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'The Wire' Actor Bobby J. Brown Identified After Fatal Southern Maryland Barn Fire 'The Wire' Actor Bobby J. Brown Identified After Fatal Southern Maryland Barn Fire
'The Wire' Actor Bobby J. Brown Identified After Fatal Southern Maryland Barn Fire The man killed in a Southern Maryland barn fire has reportedly been identified as "The Wire" actor Bobby J. Brown. A late-night attempt to jump-start a car in his Chaptico barn ended in horror for Brown, 62, who found himself trapped as the flames tore through his barn. Firefighters in St. Mary's County were dispatched just after 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, to the 36100 block of Roosevelt Boulevard for a reported barn fire with entrapment, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. 911 callers reported that a barn was on fire and a person was trapped inside. Crews from Leonardtow…
Real Wedding, Huge Stars Help Bad Bunny Rock Super Bowl LX: 'Together, We Are America' Real Wedding, Huge Stars Help Bad Bunny Rock Super Bowl LX: 'Together, We Are America'
Real Wedding, Huge Stars Help Bad Bunny Rock Super Bowl LX: 'Together, We Are America' The "Benito Bowl" featured many surprises during an energetic celebration of Latin America, including a wedding and a young boy receiving a Grammy Award. Superstar rapper Bad Bunny performed at halftime during Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, Feb. 8. The Puerto Rican artist was the first primarily Spanish-language solo act to headline the 13-minute concert on the NFL's biggest stage. The performance started with Bad Bunny walking through a sugarcane field, referencing Puerto Rico's history as a Spanish slave colony with sugar plantations. While singing "Tití Me Preguntó,…
New Video Shows View Of ICE Agent Who Killed Mother In Minneapolis (WATCH) New Video Shows View Of ICE Agent Who Killed Mother In Minneapolis (WATCH)
New Video Shows View Of ICE Agent Who Killed Mother In Minneapolis (Watch) Newly released video shows the view of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent when he killed a Minneapolis mother in her SUV. Right-wing media outlet Alpha News published video of the shooting on Friday, Jan. 9. Jonathan Ross, 43, was recording on his phone when he fired three shots at 37-year-old Renee Good in a south Minneapolis neighborhood. ICE agents were conducting an immigration raid near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue just before 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The 47-second video shows the first-person view of Ross, a veteran and former Border P…
'With Heavy Hearts,' Local Lunch Spot Forced To Close After 3 Years 'With Heavy Hearts,' Local Lunch Spot Forced To Close After 3 Years
'With Heavy Hearts,' Local Lunch Spot Forced To Close After 3 Years A beloved Troy lunch spot known for gourmet sandwiches and laid-back vibes is preparing to serve its final meals. Mallo’s, located at 156 4th Street, will shut its doors on Friday, Jan 23, the owners announced on Facebook. “With heavy hearts, we’re announcing that Mallo’s will be closing permanently,” they wrote. “Due to our landlords’ decision not to renew our lease, we are unable to continue operating.” The eatery, which opened in September 2022, quickly became a go-to lunch destination on Fourth Street, offering gourmet sandwiches and local, fresh ingredients in a cozy, deli-style setti…
Best Bakery In The Hudson Valley In 2025: General Bakeshop Best Bakery In The Hudson Valley In 2025: General Bakeshop
Best Bakery In The Hudson Valley In 2025: General Bakeshop We are thrilled to announce that General Bakeshop has been named Best Bakery in the Hudson Valley in the 2025 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! One Readers’ Choice voter put it plainly: “Amazing pastries and food,” while another declared, “No contest!”  The bakery's building was part of the Borden Condensed Milk Factory back in the 1800's. Photo supplied by General Bakeshop. That connection to its customers is intentional. “Our goal has always been to build a sense of community through food, this just proves that we are achieving our goal,” the team shared after the win. It’s…
Pantone Mocked For 2026 Color Of The Year Choice: 'Completely Uninspired' Pantone Mocked For 2026 Color Of The Year Choice: 'Completely Uninspired'
Pantone Mocked For 2026 Color Of The Year Choice: 'Completely Uninspired' The top color of 2026 isn't exactly a vibrantly bright hue. Pantone named the soft white "Cloud Dancer" as its 2026 Color of the Year, the color-matching company announced on Thursday, Dec. 4. Cloud Dancer is described as "a billowy white imbued with a feeling of serenity." The Carlstadt, New Jersey-based company said the color is a soothing contrast to a fast-paced world. "At this time of transformation, when we are reimagining our future and our place in the world, PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer is a discrete white hue offering a promise of clarity," said Leatrice Eisem…
'Facebook Detectives' Help Catch 3 Accused Of Vandalism At Playground In NY: Cops 'Facebook Detectives' Help Catch 3 Accused Of Vandalism At Playground In NY: Cops
'Facebook Detectives' Help Catch 3 Accused Of Vandalism At Playground In NY: Cops It didn’t take long for police — and a few sharp-eyed residents on social media — to crack a case of vandalism at an Orange County park after security cameras caught three people defacing a children’s playground, authorities said. According to the Town of Goshen Police Department, the incident happened on Monday, Nov. 10, at Myron C. Urbanski Town Park on Craigville Road, where officers discovered what they described as “malicious mischief” on playground equipment. Police later confirmed that the suspects had drawn obscene images on the children’s play area.   On Monday, Goshen Po…
School District Pushes For Road Safety After Crossing Guard’s Death In Dutchess County School District Pushes For Road Safety After Crossing Guard’s Death In Dutchess County
School District Pushes For Road Safety After Crossing Guard’s Death In Dutchess County Following the tragic death of a beloved Dutchess County crossing guard, city and school officials met to discuss safety changes along the busy roadway where he was struck only one day away from celebrating his 36th anniversary with his wife. James Montanino, 72, was fatally hit by a car Monday morning, Sept. 29, while helping children cross at 372 Church St. near Smith Elementary School in Poughkeepsie, as Daily Voice previously reported.  Police said the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. No alcohol or drugs are suspected, and the crash is being t…
Asthma Turned Out To Be Cancer: Within Days, NJ Teen Collapsed On Kitchen Floor, Died Asthma Turned Out To Be Cancer: Within Days, NJ Teen Collapsed On Kitchen Floor, Died
Asthma Turned Out To Be Cancer: Within Days, NJ Teen Collapsed On Kitchen Floor, Died One day, doctors thought it was asthma and a sinus infection. Two days later, 13-year-old Alexander Billson collapsed on the kitchen floor of his New Jersey home. And within 72 hours, he was gone. The Woodland Park eighth grader was removed from life support Monday, Sept. 29, just one day after doctors discovered a hidden cancerous tumor in his neck or chest, according to Facebook posts from his mother, Maria. Monday evening, she announced that the family would be removing him from life support. She said she washed and brushed his signature long, brown hair, braided it, and then cut it to b…
National Centenarian’s Day Exclusive: 100+ Man With Long Island Ties Shares Secrets To Long Lif National Centenarian’s Day Exclusive: 100+ Man With Long Island Ties Shares Secrets To Long Lif
National Centenarian’s Day Exclusive: 100+ Man With Long Island Ties Shares Secrets To Long Lif National Centenarian’s Day, celebrated each year on September 22, shines a spotlight on those who have reached 100 years of age and beyond. The day is about more than age — it’s about honoring achievements, resilience, and the wisdom of those who have lived through a century of change. Across the Northeast, centenarians are sharing their stories and reminding younger generations of what it takes not just to live long, but to live well. A Librarian’s Motto At 104 Caroline Emplit, 104, worked as a librarian at Amosland Elementary in Pennsylvania’s Ridley School District until she was 96. Her …
3 Officers Killed, 2 Injured Identified In York County Shooting; Gunman Dead (UPDATE) 3 Officers Killed, 2 Injured Identified In York County Shooting; Gunman Dead (UPDATE)
3 Officers Killed, 2 Injured Identified In York County Shooting; Gunman Dead (Update) The three Northern York County Regional Police Department detectives killed in a York County ambush have been formally identified, Pennsylvania State Police announced during a Thursday, Sept. 18 press conference. Two other officers were wounded, and the gunman, 24-year-old Matthew James Ruth, was killed. The detectives killed in the line of duty have been identified as Cody Beaker, Mark Baker, and Isaiah Emenheiser. Another Northern York detective and a York County Sheriff’s deputy remain hospitalized. The confrontation lasted just two minutes and 16 seconds from the time Ruth opened fire t…
EXCLUSIVE: 104-Year-Old Shares Longevity Secrets, Including The One That Surprised Her Most EXCLUSIVE: 104-Year-Old Shares Longevity Secrets, Including The One That Surprised Her Most
Exclusive: 104-Year-Old Shares Longevity Secrets, Including The One That Surprised Her Most At 104, Caroline Emplit still hits the gym, sews thousands of pillowcases, and keeps two books going at once. In an exclusive interview with Daily Voice, she revealed the simple motto she says has carried her through more than a century of life. The Simpson Meadows resident, born in Delaware and longtime Pennsylvania resident, marked her latest birthday this summer with not one, but four separate celebrations. She was surrounded by family, neighbors, and old friends who gathered to honor her remarkable life. But Emplit said her favorite birthday remains her 90th. Amosland Elementary in the …
'Bittersweet End': Popular Café In Hudson Valley Closes After 20 Years Of Breakfast, Tea 'Bittersweet End': Popular Café In Hudson Valley Closes After 20 Years Of Breakfast, Tea
'Bittersweet End': Popular Café In Hudson Valley Closes After 20 Years Of Breakfast, Tea For two decades, it was the kind of place where your waitress might’ve made the soup and remembered your favorite muffin. Now, Hudson is saying goodbye to Tanzy’s, the cozy café and gift shop on Warren Street that locals and tourists alike came to cherish. It officially closed its doors on Sunday, June 15. Owners and sisters Sandie Tanzillo-Gay and Tisha Tanzillo-Mulligan made the bittersweet announcement weeks before on Facebook, sharing that after 20 years of warm service, comforting breakfasts, and afternoon teas, they had decided to retire. “It has been a pleasure to serve the commun…
Last Call For Chicken Parm, Patio Nights: Local Restaurant Closing After 7 Years Last Call For Chicken Parm, Patio Nights: Local Restaurant Closing After 7 Years
Last Call For Chicken Parm, Patio Nights: Local Restaurant Closing After 7 Years A downtown Schenectady favorite known for its elevated comfort food and cozy-chic atmosphere is preparing for its last dinner service. Daley’s on Yates, located at 10 Yates Street, will close its doors for good on Sunday, June 15 — Father’s Day — capping off a seven-year run that earned the restaurant a devoted local following and a reputation for warm hospitality. “This was not an easy decision,” the restaurant wrote in a heartfelt announcement on Facebook Friday, June 6. “But we are incredibly grateful for the amazing seven years we’ve had serving our community… filled with so many wonder…
'Exciting' New Travel Channel Series Shines Spotlight On Capital Region 'Exciting' New Travel Channel Series Shines Spotlight On Capital Region
'Exciting' New Travel Channel Series Shines Spotlight On Capital Region Move over, Manhattan—New York’s Capital Region is getting its moment in the national spotlight! A brand-new TV series, “Selling the 518,” is set to premiere on the Travel Channel. The show, hosted by Rebecca Cavalieri of Gabler Realty, will take viewers beyond real estate listings and into the heart of Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, and the surrounding areas. Produced by Emmy-nominated The American Dream TV network, “Selling the 518” is all about showcasing the communities, businesses, and stories that make the 518 special, Cavalieri said on Facebook. Each 30-minute episode w…
Best Children's Museum In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Best Children's Museum In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum
Best Children's Museum In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum We are thrilled to announce that the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum has been named Best Children's Museum in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum is the region's premier destination for children and families. The museum offers interactive exhibits focusing on early literacy, art, STEM education, health, and the local community, providing an enriching environment where children can develop foundational skills through purposeful play and interpersonal connections, per its website. Mid-Hudson Discovery …
Best Farmers' Market In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Goshen Farmers' Market Best Farmers' Market In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Goshen Farmers' Market
Best Farmers' Market In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Goshen Farmers' Market We are thrilled to announce that the Goshen Farmers' Market has been named Best Farmers' Market in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, the Goshen Farmers' Market, sponsored by the Goshen Chamber of Commerce, is dedicated to promoting local agriculture and fostering a sense of community.  The market's mission, per its website, is to provide a platform for local food producers and artisans to connect directly with consumers in a welcoming environment.  The team at the Goshen Farmers' Market. Photo supplied by Goshen Fa…
Video Shows Route 17 Procession Escorting Body Of NJ Officer Steven Fernandez Home Video Shows Route 17 Procession Escorting Body Of NJ Officer Steven Fernandez Home
Video Shows Route 17 Procession Escorting Body Of NJ Officer Steven Fernandez Home The body of Ridgefield Park Police Officer Steven Fernandez was escorted back to New Jersey on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in a major procession along Route 17. Video captured by Boyd A. Loving shows Ridgefield Park Officer Steve Fernandez's body being escorted home Wednesday, Feb. 4. Boyd A. Loving Video of the procession was captured at the Route 17 Park & Ride in Ridgewood by Boyd A. Loving. The clip shows dozens of law enforcement vehicles traveling in the southbound lanes. The procession traveled along Route 17 through New York into New Jersey ending at approximately 4 p.m. Fer…
Doting Father Killed In Head-On Crash In Dutchess: 'Leaves Void That Can Never Be Filled' Doting Father Killed In Head-On Crash In Dutchess: 'Leaves Void That Can Never Be Filled'
Doting Father Killed In Head-On Crash In Dutchess: 'Leaves Void That Can Never Be Filled' Columbia County's William Michael "Bill" Dougher, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and cherished member of his community, is being remembered for his profound impact on those who knew him following a tragic head-on crash in Dutchess County. The crash occurred on Thursday, Jan. 23, just before 4 p.m., on State Route 9G in Red Hook, according to the Red Hook Police Department. Police said Dougher’s northbound Hyundai crossed into the southbound lane for unknown reasons, colliding head-on with a pickup truck. Dougher, age 68, of Germantown, had to be extricated from his vehicle and was …
Lacrosse Star Turned NY Account Executive Billy DiMaio Killed In New Orleans Attack Lacrosse Star Turned NY Account Executive Billy DiMaio Killed In New Orleans Attack
Lacrosse Star Turned NY Account Executive Billy DiMaio Killed In New Orleans Attack Chestnut Hill College and Holmdel High School are mourning the loss of alumnus Billy DiMaio ’22, a standout lacrosse captain and respected community leader, who was among the victims killed in the New Orleans terror attack on Wednesday, Jan. 1. DiMaio, 24, of Holmdel, graduated from Chestnut Hill College in 2022, where he excelled in both academics and athletics. As captain of the college’s lacrosse team in his senior year, he was known for his leadership, determination, and positive influence on teammates and peers. Posted by Billy Dimaio on Monday, July 31, 2023 "We are devastat…
Sudden Death Of NY Orangetheory Trainer Spreads Shock, Sadness: Honoring Jeremy Lee Whitehead Sudden Death Of NY Orangetheory Trainer Spreads Shock, Sadness: Honoring Jeremy Lee Whitehead
Sudden Death Of NY Orangetheory Trainer Spreads Shock, Sadness: Honoring Jeremy Lee Whitehead Jeremy Lee Whitehead, a highly respected Hudson Valley fitness trainer and Army veteran, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 14, in New Windsor, New York, according to his obituary on the Marra Funeral Home website. He was 36 years old. Born in Lakeland, Florida, Jeremy served as an Army combat medic in Afghanistan from 2009 to 2013. Those values carried into his civilian life, where he became a dynamic personal trainer at Orangetheory Fitness in Monroe.  Beyond fitness, Jeremy was a proud member of the Knuckle Draggerz Veterans Club and 9-Line, communities where his love for camaraderie an…
Family-Owned Pizzeria Announces Upcoming Opening In Hudson Valley: Here's Where Family-Owned Pizzeria Announces Upcoming Opening In Hudson Valley: Here's Where
Family-Owned Pizzeria Announces Upcoming Opening In Hudson Valley: Here's Where Pizza lovers will soon have an all-new eatery to make memories at in Northern Westchester.  Frankie's Pizza & Pasta is set to open in Briarcliff Manor, at 1872 Pleasantville Rd. within the Chilmark Shopping Center, owners Frank and Michele Dammacco announced in a social media post on Tuesday, Oct. 8.  Although an opening date has not yet been revealed, the Dammaccos said the pizzeria is "coming soon."  The eatery results from a passion long held by Frank Dammacco, Michele Dammacco wrote on social media.  "I am so extremely proud of my husba…
Acclaimed Restaurant Closing In Region After Decade: 'We Are Forever Touched' Acclaimed Restaurant Closing In Region After Decade: 'We Are Forever Touched'
Acclaimed Restaurant Closing In Region After Decade: 'We Are Forever Touched' For husband-and-wife team Nick and Sarah Suarez, it’s about to be a wrap on a decade of culinary excellence. Their Columbia County restaurant – Gaskins in Germantown — will hold its final dinner service on Sunday, Nov. 24, the couple announced on Facebook. “Deciding to close has been the hardest decision of our life,” they said in their post Wednesday, Sept. 11. “As strange as it feels to say goodbye, we know that what we have created, with all of you, has been truly spectacular.” The Suarezes said there was no single reason for the closure, “rather an understanding that after 10 years of …