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Obituaries
Funeral Set For Nonprofit Worker, 24, Killed In Long Island Crash: 'Source Of Inspiration'
Loved ones are preparing to say goodbye to a young woman from Long Island whose life was tragically cut short. Marisa Piazza, 24, of Farmingdale, died Monday, Jan. 27, three days after she was struck by a Jeep on West Chestnut Street in South Farmingdale, as Daily Voice reported. Piazza suffered serious injuries and spent the weekend in critical condition before ultimately succumbing to her injuries, Nassau County Police said. Now, those who knew her best are sharing their heartbreak and remembering Piazza for the kindness she brought to the world. After graduating from Saint Joseph’s Uni…
Obituaries
Olympic Icon Dick Button Dies In NY: Figure Skating Great Was 95
American figure-skating icon Dick Button, who earned an Olympic gold medal twice and continued his career as an analyst on television broadcasts, died in Northern Westchester on Thursday, Jan. 30, according to reports. Button, a longtime Westchester resident and twice Olympic Champion, died at his North Salem residence at the age of 95, The New York Times reported. The figure-skating icon won his gold medals in 1948 and 1952 and was also a five-time World Champion. He was the only non-European man to become European Champion. Button became well-known for being the fi…
Obituaries
Virginia Skating Sisters, Parents Die In DC Air Disaster:
An Ashburn figure-skating family with grand ambitions to represent Team USA was among those killed in a devastating mid-air collision over the Potomac River. Everly and Alydia died alongside their parents. https://www.instagram.com/ice_skating_sisters / Facebook photos Everly Livingston, 14, and her sister Alydia, 11—known as the "Ice Skating Sisters"—died alongside their parents, Donna and Peter, when an American Airlines flight crashed into an Army helicopter en route to Reagan National Airport. The family had been returning to the DMV from Kansas after the US Figure Skating Champ…
Business
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News
NYC's 'War On Rats' Heats Up As Climate Change Fuels Infestation: New Study Shows Why
Climate change is fueling a surge in rat populations across major US cities, with Washington, DC, seeing the worst increase over the past two decades, a new study said. The study published by Science Advances on Friday, Jan. 31 analyzed public records from 16 cities worldwide to determine why some urban environments are more infested with rats than others. The researchers found that 11 cities—including Washington, Boston, and New York City—had seen major rat population growth over an average of 12 years. Washington's increase was the most extreme, tripling compared to Bo…
News
FDA Approves First Non-Opioid Painkiller In 20+ Years: 'A Historic Milestone'
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind non-opioid pain medication, providing a new option for adults experiencing moderate to severe acute pain. Journavx received FDA approval, the agency announced on Thursday, Jan. 30. The drug developed by Boston-based Vertex Pharmaceuticals blocks sodium channels in the peripheral nervous system, preventing pain signals from reaching the brain. The approval marks the first new class of pain medicine in more than two decades and offers a potential non-addictive alternative to opioids. "Today's approval is a historic milestone f…
News
Husband Who Stabbed Therapist Wife To Death Over Impending Divorce On LI Gets Decades
A Long Island husband and father will spend decades behind bars after confessing he stabbed his therapist wife to death. Anthony Paruolo, age 39, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in Nassau County Court on Thursday, Jan. 30, after pleading guilty in the killing of Danielle Paruolo. Nassau County Police responded to the couple’s North Bellmore residence at around 11:40 p.m. on Oct, 6, 2022, after several people called 911 reporting a domestic incident. When officers arrived, they found Mrs. Paruolo lying in a pool of blood with a 13-inch chef’s knife lodged in her neck, according …
Business
Trump To Hit Canada, Mexico, China With Tariffs: Here's When, How Much
Donald Trump's months-long threats of implementing tariffs on other countries is apparently hours away from becoming a reality. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced at a news conference Friday afternoon, Jan. 31 that both of America's neighbors, Canada and Mexico, will be slapped with 25 percent tariffs on goods. A third nation, China, will be hit with 10 percent tariffs. They take effect on Saturday, Feb. 1, and are "for the illegal fentanyl that they have sourced and allowed to distribute into our country,” Leavitt said. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had earlie…
News
Victim ID'd In Deadly Hit-Run Crash In Long Island Neighborhood
Authorities identified a man who was killed by a hit-and-run driver in a Long Island neighborhood. Francisco Javier Cabrera, 47, of Valley Stream, died after being struck near Broadway and Ash Street in Valley Stream just before 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, Nassau County Police said. Officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of a man lying in the roadway bleeding. Cabrera suffered severe head trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene by a police medic, as Daily Voice reported. The vehicle involved in the incident fled before officers arrived, and no description of the car or dri…
Obituaries
Former Beauty Queen, Civil Rights Attorney Killed In DC Plane Crash: Remembering Kiah Duggins
The fight for justice does not end with Kiah Duggins. Friends, family, and supporters are coming together to carry on the mission of the Harvard-trained civil rights attorney and incoming professor who was among the 67 on board the American Airlines plane that crashed over DC. "She was a radiant light, a brilliant mind, and a fierce advocate for justice," Aisha Duggin wrote in a GoFundMe campaign set up after her death. "A Harvard-trained civil rights attorney, abolitionist, and global traveler, Kiah dedicated her life to fighting for freedom, equity, and the liberation of marg…
Politics
Trump To Federal Workers: No Pronouns On Email Signatures
Federal employees across multiple agencies have been directed to remove pronouns from their email signatures. The move stems from an executive order signed by President Donald Trump seeking to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the federal government, according to internal memos obtained by ABC News. It's also part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to dismantle DEI initiatives in federal agencies. The directive takes effect at the end of the business day Friday, Jan. 31. The measure has sparked concerns among workplace advocates, with som…
Lifestyle
The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To NYC Area After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release
R&B and pop star The Weeknd has announced a massive summer tour that'll stop at several Northeast stadiums after releasing what may be the final album under his iconic persona. The Weeknd released the 2025 tour dates for the continuation of his After Hours til Dawn Tour. The announcement came just hours after the release of his album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" on Friday, Jan. 31. Like the new album, The Weeknd's tour completes a trilogy started by 2020's "After Hours" and 2022's "Dawn FM". The tour went across North America in 2022, along with Europe and Latin America in 2023. In the fall of …
Police & Fire
ATVs, Motorcycle Stolen From Facebook Seller: Brentwood Man Nabbed In Burglary Case, Cops Say
Authorities have apprehended three Long Island men in a burglary ring who targeted a home in Putnam County after allegedly using Facebook Marketplace to gather information on their victim, police said. Nassau County resident Percy Dickinson, age 25, of Freeport, was taken into custody on Tuesday, Jan. 28, after being wanted for his alleged role in a burglary in the Town of Southeast in April 2024, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, Jan. 30. The case began when deputies responded to a home on Briar Drive for a reported break-in at a garage, where two ATVs a…
Business
Recall Issued For Popular Snack Sold In NY
A recall has been issued for a popular chocolate snack due to an undeclared allergen. United Natural Trading LLC is voluntarily recalling Fresh Direct Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels because they contain undeclared milk, posing a potential risk for those with milk allergies or severe sensitivities. The affected product was sold online through a third-party vendor and shipped to Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. Affected Product Details Product: Fresh Direct Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels Lot Number: 24353 Best By Date: 06/30/2025 UPC: 811102026276 Lot number location: Printed on…
Weather
These Areas In Northeast Could See Snow, Wintry Mix On Groundhog Day
It likely won't be long for parts of the Northeast to see a new round of wintry precipitation just days after a quick-moving storm heads east. With high temperatures climbing to around the 40-degree mark on Friday, Jan. 31, precipitation later in the morning and for the rest of the day will be in the form of rain for most of the region, with a wintry mix farther north and inland. Precipitation will become light in the evening. In some inland areas, there will sleet, with locations farthest north potentially seeing several inches of snowfall. Skies will gradually become mainly sunny o…
Business
Nationwide Recall Issued For Popular Brand Of Bread Crumbs
A popular brand of bread crumbs has been recalled. What You Need To Know La Fiesta Food Products, LLC is recalling 8-ounce packages of La Fiesta brand bread crumbs, sold nationwide between Thursday, April 10, 2024, and Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. The recall stems from the presence of undeclared sesame, a major allergen that can cause serious or life-threatening reactions in some individuals. It was discovered during routine checks, revealing sesame in the product despite it not being listed on the label. Additionally, the allergen declaration was missing in Spanish. Affected Products…
News
Upcoming Gabby Petito Doc On Netflix Sparks Mixed Reaction Online: 'So Disrespectful'
A chilling new Netflix docuseries is set to reignite national interest in the murder of Gabby Petito, the 22-year-old aspiring social media influencer from New York whose life was cut short by her fiancé during their cross-country road trip. American Murder: Gabby Petito promises an in-depth look beyond the headlines, exploring how an online #VanLife romance unraveled into a nightmare. The three-part documentary promises exclusive interviews with Petito’s family and friends, revealing the devastating truth behind her allegedly “perfect” relationship with Brian Laundrie—one that was ri…
Lifestyle
Lottery Ticket Worth Over $30K Sold At Long Island Deli
How about a side of cash with that cold cut? A winning lottery ticket promising a five-figure payout was sold at a Long Island deli. The top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket – worth $31,423 – was purchased in Oceanside, at the Cold Cut City located on Atlantic Avenue, according to New York Lottery. It was sold for the evening drawing held Wednesday, Jan. 29. TAKE 5 drawings are televised twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.
Weather
Here's Latest Timing For New Winter Storm Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Northeast
A massive, quick-moving coast-to-coast storm system that will bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain to the East Coast will be arriving earlier than expected. The system is now expected to hit the Northeast overnight Thursday, Jan. 30 into Friday, Jan. 31, according to the National Weather Service. "This storm will bring a large area of precipitation to the Northeast Thursday night through Friday, falling mainly as rain in most places," AccuWeather Meteorologist Nick Arman said. "However, as precipitation moves in during the early morning hours of Friday, areas in Pennsylvania and New York wi…
News
NY Native Pilot Among Crew Members Presumed Dead In DC Plane Crash: Reports
Relatives and loved ones have identified the four crew members on the American Airlines plane that collided with an Army helicopter over Washington, DC, according to reports. The crew on American Airlines Flight 5342 was based in Charlotte Douglas International Airport, WSOC-TV Channel 9 reported. Among them were Captain Jonathan Campos, First Officer Samuel Lilley, and flight attendants Ian Epstein and Danasia Elder. The plane was also carrying 60 passengers from Wichita, Kansas, when it crashed over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport just befor…
News
Drunk Driver Going 127 MPH Admits Causing LI Crash That Killed Half-Brother
A man formally confessed to causing a drunken, high-speed crash on a Long Island highway that killed his half-brother. Joshua Pena, 25, of Valley Stream, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and related charges in Nassau County Court on Thursday, Jan. 30, in the death of his Xavier Pena. Joshua Pena was racing down the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway at 127 miles per hour and more than twice the legal limit for alcohol when he careened into a guardrail and smashed into a tree near exit 1E shortly before 8 a.m. on Father’s Day 2022, prosecutors said. His passenger and brother, Xavier Pena, was pinn…
Police & Fire
Jogger Spends Half Hour Stuck In Chest-High Mud After Trying To Rescue Dog In Smithtown
A jogger was rescued from a mud pit after he got stuck while trying to rescue his dog at a Long Island park. The incident occurred in Smithtown, in the former lake at Blydenburgh County Park, shortly after noon Thursday, Jan. 30. A man called 911 shortly after noon saying he was lost in the park and stuck in chest-high mud in the former lake, Suffolk County Police said. He told dispatchers that his dog had wandered onto the mud and as he was trying to retrieve the animal, he began to sink. Multiple crews converged on the scene, and Aviation Section officers spotted the man roughly 30 minut…
News
Amazon-Sold Crib Poses Deadly Risks To Babies,
Cpsc
Warns
Federal regulators are warning that a convertible crib sold on Amazon has several serious safety risks to babies, officials said. The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned that the Hermixa 6-in-1 Convertible Crib violates multiple federal safety standards, the federal agency said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 30. The product was sold by Zhang Jun of China and manufactured by Shucheng Aidou Trading Co. The crib was available on Amazon from February to August 2024 for about $250. The CPSC said the crib has potential dangers that could lead to entrapment, fal…
News
Armed Cop Impersonator Busted At Social Services Building On Long Island, Police say
A Long Island man is behind bars after allegedly posing as a law enforcement officer and walking into a county office with multiple firearms and fraudulent police credentials. John Galifianakis, 73, was arrested Wednesday morning, Jan. 29, after he entered the Department of Social Services building on Charles Lindberg Avenue in Uniondale, falsely claiming to be a police officer and asking for help in safeguarding his firearm, Nassau County Police said. A concerned employee immediately contacted police, who arrived to find Galifianakis in possession of multiple fake law enforcement identific…
News
Bird Flu Outbreak Kills Dozens Of Chickens, Ducks At NY Farm; 2nd In State This Month
Health officials are working to contain an outbreak of bird flu at a Hudson Valley farm, the second such outbreak in New York this month. The disease – highly pathogenic avian influenza, H5N1, or bird flu – was confirmed at a farm within Ulster County, the county health department confirmed to Daily Voice. Authorities did not name the impacted farm, but noted that around 48 of 50 ducks and chickens died from infection. Two others were euthanized. The farm’s owners and a veterinarian are the only people believed to have had contact with the infected birds, health officials said. News of th…
News
Boston Skater Killed In DC Plane Crash Shared Photo From Inside Aircraft
Fourteen figure skaters including two athletes from Boston, their mothers, and coaches, were among the 60 people killed in a devastating mid-air plane crash over Washington, DC, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, officials confirmed. The group was returning home from a national development camp in Wichita, Kansas, when their plane collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter in the skies above the nation’s capital Among the victims were six members of the Skating Club of Boston, including two teenage athletes, their mothers, and two coaches, according to Doug Zeghibe, the club’s CEO. Maxim Nau…
Police & Fire
Woman Killed In House Fire That Spread To Neighboring Homes In Bay Shore
A woman was killed in an early-morning house fire that spread to neighboring homes on Long Island. Multiple fire and ambulance agencies were called about a residential structure fire in Bay Shore on North Windsor Avenue, at around 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30. Of the three adults inside at the time, one woman was pronounced dead at the scene, Suffolk County Police said. A man was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries while a second man was not injured. Flames, fueled in part by wind gusts topping 25 miles per hour, spread to two nearby homes. Nobody in the other houses wa…
Business
High-End Brands, Low Prices: Nordstrom Rack Expanding With New Long Island Location
Suffolk County shoppers will soon have another destination for designer deals. Nordstrom Rack is set to open a new location in Lake Grove in the fall, the Seattle company said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 30. The 25,000-square-foot store will be part of Smith Haven Plaza, a popular shopping center on Route 347 that includes Trader Joe’s, Old Navy, Athleta, Ulta Beauty, and Men's Wearhouse. The plaza is owned by Breslin Realty & Colin Development. "We look forward to being a part of the Lake Grove community and serving our customers with an amazing offering of great brands a…
Police & Fire
U.S. Figure Skaters Among Dozens Believed Dead In DC Black Hawk, Plane Crash: Reports
Figure skaters, family members, and their coaches were among the 64 people believed dead in a crash between a military helicopter and American Airlines plane in Washington DC on Wednesday, Jan. 29, according to U.S. Figure Skating and rescue officials. At least 27 bodies had been recovered and officials said they did not believe there were any survivors in the crash near Reagan National Airport, Authorities have switched to a "recovery effort," with more than 300 responders battling frigid temps, wind, and icy waters for hours overnight, Fire and EMS Chief John A. Donnelly said o…
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Jan. 29 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $69M Jackpot
The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, Jan. 29 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $69 million with a $30.7 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, Feb 1. The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 08-12-21-31-33-38 with a Powerball of 18 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 mil…
News
Helicopter Crashes Into Small Plane Mid-Air Over DC: Officials
A helicopter and small plane crashed mid-air, sending the plane into the Potomac River Wednesday night, Jan. 29 in Washington DC, officials confirmed. UPDATE: U.S. Figure Skaters Among Dozens Believed Dead In DC Black Hawk, Plane Crash: Reports American Airlines confirmed the 60-person plane was their flight from Wichita, Kansas. It was reportedly minutes from touching down at Reagan National Airport when the crash happened at 8:53 p.m., officials said. Breaking news: A military helicopter and a regional aircraft from Kansas collided near Reagan National Airport, drawing a large em…
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