Stony Brook Restaurant Damaged By Fire Vows To Reopen: 'Your Support Means The World' Stony Brook Restaurant Damaged By Fire Vows To Reopen: 'Your Support Means The World'
Stony Brook Restaurant Damaged By Fire Vows To Reopen: 'Your Support Means The World' The owners of a Long Island restaurant are vowing to reopen following an early-morning fire that temporarily shuttered their business. Firefighters in Stony Brook responded to a commercial fire at the Luca restaurant, located in the Village Center shopping plaza, at around 3 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. Flames tore through the roof near the building’s rear, though damage to the restaurant was “minimal,” owners David Tunney and Rory Van Nostrand said on Instagram. “Thank you to all the local fire departments for their swift response and dedication in containing the small fire that occurred early…
Purdue Pharma To Pay $7.4B In Historic Opioid Settlement: How Much Will NY Get? Purdue Pharma To Pay $7.4B In Historic Opioid Settlement: How Much Will NY Get?
Purdue Pharma To Pay $7.4B In Historic Opioid Settlement: How Much Will NY Get? Purdue Pharma will pay more than $7 billion for the corporation's role in fueling the opioid epidemic that has killed hundreds of thousands of Americans. The Sackler family and Purdue Pharma reached a $7.4 billion settlement with attorneys general from 15 states on Thursday, Jan. 23. The Sacklers have owned the company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, for decades. The settlement includes $6.5 billion from the Sackler family, with $1.5 billion to be paid immediately, and nearly $900 million from Purdue Pharma. Funds will be distributed to states, local governments, and victims ov…
Here's When Northeast Will See Relief From Deep Freeze Here's When Northeast Will See Relief From Deep Freeze
Here's When Northeast Will See Relief From Deep Freeze Some relief is coming after a prolonged period of extreme cold that has gripped the Northeast this week.  Temperatures will gradually rebound in the coming days as the bitter air responsible for record-breaking lows begins to retreat, according to the National Weather Service. This arctic air mass came from Siberia and traveled thousands of miles over the North Pole, bringing subzero temperatures to the Upper Midwest and Northeast, with single digits reaching as far south as Louisiana and Florida.  While temperatures bottomed out midweek, a slow but steady return to more sea…
Yankees' Mariano Rivera, Wife, Covered Up Sexual Abuse In Westchester, Lawsuit Says Yankees' Mariano Rivera, Wife, Covered Up Sexual Abuse In Westchester, Lawsuit Says
Yankees' Mariano Rivera, Wife, Covered Up Sexual Abuse In Westchester, Lawsuit Says Baseball icon Mariano Rivera and his wife are both named in a new lawsuit alleging that the couple did not protect a young victim from being sexually abused by members of a Westchester-based church, some of which happened at their home.  The lawsuit, filed in New York Supreme Court in Westchester County on Thursday, Jan. 16, alleges that a child referred to as "Jane A Doe" because of her young age was sexually abused by two people affiliated with New Rochelle-based Refuge of Hope Church.  The church began as a small ministry in Rivera's home and his wife, Clara, still works a…
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Are You Running A Local Business? The Team At Daily Voice Wants To Help More than ever, success in business is determined by reach in your community. Daily Voice provides a direct line of communication to your neighbors. Whether you’re a new business or an experienced marketer, we want to work with you. Our products make it easy to reach local customers. Our team of experts can fit any budget. We’re your trusted source for news and information. We also want to be your trusted partner in advertising. Reach out whenever you're ready—we'll be here.
Burn Hazards Cost Fitbit $12M+ After Delayed Smartwatch Recall: CPSC Burn Hazards Cost Fitbit $12M+ After Delayed Smartwatch Recall: CPSC
Burn Hazards Cost Fitbit $12M+ After Delayed Smartwatch Recall: Cpsc Fitbit will pay more than $12 million for failing to promptly report that its Ionic smartwatches posed serious burn risks, officials said. Fitbit LLC, which is now owned by Google, has been fined $12.25 million to settle claims by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the federal agency said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 23. The defect caused the Ionic smartwatches to overheat, leading to second- and third-degree burns for some users. Between 2018 and 2020, Fitbit received multiple reports of its Ionic smartwatches overheating and injuring users, the CPSC said. In ear…
Long Island Company Issues Recall For Brand Of Raisins Long Island Company Issues Recall For Brand Of Raisins
Long Island Company Issues Recall For Brand Of Raisins A raisin product produced in New York has been recalled due to an undeclared ingredient that poses serious health risks for certain individuals. Apna Wholesale Inc., based on Long Island, in Hicksville, has issued a recall for its “Paras Premium Golden Raisins” due to undeclared sulfites. The product was sold in New York and Massachusetts at Apna Bazar Farmers Market locations. The affected raisins come in clear plastic packages with the following details: 7-ounce package: UPC 818051014811 14-ounce package: UPC 818051014828 Routine testing by New York State food inspectors revealed the ra…
KFC Takeaway Leaves Long Island Man Stranded When Thieves Steal Car: Police KFC Takeaway Leaves Long Island Man Stranded When Thieves Steal Car: Police
KFC Takeaway Leaves Long Island Man Stranded When Thieves Steal Car: Police A quick stop for KFC ended in car theft for a 60-year-old man, leading to the arrests of two Roosevelt men in Baldwin, Nassau County police announced on Thursday, Jan. 23. The incident occurred on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 9:47 p.m. outside the KFC at 1221 Grand Avenue, detectives said. The victim left his 2015 Toyota RAV4 running while picking up food from the fast food chain. When he returned, the SUV was gone, prompting him to call 911, according to police. Freeport Police officers quickly spotted the stolen vehicle heading west on E. Seaman Avenue near N. Columbus Avenue. During a traffic …
Wegmans, Uber Eats To Offer Grocery Deliveries From NYC-Area Supermarkets Wegmans, Uber Eats To Offer Grocery Deliveries From NYC-Area Supermarkets
Wegmans, Uber Eats To Offer Grocery Deliveries From Nyc-area Supermarkets A popular supermarket chain across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic is now partnering with Uber Eats to deliver groceries. Wegmans Food Markets has teamed up with Uber Eats to offer grocery deliveries for customers, Uber said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 23. The supermarket chain based in Rochester, New York, has 111 locations along the East Coast. Uber One members can enjoy perks like free delivery and a five-percent discount on Wegmans orders of more than $35. "We're thrilled to welcome Wegmans to the Uber Eats app this January," said Hashim Amin, Uber’s Head of North American …
Nationwide Recall Issued For Popular Corn Puff Product Nationwide Recall Issued For Popular Corn Puff Product
Nationwide Recall Issued For Popular Corn Puff Product A nationwide recall has been issued for a popular snack brand. Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. has issued a nationwide recall of its Shirakiku brand Curvee Puffs Corn Puff Snack Curry Flavor due to undeclared milk. The FDA announced the recall on Monday, Jan. 20 after the company discovered the allergen was not listed on the packaging.  This oversight poses a serious health risk to individuals with milk allergies, potentially leading to life-threatening allergic reactions. The affected product is packaged in 2.46 oz flexible bags and bears the UPC code 07441078512, found on the back right…
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Jan. 22 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $31M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Jan. 22 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $31M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Jan. 22 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $31M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, Jan. 22 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $31 million with a $13.8 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, Jan. 25. The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 05-06-27-40-49 with a Powerball of 05 and the Power Play was 2X. 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 mill…
Nation’s Largest COVID-19 Tax Credit Scheme Uncovered In Long Island: USDOJ Nation’s Largest COVID-19 Tax Credit Scheme Uncovered In Long Island: USDOJ
Nation’s Largest Covid-19 Tax Credit Scheme Uncovered In Long Island: Usdoj Federal authorities announced on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, that seven people have been charged in a $600 million COVID-19 tax credit fraud scheme, the largest of its kind in U.S. history, uncovered in Central Islip, New York. Keith Williams, Jamari Lewis, Morais Dicks, Janine Davis, Tiffany Williams, James Hames Jr., and Ewendra Mathurin, all current or former New York residents, are accused of filing over 8,000 fraudulent tax returns between November 2021 and June 2023. The defendants allegedly exploited the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and paid sick and family leave credit (SFLC), feder…
$44M COVID Tax Scheme: Long Island Trio Among 7 NYers Nabbed In Largest US Case Ever $44M COVID Tax Scheme: Long Island Trio Among 7 NYers Nabbed In Largest US Case Ever
$44M COVID Tax Scheme: Long Island Trio Among 7 NYers Nabbed In Largest US Case Ever Seven New Yorkers have been charged in a sweeping tax fraud scheme, accused of exploiting pandemic relief programs to steal over $44 million, federal prosecutors announced. The indictment by the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York, unsealed Wednesday, Jan. 22, alleges that the defendants filed over 8,000 fraudulent tax returns, seeking more than $600 million in COVID-19 relief funds through the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and related programs. Investigators determined the group successfully secured $44 million from the federal government. Defendants Long Island …
Dialing It Back: NY Students Would Be Barred From Using Phones During School Day Under Proposal Dialing It Back: NY Students Would Be Barred From Using Phones During School Day Under Proposal
Dialing It Back: NY Students Would Be Barred From Using Phones During School Day Under Proposal Students could soon go from scrolling to schooling. A bold initiative unveiled by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday, Jan. 22, would restrict smartphone use in all K-12 schools during the entire school day, including lunch time. The proposal, introduced as part of the governor’s 2026 Executive Budget, aims to prioritize student learning and mental health, Hochul’s office said. “From parents and teachers, to social justice and law enforcement leaders, New Yorkers agree that our young people succeed when they’re learning and growing, not clicking and scrolling,” Hochul said. Under the…
Child Sex Abuser With Over 100 Victims Dies In NY Prison Decades After Conviction Child Sex Abuser With Over 100 Victims Dies In NY Prison Decades After Conviction
Child Sex Abuser With Over 100 Victims Dies In NY Prison Decades After Conviction A man who confessed to sexually abusing over 100 children died in a New York State prison after nearly three decades behind bars. Louis VanWie, 82, died at the Coxsackie Correctional Facility on Tuesday, Jan. 14, a spokesperson for the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) confirmed to Daily Voice. An official cause of death will be determined by the Greene County Coroner’s Office. VanWie was serving a 30-year sentence that began in April 1997 after he pleaded guilty to sexual abuse and sodomy in Rensselaer County, records show. He admitted to molesting more than 100…
Bird Flu Outbreak At Suffolk County Poultry Farm Leads To Euthanasia Of 100K Birds Bird Flu Outbreak At Suffolk County Poultry Farm Leads To Euthanasia Of 100K Birds
Bird Flu Outbreak At Suffolk County Poultry Farm Leads To Euthanasia Of 100K Birds Health officials are working to contain an outbreak of bird flu at a Long Island poultry farm. The disease, known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or H5N1, was confirmed in a commercial poultry flock on a farm in Suffolk County, the county health department revealed Tuesday, Jan. 21. The farm’s owner reported unusual illness among the flock earlier this month, with test results from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirming the presence of H5N1 on Friday, January 17. No workers have shown symptoms, but potentially exposed employees are being tested and given preventive medic…
USPS Redesigns Money Orders: How New Security Elements Will Fight Fraud USPS Redesigns Money Orders: How New Security Elements Will Fight Fraud
USPS Redesigns Money Orders: How New Security Elements Will Fight Fraud The U.S. Postal Service is redesigning its money orders to include advanced security elements for combatting counterfeits and fraud, officials said. The USPS will debut the new money orders in February, the agency said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The redesigned orders will be red, white, and blue with an updated bank routing number. To enhance protection, the redesign incorporates watermarks, a security thread, and a QR code directing users to the USPS website. Additional security features remain undisclosed to further deter fraudulent activities. The current "legacy" des…
NY Siblings, 8 And 3, Have Been Missing For Days NY Siblings, 8 And 3, Have Been Missing For Days
NY Siblings, 8 And 3, Have Been Missing For Days Authorities in New York are asking for the public’s help in locating two young siblings who have been missing for days. Rockland County residents Mia Rea, 3, and her brother Franklin Sagnay, 8, both of Hillcrest, were last seen together with their non-custodial mother Miryam Aucancela on Sunday, Jan. 19. All three are believed to be in the Hillcrest area, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. No other information was given. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for…
Cookie Remix: Post Malone, Oreo Create Unique Flavor With Special Designs Cookie Remix: Post Malone, Oreo Create Unique Flavor With Special Designs
Cookie Remix: Post Malone, Oreo Create Unique Flavor With Special Designs Music and snacks collide as music star Post Malone is teaming up with Oreo to release a limited-edition cookie featuring unique flavors, designs, and a personal touch from the chart-topping artist. Oreo announced the partnership with the hip-hop and country musician in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The Limited Edition Post Malone OREO Cookies will have a one-of-a-kind swirled creme and designs inspired by Post Malone's world. The cookies feature a swirled creme combining salted caramel and shortbread flavors, sandwiched between a chocolate cookie and a golden cookie—a firs…
NYC Gets 'Closer' To Nine Inch Nails: Rock Hall-Of-Famers To Perform At Barclays Center NYC Gets 'Closer' To Nine Inch Nails: Rock Hall-Of-Famers To Perform At Barclays Center
NYC Gets 'Closer' To Nine Inch Nails: Rock Hall-Of-Famers To Perform At Barclays Center Nine Inch Nails are heading out on tour for the first time in three years, the rock band said. Nine Inch Nails have announced their long-awaited "Peel It Back Tour 2025", Live Nation said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 22. It's the first tour for the band led by singer and composer Trent Reznor since a 2022 tour across the U.S. and the United Kingdom. The group known for 90s alt-rock hits like "Closer" and "The Hand That Feeds" will play throughout Europe in June and July. The first U.S. show will be in Oakland, California, on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Nine Inch Nails will perform at&n…
'Mob Wives' Star Natalie DiDonato Vanishes After Missing PA Flight: Report 'Mob Wives' Star Natalie DiDonato Vanishes After Missing PA Flight: Report
'Mob Wives' Star Natalie DiDonato Vanishes After Missing PA Flight: Report Natalie DiDonato, known for her appearance on Season 5 of "Mob Wives," has been reported missing after failing to show up for two flights home, according to TMZ. The Las Vegas Police Department confirmed that a missing person report for DiDonato, 44, was filed on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2025. However, Philadelphia Police did not respond to our request for comment. According to TMZ, DiDonato’s family is deeply concerned after she failed to board a Jan. 5 flight from Philadelphia to her home in Florida. Friends and family said DiDonato appeared distressed and disconnected in recent phone calls and F…
Home Depot Adds DoorDash, Uber Eats For On-Demand Deliveries Home Depot Adds DoorDash, Uber Eats For On-Demand Deliveries
Home Depot Adds DoorDash, Uber Eats For On-Demand Deliveries Forget about only getting dinner delivered, you can now use Uber Eats and DoorDash to order tools, hardware, and other things you need to complete home projects. The Home Depot has expanded its delivery options by teaming up with DoorDash and Uber Eats, the home improvement chain said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The on-demand delivery apps will be able to bring customers some supplies and materials in as little as an hour. The apps join other options for the store like Instacart, same-day deliveries through the Home Depot website, and free next-day delivery. "We've n…
REAL ID Enforcement Set To Begin Nationwide: Here's When REAL ID Enforcement Set To Begin Nationwide: Here's When
Real ID Enforcement Set To Begin Nationwide: Here's When Travelers and those accessing federal facilities will soon need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another approved form of identification under new security requirements. The REAL ID Act, passed in 2005 in response to 9/11 Commission recommendations, requires stricter security standards for state-issued licenses and ID cards.  These credentials will be essential for boarding commercial flights, entering federal buildings, and accessing certain restricted facilities. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Pekoske emphasized the importance of compliance, …
Massive Ground Beef Recall: 167K Pounds Pulled Over E. Coli Risk Massive Ground Beef Recall: 167K Pounds Pulled Over E. Coli Risk
Massive Ground Beef Recall: 167K Pounds Pulled Over E. Coli Risk A recall of over 167,000 pounds of ground beef shipped nationwide is raising concerns about possible E. coli contamination. The recall, issued by Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co., affects products distributed to restaurants across the US. Health officials have linked the beef to 15 illnesses in one state, with symptoms appearing between Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, and Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. Key Details  Fresh products: “Use by” date of Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 Frozen products: Production date of Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 Inspection mark: “EST. 2574B” View product list here View product…
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Jan. 21 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $20M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Jan. 21 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $20M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Jan. 21 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $20M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday Mega Millions drawing with a recently reset jackpot. The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Jan. 21 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $20 million, with an estimated cash option of $8.9 million. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 27-30-56-64-65 with a Mega Ball of 22 and a Megaplier of 3X If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24.  Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350&…
Mystery Drones Over NJ? Trump Says 'I Just Got Here! But Promises Answers Mystery Drones Over NJ? Trump Says 'I Just Got Here! But Promises Answers
Mystery Drones Over NJ? Trump Says 'I Just Got Here! But Promises Answers Since November, New Jersey skies have been abuzz with mystery drones. And now President Donald Trump promises answers.  Shortly after his inauguration, Trump addressed the peculiar sightings, including reports of drones flying over his Bedminster golf club, calling the activity “interesting” and vowing to get to the bottom of it. "In fact, I’d like to know because I just got here. I just came here. I would like to find out what it is and tell the people," he said Monday, Jan. 20 after an inquiry from a reporter. "In fact, I’d like to do that. Can we find out what that was, Susie? OK? W…
Slice Of Versailles: French Chateau-Inspired Estate On Long Island Could Be Yours For $15M Slice Of Versailles: French Chateau-Inspired Estate On Long Island Could Be Yours For $15M
Slice Of Versailles: French Chateau-Inspired Estate On Long Island Could Be Yours For $15M Here’s your chance to live like royalty. Tucked away at the end of a private road on Long Island is “Haut Bois,” a sprawling, French chateau-inspired estate that’s among New York’s most expensive residential real estate listings. Asking price? $15 million. Built in 1917 by celebrated architect Ogden Codman Jr., the elegant brick and stucco mansion – located in Brookville at 1985-4 Cedar Swamp Road – boasts seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms. Situated on eight acres, the abode is dripping in luxury, and ivy. Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty “Drawing inspiration from the Louis XI…
Buffalo Bills Fans Take Pity On Mark Andrews After Particularly Bad Game Buffalo Bills Fans Take Pity On Mark Andrews After Particularly Bad Game
Buffalo Bills Fans Take Pity On Mark Andrews After Particularly Bad Game Buffalo Bills fans are paying it forward to Mark Andrews as Baltimore Ravens fans are sending him death threats following a particularly bad NFL Playoffs game. "As many of you know Ravens TE wasn't able to catch the game tying 2 point conversion and upset Ravens fans," organizers of a GoFundMe posted along with a $5,000 goal that was easily topped in one day.   As of 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, the ragtag group, known as "Bills Mafia," raised nearly $20,000 on behalf of the Breakthrough T1D fund. The sure-handed Andrews, one of the Ravens' most prolific pass catchers and relia…
Car Fire Blocking Multiple Lanes Of Long Island Highway During Evening Commute Car Fire Blocking Multiple Lanes Of Long Island Highway During Evening Commute
Car Fire Blocking Multiple Lanes Of Long Island Highway During Evening Commute A car fire was blocking multiple lanes of a Long Island highway during the evening commute Tuesday, Jan. 21. Fire and aid crews were dispatched to the Wantagh State Parkway in East Meadow for a car fire in the southbound lanes near Stewart Avenue shortly before 6 p.m. All but one of the eastbound lanes were blocked by emergency responders, Department of Transportation cameras showed. It was not immediately clear whether anyone was injured. The incident was causing delays for evening commuters, with traffic backed up to the Northern State Parkway. This is a developing story. Check back t…
Riverhead Boy, 16, Has Been Missing Over Week Riverhead Boy, 16, Has Been Missing Over Week
Riverhead Boy, 16, Has Been Missing Over Week If you’ve seen this missing teen, police want to hear from you. Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a Long Island teenager who has been missing for over a week. Zyddon Powell, 16, of Riverhead, was last seen on Sunday, Jan. 12, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black sweatpants, and black sneakers. It was not immediately clear where Powell was last seen. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the …
ICE Enforcement Allowed At Schools, Churches Under New Trump Policy ICE Enforcement Allowed At Schools, Churches Under New Trump Policy
ICE Enforcement Allowed At Schools, Churches Under New Trump Policy Federal immigration authorities now have the ability to arrest individuals in and around  schools and churches — areas previously considered sensitive.  This new policy change involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, announced on the second day of the new Trump Administration on Tuesday, Jan/ 21 by Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman and represents a significant shift from long-standing guidelines. “Criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s schools and churches to avoid arrest," Huffman said in a statement. "The Trump Administration …