serious injuries, Police said Mclarty was heading south on North Road when he lost control of the bike. Investigators…

by Josh Lanier

07/19/2025

Police & Fire

Man Clinging To Life After Hit-Run Crash In Waterbury; Police Ask For Tips A man is fighting for his life after a car slammed into him in an early morning crash and then sped away, authorities said. The crash was reported just before 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, in the area of 406 Watertown Ave., Waterbury police said. Officers found him lying on the pavement suffering serious and life-threatening wounds. Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, where he remained in critical condition. Waterbury police urge anyone with information about the crash to contact the department's Crash Reconstruction Unit at 203-346-3975 right away or the Crime St…

by Josh Lanier

07/19/2025

Lifestyle

Portnoy Goes On New Haven Pizzeria 'One Bite' Blitz: Here's Who Scored Highest Dave Portnoy didn’t just come to New Haven for a slice — he came to reaffirm its throne. The Barstool Sports "El Presidente” made a whirlwind stop through six pizzerias around the New Haven region, tossing out ratings and raising crusts like a pizza pope on tour. Portnoy, who’s munched his way across the country, calls the Elm City area a “Dave Portnoy stronghold” — a bold, sauce-splattered badge of honor in a town that takes its pie as seriously as its history. Portnoy has made several visits to New Haven, handing out massive scores. The top three: Sally's Apizza earned a 9.2 …

by Josh Lanier

07/18/2025

News

Plane Slides Off Runway At Hartford-Brainard Airport A small single-engine airplane skidded off the runway while landing at Hartford-Brainard Airport, the Connecticut Airport Authority said. The incident happened around 1:45 p.m. on Friday, July 18. Hartford-Brainard Airport temporarily closed following the incident, but a secondary runway reopened for aircraft use just before 4 p.m., the CAA said. Hartford firefighters were dispatched to the scene, but were not needed, authorities said. Hartford Fire Department District Chief Mario Oquendo Jr. told CTInsider that the aircraft's front landing gear failed to d…

by Josh Lanier

07/18/2025

Police & Fire

West Hartford Man Accused of DUI After Crashing Into DOT Truck In Berlin Work Zone A late-night crash inside a Berlin construction zone has led to DUI and reckless endangerment charges after state police say a driver rear-ended a parked Department of Transportation vehicle with flashing emergency lights, authorities said. Brian Ayers, 46, of West Hartford, was identified as the driver who veered left from the right lane of Route 9 northbound near Exit 34 and slammed into the back of a stationary DOT truck Thursday, July 17, around 9:15 p.m., Connecticut State Police said. The crash occurred in a closed lane during an active highway construction project. The DOT vehi…

by Josh Lanier

07/18/2025

Police & Fire

CT Mom Charged With Killing Her Baby Boy In Drunken Enfield I-91 Crash: Police Just days before his first birthday, 11-month-old Isiah Ortiz was killed in an overnight crash on I-91 in Enfield. Now, his mother is facing serious charges, including manslaughter, authorities said. Fransheska Stuart, 30, of Meriden, was arrested on Tuesday, July 15. Nearly 18 months after she crashed her 2006 Honda Accord just before 2 a.m. on Dec. 10, 2023, near Exit 45 southbound when she lost control, hit a guardrail, and the car flipped onto its side, Connecticut State Police said. When emergency crews arrived, the metal of the car was compressing Stuart’s c…

by Josh Lanier

07/18/2025

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