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Obituaries
Funeral Set For Nonprofit Worker, 24, Killed In Long Island Crash: 'Source Of Inspiration'
Loved ones are preparing to say goodbye to a young woman from Long Island whose life was tragically cut short. Marisa Piazza, 24, of Farmingdale, died Monday, Jan. 27, three days after she was struck by a Jeep on West Chestnut Street in South Farmingdale, as Daily Voice reported. Piazza suffered serious injuries and spent the weekend in critical condition before ultimately succumbing to her injuries, Nassau County Police said. Now, those who knew her best are sharing their heartbreak and remembering Piazza for the kindness she brought to the world. After graduating from Saint Joseph’s Uni…
Lifestyle
Lottery Ticket Worth Over $30K Sold At Long Island Deli
How about a side of cash with that cold cut? A winning lottery ticket promising a five-figure payout was sold at a Long Island deli. The top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket – worth $31,423 – was purchased in Oceanside, at the Cold Cut City located on Atlantic Avenue, according to New York Lottery. It was sold for the evening drawing held Wednesday, Jan. 29. TAKE 5 drawings are televised twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.
News
Bird Flu Outbreak Kills Dozens Of Chickens, Ducks At NY Farm; 2nd In State This Month
Health officials are working to contain an outbreak of bird flu at a Hudson Valley farm, the second such outbreak in New York this month. The disease – highly pathogenic avian influenza, H5N1, or bird flu – was confirmed at a farm within Ulster County, the county health department confirmed to Daily Voice. Authorities did not name the impacted farm, but noted that around 48 of 50 ducks and chickens died from infection. Two others were euthanized. The farm’s owners and a veterinarian are the only people believed to have had contact with the infected birds, health officials said. News of th…
Lifestyle
Family Mourns Sudden Death Of 'Passionate' Mental Health Advocate, 23, From Long Island
The Long Island community is mourning the sudden loss of a young advocate whose passion for mental health awareness and helping others left a lasting impact. Elysia “Elly” Colón, 23, from Oceanside, died unexpectedly Friday, Jan. 24, according to her obituary. A cause of death was not given. “It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Elly Colon, who left us far too soon,” Mickie Lewis wrote on a GoFundMe. “The loss has left a hole in our hearts that can never be filled.” Colón graduated from Oceanside High School in 2019, and later stud…
News
Mystery Drones 'Not The Enemy:' Trump Clears The Air
After months of speculation and sky-high conspiracy theories, the mystery around those mysterious drones has finally been grounded. Sort of. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt relayed a message “directly” from President Donald Trump during her first press briefing on Tuesday, Jan. 28, addressing the drones that have been seen over the tri-state since late last year. “After research and study, the drones that were flying over New Jersey in large numbers were authorized by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) for research and various other reasons,” Leavitt quoted Trump as sayi…
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Rare Strain Of Bird Flu Discovered As Egg Prices Soar, Hundreds Of Thousands Of Fowls Killed
The detection of a different more rare strain of avian influenza is raising alarm as record egg prices soar to new highs. A farm in California where the new H5N9 strain was detected had to kill 119,000 birds after the more common H5N1 strain had been detected earlier. In New York, a farm on Long Island culled 100,000 ducks after a bird flu outbreak. “Whether this novel H5N9 virus will cause human infections from its avian host and become a pandemic subtype is not known yet,” the US National Library of Medicine said. “It is therefore imperative to assess the risk of emergence of t…
Lifestyle
Smithtown Marine Who Danced With VP Vance On Inauguration Night Says It ‘Still Feels Surreal’
It was a dance Lexus Martinez won’t soon forget. The Brooklyn native, 27, is steel reeling after being selected to represent the US Marine Corps in a dance with Vice President JD Vance at the Commander in Chief Ball in Washington, DC on Monday night, Jan. 20. Held in honor of President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, the ball featured plenty of pomp and circumstance. “What an honor to be selected to dance with the vice president!” reads a Facebook post from Martinez, who works as a food service specialist with the Marine Corps Enlisted Aide Program. “It was an amazing experience and s…
Lifestyle
Spielberg Movie Casting Extras For Filming In Huntington
Want to rub elbows with Hollywood royalty? A Steven Spielberg film starring Emily Blunt is being produced on Long Island, and you could be part of the action. Spielberg’s latest flick, currently operating under the working titles Non-View and The Dish, is set to shoot in Huntington on Tuesday, March 4. The production team is casting extras to appear as wrestling fans in a scene. The film, starring the Golden Globe Award-winning Blunt and written by blockbuster screenwriter David Koepp (Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny), promises to be an epic cinematic experience. It …
Schools
Crossing Guard Assaulted Outside Long Island Elementary School
A suspect is behind bars after allegedly assaulting a crossing guard outside a Long Island elementary school. The incident happened in Hewlett, near Broadway and Stevenson Avenue, at around 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. A Nassau County Police crossing guard was covering her crossing assignment for Hewlett Elementary School when Dominga Rudder, 46, approached her and started yelling, the agency said. The yelling escalated and Rudder threw several pieces of ice at her, injuring her leg, according to police. She fled on foot and was arrested several blocks away without incident. A Nassau Co…
Business
Long Island Costco Workers Practice Picketing, Union Approves Strike Over Retailer's 'Greed'
Workers at America's largest wholesale retailer may soon go on strike as the corporation has seen profits skyrocket in recent years, union officials said. Costco workers nationwide voted by an overwhelming 85-percent margin to authorize a strike, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters said in a news release on Monday, Jan. 20. The Teamsters cited the retail giant's dramatic surge in net profits and refusal to offer a fair contract. More than 18,000 union-member employees are set to strike if a new agreement isn't reached by the time the current one expires on Friday, Jan.…
Lifestyle
These Are Best 'Hidden Gem' Restaurants On Long Island, Foodies Say: 'Always A Treat'
For diners seeking delicious, under-the-radar culinary experiences, three restaurants have emerged as must-try spots thanks to their authentic cuisine and glowing endorsements. When Rosa Dee posed a simple question in the “Long Island Restaurant Group” Facebook group on Sunday, Jan. 5 — “Share some hidden gems on LI” — the response was overwhelming. Over 400 comments poured in, but three eateries stood out for their unique offerings and loyal followings. Below are the three most recommended “hidden gem” restaurants, according to local foodies. Mexican Grill 2000: A Taste of Mexico in Patch…
News
$1M Federal Insider Trading Scheme: Sayville Man Implicated, Feds Say
A Westchester man and Long Island resident are among four people charged in connection with their alleged involvement in an insider trading scheme that netted over $1 million in profits, federal officials announced. David Cooper, age 38, of the Westchester village of Larchmont, and John Lowe, age 61, of the Suffolk County hamlet of Sayville, were arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit securities fraud and securities fraud, the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York announced on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Three other men—Randy Grewal, 54, of Anthem, Arizona, and Richar…
News
Wading River Grandfather Admits Sexually Abusing Granddaughter For Years
A Long Island man is facing years in prison after confessing he sexually abused his young granddaughter for years. The Wading River man, who prosecutors are not naming in order to protect the victim’s identity, pleaded guilty to criminal sexual conduct and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Jan. 14. His plea came in the middle of a jury trial already underway. An investigation found that between the fall of 2017 and March 2021, the defendant subjected the victim to repeated acts of sexual abuse whenever she stayed at his house, prosecutors said. The girl was seven years old…
Lifestyle
'Media Maven' Gives Voice To LI's Missing: 'I Just Do It Out Of Heart'
Tiana Heath is turning heartbreak into hope. Armed with a degree in television and radio from Brooklyn College, the Long Island native, 30, has devoted herself to giving voice to Nassau and Suffolk counties’ voiceless through her budding YouTube series, “Missing on Long Island.” “I was inspired by a show called ‘Disappeared’ on Investigation Discovery. And six years ago, I was like, I want to have a show just dedicated to missing people on Long Island, because nobody is doing that,” Heath told Daily Voice. “I was like, you know what? Let me create that show.” So, in 2019 she and partner An…
News
MS-13 Leader Admits To 7 Brutal Murders, Including Brentwood High School Students
An MS-13 leader formally confessed to his role in seven murders and other violent crimes that devastated Long Island. Jairo Saenz, 28, also known as “Funny,” pleaded guilty to racketeering charges in Central Islip federal court on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Saenz, a high-ranking member of the MS-13 gang’s Brentwood/Central Islip Sailors clique, admitted to taking part in a reign of terror that included the murders of 14-year-old Nisa Mickens and 15-year-old Kayla Cuevas in September 2016, prosecutors said. The Brentwood High School students were brutally attacked with a machete and baseball bats af…
Police & Fire
Reward Offered After Bulldog's Emaciated Body Found Abandoned In Suffolk County Woods
Police are hoping a cash reward will lead to an arrest after a deceased dog was found abandoned in a wooded area of Long Island. The disturbing discovery was made in Miller Place, along Miller Place-Yaphank Road north of Whiskey Road, on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. A passerby found a backpack containing the severely emaciated remains of a deceased French or English bulldog, the Suffolk County SPCA said. The animal was estimated to be between six months and one year old. The animal protection organization initially offered a $3,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. That has since b…
Obituaries
'Vibrant' Suffolk County Teen Mourned After Sudden Death At Ole Miss
Gianna "Gigi" Marie Angelina Solimine, an 18-year-old freshman from Long Island, is being remembered for her vibrant personality, adventurous spirit, and the joy she brought to everyone who knew her. Gigi, originally from Commack, New York, had recently started her freshman year at the University of Mississippi, where she was studying political science and building new friendships as a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. A graduate of Commack High School, she moved to Oxford, Mississippi, in August 2024 to pursue her dreams. It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of our …
Lifestyle
Best Sourdough Pizza Found At This Long Island Eatery, Foodie Says
This pizza joint is a slice above the rest. A recently opened Long Island pizzeria has earned the distinction of slinging the best sourdough pies around, at least according to one passionate foodie. The restaurant? Via Cuma – located in Valley Stream at 415 Rockaway Avenue. “The best sourdough pizza. A must-have if you are a pizza aficionado, connoisseur, or just love pizza,” Gennaro Marrone captioned his post in the Long Island Restaurant Facebook group on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Marrone also praised the eatery’s Neapolitan pizzas and appetizers, sparking a chorus of approval in the comments:…
News
14-Year-Old Patchogue Girl Found Weeks After Going Missing
A Long Island father is breathing a massive sigh of relief after his 14-year-old daughter was found weeks after going missing. Emmarae Gervasi, 14, of Patchogue, has been located, her father Frank Gervasi confirmed to Daily Voice on Friday, Jan. 3. No other details were given, but Mr. Gervasi said he would have more to say at a later time. He further confirmed the good news on Facebook, writing: "I found Emma!!! Please give me some time and then I will address the public in a few. Thanks. Prayers answered." Emmarae had last been seen on Terrell Street in Patchogue at around 5 p.m. Mon…
News
It’s A Boy! Stony Brook University Hospital Welcomes First Baby Of 2025
Samantha and Matthew Bruckenthal of East Northport welcomed their first child, Charlie, just hours into the new year at Stony Brook University Hospital, the hospital announced on Monday, Jan. 1. Charlie, weighing 6 pounds, 4 ounces, was born at 3:16 a.m. and is the first baby of 2025 for the hospital. His delivery was assisted by Leah Kaufman, MD, Eliza Hammes, RN, and Vanessa Boser, RN, according to the release. The newborn is already making waves in his family as the grandson of Patricia Bruckenthal, the Dean of the School of Nursing at Stony Brook University. Stony Brook University Hosp…
News
'We Need Your Help': Search Party Underway For Patchogue 14-Year-Old Missing 3 Weeks
Search efforts are ramping up for a 14-year-old Long Island girl who has been missing for over three weeks. Emmarae Gervasi, 14, was last seen on Terrell Street in Patchogue at around 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, as Daily Voice reported. On Tuesday, Dec. 24, her father Frank updated friends and relatives saying he still hadn’t seen the girl. “Christmas Eve and hoping for a miracle. As the days roll on I miss her more and more every day,” he wrote on Facebook. “The questions and the what-ifs will drive you nuts.” A week later, on Tuesday, Dec. 31, there was still no sign of the girl. A search pa…
News
School Sex Scandal, Record Flooding, Mystery Drones: These Stories Shaped Long Island In 2024
From record-breaking flooding and school sex scandals to celebrity legal drama and mysterious drones, Long Island had no shortage of headline-making news this year. Here’s a look back at the stories that had us talking in 2024. A small plane was forced to make an emergency landing on the Southern State Parkway in East Farmingdale on Tuesday morning, Feb. 20. Breaking News Network/New York State Department of Transportation Update: Small Plane Crash Lands On NY Highway; Troopers Seeking Witness Video A small plane was forced to make a crash landing on the Southern State Parkwa…
News
Humpback Whale Washes Ashore On Long Island
Authorities are investigating after a deceased whale washed ashore on Long Island. The juvenile humpback whale was discovered in Long Beach, near Shore Road and Roosevelt Boulevard, early Monday morning, Dec. 30, Long Beach Police said. Local, state, and federal agencies responded to the scene, which remained cordoned off to the public Thursday afternoon. A necropsy was expected to be performed, after which the whale will be buried, police said. “Please avoid the area to allow the various agencies to conduct their work,” the agency said. Juvenile humpback whales can measure up to 16 fee…
Business
Minimum Wage To Increase On Long Island: Here’s How Much
New Yorkers earning minimum wage will see an increase in their paychecks. This change, which takes effective on Wednesday, Jan. 1, is part of a broader state initiative aimed at easing the financial burden of rising living costs. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the plan as part of a multi-year agreement with the state legislature. In New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County, the hourly pay will increase from $16 to $16.50. Meanwhile, the rest of the state will see a jump from $15 to $15.50. Further annual adjustments linked to inflation will begin in 2027. …
News
Good Samaritan Rescues Jet Skier On Frozen Mastic Canal (
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A New York woman is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a jet skier who became stranded on a frozen canal, sending him into frigid waters. The dramatic rescue unfolded on Thursday, Dec. 26, on Long Island's Poospatuck Creek in Mastic Beach, after a jet skier found himself stuck and sinking in the icy water. Kayla Masotto, a nearby resident, sprang into action after spotting the man struggling in the freezing canal. Video shared on Instagram shows Masotto walking out onto the thin ice with her paddleboard to reach the man, whose arms and legs had gone numb from the cold water. A second …
News
Long Island's Sean Hannity Engaged To Fellow Fox News Host Ainsley Earhardt: 'Overjoyed'
Christmas brought a romantic twist for Fox News hosts Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt, who announced their engagement on Thursday, Dec. 26. Hannity popped the question during a special moment at their church, marking the culmination of their five-year relationship, Fox News reports. “We are overjoyed and so thankful to our families for all of their love and support during this wonderful time in our lives,” the couple said in a statement to Fox News, radiating joy as they celebrated the milestone. Hannity, 62, has deep roots on Long Island, where he grew up in Franklin Square. Start…
Sports
Suffolk County 18-Year-Old Projected To Be First Pick In NHL Draft Now On Worldwide Stage
A native New Yorker projected to be the first pick in this year's National Hockey League is displaying his talents on a worldwide stage. Long Island resident James Hagens had two goals and two assists on Thursday, Dec. 26 as Team USA opened play at the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championships with a 10-4 win over Germany in front of over 13,000 fans in Ottawa, Ontario. Hagens' second goal, which he fired in from the slot, gave Team USA a 4-2 lead with six minutes to go in the second period. Hagens, who plays center, had the primary assist on the team's sec…
Lifestyle
$50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Long Island Convenience Store On Christmas
Someone on Long Island got a little extra holiday cheer this Christmas. A winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a Long Island convenience store, New York Lottery announced. The third prize-winning ticket was purchased in Oceanside, at the Mahant station at 292 Long Beach Road, for the drawing held Wednesday, Dec. 25. Wednesday’s winning numbers were 15-26-27-30-35 and the Powerball was 3. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.
Lifestyle
Delicious Year: These Restaurants Made Their Long Island Debut In 2024
Long Island’s dining scene sizzled in 2024 with a delicious mix of new openings, bringing fresh flavors and exciting experiences to foodies across the region. Here’s a look back at Daily Voice’s coverage of the restaurants that opened this year in Nassau and Suffolk counties: Yayoi Ramen In Carle Place Cited For 'Solid Lunch Specials' Yayoi Ramen – located in Carle Place at 19 Old Country Road – opened in late June 2024. Our lead: A new Long Island restaurant that invites diners to “experience the art of ramen” earned high praise weeks into business. Uno Mas Southampton Cited For 'Deligh…
News
Grounded: FAA Temporarily Bans Drones Over Parts Of Long Island Amid Mystery Sightings
Think twice about launching that drone. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued temporary flight restrictions over parts of Long Island on Friday, Dec. 20, amid mysterious drone sightings in the region. Restrictions are in effect until Sunday, Jan. 19, over locations determined by the FAA to be critical infrastructure sites, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office. Among the Long Island locales on the list are Oceanside, Roslyn Heights, Levittown, Melville, and Commack. "Since mid-November, New York has been carefully monitoring reports of drone activity and we have been communic…
Schools
Suffolk School Staffer Fired Over 'Troubling' Social Media Posts
A recently hired staffer at a Long Island high school is out of a job after troubling social media posts surfaced. Administrators at Smithtown High School East contacted the Suffolk County Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 18, after discovering what the district described as a series of “troubling” posts the employee shared online. Officers with the Fourth Precinct Crime Section reviewed the content and determined they were not criminal and posed no credible threat, a Suffolk County Police spokesperson told Daily Voice. The employee, who school officials said had recently been hired, wa…
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