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Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Feb. 11 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $110M Jackpot
The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday Mega Millions drawing with a recently reset jackpot. The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Feb. 11 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $110 million, with an estimated cash option of $50 million. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 07-30-39-41-70 with a Mega Ball of 13 and a Megaplier of 3X. MegaMillions If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14. Lottery players have a …
Police & Fire
Murder
: Ex-UConn Hoops Star Charged With Mom's Florida Killing, Sheriff Says
Former UConn basketball standout Eric Cobb has been arrested in his mother's murder in Florida, officials announced Tuesday, Feb. 11. The 28-year-old former athlete was taken into custody after officers responded to a disturbing scene on 15th Street West in the Mid-Westside area, the sheriff's office said. Officers arrived to find 51-year-old Erika Winford unresponsive, wrapped in a blanket and towels in the backyard. She had suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. Cobb was detained as he attempted to leave the home, police said. Following an interview with detective…
Lifestyle
Casting Call: 'Fun, High-Energy People' Sought For Segment On Nationally-Syndicated Talk Show
Are you the life of the party? This could be your chance to shine. A nationally-syndicated daytime talk show is on the hunt for “fun, high-energy people” in the New York area to participate in a game segment. The casting, posted in the "Long Island Casting Calls" Facebook group by former The Drew Barrymore Show and CNN producer Catie Perry, does not name the show in question. Hopefuls are encouraged to send a video including their name, age, hometown, and some fun facts about themselves. If you think you’ve got what it takes to keep the audience entertained, email catiep.castin…
Schools
Student Threatened 'Mass Harm' At Long Island High School, Police Say
A student is accused of making threats against a Long Island high school. Officers responded to Huntington High School at around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb, 11, after being tipped off that a student had made a “threat of mass harm” against the campus on Snapchat, Suffolk County Police said. Following an investigation, Second Precinct officers arrested a female student, 18, on suspicion of making a threat of mass harm. She was expected to undergo evaluation and be arraigned at a later date. Authorities did not publicize the student’s name or speculate on a possible motive for the alleged thre…
News
Husband Orchestrated Murder Of Renowned NY Art Dealer Brent Sikkema, DOJ Says
The estranged husband of acclaimed New York City art dealer Brent Sikkema orchestrated his killing, prosecutors alleged. Daniel Sikkema, 54, was indicted on murder-for-hire and related charges in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday, Feb. 11, in the death of Brent Sikkema. The art dealer and co-founder of Manhattan-based Sikkema Jenkins & Co, 75, was found stabbed to death inside his Rio de Janeiro townhouse in January 2024, according to the US Attorney’s Office. An investigation found that the couple was in the midst of contentious divorce proceedings when Daniel Sikkema hired a hit man…
News
Video Shows Congressman John Larson's Alleged Medical Episode On House Floor
Congressman John Larson suffered a medical episode while delivering remarks on the House floor this week, his team said in a statement issued to multiple outlets. The unsettling moment occurred on the afternoon of Monday, Feb. 10, as Larson used his allotted five minutes to voice concerns over Elon Musk’s access to Americans' personal information. As the 76-year-old neared the end of his speech, Larson suddenly froze. When he resumed speaking, his cadence had noticeably slowed, raising concern among those present. Click here to watch Larson speak via CCTV (begin at the 32-minute mark). A s…
News
NY Museum Heist Crew Convicted In Decades-Long Crime: Feds
It took them 20 years to steal it all—but just four weeks for a jury to take it back. Three members of a Pennsylvania-based museum heist crew were convicted after a four-week federal trial for their roles in a 20-year conspiracy that saw the theft of fine art, sports memorabilia, and historic artifacts worth over $4 million, the FBI announced on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Nicholas Dombek, 54, of Thornhurst, Damien Boland, 48, of Moscow, and Joseph Atsus, 48, of Roaring Brook were found guilty of conspiracy to commit theft of major artwork, concealment and disposal of major artwork, and interstate …
Business
Major Grocers Putting Limits On Egg Carton Purchases
Egg shortages are hitting grocery stores nationwide, prompting retailers to impose limits on how many cartons customers can buy. Major chains, including Trader Joe’s, Costco, and Whole Foods, have restricted egg purchases as supply chain disruptions and an ongoing avian flu outbreak send prices soaring. Some locations are limiting customers to one or two dozen eggs per visit in an effort to prevent stockpiling and ensure availability for more shoppers. What’s Behind Egg Shortages? The latest bird flu outbreak has severely impacted egg production, with millions of chickens culled to …
News
Police Crash Killing Father Of Twins In NY Does Not Warrant Criminal Charges, AG Finds
A police officer in upstate New York will not face criminal charges after hitting and killing a new father with his patrol car. A year-long investigation concluded that there was insufficient evidence to charge Troy Police Department officer Justin Byrnes in the death of Sabeh Alalkawi, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Monday, Feb. 10. Byrnes was responding to a domestic disturbance call in Troy shortly after midnight on Feb. 22, 2023 when he approached the intersection of Hoosick and 15th streets with lights and sirens activated, Troy Police said. As he approached a red …
Lifestyle
Lobster For Two? $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At LI Store Just In Time For Valentine's Day
Forget flowers and chocolates–how about caviar and diamonds? Just in time for Valentine’s Day, a winning lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a Long Island convenience store. The third prize-winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Lindenhurst, at the Conoco station located at 500 Route 9, for the drawing held Monday, Feb. 10, New York Lottery said. Monday’s winning Powerball numbers are 2-17-18-29-43 and the Powerball is 3. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.
Business
Love At First Pint: Ben & Jerry's Debuts Valentine's Day-Inspired Flavor
It doesn't matter if you're single, coupled up, in a "situationship," or anywhere in between, you might find it easy to fall in love with Ben & Jerry's newest flavor for Valentine's Day. Ben & Jerry's has revealed Chocolate Covered Strawberry as its first limited-batch flavor of 2025, the Vermont company said in a news release on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The decadent twist on the romantic pairing was announced just in time for Valentine's Day on Friday, Feb. 14. The new flavor combines strawberry ice cream, a swirl of strawberry jam, and rich chocolate fudge flakes. "When strawberry …
Business
Recall Issued For Canned Tuna Sold In NY Under These Brand Names
If canned tuna is a staple in your pantry, check your shelves immediately. A major nationwide recall has been issued for select Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s canned tuna due to a potential contamination risk that could lead to botulism, a rare but potentially fatal form of food poisoning. The recall, announced by Tri-Union Seafoods, stems from a manufacturing defect in the pull-tab lids, which could cause product leakage and bacterial contamination over time. While no illnesses have been reported, the recall is being conducted out of an abundance of caution. Where Was …
Politics
American Teacher Marc Fogel Freed From Russia In Prisoner Exchange
A Pennsylvania teacher is finally free after years in a Russian prison, following a high-stakes diplomatic deal brokered at the highest levels of the U.S. government. Marc Fogel, who had been detained in Russia since 2021, is back on American soil after President Donald J. Trump and his Special Envoy Steve Witkoff orchestrated a negotiated exchange. Fogel, a former teacher at the Anglo-American School in Moscow, was serving a 14-year sentence for possessing medical marijuana prescribed for chronic pain. Witkoff left Russian airspace with Fogel earlier on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, as part of…
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Boy From Hempstead
A Long Island teenager has been missing for over 24 hours. Lionel Pollard, 14, was last seen at his Hempstead residence on Marvin Avenue at around 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10, according to Nassau County Police. He was reported missing early Tuesday, Feb. 11. Pollard is 5-foot-2 and 120 pounds, with black braided hair and brown eyes. No other details were given. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Police & Fire
Tractor-Trailer Driver DWI Crashes, Spills 50 Gallons Of Diesel On LIE: PD
A trucker was allegedly driving drunk when he crashed his tractor-trailer, taking down streetlamps and spilling diesel fuel across the Long Island Expressway, Suffolk County police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Timothy Murray, 64, of Mastic, was behind the wheel of a 2016 Freightliner tractor-trailer when he veered off the westbound LIE near Exit 50 in Dix Hills, smashing into the guardrail around 7:48 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10, police said. The crash took out several hundred feet of guardrail and knocked down two streetlamps. Another driver hit the debris and was left stranded on the high…
News
Gulf Of America Name Change Activated By Google Maps, FAA
The Gulf of America, the area that has been known for centuries as the Gulf of Mexico, is now being used by the US government and some online platforms. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Google Maps have implemented the controversial name change. The shift follows an official update by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and was reinforced by a proclamation from President Donald Trump, who on Sunday, Feb. 9, declared the date as the first-ever Gulf of America Day. The announcement came directly from US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who posted on social m…
Weather
Flurry Of Storms: Separate New Systems Near, With More To Come
A one-two punch of new storms packed with snow, sleet, and rain will move through the Northeast in the span of days with more winter systems potentially lined up for the weekend and again next week. The first of the systems will arrive in the East Coast on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 11, and then move north, the National Weather Service says. The heaviest snowfall is expected in the southern parts of the Northeast, including in and around Washington, DC, with widespread totals of 3 to 6 inches. (See the first image above from AccuWeather for the latest projections, which were released Tues…
News
Shark Attack: 2 American Women Seriously Injured At Bahamas Resort
Two American women suffered injuries in a rare Bahamas shark attack. The tourists were swimming in Bimini Bay, a popular resort, when the incident happened early Friday evening, Feb. 7, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force. After receiving initial treatment, they were airlifted to a hospital. One of the women, both of whom are from Florida, suffered severe injuries and underwent three surgeries, ABC News reports. The incident is under investigation. Bimini, a chain of islands, is the westernmost district of the Bahamas located about 50 miles east of Miami. Ch…
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Monday, Feb. 10 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $142M Jackpot
The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Feb. 10 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $142 million with a $65.8 million cash option after a recent winner reset the prize pool. If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 02-17-18-29-43 with a Powerball of 03 and the Power Play was 3X. 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…
News
Woman, 60, Critically Injured After Strike By Teen Driver: Nassau County Police
A 60-year-old woman was critically injured after being struck by a teenage driver in Wantagh, Nassau County police announced on Monday, Feb. 10. The woman was attempting to cross Wantagh Avenue eastbound near Laurel Lane when she was hit by a 2015 Honda driven by a 17-year-old girl at 3:38 p.m., detectives said. She suffered serious injuries and was rushed to a local hospital by the Wantagh Fire Department, where she remains in critical condition, police said. The teen driver stayed at the scene, and no other injuries were reported. The Homicide Squad is continuing to investigate.
Police & Fire
Maria Rubino Passed Out Drunk At LI Day Care: Police
A Long Island daycare worker was arrested after she passed out while intoxicated, leaving five infants in her care, Suffolk County police announced on Monday, Feb. 10. Maria Rubino, 38, of Great Neck, was supervising children between four months and 18 months old at Pride and Joy Childcare in Babylon when she fainted at approximately 12:40 p.m., authorities said. Paramedics responding to the scene smelled alcohol on Rubino’s breath and noted signs of intoxication by drugs and/or alcohol, police said. She was taken to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip for treatment. Child…
News
Right Whale, Calf Spotted In New York, New Jersey Shipping Lanes
A rare and unexpected sighting of a North Atlantic right whale and her newborn calf was made off the coast of New York and New Jersey, raising both excitement and concern among marine experts, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced. The NOAA Fisheries Northeast Fisheries Science Center aerial survey team spotted right whale #4150, known as “Accordion,” with her first known calf on Feb. 3 near the shipping lanes at the entrance to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Named for propeller scars on her back that resemble the musical instrument, Accordion …
Lifestyle
Ex Bugging You? Name A Cockroach After Them At NY Aquarium This Valentine's Day
If your ex is still crawling under your skin, this may be just the event to help squash the past. This Valentine’s Day, VIA Aquarium in Schenectady is offering a hilariously petty, yet oddly endearing way to mark the holiday: For just $1, you can sponsor a cockroach and have it named after that “special someone.” “Your sponsored roach will be fed out to one of our reptiles by our Senior Reptile Keeper, Randy,” reads the aquarium’s website. The best part? The whole thing will be recorded for your replaying pleasure: “You can watch your special roach over and over.” The deadline to par…
Police & Fire
9 Dead Sugar Gliders Among Numerous Neglected Animals Found Inside Long Island Home, Police Say
Over two dozen neglected animals, including 10 deceased ones, were found in horrific conditions inside a Long Island home, authorities said. Cazandra Nucci, 42, was arrested on animal cruelty charges after Suffolk County SPCA officers executed a search warrant at her Kings Park residence on Saturday, Feb. 8. Investigators found 11 sugar gliders and nine cats living in an overcrowded, filthy area with hoarded garbage, some piles reaching over six feet high, police said. They also recovered nine dead sugar gliders and one deceased snake. The conditions inside the home were described as “unfi…
Obituaries
Sudden Death Of NY/CT Hockey Coach Cliff Gillman Spreads Shock
The hockey community across Connecticut and New York is reeling following the sudden loss Cliff Gillman, a coach who loved ones say leaves an indelible mark on young players. According to his obituary on the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home website, Gillman, 41, of Cheshire, "spent his final day doing what he loved with those who he loved most: playing with the children in the neighborhood, spending quality time with his family, coaching, and playing hockey." Born in Queens, NY, Gillman was raised in Mahopac, NY, and attended Trinity-Pawling Prep School, in Dutchess County, having developed …
News
Nassau Co. Corrections Officer Steals Over $100K In Benefits Meant For Estranged Wife, DA Says
A former corrections officer on Long Island stole more than $100,000 in health insurance benefits meant for his ailing wife, prosecutors said. Christopher Kowalewski, 49, of Merrick, was indicted for grand larceny in Nassau County Court on Monday, Feb. 10, after prosecutors said he deposited and cashed 11 checks worth $110,000 that were issued for his estranged wife’s back surgery. Kowalewski, a Nassau County corrections officer, received the checks from United Healthcare between December 2021 and December 2023, according to the DA’s office. The payments were issued under the New York …
Obituaries
Law Firm Founder Killed In Gore Mountain Skiing Accident
Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the loss of a prominent attorney and businessman following his untimely death in a skiing accident in the Adirondacks. Kevin Colwell, founder and CEO of the Albany-based Colwell Law Group, died at the Gore Mountain ski resort on Saturday, Feb. 8, the firm said in a statement. He was 53. “This tragic loss has deeply impacted all members of the organization.” Colwell was found severely injured by bystanders and ski patrol staff near the Sagamore Trail around 11 a.m. Saturday, New York State Police said. Despite their attempts at life-saving measures, he…
News
Death Of Young Mom At Hands Of Ex-Lover From Roosevelt Could Have Been Prevented, Family Says
More than three years ago, Brenda Alfaro-Alcantara moved to the United States to be with the man she loved, her family said. But the 29-year-old mother's American dream came to a tragic and senseless end when she was stabbed more than 30 times last October by that same man, identified by authorities as 43-year-old Jose Funes-Zabala, of Roosevelt. It all happened in front of the couple's 2-year-old son, who relatives say was found covered in blood at his family's apartment. On Monday, Feb. 10, Funes-Zabala was indicted on second-degree murder and related charges in Nassa…
Lifestyle
Former LI Resident Martha Stewart Busts Some Moves In Super Bowl Ad: 'That's How You Glide'
Right before Super Bowl LIX began, longtime New York and former Connecticut resident Martha Stewart entertained viewers with some impressive dance moves that were suspiciously spry for an 83-year-old. Stewart appeared in a commercial for sneakers brand Sketchers that aired just before kickoff on Sunday, Feb. 9 in which she showed off her breakdancing skills. As the ad begins, the longtime resident of Katonah in northern Westchester County highlights her Sketchers Glide-Step Slip-Ins, saying, "It almost feels like I'm gliding on air when I walk." Soon after, she says,…
Politics
Trump Wants US Treasury To Stop Making Pennies: Here's Why
President Donald Trump is calling for an end to the production of pennies, arguing that the cost of minting them far exceeds their actual value. As he departed the Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday night, Trump took to Truth Social to announce his directive to halt penny production, calling it a "wasteful" government expense. "For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents," Trump wrote. "Let's rip the waste out of our great nations budget, even if it's a penny at a time." The financial burden of the penny has long been debated. Acco…
Business
Smell The Magic: Bath & Body Works Launches Disney Princess-Inspired Collection
A touch of Disney magic is coming to Bath & Body Works and its latest fragrance collection. Bath & Body Works and Disney are teaming up for an 85-product lineup inspired by beloved Disney Princess characters, the retailer said in a news release on Monday, Feb. 10. The collection will be available in stores and online on Sunday, Feb. 16. The collection features six brand-new fragrances designed to capture the essence of Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Moana, and Tiana. "This is a special moment for Bath & Body Works customers and Disney fans alike as we look to deep…
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