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Penn State Senior's Suspected Killers' Photos, Video Released:
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New surveillance video and photos have been released as Philadelphia police search for the suspects accused of killing a Penn State senior during an apparent cellphone robbery in South Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Police Department announced Wednesday, June 10, that homicide detectives are seeking help identifying two males believed to be involved in the fatal shooting of William J. "Billy" Schmidt, 22. Schmidt, a Penn State senior who was expected to graduate in December, was walking home when he was shot on the 1900 block of Durfor Street at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, …
Police & Fire
Grieving Grandfather, Grandson Remain Critical After Deadly Perth Amboy Fire
A grandfather and his grandson remain in critical condition days after the house fire that killed an 11-year-old boy in Perth Amboy, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched to support the family. A GoFundMe organized by Carlos Vargas identified the child who died in the Chauncey Street blaze as the grandson of Perth Amboy resident Victor Burgos. "Our Perth Amboy community is mourning after a devastating house fire on Chauncey Street during the early morning hours of Friday," the campaign reads. "This heartbreaking tragedy claimed the life of an 11-year-old child and left multiple families…
Obituaries
McDaniel’s Winningest Coach Kevin Curley Dies At 54 After Cancer Battle That United Community
For months, Coach Kevin Curley’s community followed every update. The Johns Hopkins stays. The feeding tube. The chemotherapy. The hopeful return home. The prayers, donations, letters, and messages from the people he spent more than 30 years coaching, mentoring, and shaping. On Wednesday, May 27, that fight came to an end. Curley, the winningest men’s basketball coach in McDaniel College history, died at 54 after a battle with metastatic esophageal cancer, according to his obituary and a GoFundMe campaign created for his family. He was surrounded in his final hours by his wife, Alliso…
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Freak Accident Sends 12-Year-Old NJ Baseball Player To ICU
A prayer vigil on Thursday, May 28 drew dozens of family members, teammates, coaches, and supporters for a 12-year-old South Jersey baseball player who remains in critical condition after a freak accident earlier this week. Xavier Taylor, who plays for Maple Shade Youth Baseball, was accidentally struck by a ball during warmups on Tuesday, May 26, and was airlifted to Cooper University Hospital, according to 6abc. He remains in intensive care. Meanwhile, support for Xavier and his family continues to pour in from across South Jersey's tight-knit youth baseball community. More…
Police & Fire
NJ Grocery Store Owner Apologizes For 'Unacceptable Conditions'
The owner of three grocery stores in Monmouth County issued an apology for what he says were "unacceptable conditions" at the locations. Lou Scaduto, Jr., the president and CEO of Circus Foodtown, which has locations in Atlantic Highlands, Red Bank and Sea Girt, acknowledged recent issues with a supplier have led to shelves being barren. "It is not our intent to operate this way but our family-owned business is currently in a dispute with our primary grocery supplier that we are actively trying to work through," Scaduto said. "Despite what you may have seen on social media it is NOT our int…
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Support Swells After NJ Gravel Owner Dies Of Cancer
Kevin Cotta ran NJ Gravel in Wall Township for 20 years. Now the community is coming together for him. Cotta died on Tuesday, April 28 after batting multiple myeloma for two years. Despite his illness, Cotta remained devoted to his wife Lisa, their three children, his new puppy and his boy scout troop, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family. "Kevin’s determination and kindness inspired everyone around him, and he never let anything stand in the way of what he wanted to do," Cecelia Wingard, who organized the fundraiser said. At NJ Gravel, Cotta built lasting relat…
Police & Fire
NJ Chef, Teacher Planned To Leave Husband Before Deadly Stabbing: Affadavit
Monica Morris, a 51-year-old culinary teacher at Trenton High School, was planning to leave her husband, Jerome, before he stabbed her to death on Tuesday, April 28, according to an affidavit of probable cause obtained by Daily Voice. At 2:25 a.m., Morris' daughter called 911 and said, "he's killing my mom." Morris' daughter heard her mother yell that Jerome was trying to kill her and to call 911, according to the affidavit . After calling 911, Morris' daughter opened the door and found Jerome Morris, 50, on top of her bleeding mother with a knife in his hand, according to the aff…
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One Night Freeze Kills Entire NJ Cherry Farm Crop
One unseasonably cold night was all it took to kill all of the cherries at one popular U-pick New Jersey cherry farm. Rowand’s Cherry Farm was devastated by a severe freeze in April 2026 that destroyed all of its cherries, leaving the farm without its expected yearly income, reads a GoFundMe launched by farmer Stephen Rowand. The loss means the farm now faces a year without the revenue it depends on to operate, Rowand said. Funds raised will go toward covering essential expenses, including taxes, insurance, fertilizer, irrigation, and maintaining the orchard for future seasons, Ro…
Police & Fire
Teen Motorcyclist Killed In NJ Crash Was On Brink Of New Life Chapter, Cousin Says
Support is pouring in for the family of a 19-year-old New Jersey college student who was killed in a motorcycle crash last week. Michael Vasquez-Chicaiza died after a crash in Lebanon Township on Saturday, April 18, at approximately 9:20 p.m., as previously reported by Daily Voice. Following the tragedy, a GoFundMe created by his cousin Jacob Weiss is seeking support for Michael’s family as they cope with the loss and related expenses. Michael was born in Ecuador, to his parents, Edison Marcelo Vasquez and Lilian Alicia Chicaiza, according to his obituary on the Martin Funeral Home website…
Police & Fire
Support Swells After Toms River Family Loses Home In Fire
The community is rallying around a Toms River family after their home was lost in a fire, with a woman ending up in the ICU. At 10:50 a.m. on Monday, April 13, Toms River Township police and fire responded to a residence on Tuyahov Blvd. for a structure fire and promptly tolled a second alarm, firefighters said. Maryann McAddo woke up to the smell of smoke coming from her son Garret's room, not realizing he had already left for school, and immediately screamed for help from the neighborhood, according to a fundraiser set up to support the family. A neighbor went into the …
Police & Fire
Support Swells After Manalapan Family Loses Home, Dog In Fire
The community is coming together to support a family in Manalapan that lost their home in a fire on Saturday, April 11. At 2 p.m., firefighters responded to Regency Way and were met with heavy fire conditions and worked to bring the fire under control as numerous other departments responded, the Manalapan Fire Department said. A fundraiser has been set up to support the homeowners, Alan and Sab Bright. "Alan and Sab Bright have been pillars of the Manalapan community for decades. Alan has dedicated countless hours as a volunteer for the Manalapan Soccer Club, while Sab has served as …
Police & Fire
Missing Man Jose Reyes Found Dead Along Raritan River: Report
A 25-year-old man who had been missing for nearly a month was found dead along a river in New Jersey, NJ Advance Media reports. The body of Jose Reyes, who was reported missing on Feb. 24, was found along the Raritan River near The Edge on March 25, the outlet said citing New Brunswick police. A GoFundMe by Yudelis Nunez for Reyes' family had raised more than $12,000 as of press time. "Jose 'Bebo' Reyes was only 25 years old, but in that short time, he touched the lives of everyone around him," it reads. "He was the most loving and family-oriented person—always there for his parents, sibli…
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NJ Family Grieving Teen Killed By Alleged Stalker Faces Yet Another Tragedy
The family of Maria Niotis, the teen girl who was allegedly killed along with Isabella Salas by a 17-year-old boy last fall, is facing yet another tragedy. Chris' Family Diner was destroyed in a fire over the weekend on South Orange Avenue in South Orange, was apparently owned by Maria's family as first reported by NJ Advance Media. A three-alarm fire in South Orange Sheena Collum Facebook The diner, Gladys Nails and Ambiance Jewelers are all closed following the blaze. A GoFundMe launched for the diner had raised more than $4,000 as of Thursday, March 19. "For 25 years,…
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Support Swells For Dying NJ Man Who Devoted His Life To Others
Christopher Treiber, a 62-year-old East Brunswick man, is facing a rare and aggressive form of cancer. And now the community is coming together to lend a hand. A fundraiser has been set up to support Treiber, who has spent years advocating for the rights and well-being of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as his cancer has led to him going into hospice care. "Even now, he faces this final chapter with grace, faith, and the same selflessness that has defined his life," Muccioli said. The fundraiser is meant to assist his wife, Cathy and daughter, Emily, with the…
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NJ Plummets In Rankings For Immigrant Support, New Study Shows: Here's Why
One Mid-Atlantic state offers the best conditions for immigrants, while others across the Northeast lag behind, according to a new study. SmileHub released its 2026 list of Best States for Immigrants on Tuesday, March 4. The report evaluated all 50 states using 16 measures tied to social support, economic opportunity, and legal stability for immigrants. The study was released as outrage grows toward President Donald Trump's mass deportation efforts, along with Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids that have stoked fears among immigrants of all legal statuses. "Over 53 mi…
Police & Fire
Jersey Shore Restaurant Announces Closure
A mainstay on the boardwalk has closed its doors. Stella Marina, which opened in 2009, abruptly announced it was shutting down on Monday, March 2. "With heavy hearts, we announce the closing of our doors," the restaurant said on social media. "It has been a true privilege to serve the Asbury Park community over the past several years. We are deeply grateful to our incredible staff, loyal customers, friends, and community supporters who made Stella such a special destination on the beach. Asbury Park, thank you for the memories, the support, and the love." The restaurant was owned by J…
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1-Star Reviews Flood NJ Bakery After Gov. Mikie Sherrill Visit
A family-owned bakery in South Jersey is responding after receiving a wave of 1-star reviews and negative messages following a visit from Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Sherrill shared photos to social media, after stopping by Two Sweet Boutique on Hurffville Road in Deptford. Mikie Sherrill at Two Sweet Boutique. Gov. Mikie Sherrill Facebook “Loved meeting Alex and Jeanne, the owners of Two Sweet Boutique in Deptford. They even made me one of their famous – and delicious – cinnamon rolls!” Sherrill wrote. “We’re moving full speed ahead on our Saving You Time & Money agenda so that famil…
Obituaries
NJ 8th Grader's Sudden Death Spreads Sadness, $24K Raised For Family
A South Jersey eighth grader has died suddenly, leaving her school and community in mourning. Malani Matthews, a student at Middle Township Middle School in Cape May Court House, died early Thursday morning, Feb. 26, Superintendent of Schools Stephanie DeRose said in a letter to families dated Feb. 27. Members of the District Crisis Intervention Team were made available to provide counseling and emotional support for students, the superintendent said. Therapy dogs were also brought on-site to comfort students and staff. Malani GoFundMe photo “We extend our deepest sympathy an…
Obituaries
Brazilian Church Rallies After NY Mom Killed, Teen Injured In Botched Murder-Suicide
An outpouring of support is growing for the family of a Long Island mother killed in a botched murder-suicide that left her estranged husband hospitalized and a teenage relative injured. Adriana Paulino Barbosa, 46, was fatally stabbed at a home on Granny Road in Farmingville around 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, as Daily Voice reported. Investigators determined her estranged husband, Marcos Marques-Leal, 57, stabbed Barbosa, injured a teenage relative inside the home, and then attempted to take his own life, according to Suffolk County Police. Marques-Leal has been charged with second-degre…
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NJ Dad Of 7, Arts Leader In Coma After 'Catastrophic' Crash, Campaign Says
A popular Elizabeth arts leader and father of seven is in a coma following a car crash on Sunday, Feb. 15. Now, a GoFundMe has been launched by The Institute of Music in Elizabeth, where Gent serves as outreach coordinator, in an effort to aid his family. "Darryl is currently in a coma, and we are all holding our breath as we wait for signs of recovery," the campaign reads, describing the "catastrophic" crash. "For a man who ‘never stops moving’ and has spent his life advocating for others, this sudden stillness is felt deeply by everyone who knows him." Gent was born in Queens and raised …
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Dad Of 4 Seized By ICE While Working, Held In NJ: 'Our World Turned Upside Down'
A Long Island cab driver’s sudden detention by federal immigration agents has left his wife and four children reeling — and scrambling to cover legal bills and basic living expenses. Xavier Piedra Cueva was taken into custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Tuesday, Feb. 10, while working in Suffolk County, according to his cousin, Jacqueline Sandoval of Vermont. Cueva, a dual citizen of Ecuador and Spain, entered the United States legally over a decade ago but overstayed his visa, Sandoval told Daily Voice. She said her cousin does not have authorized work status but has no…
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Community Steps Up After Fishing Boat Sinks, Search Halted With 6 Missing: 'Just Devastating'
A fishing trip out of Gloucester turned tragic Friday when the vessel Lily Jean sank about 25 miles off the coast of Massachusetts with seven people on board. Now the community is coming together to help the families who lost their loved ones. The fishing boat went down silently on Saturday, Jan. 31. The Coast Guard located a debris field in the water, and one crewmember was later found dead. Officials suspended their search with six still missing at sea. The Coast Guard identified all seven people on board on Monday. Among them was Accursio “Gus” Sanfilippo, the boat’s captain. …
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Sergeant Put On Desk Duty After Doorman Dies In Wrong-Way Taconic Crash: Report
The family of a Westchester County man killed in a wrong-way crash on the Taconic State Parkway is receiving an outpouring of community support as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the deadly collision involving an off-duty New York City police sergeant. Peekskill's Manuel Boitel, 61, was killed late Thursday night, Jan. 22, when his vehicle was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver on the Taconic in the Town of Mount Pleasant, as Daily Voice previously reported. Boitel was taken to Westchester Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. &…
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Teen Critically Injured In Howell Crash, $15K Raised For Family
Support is on the rise for a Howell family whose teen daughter was left in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle outside her home earlier this week. A GoFundMe launched by Arielle Vizzini said 13-year-old Mia Martinez of Howell was hit by a car while crossing the street in front of her home. “She was rushed to her local trauma center, where doctors quickly realized that only a fraction of her injuries were initially visible,” Vizzini wrote. Those sharing the fundraiser on Facebook said the crash happened Wednesday, Dec. 10. Without identifying Mia as the victim, police said th…
Lifestyle
Siena Coach Suffered Traumatic Brain Injury At NY Home; Support Floods In For Wife, 3 Kids
A massive wave of support is pouring in for Long Island native and Siena men’s lacrosse head coach Liam Gleason after he suffered a serious head injury in an accident at his Saratoga County home. Gleason, 40, was injured at his Halfmoon residence on Sunday, Nov. 30, as Daily Voice reported. He was hurt after falling down a flight of stairs, the Albany Times Union further reported. New York State Police and paramedics responded to the home, and CPR was administered before he was transported to a nearby hospital. The accident left Gleason with a traumatic brain injury, according to a GoFundM…
Police & Fire
NY Firefighter Who Lost Wife To Cancer Now Battling Brain Tumors; Community Rallies In Support
A Long Island firefighter who recently lost his wife to cancer is now facing his own battle with brain tumors, sparking a wave of support from colleagues, friends, and neighbors. First Lieutenant Warren Collins, a longtime member of the Washington Engine Co. #2 of the Riverhead Fire Department, recently underwent major surgery and is now facing intensive treatments and a long road to recovery, according to a GoFundMe launched by fellow firefighter Jordan Palmer, the company’s second lieutenant. In the fundraiser, Palmer said Collins has been “the steady, uplifting heart” of the company for …
Police & Fire
Fire Destroys Martinsville Home Of Somerville Police Officer, Family
A Somerville police officer and his family lost everything when a fast-moving fire tore through their Martinsville home on Saturday, Nov. 15, according to the Finderne Fire Department. Vito Spadea Instagram The call came in just before noon, when Tower 30 was requested for a house fire after clearing an alarm in Finderne Heights, officials said. The fire left the Spadea family — Vito, Kim, and their two young daughters — with nothing but the clothes they escaped in, according to a GoFundMe launched for the family. By Sunday morning, the GoFundMe organized by Lindsey Cal…
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NJ Restaurant Owner Wrongfully Detained By ICE, Mayor Says
Ruperto Marquez, the co-owner and chef at Emilio's Kitchen in Atlantic Highlands has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement since last month, authorities said. Marquez was taken into custody by ICE agents on Sunday, Oct. 19 in front of St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Mayor Lori Hohenleitner said. The father of three, who runs the restaurant with his brother, Emilio, was wrongfully detained, Hohenleitner said. Marquez " has employment authorization through the proper channels," Hohenleitner said. He remains in custody at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in …
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Teen Charged With Murder In Stabbing Of Boy At 100-Person Long Island Party: Cops
A 17-year-old has been charged in the stabbing death of a 15-year-old boy at a party attended by 100 teenagers on Long Island, authorities said. Liam Delemo, of West Babylon, was stabbed at the Carlton Road and Avenue C party in West Babylon around 10:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, when a fight broke out outside the residence, Suffolk County Police said. Liam was taken to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where he was pronounced dead, police said. On Monday, Nov. 10, authorities said a 17-year-old had been charged with second-degree murder. His name was withheld due to his ag…
Obituaries
NJ Native, St. John's Student Dies Suddenly In Queens
Family and friends are mourning the loss of Giovani Amores, an 18-year-old New Jersey native remembered for his kindness, confidence, and joy. Amores passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 16, in Queens, NY, according to his obituary posted on the Fanwood Memorial Funeral Home website. A cause of death was not immediately clear. Born in Hoboken, Giovani grew up in Jersey City and graduated from St. Joseph’s High School earlier this year. In August, he began his freshman year at St. John’s University, where he was “filled with excitement and ambition for the future,” his obituary said. …
Schools
Classmates Escort Autistic Teen To School After Bullying Attack As NY Mom Urges Reform
When bullies tried to break Tyler RocheTilden, his Long Island classmates had his back. Days after a vicious attack left the 15-year-old terrified to leave home, student athletes from Massapequa High School showed up at his door Tuesday, Sept. 30 – walking him to his homeroom class and proving he wasn’t alone. The heartwarming display came after an incident in Massapequa Park days earlier that left Tyler — who is on the autism spectrum and lives with severe anxiety — shaken and afraid to go outside, his mom Gina Moscato recounted on Facebook. In a series of posts that she shared with neigh…
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