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Heartbreaking Photo Appears To Show Teen Moments Before Deadly Central Park Carriage Crash
A newly released photo shows 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan smiling alongside his family in a horse-drawn carriage moments before a crash in Central Park claimed his life. The image, published by the New York Times and the New York Post, appears to have been taken shortly before the Thursday, June 17 incident near 71st Street and Center Drive that left the tourist dead and his family devastated. NYC horse carriage ban gains traction following tragic death of teen tourist https://t.co/NBLJXNyikM pic.twitter.com/hIlAGJWXm2 — New York Post (@nypost) June 18, 2026 Mahajan's father, De…
Politics
Mysteriously Absent NJ Congressman Tom Kean Promises Answers Upon Eminent Return
New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. will be returning to Washington on Tuesday, June 30 after a months-long absence attributed only to a personal health issue, an aide said. Kean, a Westfield resident and scion of a New Jersey political dynasty, has been away from Congress since March and has missed 135 votes, while refusing to disclose his absence. He has not been seen his public since his absence from the Hill and reporters have failed to track him down. Harrison Neely, a spokesman for Kean, said he will disclose the reason for his absence when he returns. While away, Kean has remained ac…
News
ICE's Roxbury Warehouse Was Supposed To Hold Thousands — Now It May Never Open: Report
A controversial plan to convert a warehouse in Roxbury into an immigration detention center appears to be dead after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reportedly decided not to move forward with the project, the New York Times exclusively reported on Thursday, June 18. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is planning to shed seven of the 11 warehouses it purchased for approximately $1 billion as part of President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement strategy, either by selling them or transferring them to other federal agencies, the outlet said. Among the facilities reportedly being…
News
Pregnant Woman Shoots Bystander, Crashes Into Hotel Before Killing Herself: DA
An 8-month-pregnant woman opened fire outside a Massachusetts hotel, wounded an innocent bystander, crashed her vehicle into the building, and then took her own life during a violent early morning incident, according to police. The violence unfolded around 12:55 a.m. Thursday, June 18, at the Sturbridge Plaza Hotel on Haynes Street in Sturbridge, prompting a large response from local and state police. Investigators believe the woman went to the hotel looking for two people she knew, Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early said. She fired shots from outside the building, striking a bystande…
News
Woman Killed In Freak Vehicle Accident While Helping Family Member
An 81-year-old woman died after suffering serious injuries in what authorities describe as a tragic accident involving a parked vehicle in Easton, police announced. Easton police responded to the 100 block of Young Street at approximately 10:17 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, for a reported accident, according to investigators. Officers found the woman suffering from serious injuries at the scene. She was transported to a local hospital, where she later died from those injuries, police said. Investigators believe the woman was assisting a family member who was working on a motor vehicle parked …
Lifestyle
Former Pan Am Pilot Reaches New Heights as a Poet at 93 with "Never Too Late"
Roy Everett Butler's debut poetry collection, published by Spines, explores aging, aviation history, and the quiet beauty of everyday life. At 93 years young, former Marine Corps aviator and Pan American World Airways pilot Roy Everett Butler has embarked on a remarkable new journey. Published by Spines, Butler’s debut book, “Never Too Late,” is a heartfelt collection of over 300 poems and reflections. Written entirely in his nineties, the anthology proves that creativity, curiosity, and personal discovery have no expiration date. Click here to purchase Never Too Late on Amazon or Barnes &a…
Business
Popular Toy Linked To Choking Incidents, Sparking Huge Recall
A popular baby teething toy is being recalled after several children choked or suffered respiratory distress. GOPO Toys issued the recall for about 70,410 GOPO TOYS Pull String Teething Toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 18. The teethers violate the mandatory federal toy safety standard because the silicone strings are smaller and longer than allowed. The recalled toy's strings can reach the back of a child's throat and become lodged, creating a serious and deadly choking hazard. GOPO has received three reports of children choking on the…
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Footage Released Of Deadly NJ Police Pursuit Involving Juveniles: AG
The identities of the Ewing police officers involved in a pursuit of juveniles that ended in the death of a child in another last December, along with video footage, were released by the New Jersey Attorney General's Office. At 6:24 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, Ewing police responded to a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle theft of a white Kia near Clover Avenue, authorities said. While operating a marked police vehicle, Officer Edward Lester observed a car matching the description of the Kia that was reported stolen, authorities said. The identities of the individuals in the civilian vehi…
Business
Urgent Recall Issued For Fireworks Sold In Northeast Before Fourth Of July
If you purchased fireworks in Pennsylvania to celebrate the Fourth of July, you should check what you bought. Bada Boom Fireworks is recalling about 1,060 Pyro Diablo-branded "Diablo Rising" 9-shot fireworks cakes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 18. The fireworks contain a pyrotechnic composition that's higher than the legal limit for aerial fireworks intended to produce sounds. The overloaded cakes can explode with greater force than expected, potentially creating burn and fire risks. No injuries or incidents had been reported as of t…
Police & Fire
11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds
A federal investigation uncovered a massive benefits fraud scheme that allegedly drained more than $1.4 million from taxpayer-funded programs in Massachusetts. The charges were announced Thursday, June 18, after a Homeland Security Investigations probe led to indictments against 15 suspects, including 11 people living in the country illegally and four U.S. citizens. According to the Department of Justice, the scheme involved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, MassHealth benefits, disability payments, unemployment benefits, and other public assistance programs. Feder…
Sports
Northeast Baseball Team Cancels Pride Game After Players Refuse To Wear Rainbows
An independent baseball team in eastern Pennsylvania forfeited a game after several players refused to wear rainbow jerseys for an LGBTQ+ Pride Night. The York Revolution announced that it would not play its scheduled home game against Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on Thursday, June 18. The teams play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, which isn't affiliated with MLB clubs. A free community Pride event will still be held at WellSpan Park in York from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Game tickets will be treated like a rainout and can be exchanged for any remaining 2026 r…
Sports
Scottish Fans Discover BJ's Stores As Tartan Army Invades Northeast With Passion, Charity
BJ's Wholesale Club is the latest Northeast staple that the Tartan Army has invaded. Scottish nutrition influencer Fraser Reynolds stopped by a BJ's store to show what the wholesale retailer offers to his roughly 500,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok. Reynolds is among tens of thousands of supporters following the Scottish national team along the East Coast during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In the 96-second video, Reynolds goes on "a wee walkabout" in BJ's with a friend and a huge inflatable dog balloon animal. They check out everything on sale from bulk foods, the freezers, and…
Police & Fire
Camden Man Charged With Murder After Shooting: Prosecutor
A 45-year-old man was arrested and charged with first degree murder following a shooting earlier this month, authorities announced Thursday, June 18. Eric Irizarry is charged in the death of Luis Bonet, a 24-year-old Camden resident, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. At 12:23 a.m., on Tuesday, June 9, Camden County police responded to a ShotSpotter detection and found Bonet in the area of Baird Boulevard and Boyd Street, authorities said. Bonet was transported to Cooper University Hospital, where he was soon pronounced d…
Police & Fire
Teen Shot In Winslow Twp: Prosecutor
A 19-year-old shot was shot in Winslow Township Wednesday, June 17, authorities said. At 9:59 p.m., officers responded to Locust Court and found the victim, a 19-year-old man, inside a car that crashed into an unoccupied vehicle, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Winslow Township Police Chief Donald Lemons said. The man was transported to Cooper University Hospital and reported to be in critical, but stable condition, authorities said. The investigation is active and ongoing, authorities said.
News
ICE Agent Rammed By Victim Of Mistaken Identity, Real Suspect Self-Deported In March
A 39-year-old man who ICE agents had apparently mistaken for another man who had already fled the country is facing federal charges, according to federal officials. Eduardo Cruz Garcia, of Barnegat, was charged by criminal complaint with assaulting a federal officer while the officer was performing official duties and inflicting bodily injury in connection to the Monday, June 15 incident on Route 72 in Manahawkin, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Cruz Garcia appeared before a federal magistrate judge in Trenton on Wednesday, June 17 and was ordered detained. Agents wearing vests mar…
Police & Fire
NJ Police Sergeant Dies In Sleep, Leaving Family, Colleagues Heartbroken
The sudden death of an Englewood police sergeant has left his family, fellow officers, and the community mourning the loss of a man described as a dedicated officer, trusted friend, and devoted father. Sgt. Matthew DePetro died in his sleep following a medical event, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched by Englewood PBA Local 216. DePetro was a longtime member of the Englewood Police Department whose death came as a shock to colleagues and loved ones, organizers said. The campaign says DePetro took great pride in serving the community but was most devoted to his family. Organizer…
Police & Fire
Vineland Man Drove 108 MPH In Deadly Crash: Atlantic County Prosecutor
A Vineland man has been indicted on manslaughter charges following a deadly crash in Atlantic County, authorities announced Thursday, June 17. At 3:31 a.m., on Friday, Nov. 14, Alfredo Huertas-Vidal was driving a motor vehicle while impaired in Buena Vista Twp when it left the roadway in on multiple occasions before striking a tree in the woods, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Huertas-Vidal was traveling at 108 miles per hour at the time of the crash. Huertas-Vidal's passenger, Luis Martinez, a 43-year-old Vineland resident was killed in the crash, authorities said.
Business
Prices May Rise For Many Apple Products, CEO Warns: Here's Why
You could soon pay more for iPhones, Macs, iPads, and other devices as Apple faces soaring costs for memory and storage chips, according to a report. Apple plans to raise prices on its products to offset surging memory and storage costs, outgoing CEO Tim Cook told The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, June 17. Cook, who replaced co-founder Steve Jobs, will be replaced by senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus on Tuesday, September 1. While he didn't say when the increases would begin, how large they'd be, or which products would be affected, Cook calle…
Police & Fire
Man Indicted In Deadly Shooting Of Atlantic City Woman: Prosecutor
A 26-year-old Atlantic County man has been indicted following the deadly shooting of Jaylou Marlenne Pineda-Lopez, authorities announced Thursday, June 18. Franklin Junior Felipe De La Paz is facing manslaughter charges, along with being in possession of a large-capacity ammunition magazine, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. At 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, officers responded to 2202 Hamilton Ave. and found Pineda Lopez, 22, with a gunshot wound, authorities said. She was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Lopez had emigrated from the Dominican Republic to work…
Police & Fire
Man Exposed Genitals To Girls: Medford Twp PD
A man is at large after he exposed his genitals in Medford Township, authorities announced Wednesday, June 17, authorities said. At 1:23 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, officers responded to Bob Bende Park amid reports of a man intentionally exposing his genitals in front of girls during an athletic event, Medford Township police said. Anyone with information about the incident or the suspect, is asked to contact the Medford Township Police Detectives at 609-654-7375 or via email,
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Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Airlifted After Crash: Medford Twp PD
A 21-year-old Shamong resident was airlifted after a crash in Medford on Tuesday, June 16, authorities said. At 1:29 p.m., officers responded to Hawkin Road and Chairville Road after a 2019 Ducati motorcycle was traveling east when a 2012 U-Turn, operated by a 74-year-old Medford man, attempted to make a U-turn, Medford Township police said. The motorcyclist applied a hard brake to avoid a collision, but lost control of the bike and slid into the Honda, police said. The motorcyclist was airlifted to a nearby hospital with serious injuries, police said. The crash remains under investigation…
Police & Fire
Teen Charged In Deadly Bridgewater Crash: Prosecutor
A 19-year-old Bridgewater resident has been in charged following a fatal car crash in the township, authorities announced Wednesday, June 17. At 9:41 p.m., officers responded to Finderne Avenue near Van Veghten Drive and saw a two-car crash between a Honda and a Kia, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay and Bridgewater Township Chief of Police John Mitzak said. The Honda, driven by Dylan Baez, was travelling north when it crossed over the centerline into the southbound lane striking the Kia …
Weather
Timing Shifts For Potent Storm System Bringing Downpours, Strong Wind Gusts
A potent storm system is about to make for a rough ride for parts of the Northeast. The US National Weather Service says a cold front will bring showers and a chance of thunderstorms on Thursday, June 18. Some storms could turn severe, with strong to damaging wind gusts the main concern. The main window for stronger storms is expected from midday into the afternoon, with some activity lasting into Thursday evening, according to the National Weather Service and AccuWeather. AccuWeather’s latest severe thunderstorm map shows one risk zone focused on eastern New York, northeastern Pennsylvani…
Business
Popular Food Sold At Aldi Recalled Over Undeclared Allergen: What To Know
More than 500,000 packages of macaroni and cheese sold at Aldi supermarkets nationwide are being recalled because they may contain an undeclared allergen. BEF Foods Inc. issued the voluntary recall for about 525,645 packages of its Park St. Deli Macaroni & Cheese, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The action expands on a previous recall issued in March. The FDA said that the macaroni and cheese may contain soy lecithin that was not listed on the packaging. People with soy allergies or sensitivities could face adverse reactions if they consume the re…
Business
JetBlue Scaling Back At Newark, NYC Airports Amid Cost-Cutting Push: Report
JetBlue Airways is downsizing its presence in the greater New York City area amid years of economic turbulence and the recent surge in fuel prices from the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline will close its flight attendant base at Newark Liberty International Airport, along with tech operations bases at Newark and LaGuardia Airport, JetBlue told CNBC on Wednesday, June 17. The closures are expected to happen in the fall. JetBlue said that no employees will lose their jobs, and staff will be able to bid or transfer to other bases. The airline also confirmed that it will make "targete…
Schools
AI Porn Of 60+ Classmates Sparks Federal Lawsuit Against PreK-12 School, Tech Firms
A federal lawsuit filed over a shocking AI child pornography scandal at Lancaster Country Day School accuses administrators of ignoring warnings, allowing the abuse to spread, and obstructing investigators, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, June 18. More than a dozen victims and their parents are suing the private school, two former students, their parents, and multiple artificial intelligence companies in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The complaint alleges two male students created approximately 350 sexually explicit “deepfake” images of at least 59 …
Obituaries
Founding Member Of Iconic Rock Band Chicago Dies
A key architect of one of rock’s most unmistakable sounds has died. Walter Parazaider, a founding member of Chicago and the saxophonist, flutist, and woodwind player whose vision helped define the band’s horn-driven style, died Wednesday, June 17, at age 81, according to multiple reports. Chicago announced his death in a statement posted to Facebook on Wednesday: "Chicago is heartbroken to share the sad news of Walter Parazaider's passing this morning. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and countless Chicago fans who are all grieving his loss today. "A Rock & Ro…
Police & Fire
Teen Tourist Killed When Central Park Carriage Horse Gets Loose: Police
An 18-year-old man died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park, police said. The incident happened near 71st Street and Center Drive at 2:47 p.m., according to the NYPD. Officers were told the man had fallen from the carriage, police said. He was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, according to the NYPD. According to ABC7, the man was an 18-year-old tourist. Footage of the horse breaking free and being chased by the driver was shared to X by Gus Stalton, the managing editor of the West Side Rag. Here’s a video of the h…
Weather
Storm System Packed With Damaging Winds, Downpours Nears: Updated Track, Timing
A new storm system is sharpening its aim. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely from midday into the afternoon on Thursday, June 18, across much of the Northeast, according to the National Weather Service. Some storms could become severe, with damaging winds the main concern. The updated AccuWeather track shows areas expected to see the strongest storms. One risk zone extends from northern New Jersey into New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and northern New England. Another zone stretches from northeastern Arkansas and southeastern Missouri toward the mid-Atlantic, includ…
Real Estate
$12.9M Alpine Estate With Pool, Spa, Theater Hits Market: Look Inside
One of Alpine's most expansive luxury estates has hit the market with an asking price of just under $12.9 million. View this post on Instagram Located at 7 Buckingham Dr., the gated property sits on approximately two manicured acres in one of Bergen County's most exclusive communities. The listing is represented by Taylor Lucyk and Abby Kahn of Christie’s International Real Estate Group. The home features seven bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms across three elevator-serviced levels. A library, private stud…
Weather
First Named Storm Of Hurricane Season Barrels Over World Cup Venue: See Projected Track
The Atlantic hurricane season has its first named storm, and it wasted no time making noise near one of the world’s biggest sporting stages. Tropical Storm Arthur barreled across Texas on Wednesday, June 17, as Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo faced off in a FIFA World Cup match in Houston. The match went ahead, and underdog Congo played Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal to a 1-1 draw. Arthur made landfall just northeast of Matagorda Bay, Texas, early Wednesday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm was expected to track along the Texas coast into Wednesday e…
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