Petition Making Waves to Rename Long Island Sound In Connecticut's Honor Petition Making Waves to Rename Long Island Sound In Connecticut's Honor
Petition Making Waves to Rename Long Island Sound In Connecticut's Honor Shortly after President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America on US maps, a new petition is calling to rename the Long Island Sound to reflect Connecticut’s contributions to pizza. A Change.org petition asks lawmakers to rename the Long Island Sound as the Gulf of Connecticut. "America has long ignored the greatness of CONNECTICUT! Such as being the pizza capital of the WORLD!!!" the Change.org petition reads. The joke petition had nearly 500 signatures by Thursday evening, Feb. 13. Gov. Ned Lamont also took a shot at Trump’s president…
Poll Shows Shift In Trump's Popularity, Especially Among This Group Of Americans Poll Shows Shift In Trump's Popularity, Especially Among This Group Of Americans
Poll Shows Shift In Trump's Popularity, Especially Among This Group Of Americans President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have taken a noticeable dip, according to a new —and one demographic shift stands out. The poll, conducted from Sunday, Feb. 9 to Tuesday, Feb. 11 by Economist/YouGov, found that more Americans now disapprove of Trump (48 percent) than approve (46 percent), marking a reversal from previous weeks.  His personal favorability has also declined, with 52 percent of respondents viewing him unfavorably, compared to 46 percent who see him favorably. Biggest Decline Among Younger Adults The most striking shift in Trump’s standing comes from younger ad…
Driver Nabbed Year After Hit-Run Severely Injured 91-Year-Old Pedestrian On Long Island: Police Driver Nabbed Year After Hit-Run Severely Injured 91-Year-Old Pedestrian On Long Island: Police
Driver Nabbed Year After Hit-Run Severely Injured 91-Year-Old Pedestrian On Long Island: Police A suspect is behind bars more than a year after a New Year’s Day hit-and-run crash left an elderly pedestrian seriously injured on Long Island. Fariddun Djumaev, 39, of Rego Park, Queens, was arrested on suspicion of leaving the scene of an incident causing serious injury Thursday, Feb. 13, Nassau County Police said. Officers were initially called about a crash involving a pedestrian near Hillside and Mineola avenues in Roslyn Heights on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. They found a 91-year-old man who was struck by an SUV while attempting to cross Mineola Avenue. The victim suffered severe trauma an…
Long Island Dad Killed In DUI Crash Leaves Behind Wife, Son: Campaign Long Island Dad Killed In DUI Crash Leaves Behind Wife, Son: Campaign
Long Island Dad Killed In DUI Crash Leaves Behind Wife, Son: Campaign A family is reeling after the sudden loss of a young husband and father at the hands of an alleged drunk driver on Long Island. Marco Antonio-Zuniga, 27, of Long Beach, was gravely injured when the vehicle he was riding in slammed into a tree on Stewart Avenue in Garden City early Sunday, Feb. 9, as Daily Voice reported. First responders rushed Marco to a hospital, but his injuries were too severe and he was pronounced dead, according to Nassau County Police. The 28-year-old driver, Christhian Velasquez-Geleano, of Long Beach, fled the scene and was arrested shortly after the crash. Office…
NY Firefighter, Father Of 3 Killed In Blaze Remembered As 'Fearless, Dedicated' Public Servant NY Firefighter, Father Of 3 Killed In Blaze Remembered As 'Fearless, Dedicated' Public Servant
NY Firefighter, Father Of 3 Killed In Blaze Remembered As 'Fearless, Dedicated' Public Servant A firefighter and father of three who was killed battling a blaze in upstate New York is being remembered for his dedication to the community. Binghamton Fire Department member John “JR” Gaudet, 40, was gravely injured when a wall collapsed during a firefight on the city’s Main Street on Wednesday night, Feb. 12, the agency confirmed. The 11-year veteran of the department later died at Wilson Hospital. Two other firefighters were hospitalized and listed in stable condition. Gaudet’s untimely loss sparked a flood of tributes, including from his brothers and sisters in uniform. “JR embodied…
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NY's Top Prosecutor Resigns After Orders To Drop Charges Against NYC Mayor Adams: Reports NY's Top Prosecutor Resigns After Orders To Drop Charges Against NYC Mayor Adams: Reports
NY's Top Prosecutor Resigns After Orders To Drop Charges Against NYC Mayor Adams: Reports Following orders to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Acting US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Danielle Sassoon has decided to resign, according to reports.  Sassoon, who took the position in January following the resignation of Damian Williams, announced her resignation in a short statement to her colleagues, NBC News and The New York Times reported on Thursday, Feb. 13.  According to NBC, Sassoon, who resigned alongside two senior federal prosecutors in Washington, made the decision only three days after receiving a me…
Luxury Watches & Lies: NY Real Estate Mogul Admits to $63M Investor Fraud Scheme Luxury Watches & Lies: NY Real Estate Mogul Admits to $63M Investor Fraud Scheme
Luxury Watches & Lies: NY Real Estate Mogul Admits to $63M Investor Fraud Scheme A New York real estate mogul formally confessed to masterminding a multi-million dollar investment fraud scheme. Elchonon Schwartz, 46, of New York City, pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a Georgia federal courtroom on Wednesday, Feb. 13, admitting that he swindled hundreds of investors through a crowdfunding platform meant for commercial real estate investments. Beginning in May 2022, Schwartz solicited funds for a large commercial real estate complex in Atlanta, Georgia, using the website Crowdstreet Marketplace. He raised around $54 million from 654 investors, prosecutors said. Later that…
As SNL50 Approaches, Colin Jost Announces Arena Comedy Show With Castmates As SNL50 Approaches, Colin Jost Announces Arena Comedy Show With Castmates
As SNL50 Approaches, Colin Jost Announces Arena Comedy Show With Castmates Live from Mohegan, it's Saturday night! As "Saturday Night Live" prepares to celebrate 50 years of comedy genius and iconic cultural moments, three cast members have announced a live standup show at Mohegan Sun Arena. "Colin Jost and Friends" will take place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Apr. 26, the Uncasville casino said in a news release on Thursday, Feb. 13. The "Weekend Update" co-anchor since 2014 and husband of actress Scarlett Johannson will be joined by fellow SNL cast members Marcello Hernández and James Austin Johnson. Jost has been a key part of SNL since joining as a writer…
Long Island Grandmother Mauled to Death by Hippo on African Safari, Husband Sues Tour Company Long Island Grandmother Mauled to Death by Hippo on African Safari, Husband Sues Tour Company
Long Island Grandmother Mauled to Death by Hippo on African Safari, Husband Sues Tour Company A New Jersey man is suing a Connecticut-based safari company after his wife was mauled to death by a hippopotamus during a bush walk in Zambia last year.  Craig Manders, 72, of Cranford, NJ, is suing African Portfolio, an Old Greenwich-based travel company, after a hippopotamus fatally attacked his wife, Lisa Manders, 70 — a Long Island, NY native — in Lower Zambezi National Park on June 5, 2024. NJ mom of three was mauled to death by a hippo that charged them on African safari: lawsuit https://t.co/An7NOJ2hpt pic.twitter.com/YFz7oRFoHA — New York Post (@nypost) February 13, 2025 …
From Planes To Trains: MacArthur Airport Will Link To LIRR Ahead Of Proposed Amtrak Expansion From Planes To Trains: MacArthur Airport Will Link To LIRR Ahead Of Proposed Amtrak Expansion
From Planes To Trains: MacArthur Airport Will Link To Lirr Ahead Of Proposed Amtrak Expansion Long Island is on the brink of a transportation revolution. State transportation officials are investing $150 million for a pedestrian walkway connecting the proposed North Terminal at MacArthur Airport to the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station in Ronkonkoma, Gov. Kathy Hochul said. The ambitious project, announced Wednesday, Feb. 12, will also include redesigned road networks and infrastructure upgrades aimed at enhancing accessibility and fueling economic growth, Hochul’s office said. “Long Islanders deserve modern, efficient transit systems that make their daily lives easier and fuel …
Musicians Push Congress To Stop Corporate Radio From Dodging Royalties Musicians Push Congress To Stop Corporate Radio From Dodging Royalties
Musicians Push Congress To Stop Corporate Radio From Dodging Royalties Hundreds of music legends and rising stars are calling on Congress to make major radio companies equitably pay artists when their songs are played on air. Popular 90s R&B group Boyz II Men met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to advocate for the American Music Fairness Act, a bill aiming to require corporate radio stations to compensate performers while protecting small, local broadcasters. The meeting happened on Thursday, Feb. 13 to coincide with World Radio Day. The Philadelphia-based singers of the hit song "End of the Road" spoke with three leaders in the House of Represent…
Denny's Closing 30 More Restaurants Than Planned: Here's Why Denny's Closing 30 More Restaurants Than Planned: Here's Why
Denny's Closing 30 More Restaurants Than Planned: Here's Why Denny's will close 30 more restaurants than expected, as the diner chain accelerates its efforts to shutter underperforming locations. Denny's will shut down between 70 and 90 restaurants in 2025, the company said in a news release and earnings call on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The chain closed 88 restaurants in 2024, bringing the total to nearly 180 closings expected by the end of 2025. While Denny's hasn't revealed which restaurants are on the closing list, the already shuttered locations were open for an average of 30 years. "In any mature brand, when restaurants have been opened that lo…
Yacht Club Owner, Hofstra Grad Arrested In Miami Night Club Assault: Report Yacht Club Owner, Hofstra Grad Arrested In Miami Night Club Assault: Report
Yacht Club Owner, Hofstra Grad Arrested In Miami Night Club Assault: Report A New Jersey attorney and prominent yacht club owner is facing assault and battery charges in Miami for bloody assault involving a glass cup on New Year's Day, according to a news report by Local10 and court records. Miami-Dade court records confirm that Michael Lupolover, 43, was charged with assault and battery on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Citing a report from Miami Beach PD, Local10 says Lupolover approached another man at Queen Miami Beach around 1:10 a.m. and told him that he didn't belong there. He continuously approached the man and gave him the middle finger, eventually hitting …
Valentine’s Day Scam Alert: How To Spot Red Flags Valentine’s Day Scam Alert: How To Spot Red Flags
Valentine’s Day Scam Alert: How To Spot Red Flags Authorities are warning the public about Valentine's Day scams as Friday, Feb. 14, approaches. Romance scams are usually initiated online and often prey on vulnerable people.  Scammers create fake online profiles and attempt to build phony emotional attachments until a potential victim is comfortable sending them money. Both men and women fall victim to these scams.  Many times, the criminal targets older people and those who may be struggling in a relationship and/or are emotionally vulnerable.  Even affluent, well-educated individuals have fallen prey to these scams.&nbs…
You Could Lose These 20+ Channels On YouTube TV If No Deal Is Reached: See The List You Could Lose These 20+ Channels On YouTube TV If No Deal Is Reached: See The List
You Could Lose These 20+ Channels On YouTube TV If No Deal Is Reached: See The List YouTube TV subscribers could lose CBS, Nickelodeon, and more than 20 other Paramount-owned channels if the companies don’t reach a new agreement. Paramount and YouTube TV have warned customers that channels like CBS, CBS Sports Network, and Comedy Central may disappear if the two sides don't have a new deal in place on Thursday. Feb 13. Two CBS affiliates, WLKY-TV in Louisville, Kentucky, and KCCI News in Des Moines, Iowa, told viewers that Google (YouTube's parent company) and Paramount Global must reach an agreement by 11 p.m. EST. Subscribers would also lose access to past library r…
Snowfall Predictions Updated For Accumulation, Locations As Weekend Storm Takes Aim Snowfall Predictions Updated For Accumulation, Locations As Weekend Storm Takes Aim
Snowfall Predictions Updated For Accumulation, Locations As Weekend Storm Takes Aim Snowfall is now expected over a broader area for a new winter storm that will move through the Northeast over the weekend. The system is expected to arrive in the early afternoon on Saturday, Feb. 15, with precipitation continuing through the overnight into Sunday, Feb. 16, according to the National Weather Service. A combination of rain, snow, and ice is likely from New York City, northern New Jersey and Pennsylvania through upstate New York and New England. There will be mainly rain from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, AccuWeather says. Earlier Report - Stormy Stretch: Forecasters…
This Renowned NY Icon Among Nation's Top 5 Hotels: New Rankings This Renowned NY Icon Among Nation's Top 5 Hotels: New Rankings
This Renowned NY Icon Among Nation's Top 5 Hotels: New Rankings U.S. News & World Report has released its 2025 Best Hotels Rankings, evaluating thousands of properties across the country to determine the premier destinations for travelers.  The latest list highlights top-tier accommodations that offer exceptional service, world-class amenities, and high guest satisfaction ratings. While luxury resorts in Hawaii and Colorado dominate the top of the rankings, the Northeast is represented with a standout hotel making its mark among the Top 5 in the country—The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad. What Is NoMad? NoMad, short for "North of Madison Square…
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Feb. 12 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $154M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Feb. 12 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $154M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Feb. 12 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $154M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, Feb. 12 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $154 million with a $71.4 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 15. The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 21-32-36-45-49 with a Powerball of 18 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…
Newly Minted Millionaire: $2M Lottery Jackpot Claimed By Huntington Station Woman Newly Minted Millionaire: $2M Lottery Jackpot Claimed By Huntington Station Woman
Newly Minted Millionaire: $2M Lottery Jackpot Claimed By Huntington Station Woman Lady Luck handed a Long Island woman a multi-million dollar jackpot. Rosario Mejia, of Huntington Station, claimed a top prize on the “$2,000,000 Cashword" scratch-off game, New York Lottery said. She walked away with a lump sum totaling $846,300 after paying Uncle Sam his cut. Mejia snagged the lucky ticket in Huntington, at the Park Stationary store located at 764 Park Avenue. There were still two of the $2 million top prizes remaining on the “$2,000,000 Cashword” ticket as of Wednesday, Feb. 12, lottery officials said. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery webs…
Feds Suing NY State Officials Over 'Green Light' Immigration Law: 'We're Coming After You' Feds Suing NY State Officials Over 'Green Light' Immigration Law: 'We're Coming After You'
Feds Suing NY State Officials Over 'Green Light' Immigration Law: 'We're Coming After You' The US Justice Department is suing New York State officials–including Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James–over alleged failures to enforce federal immigration law. A sweeping lawsuit accuses the Empire State of adhering to policies that protect undocumented immigrants at the expense of public safety, new US Attorney General Pam Bondi said. “This is a new DOJ, and we are taking steps to protect Americans,” Bondi said Wednesday, Feb. 12, standing alongside law enforcement officials and Tammy Nobles, an “angel mom" whose daughter was killed by an MS-13 gang member from El Salv…
First Snowfall Predictions Released For Weekend Storm Headed To Northeast First Snowfall Predictions Released For Weekend Storm Headed To Northeast
First Snowfall Predictions Released For Weekend Storm Headed To Northeast The first snowfall projections have been released for a new winter storm that will move through the Northeast over the weekend. Click here for a new, updated story: Snowfall Predictions Updated For Accumulation, Locations As Weekend Storm Takes Aim The system is expected to arrive in the early afternoon on Saturday, Feb. 15, with precipitation continuing through the overnight into Sunday, Feb. 16, the National Weather Service says. A combination of rain, snow, and ice is likely from the New York City area to Boston. There will be mainly rain from Washington, DC to Philadelphia,…
Greenlawn's Mariah Carey Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: See The Full List Greenlawn's Mariah Carey Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: See The Full List
Greenlawn's Mariah Carey Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: See The Full List Three Northeast natives are among the music icons hoping to be in the next class for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Cleveland museum announced its 2025 nominees on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Among the contenders are Long Island native Mariah Carey, Philadelphia's own Chubby Checker, and New York City-born Cyndi Lauper. Several British acts are among the nominees, including rock group Bad Company, Southern blues-style band The Black Crowes, punk rock legend Billy Idol, raspy blues singer Joe Cocker, post-punk group Joy Division/New Order, and recently reunited Britpop band Oasis. A…
Huntington Councilmember Claims 'Retaliation' After Board Eliminates All Staff Positions Huntington Councilmember Claims 'Retaliation' After Board Eliminates All Staff Positions
Huntington Councilmember Claims 'Retaliation' After Board Eliminates All Staff Positions A local lawmaker on Long Island is accusing her colleagues of retaliation after an unexpected vote led to her entire staff being fired. The Huntington Town Board, by a vote of 4-1, eliminated all council staff positions, citing a push for "efficient government," during a meeting on Tuesday, evening Feb. 11. Councilmember Brooke Lupinacci, who has been a vocal critic of what she's claimed are "conflicts of interest" by the board, accused  her colleagues of retaliation. “Last evening, Supervisor [Edmund] Smyth, and council members [Salvatore] Ferro, [Dave] Bennardo, and [Theresa] Mari, …
Joann Closing NY Stores Among 500 Locations Nationwide: See The List Joann Closing NY Stores Among 500 Locations Nationwide: See The List
Joann Closing NY Stores Among 500 Locations Nationwide: See The List Joann is set to close more than half of its stores nationwide, marking a major contraction for the arts and crafts retailer as it navigates bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year. The Ohio-based chain, which operates about 800 locations, will shutter around 500 stores, a company spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice. The move is part of a broader restructuring effort as the company seeks to stabilize its finances following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in January. The spokesperson said the decision was "very difficult" but critical to Joann's future. "A careful a…
Snow Moon Will Shine Bright: Here Are Best Times To Watch Snow Moon Will Shine Bright: Here Are Best Times To Watch
Snow Moon Will Shine Bright: Here Are Best Times To Watch Winter’s celestial showcase is arriving just in time to break up the mid-February chill.  The Full Snow Moon, named for the heavy snowfall that typically blankets the month, will rise after dusk on Wednesday, Feb. 12, casting a luminous glow across the night sky. Viewing conditions, however, may be tricky in some areas. Current forecasts for parts of the Northeast indicate mostly cloudy skies, with a wintry mix Wednesday night into Thursday morning, Feb. 13.  If cloud cover obstructs the view, the moon will remain nearly full Thursday night, offering another chance to catch a gli…
Inflation Climbs To Start 2025, Fueled By Dramatic Egg Price Jump, Fears Over Trump Policies Inflation Climbs To Start 2025, Fueled By Dramatic Egg Price Jump, Fears Over Trump Policies
Inflation Climbs To Start 2025, Fueled By Dramatic Egg Price Jump, Fears Over Trump Policies Inflation unexpectedly accelerated in the first month of 2025, adding political and economic pressure to President Donald Trump's campaign promise of immediate relief to high consumer prices. In January, overall inflation climbed 3.3 percent year-over-year for core items and 0.5 percent monthly, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Wednesday, Feb. 12. That ran slightly ahead of economists' prediction of 3.2 percent inflation, NBC News reported. Core items exclude notably volatile prices for food and energy. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) still inc…
Another American Hostage To Be Freed Following Teacher's Return From Russia, NY Native Says Another American Hostage To Be Freed Following Teacher's Return From Russia, NY Native Says
Another American Hostage To Be Freed Following Teacher's Return From Russia, NY Native Says One day after Pennsylvania teacher Marc Fogel returned home from Russian imprisonment, another American hostage is expected to be freed, President Trump’s special envoy for hostages, Adam Boehler, told Fox News. The unnamed hostage is expected to be released on Wednesday, Feb. 12, Boehler, an Albany native and UPenn graduate, said during an interview with Sean Hannity on Tuesday evening, Feb. 11. “It’s another in a stream of hostages. It’ll be unilateral as well. And I can’t release [the person’s name] until the person’s released, obviously it could endanger the hostage release and that I c…
American Teacher Marc Fogel Returns Home After Release From Russian Prison American Teacher Marc Fogel Returns Home After Release From Russian Prison
American Teacher Marc Fogel Returns Home After Release From Russian Prison Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania teacher detained in Russia since 2021, is back in the United States following a negotiated exchange facilitated by President Donald J. Trump and his administration, officials announced on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Fogel, who had been serving a 14-year sentence for possessing medical marijuana prescribed for chronic pain, was freed after diplomatic efforts led by Trump and his Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. His return follows years of advocacy from his family and lawmakers across the political spectrum. Fogel, Family Express Gratitude In his first public remarks since return…
Monty The Giant Schnauzer Wins Best In Show At Westminster's MSG Return Monty The Giant Schnauzer Wins Best In Show At Westminster's MSG Return
Monty The Giant Schnauzer Wins Best In Show At Westminster's MSG Return A giant schnauzer from the Jersey Shore and a human handler from northeastern Connecticut have captured the biggest award on the dog show circuit. Monty, a five-year-old male from Ocean City, New Jersey, won Best in Show at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday, Feb. 11. He was handled by co-owner Katie Bernardin of Chaplin, CT. The schnauzer with a dignified black coat defeated more than 2,500 other dogs during two days of judging in New York City, culminating with the group and Best in Show competitions at Madison Square Garden. "He always tried so hard and I'…
New Surge In Flu Cases Reported Nationwide; These States Are Seeing Biggest Spikes New Surge In Flu Cases Reported Nationwide; These States Are Seeing Biggest Spikes
New Surge In Flu Cases Reported Nationwide; These States Are Seeing Biggest Spikes Flu cases are surging across the nation, closing nearly a dozen schools and swamping hospitals in some states. At least 24 million cases, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 13,000 deaths —including 57 children —have been reported for this flu season, which began in October, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday, Feb. 7. The two strains of flu circulating this season are H1N1 and H3N2. Both are covered in this year's flu vaccine, but only about 40 percent of Americans have taken the vaccine each of the last two years, compared to 50 percent t…